Chapter 637 Misjudged
Nan Chen remained silent. Ouyang Qing was the culprit who gave the order to poison Erbao. She deserved to be punished for that.
He did not expect that underneath Ouyang Qing’s innocent appearance lies a vicious woman. It was inhumane of her to hurt even a child.
She was born into a great family and was well educated, yet she would stoop so low to hurt an innocent child. “You should know that I never liked you,” said Nan Chen.
“I know.” Ouyang Qi nodded. “If you can let my father and my family members go, I can agree to all your conditions, even if you want me dead.” “Dead?”
“Yes. I know they have crossed the line this time, and it’s impossible for you to forgive them over an apology. That’s why I’m willing to agree to all your conditions, even if you want me to trade my life in exchange for their freedom. Just a word from you and I’ll find a tall building to jump down from right away. I am willing to atone for their sins with my life, and I hope you can agree with it,” said Ouyang Qi.
Nan Chen looked at Ouyang Qi and remained silent. Ouyang Qi continued, “I know you don’t like me and don’t trust me. How about this? Once you agree, we can find a building together, and you can watch me hop down from the rooftop. If I dare refuse to jump, you can get your men to throw me off the building.”
“Unlike your father, I don’t kill people,” said Nan Chen coldly.
“I know, so I am doing this willingly. Don’t worry. You won’t be implicated. I’ll mention this in my will.”
Nan Chen turned around. “Mr. Chai, bring us my grandpa’s sleeping pills. I want the whole bottle of it.”
“Understood.”
Chai Hua grasped the message in his words and quickly brought him the bottle of sleeping pills.
Nan Chen placed the bottle before Ouyang Qi and remained silent.
“Great. I only have one request. You must let my mother and sister go. Also, find me a nice graveyard and bury me there. I don’t want stray dogs picking at my body,” said Ouyang Qi.
Still, Nan Chen remained silent.
Ouyang Qi opened the bottle lid and poured half of the sleeping pills into his mouth. He munched the pills loudly and took a glass of water before taking a sip and swallowing them in one gulp.
The scene startled Nan Chen.
From what he remembered, Ouyang Qi had always been an unsophisticated playboy who knew nothing but to enjoy his life lavishly.
To his surprise, the same unsophisticated playboy actually had the gall to stand up and save the Ouyang family from being crushed entirely.
At first, Nan Chen thought Ouyang Qi was only bluffing about trading his life in exchange for his family. Unexpectedly, Ouyang Qi meant every word he uttered.
“Will I suffer in pain after taking the pills? Or will I die in my sleep?” Ouyang Qi looked at Nan Chen.
“I’m not sure,” said Nan Chen.
“Anyway, I hope you keep your promise. I won’t leave this place or go to the hospital. Instead, I will stay here so that you can confirm I’m dead. Then, you must let my family go.”
“Aren’t you afraid of death?”
“I am. In fact, I’m scared stiff right now, but there’s no other option left for me. I’ve always been the most useless in our family, and I have never done anything for them. So, I figured I could do something for them before I die. Can you give me a bottle of wine? That will help me boost my courage. You know, I am indeed afraid of death,” said Ouyang Qi.
“Aren’t you afraid that you’d die for nothing?”
“Well, I trust you. Since you promised to let my family go, I know you will keep your word.”
“The thing is, I haven’t promised you that,” said Nan Chen coldly.
“Then how could you let me take the pills? Nan Chen, I thought you were a man of your word. That’s why I trusted you, but you set me up instead. I need to call an ambulance now. I can’t die for nothing!” Ou Yangqi panicked.
“Forget it. Those pills are just vitamins. You won’t die, so don’t bother causing a scene,” said Nan Chen.
“What? Are you messing with me?”
“Did you really think I won’t be held responsible if you die in my house? Ouyang Qi, it’s useless for you to do this. As I said before, Ouyang Duo has broken the law and must face punishment. I’m surprised someone like you actually has the courage to do this at such a critical time. You may leave now and settle your family’s mess. From what I had gathered, your mom was aware of what Ouyang Duo did, but she didn’t participate. I’ll find someone to try and get her released on bail. As for Ouyang Qing, I won’t let her go free for what she has done to my daughter. It’s the same for Ouyang Duo. He almost killed me, and there’s no way I’d let him go that easily. You don’t have to die, so you can go and pick up your mom. That’s the most I can allow. Don’t bother negotiating with me for the others, for I will never agree!” said Nan Chen.
“Nan Chen…”
Nan Chen waved his hand and gestured at Chai Hua, saying, “Mr. Chai, send the guest out.”
Chai Hua looked at Ouyang Qi. “Let’s go. It’s useless for you to keep making a scene here.”
Albeit unwilling, Ouyang Qi stood up and was about to take off the coat Nan Chen had given him earlier when the latter stopped him.
“Keep it. It’s cold outside. Your father was wrong to look down on you before. I hope you can revive the Ouyang family and Sunshine Corporation again. Also, I have one more thing to remind you of. I’m short-selling many companies under Sunshine Corporation. At the same time, I notice many funds are coming in from buying Sunshine Corporation’s shares. I think you understand what that means,” said Nan Chen.
“Are you saying someone else is bottom-fishing and trying to acquire Sunshine Corporation?” Sure enough, Ouyang Qi was not only a wastrel that knew nothing about the business world.
“You can judge the situation yourself. I’m only reminding you of this. You may leave now.” Nan Chen waved a dismissive hand.
“Nan Chen, thank you for letting my mother go, but we can no longer be friends,” said Ouyang Qi.
“We were never friends, to begin with. So stop wasting your breath saying this nonsense. Leave.”
With that, Nan Chen turned his wheelchair around and started toward the dining hall.
It was time to eat.
Nan Zhengde had the servants prepare a table full of dishes. He was in the mood to celebrate Nanshi Corporation surviving the crisis.
“Chen, what were you talking about with Ouyang Qi back there? The Ouyang family is our enemy now. He will soon take his revenge on us, so why would you even bother talking to him?” Nan Xing asked.
“I’m really impressed by Ouyang Qi. I didn’t expect him to do that,” said Nan Chen.
“Chen is right. Ouyang Qi is seen as the prodigal son by everyone else, yet he performed well in such a critical time,” Nan Zhengde agreed.
“He’s not that good. Stop trying to boost his image when he’s still as useless as before,” Nan Xing disagreed.
“Perhaps he was bluffing when he offered his life to atone for their sins because he knew I wouldn’t let him die. But then again, it’s worth applauding that he had the courage to come to the Nan residence and plead with us. Also, he never participated in Ouyang Duo’s wrongdoings. This is enough to prove that he’s a man with principles. Who knows? He may become our biggest rival in the future,” said Nan Chen.
“I agree. I think he has a promising future. You’re the most outstanding one among the younger generation, and other kids are nowhere comparable to you. That’s why I believe you need more competitors to keep you alert. You can only strike better under pressure. So, we must not let Ouyang Duo’s wrongdoings implicate Ouyang Qi.” Nan Zhengde nodded in agreement.
“Grandpa, you don’t have to worry about me staying idle. I noticed recently that someone else could become my competitor,” said Nan Chen.
“Really? Are you referring to the person that has been secretly purchasing Sunshine Corporation’s shares?”
