The gold mine's owner, seeing Old Geng coming to ransom people again, raised the ransom to fifteen thousand greenbacks.
Lu Jiaxin, wary of any unexpected developments, had already communicated with Old Geng in advance. She said they must ransom the people and ensure their safe return to the country. If they should hike the price on the spot, they'd meet their demands; therefore, Old Geng advanced ten thousand green currency himself to safely lead the people away from the mine.
On the road out, Sun Qi would ask every so often, "When will we get there? Old Brother, how much longer until we reach Ulaanbaatar?"
He was very afraid that the people from the mine would chase them down and capture them again.
Luo Guangping didn't ask, but he glanced back at the car from time to time, obviously fearing someone might catch up.
Old Geng, getting somewhat annoyed by the questions, said, "Don't worry! My boss is no pushover, they wouldn't dare go back on their word after receiving the money."
