"Qin Chuan, have the Kong family members arrived today?"
The call was from Qi Yan, inquiring about the Kong family matters.
"Yes, they arrived about an hour ago. Kong Lingling is at the hospital with her father, while Kong Shenghua and Kong Shengan have taken their men to the Han family." Qin Chuan replied.
"Qin Chuan, it's like this, I've been thinking carefully about our plan, and a new idea suddenly occurred to me that could make the plan even more perfect and exciting." Qi Yan said.
"Oh? What new idea?" Qin Chuan asked. He had never underestimated Qi Yan; she was a formidable character, so he valued all her ideas.
"It's hard to explain clearly over the phone. Why don't you drive to my bar? We can discuss it in person." Qi Yan suggested.
Qin Chuan nodded. After hanging up, he told Dan Xiongjin, "I'm going out for a bit. While I'm gone, have Manager Wang and the Lin siblings hold off on any actions."
"Our ally has a new idea that will make the plan more perfect," Qin Chuan explained without concealment.
"Qin Chuan, who exactly is this ally of ours? So far, besides you, Manager Wang, the Lin siblings, and others haven't met her. She's so elusive," Dan Xiongjin couldn't help but ask.
"I think since we are allies now, people on the same boat, it's not good to maintain such secrecy." Qin Chuan understood Dan Xiongjin's implication; he wanted to meet their mysterious ally.
However, he smiled and shook his head. "Manager Dan, I know what you mean, and I understand everyone's feelings. But I really can't bring you along without her consent."
"But please rest assured, she is absolutely reliable. She has an irreconcilable enmity with the Han family. If anything unexpected happens on their side, I, Qin Chuan, will take full responsibility."
Hearing Qin Chuan say this, Dan Xiongjin had no choice but to back down, abandoning the idea of following.
Qin Chuan, with Zheng Chengdao, left the room and drove directly to the bar.
As for his elder brother Qin Yang and Yao Dong and the rest of their brothers, they were all dispatched to monitor the Han family's every move.
About forty to fifty minutes later, Qin Chuan's car stopped at the bar entrance. The two men got out and walked in.
Inside, Qi Yan and Li Xiangcao were already waiting. Seeing them, they gestured for them to sit and asked what they would like to drink.
"Just a glass of lemonade, please. We're here for business." Qin Chuan said.
Li Xiangcao brought two glasses of lemonade, placed them down, and got straight to the point.
"Qin Chuan, this morning, the informant I placed at the Han family's old mansion finally gave me a very important piece of intelligence. He told me the truth behind Kong Nanchao's hospitalization." Qi Yan began with a bombshell.
Qin Chuan and Zheng Chengdao listened attentively.
Qi Yan looked into Qin Chuan's eyes and said word by word, "Kong Nanchao was beaten to that state by Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi themselves."
Qin Chuan and Zheng Chengdao exchanged glances, their hearts struck. Although they had suspected this possibility, a suspicion was just a suspicion. Now that it was confirmed, their feelings were entirely different.
"Do you have any evidence implicating those two brothers in the assault?" Qin Chuan did not question the reliability of the information. Since Qi Yan had gone to such lengths to summon him, it must be true; there was no need to ask such a foolish question.
Qi Yan shook her head. "The brothers beat him in the reception hall. My person wasn't present, so there's no evidence yet."
"However, I believe this information is enough for us to operate on many fronts."
Qin Chuan hummed. Although there was no direct evidence, this intelligence was indeed crucial. Once revealed to the Kong family, they would surely not let it go.
The Kong family, as a pillar of the Han family, with their entire clan working for the Han family, bore great responsibilities. Their influence was not to be underestimated after years of cultivation.
If this incident caused infighting within the Han family, it would truly be lively.
At that point, Han Guangyao, that old scoundrel, would be utterly deserted. Not only would his sons hate him, but even his loyal servants of so many years would turn against him. How much longer could he remain in power?
Qin Chuan voiced his thoughts, and everyone nodded in agreement; this was precisely what they had hoped for.
Especially Qi Yan, whose cold eyes continuously flickered with the light of hatred.
Her ultimate wish regarding the Han family was to see them utterly destroyed. Han Guangyao, that old beast, had to die, and not a quick death at that.
"Qin Chuan, I have another piece of intelligence to tell you."
Qin Chuan's eyes lit up immediately. "Quick, tell me!"
"As far as I know, Han Zongren, from the Han family's second branch, should also be aware of the truth behind Kong Nanchao's injury."
"To appease the anger of his two sons this time, Han Guangyao transferred control of the Dongshan and Xishan mining areas to Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi, respectively. Han Zongren received nothing." Qi Yan explained.
"My contact at Han Zongren's home told me that Han Zongren's wife, Miao Fengying, is extremely angry, and Han Zongren is also quite furious. Those two are likely to make some big moves soon, stirring up chaos in the entire Han family."
"I think, perhaps we can use Han Zongren to spread the truth about Kong Nanchao's injury to the Kong family, and even foster an alliance between them. That way, both the Kong family and Han Zongren's side will gain strength, with the power to confront either Han Guangyao or the brothers Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi."
"And we, on the other hand, can better watch from the sidelines as they fight each other to the death, and then, like the fisherman and the clam, reap the benefits."
After Qi Yan finished speaking, the room fell silent. She noticed that both Qin Chuan and the man named Zheng Chengdao were staring at her intently.
"What's wrong? Did I say something incorrect?" Qi Yan frowned, a hint of defiance appearing on her cold, beautiful face.
After all, she had rehearsed this plan many times, considering it excellent, even perfect. Yet, the reaction she received after explaining it made her uncomfortable.
Qin Chuan snapped back to attention and quickly smiled. "Qi Yan, don't misunderstand. I was just too surprised. I never expected you to have such an exquisite plan. Amazing! I'm impressed!" He said, giving a thumbs-up with genuine admiration.
Qi Yan's red lips curled slightly, letting out a silent huff, but the frost on her cold face eased, clearly pleased by Qin Chuan's acknowledgment.
"Miss Qi, have you placed your informants around all the Han brothers and Han Guangyao? Otherwise, how could your intelligence be so accurate?" Zheng Chengdao suddenly asked.
"Hmph, not only does Yanzi have informants around those four men, but she also has eyes on the wives of those three brothers!" Li Xiangcao, who had been playing a background role, couldn't help but raise her chin proudly, looking at Qi Yan with the adoration one reserves for an idol.
Qi Yan remained silent, implicitly confirming it.
Qin Chuan noticed this unintentional display and inwardly marveled again. This woman was truly remarkable. For the sake of revenge, she had been secretly laying the groundwork for who knew how long.
It would be best to be friends with such a woman in the future, and if not friends, then at least not enemies.
Otherwise, being secretly targeted by such a woman, who possessed both strength and intellect, would be a disaster for anyone.