Yi Pin Xian Fu, while not a star-rated restaurant, was renowned throughout the island city.
Many dignitaries and noble figures frequented it to savor seafood.
Wang Huandong had booked his thank-you banquet here.
Upon entering the private room, Wang Huandong's family warmly greeted him.
After brief introductions, everyone took their seats.
"Young man, thank you for your help yesterday. Otherwise, we wouldn't be dining here today."
Wang Huandong's father-in-law said gratefully.
"It was just a small effort."
Qin Hanchu replied with a smile, exuding an approachable demeanor.
As they were talking, the door to the private room was pushed open.
A middle-aged couple entered with a young man.
"Why are you only arriving now?"
Seeing his son late, the father-in-law's expression was displeased.
"There was traffic, we really didn't intend to be late," the middle-aged man quickly explained.
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Qin Hanchu.
Upon recognizing Qin Hanchu, the middle-aged man's expression suddenly turned grim.
"It's you!"
Qin Hanchu looked at the middle-aged man in confusion. "Do you know me?"
The middle-aged man did not answer Qin Hanchu's question.
After some thought, he seemed to have made a decision.
"Here's three million. Thank you for saving my father."
"From now on, our debts are settled."
"Our family has other matters to attend to, so we won't be staying."
The middle-aged man placed a check in front of Qin Hanchu and said sternly.
"Brother, what do you mean by this?"
Wang Huandong was bewildered.
What was his brother-in-law thinking?
Why was he so eager to distance himself from Qin Hanchu?
The others, like Wang Huandong, were also somewhat puzzled.
"Did you attend the Han family's engagement banquet?"
Qin Hanchu's thoughts raced, and he guessed the reason.
"The Han Corporation is a major client of mine, so you should understand my predicament."
"Frankly, you shouldn't have provoked the Han Corporation. You can't afford to offend them."
The middle-aged man had witnessed Qin Hanchu causing a scene at Han Liang's wedding and knew how deep Qin Hanchu's animosity with the Han Corporation was.
Even though Qin Hanchu had saved his father's life, he wouldn't maintain any close contact with him.
If the Han Corporation found out he was dining with Qin Hanchu, they would immediately terminate their cooperation with him.
To retain the Han Corporation as a major client, he had to sever ties with Qin Hanchu.
"The Han Corporation may be powerful in your eyes, but they are nothing in mine."
"Everyone has their difficulties. I understand yours."
"No need for the money. I'm not short of it."
Qin Hanchu wasn't angry.
After all, not everyone could be as fearless as him.
For their own interests, people had to make certain choices.
"I don't like owing favors. I hope you can accept this money."
Hearing this, Qin Hanchu smiled. "Alright, I'll take it."
Pocketing the check, Qin Hanchu stood up and walked towards the exit.
"Little brother..."
President Wang wanted to persuade him to stay, but Qin Hanchu did not stop.
"Brother, is he the one who caused trouble at Han Liang's engagement ceremony?" Wang Huandong's wife asked.
The middle-aged man nodded. "The Han Corporation won't let him go. They might even want his life!"
"Do we need to fear the Han Corporation?"
Wang Huandong's expression was displeased.
"The Han Corporation brings me tens of millions in net profit annually. You can protect our safety, but you can't stop the Han Corporation from cutting off cooperation with me."
Wang Huandong was an eighth-rank martial artist, and the Han Corporation did show him some apprehension.
However, the Han Corporation was not truly afraid of Wang Huandong.
With the Han Corporation's financial power, they could hire more than just eighth-rank martial artists.
As the saying goes, "Money can move the gods."
It was precisely because of this that Old Madam Jin did not take Qin Hanchu seriously.
The city was bathed in the flickering neon lights of the night.
On the streets, fashionable urban dwellers brushed past Qin Hanchu.
Unconsciously, Qin Hanchu arrived at the island city's pedestrian street.
From a distance, he saw a large crowd gathered in the center of the pedestrian street.
Out of curiosity, Qin Hanchu walked over.
Through the crowd, Qin Hanchu spotted Jin Hailu.
Beside Jin Hailu was another beautiful woman.
She was tall, with exquisite facial features.
Although not as perfect as Jin Hailu, she could certainly rival Lin Jiaxue.
Facing Jin Hailu and her companion was a handsome young man.
The young man was dressed in designer suits and wore a Patek Philippe worth millions on his wrist.
He was currently standing within a heart shape formed by ninety-nine roses.
"How romantic!"
"Not only romantic, but the man is also very handsome."
"Most importantly, he's rich. That watch alone is worth over a million."
"If a man pursued me like this, I'd definitely say yes."
"Indeed, beautiful women are always with rich people."
"These two beauties are figures of desire for us commoners."
The young man's romantic gesture drew the attention and discussion of many young men and women.
"Hailu, I already know what happened to you."
"You know, I've always loved you."
"As long as you agree, our Chai family will be your harbor from now on."
"I'll handle the Han family matters for you."
"This box contains the property deed for a villa in Taohuayuan. It's my gift to you!"
The young man amidst the roses said with deep emotion, holding out an exquisite box.
"Damn, a Taohuayuan villa as a gift? That's incredibly rich!"
"I heard the cheapest villa in Taohuayuan costs at least forty million."
"He said he's from the Chai family. Could he be Chai Xiao?"
As a burgeoning new first-tier city, the island city had many large enterprises.
There were six groups comparable in scale to the Han family.
The Chai family was one of them.
As the most beautiful woman in the island city's business circles, Jin Hailu was naturally a prime target for wealthy suitors like Chai Xiao.
"Let's go."
Jin Hailu's expression remained unchanged in the face of Chai Xiao's romantic confession.
The moment Chai Xiao finished speaking, Jin Hailu, linking arms with her best friend, walked away.
She completely ignored Chai Xiao!
Jin Hailu's disregard enraged Chai Xiao.
He quickly stepped in front of her, blocking her path, and said sternly, "Hailu, give me a chance."
"Don't you know I'm already betrothed?"
"Aren't you afraid of suffering the same fate as Han Liang!"
Jin Hailu remained as cold as ever, truly living up to her moniker of the Ice Mountain Beauty.
"How long do you think that kid can live?"
"The Han family will absolutely not let him continue living!"
"Besides, does my Chai family fear him?"
"If he dares to oppose me, I can send him to meet Buddha without the Han family lifting a finger."
"You know I, Chai Xiao, have the capability!"
"Is that so? Here's your chance to send me to meet Buddha!" As soon as Chai Xiao finished speaking, Qin Hanchu pushed through the crowd and emerged.