Qi Yan's narrow eyes narrowed slightly as she stared intently at Qin Chuan.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with what I asked?"
Qin Chuan looked confused.
"Nothing!"
Qi Yan withdrew her gaze and chuckled, "I was just thinking to myself that your way of thinking might really be different from others, or perhaps you could be described as someone with exceptionally quick reactions!"
"While everyone here was focused on the relationship between Han Guangyao and his two sons regarding cuckoldry and benefits, you were able to ask about Han Zongren. That truly sets you apart from many!"
Qi Yan's words surprised everyone at the table. Then, as each person thought about it, they realized it was indeed true. Their attention had been solely on the gossip about the benefits and cuckoldry involving Han Guangyao and his sons, Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi. Not a single one of them had thought of Han Zongren. Unbeknownst to them, Han Zongren was also a very important figure who absolutely could not be overlooked. This, perhaps, was the biggest gap between them and Qin Chuan. Why else could he be so successful in business, becoming a millionaire boss at such a young age, while they remained mere employees? The gap between people is often best reflected in small matters.
"Our boss's thinking is naturally different from ordinary people. In this world, how many people can, without relying on parents or any connections, start from scratch and become a millionaire in less than two years?" Yao Dong interjected, his gaze filled with admiration for Qin Chuan. Zheng Chengdao and his elder brother Qin Yang also looked at Qin Chuan with respect.
"Ahem, it's not as exaggerated as you say. I'm just an ordinary person. We all have two shoulders and a head, and we all eat grains," Qin Chuan said, his thick skin feeling a bit warm at Yao Dong's overly flattering and effusive praise.
"The biggest difference between people lies in their perspective when thinking. You are always one step ahead of everyone else. That's quite terrifying," Qi Yan remarked.
Qin Chuan dared not let her continue and quickly urged them to return to the main topic.
"Han Zongren is certainly aware of the huge internal changes within the family business. According to the intelligence from my contacts there, Han Zongren was furious when he learned that the two mining areas had been transferred to Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi, flying into a rage." Qi Yan slowly recounted the collected information.
"He went to the old Han family residence many times to confront Han Guangyao, enraging him. In the end, Han Guangyao directly ordered that Han Zongren be forbidden from setting foot in the old Han family residence ever again!"
Qin Chuan's eyes lit up at this. The others had similar expressions. This was precisely the outcome they had hoped for. Internal conflict within the Han family was most beneficial to them. The greater the infighting, the better.
"Did Han Zongren approach Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Of course, he did!" Qi Yan said happily, as if recalling something amusing. "Han Zongren took people to the doorstep of Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi's homes, cursing them as 'green-hatted turtles' and emasculated men. He even directly accused Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi of deliberately offering their wives for mining equity. Such behavior is truly despicable and shameless!"
The group listened with great interest to such juicy gossip, constantly urging Qi Yan to continue. "Han Zongren's family demanded that Han Zongshu and Han Zongyi hand over the equity of the two mining areas and have a fair competition among the three brothers. Otherwise, he would expose this scandal completely!"
"As a result, the three brothers have completely fallen out. The fight was quite a spectacle, and many neighbors heard it."
Qin Chuan's eyes sparkled. This situation was even better than they had anticipated. The more the Han brothers fought, the more advantageous it would be for them. He had to share this news with everyone back at the office immediately and perhaps find ways to add fuel to the fire, escalating the Han family's conflict to the point of mutual destruction, thus saving them a lot of effort.
"Oh, and there's one more thing." Qin Chuan remembered another important matter and asked Qi Yan, "You mentioned before that someone was looking for evidence of tax evasion and fraud within Han's Coal Industry. Any recent progress?"
Mentioning this, Qi Yan finally showed a hint of solemnity. "Han's Coal Industry's tax evasion and fraud practices are very sophisticated, and such matters are top secrets for any enterprise. My people haven't found a new breakthrough yet," Qi Yan said, then quickly added, "But I believe he will be able to complete this arduous task."
Qin Chuan and Qi Yan talked for a long time that night. By the time Qin Chuan returned, it was almost midnight. The next day, when he shared the news from the previous night with the Lin siblings, Shan Xiongjin, Wang Bailin, and others, everyone was greatly encouraged. This information served as a powerful stimulant for everyone, boosting morale significantly.
"Qin Chuan, didn't you say that the second branch of the Han family, Han Zongshu, was going to expose the shameful profit relationships between his two brothers and their father? Perhaps we can lend him a hand!" Wang Bailin suggested.
As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes lit up again. Shan Xiongjin clapped his hands excitedly, "That's a great idea, Mr. Wang! Ginger is indeed spicier when it's older!"
"Perhaps that was just Han Zongren's outburst in anger, but since he's already said it, it proves he truly has that intention. We can indeed quietly help him this once and let him fulfill this wish!" The Lin siblings also nodded, agreeing that it was an excellent idea.
Qin Chuan pondered for a moment and added, "Not only that, but we might also be able to make a move regarding the injured Kong Nanchao."
"Don't forget, Kong Nanchao took the fall for Han Guangyao. That enormous scapegoat essentially ruined his reputation for life and came at a great cost. What do you think Kong Nanchao would think if his family were retaliated against by the Han brothers because of this? What would he do? Could he offer us some unexpected help?"
Everyone's eyes turned to Qin Chuan, and they all gave him a thumbs-up. "Qin Chuan, your idea is truly brilliant!"
"This is practically pushing everyone in the Han family to a dead end! This move is even more ruthless than us helping Han Zongren add fuel to the fire."
"Qin Chuan, from now on, we can only be allies. We must never become opponents. With your skills at such a young age, offending you is a nightmare for anyone."
"We often hear people talk about 'insidious and cunning.' Today, we finally understand it thoroughly!"
Qin Chuan's words made the Lin siblings, Shan Xiongjin, and Wang Bailin tremble. The most unsettling thing was Qin Chuan's young age. A young man in his early twenties possessing such meticulous thinking, cold-blooded methods, ruthlessness, and cunning was truly frightening.
Qin Chuan smiled indifferently at such evaluations. He had not only witnessed such tactics in his previous life but had also employed them several times. Business is like war, cruel and cold-blooded. Since ancient times, once enemies, there has been little camaraderie. Vast wealth is truly built on piles of white bones. "One general's triumph is built on ten thousand soldiers' bones." Such methods are actually considered mild. Many business struggles escalate to actual close-quarters combat between teams. Kidnapping, threats, hiring thugs to injure people, and even murder are all possible. In the face of profit, people can do things beyond ordinary imagination. For Qin Chuan, all of this was merely routine. If he wanted to make a name for himself in this life, being soft-hearted would lead to nothing. A reborn individual should act like one. He never claimed to be a good person. Good people cannot survive in this treacherous and cruel business world; they can only be trampled upon and have others rise above them.
After a long while, the task assignments were completed. The Lin siblings and Wang Bailin were responsible for 'assisting' Han Zongren. As for Qin Chuan and Shan Xiongjin, they were tasked with handling matters concerning Kong Nanchao. Kong Nanchao, as Han Guangyao's most trusted personal steward, knew far too many secrets. If they could make him harbor rebellious thoughts against Han Guangyao, it would be a true fatal blow. From Qi Yan, they learned that Kong's family, who were abroad, seemed unaware of Kong Nanchao's injury...