Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Accountability
Chapter 387: Accountability
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
As Old Patriarch Qin spoke, the aura around Qin Lu suddenly turned icy and sharp.
The temperature in the air dropped, and an invisible pressure emanated from him, spreading outwards with him at the center.
Old Patriarch Qin had wanted to say more but found himself silenced by the overwhelming presence emanating from Qin Lu.
He felt a sense of fear and unease that seemed to constrict his heart.
Despite being over eighty years old and having more years under one’s belt than Qin Lu, Old Patriarch Qin found it difficult to breathe under the intimidation from a younger generation.
Qin Sen wasn’t faring any better. Most of the pressure from Qin Lu was directed at him.
The reason Old Patriarch Qin had come here was clear—he was brought along by Qin Sen.
Just when things had calmed down for a few days, Qin Sen had come looking for trouble again. This time, Qin Lu had no intention of letting him off lightly.
Qin Lu had encountered trouble in Eireng, and Qin Sen, without even confirming if Qin Lu was truly dead, had audaciously attempted to seize control of the Qin family.
Without someone backing him from behind, he wouldn’t dare such a move.
Although the investigation had indicated that people from the Eireng’s royal family were behind it, Qin Lu suspected that someone was manipulating the information to lead him in that direction.
After Old Patriarch Qin and Qin Sen fell silent, Qin Lu casually turned his wrist, where a Patek Philippe watch gifted by Nan Yan adorned his wrist. He spoke with a cold, indifferent tone:
“Old Patriarch, since you’ve never been concerned with Qin family matters, please refrain from intervening now. Regardless of any problems that arise, I will handle them. You will receive your share of dividends as usual. Please enjoy your retirement and strive to live a few more years, serving as a symbol of good luck for the Qin family.”
Qin Shiya’s beautiful eyes widened slightly, and she suppressed a smile.
Even Old Madam Qin couldn’t help but find amusement in Old Patriarch Qin’s infuriated and embarrassed state. It was the first time she had appreciated Qin Lu’s sharp tongue.
A playboy who was only a few years older than her, he had always relied on his seniority within the family, constantly giving unwanted advice and criticism.
Now, Qin Lu had done what she had wanted to do for a long time, and her mood was greatly improved.
In the end, Old Patriarch Qin and Qin Sen left in a huff. With their limited abilities, they were delusional if they thought they could challenge Qin Lu’s authority.
“Big brother, you’re amazing!” Qin Shiya looked at Qin Lu with starry eyes.
Indeed, her big brother was her most admired person!
Old Madam Qin’s expression turned more serious. She asked, “Ah Lu, by mocking him like this, won’t he come back to cause trouble for you?”
Despite Old Patriarch Qin not having many talents, he had lived for a long time. Moreover, he was the youngest child in the family and had received a substantial share of the family assets.
While Qin Family’s fortune had multiplied many times over the years under Qin Lu’s leadership, his share remained unchanged.
Calculating it this way, the assets he controlled had reached a level where they could have a significant impact on the Qin family. What if the old man lost his mind and did something that would shatter their sensibilities?
Qin Lu replied calmly, “He wouldn’t dare.”
“Even if he dares, it would only make it more convenient for me to retrieve his shares faster.”
His tone carried a chilling certainty, leaving no room for doubt about the sincerity of his words. Furthermore, he wouldn’t show any mercy just because the other party was the old patriarch of the Qin family.
Old Madam Qin hesitated for a moment, a complex expression crossing her eyes.
Finally, she sighed softly, “Ah Lu, the fate of the Qin family is now in your hands. You can do as you wish. However, as your grandmother, I hope you can consider them as family and leave them with some dignity.”
Even though Old Madam Qin adored her grandson Qin Lu the most, she couldn’t fully grasp his way of thinking.
His demeanor often lacked the emotions that ordinary people possessed.
It was only when he met Nan Yan that she realized he could feel emotions.
Still, his ruthlessness had left a lasting impression on Old Madam Qin.
Qin Lu looked at her and smiled faintly, “Grandmother, if they don’t give me any dignity, why should I afford them any?”
“Some things iust don’t make sense.”
He wasn’t a philanthropist.
Keeping this bunch of freeloaders alive was already an act of familial solidarity.
If they didn’t behave and tried to overturn the situation, he had no reason to be polite.
Old Madam Qin found herself silenced. She pondered for a moment and realized that there was some truth to his words.
However, she relinquished her authority, and now she couldn’t dictate his decisions.
She had said what needed to be said and made her plea. If they failed to repent, she couldn’t blame Ah Lu for being ruthless.
Nan Yan didn’t have many belongings, so she brought her laptop, various chargers, and a few changes of clothes.
When she came downstairs and saw that Old Patriarch Qin and Qin Sen had already left, she didn’t inquire further. Instead, she went straight to Qin Lu.
“Yanyan, are you leaving?” Old Madam Qin, who had been thinking about Old Patriarch Qin and Qin Sen, noticed Nan Yan carrying her luggage downstairs, and her expression changed.
She didn’t want Nan Yan to leave so soon. They hadn’t spent much time together!
Nan Yan explained, “There’s a family matter I need to attend to, so I have to go back for a while. I’ll come back when it’s resolved.
“What happened at home? Do you need any help? Ah Lu, you should accompany Yanyan, and if she needs help, make sure to assist!” Old Madam Qin’s emotions were stirred, and she looked at her grandson Qin Lu with excitement. Qin Lu, speechless, glanced at his emotional grandmother and said, “I know.” There was no way he wouldn’t be concerned about the little girl’s matters.
The plane on the tarmac was on standby, and Old Madam Qin and Qin Shiyu were reluctant to part. They kept looking up until Nan Yan and Qin Lu boarded the plane.
More than two hours later, the plane landed at the An’s old mansion.
Nan Yan didn’t bring any luggage and didn’t ask Qin Lu to disembark. After all, he had to use a wheelchair, which was not very convenient.
She only comforted the two old masters and was about to leave for M Country, not wanting to delay too long.
As she walked into the living room, she saw more people than she had expected. Not only was Grandfather Lu there, but also the four sons of the An family.
Seeing her arrival, An Zhici’s eyes were cold and sharp as he questioned her,
“Who have you provoked outside? Why did they kidnap my parents?”
“Nan Yan, I’m telling you, if anything happens to my parents, I won’t spare you!”
In Nan Yan’s eyes, An Yaoqing and Lu Lenghua were not good parents, and they couldn’t even be considered as respectable elders. However, in the eyes of the four brothers of the An family and the foster daughter, they were considered decent.
“Zhici!” Old Master An scolded angrily, “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“I’m talking nonsense?” An Zhici’s expression was furious.. “Grandpa An, I can understand your partiality toward me, but isn’t Dad your son? Isn’t Mom Grandpa Lu’s daughter? Can’t you consider their situation?”