Qian Menglin’s cold eyes fell on Qian Hao, and she said earnestly, "Little Hao, you are not young anymore. After Dad’s sixtieth birthday tomorrow, you should start trying to manage the company."
Upon hearing this, Qian Hao’s face turned miserable.
"Big Sister, I don't want to work yet. Let's talk about it after I graduate from university."
"Alright, whatever you say."
Qian Menglin didn't say much more, merely patting Qian Hao’s head dotingly. She took out her phone and sent a text message.
Qian Hao was the only male descendant among the Qian family’s younger generation, and naturally, he was doted on by the entire Qian family.
Not long after, several people appeared before them. These individuals wore tank tops, and their faces and bodies bore the marks of knife wounds and bullet holes.
Star City was a border city, and many things operated in a gray area.
"Miss Qian, our fees are not cheap. You know the prices."
Four A-level war criminals, numbers 765, 761, 753, and 777.
"Twenty thousand for one leg, fifty thousand for both legs; thirty thousand for one hand, eighty thousand for both hands; and two million for a life."
"You guys don't do this kind of thing often, do you? So, don't talk to me about prices. Just tell me the extent to which you can achieve it. I only care about the results."
Qian Menglin’s tone was very calm. The Qian family had done many such things.
It was only in recent years that the Qian family had legitimately emerged.
Most people from the previous generation in Star City were involved in underground activities to some extent, and a family of the Qian family’s caliber was no exception.
"The photo."
Number 753, a thin man nicknamed Silver-Masked Scholar, uttered two words.
Silver-Masked Scholar was rumored to be an expert in the military field before his imprisonment. He was specially recruited into the armaments industry. Later, due to an explosion, the entire armaments facility was destroyed, and all research personnel died. He was the only one who escaped with a USB drive, which went missing.
Despite being on the national wanted list, he managed to evade pursuit, escaping to Country Y. After his capture, the USB drive remained missing.
After a military court trial, he was imprisoned in the Mobei Prison.
Qian Hao flicked out a photo, his expression instantly turning cold and sinister. He said, "I want him to kneel before me and sing ‘Conquer.’ If you can do that, I'll give you an additional million, and I’ll prepare new passports and new identities for you to go abroad."
What did war criminals desire most?
Freedom!
In China, they could only hide like rats, without any identity, and they couldn't go abroad unless they were smuggled.
However, even after being smuggled, they still needed new identification documents, otherwise, they would only become illegal laborers.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.
"Leave it to us."
Silver-Masked Scholar picked up the photo and left, with the others following behind him, clearly considering him their leader.
Qian Menglin reminded them, "Tomorrow is Dad's birthday. I have already sent out invitations to host guests at the Binhai Blue Sky Hotel. You can act after tomorrow, at least not on Dad's birthday."
Qian Hao nodded, "I know. We'll act the day after tomorrow. I'll let him know what it means to face the harsh realities of society!"
The Qian family's position as the foremost aristocratic family in Star City was not solely due to their wealth.
True aristocratic families were not just about money, but more importantly, about their network of connections.
The strength of one's network of connections directly determined how long a family could exist, and this was the foundation of an aristocratic family.
"You mean, you want me to represent the Lin family at Qian Wan's birthday banquet?"
Ye Longlin sat in the Lin family villa, hearing Lin Langsheng’s words with slight surprise.
"Yes, I no longer appear in public. Tian Ai has to go to Bai Ze Group to discuss matters today, so you have to go."
Lin Langsheng smiled slightly. He also had the intention of pushing Ye Longlin into the public eye.
He moved the electric wheelchair to his side.
"When you last visited me, I could still walk, but now I can't. I'm in a wheelchair. My time is running out, so the most important thing now is for you to step into the spotlight and be able to shoulder the Lin family’s legacy."
Lin Langsheng had come to terms with life and death. He only wanted to do what he should do in his remaining time.
Ye Longlin shook his head, "Uncle Lin, I'm afraid I might disappoint you. I don't have this idea now, and I won't have it in the future. I'm not suited for this, and I won't develop in this direction."
Lin Langsheng sighed and nodded. He didn't say anything more, just nodded and said, "Since you have no such plans, then forget it. However, you should still attend today's banquet. I can't find anyone else to go from my side."
Ye Longlin nodded, "Alright."
"I've also prepared the gift. Just take it with you."
Saying that, Lin Langsheng handed him an invitation. The entrance was at eleven in the morning, and it was already ten o'clock.
"Then I'll head over now."
After bidding farewell to Lin Langsheng, Ye Longlin got into his car with the gifts and left.
"Go to Binhai Blue Sky Hotel."
Yuan Gang was stunned for a moment, "Alright!"
Binhai Blue Sky was currently a gathering place for business elites, not only business elites but also many powerful figures with real influence.
After all, he was once the most dazzling presence in Star City.
Although he had already retired, his influence had not diminished but rather increased.
"The Qian family will likely target you today. Shall I intervene?"
Yuan Gang pondered for a moment before speaking, a sharp glint appearing in his eyes.
"No need. It's Qian Wan's birthday banquet. Even if something major happens, they shouldn't make a move. Actually, I'm quite curious what means the Qian family possesses."
Yuan Gang understood and chuckled wryly.
At this time, outside Binhai Blue Sky, Qian Menglin, Qian Wenting, and Qian Hao stood at the entrance.
"Manager Xu, welcome, welcome! My father is already waiting for you inside."
"Manager Zhang, how did you find time to come? Weren't you said to be on a business trip? It's quite rare that you have time to come now!"
"Chairman Wan, hahaha, long time no see, long time no see! Oh, isn't this Mr. Mu, Mr. Bai, and Mr. Wang? Why did you all come together?"
Qian Menglin, as the public face of the Qian family, naturally recognized these people.
"What? Are you not welcome? If you're not welcome, then we'll leave?"
Qian Menglin smiled without genuine warmth, "As long as you're not here to cause trouble, then I naturally welcome you."