Chapter 286

Chapter 286

She’s No Fool

If they chose to stay, there was simply no way to do so unless they could lock down Nan City, cutting off any chance of information leaking—but that was completely impossible.

The Zheng family in Jing City also knew this was unfeasible. In the end, they made their decision: Zheng Rong, Zheng Jie’s father, would lead the capable members of the younger generation and the youngest members of the Zheng family to Nan City, preserving the family’s foundation. If nothing went wrong, they could return anytime. But if things went south, they’d bail from Nan City and go abroad immediately. With the Zheng family’s decades of connections, they could easily rebuild and ensure their survival.

Once the decision was made, the Zheng family in Jing City sprang into action. They believed they had acted early, not realizing that Zhang Shengguo—who had yet to reunite with Lu Hang—had already secretly tipped off their plans. The Zheng family had been under surveillance for some time.

When the Zheng family began their movements, Zhang Shengguo’s side received the intel and passed it to Lu Hang, who then informed Lin Kangnian.

No one suspected anything about Lin Kangnian being with Lu Hang and the others. After all, it was common knowledge that Lin Nannan was the daughter swapped at birth by the Lin family. Resentful of her parents’ ignorance, which had caused her so much suffering, she refused to acknowledge them. Meanwhile, Lin Kangnian, not wanting to upset his parents, had been trying to bridge the gap and mend their sibling relationship. So, him talking to Lu Hang didn’t seem suspicious.

Upon learning the news, Lin Kangnian frowned at Lu Hang and said, “Just how much shady business has the Lin family been involved in? Instead of lying low at the first sign of trouble, they’re running away?”

He had some suspicions but wasn’t entirely certain. After all, Zheng Jie’s schemes against Lu Hang and Nan Nan had been covert—no open fight had broken out, and no one had openly broken ties. The Zheng family’s decision was baffling.

“They’re afraid,” Lu Hang cut to the heart of it. “The Zheng family’s actions have left them too scared to roll the dice. They know exposure is inevitable, so they made their choice swiftly. This only further proves how deeply entrenched the Zheng family’s power is in Nan City—so much so that they’re willing to disregard everything.”

Lin Kangnian fell silent. Just as Lu Hang and Lin Nannan wondered if he was worried about the Zheng family, he suddenly turned to Lin Nannan and said, “Nan Nan, if the Zheng family goes all-in, they’ll surely defect from Nan City. And your skills—the Zheng family knows them well. Once they decide to burn bridges and abandon everything here, they’ll come for you first. You’re valuable to them, their best insurance. So, I want to arrange for you to leave first.”

Lin Nannan, who had been enjoying herself while waiting to see the Zheng family’s downfall, immediately protested, “Hell no!”

“Mr. Lin,” Lu Hang interjected, knowing Lin Kangnian meant well but fearing his approach might backfire. “Nan Nan is already under surveillance. If the Zheng family truly goes all-in, her bolting would just make her a bigger target.”

Lin Kangnian paused at Lu Hang’s words and didn’t bring up the topic again.

“Keep an eye on her. She’s fearless and will do anything. When dealing with desperate people, it’s better to be cautious.” Knowing Lin Nannan wouldn’t listen to him, Lin Kangnian turned to Lu Hang.

“I know,” Lu Hang assured him.

No one understood Lin Nannan’s temperament better than he did. Once she set her mind to something, she wouldn’t care about the dangers—she’d plow right through.

Lin Nannan watched their cautious exchange, rolled her eyes hard, muttering under her breath.

She wasn’t a fool. Did they really think she didn’t know what she could and couldn’t do?