"One of them I have solid evidence for, but the other is still just a lead that's being investigated," Qi Yan explained in response to Qin Chuan's question.
"Which one is confirmed?" Qin Chuan immediately asked.
"He Yaqin, Han Zongshu's wife!" Qi Yan said slowly.
This news surprised everyone on Qin Chuan's side. They had expected Qi Yan to mention Lu Meijuan, as the intelligence from Blood Wolf indicated Lu Meijuan and Han Guangyao were having an affair. Instead, the answer was He Yaqin, the wife of Han Zongshu.
He Yaqin was the wife of the eldest Han brother. What was going on? It was entirely unexpected; everyone felt the scandal surrounding the Han family was escalating and becoming increasingly bizarre.
"Qi Yan, how can you be so sure He Yaqin is also involved with Han Guangyao? The information I received was about Lu Meijuan, the wife of Han's third son!" Qin Chuan asked.
"Of course, I have solid evidence!" Qi Yan sounded very confident, as if anticipating Qin Chuan's doubt. "Over the years, in my pursuit of revenge, I've secretly investigated almost all of the Han family's direct relatives, leaving no stone unturned. I discovered many shocking things."
"The relationships within the Han family are truly complex and bewildering. Describing them as perverse is an understatement."
"When our relationship progresses further, I'll share the results of my investigations with you."
Seeing Qi Yan's mysterious demeanor, it was clear she had many more secrets to reveal, piquing their curiosity. However, since she was unwilling to elaborate, they had to restrain themselves.
Suddenly, Qin Chuan thought of a loophole and frowned, staring directly into Qi Yan's eyes. "That's not right. Since you have evidence of Han Guangyao and the eldest daughter-in-law, He Yaqin, and you're investigating the third daughter-in-law, why would Xiangcao need to use her charm tactics? It doesn't make sense."
Qi Yan's expression remained calm. Seeing his confusion, she slowly shook her head. "No, Xiangcao's part is indispensable. I have my plan!"
Hearing this, Qin Chuan didn't say anything further.
"By the way, where did you get the information that Lu Meijuan and that old bastard Han Guangyao are also involved?" Qi Yan suddenly asked.
Since they were prepared to be open with each other, Qin Chuan didn't hide the matter of Blood Wolf.
"Blood Wolf and his men are still in my custody and haven't been handed over to the police. The direct evidence I mentioned that could seal Liu An's fate is Blood Wolf and his group!" Qin Chuan said. "We learned this significant secret from them!"
"However, for now, it's just their word. I haven't found any conclusive evidence to prove the relationship between Lu Meijuan and Han Guangyao," Qin Chuan added.
Upon learning that Blood Wolf and his men were in Qin Chuan's hands, everything became clear to Qi Yan. Blood Wolf was undoubtedly one of Liu An's most capable subordinates, responsible for countless misdeeds over the years. If he could truly testify, Liu An was doomed.
"Leave the matter of Lu Meijuan to me. My relationship with Lu Meijuan is quite good, and I believe I can pry the secret out of her soon," Qi Yan said.
"Your relationship with Lu Meijuan is good?" Qin Chuan was surprised again. This woman was becoming more and more intriguing. She was truly dedicated to her revenge over the years.
"Why are you so surprised about my good relationship with Lu Meijuan? I also have a good relationship with He Yaqin!" Qi Yan said, seeming pleased by Qin Chuan's astonishment, and dropping another significant piece of information. "They are both my loyal customers!"
Just then, Li Xiangcao's voice chimed in. "This bar is actually my venture. Sister Yan is just an investor and has been helping out these past couple of days."
Qi Yan being a renowned massage master was a surprise to Qin Chuan and the others, but they quickly understood. Given Qi Yan's mastery in martial arts, she would naturally be proficient in acupuncture points, making massage a simple matter for her.
"If there's anything you need help with regarding Lu Meijuan, please let me know!" Qin Chuan offered.
"There's no need. You should focus on your responsibilities, especially those three major companies you mentioned in the message you sent me. They are very important," Qi Yan replied, shaking her head. "Once we launch our offensive against the Han family, those three companies will be our strongest reinforcements. We cannot afford any mistakes."
Qin Chuan patted his chest in assurance. "Don't worry, this is all on me!"
"Also, you've captured Blood Wolf and his men and haven't handed them over to the police. I believe Liu An will take action," Qi Yan continued. "Blood Wolf knows too many of Liu An's secrets. Liu An will never tolerate such an unstable factor remaining."
Qin Chuan responded directly, "You don't need to worry about this. We anticipated this. Even if Liu An sends more people to Yongnan County, as long as we don't want them to find out, they absolutely won't be able to."
"Yes, that would be for the best," Qi Yan nodded. "You can go back now. I will notify you once I find more evidence."
It was a clear dismissal! Damn it, women were so fickle. One moment they were partners, and the next, they were showing the door, more efficiently than a man after his business is done.
Qin Chuan, accompanied by his elder brother, Zheng Chengdao, and Yao Dong, left the bar. The conversation with Qi Yan had been very fruitful. Not only had they gained a powerful ally, but they had also learned many secrets about the Han family. Qin Chuan eagerly anticipated the great surprises Qi Yan would bring in the coming days, which would make their attack on the Han family even more potent and confident.
"Tonight, I will extend an invitation to Lin Xiang, Shan Xiongjin, and Wang Bolin!" Qin Chuan suddenly said after a long period of thought on the way back. "It's time to gather these people together and have a proper chat, rather than letting things drift."
"Brother Dao, please also call everyone you've been in contact with these past few days. Tell them I'm hosting a dinner in two nights at 8 PM, inviting everyone to Longcheng for a gathering," Qin Chuan instructed Zheng Chengdao. "This opportunity comes but once. If they're unwilling to come, there's no compulsion; we'll just pretend it never happened!"
Zheng Chengdao nodded.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two nights later arrived.
In a five-star hotel in Longcheng, a certain floor was booked for the entire evening by a generous boss. As it neared 8 PM, vehicles streamed into the hotel's parking lot, and crowds bustled. Many men and women took the elevators upstairs, with a significant number heading to the same floor. A subtle, peculiar atmosphere permeated their glances at each other. Among them were clearly wealthy businessmen, as well as ordinary people dressed plainly. The gathering of individuals with such disparate backgrounds hinted at its extraordinary nature.