My Youth Began With Him

“Boss, agree to her conditions, or we’ll be finished…”

“Yeah. Boss, let the woman go. We should focus on surviving first.”

“What’s this poison? It’s horrible. Things are beginning to pop out on my legs…”

Before Riley could speak, his men had fallen apart; after all, it was human nature to avoid death.

Finally, after being in a standoff with Huo Mian for a long while, Riley decided to agree to her conditions.

“Okay. I agree.”

“Mr. Riley, I knew you’re a smart guy who wouldn’t get yourself and your men killed just because of your stupid loyalty to your master. Now things are simpler. Who drove the boat here?” Huo Mian glanced around at their faces and asked softly.

“I’ll drive it. But you have to detoxify me first,” Riley said.

“Not you.” Huo Mian smiled.

“Why not? I can drive a boat…” Riley was a bit furious.

“All of them can be the driver of the boat except for you because you’re their leader. Choose a minion whom I can control. But I advise you not to waste my time; you must obey me until we leave the island, otherwise, the poison would strike fast and you’d still die even with the antidote.” Huo Mian continued to frighten them.

The men didn’t know medicine and had no idea what poison she had used, so they had no choice but to obey her.

“Boss, let’s do as she says, okay?”

“John, you drive the boat.” Resentfully, Riley looked at a skinny white guy.

“Okay, Boss.”

Meekly, the guy walked up from the rear of the group.

When he walked past Riley, Riley whispered to him, “Be a smart guy and find a chance to get all of the antidotes. Then tie the woman up.”

“Okay, Boss.”

Riley had something else planned. He wanted to get the antidote, and he also wasn’t planning to release Huo Mian.

Indeed, if Huo Siqian woke up and found Huo Mian was gone, Riley would end up no better than death.

Unfortunately, they had underestimated the fragile oriental woman.

“Miss Huo, I’ll drive the boat. Give me the antidote.” John extended his hand to Huo Mian.

Huo Mian glanced at him and took out a small vial.

“This is half of the antidote which can restore some of your strength for you to drive the boat. But the toxin won’t be completely removed. I’ll give you the other half when I’m safe on land and free to go.”

“This…” John was stupefied and realized that the plan his boss told him was now in vain.

“I do it because I’m afraid you’d go back on your words in the middle of the trip and harm me. I… don’t trust strangers,” Huo Mian said slowly.

Hearing her words, John sneaked a glance at Riley.

Everyone thought this woman was very crafty. With only half the antidote, John wouldn’t dare to do anything to her because his life was still in her hands.

“What are you waiting for? You plan to stay here until the poison strikes?” Huo Mian sneered.

“The boss has good taste in choosing his woman. Miss Huo, you’re good.” Riley admired the woman from the bottom of his heart.

As a fragile woman, she faced more than ten strong men with guns; they could kill her at any moment.

However, Huo Mian showed no fear and thought of every detail and all the possibilities.

Even a tough man like Riley admired her intricate plans and bravery.

“Mr. Riley, thank you. I just want to protect myself. Now that we’ve reached an agreement, let’s get on board.” Huo Mian smiled.