Su Ming, Ning Fengqing, and the others sped towards Xiyuan Village.
In Xiyuan Village, at Fan Qianqian's house.
Fan Qianqian's family lived a modest life. Her parents, lacking much education, relied on farming for their livelihood. The current house, a single-story flat, was built with government subsidies.
In the living room of Fan Qianqian's house, her parents were tied up with a rope. Opposite them, Luo Jin held a kitchen knife, sitting on a small stool with a grim expression.
The couple had been tied up all night, feeling hungry, thirsty, and disoriented.
"Xiao Jin, what happened? Tell your mom... Mom..."
Fan Qianqian's mother, Li Hui, tried to ask through her discomfort.
But before she could finish, Luo Jin shouted, "Shut up! You are not my mom! My real mom died fifteen years ago!"
Li Hui was startled and immediately fell silent.
"Luo Jin, you beast! We raised you for fifteen years, provided for your education. What are you doing now?" Fan Qianqian's father, Fan Gengsheng, roared in anguish.
At that moment, his heart felt like it was being ripped apart. For fifteen years, they had treated him like a son, only to end up in this situation. He regretted his decision to take him in.
Luo Jin, hearing Fan Gengsheng's words, remained unmoved, his face even more cold and stern. Suddenly, he stood up and kicked Fan Gengsheng in the face.
*Thud!*
*Ah!*
The muffled sound and Li Hui's scream echoed simultaneously. Fan Gengsheng and Li Hui fell to the floor, and Fan Gengsheng spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Ahh! Old Fan, Old Fan! Beast, beast!"
Li Hui cried and cursed.
"Shut up! Do you want me to kill you right now?"
Luo Jin slapped Li Hui across the face and brandished the knife, his eyes flashing with menace. Li Hui, clearly terrified, shut her mouth, only able to emit sorrowful sobs.
*Cough, cough...*
Fan Gengsheng coughed violently, blood mixed with saliva flowing from his mouth. The scene was utterly heartbreaking, but Luo Jin's eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Heh... heh..."
Luo Jin suddenly laughed, "Scream! Why aren't you screaming anymore? Keep screaming! Hahaha..."
"Forget it, forget it! Since you want to know, I'll tell you!"
"None of this would have happened if we could have continued to live harmoniously as before!"
"It's all because of your precious daughter!"
Initially, Luo Jin's voice was not loud, but as he spoke, he began to roar. He stepped forward and placed his foot on Fan Gengsheng, shouting, "Fan Gengsheng, why doesn't Fan Qianqian like me? Why?"
"Is it because I'm poor? In the past fifteen years, I always gave her the best things. Whatever she wanted, I would do anything to get it for her!"
"I treated her so well, but she didn't appreciate it. In the end, she got into the car of those filthy rich people!"
"Even the job I was about to get, she ruined it! My whole life was destroyed by her hands!"
*Thud!*
Luo Jin became more and more frantic, stomping on Fan Gengsheng's face and grinding his foot into it.
"Xiao Jin, Xiao Jin, I'm sorry, please stop, don't step on him anymore!"
Li Hui pleaded, but Luo Jin ignored her, pressing down even harder. Soon, Fan Gengsheng's face was bleeding profusely.
*Ah!*
Li Hui's heart was breaking, and she was close to fainting.
"Hahaha... It's all your fault, Fan Qianqian! Are you satisfied now? Are you satisfied?"
Luo Jin became even more deranged, completely losing his sanity.
*Squeal!*
Just then, the screeching sound of brakes was heard. Su Ming and Fan Qianqian had finally arrived at the house.
Fan Qianqian frantically unbuckled her seatbelt and ran into the house.
"Dad, Mom!"
She cried out, dashing into the living room. Su Ming followed closely behind.
Hearing the commotion, Luo Jin's crazed look softened, and he immediately pulled Fan Gengsheng and Li Hui up, holding the knife to Fan Gengsheng's neck.
*Ah!*
Fan Qianqian, seeing this, felt overwhelming grief and collapsed to the ground. Su Ming, with lightning reflexes, caught her, preventing her from falling.
When Su Ming looked up, his eyes blazed with fury.
"Beast!"
Su Ming couldn't help but shout.
Luo Jin visibly flinched, his hand trembling. But the deranged Luo Jin quickly steadied himself, shouting, "Su Ming, I knew you'd come. Hahaha... Take one step, and I'll kill this old man!"
He pressed the knife harder against Fan Gengsheng's neck.
"Luo Jin, you're crazy! What are you doing?"
Fan Qianqian, finally regaining her senses, sobbed and screamed hysterically.
"Fan Qianqian, you forced me to do this! You forced me!"
Luo Jin raged, his voice filled with madness.
"Don't be rash! Let's talk calmly!"
Ning Fengqing and the two others arrived, frowning at the sight.
"Who are you?"
Luo Jin tightened his grip on the knife, eyeing them warily.
"We are friends of Fan Qianqian!" Ning Fengqing said immediately.
As a trained police officer, Ning Fengqing knew revealing her identity would only escalate the situation.
"Friends? Don't lie! Who would believe Fan Qianqian has friends like you?"
Luo Jin sneered, "Look at your clothes and shoes. Each piece must cost a fortune. A normal person couldn't afford them in a year."
"Tell me, who are you really?"
Ning Fengqing was momentarily stunned by his observation. She quickly responded, "Fine, since you noticed, we are friends of Su Ming!"
A look of 'I knew it' flashed in Luo Jin's eyes, and he said, "Get out! I hate rich people like you. Get out now!"
"Okay! Don't be rash!"
Ning Fengqing agreed, signaling Ning Fengchi and Zhang Lao to slowly retreat. As they left the living room, Luo Jin relaxed, turning his attention back to Su Ming and Fan Qianqian.