Zhao Siyu’s curiosity was fully piqued, and she blinked her eyes, asking, "Who exactly are you?"
Ye Longlin placed his hands behind his back and replied, "A good person."
"Let's go, I'll take you back to see it. Now I finally understand why Mom always sat by the door talking about old friends returning but unable to find them. The source is actually here."
Zhao Siyu sighed. She couldn't understand if what Zhao Qian was holding onto was worth it.
Twenty minutes later, Ye Longlin stood before the small courtyard.
As the saying goes, seeing an object brings back memories of the person. Years of tempering his mind on the battlefield had made it as firm as rock, yet at this moment, he still felt a stir. He, who was usually impassive, revealed a wry smile.
In the last few days before leaving, his father often carried him on his back and couldn't be found sometimes. Now it seemed he must have been with Zhao Qian.
They hadn't stayed in this small courtyard for a long time, but it had changed their lives. If Zhao Qian hadn't appeared then, perhaps no one would remember them now.
"Actually, for so many years, Mother lived here alone. Most of the time I was at school, so I only came back to visit during holidays. Later, after starting my business, I came back even less.
I am not Mother's biological child. I was just picked up and adopted by Mother. But it's okay, my birth parents didn't want me, but Mother gave me a way to live. Although she's not my birth mother, I will treat her as my own mother, even more so than my birth mother."
Zhao Siyu had long since come to terms with it, and she could now say these words openly. She had a broad perspective.
"What are you guys back for? Zhao Siyu, this place belongs to us now. It has nothing to do with you. Hurry up and get lost, get lost far away, otherwise, if you get hurt, it will be none of our business!"
A harsh voice came from the side. Turning, they saw a young man standing on an excavator, his mechanical arm already raised.
Zhao Siyu's eyes widened. "Qin Hu, what do you want? I warn you, my mother hasn't signed any contract. If you move a single brick or tile here, I can call the police. I can accuse you of forced demolition! All of you will go to jail!"
Qin Hu was also stunned. "No contract signed? That's impossible. The company's chief lawyer has already been dispatched. They must be lying to me."
He immediately became enraged. "Zhao Siyu, who the hell are you trying to fool? Lawyer Zhang is our company's chief lawyer. He's already been dispatched. How could you possibly not have signed a contract? You're trying to trick me, you're looking for death!"
As he spoke, a group of demolition personnel quickly appeared around the courtyard, each holding demolition tools, with the attitude of starting the action at any moment.
"Damn it, demolish it! I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"
A group of people quickly surrounded the courtyard. Ye Longlin looked up at Qin Hu, his gaze calm, but that calm gaze sent a chill down Qin Hu's spine.
"Damn it, kid, who the hell are you to dare block people from Tiansheng Group? You're asking for death!"
Zhao Siyu looked at Qin Hu with amusement. Although she didn't know the identity of this cheap brother, she knew he was definitely not simple.
"I'll give you one minute to retreat. After one minute, if you're still here, you'll bear the consequences."
After speaking, Ye Longlin pushed open the courtyard door and entered.
Qin Hu was also stunned and cursed fiercely, "Damn it, giving us one minute? Who the hell do you think you are? My Tiansheng Group has never been threatened like this before! Demolish!"
One minute, it was fast and also slow. By the time they reached the courtyard wall, the minute was up.
Just as they were about to act, a group of Dragon Pavilion soldiers in black combat uniforms suddenly appeared in the field, holding loaded firearms and aiming at everyone.
"Those who cross the line, die!"
The leading captain, his martial power surging, drew a line directly on the ground. Inside the line, guns were cocked; outside the line, no one dared to move.
Gulp!
Qin Hu swallowed hard. Damn, these were military soldiers!
When did they have such backing? If they truly had such backing, it would be troublesome!
Qin Hu's eyes darted around, and he decisively turned to leave.
At the same time, within Tiansheng Group.
Chairman Ma Xiwen frowned tightly after hearing about the incident.
"You mean to say we can't touch Zhao Qian now?"
Zhao Qian's small courtyard was located in the most crucial spot and had to be acquired!
To the left was the landmark Central Tower of Nan Province's central city, the office district CBD, and to the right was the Sci-Tech Innovation Park, home to many internet companies.
Zhao Qian's courtyard was awkwardly situated in the middle and had to be demolished to proceed with construction.
"Yes, I don't know why, but Zhao Qian has suddenly become protected by the highest military ranks. She now has guards protecting her, and another person appeared. We don't know his name, only that Zhao Qian calls him Long Lin. His background is unclear, but he might be from the military."
Ma Xiwen frowned, clearly finding this matter very troublesome.
If this were true, their early investments would be wasted. It wasn't a matter of tens of millions, but hundreds of millions.
Ma Xiwen tapped on the table. "I don't care what method you use, but within two days, I want to see them sign the contract. We cannot afford this loss!"
Zhang Tao gritted his teeth. "Mr. Ma, this really can't be done. Those people in the military never reason; they only adhere to their own logic!"
Ma Xiwen glanced at him coldly and said, "If you can't get the contract back, then don't come back either."
Zhang Tao's expression changed. Gritting his teeth, he retreated without saying a word.
Ma Xiwen sat on his chair, twirling a pen in his hand, and looked out the window.
Soon, his phone rang. "Hello!"
This was his private number. Logically, no unfamiliar number should be calling.
"Ma Xiwen, Chairman of Tiansheng Group, right?"
"Who are you? Who told you my private number?"
"I am Zhao Qian's nephew. Do you have any further explanation regarding your group's uncompensated claim on my aunt's property? I can give you time."
"What do you think you are? Do I need to explain to you?"
"Heh heh, understood. I will personally visit Tiansheng Group this afternoon. I hope you remember this statement."
"My Tiansheng Group is not a place that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can enter. You—"
"He actually dared to hang up on me? He's looking for death!"
In the courtyard, Yuan Gang was silent for a moment before speaking, "Is this perhaps a bit too much? It's just a small matter. I could have sent the Divine Dragon Guards to handle it."
This was a Five-Star Heavenly King personally visiting; even the ten major families of Nan Province combined wouldn't be enough.
"I'm hungry."