Chapter 140: Chapter 140 Park Kidnapping Case_1

Zhu Qing ignored Zhang Xian and began undressing next to the wardrobe.

Seeing that Zhu Qing was trying to seduce him again, Zhang Xian’s mouth twitched unnaturally a few times, and he opened the door to leave.

"What are you doing?" Zhu Qing turned her head and snapped, "Zhang Xian, are you a man? I’m giving you everything, but you just keep avoiding me. What’s your game?"

Zhang Xian hesitated for a moment, then closed the door again.

Zhu Qing smiled slightly and began to undress. Soon, she was left only in her underwear. The purple bra and panties contrasted with her fair skin, creating an irresistible temptation.

Zhang Xian swallowed, hurriedly averting his eyes, for fear that he wouldn’t be able to resist.

Zhu Qing, enhanced by skincare powder, was even more attractive. Her fair skin shimmered under the light, exuding a captivating glow.

"Useless guy." Zhu Qing put on a white nightgown, shot Zhang Xian a disdainful glance and flopped onto the bed, saying, "I’d like to see if you’re planning to spend the whole night standing at the door."

Zhang Xian wiped his nose, sat down cross-legged on the spot, and closed his eyes.

Zhu Qing didn’t believe that Zhang Xian would sit there all night. She lay on the bed and quietly waited. However, she had been so tired from the day’s travel that she soon fell asleep.

When she woke up the next morning, she saw Zhang Xian was still sitting by the door. She picked up a pillow and threw it at him.

Zhang Xian caught the pillow and asked, "Qingqing, did I do something to upset you?"

"I’m not feeling well, okay?"

Zhu Qing took off her nightgown, changed into her clothes, and stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut.

Zhang Xian had really not come to bed all night. Could it be that she was so unattractive that lying on the bed didn’t spark any interest in him at all? It was a huge blow to her self-esteem.

Zhang Xian chuckled, unfazed,

and got up to leave the room.

"Qingqing, Xiao Zhang, why are you up so early?" Liu Xiaowen was busy in the kitchen. Seeing Zhang Xian and Zhu Qing come downstairs, she asked with a smile.

Zhu Qing pouted and answered, "I didn’t sleep well."

Liu Xiaowen was taken aback, then turned to look at Zhang Xian with a strange expression. Qingqing was in such a bad mood so early in the morning. Something must have happened last night. Could it be...

Zhang Xian halted, feeling somewhat ill at ease under Liu Xiaowen’s odd gaze.

"Hey, aren’t you going to brush your teeth?" Zhu Qing saw Zhang Xian standing in the stairway. She rattled the cup and toothbrush she was holding, and asked.

Zhang Xian walked over and asked, "Where’s my toothbrush?"

Zhu Qing smiled and responded, "If you don’t mind, you can use mine."

Zhang Xian reluctantly took the toothbrush and cup, and asked, "Aren’t there any spare toothbrushes?"

Seeing Zhang Xian’s hesitation, Zhu Qing, irked, stomped on his foot and stomped off, her face turning a dangerous shade of green. This jerk was becoming more and more intolerable - always try to act innocent after taking advantage of her.

Zhang Xian’s lips twitched unnaturally a few times. He couldn’t be bothered to argue with Zhu Qing. He looked at the toothbrush, then began brushing his teeth with a smile.

It had to be said that this was also a kind of advantage. He couldn’t directly take Zhu Qing, but a little bit of compensation here and there was okay. A kiss, a touch; it was all harmless.

...

The breakfast was sumptuous with a variety of food to choose from.

Zhang Xian picked up a glass of milk and a piece of cake, and asked while eating, "Auntie, why didn’t I see uncle today?"

"He..." Liu Xiaowen’s smile abruptly faded, "Something happened at the company. We can’t produce any substantial evidence, so the police have taken your uncle away."

"What? Dad got arrested?" Zhu Qing exclaimed. "No wonder my call didn’t go through earlier!"

"Yes." Liu Xiaowen nodded. "What we need to do now is find out who framed the Zhu family as soon as possible. Otherwise, your dad might end up in prison."

Zhu Qing frowned and asked, "Mom, do you suspect anyone? Who would want to harm us?"

"I’m not very sure about that." Liu Xiaowen said, "You know I’m a housewife; I never get involved in the company’s affairs. But, there are three pharmaceutical companies in Yantai that are very competitive. If anyone wanted to frame us, it would probably be one of the other two. Recently, your father’s company launched two new drugs, which probably made those companies jealous."

Zhang Xian asked, "Which two pharmaceutical companies?"

"It’s Hachi Pharmaceuticals and Dragonfly Pharmaceuticals," Liu Xiaowen answered. "Hachi Pharmaceuticals is the most suspicious; they are the most ambitious of the three."

Zhang Xian took a bite of the cake and mumbled, "Auntie, leave this matter to me. Don’t worry."

"But... It feels wrong to trouble you," Liu Xiaowen muttered politely.

Zhu Qing snorted and said, "Mom, don’t be polite with him. He owes us."

"Alright, hurry up and finish your breakfast. We’re going to buy groceries and I’m going to cook something delicious for you at lunch." Liu Xiaowen nodded and smiled.

Zhang Xian looked at Liu Xiaowen, then at Zhu Qing, eventually shaking his head with a bitter smile. It was a tough task being a charming man; all kinds of troubles piling up, it was a lot to handle.

"By the way, Mom..." Zhu Qing suddenly remembered something. She asked, "Didn’t you say that Yan Yan’s car accident was suspicious? Was someone trying to hurt Yan Yan?"

"I only suspect it. But to be cautious, I need to find a bodyguard for Yan Yan." Liu Xiaowen frowned, "And you need to be careful too. Don’t wander around everywhere."

"Mom, let Zhang Xian protect Yan Yan, I don’t trust anyone else." Zhu Qing took Zhang Xian’s hand and said, "He looks very young. He could blend in at school."

Zhang Xian got a surprise and asked, "You... you’re not asking me to go to school, are you?"

"Why? Is there a problem?" Zhu Qing reminded him, "Zhang Xian, I’m telling you, my sister’s safety is in your hands. Besides, Yan Yan is your little aunt."

Zhang Xian coughed once, having no choice but to agree.

Even though Liu Xiaowen only suspected that Zhu Yan’s accident was intentional, she had to be prepared for the worst.

"Hmm, eat quickly."

Zhu Qing giggled and said, "After we finish eating, let’s all go grocery shopping."

...

Parks are typically lively in the early mornings, with the elderly, now long past their prime no longer energetic as the young. They deserve a leisurely, worry-free retirement after a lifetime of hard work.

The well-being of the elders is the strongest support for the younger generations, which eases their worries significantly.

The soft sunlight bathed the park, where there were people everywhere.

Some were seen chit chatting in groups, walking children, playing chess or exercising early in the morning. It was a heartwarming sight.

Zhu Qing and Liu Xiaowen went to the market, and Zhang Xian didn’t go with them, instead, he sat on a stone bench by the park, leisurely smoking a cigarette, leg crossed over the other.

Not far away, an elderly man dressed in martial arts gear was practicing Tai Chi. His continuous and fluid movements revealed his mastery, having fully grasped the essence of Tai Chi.

What’s more, his type of Tai Chi was not the typical one used for regular health purposes, but a softer form mixed with firmness.

"That old man appears to be a Tai Chi master," Zhang Xian observed for a moment, slightly interested.

His Master, Master Gui, is a strong expert in ancient martial arts, and Zhang Xian was only vaguely familiar with traditional Chinese martial arts. However, he could still understand a bit by studying the body and momentum of Tai Chi.

"Eh, that old man seems to have a bit of a background!" Zhang Xian glanced and quickly noted two middle-aged men in suits who were standing not far away, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Clearly, these two middle-aged men were the old man’s bodyguards and were masterful experts even among ordinary people.

"Young man, do you have a good understanding of Tai Chi?"

The old man finished his practice and came over to sit beside Zhang Xian, smiling as he asked, "I saw you watching me practice earlier, you seemed very engrossed and kept nodding your head. It made me quite curious!"

"Eh..." Zhang Xian didn’t expect the old man to come over, so he laughed it off and said, "I can’t follow Tai Chi at all. I was just watching your performance."

The old man stroked his chin, laughed and said, "Young man, are you insulting my intelligence?"

Zhang Xian retorted, "Does your intelligence still need me to insult?"

The old man was stunned, his mouth twitching.

Just then, a middle-aged man rushed over, grabbed Zhang Xian’s collar and said angrily, "Kid, you’ve got some nerve."

"Cough..." Zhang Xian coughed, pointing at the man’s hand, laughed and said: "Take your hand off me. Or else, three seconds later, you’ll regret it."

The middle-aged man lifted Zhang Xian up by his collar and coldly asked, "Will I regret? And why should I regret?"

The old man wanted to stop him, but when he saw that Zhang Xian was calm, he felt interested. His intuition told him that this young man was no ordinary person, at least not everyone could possess such temperament.

"Ah..."

Suddenly, a scream rang out from not far away.

Both Zhang Xian and the old man looked over, their faces paled. Someone was holding a woman hostage with a shiny black gun.

"You rascal..." The old man stood up and shouted, "Da Wu and Xiao Wu, go quickly."

The two men in suits didn’t hesitate and ran over, releasing Zhang Xian.

"Broad daylight and he’s holding a woman hostage. Disgraceful." The old man cursed, headed promptly towards the scene.

Zhang Xian raised an eyebrow and followed the men.

Despite the hostage-taker having a gun, the old man and the two security men rushed over without hesitation. It was the act of a true macho man. This display made Zhang Xian feel that the old man was not as simple as he seemed.

"Stop, let the lady go!" Da Wu ran a few meters in front of the middle-aged man and shouted.

The middle-aged man holding the woman hostage was shocked, pointed his gun at Da Wu, and furiously roared, "Who the hell are you? Dare to interfere in my business? Believe it or not, I’ll blow your head off with a gunshot!"

Xiao Wu also walked over but didn’t dare to act rashly. With their hostage and gun, he could kill a person if any mistake were made.

"Let go of the lady, if there’s an issue, you can come at me."

Zhang Xian didn’t have as many concerns as Da Wu and Xiao Wu and walked towards the hostage-taker with a smile on his face.

Seeing this, the old man shouted, "Young fellow, what are you doing? Get back here now, you’ll inflame the situation and harm the hostage!"

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