Chapter 407 Miss Nan, How Have You Been?
"President Yan, I was wrong." Tang Xiaoya's eyes glistened, and she looked pitiful.
"Where did we go wrong?"
Tang Xiaoya looked away guiltily: "I... I shouldn't have gone to the club without telling you. I just wanted to meet more people..."
"Know people? Know the kind of people who want to push you into a fire pit?"
Anger surged in Yan Jin's eyes. "That Zhou Hao, his company's boss is in dire straits himself. Can't you tell what his purpose is in bringing you in?"
"If I hadn't happened to be here tonight, how did you plan to handle this?"
Tang Xiaoya was stunned, and then realized the seriousness of the matter, feeling a wave of fear wash over her.
"I really don't know." Seeing her reddened eyes, Yan Jin's anger subsided somewhat.
But his tone remained firm: "Immediately, right now, delete all contact information for that person surnamed Zhou, and there must be no further contact between you."
Did you hear me?
"I heard that..."
Tang Xiaoya covered her chest with one hand and obediently took out her phone with the other, blocking Zhou Hao's number right in front of him.
Yan Jin's expression softened slightly, but the punishment was clearly not over yet.
He scooped her up in his arms and carried her straight to the bedroom.
"President Yan... I know I was wrong... Waaah." Tang Xiaoya panicked even more and struggled.
"If you make a mistake, you must accept the punishment."
Yan Jin placed her in the center of the large bed and pulled a tie from the wardrobe.
Amid Tang Xiaoya's gasp, he gathered her wrists together and tied them to the carved railing at the head of the bed with a tie.
This position prevented her from escaping, leaving her helplessly gazing up at him.
Yan Jin stood by the bed, slowly unbuttoning his shirt to reveal his muscular chest.
He leaned down, his hot breath brushing against her ear, his voice low and dangerous.
"Tonight, I'll make you remember this forever—"
"What will be the consequences of lying and seeing other men behind my back?"
His kiss landed, carrying a hint of punishment, yet gradually tinged with passionate desire.
Tang Xiaoya went from initial resistance and fear to gradually losing herself under his teasing, only able to let out soft sobs.
"tired……"
"President Yan...I was wrong..."
Her tearful pleas did not elicit any pity from the man; instead, she was subjected to even more brutal treatment...
That night, Tang Xiaoya gained a completely new understanding of matters of the heart.
They also had a new assessment of Yan Jin: in three words, she was not human.
That was the "pirate ship" she had tried so hard to get on; she didn't know if she could still get off.
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The elite social circles of Rongcheng have recently been in an uproar over the Lu family's shocking scandal.
The first case involves Lu Shen, the chairman of the Lu Group, who had an affair with his wife's younger sister, resulting in an illegitimate child.
Secondly, the Lu Group was found to have serious tax problems, and Lu Shen was also suspected of protecting his sister-in-law who embezzled a huge amount of company funds. He was taken away for investigation.
The third incident involved a lawyer's letter that was thrown directly into the public eye, accusing Lu Shen of using deception to embezzle the dowry of his nephew's fiancée—the most valuable commercial land plot in Rongcheng.
These three heavy blows directly dragged the Lu Group down from its pedestal as the most prestigious family in Rongcheng.
Even worse, a performance-based agreement that Lu Shen had previously signed also went bust.
The two companies he invested in at the wrong time are now coming to his door demanding a huge compensation of five billion.
The entire Lu Group was instantly in grave danger.
Those in the industry all knew perfectly well that this was no accident; it was clearly his own nephew, Lu Qinglin, who had made the move.
The Lu family's old residence.
Grandma Lu sat on the pear wood chair, staring intently at Lu Qinglin in front of her, her voice hoarse.
“Qinglin, your second uncle is in jail, and those old foxes can’t be entrusted with anything. Aying is still young. Why don’t you go to Lu’s Group and become the acting chairman? Save Lu’s Group.”
Lu Qinglin twitched the corners of his mouth, the curve of which was icy cold.
"Now? A mess riddled with problems, a hot potato, I have no interest in it."
The old lady's eyes reddened.
"Qinglin, the Lu family is your father's life's work, the empire he built. You can't just stand by and watch it fall."
These words completely ignited Lu Qinglin's anger.
He suddenly stood up and looked down at her.
"My father's life's work?"
"Then how did you manage to snatch it from him back then and give it to your precious second son?"
"Don't you have any idea what really happened to my mother?"
"It's time for Lu Shen to pay back the debt he owes."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lu Ying rushed in, his eyes bloodshot, and grabbed Lu Qinglin by the collar.
"It was you! You did it, didn't you! You wanted to destroy the Lu family, you wanted to destroy our Lu family!"
Lu Qinglin didn't even look at him, and with a backhand punch, he knocked the man to the ground.
A muffled "bang" was heard.
Madam Lu screamed and rushed over, "Xiao Ying! Xiao Ying, are you alright?"
Lu Ying covered his face and roared at Lu Qinglin, "Lu Qinglin, what exactly do you want to do!"
Lu Qinglin slowly straightened his crumpled collar and dusted off non-existent dust.
He casually tossed out a sentence.
"Aren't you the heir of the Lu family?"
"Go, go save your Lu family, Second Young Master."
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back.
Three months ago, Lu Qinglin began his planning by acquiring a group called "Tiannan" in Rongcheng.
Just because of this name.
Later, the two giants, the Fu and Huo families, simultaneously announced their investment. With massive resources poured in, Tiannan Group's business grew exponentially, making it the second largest enterprise in Fuzhou.
Now that the Lu family has fallen, it's self-evident who's in charge.
The whole city is speculating about the identity of the mysterious boss behind the Tiannan Group, who has connections to the highest levels.
Recently, even Shengchuang Financial announced its investment in two projects under Tiannan Group, a move that directly propelled Tiannan Group into the 10 billion yuan club.
Even the Lu Group's public relations department, which was in a state of utter disarray, began to try every means to extend an olive branch to Tiannan Group, attempting to seek a glimmer of hope.
The top-floor president's office of Tiannan Group offers a stunning view of Fuzhou's dazzling nightscape through its enormous floor-to-ceiling windows.
Lu Qinglin held a cigarette between his long, slender fingers, looking at the bustling traffic below with a dark and unfathomable expression.
Over the years, he has lost interest in his career and wandered all over the country.
Now, he's back.
However, this place has long since changed beyond recognition.
His home is gone, and the woman he cared about most is no longer here.
The assistant knocked and came in.
"Mr. Lu, there is a business reception tomorrow night. All the major business owners in Rongcheng will be there. The organizers have repeatedly invited you to attend."
Lu Qinglin swirled the red liquid in his glass, not even glancing at the invitation.
"I'm not going."
He put down his wine glass, his voice devoid of any warmth.
"Send someone to the Tang family to deliver a message."
"Have the descendants of the Tang family return quickly to deal with that piece of land."
"If they don't want that shopping street anymore, that's fine."
“Then I will raze the Tang family’s old house to the ground as well.”
"I hope the ancestors of the Tang family won't blame me for moving them to a new place."
That's right, he's forcing Nanwan to come back.
Previously, he had someone spread the word, implying that Nanwan could sue the Lu family to reclaim that priceless piece of land.
But that woman seemed to have no interest whatsoever.
Too.
Today, the Nan family has assets all over the world, hundreds of thousands of followers, and countless projects that generate huge profits every day.
Moreover, since Nan Wan, with Bai Yu's help, took over the territory of the Bo Xi family in S country and all the projects of the Tong family, the head of the four major families in F country, she really doesn't care about land worth a few billion.
However, the Tang family's ancestral home is of extraordinary significance.
When Nan Wan received the message, she was pruning roses in the manor.
Upon hearing her subordinate's report, she snipped the most beautiful flower with her pruning shears.
She laughed in exasperation.
"Sure, you dare to demolish my Tang family's old house?"
"I'm going back to meet the boss of Tiannan Group and see how many lives he really has!"
“He wants to demolish my Tang family’s ancestral home, so I’ll tear his bones apart.”
The next day, Tang Ling accompanied Nan Wan on the private plane back to Rongcheng.
The plane took off, and Nan fell asleep not long after.
But after waking up, she immediately went to the bathroom and vomited violently.
Tang Ling looked at her pale face and felt extremely distressed.
She gently patted Nan Wan's back and handed her a cup of warm plum juice.
"Hang in there, we'll be landing in two hours."
Tang Ling's gaze fell on Nan Wan's still flat stomach, her tone filled with undisguised joy.
"I vomited like this when I was pregnant with Xiao Yan."
"It's okay, we'll get through this month."
Tang Ling was overjoyed.
She didn't expect that Nan Wan wouldn't abort the child.
The Southern Evening News said that the child should be given the surname Tang, so as to preserve the bloodline of the Tang family.
The plane landed at Rongcheng International Airport.
Nan Wan rested briefly in her hotel suite, changed into a black silk dress, grabbed a piece of jewelry, applied light makeup, and went directly to the party.
She only brought one bodyguard.
The bodyguard was young, handsome, and good-looking, with the currently popular "puppy dog" look. He wore a well-fitting suit and stood behind Nan Wan like a silent guardian.
Inside the banquet hall, the crystal chandeliers shone brightly, and the air was filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the clinking of glasses.
The appearance of Nanwan brought a moment of silence to the otherwise noisy venue.
She's too eye-catching.
She wore a black dress that accentuated her pale skin, red lips, and black hair. Her features were delicate and striking, yet she exuded a distant and aloof aura, radiating a powerful presence that kept strangers at bay.
"Wow, whose daughter is this? I've never seen anyone like her in Rongcheng before."
"Her temperament is amazing. Look at her waist and legs, she's even more beautiful than a celebrity."
"That guy next to me is so handsome, such a good-looking man..."
"Look, the blue diamond necklace she's wearing is the 'Wings of the Sky,' which was the grand finale of the auction in Suzhou earlier this year and is worth nine figures. It's dazzling."
The men and women present were all captivated by her charisma. Many self-proclaimed successful men, holding wine glasses, were eager to get to know this mysterious and beautiful woman.
Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted something.
"President Lu of Tiannan Group has arrived!"
No sooner had the words been spoken than a man walked in through the banquet hall entrance, surrounded by a crowd.
He was tall and straight, his well-tailored bespoke suit accentuating his broad shoulders and narrow waist. Every step he took was steady and powerful, exuding an aura of authority from someone who had long held a high position.
The man's features were deep and defined, and he exuded the hormones of a mature man.
He is Lu Qinglin.
And in the crook of his arm, he was intimately linked with a woman.
The woman wore a stunning red deep-V evening gown, boasting a hot figure and top-notch looks.
However, the face with its exquisite makeup, the contours of its eyebrows and eyes, bore an inexplicable resemblance to the beautiful woman from before.
Nan Wan's breath caught in her throat for a moment.
Is he the president of Tiannan Group?
As soon as Lu Qinglin entered, his gaze locked onto her precisely.
His unfathomable eyes darkened, and he walked straight toward her.
The surrounding guests automatically made way for him.
He stopped in front of Nan Wan, looking down at her.
"Miss Nan, how have you been?" His voice was deep, with a hint of amusement.
Nan Wan's eyes were icy cold.
She asked clearly, word by word.
"Are you the one who wanted to demolish my Tang family ancestral home?"
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