"Thank you, big brother," Xiao Yu said politely to Qin Han Chu after her recovery under his treatment.
Qin Han Chu smiled and helped her up, replying, "You're welcome."
"Thank you for saving my daughter," the beautiful woman said gratefully.
Qin Han Chu nodded with a smile, not repeating his earlier words.
"Excuse me, how did you do that?" Yan Ling was eager to learn Qin Han Chu's massage techniques so she could perform emergency first aid on her daughter.
"Controlling the condition is simple, but curing it will take some effort," Qin Han Chu said, fishing for information. The little girl's illness was very difficult for Qin Han Chu, but he wanted to earn some money. Although he didn't have an account yet, he had to prepare for earning in advance.
"What? You can cure it?" Yan Ling had visited hospitals all over Longmen for her daughter's illness, but had not yet found a cure. Qin Han Chu's statement that it would "take some effort to cure" implied that it was curable.
"Yes, it can be cured," Qin Han Chu confirmed with a nod.
Upon receiving Qin Han Chu's affirmation, Yan Ling excitedly asked, "Can you please treat my daughter?"
"Of course," Qin Han Chu replied. "However, her condition requires prolonged acupuncture and massage."
"How much will it cost?" Yan Ling asked, a little anxious as she wasn't very wealthy.
"Do you have a spare room at home?" Qin Han Chu inquired.
Yan Ling didn't understand why Qin Han Chu asked, but she nodded, "Yes."
"I'm from out of town and don't have a place to stay. If you lend me a room, I'll treat your daughter in return." Qin Han Chu currently had no money or identity, and if Yan Ling refused this request, he feared he would have to sleep on the streets.
Yan Ling hesitated, as it was just her and her daughter at home. Allowing a stranger like Qin Han Chu to live with them was something she was reluctant to do.
"If it's inconvenient, then forget it. It's just that I lost my phone, and contacting you might not be convenient," Qin Han Chu said. "Tell me your contact information, and I'll reach out when I buy a new phone."
Hearing this, Yan Ling became anxious. Without contact information, how could she reach Qin Han Chu? If Qin Han Chu didn't contact her, where would she find him? Having finally seen hope for her daughter's recovery, Yan Ling couldn't possibly "let go" of Qin Han Chu.
"It's not inconvenient, it's just that the house is too small, and I'm afraid you won't be used to it," Yan Ling said.
"As long as there's a place to sleep, it's fine," Qin Han Chu replied.
"Then let's go," Yan Ling said, a little unnaturally.
Qin Han Chu glanced back at the Civil Affairs Bureau behind them. They still had two hours before closing. He wanted to get acquainted with the area and should be able to make it back in time. Led by Yan Ling, the three walked towards their destination, which was not far away. Yan Ling's home was nearby, only a ten-minute walk from the Civil Affairs Bureau.
"Big brother, where are you from?" Xiao Yu, feeling very close to Qin Han Chu after he saved her, chatted happily with him on the way.
"I'm from Qinglong City," Qin Han Chu replied casually, having some knowledge of city names. Soon, the three arrived at the residential complex and entered Yan Ling's home. It was a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment, spanning just over seventy square meters.
"Is there really a spare room?" Qin Han Chu asked.
Yan Ling nodded, "Xiao Yu sleeps with me, so one room is still empty." At Xiao Yu's age, she should have had her own bed. However, due to her poor health, Yan Ling was not comfortable with her staying alone in a room. Being together allowed her to monitor Xiao Yu's condition at any time.
"Alright, then I'll be imposing," Qin Han Chu said. "Could you lend me a key? I need to go buy some filiform needles for the treatment."
Since Yan Ling had agreed to let Qin Han Chu stay, she naturally wouldn't refuse to give him the key. After receiving the key, Qin Han Chu left Yan Ling's home. When he returned to the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, he coincidentally saw the staff leaving work.
Not long after, Qin Han Chu spotted his target. The man was walking along the pedestrian path, talking on his phone. Qin Han Chu followed him stealthily. Ten minutes later, the man entered a residential complex. Qin Han Chu continued to tail him until he reached the building where he lived. The young man, engrossed in his phone call, didn't even notice Qin Han Chu following him into the building. Soon, Qin Han Chu learned the young man's exact address. Shortly after the young man entered his home, Qin Han Chu knocked on the door.
The young man, looking puzzled, opened the door. He looked at Qin Han Chu and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Qin Han Chu listened carefully and confirmed that the young man was alone inside. He then pushed the young man into the room and closed the door. The young man steadied himself and looked at Qin Han Chu coldly, "What do you mean?"
"Don't be nervous, I just want to talk to you about something," Qin Han Chu said with a smile.
"About what?" As he spoke, the young man reached for his lower back. Although he didn't have a gun there, he had a dagger. The fact that he couldn't evade Qin Han Chu's push indicated that Qin Han Chu was considerably stronger than him.
"You work at the Civil Affairs Bureau, don't you?"
The young man nodded. "So what?"
"I want to get a new identity, can you help me?"
Hearing this, the young man chuckled, "Got into trouble in another city?"
Qin Han Chu smiled and nodded, "Yes."
"Fifty thousand! I'll help you sort it out for money." Qin Han Chu smiled at his tone. This kid had clearly been taking bribes using his position. He seemed very experienced. If that was the case, it would be easier.
"I don't have money, but I have something you definitely won't refuse," Qin Han Chu said.
The young man was curious. "Oh? Tell me about it."
Qin Han Chu pointed at the young man. "Your life!"
Upon hearing this, the young man became enraged. "Are you threatening me?"
"Isn't that obvious?" Qin Han Chu replied.
"That depends on whether you have the ability!" As soon as he finished speaking, the young man suddenly drew his dagger and attacked Qin Han Chu. Qin Han Chu easily grabbed the young man's wrist and then applied a slight force to bend it.
"Ah!" The young man screamed in pain. At the moment of his scream, Qin Han Chu slipped a poison pill into his mouth. Before the young man could react, the pill had gone down his throat.
Qin Han Chu released the young man and said, "What I gave you is a poison pill. As long as you obey me, you'll be fine. But if you refuse my request, you will die in unbearable agony."
"You're bluffing!" the young man said angrily.
"You'll find out tonight whether I'm bluffing," Qin Han Chu said. "Tomorrow morning, I'll be waiting for you at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Whether you'll help me get my identity sorted out, give me your answer then. Oh, and it's best not to go to the hospital tonight, otherwise, I won't show up again. By then, no one will be able to save you."
With that, Qin Han Chu opened the door and left. Seeing Qin Han Chu leave so abruptly, the young man felt a bad premonition.