Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 426 The Shattering of a Beautiful Dream (3)

After handing over her work, Sun Nanyue couldn't wait to go out and see her teacher.

In the parking lot, Sun Nanyue had just touched the car door handle when a dull pain suddenly struck the back of her neck. Before she could even cry for help, she felt her mouth and nose being covered, and soon, her consciousness plunged into darkness.

When she opened her eyes again, the car was stopped in an alley, and she was tied to the seat with her hands behind her back.

Inside the van, Liu Jinnian and Bai Lin looked at her.

"Senior Sister Sun, it's been a long time."

Liu Jinnian spoke in a gentle tone.

"We've met before."

Sun Nanyue struggled twice, but the ropes behind her didn't budge. She said angrily, "Liu Jinnian, what exactly do you want to do by illegally detaining me?"

"It's very simple."

Bai Lin said with a smile

“We want to see Dr. X to discuss a collaboration on a new drug. You are his only disciple, so he won’t refuse you if you ask.”

Sun Nanyue felt a chill run down her spine and instantly understood their scheme.

Liu Jinnian is currently embroiled in the Qin family crisis and must be trying to gamble everything on Dr. X's new drug. She sneered, "The teacher will not cooperate with people with ulterior motives. Forget about it."

"If you don't eat the toast, you will be punished with alcohol!"

Bai Lin suddenly raised her hand and slapped Sun Nanyue across the face.

"Your email has been under our surveillance for a long time."

She waved her phone; the email inviting her to dinner was right on the screen. "Baiyunju, we have plenty of ways to meet the Doctor in person."

Liu Jinnian waved his hand, and his men immediately untied Sun Nanyue's ropes, but still held her arms.

The car restarted and stopped in front of Baiyunju half an hour later.

This is a Chinese restaurant hidden in the bustling city center, with black tiles and white walls covered with green vines, and two glass palace lanterns hanging at the entrance.

Liu Jinnian and Bai Lin had never met Dr. X before and did not know the room number, so they had someone restrain Sun Nanyue outside while the two waited in the lobby for the doctor to appear.

Not long after, children's laughter came from inside, and Yan Lan walked in with her son Chaochao and daughter Xiaoxi.

Chaochao was wearing a blue sweatshirt and Xiaoxi was wearing a princess dress. The two little ones were chattering around Yanlan.

"Mom, the sweet and sour pork ribs here are so delicious."

"Mom, come to kindergarten tomorrow to watch my sister and I draw!"

The moment Liu Jinnian saw Yan Lan, a strange feeling welled up inside him.

When Yan Lan was with the children, her eyes and brows became more gentle and beautiful. The way she held the children's hands and chatted and laughed with them made Liu Jinnian unable to take his eyes off her.

Bai Lin caught a glimpse of his expression, and a flame of jealousy instantly ignited in her heart. She stepped forward and blocked Yan Lan's path, her tone sharp: "You, a discarded wife of a wealthy family, bring two burdens here to eat. Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?"

Yan Lan was taken aback, clearly not expecting to run into them here, and frowned slightly: "I'm here for lunch, it's none of your business."

“Of course it’s related. We’ve booked this entire private restaurant. No unauthorized personnel are allowed inside.” Bai Lin proudly raised her chin and deliberately raised her voice. “We’re here to see Dr. X. He specifically asked to meet with us to discuss a new drug collaboration. This is a huge project that could cause a global sensation. Unlike some people, who can only be underground doctors their whole lives and don’t even have the right to see Dr. X.”

Chaochao frowned and couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Nonsense! The professor wouldn't invite you guys to dinner!"

"What do you know, you're just a kid?" Bai Lin sneered, her gaze sweeping over Chaochao, her tone vicious. "But then again, with a blind mother like you, this is all you'll ever be, forever a bastard..."

"How dare you insult my son!" Yan Lan's face instantly turned cold, and she was about to explode.

Before she could make a move, Xiao Xi suddenly rushed forward like a cat with its fur standing on end, took out a handful of light green powder from her purse, and sprinkled it on Bai Lin's face.

"Don't bully Mom and your brother!"

Bai Lin felt a stinging itch on her face and subconsciously reached out to scratch it. However, the more she scratched, the itchier it became, and it quickly became red and swollen. Her cheeks swelled up at a visible speed, and in less than a minute, they were swollen into the shape of a pig's head, with her eyes almost squeezed into slits.

"My face! What happened to my face?" Bai Lin screamed, her voice distorted.

Xiaoxi, hands on her hips and snorting with her little face upturned, said, "This is my newly invented itching powder. It's toxic and harmful, and it will make you itchy for three days and three nights! You can't even wash your face! Otherwise, your skin will ulcerate! I'm young, so even if you call the police, they can't do anything to me. You dare to arrest me and see what happens?"

Liu Jinnian frowned as he looked at Bai Lin.

In this state, she wouldn't even be able to leave the house, let alone see Dr. X. He waved his hand: "Go and handle this. I'll take care of things here." Bai Lin was both angry and anxious, but could only cover her face and leave in a disheveled state.

Only Liu Jinnian and Yan Lan's family remained in the hall.

Liu Jinnian took a deep breath and looked intently at Yan Lan: "Yan Lan, I know I was wrong back then. The Si family's matter is resolved, and I will also handle the Qin family's affairs."

I don't mind Chaochao and Xiaoxi, as long as you're willing to get back together with me, I'll treat them like my own children.

Yan Lan scoffed: "Liu Jinnian, aren't you saying all this because you know my father is the governor and you want to use his influence to get out of this predicament?"

"No!" Liu Jinnian hurriedly explained, his face flushed red. "Even without the governor, the person I love most has always been you! I was only tempted by Yan Xue back then. I can pursue you again and let time prove my sincerity..."

"If you want to pursue Yan Lan, you'll be breaking the law."

A deep voice suddenly came from the doorway, interrupting Liu Jinnian's words.

Liu Jinnian turned his head and saw Qin Shi walk in. He was tall and straight with sharp eyes.

He walked to Yan Lan's side, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and looked at Liu Jinnian, saying word by word, "Yan Lan and I have never divorced."

Yan Lan looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with shock: "You... what did you say?"

Liu Jinnian was struck dumb, staggering back a step, staring at the two of them in disbelief: "Impossible! You and Yan Lan clearly divorced a few years ago!"

Qin Shi smirked coldly: "The divorce agreement is fake. I never intended to get a divorce."

"You!" Yan Lan glared at Qin Shi, "You actually kept such a big thing from me for so many years!"

She left the country heartbroken back then, unaware that the divorce agreement was fake.

Liu Jinnian gritted her teeth and said, "Qin Shi, so what if you're not divorced? You're no longer the heir of the Qin family! You have nothing now, so why should you stay by Yan Lan's side?"

He stared intently at Qin Shi, his eyes filled with resentment. "Yan Lan deserves better, not a loser like you who couldn't even protect the family business!"

"Having nothing?"

Qin Shi chuckled softly, "Liu Jinnian, you probably don't know this, but I am the founder of Blackstone Capital."

These words struck the hall like a thunderbolt, and Liu Jinnian's face instantly turned ashen. "It was you...it was you who shorted Qin's stock?"

He stared at the man before him in disbelief. "That was the Qin family! Your grandfather's life's work! And you actually destroyed it with your own hands?"

"Destroy it?"

Qin Shi's eyes suddenly sharpened. "My grandfather's life's work should not be used by parasites like you and Si Chu to make money!"

He stepped forward, his aura imposing, "I deliberately sold Qin's shares to lower your guard and lure you into my trap."

What you perceive as a smooth power grab is nothing more than a death warrant I've handed you.

Liu Jinnian's lips trembled, his mind blank. He finally understood that the plummeting stock price of Qin's Group, the withdrawal of partners, and the betrayal of shareholders were never accidents, but rather a carefully orchestrated scheme by Qin Shi.

"Don't be too smug!" Liu Jinnian suddenly burst into laughter, a smug glint in his eyes. "Qin's predicament is only temporary! As long as I reach a new drug cooperation agreement with Dr. X, not only will I be able to recover the losses, but I can also make Liu's replace Qin's and become the commercial hegemon of Singapore and even the world!"

A confident smile curved his lips. "The time is almost here. Dr. X should be here by now. Just wait and see how I soar to new heights!"