At this moment, Old Master Qin finally understood why Luo Bin had sent the contract only to immediately accuse them of breaching it.
No one had expected that the contract would include a clause specifying Qin Xi as the person in charge.
"Minister Wang, please let me see President Luo. I know I was wrong. As long as President Luo is willing to spare the Qin family, I'll agree to any condition he proposes. If he likes Qin Xi, I can arrange for her to be his woman."
After a brief daze, Old Master Qin suddenly grabbed Minister Wang's arm, his emotions running high.
"Shut up!"
Old Master Qin's words nearly scared Minister Wang out of his wits, and he immediately snapped, "If you want to die, don't drag me down with you. Even President Luo would curse you out for this."
He knew exactly why Luo Bin was targeting the Qin family—it was all because of that man.
Catching the deeper meaning in Minister Wang's words, Old Master Qin's expression turned even more shocked as he muttered in disbelief, "Could it be… someone from the Yuwen family has taken a liking to Qin Xi?"
"Alright, I've said all I needed to say. Now, let's get down to business."
Minister Wang didn't dare reveal any more. He cleared his throat and said, "Due to your breach of contract, Chengyang Group has suffered significant losses, and you now face hefty compensation. I'll present a settlement plan, and you can decide whether to accept it."
"Please, go ahead!"
The mention of compensation sent a chill through all the Qin family members.
"Someone has taken an interest in Sanhe Group and asked our President Luo to help acquire it. As you know, if Chengyang Group truly wanted to crush you, the Qin family would have already collapsed. Now, all you need to do is hand over Sanhe Group as compensation, and the rest will be written off." Minister Wang spoke calmly.
"Will that really cover the compensation?" Old Master Qin was overjoyed.
According to the contract terms, they owed Chengyang Group a billion in compensation. Even selling off the entire Qin family wouldn't cover that amount, whereas Sanhe Group's market value was only about a hundred million at most.
"Of course!"
Minister Wang snorted. "If it weren't for the person backing President Luo giving you a way out, do you think you'd get off this easily?"
"We agree! We agree!" Old Master Qin quickly replied with a hearty laugh.
Just moments ago, he had feared they'd have to pay the full compensation. Now, though they were losing Sanhe Group, at least the Qin family would survive.
Besides, Sanhe Group had been taken from Qin Xi in the first place. Even if it was a lost cause, it wasn't a heartbreaking loss.
Fearing that Chengyang Group might change its mind, Old Master Qin immediately called in lawyers to complete the transfer procedures for Sanhe Group.
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Meanwhile, Yang Chen had already brought Qin Xi home, though at some point, she had fallen asleep in his arms.
"What happened to my sister?"
Qin Yi panicked when she saw Qin Xi being carried. She had rushed to the Qin family earlier, only to find that Yang Chen had already taken Qin Xi away.
"She's just exhausted and fell asleep," Yang Chen replied, gently laying Qin Xi on the bed. He turned to Qin Yi and said, "Take care of her."
With that, he turned and left.
At that moment, Qin Yi had the strange feeling that Yang Chen seemed like a completely different person.
As she watched him leave, just as he was about to disappear from her sight, Qin Yi suddenly blurted out, "Brother-in-law!"
Hearing those words, Yang Chen froze mid-step. Then, from behind him, Qin Yi's voice rang out: "Promise me you'll never let my sister suffer even the slightest harm again. I believe you can do it."
"Okay."
Yang Chen responded with a single word before walking away.
Watching his figure gradually fade into the rain, Qin Yi felt an indescribable ache in her heart.
She didn't know where Yang Chen was going, but she had a vague feeling that the next time she saw him, he would shock everyone.
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Top floor of Chengyang Group.
"Chairman, we've just received word—Sanhe Group is now in our hands," Luo Bin reported cautiously.
Yang Chen wasn't surprised. Instead, he asked, "Where in Jiangzhou can I find the best diamond ring?"
"Tonight at eight, the Night City Club is hosting an auction with a batch of rare jewelry, including a pink diamond ring called the 'Pink Star' as the finale. Many of Jiangzhou's elite women are eyeing it," Luo Bin quickly replied.
"Good. Come with me tonight," Yang Chen said.
Luo Bin was delighted and immediately agreed. Yang Chen taking him to the auction meant he was being treated as one of his own.
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Just before eight, a black Maybach slowly pulled up at the entrance of Night City Club, Jiangzhou's most exclusive entertainment venue.
The parking lot was already filled with luxury cars worth millions, even tens of millions. Imported Mercedes and BMW 7 Series worth mere hundreds of thousands didn't even qualify as "luxury" here.
"Good evening, Mr. Yang. I didn't know you were coming—my apologies for not greeting you sooner!" A middle-aged man hurried over as soon as Yang Chen stepped out of the car.
"Who are you?" Yang Chen frowned.
The man looked embarrassed. "Mr. Yang, I'm Su Chengwu from the Su family of Jiangzhou. I saw you at the airport with Elder Han that day."
This middle-aged man was none other than Jiangzhou's richest man. But on the day Yang Chen returned to Jiangzhou, he hadn't even glanced at him, so he naturally didn't remember.
Luo Bin quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "Chairman, Night City Club is a Su family property. Having him around can help us avoid unnecessary trouble."
Su Chengwu shot Luo Bin a grateful look and said, "Mr. Yang, let me take you in through the back entrance. That way, your identity can remain hidden."
Su Chengwu led Yang Chen directly to a private booth in the auction hall. From inside, they could see everything outside, and a large screen displayed high-definition images of the auction items.
"Mr. Yang, take a look first. If anything catches your eye, just let me know, and I'll reserve it for you," Su Chengwu said obsequiously.
Yang Chen smirked coldly. "Do you think I'm short on money?"
"No! Absolutely not!" Su Chengwu broke out in a cold sweat, hastily wiping his forehead.
Beside him, Luo Bin also shifted uneasily. Yang Chen's aura was overwhelming, and being near him was nerve-wracking.
"You're dismissed. I don't need you here," Yang Chen said, waving Su Chengwu away.
It wasn't that Su Chengwu had offended him—it was simply his connection to the Yuwen family that made Yang Chen unwilling to show him any courtesy.
With the privacy of the booth, Yang Chen's bidding went smoothly. Every time he saw something he liked and others competed, he simply doubled the bid. By the end, no one dared to challenge him.
Overnight, the events at the auction spread throughout Jiangzhou. Many speculated about the identity of the person who had walked away with so many treasures in one night.
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"In three days, I'll host a banquet. Arrange everything to the highest standard. Prepare a batch of gold-threaded invitations and send them to every notable family in Jiangzhou. Don't use Chengyang Group's name, and don't reveal my identity," Yang Chen instructed Luo Bin, his eyes flashing with determination. "And make sure not to forget the Qin family!"
"Yes, Chairman!" Luo Bin quickly acknowledged.
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Qin Family, meeting room.
Old Master Qin sat at the head of the table, addressing the family members with a grave expression. "Ever since the incident with Chengyang Group, no one in Jiangzhou dares to work with us. The Qin family is on the decline. If we want to revive it, we need a shortcut. Let's hear your ideas on how to quickly restore the family's fortunes."
"Grandfather, you must have heard about what happened at the Night City Club auction last night, right?" Qin Fei suddenly asked with a smile.
Old Master Qin nodded. "A single person spent a fortune, walking away with most of the rare items, doubling every bid. Of course I've heard."
"Grandfather, someone with that kind of wealth must have incredible influence. Even Su Chengwu was cautious around him. If the Qin family can establish a connection with this person, our crisis will be over," Qin Fei said earnestly.
A gleam flashed in Old Master Qin's eyes. "Good. Do as you say. Find out who this person is. Spare no expense to build a relationship with him."
"Don't worry, Grandfather. I'm already looking into it and have some leads. According to the Night City Club security, a low-key young man was personally received by Su Chengwu last night. Once I confirm his identity, I'll approach him immediately," Qin Fei said confidently.
"Excellent. As long as you can befriend him, the Qin family will be saved," Old Master Qin said, satisfied.
Just then, the Qin family received an invitation adorned with gold thread.
"Grandfather, the gold thread on this invitation is real gold!" Qin Fei exclaimed after examining it.
"What? Real gold thread?" The others were stunned.
Old Master Qin took it and inspected it closely before bursting into laughter. "Only someone of immense stature would use such extravagant invitations. And to dare invite us to a banquet despite our feud with Chengyang Group—this is heaven's blessing on the Qin family!"
"This invitation alone, with its gold thread, is worth thousands. Even the Su family wouldn't be this extravagant. This must be from last night's mysterious bidder. Grandfather, the Qin family is saved!" Qin Fei said excitedly.
"The Qin family is saved!"
The Qin family members erupted in joy. Ever since the fallout with Chengyang Group, the family's situation had worsened by the day, with everyone avoiding them. Now, they finally saw hope for revival.
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Meanwhile, countless elite families in Jiangzhou received invitations—all of them prominent names. Strangely, the declining Qin family was also invited.
Families that had previously cut ties with the Qins suddenly came knocking with new contracts. Old Master Qin couldn't stop smiling.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Numerous aristocratic family heads personally led their members to Starlight Garden Hotel, Jiangzhou's most luxurious venue.
"Grandfather, I believe that after today, no one in Jiangzhou will dare look down on the Qin family again," Qin Fei said excitedly.
Old Master Qin laughed heartily, clearly in high spirits. He straightened Qin Fei's collar and said, "Let's go!"
Led by Old Master Qin, the Qin family arrived at Starlight Garden Hotel.