As per the agreement, if any one of the four families is in distress, the other three must provide support and assistance!
After hearing Qu Shangbo's words, Guo Wujing and the other two were silent for a moment. Li Wenshu said, "Our four families are one. If our two young nephews were injured, we uncles should avenge them. Our Li family is willing to send people to help!"
Wang Jun said, "Our Wang family can too!"
"Thank you. Once this matter is resolved, I will return to the capital and reward you handsomely!" Qu Shangbo cupped his fists through the screen, expressing his gratitude.
Then, the three of them looked at Guo Wujing simultaneously, as he was the only one left to declare his stance.
Guo Wujing felt their gazes and, after some thought, said, "We four families prosper and suffer together. Now that our youngsters have been bullied, it is only right that we get them justice! I will have Fu Bo select a few capable individuals to go over later!"
Qu Shangbo did not say any more words of thanks, merely cupped his hands towards Guo Wujing again.
After ending the video call, Qu Shangbo sat in his seat and looked out the window, a cold glint flashing in his pupils.
...
Qin Yi and Xiong Zhentian had lunch at Lu Xiaoqing's house. They had intended to leave and return to Hai City. However, Lu Xiaoqing insisted they stay in Ning City for a couple more days. Thus, unable to refuse her warm invitation, Qin Yi and Xiong Zhentian agreed.
In the afternoon, Lu Xiaoqing took them to her company in Ning City. With Lu Xiaoqing's detailed introduction, Qin Yi learned that she owned a group named 'Qing Niao' in Ning City. Lu Xiaoqing was the boss of Qing Niao Group, which had several subsidiaries involved in various industries. The market value of Qing Niao Group reached over a billion. However, some time ago, due to Qu Shangbo's deliberate suppression, several branches of Qing Niao Group had been forced to close, resulting in significant losses...
Upon hearing this, Xiong Zhentian couldn't help but feel genuine admiration for Lu Xiaoqing. Although he was the "underground emperor" of Hai City and possessed considerable assets, his wealth was ultimately derived from less-than-reputable means. Lu Xiaoqing, a woman younger than him, had founded Qing Niao Group, demonstrating remarkable capability.
Not only Xiong Zhentian, but even Qin Yi was surprised to learn that Lu Xiaoqing was the founder of a group worth over a billion, and he couldn't help but look at her a few more times.
Lu Xiaoqing seemed to sense their emotions and said, "In the Divine Gate, people like me are just the most ordinary. From what I know, some high-ranking members of the Divine Gate are figures standing at the very top of the global pyramid!"
"Yes, yes, I've heard that too!" Xiong Zhentian suddenly recalled something and blurted out in agreement.
"Oh?" Qin Yi asked curiously, "Figures at the top of the pyramid, like who?"
Lu Xiaoqing was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Qin Yi, as a Divine King, to be unaware of this and to ask them. Xiong Zhentian, however, showed little reaction and shook his head. "I've only heard rumors. As for specific individuals, I'm not sure!" After all, the Divine Gate was too mysterious, and its members had no contact with each other. If Lu Xiaoqing hadn't approached him first, he wouldn't have known she was also a member of the Divine Gate even if she stood right in front of him. Lu Xiaoqing felt the same. They only knew that the Divine Gate was mysterious and powerful, and its members were all extraordinary!
Seeing their confused expressions, Qin Yi knew he wouldn't get any more information and didn't press further.
"President..."
Later, Qin Yi and Xiong Zhentian toured Qing Niao Group's headquarters with Lu Xiaoqing. As they were about to leave, an employee rushed to Lu Xiaoqing's side and whispered something in her ear. After listening, Lu Xiaoqing's delicate brows furrowed. She signaled the employee to leave and then said to Qin Yi with a hint of apology, "Divine King, I'm afraid I can't accompany you any longer!"
"It's alright, if you have work to do, go ahead and attend to it!" Qin Yi said indifferently.
"Actually, it's not a major issue. Our Qing Niao Group is preparing to invest in Ningbian Institute of Technology. My assistant just informed me that there are some problems at Ningbian Institute of Technology, so I want to go and see for myself..." Lu Xiaoqing did not hide anything from Qin Yi and told him truthfully. Ningbian Institute of Technology was a private university in Ning City that was currently seeking investment. Qing Niao Group had always been involved in the education sector, and since Ningbian Institute of Technology was located in Ning City, close to Qing Niao Group, Lu Xiaoqing intended to invest.
Upon hearing that she was going to Ningbian Institute of Technology, Qin Yi thought for a moment and said, "Miss Lu, if you don't mind, I can accompany you!" He had nothing else to do in Ning City, and besides Lu Xiaoqing, he didn't know anyone else. Since she was going to Ningbian Institute of Technology, he might as well go with her. He hadn't been to a university campus in a long time and could take the opportunity to feel the youthful atmosphere of college students!
Lu Xiaoqing quickly replied, "If the Divine King wants to accompany me, I'd be delighted. How could I possibly mind!"
Xiong Zhentian, however, said, "Divine King, if you're going to Ningbian Institute of Technology, I won't be going. I've disliked schools since I was a child!" Both Qin Yi and Lu Xiaoqing found this amusing. However, Qin Yi didn't force Xiong Zhentian, allowing him to return to the hotel on his own.
Thus, the three of them left the Qing Niao Group building. Xiong Zhentian returned to the hotel, while Qin Yi accompanied Lu Xiaoqing to Ningbian Institute of Technology.
Ningbian Institute of Technology was located in the university district of Ning City. It took them about half an hour to drive there from Qing Niao Group. Upon arriving at Ningbian Institute of Technology, Lu Xiaoqing parked the car outside the campus, and she and Qin Yi walked in.
Watching the passing college students, Qin Yi felt a pang of emotion and couldn't help but think of Qin Lei. She had always been a good student and eager to learn. After getting into university, she had to drop out midway because of his affairs, and to this day, she had not graduated and had not received her diploma! Qin Yi still felt immense guilt thinking about it now!
Lu Xiaoqing walked alongside Qin Yi. Seeing his complicated and distracted expression, she asked, "Divine King, what's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing..." Qin Yi snapped back to attention. He naturally did not reveal his thoughts to her and changed the subject, asking, "Miss Lu, what is the problem you mentioned with Ningbian Institute of Technology?"
Lu Xiaoqing hesitated for a moment, not answering immediately. Instead, she first said, "Divine King, you can call me by my name or directly call me Xiaoqing. You keep calling me Miss Lu, and I... I feel I can't bear it!"
"..." Qin Yi paused, then nodded with a smile. "Alright, then I'll call you Xiaoqing from now on!"
A smile bloomed on Lu Xiaoqing's face, and she then replied, "Earlier, my assistant told me that Ningbian Institute of Technology has chaotic management, discriminates against students on campus, and divides students into different tiers. These are severe issues! So I wanted to come and see for myself if it's true!"