While the Han family's internal affairs were in a frenzy, Qin Chuan was also far from idle.
He and over a dozen other companies, including Xishan Coal Industry, Taishan Enterprises, and Jin'an Group, were meticulously planning a series of business strategies against the Han family.
Since they had declared war on the Han family, simply exposing a photograph, causing them public outcry, and triggering internal strife was not enough.
The Han family was such a colossal entity that since they had already offended them, they might as well go all the way and completely pull the opponent from their pedestal. Even if they couldn't be completely destroyed at once, their strength should be set back by a decade.
Only then could everyone feel at ease and sleep soundly. Otherwise, once the Han family dealt with their internal chaos and focused their energy on external matters, it would be absolutely dire.
That night, Qin Chuan, along with his elder brother Qin Yang, Zheng Chengdao, and Yao Dong, visited the bar opened by Qi Yan and Li Xiangcao.
The bar had not yet opened for business, so it was very quiet, with only their table as customers.
The table was laden with grilled meats and spicy crayfish. The group chatted and enjoyed the delicacies.
"Qi Yan, you mentioned that you had eyes and ears within the three Han brothers and even Han Guangyao. Have you had any recent gains?"
During dinner and drinks, Qin Chuan brought up the purpose of their visit.
The major incident within the Han family was naturally receiving much attention. Not only Qi Yan's side was taking action, but Xishan Coal Industry, Jin'an Group, Taishan Enterprises, and others were also involved.
They were spending money to bribe personnel within the Han family, attempting to obtain information on the Han family's every move. This matter was crucial.
However, the Han family was not foolish. They seemed to have anticipated this, and many actions were kept highly confidential, with no one outside their close circle allowed to participate. This resulted in their efforts being in vain; they had spent a lot of money but received very little useful information.
It was believed that other forces had similar outcomes. Qin Chuan's visit to Qi Yan that evening was to see if she had any gains.
Qin Chuan did not dare to underestimate this mysterious woman. Her childhood experiences were tragic, planting a seed of hatred long ago.
To this day, few people probably knew what Qi Yan had endured over the years, or where she learned her skills.
She dared to venture into the dragon's den of the Han family alone, stealing valuable items and a pile of color photographs from the heavily guarded manor's safe. Who else could have done such things?
"Heh, what? Have your side, with so many people, gained nothing these past few days, and you need to ask me, a weak woman?"
In response to Qin Chuan's inquiry, Qi Yan raised her pretty face, her expression half-smiling.
"Cough cough!!"
Qin Chuan coughed twice, his expression slightly awkward.
"Qi Yan, you sound too distant. What do you mean 'your side' and 'our side'? Aren't we allies on the same boat now? We need to learn to share intelligence. Only then can we face the behemoth that is the Han family together."
"If we fight separately, then what's the point of forming this alliance!"
"Also, in our hearts, you are not a weak woman, but a truly capable and powerful ally. We trust you very much and depend on you."
Qin Chuan's gaze was sincere, his tone earnest, and his attitude completely unpretentious, showing no trace of insincerity or pretense.
Hearing these words, coupled with Qin Chuan's sincere gaze and his superb flattery skills, Qi Yan couldn't help but have her eyes flicker, her vanity greatly satisfied.
"Hmph, a flatterer!"
Li Xiangcao, sitting beside her, snorted coldly, "As expected of a shrewd merchant. I wonder how many people have been deceived by that expression and tone of yours."
Qin Chuan ignored Li Xiangcao's sarcastic remarks and continued to stare intently at Qi Yan's face.
Yao Dong, sitting next to him, almost stood up to discipline Li Xiangcao. In his heart, Qin Chuan was not just a boss, but a friend, an idol, and a spiritual leader.
He would absolutely not allow anyone to desecrate him.
"I do have a small gain here, but I don't know if it's what you need..."
After a moment of hesitation, Qi Yan finally spoke.
"It's fine, tell me quickly!"
Qin Chuan's tone was excited, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"It's like this, I've arranged eyes and ears around Han Guangyao and his three sons, and indeed, quite a few things have happened in the Han family recently."
Qi Yan began to speak slowly.
"One of the things I wonder if you know is that Han Guangyao, that old bastard, to protect his reputation, found a scapegoat to take the blame for him."
"This person is his personal life steward, Kong Nanchao. After the brothers Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi went to the old Han family mansion that day and learned the so-called truth, they nearly beat Kong Nanchao to death."
"Kong Nanchao is currently still in the Han family's private hospital, delirious and in a daze."
Qin Chuan's eyes flickered upon hearing this.
They were aware of Kong Nanchao's hospitalization, but had never obtained the real reason. While sitting together privately, they had speculated that Kong Nanchao's hospitalization was likely due to taking the blame.
Now, hearing Qi Yan say this, it was completely confirmed.
That old fellow named Kong Nanchao truly deserved it. Nominally loyal, he unknowingly offended the brothers Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi by taking such a huge burden.
Han Guangyao was already in his eighties and had only a few years left to live. Once he died, the Han family would be managed by his sons. At that time, Kong Nanchao himself and his family would likely face the frenzied revenge of the brothers Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi, and there would be no good outcome.
For such a person, only two words could be said: "blind loyalty!"
He had been completely brainwashed by Han Guangyao. It seemed he had worked diligently his whole life, dedicating everything, but in the end, he wouldn't even have a good ending.
Qin Chuan's gaze shifted. He felt this was actually a good opportunity. He needed to find time to sneak into that private hospital and have a good chat with Kong Nanchao.
If he could win Kong Nanchao over, it would be a truly fatal blow. As Han Guangyao's confidant, Kong Nanchao knew far too much, even more important than Liu An.
"Anything else? Any other important information?"
Qin Chuan quickly retracted the various thoughts in his mind and asked urgently.
Qi Yan nodded. "Yes!"
"According to the intelligence from the eyes and ears I arranged, to compensate for his 'mistakes' and also to appease the emotions of his two sons who caused trouble, Han Guangyao gave the Han family's East District mine and West Mountain mining area to the brothers Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi respectively."
"And Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi accepted!"
Almost as soon as Qi Yan finished speaking, angry curses erupted from the side.
"Damn it, these two brothers truly are born of the same parents, both blinded by money!"
"For money, they can even tolerate their wives cuckolding them so badly!"
"It completely subverts my worldview!"
Qin Chuan also found it a bit jarring. With the choice made by Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi, they would be permanently cuckolded and likely become the laughingstock of everyone.
Suddenly, a person's figure flashed in his mind, and he quickly asked, "What about the Han family's second branch, Han Zongren? He wouldn't be unaware of such a major event, would he?"