Chapter 122: A Secret Kept for Years!

  In an Italian restaurant, Qin Luo and Wang Jiujin sat opposite each other.

  Wang Jiujui's baseball cap was placed to one side, the ribbon on her ponytail untied, and her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders. Her skin was smooth as jade, with a subtle sheen, and her cheeks were rosy. A burst of youthful energy radiated from her, capable of infecting anyone who came into contact with her. Everyone who interacted with her felt at ease, as if their heart had grown younger by several years.

  Wang Jiuyi picked up a small piece of steak and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly, and said to Qin Luo: "In the future, if Qin Zhongheng finds you again, you must call me first."

  Qin Luo took a sip of tea and smiled, asking: "Is Qin Zong really that terrifying?"

  "It's very scary." Wang Jiujui nodded seriously.

  "Where is the horror?"

  "I don't know." Wang Jiujin shook his head.

  "What's wrong?" Qin Luo's face was filled with surprise, and his eating motion paused.

  "Yes. It's precisely because no one knows why he's terrifying that everyone finds him terrifying." Wang Jiujiao explained.

  "Has anyone offended him?"

  "No. Everyone thinks he's great. Anyone who knows him is conquered by his personal charm. People are both respectful and fearful of him, just like... just like the feeling my dad gives me." Wang Jiujiao said thoughtfully, trying to describe that feeling.

  Qin Luo nodded. This was indeed the terrifying aspect of Qin Zongheng. He gave people a feeling that he wasn't someone of your age, but rather an elder.

  He can be amiable and talk to you in a friendly manner. However, if something angers him, he can use his seniority to slap you with a loud ear slap.

  "Isn't there anyone more formidable than him in Yanjing?" Qin Luo asked. The enemy of an enemy is a friend, and Qin Luo wanted to know if he had any potential friends.

  "It can't be said that one is more powerful than the other. There are just a few people, Qin Zongheng is very cautious." Wang Jiujin said.

  "Who?"

  "Wen Ren's family has a Wen Ren Mu Yue, this woman is too mysterious. I reckon you won't have the chance to meet her. I haven't met her either. Legend has it that she's the number one beauty of Huaxia. Don't know if it's true or not." Wang Jiujiu said.

  "You might not look as good as you think." Qin Luo said with a smile. He didn't expect Wen Ren Mu Yue to be so famous, even being called the number one beauty of China.

  But if she were to smile at someone, it would truly capture their heart.

  Wang Jiuyi's face turned red, but he didn't pretend to be humble. He said confidently: "I think so too. However, the reason I put her in first place is because I heard that Qin Zongheng has been pursuing her for many years and still hasn't had a chance to win her over. A woman he likes, Qin Zongheng would definitely not dare to offend."

  Qin Luo nodded slightly. Qin Zongheng liked to hear about Ren Muyue's affairs, and he was also aware of it. Otherwise, there wouldn't be today's meeting.

  "Who else is there?"

  "The second is Hua Shaoren." said Wang Jiujin.

  What's wrong? What did you say? Qin Luo almost spat out the tea in his mouth.

  "What's wrong?" Wang Jiujin felt Qin Luo's expression was a bit strange and asked curiously.

  "Why is it called Flower Less? Won't be a playboy or something?" Qin Luo said with a smile. Didn't expect Wen Renzhao's nickname to sound so unpleasant.

  "Haha, this Wen Renzhao isn't a playboy. It's just that he looks too good, like a woman. And he has a big hobby, which is liking mature women older than him. Once he sees that kind of woman, he easily becomes infatuated. So, people behind his back call him 'Flower Young Master'." Wang Jiujin explained the origin of this name with a smile all over his face. It seemed that Wen Renzhao not only had a notorious reputation but also brought entertainment value.

  I suppose others who mention this nickname also have the same expression as Wang Jiujin.

  "Why did he let Qin run amok?" Qin Luo asked, feigning ignorance.

  "He is Wen Ren Muyue's younger brother and Qin Zongheng's younger brother-in-law. Qin Zongheng naturally took good care of him, and he admired Qin Zongheng very much. He always followed Qin Zongheng around." Wang Jiujiu explained. "However, the one who gave Qin Zongheng the most headaches was probably Bai Jia's Bai Poku. The two of them were old rivals, and after many years of fighting, they still couldn't be separated by victory or defeat. It's something that everyone in the circle knows."

  "What's going on? Who is this person?" Qin Luo was taken aback.

  It's rare to have the opportunity to sit down and eat with Qin Luo, and also be able to enlighten him, which greatly satisfies Wang Jiujin's vanity.

  She took a sip of tea to moisten her throat and said, "In Yanjing, there are three families with extremely strong power. The first one is the Bai family, which is also the family where Bai Poju is from. The Bai family was once known as the number one family in China, while the Qin and Wen families were emerging families. Their strength is far inferior to that of the Bai family."

  However, at that time, the Wen family's Wen Tiantian was a genius who led the Wen family to rise strongly and develop very quickly. It was also because of this reason that the Bai family felt a crisis. After several years of planning, the Bai family launched a large-scale hostile takeover against the Wen family. Almost overnight, half of the Wen family's shareholders defected to the Bai family's camp.

  Because of Wang Jiujui's special family background, all these things that seem mysterious to outsiders are just a matter of course.

  "Worse still, at the critical moment when the two families were fighting fiercely, Wen Ren's family head, Wen Lei, fell seriously ill. The Bai family was overjoyed and accelerated their pace of swallowing up the Wen family. Just as the Wen family was about to face a catastrophic disaster, a divine doctor happened to arrive in Yanjing and cured Wen Lei's illness. Wen Lei didn't know what method he used, but he suddenly turned the situation around."

  Wang Jiujui is not a master of storytelling, but simply orally recounting some events from back then. However, Qin Luo listened with great enthusiasm and excitement.

  He could imagine the scene of the two big families fighting each other back then, and he could also feel the desperation and helplessness of the Wen family. What made him most proud was that his own grandfather had played a crucial role in this battle.

  If it wasn't for his grandfather's timely visit to Yanjing, if he hadn't been able to cure Wen Ren's thunderous illness, what would the current state of power and territory be like among the three families?

  Is there still a Wenren family now? Has the Bai family that annexed the Wenren family grown into an intimidating behemoth?

  No wonder Wen Ren heard that he made such a heavy oath. If there is a son, he will be appointed as his envoy. If there is a daughter, she will be the wife of Qin's family.

  If you've experienced that kind of hysterical despair, when someone reaches out and pulls you out of that dark place, you'll be grateful too.

  Without Qin Luo's prompting, Wang Jiujiu continued: "Because of this acquisition failure, the Bai family was severely damaged. The Wenren family, on the other hand, gained a great opportunity for development and expanded greatly, becoming today's second-largest family. The Qin family is the smartest fisherman, quietly accumulating power and developing in secret while the Bai and Wenren families were openly competing with each other. Unbeknownst to them, they have already become the third-largest family after the Bai and Wenren families."

  A turn of the hand brings clouds, a cover of the hand brings rain. In the business world, you cheat me and I deceive you, the danger is not ordinary.

  But as a man, shouldn't it be so magnificent and intense?

  "What kind of person is Bai Poju?" Qin Luo asked.

  "His nickname is 'Madman'. From this name you can already know what kind of person he is." Wang Jiujiao said with a smile.

  Qin Luo thought for a moment and said: "Being able to contend with Qin Zong for many years without falling behind proves that this person has an IQ that matches his actions."

  Wang Jiujiu nodded and said, "He and Qin Zongheng are two extremes. One is extremely low-key, the other is extremely arrogant. On the surface, it seems that Qin Zongheng is more popular. But Bai Poyue doesn't seem to be disliked either. It's just that he doesn't have as many friends as Qin Zongheng. However, those who can walk with him are all crazy people who can die for him."

  "Yanjing is indeed a place where talents emerge in large numbers." Qin Luo sighed and said.

  Wang Jiujiao smiled and said, "I think they're not as good as you. If Teacher Qin were born in the capital of Yanjing and had a powerful background, he would definitely be more popular than those two."

  Qin Luo bitterly smiled and said, "How can I compare with them? One is a wise gentleman's son, the other is a madman. If I were to come up with a nickname, what would it be called? The nickname wouldn't be loud enough for them, nor could I surpass them."

  Qin Luo just said it casually, but unexpectedly Wang Jiujiu really took this matter as a very important thing to think about.

  Holding the steel fork, he thought for a while and smiled: "Usually didn't notice. When I want to use it, I really can't think of a suitable nickname. Or, you can call me Xiang Shuai? Chu Liuxiang is my favorite martial arts character role. I think Qin teacher is similar to him."

  "Whatever, whatever. Just kidding. If I really got the nickname 'Fragrant General', I'd be laughed to death." Qin Luo said with a wave of his hand.

  After lunch, the two of them took a car and headed towards the Southern Mansion.

  Qin Luo had taken special note that the office of Huaxia Mingyitang was located on the 16th floor of the Nanfang Building. To uncover the secrets of this emerging traditional Chinese medicine institution, he would have to go and investigate in person.

  "Teacher Qin, what are we doing here?" Wang Jiujin looked up at the golden copper signboard of the Nanfang Building with a puzzled expression.

  "Go visit our fellow practitioner." Qin Luo said with a smile.

  They entered the elevator and went straight to the 16th floor. A transparent glass door, a modern office hall, with a simple and elegant sign at the entrance that read "Huaxia Mingyitang".

  At first glance, this is indeed a very powerful company.

  Seeing a customer approaching, the uniformed female receptionist came over with a smile and asked: "Sir, may I help you with anything?"

  "Excuse me, is your manager in?" Qin Luo asked.

  "Sorry. Our manager is not in the company right now. Do you have an appointment? Or, you can leave your name and contact information, and I will report to him when he gets back."

  Qin Luo took a glance around and said: "No need. I'll come visit again next time."

  "Alright. Welcome next time." The female receptionist said politely.

  Qin Luo took Wang Jiujui away and stood on the 16th floor waiting for the elevator.

  Ding Dong!

  The indicator light came on and the elevator doors opened. Just as the two were about to enter, they saw Guan Xiao and Li Lingxi preparing to step out.

  Before they knew it, several people met under such circumstances.