Liu Changjian, kneeling, was as humble as a new employee entering the workforce.
Qin Yexuan remained seated, calmly accepting the bow.
"You should kowtow. Don't forget, I eliminated your three rivals for you, then integrated the Liu family's business into the Tianyi Consortium, helping you reach your current position."
Qin Yexuan's tone grew calmer. "Were you completely unaware of the plan secretly orchestrated by Deputy Mayor Lin and the others? Why are you the last one to appear among everyone?"
Liu Changjian trembled. "Master Qin, I, I, I truly only found out just now."
Qin Yexuan's eyes flickered.
Liu Changjian was not among the people who visited him at the Su family's villa last time.
This 'Little Liu' seemed to have a crooked mind.
Hmph, his original intention was likely to wait and see how things unfolded.
If he were completely ousted from Tianyi this time, Deputy Mayor Lin and Chen Jiangsheng would be no match for that old fox.
He would then seize the entire Tianyi Consortium.
Qin Yexuan couldn't help but sneer. "It seems you're getting old and forgetful. In that case, the business I entrusted to the Liu family should be reclaimed."
Ah!
Liu Changjian was terrified. His knees scraped the ground as he desperately kowtowed, almost begging on the spot.
Beneath the Liu family's superficial prosperity, there were actually many hidden problems.
All of Liu Changjian's achievements were Qin Yexuan's doing.
"Master Qin, you know, without you, I'm nothing. Take those eight famous buildings, for example. They all copied your original design blueprints, which is how they won so many awards."
Qin Yexuan remained silent.
Liu Changjian raised his hand and slapped his own face. "All my successful investments were made according to your instructions. You know, I'm actually clueless about investments."
Qin Yexuan picked up his teacup.
Liu Changjian nimbly jumped up to brew and pour tea.
One wouldn't guess he was so old by his agile movements.
Qin Yexuan took a sip of tea, his eyes gleaming. "You are so incompetent, yet I still went to great lengths to cultivate you. Do you know why?"
"Because I am loyal to you, Master Qin. I am merely your dog."
Liu Changjian truly knew how to humble himself, even barking twice like a dog.
Qin Yexuan's lips curved upwards, and he waved for him to leave.
Liu Changjian felt as if he had been granted a great pardon. He bowed his head, offered a fawning kowtow, and then departed.
However, he was unaware that Qin Yexuan did not cultivate him solely for his "loyalty."
Everything was because Liu Changjian's mother hailed from the Long family!
Liu Changjian's maternal uncle was the current Great Elder of the Imperial Dragon Clan!
It was due to this connection that the construction of the Imperial Dragon Clan's ancestral residence fell into Liu Changjian's hands.
"The engineering blueprints for the Imperial Dragon Clan's ancestral residence were drawn by my own hand. That is why I needed to use you, Liu Changjian!"
Qin Yexuan put down his teacup, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "I am now looking forward to the Imperial Dragon Clan making their move. If they dare to oppose me, I will raze their lair!"
However, this Liu Changjian was clearly influenced by the Long family and could betray him at any moment.
Qin Yexuan sneered again.
Although he had retreated behind the scenes in recent years, he had already planted pawns in all these forces: Liu Changjian, the Long family, the capital...
"Do you all truly think I've grown old?"
Qin Yexuan lightly took out his phone, found a special app, and opened it.
"Night Demon, activate!"
Instantly, information from various secret channels popped up.
"Night Demon One, greetings, Master!"
"Night Demon Two, greetings, Master!"
...
Among the covert special organizations under Qin Yexuan's command, the most famous was the Night Demons!
They had played a terrifying role in numerous battles in the past!
All members of the Night Demon organization were personally selected and trained by him. The fixed membership was thirty, never increasing or decreasing.
"Which number is the mole embedded in the Liu family?" Qin Yexuan asked directly.
"It is Number Seventeen. He also monitors the forces of the Capital Chamber of Commerce."
"Activate Seventeen and keep an eye on Liu Changjian!"
"Yes, Master!"
Outside the building, Liu Changjian, wiping sweat from his brow, instructed his subordinates to handle family affairs.
"Mr. Liu, the Lord of the Western Territory has invited you to dine at Wanghai Tower. The invitation has arrived. How should we reply?" Secretary Jiang, who was by Liu Changjian's side, appeared and handed him a gilded invitation.
Liu Changjian didn't hesitate. "Arrange a car. Take me there discreetly. No one is allowed to know about this!"
Secretary Jiang subtly reminded him, "Mr. Liu, please be aware. As soon as Chen Baidi arrived in Jiangcheng, he sent two coffins to Master Qin. If Master Qin learns you are attending his banquet at this time, he will be displeased."
Liu Changjian's face darkened. "When did it become your place to make decisions for me? I am a businessman. In business, there are no enemies, only friends!"
These words were utter nonsense.
Secretary Jiang fell silent and escorted Liu Changjian to the car.
Then, the secretary Liu Changjian trusted most lightly pressed his ear. "Night Demon Seventeen reports that Liu Changjian is on his way to meet Chen Baidi. Should this person be eliminated? What are the Master's orders?"
From the secret communicator, a low voice soon replied, "Master Qin wants you to continue observing! Do not act for now!"
A cold smile appeared on Secretary Jiang's lips. He got into a car, started the engine, and followed Liu Changjian.