What did Qin Chuan want to do with Ma Xiaolian?
The answer was simple: to find evidence of Hai Kuisheng and his wife's criminal activities.
As an accountant, Ma Xiaolian was a direct member of Hai Kuisheng's circle and knew many of their secrets.
To ensure his own safety in the future, relying solely on the fact that Hai Kuisheng had carried a firearm and committed fraud tonight was not enough. They could easily deny everything.
"You accuse me of fraud? Where's the evidence?"
"You accuse me of possessing firearms? Where's the evidence?"
Unless caught red-handed, firearms were useless as leverage. Fraud also required substantial evidence to support the accusation.
Qin Chuan was taking Ma Xiaolian to find evidence. Once this evidence was secured, Hai Kuisheng and his wife would truly behave.
In the car, Hong Jinlong drove while Qin Chuan and Ma Xiaolian sat in the back.
"Miss Ma!"
Qin Chuan took out a thick stack of money from his bag.
"Here's fifty thousand yuan, take it!"
Ma Xiaolian, lost in thought, was startled and waved her hands frantically.
She dared not accept money from him again. Her experiences from last night until now had made her realize that this seemingly harmless young man was the truly ruthless one.
Devious, cunning, dark-hearted, and meticulous – all these qualities perfectly matched her image of a triad boss.
"Just take it if I tell you to. Stop talking nonsense!"
Qin Chuan frowned, his face cold.
Ma Xiaolian was on the verge of tears, her eyes glistening. She didn't know whether to accept it or not.
Qin Chuan simply stuffed the fifty thousand yuan into her embrace and quickly said, "I know you're flustered right now, but you have to listen to me."
"Including the fifty thousand yuan reward from last night, you have a total profit of one hundred thousand yuan this time."
"This is a considerable sum of money, enough for you to leave this city, start a small business, or take your family on a trip."
Ma Xiaolian remained silent, but her hands gradually tightened their grip on the fifty thousand yuan in her embrace.
Qin Chuan's intentions were clear: after she helped him, she should leave immediately.
This was something Ma Xiaolian would have done as quickly as possible even without Qin Chuan telling her. She swore that unless Hai Kuisheng was dead, she would never set foot in Jinling City again.
"Of course, you can't take this money for nothing. I need you to find evidence of Hai Kuisheng and his wife's crimes. As their accountant, you should know many secrets."
Qin Chuan said slowly.
After a brief hesitation, Ma Xiaolian quickly nodded, "Okay, I'll help you find it."
Since she had already betrayed them, she might as well go all the way!
Besides, this 'scoundrel' beside her, although a bit cunning, was truly generous with his money, shelling out a hundred thousand yuan at once. He was much more upright than Hai Kuisheng and his wife.
Qin Chuan took Ma Xiaolian to the Tianlong Used Car Market. It was still early, past seven in the morning, and most of the car dealerships were not yet open.
Ma Xiaolian directly took a key from her bag and unlocked the door to Kaiyue Car Dealership.
This greatly surprised Qin Chuan, "You even have the key?"
Ma Xiaolian seemed to have truly let go of her burdens. Hearing his question, she revealed the seductive charm from yesterday, her captivating eyes twinkling, "Just a mere key. If I didn't even have this, what kind of confidante would I be?"
"Damn it, if I had known this, I should have come in the middle of the night yesterday."
Qin Chuan muttered softly, then asked Hong Jinlong to wait outside while he followed Ma Xiaolian up to the second floor.
Ma Xiaolian, familiar with the layout, found a computer and turned it on. She then rummaged through drawers and cabinets, pulling out a notebook from a pile of inconspicuous items.
When opened, it clearly recorded many amounts and vehicle information in great detail.
In addition to this, there were some other matters.
Qin Chuan looked at them with a strange expression.
"What are you looking at? In our line of work, we need to have some bargaining chips for our own protection!"
Ma Xiaolian said with a smile.
Qin Chuan gave her a thumbs-up, "Amazing, I misjudged you!"
Indeed, in this world, one should never underestimate anyone.
Ma Xiaolian, being Hai Kuisheng's confidante, was likely far more complex than she appeared.
While she might be somewhat uninhibited in her personal life, she was probably also a deeply calculating individual.
"Boss Qin, will you be leaving after you're done with your business?"
Just as Qin Chuan reached out to take the ledger, Ma Xiaolian suddenly pulled her arm back, causing him to miss.
"What?"
Qin Chuan frowned.
"Boss Qin, don't misunderstand. I'm just asking casually."
Ma Xiaolian pressed her voluptuous body close, her breath warm as she spoke, "After we part this time, I doubt we'll ever see each other again, will we!"
"You deceived me so thoroughly last night... you've even directly changed my life's trajectory..."
Qin Chuan coughed, "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Perhaps I've actually helped you!"
"Working for someone like Hai Kuisheng is too dangerous. Something could happen at any moment."
Ma Xiaolian's full and seductive body was now completely pressed against him, her eyes alluring, her breathing rapid.
"I know, and that's part of the reason I agreed so quickly."
"However, I have a small request now..."
Qin Chuan stepped back, but Ma Xiaolian pressed forward.
"Speak!"
Qin Chuan had nowhere to retreat, his back blocked by the desk.
"I went there last night with the expectation of a wonderful night with you. Who would have thought that yesterday you not only almost scared me to death but also made me drink cold wind all night."
Ma Xiaolian said with a look of grievance and playful reproach.
"It's still very early, and we probably won't see each other again in the future. Why don't you fulfill my wish? I truly want to... you fit the image of my ideal boyfriend so well..."
As she spoke, a small hand gently touched the base of Qin Chuan's thigh.
"Get lost! You're dreaming!"
Qin Chuan flipped over the desk, evading her advances, his face filled with speechlessness.
Ma Xiaolian stood there, looking pitiful, "I'm serious. You don't need to take responsibility!"
"I'm serious too!"
Qin Chuan refused him directly and decisively.
Ma Xiaolian became anxious, "If you agree, I'll take you to find someone else. She also has a lot of evidence of Hai Kuisheng's crimes."
"I don't need it. This ledger you have is enough!"
Ma Xiaolian stomped her foot in frustration, suddenly regretting revealing the ledger so soon.
She had always believed that men, as a species, would never refuse a woman who willingly offered herself, especially since Ma Xiaolian was confident in her figure and looks.
To her surprise, Qin Chuan refused so readily, which was completely unexpected.
After leaving Kaiyue Car Dealership, Hong Jinlong noticed that Qin Chuan immediately sat in the passenger seat, while Ma Xiaolian, in the back, wore a look of resentment.
"Boss, where are we going?"
Hong Jinlong didn't dare to think too much, faithfully performing his duty as a driver.
"Let's go eat first, then I'll go see my second brother and help him with some matters!"
Qin Chuan said.
"Qin... Boss Qin!"
Just then, a voice came from beside him. Qin Chuan turned to look at Ma Xiaolian.
Ma Xiaolian's expression was hesitant, but finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "Can I... can I leave now?"
"I'm worried about retaliation from Hai Kuisheng and the others, so I need to go back and take my family with me beforehand."
Qin Chuan thought for a moment and finally agreed.
"Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you, Boss Qin!"
Ma Xiaolian bowed repeatedly in excitement.
"Hurry and go. Find a place far away, and don't come home for at least a year."
Qin Chuan instructed.
Ma Xiaolian nodded heavily, indicating she understood, and left quickly.
Watching Ma Xiaolian depart, Qin Chuan said to Hong Jinlong, "Let's go. It's just the two of us now. Let's fill our stomachs first!"