酷米客公交

“Now you want me as your daughter?” Nan Yan scoffed coldly, “Unfortunately, you’re not worthy.”

“For the past sixteen years, except when I was young at the beginning and I couldn’t do anything so I ate what you provided, drank what you gave. When I turned six, I had to work every day to exchange for three meals a day.”

“A six-year-old child washing dishes, fetching water, sweeping the floor, cooking. If there’s anything that I couldn’t do well, I would get beaten.”

“I also had to take care of my younger brother who’s just a year and a half younger than me. I had to carry him and look after him every day. If he cried, I’d still get beaten.”

“This kind of life became even worse as I grew older. Even when I started going

to school, I had to wake up early to cook breakfast, come back in the evening to cook dinner, then wash clothes, work, and stay busy until late at night before I could sleep…”

Nan Yan reminded them expressionlessly, making them aware of what they had done to the original host, revealing how unbearable these parents were.

The original host was definitely lucky to be able to survive until the An family found her.

Qin Lu had learned about Nan Yan’s past from the information provided by Wu

Yue.

However, those past events had been summarized with the word ‘abuse’.

Now, hearing her speak about those dark memories in her own words, an uncontrollable surge of anger rose within him.

The powerful aura of destruction swept over Nan Hongyang and Li Shufen.

These two ordinary people who grew up in the countryside couldn’t withstand such pressure. Their legs went weak, and they collapsed to the ground, trembling all over.

Nan Yan calmly recounted the heinous deeds of these foster parents, disregarding their already suppressed emotions due to Qin Lu’s imposing presence. She spoke in a detached tone, “Even though you treated me this way, I won’t lose my conscience.”

“From the year of my birth, 10,000 yuan a year is enough to pay for your upbringing. 160,000 yuan is enough to buy off all the kindness you have shown for raising me. How about that?”

Qin Lu suppressed his temper, his thin lips slightly pursed as he looked at Nan Yan, his expression puzzled.

Given his temperament, upon hearing all of this, he’d usually go all out, not showing any mercy to these foster parents. After all, she had endured so much, and yet she still wanted to give them money.

160,000 yuan wasn’t a significant amount for him. It was just the cost of a meal.

However, for people from rural areas, it was probably a massive sum they couldn’t earn in several years.

However, Nan Yan did not seem to be such a kind person. Her previous words and actions didn’t seem to indicate she would easily let them off the hook.

He observed her to understand her true intentions.

“Yan… Yan Yan…” Nan Hongyang swallowed hard.

160,000 yuan was indeed a considerable sum for him.

But he wanted more than just that!

He wanted to get more money from her, treating her like a money bag to ask for money whenever he was in need.

“I don’t want it! You’re my daughter. Your mother and I treated you poorly in the past, made many mistakes. In the future, we’ll definitely make it up to you.

Yan Yan, give us another chance…”

How could Nan Yan not see the greed hidden in his eyes?

She casually half-squatted in front of him, grabbing his dislocated arm. Amid his twisted expression of pain, she coldly and dangerously said:

“Nan Hongyang, I’m giving you a choice. Do you want 160,000 yuan to cleanly sever ties with me, or do you want nothing and face my retaliation?”

“Ah… Ah… Ah…” As Nan Yan exerted force on his arm, Nan Hongyang’s cries of pain filled the air. He wasn’t thinking about greed at the moment; he screamed,

“I want 160,000… 160,000 yuan…”

*Crack*

Nan Yan exerted more force, using a painful method to reattach Nan Hongyang’s dislocated arm.

He was overwhelmed by the pain and fainted on the spot.

As he passed out, Li Shufen’s face turned pale in fear. Her eyes were filled with terror as she shivered uncontrollably. Even her teeth chattered, making a

‘d-d-d’ sound.

Nan Yan paid her no attention, standing up and turning her head, “Wu Yue, could you lend a han

Wu Yue, who had been background scenery all along, was summoned by name and quickly approached. “Miss Nan, how can I help?”

“Help me transfer 160,000 yuan from this card to an empty one.”

Nan Yan handed her savings card to Wu Yue in a nonchalant manner.

Taking the card, Wu Yue glanced at Young Master Qin and then accepted it with both hands, saying, “Of course, Miss Nan.”

Wu Yue efficiently started the process of transferring the money. As this would take some time, Qin Lu looked at Nan Yan, noticing her evident displeasure. He took her hand and led her to another room.

Nan Yan didn’t resist and allowed him to guide her.

She thought he was going to say something, but just as she lifted her head, suddenly, an embrace enveloped her, carrying a cool and calming scent.

Nan Yan: ???

“Yan Yan, don’t be sad. All of that is in the past.”

Qin Lu’s voice was low, soothing, and carried a sense of comfort.

His large hand continued to lightly pat her back.

Was he treating her like a child?

That’s what Nan Yan wondered as she closed her eyes, letting him hold her.

In truth, her emotions were a bit unstable.

She could feel it herself.

She wasn’t someone who got angry easily, nor was she easily swayed by her emotions.

But the consciousness of the original host had subtly influenced her…

It was the hatred and unwillingness in the original host’s heart that had stirred up the darkness within her own heart.

Qin Lu felt that the little girl was genuinely sad.

About to offer more words of comfort, Nan Yan suddenly hugged his waist.

Her two soft arms lightly draped around him without exerting much force.

It seemed like an ordinary action, like a younger sibling seeking support from an older brother. But for Qin Lu, his body instantly tensed up.

Uncontrollable thoughts roared within him, breaking free from their confines and causing an uncontrollable shift in his state of mind.

“Yan Yan…” Qin Lu breathed slowly, attempting to calm down his agitation. His usually cold and indifferent gaze now seemed as if ink had been poured into it, rendering it even deeper and darker.

“There’s nothing to be sad about.”

“In the future, your brother will spoil you, and grandma will too. You don’t need that kind of family.”

His voice was gentle, patient, coaxing the ‘heartbroken’ child.

“Brother, thank you…

Nan Yan’s muffled voice came from his embrace.

The flow of her breath brushed against his chest.

Even though it was just a slightly warm breath, he felt as if it were molten lava, causing his skin to heat up.

Somewhat embarrassed, Qin Lu gently pushed the girl in his arms away.

“I’ll get you a glass of water.”

If he continued holding her, he feared he might turn into a demon.

As Qin Lu left in haste, Nan Yan watched his retreating figure with a confused expression.

What was going on?

He was the one who wanted to hold and comfort her. So why did he push her away with such indifference?

Nan Yan didn’t understand so she didn’t dwell on it for now.

However, for just a glass of water, Qin Lu took quite a few minutes.

When he returned, she was already seated on the couch, engrossed in her phone.

“Little one, here’s your water.”

“Brother, are you feeling hot?”

Why were the buttons of his collar undone after he left the room?