During lunchtime, Qin Chuan chose a restaurant with a distinctive flavor, characteristic of the Sichuan-Chongqing region, as he had learned from Teacher Yang that Lü Xiaoshu enjoyed spicy food.
The lunch concluded with both parties expressing satisfaction. However, Zheng Chengdao, who had gone to the restroom, had yet to return.
After the meal, Qin Chuan arranged for Lü Xiaoshu and Manager Peng to be driven back to their company.
This collaboration had thus been secured.
A short distance after leaving the Tai Steel Group, Qin Chuan signaled the car to stop and then dialed Zheng Chengdao's number.
"Brother Dao, where are you now?"
"Boss, I'm at a restaurant. Those people are eating, and I'm keeping an eye on them!" Zheng Chengdao replied.
"Good. Keep a close watch on that old man's every move, including where his lair is and who his associates are. Make sure you note everything down!"
"Later, I'll have Xiaoguang join you. That way, the two of you can coordinate."
"Remember, don't alert them!" Qin Chuan instructed.
Bai Xiaoguang, in the front passenger seat, displayed unconcealed excitement upon hearing this, which made Yao Dong, the driver, envious. However, someone had to stay by the boss's side, so he could only miss out this time.
After Bai Xiaoguang left, Qin Chuan instructed Yao Dong to drive towards Fang Rumei's location.
On the way, Yao Dong couldn't help but ask, "Boss, I feel like since we had such a coincidental encounter with that pair of scoundrels, Liu An and Li Xiangcao, it's like fate itself is helping us!"
"Why wait? Let's just get rid of that old man!"
"Consider it a small down payment on the interest you're owed."
Qin Chuan lowered his head, looking at his own feet, which were still heavily bandaged and he couldn't walk on them, feeling almost crippled. He gritted his teeth and said, "Revenge will certainly be taken. I've never been bullied like this in my life!"
"However, how to achieve it without anyone noticing, and to ensure that even if the Han family comes looking, they can't find any evidence, requires a meticulous plan!"
Yao Dong was right. Given such a coincidence, Qin Chuan also felt that fate was on his side, and therefore, this opportunity must not be missed.
Initially, his trip to the provincial capital was solely to negotiate cooperation with Lü Xiaoshu and resolve the difficulties of Xinhua Electronics Factory. He hadn't considered anything else.
The Han family was too powerful; any move would have far-reaching consequences. Before he had risen sufficiently, Qin Chuan didn't want to make too many enemies.
Unexpectedly, this coincidence occurred, so he couldn't be blamed for employing a "palm strike from the heavens."
Qin Chuan spent the afternoon at Fang Rumei's factory, offering some guidance.
Teacher Yang seemed very busy with his company lately, so Qin Chuan didn't dare to disturb him, especially given his current condition.
In the evening, Yang Zimo came over after work, and they all sat down for dinner.
They also discussed the collaboration with Lü Xiaoshu that day.
Qin Chuan was keen to inquire about the Han family, especially regarding Liu An, but considering Teacher Yang's sensitivity and intelligence, he hesitated for a long time and ultimately decided against it.
Now that Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang were monitoring that old man, they would be able to gather a lot of useful intelligence.
Everything would be discussed after Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang returned that night.
Around ten o'clock at night, Teacher Yang went home. Qin Chuan stayed at the accommodation arranged by Fang Rumei. After everyone else had left, he sent a message to Zheng Chengdao, inquiring about the current situation.
In the afternoon, Zheng Chengdao had sent a message reporting that they had followed Liu An to several places, during which Li Xiangcao had departed.
With their attention focused on Liu An, they hadn't paid any mind to Li Xiangcao.
Later that evening, another message arrived: they had followed the old man Liu An back to his lair.
Liu An was living with the Han family patriarch in an extremely luxurious manor, which was heavily guarded with surveillance and security personnel everywhere.
Approaching it was no simple task.
When Qin Chuan sent a message to inquire, Zheng Chengdao replied that he and Bai Xiaoguang were keeping watch outside the manor and couldn't infiltrate for the time being, planning to try again when things were quieter late at night.
Upon learning this, Qin Chuan immediately ordered them to cease this risky endeavor and return immediately.
While he desired revenge, he had absolutely no intention of doing so tonight, especially at their stronghold; it was far too dangerous!
There were many ways to get revenge on someone; there was no need for such a perilous approach.
Another, more crucial reason was that today was not suitable for revenge.
If the Han family discovered that Liu An had met with an accident, it would undoubtedly escalate matters. If the Han family mobilized a large number of people or even involved the police in an investigation, it might lead back to him.
After all, he was in Longcheng today, and many people had seen him. He possessed both the motive and the means.
Revenge must be taken at an opportune moment when he could completely extricate himself and leave no room for suspicion.
Around eleven o'clock, Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang returned, both wearing expressions of unwillingness.
Qin Chuan comforted them for quite some time, explaining the gravity of the situation, before they finally calmed down.
Zheng Chengdao was not an impulsive person by nature, but this incident involved Qin Chuan, which made him so aggressive.
"Then, boss, according to you, we can't retaliate against that old man for now?" Bai Xiaoguang asked.
Qin Chuan pondered for a moment. "Let's go back first!"
"No... Boss, are you just going to let that old man who bullied you continue to live his life in carefree happiness?" Bai Xiaoguang was anxious, and Zheng Chengdao and Yao Dong also wore angry expressions.
"Listen to me!" Qin Chuan patiently explained, "When I say go back, I mean for some of us to go back, not all of us. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Who says that once we all get into the car and leave, some of us can't quietly get off midway and return to Longcheng?"
"Or that after we go back, we can't come back to Longcheng?"
As these words fell, the three who had been anxious suddenly understood. Their eyes lit up quickly.
At this point, Qin Chuan continued:
"Many people saw us when we came to Longcheng this time, and we were a prominent target. Liu An holds significant weight within the Han family. If something were to happen to him, the Han family would undoubtedly deploy a large force, possibly even call the police, and conduct a thorough investigation."
"In such an environment, seeking revenge on that bastard Liu An would be an unwise move. I am always cautious in my actions. Neither you nor I can afford any accidents."
"Therefore, I've decided that we will return home first thing tomorrow morning!"
This time, Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, and Yao Dong finally completely understood their boss's intentions and plans. Their eyes were filled with admiration and respect.
Yao Dong said matter-of-factly, "Boss, calling your actions cautious is an understatement. You're downright cunning!"
Qin Chuan's face darkened, but Yao Dong continued, "If we hadn't seen it with our own eyes, we would hardly believe that such a fox-like approach to matters could come from a young man who is not even twenty-three years old!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Chengdao and Bai Xiaoguang immediately agreed.
They truly felt that their boss did not seem like a twenty-three-year-old. This applied to his methods of handling affairs, his business acumen, and other aspects.
A young man of his age would definitely not possess such a high intellect and the meticulous, cunning thinking.