"Dad, Mom... you've truly disappointed me!"
Min Ziqiong sighed deeply.
A look of utter despair flashed in her eyes.
Initially, Min Ziqiong held a sliver of hope that her parents would change, that they would remember their roles as parents.
But the appearance of this robber changed her mind completely.
It plunged Min Ziqiong into despair, extinguishing any lingering expectations she had for her parents.
"Alright, put away that toy gun!"
"I know you're just an actor hired by my parents. This has nothing to do with you, and I can't be bothered to report you to the police and hold you responsible."
"Please do me a favor and close the door from the outside, and tell my parents: they should forget about getting their Shenjing formula! I will absolutely not hand it over to them!"
With that, Min Ziqiong gestured for him to leave.
Min Ziqiong's actions completely baffled the representative from Baojie, who was disguised as a robber.
He stared at Min Ziqiong, utterly bewildered, almost blurting out: What play are you putting on, lady?
Who's the actor?
Who are you insulting!
He was a professional robber, alright?
Bang!
The Baojie representative suddenly turned his gun and fired at a vase in the bedroom.
The vase instantly exploded into a pile of fragments.
The deafening gunshot echoed within the bedroom, making Nannan let out a scream.
Min Ziqiong's face changed drastically at the sight.
It was a real gun!
Could it be that this person wasn't an actor hired by her parents?
Or perhaps her parents had gone all out this time, not using a prop gun but a real one?
Impossible!
Even if her parents were inhuman, they wouldn't go this far.
Min Ziqiong knew her parents all too well. They wouldn't hesitate to do anything for their selfish interests, but they would absolutely shy away from murder and arson!
Because their ultimate goal was money. With the money, they'd buy houses, cars, and jewelry, desperately seeking validation among their old friends.
In other words – showing off!
But if they killed someone, even if they got the money, they'd have to flee and could no longer stay in Jianghai.
How could they show off then?
This didn't fit their behavior logic!
"Oh no! This isn't an actor, it's a real robber!" Min Ziqiong's heart sank, and she instantly understood the truth.
"Miss Min, I'm tired of playing games with you. Let's be blunt! My name is Herbert, the negotiation representative for Baojie Company in the Great Dragon Country region. We've already communicated our willingness to cooperate and shown our utmost sincerity, but unfortunately, you didn't appreciate it."
"It forced me to approach your parents. It turns out your parents, like you, were nothing but deception! The reason I'm on this path is half your fault and half your parents' fault!"
"Now, you have two choices. Either hand over the Shenjing formula, or die."
"Of course, before you die, I will make sure to try something. For example, I will take your lovely and cute daughter and pull out her teeth one by one, cut off her fingers one by one, or perhaps pull out her nails bit by bit..."
"Oh, God forgive me, this is too cruel. Just hearing it makes my heart ache. Actually, this is thanks to a movie from your Dragon Country. That movie taught me these cruel punishments. I must say, your Dragon Country certainly has a way with this."
Herbert spoke, his gaze sweeping over Nannan.
His expression was as if he would act against Nannan at any moment!
"Don't be rash!" Min Ziqiong, terrified, quickly hugged Nannan, shielding her with her body.
"Actually, the situation isn't as bad as you think. You being the regional representative for Baojie Company in the Great Dragon Country proves your capability. Even if you don't secure the cooperation rights for Shenjing, you won't be fired."
"Even if you are fired, with your abilities, you won't have trouble finding another job. For example, I admire you greatly. Once my new company is established, I will immediately hire you as the overseas negotiation officer for Shenjing. How about it?"
Min Ziqiong subtly dangled a bait.
Herbert seemed tempted.
The hand holding the gun shifted slightly.
But the next second, Herbert suddenly grinned menacingly: "Miss Min, there's a saying in your Dragon Country – 'We're both thousand-year-old foxes, why are we playing with Pu Song Ling's tales?'"
"Do you think I wouldn't anticipate that after I join your company, you'll get your revenge and send me to the police? I'm not that foolish!"
"Besides, how much money can I earn by joining your company? But once I get the Shenjing formula, I can earn tens of billions! I can distinguish between these differences!"
"So, stop playing tricks. Honestly hand over the Shenjing formula, and I might consider sparing your life. Otherwise... do you believe I'll make your daughter suffer right now?"
With that, Herbert suddenly lunged forward and grabbed Nannan!
Like dragging a chick, he grabbed Nannan by the hair and forcibly pulled her from Min Ziqiong's arms!
"Nannan!" Min Ziqiong cried out in alarm, trying to snatch her back.
But the next moment, a gun barrel was pressed against her forehead.
"I'll give you ten seconds."
"In ten seconds, if I don't see the Shenjing, I'll cut off your daughter's finger first!"
"If I still don't see the Shenjing, I'll pull out her teeth!"
"If I still don't see the Shenjing, I'll break her limbs and let you watch her scream, writhe, and die slowly before your eyes!"
Min Ziqiong shivered instantly.
She couldn't bear to imagine that scene, let alone face it.
Min Ziqiong finally caved.
Tears welling up in her eyes, she nodded repeatedly: "I'll give it, I'll give it! As long as you don't hurt Nannan, I'll give you everything!"
Herbert laughed triumphantly: "Then what are you standing around for? Go get it for me!"
"To urge you to move faster, I'll give you some motivation first!"
With that, Herbert suddenly bent Nannan's finger.
The force seemed as if he intended to break it!
"Ah!" Nannan let out a pained scream.
"Stop! Please stop!" Min Ziqiong pleaded in panic.
Unfortunately, Herbert remained unmoved and began to count down.
"Ten!"
"Nine!"
Min Ziqiong instantly fell into despair.
Did she really have to hand over the Shenjing formula to this devil?
Just as Min Ziqiong was caught in a dilemma, she saw a ripple-like light suddenly erupt from Nannan.
At the same time, Nannan's pained cries, amplified by this light, surged a thousandfold into Herbert's ears.
Herbert's vision instantly darkened, and his body lost its balance.
With a thud, he fell to the ground!
He felt as if he were sinking into mud, unable to move!
Nannan seized the opportunity to escape and ran back to Min Ziqiong's side.
Herbert, lying on the ground, stared wide-eyed at the scene, unable to believe his eyes.
He, a proud fitness enthusiast and avid military fan who had participated in numerous military training camps, was being overpowered by a five-year-old child!