At this moment, Wu Yue looked at Qin Jiang, full of anticipation. If the other party said no, all his previous efforts would be in vain. While it was true that Song University was willing to help because of Qin Jiang's reputation and their desire to get a piece of the pie, he himself had also put in a lot of effort.
"Phew…" Qin Jiang exhaled a smoke ring and looked at the anxious Wu Yue, not without admiration. Old Wu really had some tricks up his sleeve, to come up with such a method that both conformed to the rules and maximized the use of Black Dragon Group's resources.
"Song University… Du Sen…"
Qin Jiang's eyes flickered slightly. He didn't care about the joint program, but he did care about pursuing a master's degree. And Du Sen! If he remembered correctly, he was a formidable individual who would stir up quite a bit of commotion in the financial market in the future, and his connections were truly extensive. Moreover, this person was already over seventy this year, so it was perfectly acceptable for him to be his mentor.
Qin Jiang: "Old Wu! I only have two principles: First, I don't have time to attend too many classes. Second, I don't like people using my name to do too many things."
Wu Yue: "Understood! Pursuing a master's degree doesn't require too many classes anyway. You can just go and communicate with Professor Du Sen every now and then. As for acting in your name? I guarantee I will prevent that!"
Qin Jiang: "Then I'll await your good news…"
Wu Yue: "Alrighty!"
He excitedly stood up and excused himself to get things done quickly, but then he seemed to suddenly remember something: "That! Song University plans to invite you to give a speech. What do you think…"
Qin Jiang pondered for a moment and didn't refuse:
"Sure!"
Which successful person doesn't give speeches? Even those university startup stars wish they could give a speech every two days?
What for?
Nothing more than fame and fortune!!!
Wu Yue said with a bit of trepidation: "Qin Jiang… really… that… do you need my help with anything?"
If others heard this, they would probably go crazy.
Why?
We have to take exams and interviews to get into graduate school… wishing we could stay in the library every day, and even then, we might not get in.
But Qin Jiang can just sit here and do nothing! And someone is running around for him, using all their connections to get a research spot for him to be automatically admitted to graduate school, with no requirements whatsoever? After he agreed, the person was still very nervous, begging him to see if there was anything else he could help with?
It's just utterly ridiculous!!!
But is it really ridiculous?
For others, pursuing a master's degree is about reaching a higher level, something that can change their life's destiny. But for Qin Jiang, pursuing a master's degree might not even be considered icing on the cake. In fact, the place where he pursues his master's degree might have its destiny changed. Is there any comparability?
Absolutely not!
In fact:
After the news of Qin Jiang pursuing a master's degree at Vocational University spread, it not only didn't cause any controversy but many people felt it was unfair to Qin Jiang.
They said Qin Jiang was being exploited by Vocational University?
They said Qin Jiang was too sentimental?
... and so on!
Of course, these were all later developments.
Qin Jiang: "Alright! Old Wu! Why do you and I need to say such things…"
Wu Yue was moved inwardly and didn't speak. Some things, when spoken, only sound false. Knowing it in his heart was enough.
He turned and waved, then left… In the office.
Zhu Zheng looked at the departing Wu Yue: "This Old Wu! What you're doing for him now will definitely move him deeply…"
Qin Jiang: "He's someone worth befriending!"
Zhu Zheng: "Jiang Ge! To be honest, it would be better for you to change schools for your graduate studies… Currently, the Black Dragon Group has become a bit too dominant with one faction. If this continues for too long… Historically, a tripod stands firm, so having another faction would be best!"
Qin Jiang understood the meaning behind his words. Currently, the Black Dragon Group implicitly had two major factions: the [Vocational University Faction] and the [Lotus (Hometown) Faction]. Among them, the Vocational University Faction was overwhelmingly dominant. Even if Qin Jiang prioritized the Engineering Department in his future development strategy, with waves of Vocational University students joining, the Vocational University Faction would inevitably gain the upper hand.
Zhu Zheng's intention was clearly to introduce a third faction: as long as Qin Jiang joined another school, then students from that school who joined the Black Dragon Group would naturally form a new faction.
By then:
The three major factions checking each other would be more stable.
Most importantly:
A dominant single faction is prone to problems in succession; many Groups have failed to transition smoothly under such circumstances.
Zhu Zheng's considerations were very long-term.
But Qin Jiang hadn't considered it at all, or rather, he didn't care about this matter. What two factions, three factions—they were all under his authority. As long as he was there, the Black Dragon Group would be there!
As for when he wasn't… Haha… what did he care if a flood came?
He had returned to this life to lead his brothers to a good life, not to play some balancing act.
As for the issue of his descendants inheriting?
Who cares!
If they can do it, go for it! If not, then just be a wealthy idler!
Anyway… it's all profit!!!
Qin Jiang: "Life is short, and life is also long! One's vision must be far-reaching, but also focused on the present!"
"What we brothers should consider most is reaching the pinnacle, not worrying about messy things decades from now."
Zhu Zheng nodded: "I understand!"
Zhu Zheng smiled at Qin Jiang and said: "Congratulations, Jiang Ge! You're about to become a graduate student, it makes people quite envious."
Qin Jiang: "If you want to study, I'll have Old Wu arrange one for you too…"
Zhu Zheng: "Too busy! Really no time… Forget it…"
At this moment.
Qin Jiang came to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at Songjiang.
Three years!
Three years of time! His path of rebirth was fully realized!
Bidding farewell to the fighting and killing of his previous life!
In this life:
He, Qin Jiang, had embarked on the path to his own commercial empire!
Furthermore: he was about to become a graduate student. Although it was essentially useless, it would at least make his parents happy and fulfill their dream.
Just as Qin Jiang was thinking about how to surprise his parents.
Behind him.
Si Jiu's voice came:
"Hey! Godfather, Godmother! I have good news for you. My brother is pursuing his master's degree! Really! A graduate student from Vocational University… Why? Because of my brother's capability, of course. With my brother's capability, getting a master's degree is a piece of cake. Forget a master's, my brother could easily get a doctorate…"
Qin Jiang: …Where did Si Jiu get such great confidence in him?
But what he said was correct, he got in based on his ability. As for getting a doctorate… removing the word 'get' might not be impossible, though he most likely wouldn't pursue one, there was absolutely no need… Time flowed quickly.
Soon.
News of Vocational University's successful application for a research spot spread.
Suddenly.
Many school leaders were furious, not expecting that after so long of working in secret, Wu Yue still managed to snatch the opportunity.
They could only curse inwardly:
"Wu Yue, to keep Qin Jiang, didn't even hesitate to cooperate with Song University. He truly has no shame…"
"Where's his integrity… It's infuriating…"
"This situation is set! Old Wu's future will surely be boundless…"
…Deng Zhou, upon hearing the news, sat in his chair, speechless for a long time.
After a long while.
He angrily said:
"All of this… should have been mine…"
…At the same time.
As Qin Jiang's prestige grew, no one knew that a shocking assassination attempt targeting him was about to unfold…
Meanwhile.
While Songjiang Sleepless City was booming, attracting countless tourists and various universities vying for Qin Jiang.
At the hospital:
"No..."
"No..."
A woman knelt in front of the hospital room, screaming heartbrokenly.
On the hospital bed!
Han Tongtong lay quietly on the bed, her eyes closed.
The doctors and nurses on both sides all looked mournful and couldn't help but feel regret, that such a lovely child had left the world.
Doctor: "I'm sorry! We've done our best..."
Woman: "No... My daughter isn't dead... She can still be saved, hurry and resuscitate her... Hurry... Hurry..."
She excitedly went to grab the doctor.
"That's enough..." Han Yu's sharp rebuke silenced the woman: "Our daughter is already dead, what are you still making a fuss about here?"
Woman: "She's not dead! My daughter isn't dead... It's these people who didn't save her, it's them..."
Han Yu: "Tong Tong is gone! They all helped Tong Tong, do you think Tong Tong would approve of you acting like this?" He apologized to the doctor: "I'm sorry! My wife is overcome with grief!"
Bang!
The woman sat on the ground, unable to continue her outburst.
Tong Tong's illness had cost a lot of money, and the hospital, seeing their plight, provided a lot of help. Doctors and nurses even donated money to Tong Tong.
In fact:
The last few resuscitations were all helped by the doctors... She could only kneel on the ground helplessly and cry:
"Wuwuwu..."
Han Yu quietly approached the bed, looking at Tong Tong lying there. Although his expression showed no change, deep in his eyes, a lot of bloodshot veins appeared, and his hands gripping the bed turned white, even causing the bed to creak.
After a long time, he regained a sliver of rationality and said: "Wife! Let's take Tong Tong home! Let Tong Tong leave peacefully!"
Woman: "Mm... Wuwuwu..."
The two came to the hospital room and began to pack Tong Tong's belongings.
They happened to encounter a seductively dressed woman rushing in. She went straight to the doctor: "Wang Chao! Why didn't you answer my call just now?"
Doctor (Wang Chao): "Feifei, I was in surgery..."
Feifei: "What kind of damn surgery? Do you know why I called you? To pay for a bag! I'm asking you why my card couldn't be swiped? You made me look like an idiot when my card wouldn't work at the mall..."
Wang Chao: "Yesterday was Sunday! Payday is today..."
Feifei: "I don't care, yesterday I was at the mall..."
Wang Chao: "Lower your voice, this is a hospital... Come to my office..."
Feifei: "I'm not ashamed... You let go of me... I'm telling you, if you don't give me an explanation today, what do I care where this place is? Do you believe I'll go to the director's office and make a scene? I don't care about my reputation, do you?"
Wang Chao: "..."
After Feifei was dragged away by Wang Chao, many nurses, seeing this scene, couldn't help but whisper to each other:
"Poor Director Wang..."
"Why does Director Wang's wife always come to make a scene?"
"You don't know, do you..."
"Know what?"
"Not long ago, Director Wang was on night duty and had to go home early to get something, and he caught his wife cheating. I heard the person was a fat man with a big belly... Tsk tsk... That scene, it made Director Wang so angry he almost had a heart attack... He was sick for several days..."
"What?! Is it that shocking? Is it true or false..."
"Of course it's true!"
"That's not right! If it's true, Director Wang should divorce her, and this matter should be his wife's fault, right? Why does she still dare to make such a scene at the hospital..."
"That's why I said Director Wang is pitiful! This matter is clearly Feifei's fault, but she not only showed no guilt but instead told Director Wang that it was because he worked overtime too much and didn't have time to accompany her, which led to her cheating. It was all Director Wang's fault! Director Wang should apologize to her; she just made a mistake that all women make..."
"No? Are you kidding me! Make Director Wang apologize to her? Turning the world upside down? Reversing yin and yang? Does she have no shame? When they were dating, didn't she know Director Wang often worked overtime? Now she's using this as an excuse? What a joke..."
"How could she not know! I saw it with my own eyes back then! Every night, she would cook and bring food to the hospital for the Director. She was so gentle, so obedient. Whatever Director Wang said, she agreed, acting like a little lamb. Otherwise, Director Wang wouldn't have fallen for a sales counter girl... But who would have thought that after marriage, her true colors would be revealed. She quit her counter girl job, stopped bringing food, and stopped saying Director Wang worked hard. Every day she just shopped, had afternoon tea, and played mahjong... Tsk tsk... She lived like a fairy. Director Wang, for the sake of family stability, endured all of this... But unfortunately, she didn't cherish it and actually cheated on Director Wang... And with such a person..."
"Even like this, Director Wang can still endure it? Not divorce her?"
"How can he endure it! Director Wang already brought up divorce, but that woman refused, saying that if he wanted a divorce, property division wouldn't work; not only did the house have to be hers, but he also had to give her a million yuan, otherwise she wouldn't divorce him? Now Director Wang has no choice but to drag it out... And then this woman comes to make a scene every few days. I think Director Wang is going to compromise..."
"She has no shame! It's her fault, and she's still blackmailing the Director... How can there be such a shameless woman in this world..."
"It's truly helpless to be stuck with such a woman... Director Wang has a great future ahead of him and can't afford to waste time with her... She probably saw this point and that's why she's making such a fuss..."
"Director Wang is too pitiful..."
...Listening to the murmuring conversations.
Han Yu, who was packing Tong Tong's belongings, glanced at Feifei, who was being dragged away by Wang Chao, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
But... he quickly withdrew his gaze and continued packing... The nurses continued to chat:
"Director Wang is usually so good to us, it's a pity we can't do anything to help..."
"Wait... Yu Mo! I remember your boyfriend seems very capable, he runs a company..."
"That's right! When your boyfriend came last time, I heard him mumbling something about Qin Jiang... He used to... Does he know that big shot Qin Jiang from Songjiang? Why don't you ask your boyfriend to talk to CEO Qin..."
They all started talking to Yu Mo, excitedly.
After all:
They usually gossiped about things, and among them, they had gossiped about the big shot Qin Jiang from Songjiang and those strange, creepy rumors. Normally, one should keep a respectful distance from such a person, but now they hoped to connect with him to help the Director once and make that vicious woman pay the price.
Yu Mo: "This... I'm not sure... I'll go back and talk about it..."
A few days later.
Han Yu and the woman held a simple farewell ceremony for Tong Tong, looking at the tombstone before them.
The woman's gaze was blank.
Tong Tong was gone... Her pillar of life was also gone!
Originally, her life was very bleak; it wasn't until Han Yu appeared that a glimmer of light entered her life. Unfortunately, a desperado like Han Yu was destined to find it difficult to form true emotions. With a long period of incompatibility, her love for Han Yu gradually faded. Tong Tong brought a glimmer of light into her world, and she only fantasized about raising Tong Tong to adulthood.
But reality once again dealt her a heavy blow!
Tong Tong... was also gone!
After a long silence.
The woman spoke, "Do you love me?"
Han Yu: "I love Tong Tong!"
The woman: "I understand..."
Han Yu: "You knew all along..."
The woman: "Yes... I knew all along..."
Did she like Han Yu? She once did! But perhaps it was just admiration for a strong man that later faded into ordinariness. Otherwise, even if she was short on money, she wouldn't have continued that line of work. Her love for Han Yu was more about just living together, coupled with a bit of psychological abnormality from not being able to live a normal life for a long time. Now, she had no life goals, didn't know what to do next, and had no thoughts about the future.
Han Yu: "You go back first..." He left without looking back, hailed a taxi on the road, and told the driver, "To Xuefu Road!"
Tong Tong was dead!
He had no more attachments in his life! Unlike the woman who had no goals, he did! Since he had no more attachments, it was time to avenge his brother. Counting the days, he had let Qin Jiang live for over two years.
Qin Jiang!
I, Han Yu, am coming... You... prepare to die!
I will use your blood!
To honor the spirits of my brothers in heaven!
...Xuefu Road!
School had been in session for some time, but it was still bustling with people. Many students were bustling through the streets, full of sunshine. Among them, a man wearing a baseball cap stood out, he was Han Yu!
The future of these people is bright!
But his... was completely dark!
More than ten minutes later.
Han Yu stood on Xuefu Road, his gaze shifting. He wasn't here today to kill Qin Jiang, but to scout the location! As a professional assassin, he had to maintain his professionalism. Acting rashly would only lead to failure. He didn't even go to his destination, but instead found a restaurant with a good view, ordered a rice bowl, and then stared intently at the Black Dragon Group headquarters across the street.
As far as the eye could see: more than ten burly young men stood at the entrance, scanning all approaching crowds. People coming and going were also dressed in black formal wear, presenting a heavily guarded appearance.
Han Yu: "The guards at the entrance are very cautious. It seems there are at least a thousand people coming and going. Too many people at the headquarters."
He subconsciously looked up at the highest floor: "All eighteen floors. Even with my immense abilities, I couldn't fight my way from the first floor to the eighteenth floor to confront Qin Jiang head-on! That wouldn't be avenging my brother, but actively offering myself up."
He dismissed the idea of a forced entry.
He was an assassin, not a reckless man!
Then... he had to lie in wait... Ten minutes... twenty minutes... half an hour later.
He looked at the water delivery man, his eyes slightly brightening, but the next moment he was stunned. The water delivery man only delivered the water downstairs, where Black Dragon Personnel received and distributed it.
Han Yu's mouth twitched: "Is this really necessary? Even guarding against water delivery men? Isn't that overly cautious?"
Another half an hour later.
Han Yu was speechless.
Even express deliveries couldn't get in... Just as he was about to continue watching, the restaurant owner came over: "Brother? Is my food not to your liking?"
Han Yu: "Ah... it's alright..."
The restaurant owner: "If it's alright, why did you only eat two bites? And you keep staring outside? You look unnatural, is something on your mind? Coincidentally, business is slow today, how about I, an old brother, have a drink with you?"
Han Yu: "No need..."
He directly pulled out ten yuan to pay the bill and quickly left... mumbling: "I was careless. I shouldn't have stayed in the restaurant for so long, it attracted the owner's attention. But it's not a big problem, he doesn't know what I was looking at, nor will he guess my intentions. I just won't go there next time..."
He knew his biggest advantage currently lay in:
Qin Jiang was in the open, he was in the dark!
He was determined to kill Qin Jiang, but Qin Jiang knew nothing!
As the saying goes:
A prepared mind against an unprepared one!
As long as he was careful and cautious, there wouldn't be too many problems!
Han Yu: "However, I only have one chance. If I can't kill him in one go, there will be no second chance!
"Be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious!"
For the next few days, Han Yu came to scout the location every day, watching Qin Jiang from different directions and angles, but after several days of observation, he was stunned.
Water delivery couldn't get in!
Express delivery couldn't get in!
...The only ones who could enter were Black Dragon Group's own people!
Which meant:
He couldn't make a move inside the Black Dragon Group.
The most important thing was:
Every time Qin Jiang traveled, he was always surrounded by people, and he would get into his car before Han Yu could even fully see him.
Moreover... his travel schedule was basically irregular... the only fixed location was: [Songjiang Sleepless City]
But that place had even more people and tighter security. Large scanning equipment at the city's entrances and exits made it impossible to bring weapons in, and with so many Imperial Guards watching inside, it was difficult to make any other moves.
This resulted in:
He couldn't make a move when Qin Jiang was inside the Black Dragon Group!
He still couldn't make a move after Qin Jiang came out!
..."Damn it..." Han Yu: "He's practically impregnable, not giving me any chance at all... What should I do... Should I keep waiting..."
"Don't panic! Don't panic! You are a professional assassin, be calm. As long as you persevere, there will be an opportunity, don't be reckless..."
Just as Han Yu was about to leave.
Suddenly.
A few girls eating on the left exchanged whispers:
: "Did you know? Qin Jiang is coming to Song University to give a speech in three days..."
: "Qin Jiang? You mean Qin Jiang of Black Dragon Group..."
: "Of course! Who else could it be... I heard he's about to become Professor Du Sen's graduate student, but for some reason, he still seems to be considered a Vocational University student. Anyway, he'll be giving a speech at Song University."
: "I heard about him as soon as I enrolled... If he's giving a speech, I'm definitely going to listen. Do you know what time it is?"
: "Three days from now, at ten in the morning..."
: "I'm going to listen..."
: "Me too..."
Several Song University students all expressed their intention to go. Although they were students from a prestigious university with unlimited future prospects, that was compared to ordinary people. Compared to a big shot like Qin Jiang, there was no comparability at all. It could be said that Qin Jiang's current achievements were top-tier nationwide, and he could be widely publicized as a famous alumnus even in the most elite academies. If they could rise to middle or high management in such a Group in the future, that would already be impressive. Now that they had the opportunity to meet such a towering figure, how could they not go, especially some girls, who might even harbor a hint of unrealistic fantasy.
Han Yu's gaze sharpened as he listened to their conversation.
Qin Jiang!
Song University speech!
Ten o'clock!
...He knew his opportunity: [had arrived].
Without hesitation.
Han Yu quickly left the restaurant, looking in the direction of the Black Dragon Group and muttering, "Three days! I'll give you three more days to live!"
"After three days... will be your death day!"
He turned and left:
"Three days! That's enough time for me to make proper arrangements..."
...A certain village in a certain county!
Han Yu first arrived in front of a dilapidated courtyard and stood for a long time. He didn't go in, but silently left.
Then, he arrived at another house.
Bang!
He pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in, opening the house door to enter the room, startling the few people who were eating inside.
"Xiao... Xiao Yu..." The middle-aged man in the room looked at Han Yu with a shocked expression, then quickly stood up and rushed to the door, peering outside. After seeing no one, he immediately locked the door: "Why are you back in broad daylight?"
Han Yu: ...No?
Why can't I come back in broad daylight? Although I've committed my share of offenses, at least for now, I'm not on any wanted list. But he knew that in his uncle's heart, he was a complete bad person, so this reaction was normal.
The aunt and his younger siblings in the room all looked at him with resistance, showing strong disapproval.
Han Yu: "Uncle! I haven't committed any crimes! I just haven't been back in a long time, and I happened to have time to come back and see my parents."
His uncle looked at Han Yu, full of disbelief, but couldn't discern anything. He said, "It's good that you haven't committed any crimes... Come... Haven't you eaten yet? Hurry! Come to the table and eat!"
Han Yu nodded: "Okay!"
His parents died young! He lived with his uncle's family for over a year. Although his aunt disliked him, his uncle was decent, saying he would support him as long as he studied hard. Unfortunately, he didn't understand then. Without parental restraint, and with an empty and fearful heart, he went astray, fighting daily and eventually embarking on a path of no return.
Bang!
His sitting down to eat made the once warm dinner gathering fall silent. His aunt looked at Han Yu and asked, "Where did you come back from..."
Han Yu: "Songjiang!"
Aunt: "Where do you work..."
Han Yu: "A restaurant!"
Aunt: "You? You can work in a restaurant? What about you looks like someone who works in a restaurant? You're not telling the truth..."
Han Yu: "I work in a restaurant..."
Aunt: "You've been gone for so many years, and you come back empty-handed? I ask you: if you really work in a restaurant with food and lodging provided, how much money have you saved?"
Han Yu: "I haven't saved any money..."
Aunt: "Where's the money?"
Han Yu: "Spent it..."
Aunt: "Spent it where..."
Han Yu remained silent.
Uncle: "Alright, what are you asking all this for? Go! Fry two more dishes for us two men, and I'll have a good drink with Xiao Yu. Laosan, go get Dad's bottle of pure grain liquor."
His aunt glanced at his uncle and got up to fry the dishes.
His uncle and Han Yu ate and chatted, asking how Han Yu was doing outside, if he had married and had children, and how he had spent these years.
Han Yu only said he worked in a restaurant and didn't mention anything about Tong Tong. Some things, when spoken, only bring trouble to others, so why bother? At the same time, he asked about the village's situation!
On both sides.
The three young siblings remained silent throughout.
Bang! Bang!
His aunt threw two plates of dishes on the table: "Eat! Anyway, you've eaten for free for several years. If you really have a conscience, you should stay. The autumn harvest for corn is coming soon. As a person! You should be grateful!"
According to Han Yu's usual character, he would have flipped the table upon hearing this. But times had changed; he had experienced too much life and death outside, and his heart was now extremely strong, not easily impulsive. Besides, Tong Tong was gone, and his uncle's family were his closest relatives left in the world.
He didn't answer.
He just silently ate the food in his bowl!
Aunt: "I'm talking to you? Your ears..."
Uncle: "Shut up..."
After dinner.
Han Yu and his uncle went up the Shangshan (Mountain) to visit his parents' graves. Looking at his parents' tombs, he couldn't help but think of Tong Tong. He looked up at the sky, his eyes red: "Am I, a person like this, destined to be a lone star of calamity? To bring misfortune to my parents, to my descendants... I... shouldn't even exist."
That day.
Han Yu slept one night at his uncle's house.
First half of the night:
He lay awake all night, his mind filled with the deaths of his parents, the death of Tong Tong, and the scene of his brothers being arrested.
Second half of the night: He listened to his uncle and aunt whispering, and the snoring of his siblings, and then also fell into sleep.
He seemed to have a dream: in the dream, his parents hadn't died, and he, like these siblings, went to school, graduated... a happy family reunion... Unfortunately... all this was shattered by the crowing of the rooster:
Flap!
Han Yu suddenly sat up, listening to his uncle and aunt making breakfast outside, and the sounds of his siblings playing, slowly regaining his senses.
He got up, tidied himself, and walked out.
Uncle: "Where are you going..."
Han Yu: "I'm leaving..."
Aunt: "Leaving... You're just leaving like that? If you leave, how will the family's fields be managed? No... Are you really leaving..."
Han Yu left without wavering... His aunt was about to say something more.
But his uncle looked up and stopped her, saying to Han Yu: "Xiao Yu! I don't ask anything of you, only that you live a good life out there from now on."
Han Yu waved his hand and left... Aunt: "You should make him stay... How can you let him really leave."
Uncle: "He won't stay..."
Aunt: "Why can't he stay? He finally came back. You know his personality, it's easy for him to get into trouble outside. Since he's back, why not make him stay? Let him farm with us. Although we won't be rich, we can live peacefully. In a couple of years, we'll spend some money to find him a wife, and he'll have a home for life. Your brother and sister-in-law will also have a legacy..."
Uncle: "Someone like him won't stay unless he wants to; you can't force him to stay..."
Aunt: "How do you know you can't make him stay if you don't try? Use kindness, use righteousness, never mind the process, only the result. No matter what, we're family; we don't want anything to happen to him, and we certainly don't want to hear bad news someday."
Uncle: "Don't be a jinx..."
Aunt: "..."
Just then.
Inside the house.
His daughter's voice came:
"Oh, there's money in the bed, so much..."
The couple entered the room.
They saw eight thousand yuan left on the bed where Han Yu had slept yesterday, along with a note: "For the children..."
Uncle: ... Aunt: ...: "Why do I always have a bad feeling..."
: "Don't overthink it! The fact that he left money at least proves he won't starve outside. I hope he can settle down in a few more years..."
: "Put the money in the bank! Save it for when he needs to find a wife..."
: "Okay..."
...On the road!
Han Yu looked back in the direction of his uncle and aunt's house: "I know what you're thinking... but I have no way back!"
"Goodbye..."
"No... Never again! ! !"
That day, Han Yu returned to Songjiang. He went to an abandoned factory in the suburbs, retrieved an old-fashioned pistol from underground, and wiped the oil-wrapped gun with a towel. "Old friend… we meet again!"
When he first returned to Songjiang, he planned to live a stable life, so he hid the pistol in this abandoned factory. Even if the Police investigated the restaurant, there would be no concrete evidence, saving him from further complications.
He originally thought he would never need this thing again in his life, but reality dealt him a heavy blow!
Stability! It was not destined for someone like him. No! It should be said that someone like him was not worthy of stability.
Han Yu: "There is reincarnation in the world, and heaven spares no one! My sin has arrived, and next is yours, Qin Jiang…"
Click… click… He cocked the gun and aimed it at a distant glass bottle, then flicked his wrist.
Bang… The wine bottle shattered instantly.
Whew… Han Yu blew on the muzzle. "The trajectory is a bit off to the left, and the sound is muffled. Old friend, it seems you've reached your limit too. Oh well! Let's fight one last time. This battle: it's destined to shake China!" He believed that this strike to eliminate Qin Jiang would cause a sensation in China, and it would not be in vain for him to have lived this life.
He left the abandoned factory.
Before leaving, he lit a string of firecrackers:
Crackle… crackle… This was both to celebrate the task he was about to undertake and to cover up the gunshot he had just fired. Tomorrow was Qin Jiang's speech day, and he couldn't be targeted today, otherwise, the plan would go awry.
Sure enough!
Someone passing by nearby was startled by the gunshot, then cursed angrily at the sound of the firecrackers. "Damn it, whose kid is that! Setting off firecrackers randomly outside, scared the hell out of me."
He clearly thought some kid was playing with firecrackers and didn't bother to look. Even if he did, he wouldn't have noticed anything. Relying solely on the broken wine bottle on the ground and the firecrackers, who could possibly connect it to someone testing a gun there… It was night!
At the entrance of a certain residential complex.
Feifei was walking inside while on the phone:
"Wait for me at the ** hotel tomorrow. What are you afraid of? What can he do if he catches you again?"
"I'm not even afraid, what are you afraid of? That coward only cares about his own reputation. Does he dare to make a fuss?"
"Now, he even trembles when he sees me…"
"Don't worry! He's about to compromise. Today he gave me thirty thousand yuan to keep me quiet for a while. In another period, this house, the car, including all his assets, will be mine… Then we won't have to worry about money…"
"Can he still give more? Of course! A person like him cares most about his future. For the sake of his reputation and future, he can only endure, even if he has to swallow his teeth. Just put your heart at ease…"
"Damn it… I found that money from corporate elites is really easy to get. They have money and care about their reputation… Even if I run out of money later, I can do it a few more times. Anyway, they're easy to deal with…"
Her tone was full of confidence and disdain. Originally, she married Director Wang to find a sugar daddy, but after marriage, she couldn't resist loneliness and cheated. After Director Wang discovered it, she let herself go and began to scheme for his money. She even felt that her current state was better than being with Director Wang, inheriting his money and being unrestrained.
At this moment… she was already considering whether to continue replicating this in the future.
Soon… she walked home and opened the door.
Bang!
As soon as she closed the door, her eyes suddenly widened as if she had seen something terrifying. She opened her mouth to scream:
A large hand instantly covered her mouth!
"Mmm mmm…"
Feifei was incredibly terrified.
"Shh…"
Han Yu emerged from the darkness and made a shushing gesture to Feifei. Then he pulled out a rope, tied Feifei up, and taped her mouth shut. Under Feifei's terrified gaze, he walked towards the kitchen. A few minutes later, he actually came out with a bowl of instant noodles.
Slurp… slurp… Han Yu sat in front of Feifei, calmly eating instant noodles, one hand holding a chicken foot, quietly eating!
As if he was enjoying a delicious meal!
Once upon a time, this was his favorite food!
Feifei looked at Han Yu eating instant noodles and gnawing on chicken feet, utterly panicked. She didn't recognize this person at all. Why was he in her room? Now, not only had he tied her up, but he was also eating instant noodles in front of her. It was absurd! What exactly did he want to do?
Could it be… Her eyes flickered with a hint of fear.
"Mmm mmm…"
"Mmm mmm…"
She struggled frantically, indicating that she wanted to speak.
Swish!
Han Yu looked at her:
Slurp!
He swallowed a mouthful of noodles and said, "You want to speak?"
Feifei nodded frantically.
Mm mm!
Han Yu: "I'll give you one chance. Don't scream! Otherwise, the consequences will be unbearable for you!"
Feifei nodded again:
Mm mm!
Rip… Han Yu tore off the tape from her mouth, simultaneously revealing the gun at his waist, his eyes cold and glinting.
Gulp!
Feifei was startled.
Her mouth, which had intended to seize the opportunity to scream for help, instinctively didn't open. A gun! He had a gun! He was a desperate man! She had to obey such a person, otherwise, she would definitely be ruined.
Feifei: "Who are you? What do you want? Money? I have money? I can give you money, just please don't hurt me…"
Han Yu: "Money? I'm not short of money? And… do you really have money?"
Feifei froze.
What did he mean, he didn't want money?
What did he mean, did she really have money?
Why did he know she had no money? Did he know about her affairs? Was he premeditatedly scouting?
Scouting?
Didn't want money?
Then that meant… A hint of brightness appeared in Feifei's eyes, and she threw a flirtatious look at Han Yu. "Um… although I don't know why you tied me up, as long as you don't hurt me… you can do whatever you want… I won't resist… I'll listen to everything you say… Okay…?"
She bit her lower lip.
A look of… seductive charm, alluring and pitiful!
Unfortunately, Han Yu's expression remained very calm in the face of her temptation, still eating his instant noodles and chicken feet.
Women couldn't compare to delicious food!
Feifei: Σ(O_O;)
No?
Is this person sick? I've said such explicit things, and you're still in the mood to eat? Aren't you afraid of choking if you eat too much?
But looking at the gun on Han Yu's waist, she didn't dare to say anything more. She looked around, wondering how he had gotten in. She remembered locking the door. At the same time, her hand instinctively reached into her pocket, to see if she could get a chance to dial for help.
Slurp… burp… After finishing the last bite of instant noodles and taking a big gulp of soup, Han Yu let out a comfortable burp. "Satisfying!"
He looked at Feifei and pulled out a phone, shaking it. "Don't bother! Your phone is here. As for why I'm here, with a door like yours that isn't even double-locked, anyone with a little skill could open it in under three seconds."
Feifei: "Uh… you're very capable… Um… you… mmm mmm…" She hadn't finished speaking before Han Yu sealed her mouth again.
Immediately after.
She heard Han Yu's incredibly cold voice: "Letting you say this much is already showing utmost benevolence! The time has come!"
"It's time to send you on your way!!!"
What?
Feifei: (╯°Д°）╯
Her gaze shifted from confusion, bewilderment, suspicion, disbelief, shock, panic, finally turning to fear.
What did she hear?
This man was going to send her on her way!
On her way!
What did that mean?
Han Yu's expression clearly indicated it meant exactly what she understood!
Damn it!
How could this be?
This man wanted to kill her?
Why?
Why?
Logically speaking: shouldn't this man be after her beauty? Even if not her beauty, he should be after her money.
To immediately want to kill her, what kind of situation was that?
An old grudge!
But even if she racked her brain, she couldn't remember what grudge or resentment she had with Han Yu. Watching Han Yu go to the bathroom and retrieve a towel, Feifei felt a chill run through her and struggled frantically:
"Wuwuwu..."
She tried to push the tape off her mouth to speak, but Han Yu had wrapped it around so tightly she couldn't budge it. She stared at Han Yu, whimpering madly, her eyes full of questions.
Han Yu: "Your eyes are full of curiosity? You want to know why I want to kill you when we have no old grudges..."
"Because... you are unfaithful..."
Unfaithful?
Feifei's gaze froze, then she seemed to react.
Director Wang!
Her husband! Was he sent by her husband? How could that be? How could her husband dare to do such a thing... And why to such an extent... Didn't he know that murder must be paid for with a life? Did he really want to perish together with her?
Just because she asked him for some money?
Was it worth it?
She continued to whimper madly. Although her mouth was taped and she couldn't make much sound, her whimpers could be vaguely understood: "How much... did he give you... I'll give you... double!!"
"Money..."
Han Yu sneered: "I don't care about money! Or rather, I used to care, but now I don't!"
"Money means nothing to me now. Besides, do you even have money? As far as I know, you've spent almost all your money. You're waiting for Director Wang's breakup fee, aren't you!"
Feifei: "Wuwuwu..." (I still have a house...)
Han Yu: "A house? You're right! What a pity for this house, it'll become a haunted house once you die. But Director Wang is a doctor, he probably doesn't care about that. Even if he does, it's fine! Compared to you, the loss of this house is really nothing."
Feifei: "Wuwuwu..." (Why? What exactly did he give you... that it's worth you killing for him... breaking the law...)
Han Yu: "Wrong! You've got it wrong! I wasn't hired by Director Wang, he didn't give me anything... I owe him. He's a good man, and such a man shouldn't be bullied by a slut like you... Since Director Wang is constrained by rules... then I will break the rules for him. Anyway, I have no more concerns..."
Feifei: "You..."
Han Yu's words left her half-understanding. The man opposite her didn't seem to be hired by her husband, but rather believed her husband was a good person, and she was a bad person, so he had come to kill her.
This... this was utterly unreasonable.
What a joke?
Should I be physically eliminated just because I'm a bad person? He's a good person, so you'll kill for him?
Who are you... a serial killer?
Feifei: "Wuwuwu..." (You can't do this, doing this is against the law... you'll be arrested, you'll be shot...)
Han Yu: "Yes! Shot! Biu... Haha... Good! I can reunite with my big brother, with my brothers, with Tong Tong..."
"Alright, I've told you enough!"
Swish! Swish! He stretched the towel in his hand and covered Feifei. How could Feifei not understand the murderous intent in Han Yu's words, and his look of embracing death? He clearly wasn't afraid to die, or rather: he was already doomed to die, and he wanted to drag her down with him before he died.
At this moment:
In her eyes: Han Yu, holding the towel, looked just like that classic scene in fantasy novels: [A dying Great Saint arrives with an ultimate imperial weapon].
...Ten minutes later.
Han Yu stood quietly by the window, smoking.
Behind him, Feifei lay on the ground, her eyes wide, still filled with disbelief and a hint of regret. Until the moment of death, she still couldn't believe she had been killed just like that. Was it because she had an affair? Was it because she asked Director Wang for money that someone wanted to kill her? She found it hard to understand why there were busybodies like Han Yu in the world. Her husband hadn't said anything, so why was an outsider like him making a fuss?
At the same time, she truly regretted it. Not regretting cheating! Nor regretting asking Director Wang for money, sorry Director Wang! But regretting that she shouldn't have come back today?
If she hadn't come back, would she not have met Han Yu?
If she hadn't come back, maybe he would have left!
If... But alas... there were no such ifs, she had no more chances!
Night!
It was very quiet!
Standing by the window smoking, Han Yu could even hear sounds from upstairs and downstairs, people scolding children, couples arguing... He stood there, out of place... This night:
He didn't leave! He stayed in the room, smoking all night, becoming increasingly serene.
He left before dawn!
And locked the door. He easily avoided the cameras in the complex, though avoiding them or not was meaningless.
Anyway, today was his end!
But after dawn, he didn't go to Xuefu Road. Instead, he first went to a street full of micro-loan agencies, his purpose: [to raise money].
...A certain micro-loan agency.
Han Yu left with ten thousand yuan.
Inside the agency.
Someone frowned and said: "Big brother! You just lent it to him so easily? I feel like something's off about him..."
Someone else echoed: "Yeah! He lent ten thousand yuan without any collateral. I remember he only has a small restaurant, and it's rented. Isn't that a bit much? What if he can't pay it back..."
Someone said: "Why did he suddenly need to borrow money? He doesn't even care about such high interest? He's not planning to pay it back, is he..."
Sitting on the sofa.
The boss, smoking, cursed: "Ten thousand yuan and you're afraid he can't pay it back? Besides, I hope he can't pay it back..."
"Then we'll make him work honestly. We'll net two thousand a month, that's long-term development. If everyone could pay back, how could we collect so much interest."
"Remember! No one who isn't short on money borrows from us. As long as they borrow, are you afraid they won't pay it back? If they don't, then I'll use methods on them, I guarantee they'll pay it back however we want them to. You don't know anything! Nothing at all!!!"
Several subordinates echoed:
"Boss is brilliant!"
"Boss's consideration is still more thorough..."
"We are too stupid..."
...Outside.
Han Yu put the ten thousand yuan into his bag. There were over a hundred thousand yuan there, all borrowed through his own means these past few days. Otherwise, with his current financial situation, where would he get the money for his uncle and aunt? As for paying it back... Heh heh... go tell the King of Hell!
Restaurant!
Bang!
Han Yu placed over a hundred thousand yuan on the table.
The woman was startled: "Where did you get this money...?"
Han Yu: "You don't need to worry about that..."
He pushed the money towards the woman.
The woman: "What do you mean?"
Han Yu: "Take the money and leave Song Jiang! Go somewhere no one knows you, and live a peaceful life doing business from now on."
The woman: "You... I don't want the money..."
Han Yu: "Don't want the money? Do you want to continue being a coin-operated ride? If you insist on riding, then this money can be considered payment for your rides. When you run out of money, you can continue riding... but I doubt anyone would pay to ride you then..."
The woman: ...Although the words are crude, the meaning is not, but your words are too crude!
Han Yu looked down at the time on his watch:
Nine o'clock!
Without hesitation, he turned and left.
The woman seemed to sense something: "What are you going to do...?"
Han Yu: "What I should do!"
The woman: "Are you crazy? Things outside have finally settled down, why are you still seeking death...?"
Han Yu: "Seeking death? Perhaps! This is my destiny. I have no more attachments in this world..."
The woman: "What about me...?"
Han Yu: "I have no more attachments in this world!"
The woman pointed at the money on the table: "What about this money?"
Han Yu: "You are Tong Tong's mother!"
The woman rushed forward and hugged Han Yu: "Didn't you say you were leaving? Then let's leave together, okay? Let's go to a place where no one knows us, and we can start over. I'll even have another child for you..."
Han Yu pried the woman's hands open: "I'm sorry! I can't do it! I only have one relative... She's already dead..." Then, without looking back, he left with extreme resolve.
The woman stood there stunned and speechless for a long time. Perhaps she no longer loved Han Yu, but the person she had spent so much time with was going to die! It was hard for her to remain calm, but she also knew she couldn't stop him. Han Yu always kept his word.
After a long while.
She came back to her senses, entered the room, and looked at the hundred thousand yuan:
"Leave...?"
"Perhaps leaving is truly a good choice..."
She packed the money and her belongings.
Thump! Thump!
There was a knock on the door from outside.
A fat man with a large head peered through the window, giving her a lewd smile: "Want to ride for a bit...?"
The woman: "Get lost!"
The fat man pulled out fifty yuan from his pocket, then another fifty, holding up two fifty-yuan notes: "Um... I won't ride for free... I'll insert a coin..."
The woman: "Insert your mother... Get lost!!!"
The fat man: "( ͒ ˑ • ᷄ ͡ ꇵ ͒ • ᷅ ͒ )?!"
What's going on?
The coin-operated ride isn't letting me ride anymore... "Damn it... you bitch..." The fat man cursed in a low voice: "You just wait, let's see how long you can stay pure. When you can't afford food, I'll ride you to death..."
He took the money to find the next coin-operated ride... Half an hour later.
The woman left the restaurant with her luggage. She glanced back at the restaurant, her heart a mix of emotions. She knew she would never return, and she knew she would never see Han Yu again. Or rather, she knew what Han Yu's end would be... but it no longer concerned her... Song University.
It was incredibly lively.
Qin Jiang, the big boss of Song Jiang, was coming to give a speech here. Countless students from the university flocked to see him, and even students from other schools expressed their excitement. Among them, there were many female students. Although there were many messy rumors about Qin Jiang, he was still a young talent with a net worth of tens of billions. Such a person was very attractive to women, and some female students harbored various intentions.
Therefore.
Many male students couldn't help but exclaim upon arriving at Song University:
"My god? Why are there so many women? And they're all dressed so gorgeously? It's already mid-October and a bit chilly, but they're still wearing so little. Aren't they afraid of getting cold...?"
"Is that a formal gown she's wearing? Is she here to listen to a speech or attend a party...?"
"It's truly an eye-opener..."
Everywhere they looked, there were exquisitely dressed beauties. Well, occasionally, a few purely confident girls were interspersed.
They glared at each other and didn't interact.
After all:
Their purpose in coming was to attract Qin Jiang's attention, not to mention directly rising from obscurity to prominence.
Even if they were noticed by him, it could lead to more opportunities, and it would be easier to be promoted if they joined the Black Dragon Group in the future.
Most importantly:
What if... what if they were noticed!
And it wasn't just Qin Jiang! Even the high-ranking officials of the Black Dragon Group were their targets. Catching any of them could lead to an instant rise in status, so they were enemies! They showed off their advantages without weakness. If you showed your arms, I'd show my legs. Who's afraid of whom!
As the saying goes:
For beauty, freeze your thighs!
As long as you can ascend, you won't regret it!
...Some male students guessed their intentions: "These women are truly deluded. There are only a few people in the Black Dragon Group, so how could they easily win them over? Those big bosses have seen countless beauties; they might already be tired of them and wouldn't even look at these women."
: "Why do your words sound so sour? At least those people have a chance... We don't..."
: "Hmph! Who says we don't... I heard that most of the Black Dragon Group's high-ranking officials don't have girlfriends. They're so successful, yet they don't have girlfriends. Who knows, maybe someone is... Hehehe..."
As he spoke, he even took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth...: "Holy cow!"
: "You're playing an even wilder game..."
The nearby male students were scared and moved away from him. The male student who had just approached him to talk even rubbed his arm... Of course, the men and women who came to hunt Qin Jiang and other high-ranking officials accounted for a very small portion. The vast majority intended to see Qin Jiang, this legend of Song Jiang, especially the freshmen. From the moment they arrived at school, they had constantly heard seniors talk about various legends of Qin Jiang. Now that they had the opportunity to hear him speak, they naturally wouldn't give it up.
To be precise:
They were more in a mood to watch the excitement!
How to put it!
Freshmen and sophomores are very naive and have not been impacted by later internet information, nor do they think particularly complexly. They currently don't realize that their university years will be where they make the most connections. The professors whose classes they don't like to listen to now are people many outside wish they could meet but can't. Similarly, Qin Jiang, whom they are watching with a curious mindset, will likely have no further interaction with them after graduation. Only a small number of juniors and seniors consider things more deeply. They have been exposed to societal matters and understand the disparities between people. Therefore, they come to this lecture more to see if they can make an impression on Qin Jiang, or even ask questions on the spot to lay the groundwork for their future careers.
As countless people harbored various thoughts.
Someone suddenly shouted:
"They're here... they're here..."
Swish! Swish! Swish...!
Everyone's gaze turned towards the entrance...
In a corner!
Han Yu, wearing a baseball cap, his eyes filled with a cold glint, reached into his embrace...
the direction of Black Dragon Group, a large group of people surged forth.
They were all dressed in black suits with cold expressions, and at the very center, surrounded by these people, was Qin Jiang, who had forged a legend in Song University and was renowned throughout the world—young, arrogant, and extremely domineering!
One glance made it difficult for everyone to look away.
Because Black Dragon Group was too close to Song University, even if Qin Jiang wanted to make a grand entrance, he wouldn't bother with a motorcade.
Besides, Wu Yue had personally requested it today, and he had to give him that much respect.
"Is that Qin Jiang? I've heard his legends for so long, but honestly, this is my first time seeing him! So handsome! So domineering! So masculine..."
"I feel like there's a heaven-piercing light in his eyes.
One look makes me tremble all over.
Is this the aura of a big shot?"
"He's only a few years older than me, but he already has tens of billions in assets!
How does he even spend all that money? It would be great if he gave me some..."
For a moment, the crowd was abuzz with continuous discussions.
As Qin Jiang's status continuously rose, he rarely appeared in public view.
Even when he did, he was always in a motorcade, only allowing people a distant glimpse.
Now, being able to see him up close, how could everyone not be excited?
This was truly a big shot with tens of billions!
A legend himself!
Even those who didn't understand social rules knew that such a person deserved admiration, and opportunities to see him in the future would be rare.
"So handsome! So charming... No... A man like this... I must have him...!"
"I want to have his babies... I've even thought of a name for our future child: Qin Jiye! No other purpose! Just one: to inherit his father's legacy."
"As long as I can get in touch with him, who cares about rich second-generations or parvenus... I'll become a parvenu myself, the mother of a rich second-generation..."
Thinking of this, many girls quickly adjusted their clothes, each striking what they believed to be their most beautiful pose:
Some were cool and aloof: dressed in a white dress, with cool eyes, their backs to the direction Qin Jiang was coming from, revealing their exquisite profile...
Some were wild: dressed in a leather jacket, wearing black combat boots and black stockings, leaning against a tree with a lollipop in their mouth...
Some were cute: dressed in kawaii clothes, wearing a small flower wreath on their head, looking up and pouting while scolding a cat in a tree.
Some were sunny: dressed in simple school uniforms, with ponytails, showing sweet smiles.
Some were noble: wearing an evening gown, one hand instinctively covering their ample bosom...
There were countless types and varieties.
Among them, there were different body types of the same style:
Skinny ones!
Plump ones!
Tall ones!
Lolis!
...Anyway, all the types of beauties you could imagine on the market emerged at this moment, all standing on both sides of Qin Jiang's path, striking their best poses.
It could be said: campus beauties were everywhere, and school flowers were abundant!
This scene made many boys, who had originally intended to watch Qin Jiang, stare blankly, unable to stop looking at this magnificent sight.
"When did our school have so many beauties..."
"What do you mean 'our school'? Haven't you noticed that many beauties from several nearby schools have come? I've seen four or five of the top ten Xuefu Road school flowers we evaluated..."
"It's usually hard to even see one beauty like this, but today there are so many I can't even take them all in?"
"Exactly! These are the girls we can't even chase, who wouldn't even bother to talk to us, unapproachable beauties.
But now, they're all like peacocks displaying their feathers, waiting for him to inspect them... Truly, people are compared to death, and goods are compared to trash..."
As soon as these words were spoken, some sighed, some envied, but... there was no trace of jealousy!
Firstly, anyone could see that a man like Qin Jiang was absolutely one in ten thousand, no! One in a hundred thousand, or even a million... Such a man was destined to be pursued.
Secondly, the gap between them and Qin Jiang was too vast, so vast that they had no thoughts of jealousy whatsoever.
They just didn't know what to look at in the face of such a grand spectacle.
Should they watch the emergence of the big shot Qin Jiang, or admire the gathering of beauties on both sides?
They only regretted not having four eyes.
Swish! Swish!
Their gazes shifted back and forth.
Smack!
A young man slapped himself: "Damn it, how can you be distracted when looking at beauties! No matter how awesome Qin Jiang is, what does he have to do with me? But if I miss even one glance at a beauty, I won't see her again..."
His gaze no longer shifted, directly locking onto the beauties, and he made appreciative comments:
"These clothes... so round..."
"This one is also pretty... such long legs..."
"This one... damn... what is this..."
The boy trembled in fright.
He saw a very seductive man also standing in the crowd, striking a pose, and beside him were several others, some with full beards, some with white socks, or burly men with delicate eyebrows, which made him feel utterly disgusted at first glance.
No?
This too?
Seriously, not even a single possibility would be let go, huh... What the heck!
Did they really think there would be high-ranking executives in Black Dragon Group who were omnisexual? Or specifically into this kind of thing?
Impossible... right!
...In the distant building upstairs, Wu Yue was watching the situation at the entrance with the Song University high-ranking executives.
Wu Yue frowned: "This... isn't appropriate, is it... these girls..."
A Song University high-ranking executive: "It's very normal! A fair gentleman, a beautiful woman is easy to find, it's normal for university students to date, and it's also normal for them to like this man, show themselves, and pursue him!"
Wu Yue was silent.
It seems... universities are indeed more tolerant!
However!
The next moment, the Song University high-ranking executive's face drastically changed as he looked at those seductive men: "What are those things? My eyes... Quick... What impropriety, what impropriety!
Quick! Tell the security guards to expel them... disperse them..."
Wu Yue: "This... wasn't your attitude just now?"
...In the corner, Han Yu's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Qin Jiang approach.
He had to admit that Qin Jiang was the most imposing person he had ever seen.
He had met many big shots, but many legendary big shots, upon meeting them in person, would reveal that they didn't possess the awe-inspiring presence described in legends, relying more on their status, position, and the flattery of those around them.
But Qin Jiang was different!
He seemed to be a born great figure, standing there giving people a sense of pressure, as if he were the Son of Heaven, and wherever he was, that place was the center.
This... was truly astonishing!
Han Yu: "Such a man is a born superior, showered with endless favor.
You could have had a bright future, but unfortunately... this time next year will be your death anniversary.
Blame it on you for killing my brother.
Besides, you were never a good person anyway..."
Swish! He reached into his embrace, gripped the loaded gun, his eyes filled with murderous intent, locking onto his target...
One second... five seconds... half a minute passed, and Han Yu still hadn't drawn his gun. It wasn't that he didn't want to act, but Qin Jiang was surrounded by a large number of students, and Han Yu was only on the first floor, making it difficult to kill Qin Jiang amidst the crowd. He was trying his best to find an opportunity.
But there were really too many people... and the crowd was growing!
Han Yu's mind raced: "What should I do?"
He subconsciously wanted to fire a shot to scare these people away, and then kill Qin Jiang in the ensuing chaos. According to his old way of thinking, he would have done so without hesitation, but years of dormancy coupled with Tong Tong's life and death had changed him greatly, making him indecisive.
For a moment.
Two little figures emerged in Han Yu's mind:
The white figure: "Don't shoot! There are too many people! If you shoot rashly, it will definitely cause a riot, even a stampede! There will be large-scale casualties! You only want to kill Qin Jiang, it has nothing to do with these people... They are all good people like Director Wang and the sales staff from the cosmetics building, you can't harm them..."
The black figure: "Why do you care so much? What you need to do now is avenge your brother! This is the only chance! If you miss it, you can't afford to wait. Feifei's body might be discovered at any time. If you miss today, you'll never get another chance... Anyway, you're going to die! Why do you care about these people? You've killed so many people, why are you pretending to be a good person now..."
The white figure: "It's different! Those people all had reasons to be killed, but these people are innocent..."
The black figure: "Innocent! Wasn't Tong Tong innocent? Didn't she also..."
The white figure: "...Enough..."
Han Yu roared internally, dispelling the thoughts of the two figures. He watched as Qin Jiang had already walked past him during this time, missing the best opportunity. He murmured, "I definitely have to kill him! Isn't he going to give a speech? I'll just eliminate him directly on stage then. This way, I can get my revenge without involving others, and it'll be easier to aim... Causing a riot now would make it harder to succeed... Yes... that's how it is..."
Thinking of this.
He put his gun away and adjusted his hat... In the crowd.
Qin Jiang subconsciously looked towards a certain direction, found it empty, and then withdrew his gaze, murmuring, "Was it an illusion?"
Si Jiu asked, "Jiang Ge! What's wrong!"
Qin Jiang: "Nothing."
Ahead.
A large number of Black Dragon Personnel were clearing the way.
Among them.
He You was loudly shouting:
"Everyone, make way!"
"That beautiful woman... don't push anymore... you're already deformed..."
"Why is there still a child... ah... a loli... make way..."
"Holy crap! What kind is this? Male or female... push them aside..."
He directed several Black Dragon Personnel to clear the path. The former vanguards like Wang Tao and Zhao Shanhe no longer did this, even though they were very willing. But after all, they were already big shots, and doing this was inappropriate!
Let alone them; even Zhang Chi and others had long stopped doing this, instead leaving it to their subordinates.
One must give opportunities for those below to climb, right!
He You!
The newest rising star in the Security Department, someone Qin Jiang valued, was ordered by Zhao Shanhe to take charge of this matter. He You dared not slack off in the slightest. Even though he knew no one in Songjiang dared to touch his Jiang Ge, he remained extremely cautious, his gaze quickly scanning the crowd, not missing any suspicious person. All the men and women who crowded around were kept away, allowing Qin Jiang to walk unimpeded towards the lecture hall.
From beginning to end:
Qin Jiang didn't look at the beauties on either side.
Having lived two lives:
He was already immune! They were nothing but pretty skeletons! Women only affected the speed of drawing a sword.
Many beauties posing on both sides, seeing Qin Jiang ignore them, couldn't remain calm:
The aloof campus belle: "Could it be that he doesn't like the arrogant type? That shouldn't be! Shouldn't someone like him, who climbed up from the bottom, like the aloof, unresponsive type? Is he faking it... Perhaps he noticed me long ago but it's not good to show it in public... Yes! It must be like that, he'll probably send someone to contact me soon... Even if he didn't fancy me, I don't believe those other high-ranking officials wouldn't have noticed me..."
Thinking of this.
The aloof campus belle continued to act high and mighty, not looking in Qin Jiang's direction.
The wild beauty: "That shouldn't be! Shouldn't someone from his background, who's been out in society, like my wild type? Does it give a sense of conquest? Has he changed his taste?"
The voluptuous, curvy girl looked incredulous: "No? I even put on my battle attire, my evening gown, and you still have no reaction! Are you even a man? Did you not see me at all... Yes! He definitely didn't see me, otherwise, it's impossible for him to be like this..."
She pointed and rushed towards Qin Jiang, shouting, "Chairman Qin... Chairman Qin... I love you... I want to bear your..."
Her figure, combined with her evening gown, made quite a sight as she ran, truly a tempest of waves.
Countless eyes turned to her.
She subconsciously covered herself with her hand. She didn't want to be seen by these ordinary boys, but she also worried that Qin Jiang wouldn't see her, so she kept covering and uncovering... Finally... Splat!
She tripped on her evening gown and fell to the ground, wincing in pain. But she immediately put on a pitiful act, looking towards Qin Jiang, feigning a look of utter helplessness: "Chairman... Chairman Qin... I... it hurts..."
Qin Jiang merely glanced at her and waved his hand.
He You shouted, "Two people, take her out and send her to the infirmary to see if she's ill..."
Immediately, two Black Dragon Personnel helped her up and started to lead her away...: "What are you doing... I'm your future sister-in-law... I'm not sick..."
: "Let me go... I'm not sick..."
...This scene:
Made other girls with similar ideas stop in their tracks!
Soon, Qin Jiang led the crowd through the throng and arrived at the lecture hall. Leaders were already waiting there. After a brief exchange, they surrounded Qin Jiang and escorted him into the building.
The lecture was about to begin!
Whoosh... The crowd followed Qin Jiang, also wanting to enter the building to watch the lecture. There were many from both the local school and other schools, even teachers and counselors. Who wouldn't want to hear what this legendary speaker would say?
After all:
This was Qin Jiang's first lecture!
He You looked at the crowd, his gaze slightly narrowed. He thought he had just seen a familiar figure flash by.
Shaking his head.
He didn't think much of it and waved his hand:
Crash... A large group of Black Dragon Personnel formed a human wall, blocking everyone's path.
Someone asked, confused, "No? Why are you stopping us?"
Someone else echoed, "Isn't Chairman Qin giving a lecture? We want to go in and watch the lecture..."
He You came to the steps and shouted:
"Everyone! Please remain calm!"
"We're bringing in some equipment first!"
Seven or eight Black Dragon Personnel carried large security screening equipment, setting it up at the entrance of the building.
He You cupped his hands and said:
"This lecture does not permit bringing in controlled knives or long metal rods! Those who wish to attend the lecture, please pass through security."
What?!"
Everyone was startled when He You said that.
"Checks?"
"No controlled knives allowed?"
"What is this all about?!"
They were here to listen to a speech, who would bring controlled knives for what?
"Is this really necessary? Just for a speech, they've got a detector. The display is a bit too exaggerated..."
"Yeah! I've listened to so many speeches, and no one has been as big a deal as him..."
"You don't understand! Have you forgotten his background? He's done too many things like that before, so they're being cautious..."
As soon as this was said, many people subconsciously nodded.
Actually, their thoughts weren't wrong. The reason for the detector was Zhu Zheng's specific instruction. Currently, Black Dragon Group has many adversaries. On the surface, there are the Lin Family and Tiger Might, two major forces, and who knows how many are hidden in the shadows. They definitely need to guard against anyone with ill intentions. After a few discussions, these people stopped talking, and a large number of them quickly passed through the detector and entered the building. For them, the detector was just an interlude; they hadn't brought any controlled knives anyway.
No fear if you don't bring them!
...But Han Yu, wearing a baseball cap in the crowd, froze.
"Nani?"
"Why?"
"Hoo ah you?"
"What is this?! It's one thing to have so many people following him when he travels, but now they've even brought out a detector."
"Is this reasonable?"
"Is this normal?"
"What the heck!"
"Do they have to target him everywhere?!"
His face grew increasingly grim, and the two little figures in his mind reappeared, fiercely arguing:
Little Black Man: "I told you! We should have acted just now! Now it's no good, we can't get in, so much for killing anyone!"
Little White Man: "Who would have thought he'd bring a detector? Besides, this is also for safety."
Little Black Man: "Safety? You can't even get in, so what?! Are you just going to charge in? You'll be throwing your life away!"
Little White Man: "What I did just now wasn't wrong..."
Little Black Man: "I think you've been a coward for too long and forgotten what you are? You're an assassin, and an assassin who doesn't plan to live? And this is the result... I don't think you're fit to be an assassin, you can't avenge your brother either, you... find a hole and bury yourself, so you don't get caught and embarrassed later..."
Little White Man: "No! I want to avenge my brother! I still have a chance... still have a chance..."
Little Black Man: "..."
Little White Man: "Shut up!"
Bang!
Han Yu clenched his fist, his resolve firm: "Revenge! There's still a chance! Even if I can't get into the speech, I can wait outside. This time, I will absolutely not fail, absolutely not! Even if I have to pay some price... I won't hesitate..." He turned and slipped away from the crowd. He wasn't confident he could get in undetected under these circumstances. Even if the building had other passages, he was completely unfamiliar with this area.
Rash actions could very likely lead him straight into a trap!
Therefore, he planned to choose a good position outside. He couldn't hesitate like before; it had to be a decisive kill! A decisive kill!!!
...On the steps.
He You commanded: "Everyone, stay alert! Watch carefully! It's one simple message: Protect Jiang Ge! Absolutely no mistakes!!!"
"Understand?"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
The Black Dragon security guards all nodded, each one full of spirit. Currently, no one at Black Dragon was slacking off. With the Black Dragon Group's benefits and room for advancement, these Black Dragon Group employees wished they could work overtime every day and strive for progress.
For the sake of... taking another step forward!
Who made them so eager to advance... He You's gaze quickly swept through the crowd, scrutinizing everyone who entered the building, watching very carefully:
"That one... what's that bulky thing in your pocket?"
"Why is your drink green? Please take a sip!"
"..."
He wouldn't let go of any suspicious person, while muttering to himself: "He You! This is your first security mission, and it's to protect Jiang Ge. This means the higher-ups value you! You absolutely cannot mess up, and you absolutely cannot disappoint Jiang Ge!"
...Outside.
Han Yu's gaze quickly searched the entrance.
He knew: he couldn't wait at the entrance like before. Otherwise, not to mention whether he would attack Qin Jiang in the crowd, disregarding everyone's lives, even in such a chaotic situation, he wouldn't have full confidence in taking out Qin Jiang.
So he had to find an advantageous position!
Swish! Swish! Swish! His gaze rapidly searched, locking onto the row of hotels diagonally opposite the entrance.
Hotels!
The University City was never short of them. Every holiday, these places were absolutely packed, with fireworks blazing, and countless lives flowing through these places... He chose a hotel close to the street. The hotel wasn't big, just a small storefront. Han Yu walked in: "Boss! One room, please! On the second floor, with a window."
The boss looked up at him: "Oh! Quite a few demands... One hundred!"
Han Yu directly pulled out the money.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The boss typed a row of numbers on the computer and handed Han Yu a key: "Second floor! 208! The Wi-Fi password is on the door! There's a computer, you can play games! Keep it down..."
Han Yu took the key and went upstairs.
The boss watched his retreating figure: "Wearing a baseball cap, sneaking around, probably meeting up with someone who has a boyfriend... Looking at his age, he must be close to forty. So old and still coming to University City to have fun... He's really playing fast and loose..."
"Tsk tsk... Just don't get caught red-handed and then damage my hotel room... Forget it! Why am I worrying about these things! If it gets damaged, they'll just compensate me, and I'll earn more."
Clearly, he mistook Han Yu for someone on a secret rendezvous, or someone paying for company, otherwise, who would check into a hotel in broad daylight without luggage?
Thinking of this, he quickly picked up the phone: "Hello! Wife! You really need to keep an eye on our daughter lately, there are too many bad people!"
"Yes! Not only do you have to guard against ruffians! You also have to guard against old men. These guys love to trick naive young girls. Give her more pocket money! We absolutely cannot let the flower we've raised for so many years be ruined by a pig..."
...Upstairs.
208!
Han Yu looked at the street opposite from the window.
This spot was the only way Qin Jiang could go after his speech. No matter where he came out, he would be in his line of sight. The reason he chose the second floor was because the weapon he had was just an ordinary handgun. At the height of the third or fourth floor, it would be difficult to ensure high accuracy. For a big shot like Qin Jiang, a one-hit kill was the safest bet. Even if a one-hit kill wasn't possible, it had to be as fast as possible. In short, three words: fast, accurate, ruthless! He pulled the window shut, covering most of his body, and stood silently in front of it:
Like a lion waiting for its prey!
"Qin Jiang... you... will die today!!!"
(Qin Jiang: "So slow and indecisive, can you even do it?")
The lecture hall.
It was very spacious!
A dense crowd poured in, quickly finding seats. In moments, the hall, capable of holding a thousand people, was full. Many young people even had to sit on the steps, refusing to leave. Especially those ambitious girls, they pushed frantically towards the front rows, just hoping to get closer to Qin Jiang.
A girl came to the front row, but all the seats were already taken. Her gaze quickly scanned the room and then she walked towards a very honest-looking boy with a face full of acne. Leaning down, she asked, "Hello, classmate…"
"Ah… hello…"
The boy was flattered! He had never been in such close proximity to a girl, let alone one who was so attractive and carefully dressed. He could even hear her breathing.
The girl: "Can you do me a favor…"
The boy: "Ah… what favor?!"
The girl: "Can you help me?"
The boy: "I… I'll try!"
The girl: "I don't have a place to sit…"
The boy: "Ah… you can sit here…" He stood up without hesitation and offered his seat.
The girl sat down in his seat without ceremony and smiled at the boy, "You're so kind!" Then her gaze fell on the stage. A moment later, she noticed the boy still standing next to her and frowned, her tone a bit cold as she said, "Are you still here? You're blocking my view…"
The boy: "Ah! (fourth tone)… Ah! (first tone)" He lowered his head, feeling very awkward, but then plucked up the courage to say, "Um… can I add you on WeChat?"
The girl: "Sorry! I don't add strangers on WeChat…"
The boy: … He left dejectedly, his unrealistic fantasies shattered.
After the girl sat down, she still felt she wasn't close enough to the stage. Her gaze continued to search the crowd and she quickly found a new target: Zhang Wei!
She stood up without hesitation and went to Zhang Wei: "Hello, classmate!"
Zhang Wei: "Ah… hello!"
The girl: "I don't have a place to sit…"
Zhang Wei: "And?"
The girl: "I said I don't have a place to sit…"
Zhang Wei: "I said, and then what…"
The girl: "…Um… could I ask you to give me your seat?"
Zhang Wei: "No!"
The girl pouted: "Playing hard to get!" She took out her phone: "Adding me on WeChat should be fine, right? Add me and then give me your seat…"
Zhang Wei: "I don't add strange girls on WeChat!"
The girl: "…"
"Then what do you want me to do for you to give me your seat…"
Zhang Wei held out one hand.
The girl's eyes were full of disdain, but she could only step forward, grab Zhang Wei's hand, and shake it: "This should be enough, right…"
Zhang Wei shook off her hand: "I said five hundred yuan! Give me five hundred and I'll give you the seat…"
Five hundred?
The girl: "Are you crazy?! I even let you hold my hand, and you're asking me for five hundred yuan? You…"
Zhang Wei: "You're blocking my view…"
The girl left angrily, but her own seat was already taken. Other seats had mostly been swapped by girls who wouldn't swap with her, so she could only come back to Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei held up one finger: "A thousand!"
The girl: "Why did the price go up?"
Zhang Wei: "Rarity makes it valuable! It'll go up again soon!"
It must be said: Although Zhang Wei was a simp, he was a very loyal simp. He only simped for one person… the front.
The Song University leader looked back at the dense crowd: "This Qin Jiang really has a lot of appeal…"
Wu Yue: "My student is the chief young entrepreneur of the Three Northeastern Provinces!"
The Song University leader: … Are you proud of that? No matter how great he is, isn't he still cooperating with Song University? Without us, who knows whose student he would be? But as the saying goes, don't hit someone in the face, so he didn't retort Wu Yue.
An old man slowly walked over.
The two immediately stood up when they saw him:
"Elder Du!"
"Elder Du!"
The person who arrived was Du Sen.
"Hmm!"
Du Sen nodded and sat down, leaning on his cane.
The Song University leader: "You've come to listen to your future disciple's lecture."
Du Sen: "It's only tentative! I still need to see for myself! I don't consider a person's status when I take them in. What kind of entrepreneur, what kind of startup big shot? I don't care about these things. I value aptitude more, whether they are truly interested in economics…"
"Yes! Yes!"
"My student, Qin Jiang, is not one of those pigs on the economic bandwagon. He has unique insights into economics, and he will definitely satisfy you, Elder…"
Wu Yue knew that Du Sen wasn't bragging. As a nationally renowned professor, he had deep research in economics, finance, and other fields. Outsiders offered him an annual salary of twenty million as a consultant, but he didn't accept. At his level, money was meaningless; taking on a disciple depended more on his mood.
Twenty minutes later.
The hall was as full as it could possibly be; there wasn't even standing room on the steps. He You was already outside, intercepting people who were still trying to enter:
The lecture! Is about to begin!
At the same time.
Click… click… click… A large number of cameras were set up, all from famous media outlets in Songjiang. How could the media miss the first lecture by Songjiang's legendary entrepreneur, Qin Jiang?
A few minutes later.
Whoosh… All the lights in the hall dimmed.
The stage lights instantly brightened!
Da da da… The female host, wearing a stylish qipao and towering heels, came to the center of the stage. She smiled and picked up the microphone: "Hello everyone: I am today's lecture host. Welcome to all the leaders, students, and media… who have come to participate in this lecture… Welcome…"
She spoke her opening remarks unhurriedly. Everyone subconsciously ignored the unimportant content in the host's words, but the noisy venue quieted down accordingly.
Backstage.
Qin Jiang and Si Jiu stood quietly! (Zhu Zheng was stationed at Black Dragon Group; such a large Group has many matters.)
Si Jiu: "This woman is so long-winded! Jiang Ge should just go up directly, she's just saying useless things…"
On the stage.
After the host finished her opening remarks: "Everyone! No matter where you come from, you must have had milk tea. But have you ever heard of two famous milk tea brands: Overlord Tea and Snowy Night Ice City!"
"Everyone: When you're bored at home, have you ever watched two hugely popular variety shows online: Running Brothers and The Voice of China!"
"Everyone: Since you've come to Songjiang! You might have visited that dreamy ancient city: [Northern Territory Nevernight City]"
: Overlord Tea!
: Snowy Night Ice City!
: Running Brothers!
: The Voice of China!
: Northern Territory Nevernight City!
… Do you all know that these household name beverages, entertainment, and tourist attractions all come from the same Group, and from the same person:
He is:
The founder of the milk tea industry!
The golden finger of the entertainment industry!
The pioneer of the tourism industry!
… The chief young entrepreneur of the Three Northeastern Provinces!
The Police-recommended entrepreneur!
The outstanding entrepreneur of Bei Province!
The national new-generation entrepreneur under 30!
… Her voice rose, lengthened, rose again, and lengthened again! Just as everyone was about to run out of breath:
"The legend of Songjiang:
[Chairman of Black Dragon Group: Mr. Qin Jiang]"
"Now, please welcome today's main speaker: Chairman Qin to the stage!"
"Welcome!"