Chapter 811
Shocking Car Accident!
Just then, her personal cell phone rang urgently, and the caller ID showed Rose.
An Ruoxi pressed the answer button, but before she could speak, Rose's panicked and tearful voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Young Miss! Something terrible has happened! The Crown Prince... the Crown Prince has been in a car accident! He was... he was hit by a dump truck! Just now! The truck overturned!"
"what?!"
An Ruoxi suddenly stood up from her large office chair, the document in her hand falling to the ground with a "thud." She felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, and her voice changed.
"Qin Luo?! How is he?! Is he badly injured?!"
Her first thought wasn't about the company, but about Qin Luo's safety.
This realization surprised even herself slightly.
"The person...the person has been rescued! The young master seems...seems to have only suffered minor injuries and is not in mortal danger! But...he seems very angry, he ignored everyone, hailed a car and went home, and refused to see anyone!"
Rose's voice still carried a lingering fear.
Hearing that Qin Luo was out of danger, An Ruoxi's tense nerves relaxed slightly, but her heart immediately tightened again.
She forced herself to calm down and asked in a low voice.
"Has the investigation been completed? Was it a normal car accident, or... was it intentional?"
"The driver has been apprehended by Wu Yufeng and is being interrogated. But judging from the scene, the dump truck suddenly changed lanes and sped towards us without warning, at an extremely high speed, with a very clear target—the young master's car! It doesn't seem like an accident!"
Rose Quick Report Guide.
An Ruoxi's eyes instantly turned icy cold. Assassination?! Someone actually dared to assassinate the new owner of the Anbang Group in broad daylight, using such a brutal and direct method?!
"Investigate! At all costs, dig three feet into the ground to find out who did it!"
An Ruoxi's voice carried a chilling killing intent.
"Also, strengthen security around Qin Luo's residence. No one is allowed to approach without my permission! In addition... keep a close eye on Qiu Qinyun's movements!"
"Yes! Miss!"
Rose responded.
After hanging up the phone, An Ruoxi stood there, gazing at the bustling city outside the window, her chest heaving violently.
If Qin Luo were to die, who would be the biggest beneficiary? Her and Qiu Qinyun! But would it be her? She asked herself if there was any reason or need to resort to such an extreme method.
What about Qiu Qinyun? And what about Prince Hui, who has disappeared without a trace...?
A tremendous sense of conspiracy and crisis completely enveloped her.
……
Almost at the same time, in another luxury apartment.
Qiu Qinyun also received a call from Luo Qingyan, the content of which was almost identical to what Rose had told An Ruoxi.
After listening to Luo Qingyan's report, Qiu Qinyun held her phone, remaining silent for a long time, her beautiful face displaying a complex mix of emotions: shock, lingering fear, confusion, and finally, a cold, thoughtful expression.
Qin Luo was in a car accident and nearly died… If he really did die, what would happen to the 75% stake in Anbang Group? According to the old man's will, if Qin Luo didn't exist, would those shares be… redistributed? She, An Ruoxi, and that Blade would be the biggest beneficiaries. Especially her, if she managed things properly, coupled with Prince Hui's identity…
The thought sent a jolt through her, but it was quickly replaced by a chill. No, she hadn't done it.
Although she wanted to control Anbang, using such a clumsy, near-suicidal assassination method was far too risky. If it failed or she was exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, Qin Luo had just been involved in an incident, and she was the prime suspect!
"The dump truck changed lanes without reason and headed straight for its target..."
Qiu Qinyun muttered to herself, her eyes sharp.
"This is definitely not an accident. Someone is trying to kill him!"
Who could it be? An Ruoxi? She shouldn't be that stupid. Could it be... Xiao Hui?!
Thinking of her son, who had lost power in a fit of rage because of Qin Luo's rise to power and whose whereabouts were now unknown, Qiu Qinyun's heart sank! Given Crown Prince Hui's impulsive, easily angered, and vindictive nature, coupled with his extreme jealousy of Qin Luo, it was not impossible for him to do such a foolish thing!
She immediately took out another phone and dialed Prince Hui's secret number.
The phone rang for a long time before being answered, and Prince Hui's somewhat hoarse and impatient voice came through.
"Mom? What's wrong?"
"Xiao Hui! Qin Luo was in a car accident! Did you do it?!"
Qiu Qinyun didn't beat around the bush and asked directly in a stern voice, her voice trembling with anger.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Prince Hui's laughter, filled with madness and hatred.
"Hahaha! Mom, you know everything? That's right! It was me! That bastard stole everything that should have been mine! He became the crown prince, and what am I?! Only when he dies can Anbang Group get back on track! I should be Anbang's only crown prince! Not only him, but also that bitch An Ruoxi... Once I take control of Anbang, I'll make her pay!"
"You...you're insane?!"
Qiu Qinyun was so angry that she trembled all over.
"Do you know the consequences of doing this?! Blade won't let you get away with this! Neither will An Ruoxi! You're courting death!"
"I do not care!"
"Prince Hui roared."
"I have nothing left! Rather than hiding like a stray dog, I'd rather take a gamble! Mom, don't worry about me! Once I succeed, I'll bring you here to enjoy your retirement!"
"Stop immediately! Leave Fuzhou! Go abroad! Leave right now!"
Qiu Qinyun almost shouted it out; she felt a deep sense of powerlessness and fear.
"Impossible! I'm not going anywhere! I control my own destiny!"
After speaking, Prince Hui hung up the phone immediately.
Hearing the busy tone on her phone, Qiu Qinyun slumped helplessly onto the sofa, her face deathly pale. It's over… this stupid son of hers has completely gone mad!
……
Inside a remote, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Mindu City.
Prince Hui slammed his phone to the ground, his face contorted with rage and madness.
He paced irritably on the dusty ground, cursing under his breath.
"Damn it! Where's the lighter?!"
He looked toward the corner of the warehouse, where Xie Yuting was quietly leaning against a pile of scrap, playing with a delicate little knife in her hand, her eyes indifferent, as if she was completely unaware of the phone call she had just received and Prince Hui's outburst.
"I'm asking you a question! Have you seen my lighter?!"
Prince Hui roared at Xie Yuting.
Xie Yuting raised her head and glanced at him. Her eyes were frighteningly calm, and her voice was completely still.
"I didn't see it."
"waste!"
Prince Hui cursed and was about to continue his search.
Suddenly, Xie Yuting moved.
Her movements were as fast as a ghost. Prince Hui only felt a blur before his eyes, and then a burning pain shot through his cheek!
"Snapped!"
A crisp, resounding slap landed squarely on Prince Hui's face. The force was so great that it sent him spinning around on the spot, and half of his face swelled up instantly!
Prince Hui was stunned by the blow. Before he could react, Xie Yuting had already stepped forward, her long, beautiful leg sweeping out like a steel whip, accurately kicking him in the lower abdomen!
"boom!"
Prince Hui screamed in agony as his body flew backward like a tattered sack, crashing heavily into the metal wall behind him before sliding to the ground. He curled up in pain, unable to speak, only able to groan in agony. Xie Yuting slowly walked up to him, looking down at him. Her eyes, which had previously held a charming and ingratiating quality, were now filled with only coldness and disdain.
"Li Guanghui, who do you think you are? How dare you yell at me like that?"
Xie Yuting's voice was icy.
"Assassinate Qin Luo? With that idiot driver you hired? You think things will be that simple?"
She crouched down and gently patted Prince Hui's swollen cheek with the small knife in her hand, her tone carrying an air of complete control.
"From today onwards, your life, everything about you, is in my hands. I can decide whether you live or die. If I decide to let you die, you won't even know how."
Prince Hui looked at the woman in front of him, who had suddenly become unfamiliar and terrifying, and said in a trembling voice.
"Who...who are you?!"
"I?"
Xie Yuting smiled slightly, but that smile sent chills down one's spine.
"You can call me... Meichuan Wanzi. As for my identity, you are not qualified to know. You just need to remember that you, and your usefulness, now belong to me."
Prince Hui felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He finally realized that he might have fallen into a carefully designed trap from the very beginning.
……
Mindu Yipin is a luxurious penthouse in Qinluo.
The bathroom was warmly lit.
Qin Luo stood shirtless, with his back to the mirror and to Ai Yiqian, whose eyes were red and swollen.
His back was now covered with cuts and bruises of varying sizes and depths. Most shockingly, there were several shards of glass deeply embedded in his flesh, some still slightly bleeding. Although he had used his inner energy to protect his vital organs at the moment of the car accident, the violent impact and roll, coupled with his efforts to protect Ai Yiqian, meant that his back had absorbed most of the impact and damage from the glass shards.
"You...you really aren't going to the hospital? These shards of glass..."
Ai Yiqian held tweezers and disinfectant in her hands, her fingers trembling slightly, her voice trembling with tears.
Under Qin Luo's guidance, she had just carefully removed several large shards of glass from his back, but there were still some small ones embedded very deeply.
"No need, I can handle it myself."
Qin Luo's voice was a little hoarse, but very calm.
In front of him were some strange powders and ointments, which were medicines he had prepared himself.
"Hospitals are too much trouble, and there are some injuries they can't handle."
He paused, turned his head, smiled at Ai Yiqian, and tried to ease the atmosphere.
"What? You think my back is ugly?"
"You still have the nerve to joke around!"
Ai Yiqian finally couldn't hold back her tears. She remembered the moment of the car accident, when Qin Luo turned the steering wheel without hesitation and hit the car with his own side, and then used his body to protect her.
That kind of selfless devotion was like the most intense brand, seared into her heart.
"Do you know...you almost..."
"I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
Qin Luo reached out to touch her head, but the movement aggravated the wound on his back, causing him to frown slightly.
Ai Yiqian quickly pressed him down.
"do not move!"
She sniffed, wiped away her tears, looked at Qin Luo's profile so close to hers, and suddenly mustered her courage to whisper.
"Qin Luo... could you... could you repeat what you said in the car?"
"What?"
Qin Luo pretended to be stupid.
"It's...it's what you said before the car accident..."
Two blushes rose on Ai Yiqian's cheeks, and her voice was barely audible.
Qin Luo's heart softened as he looked at her shy yet expectant expression.
He stopped teasing her, turned around, and although the movement aggravated his wound and made him gasp slightly, he still reached out his uninjured left hand and gently put his arm around Ai Yiqian's waist, pulling her into his embrace.
He lowered his head, his forehead touching hers, their noses almost touching, their warm breaths mingling.
"Ai Yiqian, I like you."
He looked into her eyes and spoke clearly and solemnly, word by word.
Ai Yiqian's eyelashes trembled violently, her cheeks were as red as ripe apples, and her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of her chest.
She didn't flinch or push him away; she simply closed her eyes, tears still clinging to her long eyelashes, and softly murmured "Mmm."
This subtle response was like the most melodious note.
Looking at her shy, closed-eye demeanor, ready to be taken, Qin Luo's last trace of hesitation vanished.
Without further hesitation, he lowered his head and kissed those slightly trembling, soft lips.
In the bathroom, warm steam, mixed with a faint medicinal scent and their own scent, enveloped the two of them tightly.
The tenderness and excitement in the bathroom were abruptly interrupted by an untimely, yet unusually persistent and urgent doorbell ring.
"Ding-dong—ding-dong—ding-dong—!!"
The doorbell rang one after another, carrying a sense of urgency that could not be ignored. It pierced through the heavy door and clearly entered the room, disrupting the warm and cozy atmosphere that had just begun to warm up.
Ai Yiqian, who was with her eyes closed, immersed in Qin Luo's gentle kiss, suddenly opened her eyes like a startled fawn, her long eyelashes still damp with moisture.
She subconsciously nudged Qin Luo gently, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes darted nervously toward the door.
Qin Luo frowned slightly at the unexpected interruption, feeling somewhat displeased. However, he knew that someone so persistent in ringing the doorbell at this time was probably dealing with something important.
"Don't be afraid, I'll go take a look."
He gently kissed Ai Yiqian's smooth forehead, comforting her.
Ai Yiqian nodded shyly, quickly broke free from his embrace, straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, lowered her head, and ran back to the guest room where she had stayed the night before like a startled rabbit. She closed the door, leaned against it, and could still hear her heart pounding like a drum.
Qin Luo watched her flee in panic, smiled helplessly, grabbed a clean T-shirt and put it on to cover the hideous wound on her back, then walked towards the entrance.
Looking through the peephole, one could see Blade standing outside the door, his expression cold and his clothes black.
He stood there like a drawn blade, and even through the door, one could feel the invisible pressure emanating from him.
Qin Luo opened the door.
"Your Highness." (End of Chapter)