Qin He's small face was also tense. The Ming and Lin families were old acquaintances, so she knew some of the past events.
Lin Shi had sought Ming Shi's help quite a bit to get to where she was today.
The current chairman of Lin Shi used to greet her uncle with a smile as bright as a flower.
"Grandma, with the Qin family here, we will absolutely not stand by and watch Ming Shi fall," Qin Yun gritted his teeth. "Let's first see if things can be resolved smoothly. Even in the worst-case scenario, the Qin Corporation will support us."
Qin Yun took out his phone. "I'll have Zhou Yang calculate the funds Qin Corporation can currently mobilize and have him transfer it all to Ming Shi's account first."
Old Madam Ming chuckled. "We haven't reached that point yet. Our Ming family has stood tall in Haicheng for so long, and your uncle is not a dough that can be kneaded at will! He was too trusting of the Lin family before, but now, I believe he can handle this situation."
As she spoke the last words, Old Madam Ming's gaze became firm.
She believed in her son.
However, Qin He felt worried. Listening to her grandmother, the chairman of the Lin family was heartless and lacked a sense of morality.
To crush the Ming family, someone who could engineer an incident of workers falling off a cliff was the most terrifying kind of unscrupulous person.
But to avoid worrying her grandmother, Qin He didn't say anything further.
Ming Yusheng returned late in the evening with a heavy expression.
Fang Meiyan, who was by his side, also had a worried look on her delicate face.
The Ming family was waiting in the living room. Seeing Ming Yusheng return, Madam Qin immediately stood up.
"Brother, how is it?"
Ming Yusheng sat on the sofa and said in a low voice, "The person building the walkway, he lost his footing and died."
Old Madam Ming was furious. "Does your Lin family even care about human lives!"
Fang Meiyan sat down with a heavy heart. "Our safety measures are stricter than those required by the authorities. The workers building the walkway were equipped with protective gear. Yu Sheng and I examined the gear taken from the deceased worker's body. Three different safety ropes all showed signs of being cut with a knife and then repaired with adhesive!"
"Repaired with adhesive, it cannot bear much weight and won't last long." Her eyes were slightly red. "Such an incident is man-made. We've called the police, but since the incident happened on our construction site, we have to stop work."
Old Madam Ming frowned. "The police asked you to stop work?"
Ming Yusheng rubbed his forehead. "Mom, the police didn't ask us to stop; I decided to stop. If the Lin family continues like this, how many innocent lives will be lost!"
The living room fell silent.
Qin He clenched her hands. This was what she was worried about.
Fighting with villains is endless trouble.
Villains don't care about involving innocent people; it's usually the more conscientious person who suffers.
She pursed her lips and thought for a moment. "Uncle, regarding this matter, we still need to find a way to deal with the Lin family."
Ming Yusheng sneered. "Lin Lei doesn't even answer my calls now. Even if I want to find him, I'm afraid I won't be able to get into the Lin family's door!"
The atmosphere in the living room was gloomy. Fang Meiyan, seeing this, forced a smile.
"Mom, it's so late. You should go rest. The cart will find its way to the mountain when it gets there. Tomorrow is your birthday banquet. Don't think about these bothersome things for now. It's most important to happily celebrate your 70th birthday!"
Madam Qin echoed, "Mom, let me help you back to your room to rest."
Sitting there was not helping. Madam Qin helped the worried Old Madam Ming back to the bedroom.
Ming Yusheng stayed in the living room. He took out a cigarette, looked up at Qin He's belly, then put the cigarette pack back in his pocket.
"Heh Heh, Xiao Yun, you should both go back to your rooms to rest," Ming Yusheng said with a smile. "This isn't a big deal. Uncle will resolve it soon. Don't worry."
Qin Yun frowned. "Uncle, how much did you invest in that piece of land?"
Ming Yusheng pursed his lips, and after a while, extended a few fingers. "Three hundred."
Three hundred billion!
Qin He sighed inwardly. Uncle had probably acquired that land and the surrounding mountains.
Mountains?
A faint light flashed in Qin He's mind.
...
Haicheng Airport at night.
The appearance of two men drew frequent glances from the surrounding passersby.
Yan Chen looked dejected as he glanced at the energetic Gu Qichen beside him. What good friends!
Gu Qichen wanted to attend Old Madam Ming's birthday banquet in Haicheng, and to get an invitation, he had actually dragged him back!
"I just escaped from home last time. I never expected that this time, it wasn't my old man who caught me, but the person I trusted the most!" Yan Chen gnashed his teeth hatefully, his face filled with grief and indignation.
Gu Qichen stood tall, his tone indifferent. "You sound like a resentful woman talking like that."
Yan Chen immediately raised his eyebrows. "Gu Qichen, do you have any conscience? I'm going through fire and water for you!"
As soon as they walked out of the airport and got into the car, Yan Chen saw someone else walk out of the airport.
He raised his eyebrows slightly. "Hey, why is my rumored girlfriend also coming to Haicheng?"
Gu Qichen looked outside. Not far away, Xu Wanwan was standing there, on the phone, her brows furrowed.
Yan Chen chuckled. "Last time I returned to Haicheng, it was Qin He who asked Xu Wanwan and me to pretend to be a couple. Shall we give her a ride?"
"As you wish," Gu Qichen replied indifferently.
Yan Chen rolled down the car window and called out in Xu Wanwan's direction, "Miss Xu!"
Xu Wanwan was on the phone, asking her driver why he hadn't arrived. She had just received news that he was stuck in traffic.
It was getting late now. When Xu Wanwan saw Yan Chen, she looked as if she had found a savior and hurried over.
"Mr. Yan, are you going back to the Yan family? Give me a ride!"
"With pleasure," Yan Chen said with a smile.
Gu Qichen in the front seat's gaze tightened. Now that he was in Haicheng, Qin He didn't know yet.
If Xu Wanwan found out first, Qin He might discover his intentions. If the Yan family then didn't receive an invitation—
"Drive!" Gu Qichen commanded coldly.
The driver stepped on the accelerator—
As Xu Wanwan was about to reach the car, she saw it suddenly start and drive away.
Her eyes widened, and after two seconds, she shouted angrily, "Yan Chen, you dare to trick me!"
Yan Chen innocently turned his head to look at Gu Qichen. "Holy crap, you set me up again?!"
The next day.
The Ming family's old residence was decorated festively. The birthday banquet started receiving guests in the morning, the main event was at noon, and in the evening, there was a party for the younger generation, with the main hall serving as the banquet venue.
Fang Meiyan was determined to make all guests happy.
Qin He got up early and changed into a red cheongsam. Looking festive, she ran to wish Old Madam Ming a happy birthday.
Qin Yun was also dressed festively today.
When the two arrived at the main hall on the first floor, all the Ming family relatives had arrived.
Ming Chi and Ming Xue had also returned. They had probably arrived early in the morning and had already changed into their clothes.
A lively group of people. Ming Chi and Ming Xue, as the younger generation of the Ming family, were by Old Madam Ming's side.
Ming Yusheng and Fang Meiyan went to welcome guests, while Qin He and Qin Yun stepped forward to offer birthday wishes. Qin He also presented her prepared gift, a beautiful jade ruyi.
The gift was presented on behalf of the Qin family, merely as a formality.
Qin He had brought many things when she arrived, including an aromatherapy blend she had concocted for her grandmother and many of her grandmother's favorite calligraphy and paintings, which she had already privately handed over to the butler.