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"Heixing Group, their international reputation isn't good. But they are willing to lend a hand to the Su Family, which isn't of much value to them—this is indeed unusual!"

Phoenix nodded in agreement with Qin Yu's statement.

After a pause, she continued, "If your speculation stands, we can only stop them as soon as the epidemic breaks out. For now, the only method is to follow your plan and keep a close watch on the Su Family!

After all, we have no evidence at present, and Heixing Group is an international company; Dragon Gate cannot just attack them directly!"

"I understand, dealing with such international companies definitely requires solid evidence. Otherwise, if they bite back, it could affect our Hua Country's international reputation!"

Qin Yu said solemnly.

This wasn't a minor squabble between small fry, where you hear someone is shaking your people, so you strike first and lead a group to fight over. A slight negligence could easily lead to international disputes.

Stick Nation might be rather average, but don't forget they have the United States as their 'daddy' backing them. Should a conflict arise, their U.S. 'daddy' would certainly jump out to lend support.

For a moment, Qin Yu felt tremendous pressure; the seriousness of the situation had far exceeded his imagination.

"Right, how did you end up walking together with An Xuanming?"

Phoenix didn't continue discussing Heixing Group. After all, the street food stall was a public place, and even if the nearby tables were empty, it was best to guard against eavesdropping.

"Heh, Old An, tell us how we ended up together?"

Qin Yu gave a wry smile.

"Uh... I am his disciple!"

An Xuanming said somewhat dejectedly.

"It seems you are thinking of establishing your own sect?"

Phoenix looked at Qin Yu with a playful question.

"I have no such intention. Mainly because here in Capital City, I'm like a rootless duckweed. It's good to have a couple of little followers to run errands when needed!"

Qin Yu shrugged.

"Let's eat!"

Phoenix didn't say anything else but gestured to a waiter standing in the distance.

"I'm pretty hungry too!"

Qin Yu, having been busy all evening, felt his stomach rumble.

Only An Xuanming was sitting restlessly, his expression complicated. For one thing, he was worried about his own life; after all, Qin Zhengdong had been taken out, and Qing Yi would sooner or later make a move on him.

Moreover, now he could only depend on others for survival, and following Qin Yu left him somewhat reluctant.

At this moment.

Fengyun Chamber of Commerce, headquarters.

Xuan Court.

As mentioned before, Fengyun Chamber of Commerce has four courts: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Huang, corresponding to the four strongest people in the Chamber of Commerce.

And in Xuan Court resided the third strongest expert of the Fengyun Chamber of Commerce, Chou Liancheng.

"Grandpa, you're back?"

A tall figure who had been sitting on the sofa stood up—it was Qing Yi who had slipped away in the chaos earlier.

The one who pushed open the door and entered was a person dressed in black, his face covered. Once he took off his mask, he revealed a somewhat wrinkled face, yet his eyes were sharp, clearly not an easy target.

"Tonight, we nearly resolved the threats of An Xuanming and Qin Yu, but the police arrived too quickly!"

The person in black, sitting down, said with a grave face.

"An Xuanming and Qin Yu are actually just minor figures. I think we should take control of the Qin Family as soon as possible, given that Qin Zhengdong still has a wife and children!"

Qing Yi suggested.

"There's no rush. I've been laying out my plan for nearly twenty years, sending you, who was still in swaddling clothes, to the doorstep of the Qin Family. A few more days won't make a difference. We'll hold still and assess the situation before acting."

The man in black was indeed Chou Liancheng and, at the same time, he had another identity: he was Qin Zhengdong's uncle, his real name Qin Liancheng.

After failing to compete for the Family Head position against Qin Zhengdong's father, he changed his name. Although the surname bears the same pronunciation as 'ball,' his original intent was the 'Chou' of hatred, Chou Liancheng, constantly reminding himself to never forget the hatred from those years ago.

Moreover, he allied himself with the Fengyun Chamber of Commerce, and after over twenty years of struggle, he became the third most powerful figure there.

Even more, over twenty years ago, he started his plot, sending his own granddaughter to the Qin Family doorstep, making her Qin Zhengdong's adopted daughter and his insider within the Qin Family.

"Grandpa, I'll follow your arrangements!"

Qing Yi could no longer return to the Qin Family, and consecutive failures had wounded her pride; she dared not make any more suggestions.

"Mm, these years have been hard on you. Rest well for a few days. Even if the Qin Family is searching for you, they generally won't be able to find this place!"

Chou Liancheng nodded and said.

"By the way, Grandpa, is that Zhou Nannan still of any value?"

Qing Yi asked again.

"Keep her for now. With Qin Zhengdong dead and the Qin Family embroiled in internal conflict, no one cares whether she's the real Miss of the Qin Family or an impostor. Perhaps, at a critical moment, she could still be of some use!"

Chou Liancheng mused for a moment before saying.

"I'll assign two people to fetch her from the Shennong Sect, keeping her under control. This person has ambition but lacks courage. Given enough time, she might try to escape secretly!"

Qing Yi suggested.

"That's acceptable."

After Chou Liancheng spoke, he stood up and walked into his study.

Elsewhere.

At Helian Hanyan's villa.

Yan Mingyu had been in a near comatose state recently, much like Snow White after eating the witch's poisoned apple.

She would only wake up when Helian Hanyan needed to extract details about Qin Yu from her lips.

"Yan Mingyu, am I learning quickly?"

Helian Hanyan was dressed in a black trench coat, Mingyu's favorite color.

Through her practice over this period, whether it was the voice, tone, or even the glance, she was getting very close to Mingyu.

"A fake will always be just that, fake!"

Yan Mingyu spoke coldly. But inside, she felt increasingly desperate. Qin Yu hadn't found this place yet, and this woman was practically cloning herself, already about seventy to eighty percent similar.

Only a week had gone by, and if it were a month later, this woman might well become the perfect substitute for her.

But that wasn't the worst of it. The worst part was that she'd return to Qin Yu's side using her identity to torment him spiritually, then deliberately lead Qin Yu down the path of evil, eventually ending with him being hunted by both righteous and nefarious forces to a downfall of utter disgrace.

Regrettably, she was completely under the woman's control, spending most of her days unconscious, unable even to take her own life if she wished.

What should I do?

"Hehe, how about I tell you some news? Qin Yu has been getting quite close to the granddaughter of the Divine Doctor of the Su Family lately. She is young and beautiful. Maybe in a few days, he'll become the Su Family's son-in-law. Men are fickle-hearted, don't count on me finding something amiss when I replace you to get back to him; maybe he's nearly forgotten you by now!"

Helian Hanyan's smile carried a hint of mockery.

"You'll never understand what emotions are, what trust is. Unless you kill me, Qin Yu will definitely find me!"

Yan Mingyu said faintly.

"Don't try to provoke me; I won't kill you until I'm one hundred percent sure I can replace you. Just be a good Sleeping Beauty!"

After stuffing a pill into Yan Mingyu's mouth, Helian Hanyan left the room.