Chapter 411 Nan Wan is cunning; it's best to outsmart her.

The next morning.

Before the first rays of sunlight could pierce through the curtains, more than twenty men in formal attire, carrying weapons, stormed into the villa. Leading them was Yang Yi, the bodyguard Nan Wan had brought with her.

The sounds of fighting between the two sides shattered the tranquility of dawn.

There were only four bodyguards in the villa, and they were quickly subdued.

Several servants were also taken aside and made to squat down, not daring to speak or move.

Yang Yi moved swiftly and with a clear objective, heading straight for the second floor.

Startled, Lu Qinglin sat up in bed.

He glanced at Nan Wan, who was still fast asleep beside him, and his expression darkened.

He casually slipped on a bathrobe, got up, and opened the door.

In the hallway, the men in black were already standing in two rows, and the man in the lead was about to push open the door to the master bedroom.

Upon seeing Lu Qinglin, the man strode over.

"Where is Miss Nan?" he asked angrily.

Nan Wan was also woken up by the noise. She rubbed her eyes and came out of the bedroom.

Yang Yi was startled, feeling as if he had seen something he shouldn't have.

Miss Nan and this Lu Qinglin are sleeping in the same room?

"Miss Nan, our people have arrived. I'm here to take you home."

Yang Yi said respectfully.

"Okay." Nan Wan nodded.

She glanced at Lu Qinglin, her eyes icy cold.

"Mr. Lu, where is my aunt?"

Lu Qinglin looked at her lazily, showing no intention of telling her anything.

Deliberately changing the subject, I asked, "Didn't you sleep very well last night?"

"In the middle of the night, you're still hugging me like a soft pillow. Why don't you stay? I'll continue to warm your bed tonight."

Nanwan laughed.

The smile didn't reach his eyes; instead, it carried a chilling aura.

"Lu Qinglin, do you really want me to make a big fuss about this?"

"I'm giving you one last chance: hand over my aunt."

Lu Qinglin raised an eyebrow, adopting an attitude of "a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water".

"What can you do if I don't pay?"

Nan Wan gave him a deep look and said nothing more.

"Let's go."

She turned and left with her entourage in a grand procession.

Not long after, Lu Qinglin's phone rang.

It was his assistant, Fang Zheng, whose voice was so anxious he was almost crying.

"President Lu! Something terrible has happened! A group of people have stormed into the lobby of Tiannan Group!"

"They said... that you illegally imprisoned them, and they demanded that we hand them over. They even recorded the whole thing live, saying that if you didn't release them, they would cause Tiannan Group's stock to plummet to its daily limit!"

Lu Qinglin pinched the bridge of his nose. This woman's methods were still so ruthless.

"knew."

He hung up the phone and dialed Nan Wan.

The call was connected quickly.

"You've figured it out?" Nan Wan's voice carried a hint of mockery.

Lu Qinglin frowned.

"Mountaintop villa, Building B."

He gave an address.

The people from Nanwan were extremely efficient; in less than an hour, they had picked up a middle-aged woman from the villa.

Seeing her aunt safe and sound, Nan Wan finally felt relieved.

She turned around, glanced at the villa, and her eyes welled up with emotion.

Lu Qinglin, we'll settle this score slowly.

She took her people and left resolutely.

Shortly after the convoy left, the hilltop villa suddenly burst into flames.

Flames shot into the sky, turning half the sky red.

Not long after, Lu Qinglin called.

Nan Wan pressed the answer button, and an angry voice came from the other end, "Nan Wan, did you burn my house down again?"

Nanwan replied directly, "You're crazy."

Then it hung up.

Nan Wan took Tang Ling back to the Tang family's old house.

The black van came to a steady stop in front of the ornate iron gate. Inside the gate were blue bricks and gray tiles, while outside, her people had already guarded all the exits.

As soon as the car door opened, Tang Ling rushed to help her.

"Slow down!"

Tang Ling carefully held Nan Wan's injured arm, not daring to use any force.

"You're already injured like this, and you still wanted to attack me?"

"Don't forget, you're pregnant again!"

"You're trying to kill me!"

Nan Wan let her ramble on, her eyes showing signs of weariness, but she still spoke up to comfort her.

"Auntie, I'm fine, it's just superficial injuries."

Tang Ling frowned and led her into the old house, which was full of traces of time.

This is their real home.

It is also their safest haven.

People from Nanwan were guarding the door. Not to mention Lu Qinglin, even if the Heavenly King himself came today, he wouldn't be able to barge in.

"Sit still and don't move!" Tang Ling pressed Nan Wan down onto the pear wood sofa in the living room, then squatted down to carefully examine her wounds. Only after confirming that there was nothing seriously wrong did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.

She stood up and rolled up her sleeves.

"Wait here, I'll make you something nice to eat to help you recover."

"You're now under special protection, you must eat and drink well!"

Nan Wan watched her retreating figure as she walked into the kitchen, listening to the clanging and clattering sounds coming from inside, and only then did her tense nerves slowly relax.

Not long after, Tang Ling brought out a steaming bowl of chicken soup, and the aroma instantly filled the air.

"Have some soup to warm your stomach first."

Tang Ling handed her the bowl, but sat down beside her with a worried expression.

"It seems the Lu family has gone bankrupt, it looks like Lu Qinglin's doing, I'm afraid of him..."

Nan Wan blew on the hot soup in her spoon, took a slow sip, and remained calm.

"Auntie, don't worry, he wouldn't dare."

Her tone was firm, without any hesitation.

“Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to demolish our Tang family’s ancestral home.”

"We'll be going back to Qingcheng in a couple of days."

Based on his attitude towards her, he could even let go of the grudge of hitting her child, so how could he possibly demolish her ancestral home?

No sooner had he finished speaking than a man in a black suit strode in—it was Yang Yi.

He nodded slightly to Nan Wan.

"Miss Nan."

Yang Yi gave a detailed report.

"Lei Bao has arrived in Rongcheng."

“Our people have found out that the people who attacked you yesterday were Lei Bao’s men.”

The air froze instantly.

The warmth on Nan Wan's face vanished without a trace. She gently placed the porcelain bowl on the coffee table, making a crisp clinking sound.

Her eyes were terrifyingly deep.

"It seems he wants to kidnap me when I'm alone."

Nan Wan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"However, his chance has already been missed."

She looked up, her gaze sharp as she looked at Yang Yi, her eyes filled with a chilling sense of oppression.

“Find his location.”

"I'm going to deal with him myself."

Nan Wan slowly stood up and paced around the living room, each step exuding confidence that she was in control of the situation.

“He thought I was helpless and alone in a foreign land, a pushover that anyone could bully.”

She stopped, turned her head, and her eyes were filled with utter coldness and disdain.

"Wasn't he also outnumbered and outmatched?"

On the other side, in a dimly lit room, a menacing-looking man paced back and forth in the darkness, a hideous scar extending from the corner of his eye to his jaw.

"That's interesting."

Lei Bao looked at the photos sent to him by his men. In the photos, the villa had been burned down to a shell.

He stroked the stubble on his chin and grinned.

"This Lu Qinglin has quite a grudge against Nan Wan; he even burned her house."

"Go, make an appointment with Lu Qinglin, and tell him that I, Lei Bao, would like to discuss a collaboration with him."

The bar was noisy at night.

Lu Qinglin and Lei Bao were sitting in a VIP box.

Lei Bao poured him a glass of wine and got straight to the point.

"Young Master Lu, let's not beat around the bush."

“I’ve been fighting with that woman from Nanwan for years. I want to pull her down from that position.”

Lu Qinglin swirled his wine glass, the scarlet liquid shimmering within.

He looked up, his eyes deep and intense.

“I have no interest in her money or status.”

"I'd rather catch her, lock her up, and give her a good beating."

His knuckles turned white from the force he exerted.

"This woman, she actually dared to burn down my house!"

"It burned twice!"

Lei Bao burst into laughter.

"Understood!"

"You want people, I want Quan Jie, our interests don't conflict." A cold smile curled at the corner of Lu Qinglin's lips.

"Young Master Lu, how about we cooperate? You can have her people, and I'll take over her power and status."

Lei Bao got straight to the point.

Lu Qinglin didn't say anything, but simply picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Lei Bao spoke again, "I have planted two spies in Qingcheng, both of whom are the people she trusts the most."

"She's sure to die if she goes back this time."

"If Young Master Lu doesn't want people, then I won't keep them."

A ruthless glint appeared in Lei Bao's eyes. Seeing this, Lu Qinglin shook his head and smiled.

"A woman who dares to openly oppose me like this, it would be too easy for her to die like this."

Lu Qinglin changed the subject.

“I’ve always wanted to open up the market in Country A. I’ve heard that Mr. Lei has a lot of connections there.”

"Why don't we deepen our cooperation?"

Lei Bao immediately understood.

"No problem!"

"As long as Nanwan is brought down, if Tiannan Group wants to enter Country A, it's just a matter of me saying a word!"

“Okay.” Lu Qinglin looked excited.

"We'll lure Nan Wan over tomorrow night and tie her up."

"The power ring is yours."

"The person belongs to me."

Lu Qinglin made a decisive decision.

"Deal!" Lei Bao thought this man was quite ruthless; otherwise, he wouldn't have taken down his second uncle's company.

In the dim light, the two men made this dirty deal and clinked their glasses merrily.

Lu Qinglin suddenly offered Lei Bao a plan.

"Nanjing Daily is too cunning; it would be best to outsmart them."

...

Before long, Lu Qinglin left with his men.

Lei Bao's confidant stepped forward and said something to Lei Bao.

“Boss, this Lu Qinglin is probably a scam. I’ve checked, and he was once engaged to Nan Wan. I’m afraid the two still have feelings for each other.”

Lei Bao touched his bald head and suddenly laughed.

"If there are real feelings involved, wouldn't that be even better? Then we can turn this fake relationship into a real one. Why would we be afraid that Nanwan wouldn't compromise?"

...

The tallest revolving restaurant in Fuzhou.

As night falls, the city lights converge at your feet into a dazzling galaxy.

Nan Wan gently stroked the rim of her wine glass with her fingertips, gazing at the night view outside the window, her mood low.

She has a special guest tonight.

Before long, a beautiful figure walked over with light steps, bringing with her a sweet fragrance.

"Sister Nan."

Tang Xiaoya sat down opposite her, took off her sunglasses, revealing a bright and beautiful face.

She wore a champagne-colored slip dress today, her makeup was exquisite, and she was radiant.

"How is your injury?" Tang Xiaoya leaned closer and carefully examined her complexion.

Nan Wan smiled.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury."

"I'll be leaving Rongcheng soon, and I'd like to treat you to a meal before I go."

She paused, her gaze sincere.

"Thank you for helping me before."

She truly loved this girl; she was like a little sun, radiating warmth and kindness.

"Oh, Sister Nan, you're too kind."

Tang Xiaoya waved her hand dismissively.

"That was nothing, just a small favor. But then again, I'm really lucky to have met such a cool friend like Sister Nan."

Her eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she smiled, sparkling brightly.

"Let me tell you an embarrassing story about me."

Tang Xiaoya picked up the lemonade, took a sip, and mysteriously lowered her voice.

"Back then, I was just a newbie, a fresh graduate who had just arrived in Haicheng to make my way in the world. On my very first day, my wallet was stolen."

"I was penniless and hungry all day long, so hungry that my eyes were turning green."

"I had no other choice, so I found a piece of cardboard, hung a sign around my neck, and asked a kind person to lend me 50 yuan for a bus ticket and food."

She spoke vividly and engagingly.

"And then what happened?"

Nan Wan was amused by her and guessed based on what she said.

"Nobody's paying attention to you? Everyone thinks you're a new kind of scam?"

“Let me tell you, I stood on the side of the road for three whole hours. 518 cars drove past me, and not a single one of them stopped or even slowed down.”

Tang Xiaoya gestured with her fingers, her tone exaggerated.

"My heart sank. I felt like the world had turned black, and I almost broke down on the spot."

"but!"

She suddenly raised her voice, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.

"Vehicle number 519, it has stopped."

"The car window rolled down, revealing a face so handsome it was outrageous."

He asked me what was wrong.

"I was so hungry I was practically starving, so I held the sign up a little higher."

"Then, the man took a wad of cash out of his wallet and gave it to me. I counted it later, and it was a full thousand yuan."

Tang Xiaoya rested her chin on her hands, lost in memories, and even her voice became soft.

"He is my current boss."

"Haha, so now I'm working my ass off to make money and build his business, mainly to repay his kindness."

"Moreover, he also became the man I love most."

Nan Wan felt as if something had gently bumped into her heart.

Looking at the undisguised, overflowing happiness on Tang Xiaoya's face, a gentle smile appeared in her eyes.

"What a wonderful coincidence."

"I wish you happiness."

Nan Wan raised her glass of red wine.

The crisp clinking sound was particularly pleasant in the quiet restaurant.

The two women enjoyed the food together, and Tang Xiaoya shared many interesting stories that happened on set. Nan Wan felt that her nerves, which had been tense for a long time, finally relaxed completely at this moment.

At the end of the dinner, Tang Xiaoya took out two beautifully made tickets from her bag.

"The movie I made will premiere next week."

She pushed the ticket in front of Nan Wan, blinked, and looked at her with a touch of girlish naiveté and anticipation.

"If Sister Ruonan has time, remember to support me!"

"certainly."

Nan Wan reached out and took the two movie tickets, which were still warm to the touch.

Not long after, Tang Xiaoya went to the restroom and suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the VIP room on the other side.

Yan Jin was dressed in a black suit, and sitting opposite her was a young woman with an elegant demeanor and exquisite makeup.

They chatted and laughed, enjoying themselves immensely.

The woman tilted her head slightly to listen to Yan Jin speak, her smile gentle, looking every bit like a perfect couple from a wealthy family.

Tang Xiaoya felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart.

The rumors circulating outside that the Yan family was about to form a marriage alliance with another wealthy family have turned out to be true.

She quickly turned her back, pretending not to see, but her heart was pounding.

He told her in the morning that he had to go back to Haicheng first.

He didn't expect to date another woman here; judging from his expression, he quite liked that woman.

Perhaps, his trip to Fuzhou this time wasn't specifically to see me.

Tang Xiaoya had no time to think further and quickly turned and left...