Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: No, I’m a Scoundrel
Chapter 190: No, I’m a Scoundrel
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
At the top of the trending list, a post was proudly holding the first position.
Since the esports competition had just ended and was generating a lot of buzz, related posts easily gained traction.
The news of the Bai family’s attempt to acquire AEG had exploded with thirty million hits.
Nan Yan returned her gaze from the Weibo page to her screen and immediately dialed An Xiran’s number.
“Fourth brother, what’s going on?” Her voice was cool, devoid of emotion.
“Nan Yan, did you see it?” An Xiran’s voice sounded somewhat tense and resigned. “I’ve already instructed people to suppress the trending topic; I didn’t want you to see it…”
“Don’t worry, AEG can’t be acquired by the Bai family just like that. The trending topic was bought by Bai Haoxuan himself, and I haven’t approved it.
Our PR department is preparing to issue a statement.”
However, things were not as easy as An Xiran made it sound.
Bai Haoxuan, unwilling to accept defeat, had sent people to contact the other two investors of AEG after the esports competition had ended, offering them prices they couldn’t refuse to buy their shares.
The signing of the share transfer was scheduled for noon today. By then, Bai Haoxuan would become the largest shareholder, seizing control from An Xiran and making AEG his own.
And An Xiran was in T City, unable to resolve the situation promptly.
Bai Haoxuan had caught him off guard, and since early morning, An Xiran had been bombarded with one call after another, physically and mentally exhausted.
AEG was secretly sold from under him, and he was already on the verge of losing his temper. What worried him even more was the possibility of Nan Yan finding out.
He had tried to use his connections to suppress the trending topic once he saw it, but Nan Yan had still discovered it…
“Nan Yan, trust your fourth brother. I’ll handle this. You don’t need to worry,” An Xiran’s voice softened, as if trying to reassure Nan Yan, like comforting a child.
“Okay.” Nan Yan responded without displaying her emotions. “You should focus on taking care of Little K and the others.”
After saying this, she hung up the phone.
Listening to the “beep-beep-beep” tone, An Xiran fell silent for a while, rubbing his temples vigorously to contain his exploding thoughts.
A moment later, he lowered his hand, regained his composure, and returned to the hospital room.
The soundproofing of the hospital room’s door wasn’t perfect, and An Xiran, making a call outside, could still be heard inside.
Little K and the others watched him and couldn’t help but speak, “Captain, you should go back first. We have caregivers here, and everything will be fine.” “Yes, Captain, AEG is our pride. We can’t let that Bai guy steal it from us.”
“You go deal with him for us!”
“Captain, all our hopes are pinned on you!”
An Xiran gazed at his teammates, their anxious yet trusting eyes shaking him deeply.
He suppressed the surging emotions and said in a firm tone, “Alright, I’ll go back first.
Meanwhile, Nan Yan hung up An Xiran’s call and found Shen Junqing’s number in her contacts, then dialed it.
After just two rings, he picked up.
“Sis, you finally remembered your third brother!”
His voice, filled with a mix of resentment and a seductive tone, reached Nan Yan’s ears through the phone.
Nan Yan ignored his first sentence and went straight to the point, “Third brother, there’s something I need your help with.”
Shen Junqing had initially planned to banter with her but, upon hearing her serious tone, he became more earnest. “What’s the matter?”
“The Bai family wants to take control of AEG. I’m in the capital city and can’t help. Fourth brother is in T City and might not be able to return quickly. Third brother, can you delay things for me?”
“The Bai family? Alright, leave this small matter to your third brother to handle. Your fourth brother’s AEG can’t be taken by anyone.”
Shen Junqing agreed without any hesitation.
If his little sister asked for his help, he wouldn’t refuse, no matter what!
He immediately instructed Tang Cheng to find out where Bai Haoxuan and the other two AEG investors were signing the contract. He planned to create chaos there.
In fact, he could just directly intervene, take the shares of the other two AEG investors from Bai Haoxuan, and then do a favor by transferring all the shares to An Xiran.
This method was quite feasible. Let’s go for it!
With the task of delaying Bai Haoxuan entrusted to Shen Junqing, Nan Yan propped up her head with her phone and considered how to help An Xiran.
She thought it might be a good idea to inform An Xiran’s grandfather.
Bai Haoxuan dared to make such a bold move against AEG because An Xiran had built the team without relying on the An family.
It was essentially a start from scratch.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone as far as seeking two investors just to build the team.
With the backing of the An family, even if the Bai family was stronger, they wouldn’t dare to trample on An Xiran like this.
Just as Nan Yan was about to call An Xiran’s grandfather, her phone lit up.
It was a call from Qin Lu.
Nan Yan didn’t know why Qin Lu was calling her at this time but obediently answered, “Brother, what’s up?”
“Don’t worry about your fourth brother’s situation; I’ll handle it.”
Qin Lu’s voice was deep and carried a soothing tone, providing a sense of reassurance.
Nan Yan:
She had forgotten that even if Qin Lu was not in Jin City, he could easily control matters there.
If she had known, she wouldn’t have gone to Shen Junqing for help.
“And, I’m sorry about what happened yesterday,” Qin Lu added.
In one moment, Nan Yan had been feeling secure with Qin Lu as her big brother.
However, the next moment, hearing him mention the scene that they both pretended like nothing had happened, her expression stiffened, and she hung up the call directly.
Qin Lu, hearing the busy tone through the phone, chuckled softly.
This little girl was really shy.
No matter how bold she appeared on the surface, when it came down to it, she was more cowardly than anyone else.
In a pleased mood, Qin Lu sent her a message: [Little one, are you still angry?]
Nan Yan: […]
If he hadn’t mentioned it, she wouldn’t have been angry in the first place.
Nan Yan gritted her teeth, feeling that this man was intentionally provoking her!
The next moment, another message popped up: [What if big brother let you look at my body in return?]
Nan Yan:
She was certain this time; this man was doing it on purpose!
His words and actions were shamelessly provoking her!
Damn him!
She coldly replied with: [Sure.]
If he wanted to play, she would show him who could play better.
She had been restraining herself and didn’t want to do anything to him, but he had continuously tempted her…
Seeing Nan Yan’s response, Qin Lu was slightly surprised.
Then, his originally indifferent eyes turned completely dark in a matter of seconds, concealing all light.
He retracted his earlier decision.
This little girl had quite the courage.
Qin Lu: [Little one, just to be clear, if you look, you’ll have to take responsibility.]
Nan Yan: [No, I’m a scoundrel.]
It was clear from her words that she had a scoundrel’s mentality.
Nan Yan: [Plus, if I could only look at you in the future, I’d be at a loss.]
Qin Lu: