The next second, with a loud bang, the entire house was blown into the air.
The deafening explosion sent people rushing out of their homes along the entire street, causing chaos.
Soon, police cars and ambulances arrived.
On a luxurious, giant cruise ship, a masked man watched the five bodies being carried out of the rubble. The corner of his mouth, visible outside the mask, curved into a cold, sneering arc.
Nokas quickly learned about Nan Xiao's accident.
Lan Haolin's first thought was that his daughter was responsible. He dared not tell Nan Zhenting directly, so he went to find Chao Chao first.
"Chao Chao, your father had an accident..."
"I know." Chao Chao wiped the tears from his face. "Grandpa, I want to go back to China."
"Okay, Grandpa will go back with you... Chao Chao, do you think it was your mother? If it really was your mother, how will I explain it to your grandfather?"
Chao Chao shook his head. "No, I've been listening to her and Ying's calls. They've been mobilizing troops and haven't made a move yet."
"Then it was that mysterious person who did it!"
"Yes, my dad also said it was him."
"Your dad said?"
"Yes, he called me while he was on his way to find that subordinate." Chao Chao pursed his lips and looked up at Lan Haolin. "Grandpa, my dad said that no matter what happened to him, I shouldn't panic. He said for you and Grandpa to accompany me back to take charge of the situation."
Lan Haolin's eyes instantly reddened. How old was the child to face such things? "Alright, I'll tell your grandfather. We'll fly to China right away."
"I'll tell Grandpa. I'm afraid he won't be able to bear it, but if I tell him, he'll definitely be strong for me and my sister."
Lan Haolin looked around. "Where is Mumu?"
"She's next door constantly calling my mother. I've told her, but she won't listen."
"Sigh, I'll go see her. You go tell your grandfather."
Chao Chao nodded and walked out the door.
Nan Zhenting had already learned of his son's accident and was hesitating whether to tell the two children when Chao Chao entered his bedroom before him.
"Grandpa, my dad had an accident. The outside world is spreading rumors that he's critically ill, but I know he made thorough preparations before going to find that subordinate."
Chao Chao paused and repeated what he had told Lan Haolin.
Nan Zhenting felt a little better after listening.
"Grandpa, my parents had accidents at the same time. At this moment, I can only rely on you and Grandpa."
Nan Zhenting bent down and picked him up. "No matter what we face in the future, Grandpa will fight alongside you."
Chao Chao nodded. "Then you get ready, we'll leave in a while. Before we go, I want to call Uncle Xiang Dong."
"I already called him, but he doesn't know your father's condition either. The hospital has been controlled by your second uncle's people, and no one can get close."
Chao Chao slid down from his grandfather's arms. "You pack your bags, I'll call my second uncle."
Nan Zhenting nodded. "Let's call him here. I also want to know about your dad as soon as possible."
Chao Chao took out his phone and dialed.
Ming Zicheng answered almost instantly. "Chao Chao, it's not convenient to talk on the phone. I'll tell you when you get back."
"Second Uncle, our conversation has been encrypted. I just want to ask, is my dad still alive?"
"He's alive."
Chao Chao's tense body relaxed slightly. "Thank you! My grandfather, Grandpa, and I will leave in a while."
Ming Zicheng said in a deep voice, "Chao Chao, be careful on the road. Your parents are both in accidents. I'm afraid he'll target you and Mumu again."
"Don't worry, we'll be fine."
"I'll send someone to meet you."
"Thank you. Goodbye, Second Uncle."
After saying goodbye to Ming Zicheng, Chao Chao looked up at Nan Zhenting. "Grandpa, we can leave now."
"Alright, let's not take Mumu. It's safer here than in China."
"We can't leave her here alone. She'll overthink things."
As Chao Chao spoke, he walked quickly with his short legs to Lan Yuxi's bedroom and pulled Mumu, who was still on the phone, up from the floor.
Mumu looked at him pitifully. "Brother, why isn't Mom answering my calls? If Mom knew Dad had an accident, her primary personality would definitely come back!"
"Stop calling Mom, come back with me to see Dad."
Mumu's dark eyes were filled with tears. "Brother, I'm scared... I'm scared Mom and Dad will leave us."
Chao Chao hugged her. "No, this is just temporary. Brother will protect you during this time."
Seeing that Mumu had finally stopped calling, Lan Haolin bent down and picked her up. "Let's go, Grandpa will take you back."
After Chao Chao left the room, he asked a servant to move his equipment onto the plane. After bidding farewell to everyone, he boarded the plane with his grandfather, great-grandfather, and fifth uncle.
The next day, in the evening in China, three planes landed on the helipad of Huo's Hospital.
The other five planes circled in the air until Chao Chao, Mumu, and others entered the hospital safely, and then they flew away.
Lan Muwei, Lan Muguo, Qiao Yufan, Nan Qiyue, the Nan family, the Luo family, the Duan family, the Hongmen, and others escorted the two young ones and the two elders to the ICU ward.
Ming Zicheng's subordinate stopped them. "The doctor instructed that Mr. Nan's injuries are severe and not suitable for visitors. Only two people can go in at most."
Nan Zhenting and Lan Haolin exchanged glances. Lan Haolin said in a deep voice, "You take Chao Chao in."
Mumu pouted. "I want to see Dad too."
Chao Chao squeezed Mumu's little hand and persuaded her. "Be good. Today, Grandpa and I will go in to see Dad. Tomorrow, you and Grandpa will go in."
"Okay, then tell Dad for me that I love him."
"Mm." Chao Chao let go of Mumu, put on a sterile gown with Nan Zhenting, and then entered the ICU.
Everyone waited outside with anticipation for thirty minutes before the grandfather and grandson emerged with red eyes.
Lan Haolin knew the situation was not good from their expressions and didn't even have the courage to ask.
"Nan Xiao is probably running out of time..." Nan Zhenting sighed low, then looked up at Nan Xiangdong and said, "Inform everyone, we'll hold a shareholder meeting tomorrow. And Xiang Nan, prepare for... the aftermath."
Cries instantly erupted in the hallway, and Lan Haolin's heart sank.
Mumu grabbed Chao Chao's hand. "Brother, you said Dad would be okay. Why is it like this?!"
Chao Chao lowered his eyes, held back his tears, and then said in a deep voice, "You still have me!"
Mumu burst into tears.
Nan Qiyue tearfully picked her up, trying to comfort her as she walked aside. Lan Muguo quickly followed.
Third Granduncle squeezed through the crowd from behind with a frown. "Zhenting, the family head has had such a major accident, why isn't the main wife here? The family cannot be without someone in charge!"