If before it was mere suspicion, now it was one hundred percent certain that Cao Yuqing was absolutely problematic.
The first time Qin Gang had his money swindled, it was Cao Yuqing who acted as the go-between, introducing the contacts, which ultimately led to the scam.
This time, Cao Yuqing was involved again. According to Qin Gang, without her, he wouldn't have signed the contract. It was Cao Yuqing who fanned the flames, leading to what happened later.
More importantly, Cao Yuqing was now missing, vanished. All this proved that Cao Yuqing was definitely involved, and not in a minor way. She might even be one of the masterminds behind the fraud.
"Second Brother, do you have any leads on this woman at all?"
Qin Yang clenched his fist.
The others also stared intently at Qin Gang.
"None. Ever since my business ran into trouble, she vanished mysteriously!"
"I searched all the places she usually went to, and asked many friends, but there was no news."
As he spoke, a look of extreme pain reappeared on Qin Gang's face.
He had already concluded that Cao Yuqing was problematic. The pain of being hurt by a woman he deeply loved was so profound that it would take him a long time to recover.
"Qin Gang, I remember Cao Yuqing had a very good best friend named Ma Xiaolian. Did you look for her?"
Hong Jinlong asked.
"Of course I did, but she claimed ignorance. What else could I do?"
Qin Gang replied with a bitter expression.
Qin Chuan, however, had a glint in his eyes upon hearing this information.
"Is this Ma Xiaolian confirmed to be Cao Yuqing's best friend?"
"Yes, they were very close and often together."
Hong Jinlong said quickly, and Qin Gang nodded slowly.
"Can you find this Ma Xiaolian now? I want to meet her."
Qin Gang paused. Hong Jinlong immediately replied, "Of course, no problem. I can take you to find Ma Xiaolian right now."
He was particularly eager to help Qin Chuan, a fact everyone was aware of.
"Then let's go. We've had our fill of food and drink, and need to walk it off."
Qin Chuan stood up.
"Xiao Chuan, this Ma Xiaolian works at Kaiyue Car Dealership. It's one of Hai Kui Sheng's businesses," Qin Gang suddenly said as Qin Chuan stood up.
Qin Chuan narrowed his eyes. "That's perfect. We'll go meet the renowned Master Hai. It'll be killing two birds with one stone."
Ma Xiaolian worked in a car dealership, but as an accountant.
This market was called Tianlong Second-hand Car Market, located in the northern district of Jinling City. It was the largest second-hand car market in the northern district, with considerable fame, attracting many locals and outsiders to buy cars.
As the luxurious Mercedes-Benz drove into Tianlong Market, many second-hand car dealers along the sides of the stalls stared at the car with greedy eyes, a look of envy in their gaze.
They knew their market and could tell the true value of the car at a glance. It also seemed to be a high-spec model, with a landing price no less than 1.6 million.
In this era, anyone who could afford a Mercedes-Benz was definitely a super-duper figure, either rich or noble.
Especially since the license plate of this Mercedes-Benz was from Jin Province, it made people's imaginations run wild.
The notorious name of "coal boss" was the first to surface in many minds.
The reputation of Jin Province coal bosses was well-known nationwide; they bought houses and cars carrying sacks.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Mercedes-Benz parked in front of a car dealership named Kaiyue Second-hand Car Dealership.
The staff at Kaiyue Car Dealership, who were idly chatting, suddenly stopped their actions and stood up, their gazes focused, as a luxurious Mercedes-Benz parked at the entrance.
As the staff watched, a lanky young man, about 1.9 meters tall, who stood out from the crowd, stepped out of the Mercedes-Benz.
He was dressed in a black suit and wore sunglasses, exuding a strong aura.
Just as onlookers thought this person was the main character, they saw him skillfully open the rear door with practiced ease, assuming a standard bodyguard posture.
From the back seat, a young man with a heroic face, dressed in casual wear, stepped out. He was about 1.85 meters tall, with broad shoulders and long legs, a well-proportioned physique, and a standard golden ratio.
"Boss, hello! Is there anything I can help you with?"
Upon realizing Qin Chuan was the main figure, the staff inside rushed out like cats smelling fish. Many of them specifically glanced at the license plate, and upon seeing it was from Jin Province, they smiled even more enthusiastically.
This kind of person was clearly a truly wealthy boss. Driving a luxury car like a Mercedes-Benz and having a bodyguard with him—he was the ideal patron for any businessman.
If they served him well, even a little from his fingertips would be enough for them to live comfortably for years.
"Is your boss here? I heard from a friend that your Kaiyue Second-hand Car Dealership is very capable. I have a big deal today; do you have the ability to handle it?"
After entering the dealership, Qin Chuan's dark eyes swept lightly around, taking in the general situation of the car dealership. He then sat down on the sofa.
He didn't need any disguise. Just sitting there, every action, every expression, exuded a powerful aura of composure and wisdom, the bearing of a wealthy individual. Even though his appearance was young, no one dared to underestimate him.
Coupled with Bai Xiaoguang, his bodyguard, who exuded coolness in his black suit and sunglasses, and Chen Jinyu, who was acting as the driver, Qin Yang, Qin Gang, and Hong Jinlong did not enter the market.
Their presence would have been too conspicuous, as the market was full of Hai Kui Sheng's informants. It was not advisable to reveal themselves at this time.
"I am the owner of this dealership. May I ask what kind of big deal you have to introduce, sir?"
As soon as Qin Chuan finished speaking, a man walked briskly down from the second floor, a warm smile on his face, clearly having received the news.
Qin Chuan sized up the man. He appeared to be around thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, with a crew cut, short and capable. Especially in his eyes, there was the shrewdness expected of a businessman.
"My surname is Li, and my given name is Cheng, as in 'honesty.' May I ask for your name, sir?"
Li Cheng enthusiastically extended his hand to Qin Chuan.
"My surname is Chang. You can call me Mr. Chang, or Young Master Chang. Everyone calls me that," Qin Chuan said casually.