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This night, it was destined that Qin Fang couldn't complete his task. Before Tu San discovered him, Qin Fang had already left Number 36 Villa quietly and returned to the Qu Family manor.

Everything seemed as if nothing had happened, and no one noticed anything unusual. However, Qin Fang had already obtained some of the information he needed.

The Caucasian Dog had been locked in a cage by Tu San's men, seemingly as a precaution. Although Qin Fang found it surprising, he didn't take it to heart.

This dog had already provided him with a lot of useful information. Even if Tu San decided to dispose of it directly, it wouldn't matter to Qin Fang. For him, there was no real loss.

Besides, locking the dog up didn't really have much significance either, because Qin Fang could remove it from the cage at any time. Don't forget… this dog is Qin Fang's pet!

However, Qin Fang didn't want to alert the enemy prematurely. The dog's unusual behavior had already drawn Tu San's attention. If the dog suddenly disappeared, with Tu San's vigilance, he would undoubtedly order Han Long to immediately relocate his hiding spot.

This was obviously not the result Qin Fang wanted, so he left the dog at Number 36 Villa to act as his insider…

The night passed peacefully, without any unusual occurrences.

Qin Qing, Qin Fang's mother, spent the whole evening chatting with the elderly lady, and only then did the two go to sleep. Tang Feifei also talked with Qin Fang until midnight before going to bed. Qin Fang slipped out of the Qu Family manor and later snuck back in, completely unnoticed by anyone.

With his goal achieved, Qin Fang had a sound sleep until dawn. If Tang Feifei hadn't come to wake him up, he probably would have slept even longer.

As usual, Qin Fang got up and went out for his morning exercise.

The Qu Family manor was located on a hilltop. Walking just a bit further brought him to the edge of the mountain, where the vast expanse of Hong Kong Island came into full view. He could clearly see clusters of towering skyscrapers as well as the shimmering waters of Victoria Harbour…

The rising light mist of the morning added a faint charm to the scene, prompting Qin Fang to marvel at how truly adept the rich were at enjoying life.

Although Hong Kong Island was a fully modern international metropolis, its environmental conservation was evidently much better than the inland areas. The air on the mountain was extraordinarily fresh, and as Qin Fang exercised and practiced his moves, he could faintly feel traces of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the air…

The very pure Spiritual Qi, which had little contamination, felt even cleaner than the air of some renowned inland mountains and rivers.

Confronted with this, Qin Fang was filled with a sense of helpless admiration but had little else to say.

"Cousin, out for morning exercise, I see…"

As Qin Fang finished an entire set of fist techniques, stretching his muscles and gaining some exercise, he heard a man's voice. The tone was gentle, a typical mid-range male voice, full of magnetism.

"Mr. Qu, just call me by my name. I'm definitely not your cousin…"

Qin Fang turned to look at the man, his voice calm as he spoke.

The man was dressed in sportswear, his forehead sporting a thin layer of sweat, clearly having just finished his own morning exercise.

Qin Fang knew this man—he was Qu Zhenhang's eldest son and Qu Yuanliang's older brother, Qu Yuancheng. In terms of familial relations, he was technically Qin Fang's cousin. But Qin Fang refused to acknowledge it.

"You're Aunt's son. Naturally, that makes you my cousin… Regardless of the grudges between the previous generation, the younger generation like us shouldn't get involved. Don't you think so?"

Qu Yuancheng didn't directly refute Qin Fang and instead said this casually.

His tone was very accommodating, his manner calm and methodical. His words left Qin Fang somewhat speechless.

Qin Fang wanted to argue back but ultimately couldn't find the words to say.

Just as Qu Yuancheng said, no matter how deep the grudges of the previous generation, Qin Fang's mother, Qin Qing, was indeed Qu Yuancheng's aunt. That familial relationship couldn't be denied.

If Qu Yuanliang was a notorious playboy on Hong Kong Island, his elder brother Qu Yuancheng was known on the island as a young and brilliant talent.

The pity was that Qu Yuancheng didn't go into business. Instead, he became a lawyer—one of Hong Kong Island's star barristers at a young age, with an exceptional success rate in court cases, rivaling even established veterans.

Though the two brothers were related by blood, their personalities were completely different, leaving Qin Fang feeling that they were on opposite ends of the spectrum.

Qu Yuancheng was brighter, more open-minded, and modest, while Qu Yuanliang was arrogant, domineering, and petty… These two sides seemed to represent the two extremes often seen in wealthy families.

"I already know about Second Brother's matters. That kid really doesn't play fair. Don't take it to heart… That's just how he is. It's best to not sink to his level! Besides, he's still lying in a hospital bed now…"

Seeing Qin Fang make no retort, Qu Yuancheng's face revealed a faint smile as he tried to strike up a rapport. Naturally, he didn't miss calling out Qu Yuanliang's faults.

The incident involving Qu Yuanliang was now widely known among the Qu Family. While Qin Fang wasn't sure how people spoke about it privately, outwardly, everyone agreed that Qu Yuanliang had acted inappropriately…

Even Qu Yuanliang's elder brother, Qu Yuancheng, was openly critical of him. Whether due to sibling discord or professional barrister tactics, Qu Yuancheng's position clearly tilted toward Qin Fang, leaving Qin Fang unable to maintain a grim expression.

"If you've come to plead for Qu Yuanliang, save your breath…"

Though he couldn't pull off a cold front, Qin Fang wasn't about to be overly friendly either. Staring at Qu Yuancheng's handsome face, his tone was flat as he spoke.

"Uh…"

Qu Yuancheng, clearly taken aback by Qin Fang's statement, paused momentarily, then shook his head helplessly.

"I'm not here to plead… Second Brother has already woken up!"

Qin Fang had misinterpreted Qu Yuancheng's intentions, prompting a brief explanation.

Apparently, Qu Yuanliang, who had been unconscious, woke up last night. His injuries weren't very serious, and now that he was awake, he was essentially out of danger. Naturally, Qu Yuancheng no longer needed to worry.

Upon hearing this, Qin Fang felt neither sorrow nor joy—it had nothing to do with him. Qu Yuanliang's scheming against him had already been avenged, and Qin Fang had no inclination to target a hospitalized man.

Unconsciousness was simply the consequence of Qu Yuanliang's own actions. Awakening now could only be attributed to his good fortune… It had nothing to do with Qin Fang.

"Here's the thing, I know this is your and your wife's first time in Hong Kong Island, and I thought I'd show you around. Coincidentally, there's a fashion show happening here. How about letting my wife take your wife out to explore? As for you, since I'm free, we could go out together… Hmm, what do you think about visiting the horse racing track?"

Qu Yuancheng explained his reason for coming to see Qin Fang. It was clear he intended to build rapport, whether due to family ties or other motives. Qin Fang couldn't tell.

"Sure, I'm okay with that…"

Although Qin Fang tried to avoid getting too entangled with the Qu Family, he eventually thought it through and agreed. He'd heard about the fashion show, which apparently had some connection to Milan, Italy—something Tang Feifei had wanted to see but had never had the chance to attend. Now that the opportunity was in front of her, Qin Fang couldn't bear to let it slip away.

Such fashion shows weren't accessible to just anyone. Without connections or influence, even money wouldn't grant entry.

If he used the Tang Family's connections, it would undoubtedly be a simple matter. But that felt like overkill, especially when there was an easy solution right in front of him.

Besides, Qin Fang also planned to check out the horse racing track himself…

Riding horses was a minor interest. The more significant reason was that Qin Fang had discovered through information gathered with the dog that Han Long might be orchestrating something at the track.

Qin Fang had initially planned to visit the site today, but with Qu Yuancheng offering an invite, he wouldn't pass up the opportunity.

"Alright, then it's settled. I'll head back to take a shower, change clothes, and meet you in no more than half an hour…"

Upon hearing Qin Fang agree, Qu Yuancheng was both surprised and delighted. He quickly set a time with Qin Fang before hurrying back home.

Qu Yuancheng lived with his father, Qu Zhenhang, in another villa within the estate. Though it was part of the same property, there was still some distance between them.

Qin Fang didn't idle either. Since his morning exercise was done, he headed back to freshen up, change clothes, and let Tang Feifei know about the plan.

Upon hearing the news, Tang Feifei was naturally thrilled. She immediately rewarded Qin Fang with a big kiss and then cheerfully began picking outfits.

This was just how women were, especially young women passionate about fashion. Tang Feifei was no exception.

Of course, Qin Fang also made sure to inform his mother, Qin Qing, about the plan.

Qin Qing didn't object. Though she disliked the older and middle generations of the Qu Family, she didn't have a strong aversion to the younger generation's members.

That is, except for Qu Yuanliang… (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendations or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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