"I agree with your proposal, but there's no need to pay extra,"
"I told you, I've booked the entire hotel, so you can eat to your heart's content."
"Don't worry, it's not that much."
With that, Qin Xuan took out his car keys and activated his Land Cruiser.
Fortunately, he hadn't driven the Sun God today, otherwise picking up people would have been inconvenient.
Getting into the car, he connected to the group call.
Qin Xuan and Lin Mu slowly followed Gouzi's Roewe.
After the three of them exited the garage and confirmed there were no issues, Qin Xuan asked, "Gouzi, you said Zhang Xun's parents were also at the hospital?"
"So, he found his family?"
Gouzi grunted, his voice filled with envy. "Six years ago, Zhang Xun's father contacted him through the Enforcement Bureau."
"He said he was in dire straits when he was young and had no choice but to abandon his child. Now that he's older, he wants his child to return to his side so they can look out for each other."
"You know Zhang Xun, he's always been homesick and easily swayed."
"As soon as he heard their tearful voices, he cried and acknowledged them."
"If it weren't for the Enforcement Bureau's procedures requiring proof of relationship, he might not have even done a paternity test!"
"Fortunately, the final result was good, and the elders were indeed Zhang Xun's parents."
"Not long after, with the help of his parents, Zhang Xun got married and had a child."
"That's great!"
"He's really lucky!"
Upon learning about Zhang Xun's experience, Qin Xuan was genuinely happy for him.
After all, most orphans like them, who came from orphanages, never found their biological parents.
As for being poor...
No matter how poor, it was still better than having no one.
The two opposite Wei Xin clearly thought the same.
Gouzi spoke of Zhang Xun's situation with great admiration.
Lin Mu, who had been silent the whole way, also sighed after them, expressing his longing for his parents.
Half an hour later, the three arrived at the hospital.
When they reached the psychiatric ward, Zhang Xun had already been waiting for a long time.
"Qin Xuan, I finally get to see you!"
Seeing the three people entering from outside the ward, Zhang Xun excitedly waved at Qin Xuan.
Although he appeared a bit awkward, his genuine excitement was undeniable.
"Zhang Xun, long time no see!"
"You've gotten so strong!"
Looking at Zhang Xun, who was half-lying on the hospital bed, Qin Xuan was also very excited.
However, the latter was now completely different from his thin childhood self, appearing as a muscular man.
"Ah, I just got stronger so I have more energy for work and can earn more money."
"You know about my situation, right?"
"It's not easy to support a family alone without some strength."
Speaking of supporting his family, Zhang Xun's eyes visibly dimmed.
His lower body was completely paralyzed, and it was uncertain if he would ever be able to stand again.
But if he were truly paralyzed, what would happen to his family...
"Ah, never mind me!"
"It's you who's really surprising."
"It's only been a few years, and you're already a high-ranking official in the country!"
Qin Xuan waved his hand with a smile, "High-ranking official, just a title."
"What high-ranking official?" Lin Mu and Gouzi were taken aback and asked in unison.
Zhang Xun surprisingly took out his phone and opened Qin Xuan's Baidu Baike.
"You don't know?"
"Qin Xuan is now a general in our Dragon Country!"
"A genuine high-ranking official."
"This news went viral online not long ago, and you two haven't seen it?"
Gouzi took the phone and shook his head blankly, "The company has been so busy this year, who has time to look at the internet?"
"Holy cow, it's true, a general of the Dragon Country, founder of Yaqin Network, owner of Douyin short video..."
"My goodness, Qin Xuan, you're too awesome!"
As Gouzi read out the information, Lin Mu's heart sank further.
He snatched the phone from Gouzi and stammered, "You two, don't talk nonsense!"
"I checked Qin Xuan's information, he's not a general at all."
"Look at this platform, Baidu Baike, anyone can edit it, so don't take it seriously."
After speaking, Lin Mu quickly threw the phone back to Zhang Xun, as if it were a hot potato.
Zhang Xun took the phone and asked doubtfully, "That can't be right!"
"Where did you check it?"
"Enterprise Baike."
"Enterprise Baike only shows company information, doesn't it?"
"Of course, you won't find it if you check that!"
Zhang Xun then explained to Lin Mu with a smile, "Although Baidu Baike can be edited freely, Qin Xuan's information is definitely true."
"Didn't you pay attention to the assault incident that happened not long ago?"
"Qin Xuan's identity has been officially endorsed by the state, so it can't be fake."
Hearing this, Gouzi slapped Qin Xuan's shoulder, "Good heavens, no wonder you're so generous this time."
"So, not only did you start your own company, but you also became a general in our Dragon Country!"
Gouzi and Zhang Xun were genuinely happy for Qin Xuan that their childhood friend had become a high-ranking official.
Zhang Xun was initially a little conflicted about Qin Xuan's status as a general and didn't know how to face him.
Gouzi, however, didn't care about any of that.
So what if he became a general?
They had grown up together and were very close friends.
They couldn't become distant just because of a title, could they?
"Alright, you're truly something!"
"I always thought you were different from others when we were kids!"
"You were destined for a high position!"
Qin Xuan retorted, "Destined for what!"
"When you were fighting me for snacks as a kid, why didn't you think I was different then?!"
"That was an emergency situation, it doesn't count."
"At least when you weren't fighting me for snacks, I always thought so!"
"Then I'm really grateful to you!"
With Gouzi's playful banter, the three of them felt much better.
Only Lin Mu stood there, stunned for a long time.
Then he cautiously nudged Qin Xuan's arm, signaling him to step aside for a word.
"Qin, Qin Xuan, about today, I..."
Walking with Qin Xuan to the corridor, Lin Mu was so nervous that he could barely speak clearly.
If he had known Qin Xuan's current status, he would never have dared to hand over that contract like that, even if it meant death!
Now, not only were they no longer brothers, but he might also face retaliation.
How could a mere investment manager withstand the retaliation of a general?
Seeing Lin Mu's hesitant demeanor, Qin Xuan instantly understood his thoughts.
He waved his hand impatiently, his tone cold, "What you did was indeed problematic, but I won't go after you for it."
"However."
"For the sake of our past brotherhood, I still want to remind you."
"Merchants pursue profit, which is understandable."
"But if you lose your humanity in the process, you will eventually pay a heavy price for it!"
With that, Qin Xuan walked back into the ward without looking back.
Lin Mu, after hearing these words, stood frozen in place, unable to calm down for a long time.