The entire morning was spent by Qin Chuan and his elder brother in the general manager's office.
Since both sides discovered the existence of electronic storage lockers, their relationship instantly became much closer, and they found more topics to discuss.
At noon, the Lin siblings insisted on treating Qin Chuan and his brother to lunch. Qin Chuan did not refuse, as he also wished to deepen his relationship with the Lin siblings.
During the meal, the conversation naturally revolved around the Han family. Qin Chuan asked a crucial question.
"Manager Lin, do you know anyone mentioned in the confession of Blood Wolf in the video recording?"
"Or are you familiar with some of them?"
Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Lin Xiang pondered for a few seconds before finally saying, "There are actually two people in there I am quite familiar with."
"Which two?"
Qin Chuan's jet-black eyes immediately sparkled, and he said with utmost sincerity:
"Manager Lin, the Han family is a tough bone to crack. I believe you are in the same industry and understand the Han family's power even better than I do."
"If you truly wish for revenge, the more people, the better, especially powerful and capable allies."
Lin Xiang replied, "I understand that, of course. However, Boss Qin, to be honest, although you hold solid evidence, I still need to go home and verify some things before I can give you a definitive answer."
Qin Chuan immediately said, "That is only proper. Manager Lin, please go ahead and verify. I am not in a hurry for a day or two."
Lin Xiang grunted and then said, "Jinan Group and Taishan Enterprises are also in the coal business. I know the bosses of both these companies."
"I can act as your introducer. You can try to contact them first."
Hearing this, Qin Chuan excitedly stood up, raised a glass of wine, and said, "Thank you so much, Manager Lin! I'll drink this glass to you!"
Lin Xiang's words were more than just an introduction; they conveyed a very strong signal that he intended to avenge his father.
Without such an intention, he would never have said such a thing.
Seeing this, Lin Xiang smiled and clinked glasses with Qin Chuan. They both drank it down in one gulp.
After lunch, Qin Chuan bid farewell to the Lin siblings and headed to his next destination.
This stop was Jinan Group. He was looking for its president, Dan Xiongjin, because the vice-president, Zhang Feng, had long become a lackey of the Han family, constantly betraying them.
The Han family was in the coal business, so their targets of persecution were almost exclusively from the same industry.
Jinan Group was a first-tier enterprise in Jin Province, with considerable strength.
However, unlike Xishan Coal Industry, which was within Longcheng, Jinan Group was located in Yunzhou City, a city subordinate to the second-largest city in Jin Province.
This area was also very rich in coal resources, with many coal enterprises and abundant wealth.
Yunzhou City was not far from Longcheng, only about three hundred kilometers away.
Qin Chuan, along with his elder brother, set off that afternoon and arrived in Yunzhou City before nightfall.
As the second-largest city in Jin Province, Yunzhou City's prosperity was no less than that of Longcheng, with bustling traffic, towering buildings, and a vibrant cityscape.
Luxury cars were everywhere on the streets, including many high-end vehicles acquired through smuggling channels.
Cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW were not rare at all.
Due to its proximity to the frontier, the local customs were fierce. In ancient times, it was even called "Bandit City" for a period.
Upon arriving in Yunzhou City, Qin Chuan drove his car to the foot of Jinan Group's building. This building had thirteen floors. Even though it was nighttime, it was still brightly lit inside, showcasing its prominence.
After a brief tour around the exterior, Qin Chuan booked a hotel and then drove with his elder brother to explore the city.
During their exploration, they called Zheng Chengdao. Zheng Chengdao reported on the day's developments.
They had already contacted one company, and the other party was shocked and angered after seeing the video.
Tomorrow, they would continue to contact the next company according to the plan, casting a wide net and spreading the bait.
Time flew by, and it was the morning of the second day.
The Qin brothers, who had woken up early, sat by the hotel window, quietly observing the entrance of Jinan Group across the street. People were coming and going, representing the peak of the morning commute.
Countless workers, in their pursuit of survival, poured into the cages of concrete and steel, day after day, repeating mechanical tasks.
Simultaneously, they couldn't escape the workplace's treachery and schemes...
What were people truly striving for in their lives?
Qin Chuan mused inwardly, deciding that after resolving the crisis with the Han family, he would go out and play for ten days, half a month, or even a month, to completely relax.
How could one spend their entire life dealing with work day after day?
"Xiao Chuan, look, isn't that the Lincoln car Manager Lin mentioned? The really long one?"
As Qin Chuan's thoughts drifted, his elder brother's voice reached his ears.
He immediately withdrew his thoughts and looked across. Indeed, a stretched Lincoln was slowly approaching. It was the vehicle of Dan Xiongjin, the president of Jinan Group.
Lin Xiang had provided them with this information. Dan Xiongjin was a showy individual who cared greatly about his image, always surrounded by a retinue, like a gangster. His idol was Chow Yun-fat.
Qin Chuan immediately identified it as Dan Xiongjin's arrival.
As expected, the car stopped at the entrance of Jinan Group. Soon, the car door opened, and a man with a slicked-back hairstyle, a trench coat, and a cigar in his mouth emerged.
The distance was a bit far to get a clear look at Dan Xiongjin's features, but in a flash, he was escorted into the building and disappeared.
"Xiao Chuan, that must be Dan Xiongjin!"
Qin Yang asked.
Qin Chuan nodded, "It's him!"
"When do we go over then?"
"No rush. Let's wait until after ten o'clock. By that time, the morning meetings and task assignments should be mostly done."
As someone who had experienced it before, Qin Chuan was very familiar with the work patterns of a corporate leader.
Around ten in the morning, in a luxurious office, Dan Xiongjin stretched after finishing a stack of work.
He was in his early forties, perhaps older in reality, but well-maintained with a ruddy complexion.
He was tall, about 1.85 meters, broad-shouldered and stout, with his hair slicked back shiningly. He habitually held a cigar in his mouth, exuding an imposing presence.
*Ding ding ding!!*
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Dan Xiongjin called out, "Enter!"
A curvaceous female secretary in uniform entered and respectfully said, "President, someone from downstairs just reported that two men said they were introduced by someone named Lin Xiang and wish to see you."
"Lin Xiang?"
Dan Xiongjin paused, a face coming to mind. He asked, "Ask them if they are from Longcheng."
"They are indeed from Longcheng!"
The secretary replied.
"Then let them come up!"
A short while later, footsteps were heard outside the door. The secretary led two men into the office.
Dan Xiongjin, with a cigar in his mouth, propped his feet on his desk, revealing a pair of spotlessly clean, high-end leather shoes, which he dangled back and forth.
His posture truly resembled that of a triad boss rather than the president of a company.
"Good morning, President Dan!"
"Good morning, President Dan!"
Qin Chuan and Qin Yang greeted him.
"Sit, make yourselves at home!"
"Since you were introduced by Lin Xiang, we are all family here. Consider this your home and don't be constrained."
Dan Xiongjin invited them, speaking heartily.