Lin Quang carried Anna on his back as she amused herself by playing with his ears, while Lin Qing surveyed the area.
"Where are those men?" Lin Qing inquired.
"They abandoned the mission upon sighting both of you," the system responded.
"Those men who caused so much trouble for the male lead and left us alone?" Lin Qing found it unbelievable.
"Well, host , truthfully those men were unaware of the male lead's identity, Since his identity would be revealed later , they didn't know him and lassumed he was a busybody trying to become a hero.
However, they are acquainted with Lin Company since they're man of Madam Qian, so they informed her" the system explained.
Lin Qing nodded. "So, Madam Qian know that Anna is with us. Huhh. Let's she what she'll do next."
While they were carrying Anna, Lin Qing noticed Liu Jun walking towards them from the corner.
Liu Jun approached them with cold eyes and a chilling aura, making the hall feel even colder. His furrowed eyebrows conveyed his demeanor as he gazed at Lin Quang and then unconscious Qian An then his eyes met with Lin Qing.
Their eye contact felt like a battle for Lin Qing she fought the urge to attack him right there.
Liu Jun silently passed by as they also walked away.
Lin Quang carried Qian An, and they finally reached the back door, making their way to the car.
"Brother, I think you should continue to the banquet. I'll take care of Anna," Lin Qing suggested.
Lin Quang furrowed his brow. "Are you sure?"
"Yes, go on. This is an important occasion. I'll take two of the bodyguards with me. Don't worry," she assured him.
"Okay, Qing Qing, you guys be careful," he replied.
He then spoke to the two bodyguards, issued some instructions, and headed back to the banquet hall.
Lin Qing sat with Anna in the back seat as one of the bodyguards drove them to the hospital.
At present, Qian An lay unconscious. Lin Qing escorted her to the VIP room, where a doctor examined her and administered intravenous medication. Lin Qing also arranged for a blood test, intending to use it as evidence when Qian An confronted her stepmother.
Observing the young girl's pale and sickly face, Lin Qing murmured to herself, "Yes, the world is truly unfair."
She instructed one of the guards to buy some clothes, shoes, makeup removers, and other essential items for herself and Anna, if they leave wearing shiny gowns it would be really eye catching.
Changing into a gray sweater and sweatpants, Lin Qing stowed her evening gown and jewelry in a bag, sending them to her car while she waited for Anna to wake up.
"Do you have surveillance footage of the drugging incident?" Lin Qing inquired of the system.
"If someone were to ask where you obtained it, what would you say?" the system inquired.
"I'd say I bribed one of the guards who monitors the surveillance. What else can I say?" Lin Qing retorted.
"Whatever you choose to do, host, it's your life," the system responded.
Anna began to stir.
"Lin Qing?" she asked distrustfully.
Lin Qing shrugged. "How do you feel?" she inquired.
"Like shit," Qian An replied weakly, not displaying her usual arrogance in front of Lin Qing.
"Look at this," Lin Qing urged, handing her phone to Qian An.
As she watched, Qian An's fingers tightened on the phone, turning white from the pressure. "Hey, hey, that's my phone," Lin Qing quipped, attempting to lighten the mood.
"So, what do you want to do?" Lin Qing asked.
Qian An looked at Lin Qing. "What can I do? She's my father's wife. She's the mother of the future heirs of Qian company.
What can I do? Tell me, Lin Qing, what should I do?"
"I can't decide for you. This is something you have to consider on your own.This is a family matter in the end.
Do you want to maintain ties with the Qian family or sever them? "
Qian An didn't answer , she looked at Lin Qing.
Lin Qing tossed keys to the hospital bed.
"Take it, these are the keys to the house I stayed during university.
Also I'll leave Mr. Ju (the bodyguard) with you, he'll give you a ride there, it's safer than your apartment. "
Qian An was still speechless about the way Lin Qing behaved.
'Why is she helping me?'
She thought.
Lin Qing continued.
"The hospital bill is settled, and the bags over there contain clothes, shoes, and other necessities you might need.
Take your time to think,when you're ready, give me a call," Lin Qing said domineeringly and left the hospital ward.
Qian An was dumbfounded.
"Is she helping me or ordering me around?" She mumbled..