Chapter 429: Forced to a Dead End
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The ups and downs of life were completely experienced by Nan Kang in just a few days.
The money that his friend had lent him was naturally enough to start a small company and let Nan Kang start from scratch again. However, when Nan Kang saw the message on the bank card and confirmed that the money had really been transferred, he went to the most expensive and high-end star-rated restaurant nearby to spend his time.
Consumption was addictive, especially when Nan Kang went from rich to poor. He ruthlessly pressed his face into the mud and obtained this sum of money that he had even disdained in the past. It could almost be considered a revenge-type consumption.
Although he said that he was going to make a comeback, Nan Kang turned around and drank his fill. He lay on the comfortable hotel bed, drank, and enjoyed himself.
But the money was limited.
“h.e.l.lo, Sir. This is the tip for the past few days. Please pay up.”
“Boss Nan is here again? Could it be that Boss Nan was too forgetful last time and hasn’t paid the bill?”
“I’ll keep all the good cigarettes and wine for you. This money—”
Countless voices filled Nan Kang’s mind, knocking him down from his heavenly life and returning him to the cold and heartless reality.
He had spent all his money and there was nothing left.
However, his friend had already called him twice. At first, he was openly and secretly concerned about him and asked how the company was doing. Later on, he openly threatened him and said that if Nan Kang couldn’t return the money, he had ways to deal with it.
“I have ways to make you return this money no matter what, but I’m not an evil person.
I can give you another two days, but you’d better not play any tricks, Nan Kang.
We agreed back then on a five times compensation, not a single cent less. If you want to run or have other thoughts… don’t blame me.”
The other party’s cold tone was like an adder as he hissed.
Even the threat over the phone could make Nan Kang’s face turn pale. His heart felt like it had fallen into a pool of stagnant water, and he felt a bone-chilling cold.
“I… I understand.” Nan Kang braced himself and replied.
Only then did the other party smile in satisfaction. “Alright, I’ll wait for Boss Nan’s good news.”
The other party deliberately emphasized the words “boss”, but it sounded especially sarcastic.
Nan Kang knew that he had fallen into the other party’s trap, but he was helpless. He could only struggle to find a way to fill the hole.
Therefore, he targeted Murong Qiao and followed her to find an opportunity to forcefully bring her into the alley.
He used the rope he had prepared long ago to tie Murong Qiao’s hands behind her back to prevent any accidents from happening. Then, he let go of his hand that was covering the other party’s mouth.
“What are you going to do?” Murong Qiao looked at him.
She was caught off guard by Nan Kang. Her back was pressed against the rough and cold wall, and her rationality was pulled to calm her down.
Nan Kang didn’t answer. Instead, he took out a fruit knife from his pocket and gestured twice, pretending to be threatening. He also found her phone from Murong Qiao’s bag.
It was ridiculous. Even this fruit knife was stolen by Nan Kang just now.
“Isn’t the Murong Family quite rich? Give your Big Brothers a call and ask them to send me 20 million yuan, and I’ll let you go.” Nan Kang smiled sinisterly.
His originally elegant and calm face was covered in ferocity. Murong Qiao looked at the malice, greed, and urgency in Nan Kang’s eyes and secretly a.n.a.lyzed how to escape the situation in front of her.
The sky had already turned dark. Other than the threat of Nan Kang’s rough voice, Murong Qiao couldn’t hear anything.
Her hopes were slim.
Hence, Murong Qiao pretended to be obedient and lowered her eyes to make herself look as weak as possible to relax Nan Kang’s vigilance.
“Then give me the phone. I’ll make the call.”
Her request was not too much. Murong Qiao thought that she should be able to make the emergency call for help before Nan Kang reacted later.
But Nan Kang was very vigilant. After hearing Murong Qiao’s words, he even deliberately moved the phone away from Murong Qiao.
He said coldly, “Tell me the pa.s.sword and I’ll make the call.”
The impatient Nan Kang became cautious again. He was a fox after all, and he was extremely wary of Murong Qiao.
Murong Qiao frowned. Seeing this, she could only change her strategy and say the pa.s.sword. She watched as Nan Kang unlocked her phone.
He clicked on the contacts list and immediately wanted to call Murong Chen, who had the words “Big Brother” added to his name. His eyes lit up with greed, as if 20 million yuan had already flown into his hands.
However, in fact, the money Nan Kang owed was only eight million yuan even if he returned it five times. However, now that he was forced into a corner, it could be considered a broken pot. He might as well ask for a bigger sum.
He had lived a happy life enough, so he naturally didn’t want to look at people’s faces like a dog and pray for survival.
“If you dare to say anything about me later…” Nan Kang turned to look at Murong Qiao.
He didn’t forget to threaten Murong Qiao. However, at this moment, Nan Kang’s attention was focused on Murong Qiao, so he was unprepared and not aware of his surroundings.
Naturally, he didn’t see Nan Jin tiptoeing quietly behind him.
“Ah!!!” Nan Kang let out a scream.
Before the call could go through, his back was. .h.i.t firmly, causing his body to tilt and stagger to the side.
Nan Jin kicked Nan Kang hard. Before he could recover, he hurriedly freed his Little Sister’s wrist.
“Qiaoqiao! How are you!”
Nan Jin asked anxiously. His gaze swept across Murong Qiao’s entire body. At least after confirming that there were no superficial wounds, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Murong Qiao shook her head. “I’m fine.”
Before Nan Kang could do anything to her, Nan Jin came.
“That’s good, that’s good…” Nan Jin took a deep breath.
He didn’t expect such a thing to happen after only following her for a few minutes.
When he saw Nan Kang coercing his Little Sister, Nan Jin’s heart pounded and he felt like it was about to jump out of his throat.
Fortunately, Nan Kang was only focused on Murong Qiao when he approached. Moreover, the sky was dark, so Nan Jin seized the opportunity.
“Nan Jin… Alright, you’re in cahoots with your sister, aren’t you!” Nan Kang scolded angrily.
He didn’t expect Nan Jin to appear and disrupt his plan. He also heard Nan Jin’s concern for Murong Qiao, which made Nan Kang even angrier.
He was so angry that he picked up the fruit knife that had fallen to the ground and pointed it at Nan Jin and Murong Qiao.
Seeing that Murong Qiao was about to pick up her phone to call the police, Nan Kang sent the knife forward without thinking. He wanted to stab Murong Qiao and force her to give up calling the police.
“You guys forced me!”
Nan Kang, whose eyes were filled with anger, had already forgotten that the man and woman in front of him were his son and daughter. His killing intent had reached its peak at this moment.
“Qiaoqiao, move aside!” Nan Jin went to push her.
Nan Kang was decisive and sudden this time. Nan Jin pushed Murong Qiao back with one hand, but his other hand was facing forward. He couldn’t resist the force of Nan Kang’s anger, so Nan Jin could only accept the cold blade with his flesh.
Blood bloomed wantonly in his palm, but Nan Jin couldn’t care less about the pain. He gritted his teeth and kicked Nan Kang’s lower body.
Nan Kang’s body was unstable. Nan Jin seized the opportunity and picked up the iron lid of the trash can beside him with his still intact hand and slapped it on Nan Kang’s head.
The buzzing sound made Nan Kang’s mind go blank. The knife in his hand was knocked away by Nan Jin, and he saw that his vision had turned b.l.o.o.d.y..