The Yang family also dealt in coal, and held a very high position. Jinmei International was a nationally renowned group, always pursuing a high-end international strategy, even superior to the Han Corporation's coal business by a small margin.
With such a major incident occurring at the Han Corporation, Jinmei International would inevitably be concerned. An investigation was entirely reasonable.
As a member of the Yang family, coupled with her status in social circles and her meticulous, intelligent mind, Yang Zimo might have already thoroughly investigated many matters.
The more Qin Chuan listened, the more guilty he felt, wondering if Teacher Yang had truly uncovered his membership in the Avengers Alliance, and a crucial role at that, a cunning strategist.
“Xiao Mo, doesn't your family also run a coal business?”
“If something really happened to the Han Corporation, wouldn't that be very beneficial to your family?”
Qin Chuan suddenly asked.
Yang Zimo smiled and replied, “Our family is just a shareholder in the group. Jinmei International doesn’t belong to us alone.”
“However, if the Han Corporation were to collapse, there would naturally be some advantages.”
Qin Chuan pressed further, “Hasn't Jinmei International considered seizing this opportunity to give it a final push, to completely eliminate the Han Corporation from the market? The profits would be immense then.”
Yang Zimo shook her head. “The Han Corporation has been in business for so many years, and the network of vested interests involved is layered upon layered. This is no longer a simple commercial issue. It would be very difficult to have it directly eliminated!”
Qin Chuan’s brows furrowed instinctively, but he quickly grasped the deeper meaning in Teacher Yang’s words.
The Han Corporation had been operating for so many years, involving interests from all sides. If the Han Corporation truly collapsed, it would naturally implicate many people.
Among these, some would certainly not sit idly by and would intervene.
Once certain individuals intervened, the outcome would indeed be hard to predict.
After dinner, Qin Chuan and Teacher Yang took a leisurely stroll in a nearby park to aid digestion.
Under the streetlights, the moonlight was bright, casting a glow on the rippling surface of the lake, creating a picturesque scene.
A cool summer breeze blew, and the park was bustling with people, very lively.
Many small vendors had set up stalls, offering ring toss games, toys, and various fitness equipment.
The two walked hand in hand to a ring toss stall, which had attracted a large crowd, including adults and children, though mostly children were playing. The prizes were plush toys.
The plush toys were very cute: little bears, piglets, rabbits, and dolls.
“Have you ever played this game?”
Qin Chuan held Yang Zimo’s hand and asked gently.
Yang Zimo nodded, then shook her head.
“I played it when I was little, but it’s been many years.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan immediately reached into his pocket and found exactly twenty yuan in change.
“Boss, how much per game?”
“One yuan for a ring, seven rings for five yuan, fifteen rings for ten yuan!”
The boss replied.
“Give me twenty yuan's worth.”
Qin Chuan handed over the money. The boss, delighted to have a big customer, stood up and explained that different colored rings represented different plush toys.
Qin Chuan handed the fifteen rings to Yang Zimo and said with a smile, “Let’s have a competition. Who can get a ring on? Or who gets the most?”
Yang Zimo raised her beautiful eyebrows. “Who’s afraid of whom! The loser has to accept a punishment.”
“No problem!”
Qin Chuan readily agreed, and then the two began their competition.
A crowd gathered to watch the spectacle. Many children, seeing how pretty Yang Zimo was, cheered her on, urging her to beat Qin Chuan.
They took turns, as if returning to childhood. Each time a ring almost landed on a prize, it would elicit a sigh of regret from the crowd.
In the end, Qin Chuan managed to ring a snow-white rabbit, very cute. Teacher Yang, on the other hand, only managed to win a small doll.
“Heh heh, you lost! My rabbit is worth more than your doll.”
Qin Chuan said triumphantly, holding the rabbit.
“Hmph!”
Yang Zimo turned away unhappily and started to walk off.
Qin Chuan quickly chased after her and placed the rabbit into her arms. “It’s for you. When you sleep tonight, you can hold it and think of me as this rabbit.”
“Who wants to hug you, you shameless person!”
Yang Zimo scolded playfully, but she hugged the fluffy rabbit tightly with both hands, clearly pleased with it.
The two arrived at a long bench and sat down to rest.
The spot was slightly secluded, with few pedestrians, creating a quiet environment.
Yang Zimo rested her head on Qin Chuan’s shoulder, enjoying the warm, intimate moment.
Qin Chuan also savored the feeling, especially the natural fragrance emanating from Yang Zimo, which was very pleasant and captivating.
He subconsciously rubbed his face against Yang Zimo’s skin, gradually losing control, while Yang Zimo’s breathing also grew rapid.
Their eyes met in the dim light, and they saw a spark of passion in each other’s gaze. Then, their lips drew closer, and they began to kiss passionately.
It seemed that since Qin Chuan arrived in Longcheng some time ago, due to various reasons, they hadn't been this intimate for a long time.
This time, it was like dry wood meeting fire, uncontrollable.
Yang Zimo’s body grew softer and softer, and she completely relaxed in Qin Chuan’s arms, receiving his kisses and caresses. It was only when Qin Chuan’s hand crossed a line that Yang Zimo jolted awake and pushed his offending hand away.
“Xiao Mo, I’m so uncomfortable!”
“Tonight, can you not go back?”
Qin Chuan whispered into her ear.
Yang Zimo’s pretty face turned bright red. Lying in his arms, she could certainly feel it.
“No, we agreed. This last step must absolutely not be crossed!”
Yang Zimo shook her head.
“I won’t cross it. Who says only that one step can solve it? I have other methods.”
Qin Chuan teased, his eyes filled with fire. He truly couldn't bear it any longer. Ever since coming to Longcheng, he had been living in abstinence. His young, strong body had long reached its limit, and he didn't like to seek release elsewhere.
“You… what do you want to do? I won’t agree to your lewd demands!”
Yang Zimo sounded a little scared. After saying that, she tried to sit up and escape this compromising situation.
But how could Qin Chuan let her escape? He held her tightly and pleaded softly, “My dear, my good Xiao Mo, my beloved Teacher Yang, I’m truly so uncomfortable!”
“Can you be merciful and understand the plight of this single man, okay?”
Seeing Qin Chuan’s genuine distress, and recalling their nearly two years of dating, Qin Chuan had indeed been like a bachelor, unable to do anything beyond minor flirtations.
Yang Zimo’s beautiful eyes flickered uncertainly.
At this moment, Qin Chuan pleaded again in her ear, “Good darling, good baby~~ I swear, if you don’t want to, I absolutely won’t force you, really! I swear on my character!”
“Then… then you can’t ask for anything too excessive, okay!”
Yang Zimo finally softened. She couldn’t help it; she loved the man beside her too much. And he was clearly suffering so much, she felt a large part of the responsibility.
Another crucial point was that his overly affectionate terms like 'good darling' and 'good baby' made her feel incredibly happy.
As soon as Teacher Yang finished her last sentence, Qin Chuan’s eyes shot out two beams of unprecedented light.
The surprise and joy came so suddenly. He truly hadn’t expected Teacher Yang to agree this time.
Then, an overwhelming tremor from his soul swept over him, his entire body filled with excitement.
“Okay, okay, okay, I absolutely won’t ask for anything too excessive!”
“Come, darling, let me carry you, let’s go!”
“Oh, you’re so annoying! There are so many people here. If you don’t mind being embarrassed, I still have my reputation to consider. I won’t let you carry me…”
Teacher Yang, hugging the little rabbit, cheerfully ran ahead, while Qin Chuan excitedly chased after her…