"You're a strange one, Du Haokun," she said, her voice tinged with curiosity. "Most people would be wary of taking something from someone they don't know. But you... you seem to trust me."
Du Haokun smiled, his eyes glinting with a hint of amusement. "Perhaps I do," he said. "Or perhaps I'm just desperate enough to take a chance."
Xuan Mingliang's expression softened slightly at his words. She had expected anger, resentment, or even fear, but instead, Du Haokun seemed to be... resigned.
"Tell me, Du Haokun," she said, her voice gentle. "What do you hope to gain from this? What do you want?"
Du Haokun's gaze locked onto hers, his eyes burning with intensity. "I want my daughter back," he said, his voice low . " Just knowing she's safe, and that she's alive is enough hope"