C6 Ann Lan Was Kidnapped!

"Who are you people, and why have you kidnapped me?"

Inside the van, Ann Lan disregarded the tear stains at the corner of her eyes and forced herself to stay composed.

She eyed the group of young men and stated firmly, "If it's money you're after, I can have my secretary deliver it to you later."

"I can act as if this whole incident never happened."

The young men seemed swayed by Ann Lan's proposition.

They had been paid by Zhang Changwen, but if Ann Lan's offer was substantial, it might be worth reconsidering.

Zhang Changwen, seated behind her, took in their wavering expressions.

With a scoff, he mocked Ann Lan, "Director Ann, I'd advise you to abandon that thought."

"Your mother's misfortune was orchestrated by Sun Hao of the Prosperous Group."

At this juncture, Zhang Changwen shot a warning look at the young men.

"And as for you lot, best to drop any clever ideas you might have."

"Director Sun's uncle is none other than Gu Fei!"

"If this woman escapes today, Director Sun will have you all sacked and sunk to the bottom of the river!"

His words sent a shockwave through the young men, their faces paling.

Gu Fei?

The underground kingpin of A City, feared for his merciless nature and enigmatic power?

Those who crossed him were said to either end up dead or mad.

"Zhang Changwen, it was you!"

Ann Lan's gaze bore into Zhang Changwen, her beautiful eyes ablaze with fury.

She was blindsided by the revelation that her mother's demise was at the behest of Sun Hao.

"Director Ann, frankly, I'm puzzled."

"How did someone with your intellect rise to lead Ann's Group?"

"You must have known that after being exposed by that kid, I wouldn't rest until I settled the score. Yet here you are, foolishly stepping right into the lion's den."

Zhang Changwen's eyes gleamed with scorn.

He had learned from the nurse about Ann Lan's instruction for Sun Lili to alert the police.

He had been contemplating his next move to defuse the looming threat.

But then, Ann Lan had delivered herself right to his doorstep.

Delivering her to Sun Hao might just secure Zhang Changwen's own survival.

"You!"

Ann Lan's mouth opened in a mix of shock and rage.

"Director Ann, I've heard that Director Sun has taken quite a fancy to you."

"After I take care of Director Sun, not only will I be in the clear, but I might also get a promotion and a raise."

Zhang Changwen's eyes lit up with excitement as he spoke about the situation.

"Come to think of it, I owe you one, Director Ann."

"Had it not been for that kid you brought along pushing me to the edge, I never would've come up with this plan."

The fervor in Zhang Changwen's eyes only intensified Ann Lan's feelings of anger and fear.

She could all too easily imagine the grim fate awaiting her at the hands of Sun Hao.

She would be violated, and she might even lose the unborn child.

The thought caused a visible struggle in Ann Lan's eyes.

"Dr. Zhang, I'm begging you, please let me go."

"I'm... I'm pregnant."

Ann Lan clenched her teeth, biting her crimson lip.

For the sake of her child, she was forced to swallow her pride.

"Just release me, and I won't only drop this matter, but I'll also reward you handsomely."

Zhang Changwen looked at her as if she were a simpleton.

"Director Ann, you're truly naive!"

"If I release you, wouldn't that be opposing Director Sun?"

"And why should I pass up Director Sun's offer for your benefit?"

He sneered contemptuously.

This woman might be a fool, but he was certainly not.

It would be foolish to give up a watermelon for a sesame seed.

And Ann Lan's pregnancy? That was none of his concern. After all, the child wasn't his.

"Dr. Zhang, it looks like we're being followed..."

At that moment, a young man in the car caught sight of Lin Chen trailing them and his eyes widened in shock.

They were in a car, yet this guy was keeping pace on foot?

"Being followed?"

"Just toss out some nails and burst their tires. Problem solved."

Zhang Changwen had been daydreaming about the perks Sun Hao would offer him, but the young man's comment quickly soured his mood.

He was irked that he even had to instruct them on such a simple task. What incompetence.

"The nail... might not be able to penetrate them..."

The young man noticed Zhang Changwen's displeasure and said with a hint of grievance.

"I can't even pierce through your grandpa!"

"Is our opponent flying a plane or something?"

Zhang Changwen swore at the young man and grabbed the nail.

As he poked his head out, ready to toss the nail from the car, he caught sight of Lin Chen behind them.

"Damn it!"

"Is this kid even human?"

Watching Lin Chen's swift figure, his hands shook, and the nail dropped.

His face was etched with horror.

A person running at a speed of seventy to eighty miles per hour was downright frightening.

Ann Lan followed his gaze to the window.

Seeing that Ann Lan was unharmed, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

He yelled, "Crazy lady, don't freak out, I'm coming to rescue you!"

Ann Lan, initially moved, nearly choked on her own blood when she heard his words.

He dared to call her a crazy lady?

You're the crazy lady, your whole family are crazy ladies!

"Huh?"

"Are these guys using throwing weapons?"

Lin Chen's eyes sparkled upon noticing the nail Zhang Changwen had dropped.

He scooped up a few nails and channeled his internal energy, flicking his fingers gently.

In a flash, the nails shot into the van's four tires like throwing darts.

The tires burst, and the van skidded for several dozen meters before grinding to a halt.

"Get him, take this bastard down!"

"Or else, I'll have Director Sun take you all down!"

Once the car steadied, Zhang Changwen was in a frenzy.

If Lin Chen rescued Ann Lan, he was done for.

Neither the hospital nor the police would let him off the hook, and Sun Hao certainly wouldn't either.

The young men in the car, though seething with anger from Zhang Changwen's threat, felt helpless.

Reluctantly, they grabbed iron rods and leaped from the car.

"You sure you want to mess with me?"

Lin Chen eyed the young men, eyebrow arched.

Clutching a nail, he applied a bit of force, and effortlessly bent it at a right angle.

If it weren't for his concern that Ann Lan might be upset and that it could affect their child, he would have relished the opportunity to really take these guys on.

"Damn, this guy is inhuman!"

"Guys, run for it!"

One of the youths, seeing the bent nail in Lin Chen's hand, fear flashed in his eyes.

Without a second thought, he dropped the iron rod and took off as if his life depended on it.

"Get your asses back here, now!"

The newly paved road was deserted.

Inside the car, Zhang Changwen was seething with anger and a sense of despair.

"Don't... don't come any closer!"

"Or else, I... I'll kill her!"

Lin Chen continued to advance, step by unwavering step.

Zhang Changwen, teeth clenched, pulled a short knife from his belt and pressed it against Ann Lan's throat.

At that sight, Lin Chen's expression turned to ice.