The voice fell, and two familiar figures walked out from the crowd, Chen Zhongping and Ye Shuliang.
"Are you two trying to meddle in other people's business?!"
Seeing Chen Zhongping and the other appear, Hu Hao's imposing aura visibly diminished.
Chen Zhongping let out a cold laugh and slowly moved to shield Qin Xuan behind him.
"Qin Xuan is my brother. If you touch him, you touch me!"
"Be sensible and get lost quickly. Otherwise, I'll have to have a good talk with Old Master Hu."
"You!"
Hearing Chen Zhongping's warning, Hu Hao's eyes widened with fury.
Qin Xuan's kick had utterly humiliated him in front of everyone, and now Chen Zhongping was stepping forward to protect the offender.
How could he possibly accept this?
Chen Zhongping naturally saw through Hu Hao's thoughts, but he didn't care.
With a cold snort, he issued a final ultimatum, "What, still not leaving?"
"Are you, Young Master Hu, really going to let the entire Hu family know about your 'glorious deeds' here?"
"No, I'm leaving..."
"I'm leaving!"
Hu Hao's words were squeezed out, bit by bit, as if from between his teeth.
There was no other way.
As the saying goes, "A capital official is three ranks higher."
Although the Hu family was a dominant force in the southwest, they were ultimately no match for the prestigious families from the capital like Chen Zhongping's.
Furthermore, Hu Hao was not the sole heir of the Hu family. Even if he truly clashed with Chen Zhongping and his associates, the Hu family might not necessarily side with him.
It might even affect the inheritance he could claim in the future.
Therefore, after a long silence, Hu Hao ultimately chose to concede defeat.
"Qin Xuan, Fang family, I hope I don't get a chance to catch you. Otherwise, I will definitely let you know the means of Hu Hao!"
Muttering a curse in his heart, Hu Hao left resentfully.
As soon as he exited the hotel, he immediately called Liu Ying, who had returned home earlier, to come back.
Now, he needed to vent his frustration!
The farce temporarily concluded. Although Fang Qingrou was puzzled as to how Qin Xuan had connections with Chen Zhongping and the others, as the manager of the Fang family, she had to first appease the other affected guests.
After Fang Qingrou left, Qin Ling'er naturally followed behind Qin Xuan.
Together with Chen Zhongping and Ye Shuliang, they met many senior collectors from different regions.
"Brother Qin Xuan, after the auction, Old Ye and I will be returning to the capital."
"Remember, you must be extremely cautious when dealing with the Black Widow."
"If you encounter anything you cannot handle yourself, you must inform Old Ye and me. Never try to be a hero."
Leaving the Lijing Hotel, Chen Zhongping once again emphasized Xiao Ya's dangerous nature to Qin Xuan.
However, this time, he did not prevent Qin Xuan from interacting with her. Instead, he cautiously advised him on how to conduct himself around Xiao Ya.
Qin Xuan listened carefully to Chen Zhongping's admonitions and solemnly assured him, "Don't worry, Old Brother Chen. This trip to Myanmar has been carefully considered."
"If I truly encounter any trouble, I will definitely not hesitate to ask for your help."
Chen Zhongping nodded and extended his smooth right hand. "In that case, we'll be going now."
"When you come to the capital, remember to look us up for a drink!"
Qin Xuan also extended his right hand and shook theirs firmly. "Alright, I definitely will!"
After bidding farewell to Chen Zhongping and Ye Shuliang, Qin Xuan, under Qin Ling'er's persistent pleas, completed the procedures for her discharge from the hospital.
Lying on the ultra-soft large bed in Villa 66, Qin Ling'er let out a long sigh of relief.
"Is this truly going to be our home from now on?"
Qin Xuan nodded, a doting expression on his face.
"I once said that I would never let you live a life inferior to others."
"Now I have achieved that."
"From today onwards, our lives will only get better and better!"
Seeing Qin Xuan's earnest face, Qin Ling'er suddenly smiled.
She had never felt that her life had been difficult. On the contrary, she felt that she was happier than most people in the world.
This was because, since childhood, she had always had a brother who loved her dearly by her side.
...
After spending a few days at home with Qin Ling'er, Qin Xuan arrived at Jiangcheng Airport as scheduled.
To be on the safe side, he had also asked Xiao Ya to arrange for professional bodyguards to stay at Villa 65, specifically responsible for Qin Ling'er's daily safety.
"Actually, you can rest assured. Although Hu Hao is lecherous, he has never resorted to forcibly abducting women."
On the plane, Xiao Ya chatted casually with Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan, however, shook his head and said very seriously, "One must always be on guard. I cannot gamble with Ling'er's personal safety."
"Alright."
Hearing Qin Xuan's reply, Xiao Ya seemed to have a nerve touched.
She turned her head, slowly closed her eyes, and a thought suddenly sprang from the depths of her heart.
If that man from back then had been like Qin Xuan, would she have lived a completely different life now?
A little over an hour later.
The plane Qin Xuan was on slowly landed at Ruili Airport in Yunnan Province.
It was the height of summer, and the scorching heat made the runway appear distorted.
After disembarking, Qin Xuan and Xiao Ya got into a top-spec Toyota Prado and headed towards the best hotel in the city.
On the way, Xiao Ya explained the main itinerary to Qin Xuan.
"We will stay in Ruili for three days and attend a large jade exhibition held here."
"After that, we will travel by car to Myitkyina, where our transaction will take place."
"After the transaction there, I will fly directly back to Jiangcheng."
"Whether you stay or go then will be entirely up to you."
"As for the guide you requested, I have found one for you."
"Although she is Chinese, she is fluent in Tai and Burmese. She will accompany us to Myitkyina."
Hearing Xiao Ya mention her, the guide turned her head from the passenger seat and extended her right hand to Qin Xuan.
"Hello, Mr. Qin. My name is Yu En. I am Tai and your guide for this trip."
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Qin Xuan politely shook hands with her and then briefly observed the young girl.
She was wearing simple, not overly vibrant clothes and had a lively demeanor.
Although she was not as stunningly beautiful as Xiao Ya, she exuded the unique youthful vitality of a young person.
It seemed this trip would be a pleasant experience.
Not long after, the group arrived at the entrance of the Lashong Hotel.
After dropping off their luggage, Xiao Ya signaled to Qin Xuan that he was free to explore.
"Mr. Qin, where would you like to go first?"
As his guide, Yu En naturally stayed by Qin Xuan's side.
She did not know if Qin Xuan had his own plans, so it was necessary for her to confirm with him before setting off.
"Take me to Ruili's jade market."
"Let's go there and try our luck with the stones."
Qin Xuan did not hesitate and directly stated his intentions.
In fact, as soon as Xiao Ya invited him to Myanmar, he had already thought of a term: gambling on stones!
This meant buying rough jade and cutting it to see if there was any finished jade inside.
Qin Xuan believed that if he could discern the authenticity of antiques through their inner voices, he should also be able to tell if there was jade inside the rough stones.
Therefore, to verify this, he readily accepted Xiao Ya's invitation.
He wanted to go to Myanmar, the main producing area of jade, and make a fortune!