Qin Chuan was somewhat disappointed by Wang Bailin's decision.
Upon his return, he had learned about the current situation of Taishan Enterprise and was full of confidence. If it were him, he would have fought to the death.
After all, if Wang Bailin suffered any accident, this family business would surely not be preserved. It would be better to use all his life's energy to bloom a brilliant light while he still had a breath left.
At the same time, he would ally with strong partners to bring harmony and security to the family and deter any lurking villains.
Unexpectedly, although Wang Bailin had that flicker of spirit, it still fell far short of Qin Chuan's expectations.
"In the end, they are just a pile of loose sand, none willing to be the first to step out, making it difficult to unite as one!"
Qin Chuan sighed inwardly.
Whether it was the Xishan Coal Industry, Jin'an Group, or Taishan Enterprise, they were all hesitant and unable to make a final decision.
Xishan Coal Industry, whom he had visited earliest, had not even made a phone call in two days, which was enough to show their wavering indecision.
However, Qin Chuan could also understand. After all, the Han family was a top force in Jin Province's coal industry, with deeply entrenched and powerful influence.
To contend with such a powerful force allowed no room for carelessness. Any slight mistake would bring unbearable consequences, affecting the destinies of hundreds or thousands of people; it was no trifling matter.
After bidding farewell to Wang Bailin, Qin Chuan left Taishan Enterprise with his elder brother, Qin Yang.
"Xiao Chuan, where are we going next?"
Qin Yang couldn't help but ask. He could tell that his younger brother was not in high spirits.
"I'll give Brother Dao and the others a call first and see how they've been doing?"
Qin Chuan said.
While they had been visiting victims for the past three days, Zheng Chengdao and Yao Dong had also been visiting people on the list of victims by name.
They had spoken on the phone last night. They had made good progress in the past two days, with some people willing to stand up and resist the Han family's wicked deeds together.
Of course, more people were wavering, watching the trends. If a large enterprise took the lead, they would be willing to follow; otherwise, they were all a scattered mess.
When the call connected, Zheng Chengdao told Qin Chuan that they were currently visiting the families of those who had innocently lost their lives in the Han family's coal mines. However, most people were afraid to come forward and accuse them.
Hearing this, Qin Chuan's expression grew even more somber. This path was more arduous than he had imagined. A person's reputation preceded them, and the Han family was too powerful.
He comforted Zheng Chengdao to be more patient, stating that they had plenty of time to conduct thorough investigations, gather more evidence, and find more witnesses.
Short-term hardships were just for future explosive breakthroughs; there was no need to rush.
After ending the call, Qin Chuan waved his hand decisively: "Back to Longcheng!"
He wanted to visit Xishan Coal Industry again. Qin Chuan didn't believe that the Lin siblings, who were so spirited and capable, would stand by and do nothing about their father's great revenge.
The lack of news in the past two days surely meant that something he didn't know had happened.
As for Jin'an Group, there was no need to go for now, as Shan Xiongjin needed time to make a decision after investigating everything about Zhang Feng. This would take some time.
Shuozhou City was about three to four hundred kilometers from Longcheng. They departed in the afternoon and arrived before nightfall.
Upon arriving in Longcheng, Qin Chuan dialed Lin Xiang's number.
"Manager Lin, this is Qin Chuan!"
Qin Chuan announced his name.
"Hello, Boss Qin. Where are you now?"
Lin Xiang asked.
"I've just returned to Longcheng. Are you free to meet up tonight?"
Qin Chuan invited him.
There was a moment of silence on the other end before Lin Xiang replied, "Tell me the location, and I'll be there after work."
Qin Chuan rejoiced in his heart. This was a good sign. As long as Lin Xiang was willing to come out, it meant there was hope.
He glanced around and happened to find a five-star hotel nearby, so he stated the hotel's name.
Around eight o'clock that evening, the Lin siblings arrived as promised.
After greeting each other, the steaming hot dishes were served, and they sat down to eat and chat.
Lin Xiang inquired about Qin Chuan's travels over the past two days, as he knew Qin Chuan had visited Jin'an Group and Taishan Enterprise.
Qin Chuan did not hide anything and recounted the events truthfully, knowing that as elites of the coal industry, they surely had contact information and might have already communicated.
If he tried to manipulate things, it might be counterproductive.
"Manager Lin, that's the situation. To be honest with you, the major enterprises are like a scattered mess right now. No one wants to be the first to step out, fearing fierce retaliation from the Han family if they fail.
"But if this continues, none of us can think about revenge; we'll just be suppressed by the Han family!"
The Lin siblings remained silent, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was rather delicate.
"By the way, we haven't been in touch for the past two days. What's your situation?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"Boss Qin, speaking of this, we are also very helpless!"
Lin Ting said, her pretty face showing unconcealed anger.
"After you saw us that day, my brother and I returned home that evening and asked our father about his disability."
"My father initially evaded our questions. But when we showed him the disc you gave us, he finally fell silent upon seeing it."
"When we said we wanted to avenge him, our father strongly opposed it, telling us not to do it."
Qin Chuan's eyebrows immediately shot up. "Your father opposes it? Is he afraid you'll get hurt?"
"Yes!"
Lin Ting nodded. "My father said that many years have passed since then, and he has let go of his hatred. Our family is living well now and doesn't want to cause any trouble because of his matter."
Just then, Lin Xiang interjected, "The key point is that the Han family is very powerful."
"Boss Qin, you might not fully understand the Han family's status in Longcheng. In the entire Longcheng coal industry, the Han family's strength is absolutely top-tier."
"The name Han's Coal Industry is not only famous in our province but also well-known in Shaanxi and Meng provinces."
"The only entity that can surpass the Han family in the entire Longcheng, or even the entire Jin Province, is Jinmei International."
"Jinmei International?"
Qin Chuan's eyes flashed upon hearing the name. He was too familiar with it. Wasn't that the territory of Teacher Yang's Yang family?
"Yes, it's Jinmei International!"
Lin Xiang said with great solemnity. "Jinmei International is an international conglomerate that has always focused on foreign trade and has a strong network of connections in high places."
"Over the years, the Han family has also wanted to expand their overseas channels and join the fast track of international trade, but they have never succeeded and can only operate nationwide."
"If we can find someone within Jinmei International to back us, and they are willing to lend their name, we don't need them to do anything; just a single word from them would be enough for us to launch an attack on the Han family without hesitation!"
As he spoke, Lin Xiang's eyes were filled with fire, a strong fighting spirit born from the desire for revenge for his father's crippling and his own ambition for his career.
If the Han family were to suffer a severe impact this time, they would be greatly damaged. The vast resources monopolized by the Han family would be divided, and the biggest beneficiaries would be obvious.