"I know."
Qin Fengwu changed the subject and said with a smile, "You must think I'm using a strategy to sow discord and need to judge for yourself whether what I say is true."
Chen Jinzhao naturally could not let Qin Fengwu know what he was thinking.
He said indifferently, "Even if what you say is true, why should I cooperate with you? I haven't forgotten that you still have feelings for my wife."
Qin Fengwu's mouth twitched.
He did indeed like Yu Mengzhi and had not given up on the idea, so when Chen Jinzhao referred to Yu Mengzhi as his wife, Qin Fengwu felt a pang of annoyance.
Especially—
In the past year's encounters, Qin Fengwu had repeatedly been at a disadvantage.
It was a disgrace.
Qin Fengwu took a deep breath and then said, "These are all old matters. Let's not bring them up again. I will attend your wedding with her. If I find out you mistreat her, I won't let you off."
Chen Jinzhao narrowed his eyes.
This was a matter between him and Yu Mengzhi; it was not Qin Fengwu's place to dictate.
"Did you ask me here just to say these things?" Chen Jinzhao found it amusing.
"Then what do you want to hear?" Qin Fengwu retorted.
Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "We might as well talk about the recent weather in the capital and the New Year's goods purchased for the Spring Festival."
Qin Fengwu also laughed.
"So, you are unwilling to join my camp?"
Chen Jinzhao smiled without speaking.
Qin Fengwu continued, "I know you've been looking for something, to the point of venturing alone into the far north, but unfortunately, you failed in the end."
*Swish!*
Chen Jinzhao suddenly cast a sharp gaze at Qin Fengwu.
"It seems I was right," Qin Fengwu said.
"Although I don't know what you're looking for that item for, if you can become my right-hand man, I can help you obtain these things. Or rather, I can solve the trouble from the source."
Chen Jinzhao stared intently at Qin Fengwu's smiling eyes, pondering whether Qin Fengwu knew about his physical condition.
If he knew, it would be troublesome.
But if he didn't, why would Qin Fengwu say these words?
Taking a silent breath, Chen Jinzhao said, "I just feel it shouldn't fall into other people's hands, and I do need that item. You don't need to know its purpose."
"Whether that thing exists is still debatable."
Qin Fengwu laughed heartily, then suppressed his smile and said, "I can responsibly tell you that the item exists. As long as you help me ascend to the throne, I can give you that item."
Chen Jinzhao stared at Qin Fengwu again.
It was as if he wanted to see through Qin Fengwu's heart, but Qin Fengwu was skilled at disguise, making it impossible for Chen Jinzhao to determine if he was telling the truth.
"You don't need to rush to answer me; I will give you ample time to consider," Qin Fengwu said.
Chen Jinzhao sneered, "How can you be sure that I will believe you can get that item?"
Qin Fengwu's lips curved into a smile. Chen Jinzhao was not far from taking the bait. He said with a laugh, "You may not believe me, but you must believe in the strength of my Qin family. Do you remember the Wu family that was wiped out last month? We found many things in the Wu family's courtyard. Don't forget, the old master of the Wu family was once the ruler of this land. Some things we couldn't obtain, he could."
Chen Jinzhao's mind raced.
Now he was one hundred percent sure that the item Qin Fengwu was referring to was the meteorite from outer space. If he could obtain the meteorite, Chen Jinzhao's illness might be cured.
"I don't need it," Chen Jinzhao said abruptly.
With that.
He prepared to rise and leave the pavilion.
Qin Fengwu did not stop him, but said in a euphemistic tone, "If you don't think for yourself, you must think for your wife. If you have a wife and children in the future, would you have me learn from Emperor Wei Wu Cao Cao of antiquity and take care of your wife and children?"
Chen Jinzhao's body stiffened, his steps heavy, unable to lift.
A few days ago, he and Su Xiao had discussed this very issue. If an opportunity for immortality were placed before Chen Jinzhao, he would not hesitate to fight for it. Now, he wasn't thinking that far ahead; he just wanted to live a longer life.
Qin Fengwu knew that Chen Jinzhao's weakness was Yu Mengzhi.
With a single sentence, he made Chen Jinzhao hesitate, hitting Qin Fengwu's mark exactly.
"How can you make me believe that you possess that item?" Chen Jinzhao stared at Qin Fengwu, thinking that Qin Fengwu shouldn't possess such a precious item.
Qin Fengwu smiled and said, "As long as you agree, I can prove it to you."
"If I didn't have it, I wouldn't be sitting here today."
Chen Jinzhao took a deep breath and said with a wry smile, "This is truly a difficult choice. Give me a few days to consider."
"Alright."
Qin Fengwu agreed with a smile.
As long as Chen Jinzhao hesitated, he was confident he could make Chen Jinzhao agree.
"Farewell," Chen Jinzhao said.
After taking two steps.
Chen Jinzhao stopped again and asked without looking back, "Why are there no tourists in Jingyuan today?"
Qin Fengwu replied with a smile, "To welcome you, our esteemed guest, Jingyuan is closed today. You see, I am sincere."
Chen Jinzhao shook his head inwardly.
Doing this was a waste of resources and manpower, not worthy of being a boast.
Whether to cooperate with Qin Fengwu, Chen Jinzhao had already made up his mind.
At this moment.
A shadow suddenly rushed out and blocked Qin Fengwu's path.
The shadow shouted, "Danger!"
The appearance of the shadow broke the tranquility of Jingyuan. Chen Jinzhao instinctively looked at the shadow, and in an instant, the aura inadvertently revealed by the shadow was extremely terrifying. Even Chen Jinzhao smelled a hint of danger from this shadow.
This person was strong!
He was even comparable to Chen Jinzhao.
Where did Qin Fengwu find such a powerful helper?
As Chen Jinzhao pondered, he also sensed the approach of danger, causing his nerves to tighten!
There was an ambush!
He glared fiercely at Qin Fengwu, who said in a deep voice, "It's not me!"
Immediately, gunshots rang out.
Some of Qin Fengwu's security personnel were shot dead on the spot. As for Qin Fengwu himself, he was largely unharmed due to the protection of the black-clothed man. During this process, several bullets grazed past Chen Jinzhao, and fortunately, he dodged them in time.
Qin Fengwu, however, was not so lucky. Although the black-clothed man was skilled, the assassins hidden in the dark were superior in number, and Qin Fengwu took a bullet to his left shoulder! Qin Fengwu's face turned pale, and he looked at the distant hillside in disbelief.
"Damn it."
"How did the security fail? Chen Jinzhao, if you can save me, I will be forever grateful for your great kindness."