The hooligan youth looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, which surprised Qin He.
"Did the ruthless hooligan find someone to bring him to participate, trying to trick us?"
The youth glared, "Am I that kind of person?"
Normally, everyone in the group had sent voice messages. The voice was indeed that of the ruthless hooligan, with a mature, low, and magnetic tone that was utterly mismatched with his face!
Qin He clicked her tongue, "Hooligan, how old are you really?"
Ruthless Hooligan snorted, "This young master comes from the Imperial Capital. I'm 28 years old, my name is Zuo Xiuxian, what's it to you?"
Di Shishi stared at him with a small, open mouth, "Nothing, I just feel incredibly envious, jealous, and resentful!"
Most of the four were meeting for the first time, but they got along well, having known each other online for many years.
Shen Ruiyi was the most excited, as he had always admired the four administrators of Qingyan Mansion. To see them all at once was incredible!
During the meal, Shen Ruiyi was busy pouring drinks, his face beaming like a blooming flower.
After the meal, Ruthless Hooligan and Mo stared at Qin He's stomach.
"I thought you were a middle-aged man, but I didn't expect to meet a pretty young pregnant woman," Ruthless Hooligan chuckled.
Di Shishi glared at him, "Can you speak properly? What pretty young pregnant woman? I think you've been watching too much rubbish!"
Ruthless Hooligan chuckled.
During their chat, Qin He also learned about Ruthless Hooligan's early life.
His childhood was apparently quite miserable, even leading him to a point where he was testing drugs abroad. Most of these drugs contained hormones that significantly affected the body. However, for Ruthless Hooligan, the effect was rather enviable, keeping his face perpetually at the appearance of eighteen or nineteen years old. This youthful facade also provided considerable convenience for his missions.
The group spent the afternoon in the small courtyard. After Ruthless Hooligan and Mo sparred a few times, they moved indoors.
With nothing else to do, the four began to play mahjong.
Qin He casually asked, "Qian Zimo, what exactly are you doing in Qingcheng?"
Qian Zimo played a white tile, "I'm here for your business."
Ever since he learned that Qin He was being hunted, he had begun investigating those who were secretly targeting her.
A smile played on his lips, but it couldn't hide the sharpness in his eyes, "Qin He, who exactly did you offend? I've discovered that besides Zero Point Rose, there's another force secretly investigating you."
Qin He nodded, "The force you're referring to should be the group that hired Di Shishi, the ones who commissioned Di Shishi to make her a frequent visitor to the Qin family."
"Di Shishi and I originally planned to turn the situation to our advantage and lure them out, but unexpectedly, there was that incident of falling into the river a while ago. Shishi risked her life to save me, and I think those people might have become vigilant."
Di Shishi nodded, "Those people used to contact me once a week, but there's been no news this week. I also suspect they've discovered something!"
"The lead is broken?" Qian Zimo asked.
Qin He shook her head, "We'll discuss that group's hidden activities later. The most important thing now is to find out who accepted Zero Point Rose's mission. There are many members in Qingyan Mansion, but only a few can take on a thirty-million mission."
After analyzing for a while, the four finally decided to set a trap.
At eight in the evening, Qian Zimo and Zuo Xiuxian departed.
The Qian family had a villa by the sea in Qingcheng, and Shen Ruiyi excitedly followed them.
Di Shishi drove Qin He back to the Qin residence.
The four of them had agreed on a plan: to minimize their contact until the culprit was identified, as their identities were sensitive and they were being watched. Future communication would be conducted through the Qingyan Mansion group chat.
...
Qin He stayed at home for two days, brewing some tonics for her pregnancy. When she had free time, she continued to study the contents of the Wanfang Lun. She had thoroughly analyzed it countless times but still found no hint of anything amiss.
On Wednesday, Qin He visited the Gu family's old residence to see Madam Gu. Madam Gu's episodes were becoming more frequent and her lucid moments shorter, which saddened Qin He. However, this time, Madam Gu's attitude towards her was quite good, even initiating a conversation with a cold demeanor. Since the other party extended goodwill, Qin He was happy to have one less enemy and addressed her as "Aunt." Madam Gu was pleased, though she didn't show it overtly.
That evening, as Qin He was returning, she saw the butler bringing out several boxes of items. "These are local specialties from Madam's hometown. Madam instructed us to specifically bring these to you, and also these—"
Qin He's trunk was filled to the brim, leaving her somewhat speechless. She glanced towards the second floor of the Gu residence, and Madam Gu's figure flashed past the window. Qin He let out a helpless laugh. It seemed Gu Ranran's proud and stubborn personality was inherited directly from Madam Gu, identical.
Leaving the Gu family's old residence, Qin He drove back to the Qin residence. After washing up in her room, she hadn't rested for long before receiving a call from Yan Chen.
"He'er, didn't you promise me one thing? I've thought of my wish. Tomorrow evening at seven, let's meet at the Kalaya Club. You must come!"
Qin He frowned slightly, "You're using up your wish just like that?" These people didn't seem to take her promises as the eldest daughter of the Qin family seriously!
Yan Chen's voice held a hint of guilt, "What? You're not agreeing now?"
Qin He sighed inwardly, "Fine, I'll be there on time tomorrow evening."
Ever since the meal at Senyuan with Gu Qishen last time, Qin He felt she had become overly concerned about Gu Qishen. She had been avoiding him lately, even choosing to visit the Gu family when he was at Gu Corporation. Yan Chen's gathering at the Kalaya Club would likely be attended by Gu Qishen, as he was Yan Chen's friend. Qin He felt a headache coming on. It seemed avoiding him was no longer an option.
The next day.
At seven in the evening, Qin He drove to the Kalaya Club. Her car had recently been modified by Di Shishi, with hidden weapons installed in the chassis. Upon arriving at the Kalaya Club, Qin He went directly to private room 801. Pushing open the door, she found quite a few people inside. Yan Chen, having returned from Haicheng, was bored and had invited many women and friends.
Qin He scanned the crowd. On the sofa furthest inside, Yan Chen, Xiao Liyan, and Gu Qishen were seated, deep in conversation. Seeing Qin He at the entrance, Yan Chen immediately called out, "He'er is here!"
Qin He smiled politely at the unfamiliar faces near the door and walked inside. A small set of sofas was occupied by the three men, leaving only one empty seat. Just as Qin He was about to sit down, a woman quickly moved in front of her and, with a sway of her hips, sat down. Qin He paused, the woman's move was as blatant as fighting for a seat on a bus. Xiao Liyan, seeing this, stood up, "I'm going to the restroom. He'er, you take my seat."
Qin He sat down, right next to the woman. The woman glanced at her. Upon seeing Qin He's face, a flicker of apprehension appeared in her eyes. The woman then turned to Yan Chen, "Brother Chen, who is this older sister?"
Yan Chen laughed, "This is my good sister, closer than any biological sister!" Qin He felt a bit embarrassed by Yan Chen's description. The woman subtly observed Qin He, her mind already making assumptions. If she were the daughter of a prominent family, she would have been introduced as such. "Closer than any biological sister" implied she didn't hold a higher status. The woman raised her head proudly and extended her hand, "Hello, I'm Brother Yan Chen's girlfriend, my name is Sisi."
Qin He glanced at Yan Chen, surprised that he had a new girlfriend again. But she graciously smiled and shook Sisi's hand, "Qin He."
Qin He? The woman's eyes flickered, the name sounded somewhat familiar. However, having just arrived in Qingcheng from Haicheng with Yan Chen, she was unfamiliar with the local scene and didn't think much of it. On the sofa, Sisi's gaze kept drifting towards Gu Qishen, who sat on a single sofa beside them. When she was with Yan Chen, Sisi already felt she had secured a connection to wealth. But after seeing Gu Qishen today and overhearing Yan Chen and Xiao Liyan's conversation with him, it was clear that Gu Qishen was the dominant figure among the three. The Gu family seemed to be the foremost family in Qingcheng. Sisi's heart began to churn with ambition. Men, after all, were stepping stones. Like climbing stairs, one person after another, using the current one to reach higher, and then using the higher one to climb even higher! Sisi's eyes flickered, and seeing Qin He beside her, she felt a pang of jealousy. This woman's appearance was too stunning, and Gu Qishen had already glanced at her several times; Sisi felt a sense of threat!