Mentioning this quickly diverted Qin Chuan's attention.
Just two days prior, he had been invited to a government-organized conference where he met Yang Zimo's father. After the meeting concluded, Yang Jingye surprisingly approached him and personally invited him to his home.
Qin Chuan couldn't have asked for more and kept the appointment that evening.
Upon arrival, his future father-in-law and that proud future mother-in-law were both present. His elder brother-in-law was out having fun and not at home.
This meeting was different from the last. Qin Chuan could clearly sense that his proud future mother-in-law’s attitude had softened slightly. As for his father-in-law, he remained as amiable and kind as ever.
"Qin Chuan, did you and Xiao Mo have a falling out?"
After they sat down, Yang Jingye asked casually.
Qin Chuan honestly nodded, "Uncle, yes, Xiao Mo and I have indeed had a bit of a disagreement. She's not talking to me now, and I don't even know where she's gone."
"Hmph, you're already arguing before you're even together. If you were together, wouldn't you bully my daughter every day?"
Chu Xiuying frowned, her face frosty.
"Qin Chuan, don't think you can be arrogant just because you've achieved something. At most, you're just a fledgling bird that's just taken flight. One gust of wind, and I believe you'll be pressed to the ground and scraped!"
Qin Chuan humbly lowered his head, indicating he had learned his lesson. Although the Xiaomi factory had truly taken off, its foundation was still weak, far from comparable to many enterprises and families that had been established in Longcheng for years.
Therefore, he absolutely could not afford to be proud, let alone arrogant or presumptuous.
Having lived two lives, Qin Chuan would naturally not make such a low-level mistake. However, for now, he had to maintain an appearance of having learned his lesson and try his best to appease this proud mother-in-law.
Qin Chuan had a long conversation with his future father-in-law and mother-in-law during this visit before finally bidding farewell.
It was a pity, though, that he hadn't gained much information about Teacher Yang. Both of them were like old foxes who had cultivated for a thousand years, with considerable power.
The scene shifted back to the bathroom. Qin Chuan looked at Annuo before him, slowly shaking his head with a bitter expression. "No, my future father-in-law and mother-in-law are even tighter-lipped than you all. I got nothing."
"That's what you deserve. This situation today is all your fault!"
Annuo couldn't help but scold him again.
"I really can't understand it. Our Xiao Mo is so outstanding and exceptional in every way. For her to fancy you is truly a blessing from your past lives. Yet, you're still trying to play with two boats. I truly feel it's not worth it for Xiao Mo, and I hate you guys to death!"
"I really want to beat you up, you know?"
Annuo clenched her fists, as if she might actually lose control and hit Qin Chuan any second.
"Annuo, as long as you're willing to tell me information about Xiao Mo, you can punish me however you want. I'll definitely strike a pose and cooperate with you fully."
Qin Chuan’s attitude was extremely sincere.
"Peh, you scoundrel, you can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth. Strike a pose? Who wants you to strike a pose?"
Annuo’s face flushed with a faint red due to Qin Chuan's words, and she turned to leave.
"Hey, then at least tell me where Teacher Yang is now. I'm begging you!"
Qin Chuan quickly followed, pestering her all the way.
Back in the private room, seeing Qin Chuan and Annuo return one after the other, a young man wearing glasses, with an elegant and scholarly demeanor, who clearly looked very learned, joked, "Qin Chuan, you're Yang Zimo's boyfriend. You can't be this close to her best friend. Be careful, Zimo might come back and beat you!"
"Besides, her elder brother-in-law is here too!"
This young man's name was Zou Jiacheng. He came from a prominent background, being the son of the district secretary of Qinghe District in Longcheng. He himself worked in some unit in Longcheng and had a very bright future.
Qin Chuan quickly said, "Brother Zou, you mustn't say such things. We just happened to meet in the corridor."
His elder brother-in-law, Yang Conglong, also grinned.
"Haha, look at you, you're scared. I was just joking!"
"Come on, come on, you ran off earlier pretending you had to pee. We've been waiting for you. Come sit down and finish your drink!"
Qin Chuan walked over, picked up his glass, and downed it in one gulp.
"Good!!!"
A round of applause and cheers erupted.
Qin Chuan picked up the wine bottle and poured wine for everyone. When he reached Zou Jiacheng, Qin Chuan casually sighed, "It's a shame my Zimo isn't here for this meal today. Otherwise, the atmosphere would be even livelier."
Zou Jiacheng's earlier remark had sparked something in Qin Chuan's mind. Could he know about Teacher Yang's whereabouts?
"Zimo is a very busy person now, in the capital. She can't be as idle as us!"
Zou Jiacheng said with a smile.
Qin Chuan, who was standing beside him pouring wine, suddenly trembled, spilling a considerable amount of wine. He quickly apologized.
When he straightened up and looked at Annuo, Fang Rumei, and his elder brother-in-law Yang Conglong sitting opposite him, he found that all three of them were avoiding his gaze.
Qin Chuan withdrew his gaze, forcefully suppressing the surprise in his heart, and said to Zou Jiacheng, "Brother Zou, when did you go to the capital? Why didn't you say hello to me!"
"In the capital, I consider it like having half a home there. My laboratory and many friends are all in the capital, and I've been frequenting the capital myself recently."
Zou Jiacheng smiled and said, "Brother Qin Chuan, I was just on a business trip, carrying a mission."
"However, I'm very happy you're thinking of me. Come, let's have another drink!"
"Cheers!"
After finishing the drink, Qin Chuan asked again, "Brother Zou, where in the capital did you meet Zimo? To be frank, I haven't seen her for a long time..."
"Qin Chuan, your phone has a message!"
Just then, a voice suddenly interrupted him.
Qin Chuan frowned slightly and stared intently at Fang Rumei. Fang Rumei blinked her charming large eyes, her expression very innocent.
Qin Chuan had no choice but to return to his seat and pick up his phone. He saw that the message was from Li Ya and clicked on it.
"Xiao Chuan, I've sold the garment factory!"
"You're also a shareholder of the garment factory. The new owner wants to meet you. If you have time, come back!"
The moment Qin Chuan saw this message, his pupils contracted sharply. Without time to think, he quickly took his phone and walked out of the private room, then dialed.
The call was answered after a few rings, followed by silence.
"Sister, didn't you decide not to sell the garment factory? Why did you sell it all of a sudden?"
Qin Chuan asked anxiously.
"Nothing much, I'm just completely tired of this line of work!"
Compared to Qin Chuan's anxiety, Li Ya was very calm.
"Qin Chuan, the other party told me that since they are acquiring shares of Butterfly Garment Factory, they want all of them. Therefore, they want you to come back and sell your ten percent stake as well."
"I refuse!!"
Qin Chuan shouted loudly.
"It's too late to refuse. I've already sold all the shares, and the money has been received!"
"Regarding the equity of Butterfly Garment Factory, you only have dividend rights, not decision-making rights. I have the final say on everything!"
Li Ya's voice was cold, her demeanor businesslike.