"I knew you wouldn't show up out of the blue without needing something!"
"Go ahead, what is it?"
Wang Pingan, with a hint of amusement, looked at Qin Chuan before him.
He had a good impression of the young man, and moreover, he was a benefactor to the county magistrate's family. As long as it wasn't an outrageous request, he would help if he could, considering it a favor to the magistrate.
"Everything escapes Brother Wang's sharp eyes!"
Qin Chuan shook his head with a wry smile. In this world, there were too many intelligent people. Often, the little tricks you thought were clever were seen through at a glance by others!
"It's like this, I need your help to inquire about someone!"
Qin Chuan began, "This person is named Han Shifei, and people outside call him 'Lord Han.' Brother Wang, do you know this person?"
As soon as Qin Chuan finished speaking, Wang Pingan's pupils on the opposite side contracted slightly, then quickly returned to normal.
"Qin Chuan, what are you looking for this person for?"
"Do you have any connection with him or any business dealings?"
Wang Pingan asked casually.
Qin Chuan quickly shook his head, "Neither. Brother Wang, please don't misunderstand!"
"The reason I'm asking you about this person is that my construction project is about to start. We're short on many materials, but there's one abundant resource: sand – Yellow River sand!"
"I figured, instead of spending money buying sand from others, why not get some machinery and extract it myself? But someone told me this business isn't easy!"
"Because all the sand fields in Yongnan County are currently controlled by Han Shifei. If I want to open my own sand field, it means encroaching on someone else's territory and will lead to a lot of trouble."
"So, I thought of you, Brother Wang, and wanted to ask you about Han Shifei's true background!"
Qin Chuan explained the whole situation in one breath, his gaze fixed hopefully on Wang Pingan.
Under Qin Chuan's gaze, Wang Pingan's dark face first showed seriousness, then suddenly a smile. He pointed at Qin Chuan and chuckled, "You kid, you're quite greedy! Developing real estate isn't enough, you're even eyeing the sand fields!"
"If conditions allowed, wouldn't you also want to take over brick kilns, cement factories, steel bar yards, and so on, just to make more money?"
Qin Chuan gave a dry laugh, "It's all because I'm poor!"
"If I had money, why would I be up so early and toiling away like this!"
Wang Pingan was speechless. That excuse was too good, leaving him with nothing to say.
He then thought for a moment and said solemnly, "Qin Chuan, I advise you not to get involved with the sand fields for now. That Han Shifei is very powerful, and you can't deal with him yet!"
Qin Chuan's heart stirred. He suddenly leaned closer to Wang Pingan and lowered his voice, "Brother Wang, I heard that Han Shifei's background isn't clean. Besides running sand fields, he also runs KTVs, internet cafes, mahjong parlors, and has a gang of henchmen!"
"County Magistrate Ye just took office not long ago and urgently needs achievements. Don't you want to get rid of this person?"
Wang Pingan's pupils contracted violently at this moment. He stared intently at Qin Chuan, seemingly surprised by what Qin Chuan had just said.
Qin Chuan, as if oblivious, continued, "County Magistrate Ye has an extraordinary background. His position in Yongnan County is just a stepping stone. But how far that stepping stone can take him depends entirely on his achievements!"
"And where will these achievements come from?"
"Besides improving the city's appearance, attracting investment, and so on, cracking down on dark forces is also a very important aspect. If you have this intention, I am willing to contribute my part!"
"If we cooperate, we both stand to benefit greatly!"
After saying this, Qin Chuan stood up from the sofa and found Wang Pingan motionless.
"Brother Wang, these are all I have to say today. You can relay my words to County Magistrate Ye. Farewell!"
It wasn't until Qin Chuan had been gone for a long time that Wang Pingan's statue-like body finally moved. He quickly walked to the window and happened to see Qin Chuan getting into his car.
As he got into the car, Qin Chuan suddenly looked up towards the window, causing Wang Pingan to quickly duck aside.
When Wang Pingan peeked out again, the Santana had already driven away.
Around noon, Wang Pingan met Ye Qingping, who had returned from an outing. When they were alone, Wang Pingan closed the door and said, "Leader, Qin Chuan came by just now!"
"Oh? What did he come for?"
Ye Qingping asked casually.
Wang Pingan then recounted the entire conversation to Ye Qingping, word for word.
Initially, Ye Qingping, who was sitting at his desk and working, listened casually. By the end, he directly put down his work, his refined face showing seriousness and concentration.
"It seems we've underestimated this young man!"
After Wang Pingan finished speaking, Ye Qingping let out a sigh.
"Yes, we did underestimate him a bit!"
Wang Pingan nodded, "We thought he was just a slightly clever and warm-hearted young man, but we were mistaken!"
"Qin Chuan's insight and wisdom far exceed our expectations!"
"Perhaps we can really bring him into our camp and utilize him."
Ye Qingping tapped his fingers on the desk, lost in thought.
After a long while, he shook his head and said, "Forget it. This Qin Chuan is the savior of my sister and niece. If I draw him into this, and something unexpected happens, and my sister finds out, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain myself!"
Seeing this, Wang Pingan said no more and stepped back.
"Oh, right, I asked you to collect evidence of Han Shifei's crimes. How is that progressing?"
Just as Wang Pingan was about to leave, Ye Qingping suddenly asked.
"Reporting to you, Leader, everything is proceeding according to my plan!"
"However, this Han Shifei is indeed very cunning. He almost always controls others remotely when he does anything. He rarely participates himself and spends his days only with his few lovers. We haven't found any definitive criminal evidence that can take him down yet."
Ye Qingping nodded, and Wang Pingan left.
"Where did you go? You just abandoned me here and completely ignored me!"
When Qin Chuan returned to the flagship store, he was met with Li Ya's scolding. She looked just like a neglected wife abandoned on the highway by her husband, full of grievance.
"Ah, I'm so sorry! So sorry!"
"I just remembered something urgent and had to rush off. It's my fault! My apologies, Sister!"
Qin Chuan quickly apologized. He had been busy going to find Wang Pingan to inquire about Han Shifei's background, and it wasn't convenient to bring anyone with him, so he had to leave Li Ya behind.
Of course, he could never tell Li Ya the truth, or he'd be kicked by a donkey!
"Hmph!!"
Li Ya snorted coquettishly, "I'll forgive you this time, but you absolutely cannot leave me alone again, understood?"
"I'm hungry, hurry up and take me to eat!!"