酷米客公交

“Shut up!”

The kidnapper, annoyed and worried that their arguing might cause Nan Yan to hang up, shouted in anger. Not only did he shout, but he also fired a shot into An Yaoqing’s calf.

“Ah ah ah ah…

An Yaoqing screamed in agony, sounding almost like he was about to die.

In order to prevent Nan Yan from being disturbed by their voices, Qin Lu had already turned off the speaker on his phone.

The kidnapper was almost scared out of his wits by his shout, and angrily shot his other leg, yelling, “Shut up!”

An Yaoqing remained silent, enduring the excruciating pain, his face contorted, and his entire body trembling.

Liu Lehua was even more terrified, shaking like a sieve, her face deathly pale.

After they quieted down, the kidnapper, with a menacing tone, asked through the phone, “You heard their screams, do you have anything to say?”

Nan Yan didn’t want to say anything about their suffering. She simply said, “Send me the address.”

Then, she hung up the phone.

However, there was a hint of anger in her aura.

She really didn’t like An Yaoqing and Liu Lehua, and had no good feelings towards them at all. But now, these two were implicated because of her.

No matter what the reason was, she couldn’t help but be angry.

Qin Lu gently pinched her hand and comforted her with a deep and elegant voice, “Don’t be upset, it’s not worth it.”

For parents like An Yaoqing and Liu Lehua, it wasn’t worth Nan Yan getting upset over them.

If An Yaoqing and Liu Lehua weren’t Nan Yan’s biological parents, but rather strangers, and they treated Nan Yan like this, Qin Lu wouldn’t have let them off so easily.

This turn of events actually relieved him.

As long as they didn’t die, it was fine.

“Okay.” Nan Yan replied indifferently, showing no emotional change.

The kidnapper sent over the address.

Sure enough, the location was in M country.

There were threatening words written above, stating what would happen to An Yaoqing and Liu Lehua if Nan Yan didn’t arrive within a certain period of time.

Upon seeing this, Nan Yan’s expression only grew colder, and she couldn’t be bothered to waste time being angry with a kidnapper.

Qin Lu comfortingly patted her back as if calming a child. “The Qin family has a private jet, Yanyan. When do you want to go?”

“No rush, let’s make a stop in Jin City first before heading to M country. I need to reassure Grandpa An and Grandpa Lu so they won’t worry too much.”

Both grandfathers were getting old, and any additional stress could harm their health. Especially Grandpa An, whom she had worked hard to help recover. Another shock could undo all the progress she had made in the past few months.

Qin Lu immediately made a phone call to arrange the private jet.

Wu Yue, the driver, increased the speed to get them home faster.

However, when they arrived at the Qin residence, they found someone waiting for them in the living room. Qin Sen and an older man who appeared even older than Old Madam Qin sat on the sofa.

Old Madam Qin had an unpleasant expression, with traces of anger in her eyes.

Upon seeing them return, Qin Shiyu quickly exclaimed, “Big Brother, you’re finally back!”

Old Patriarch Qin, who was the older man, looked at Qin Lu with cloudy and gloomy eyes. “Ah Lu, who is this girl by your side?”

He didn’t even look directly at Nan Yan, just casting a sidelong glance at her.

The condescending tone made it seem like even looking at her directly would insult his eyes.

Nan Yan quietly clenched the wheelchair’s armrest.

Her first impression of this old man was very negative, instinctively causing her disgust.

Qin Lu’s hand rested on the back of her hand, discreetly giving it a gentle squeeze.

With a cold and indifferent gaze, he looked at Old Patriarch Qin and casually said, “Who she is and what relation she has with you, Old Sir, is none of your concern.”

Old Patriarch Qin wasn’t Qin Lu’s grandpa; he was his grandpa’s younger brother.

His real grandpa had already passed away.

However, because he was the youngest child in the previous generation, he had a small generation gap but a higher seniority. He was only five or six years older than Old Madam Qin, but in terms of generations, he was one generation

higher.

This was why Old Madam Qin, despite being angry, couldn’t vent her frustration.

Old Patriarch Qin was infuriated. He forcefully tapped his cane on the floor a few times and coldly said, “What kind of talk is this? Can’t I, as the head of the family, say a word?”

His words and demeanor revealed a clear attempt to use his seniority to his advantage.

On the side, Qin Sen was silently amused. He had finally found something to use against Qin Lu. After adding fuel to the fire in Old Patriarch Qin’s ear, the patriarch couldn’t wait to confront Qin Lu.

Seeing Qin Lu being taken down a notch was truly enjoyable for him. Unfortunately, Qin Lu wasn’t someone they could easily manipulate.

“You indeed cannot,” Qin Lu replied, his tone icy and devoid of any emotion. “She’s not a member of the Qin family, so outsiders have no right to meddle in her affairs.’

Old Madam Qin gave her grandson a thumbs-up upon hearing his words.

Her grandson knew how to handle such situations, and he was absolutely right. Even the old lady herself couldn’t bully her.

“Impudent!” Old Patriarch Qin, feeling humiliated, lashed out. “Who do you think you are to talk to me like this?”

“Have you grown too powerful, disrespecting me like this?”

Qin Sen added fuel to the fire, “Ah Lu, what kind of language is that? Old Patriarch Qin was just showing concern. Couldn’t you have responded more politely? Look at how hurtful your words were! ”

Despite the questioning from Old Patriarch Qin and Qin Sen, Qin Lu counter-questioned without hesitation, “Did you both come all the way here just to inquire about these unrelated matters? If that’s all, then I don’t have time to waste with you.”

“You…cough, cough, cough…”

Old Patriarch Qin, infuriated and breathless, began coughing uncontrollably, his face turning beet red.

Qin Sen quickly patted him on the back, murmuring that Qin Lu had upset Old Patriarch Qin.

Old Madam Qin gave Qin Shiyu a meaningful look, and she promptly brought a glass of water to place in front of Old Patriarch Qin.

“Old Patriarch Qin, please have some water to soothe your cough.”

After quite some time, Old Patriarch Qin finally stopped coughing, his face still flushed. He pointed at Qin Lu but struggled to find words.

Qin Lu patted Nan Yan’s hand, which he had been holding, and said softly,

“Yanyan, go upstairs and pack your things. We’ll head to the airstrip shortly.”

Observing the situation, Nan Yan realized that this was a family matter for the Qin family, so she didn’t insist on staying. She replied, “Alright,” and went upstairs to gather her belongings.

Once Nan Yan had gone upstairs, Qin Lu motioned for Wu Yue to push him over.

“Speak up, what’s the matter?”

Old Patriarch Qin, restraining his anger for now, questioned, “Why did you fall out with Prince Caesar? Do you have any idea what you’re doing? Do you think you can simply antagonize the royal family of Eireng?”