Qin Yexuan stared coldly at this descendant of the Zhao family from Nanshan. "You've violated all three rules, Zhao Shuanghe. Do you really think the Nanshan Divine Needles are invincible? Do you believe I'll cripple you right now and have your Zhao family removed from the medical profession?"
Zhao Shuanghe kowtowed desperately, his body drenched in sweat.
Qin Yexuan flicked his sleeve. "Behave yourself and treat patients honestly. I won't be ruthless towards the Nanshan Zhao family, but you must accept this small punishment!"
With a crack, Zhao Shuanghe's right index finger snapped, as if cut by a blade.
Yet, he endured the searing pain, his body still sweating profusely.
Qin Yexuan clapped his hands, about to leave.
"Wait, Sir, please wait!"
Zhao Shuanghe, enduring the excruciating pain, pressed his left hand to the ground and asked with a trembling voice, "Are you, are you really a descendant of that Divine Needle Ancestor from back then?"
Qin Yexuan smiled faintly. "Not a descendant..."
He then leisurely departed.
Inside the villa, a group of elders from the Guoyidao, who were affiliated with the Zhao family, rushed out to help Zhao Shuanghe up.
"We didn't dare to come out just now. What is the background of that Qin Yexuan?"
"He himself said he's not the ancestor's descendant."
But that made no sense, because the secrets Qin Yexuan spoke of were as if he had witnessed them himself a hundred years ago.
So, there was another possibility!
It was something Zhao Shuanghe dared not say aloud.
That possibility was... Qin Yexuan was the young man who saved the Zhao family's ancestor over a hundred years ago!
He had lived until now simply because he was an immortal!
Zhao Shuanghe let out a quiet breath, suppressing this terrifying thought.
"It shouldn't be, can there really be immortals in this world..."
After leaving the Zhao family, Qin Yexuan received a call from his disciple, Lie Yuanzun.
"Sir, that Gao Tian has escaped and fled directly back to Hong Kong. It's a shame. Should we go to Hong Kong and annihilate his Gao family?"
Qin Yexuan frowned. "We'll discuss it later."
He truly didn't take the Gao Yao family seriously.
Returning to the Su family's small building, he found it bustling with activity.
Su Bingyan and her sisters had prepared a table full of delicacies.
Ning Shuang and Xue Qing ran over to help their brother-in-law hang his coat and get him a towel, while Bingyan and Mingyue were setting out bowls and chopsticks.
Su Yuluo, having just finished her homework, also ran downstairs with a cheer.
The family, having recently weathered storms, had finally returned to their former tranquility.
Qin Yexuan savored the meal with particular sweetness.
"Brother-in-law, I'm going to Hong Kong on official business tomorrow to handle a major case. Guess who the suspect is?" Su Ning Shuang, who had recently been promoted to special police, asked excitedly.
Qin Yexuan's heart stirred. "Could it be related to the Gao family?"
"Ah, Brother-in-law, you're so perceptive! It is related to the Gao family. We had just started the investigation when that Gao Tian got scared and fled. But this case involves a major Gao family case, and they've also made contact in Hong Kong. I'll be leaving tomorrow."
Su Bingyan was very worried. "Going to Hong Kong for a case? Things are different there. Isn't that very dangerous for you?"
"Sister, don't worry, I can handle it!"
After dinner, Su Bingyan was tidying up the dishes with a worried look.
Qin Yexuan walked over and smiled gently. "Don't worry. If need be, I'll secretly follow Ning Shuang to Hong Kong. I'm quite familiar with that place."
"But, Brother-in-law, won't that be too much of a strain on you?" Su Bingyan felt a little ashamed and even more concerned.
It seemed like her brother-in-law hadn't had a single day of rest lately.
"It's fine. I'll go to the room first." Qin Yexuan patted her head. "As long as I'm here, nothing will go wrong."
He stretched, feeling it was time for a good sleep. His eyes suddenly caught sight of Su Mingyue and Su Ning Shuang whispering together.
"Hmm?" Qin Yexuan couldn't help but look over.
"Ah, Brother-in-law, it's nothing. You should go rest quickly. We're just chatting."
Qin Yexuan nodded and returned to his room.
As soon as he left, the Su sisters huddled together again.
"The cake is ready. Have you all prepared your gifts?"
"Of course. Brother-in-law seems to have forgotten that we celebrate his birthday every year on this day."
Although no one knew Qin Yexuan's exact birthday—his ID card was certainly fake—this late autumn day had become their agreed-upon time to celebrate their brother-in-law's birthday.
"It's even better that Brother-in-law forgot. We can give him a surprise."
They had already prepared their gifts, and a seven-tiered cake was being brought out from the kitchen, just waiting for the right moment.
Meanwhile, in his simple and unadorned room, Qin Yexuan was video-chatting with the great star Shen Bingmei.
"What about our promised vacation? Weren't you going to spend some one-on-one time with me? Why are you leaving so suddenly?" Shen Bingmei said coquettishly.
She was still staying in a chain hotel.
Qin Yexuan smiled. "I'll take you out to play when I get back."
"No, I want to see you now!" Shen Bingmei said boldly.
Qin Yexuan thought seriously. "I can't go out. You can't come to the Su family's small building, can you?"
"Yes, I can! I'll sneak in through the back door. I've seen your room before. Open the window, and I'll climb in."
Shen Bingmei's words stunned Qin Yexuan.