What in the world was going on?

That was Director Zhao, a powerful figure with immense clout in the region! Forget the CEOs of ordinary companies; even the eight great families of Lingjin City had to greet him respectfully as "Director Zhao" and show him the utmost respect.

But now... he was actually kneeling before Qin Qiu?

And with such a terrified, trembling demeanor. What on earth had scared him so badly?

Qin Qiu was utterly bewildered. She shot to her feet, unsure of what to do for a moment.

"President Qin, I have already revoked the work stoppage order. You can proceed without any worries! From now on, if there's anything you need, just say the word. I will dedicate myself completely to the task, until my dying day."

If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you would never imagine that such fawning, bootlicking words—practically an oath of loyalty—could come from the mouth of Director Zhao. To say his words were shocking would be an understatement.

"Director Zhao, what are you doing? Please, get up," Qin Qiu said, moving to help him to his feet.

However, this simple gesture terrified Zhao Zijian out of his wits. He scrambled backward on his knees and burst into tears. "President Qin, I truly know I was wrong! Please, be the bigger person and spare me this one time."

"I have a family to support, with elders above and children below!"

A mess of snot and tears, Zhao Zijian wailed like a child.

Isn't this a little too dramatic? There are so many people watching. You're a distinguished director, don't you have any pride?

If the onlookers knew that one of Zhao Zijian's feet was already in the Ghost Gate Pass, they probably wouldn't be thinking that. Compared to life and death, mere pride was worthless.

"Alright, alright, I forgive you," Qin Qiu said, completely rattled. Director Zhao was such a high-ranking and powerful man; getting a meeting with him was usually as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Yet here he was, kneeling and sobbing in front of her.

It feels like a dream, completely unreal.

"As long as you don't find baseless reasons to trouble me in the future, that's all I ask."

Zhao Zijian waved his hands and shook his head frantically. "I wouldn't dare! Even if you gave me the nerve of a hundred men, I wouldn't dare!"

A mixture of tears and snot dripped from the corner of his mouth, hanging from his chin.

"Get up!" Qin Qiu said.

"Thank you, thank you!" Zhao Zijian kowtowed several more times but didn't stand up immediately. Instead, he turned his head to look at Chen Yang.

How could he dare to leave without a nod of approval from this titan?

Chen Yang popped a sunflower seed into his mouth and waved a hand dismissively, as if shooing a fly. "My wife has forgiven you. Why are you still here? Scram."

"Yes, yes! I'll scram right now!"

Only then did Zhao Zijian get to his feet, bolting out of the courtyard as if fleeing for his life.

Instantly, the vast courtyard fell into a dead silence.

Every single gaze was fixed on Chen Yang.

"You still have the nerve to look at me? What were you saying earlier? That no one could handle this?" Chen Yang stared directly at Fei Min and sneered, "Just because you're a piece of trash who can't get it done, you assume everyone else is the same?"

Chen Yang leaned against the doorframe and spat disdainfully.

"You..." Fei Min's face turned beet red. He clenched his teeth so hard they nearly shattered, yet he couldn't force a single word out.

Chen Yang sneered, "What, you got a problem with that? Come on, you want to have a go?"

As he spoke, Chen Yang began to roll up his sleeves, looking like he was ready for a brawl.

Fei Min stumbled back in terror. His legs hit the threshold, and he fell, landing squarely on his backside. The jarring pain in his tailbone made him grimace, his eyes welling with tears.

Damn him! Fei Min cursed inwardly. He had learned from Qin Song long ago that Chen Yang was a Fist Master, while he himself was just an ordinary man. This was just blatant bullying!

"Look at what a coward you are. And you still have the nerve to come to the Qin Family home acting like a big shot? Have you no shame?" Chen Yang taunted him relentlessly. "If I were you, I'd have played dead by now to avoid any more humiliation."

"You, you..." Fei Min trembled with rage, pointing a shaky finger at Chen Yang. He stammered on "you" for what felt like an eternity but couldn't form a complete sentence.

"Get the hell out of here now!"

Qin Song could no longer remain seated. He stared coldly at Chen Yang. "He is my father. What right do you have to tell him to leave?"

"Enough!"

Qin Qiu cut them off. She walked over to Chen Yang and asked, "Chen Yang, what is really going on? Director Zhao is notoriously arrogant. How did he end up so terrified today?"

When she said this, the eyes of Luo Sulan, Fei Min, and the others all focused on Chen Yang.

"Didn't I tell you yesterday I have a few friends who are doing well? I had them look into this Director Zhao. Turns out, he's a massively corrupt official with countless properties and piles of cash!"

"I took this information to him, but not only did he deny it, he even threatened to have me arrested and thrown in jail!"

At this, Chen Yang flashed a grin. "So, I gave him a good beating. I beat him until he was crying for his mommy and daddy, begging me to forgive him!"

"And that's what led to the scene you just saw."

Everyone was stunned. While they marveled at Chen Yang's luck in having such capable friends, they also felt a lingering fear of his violent nature.

They couldn't believe he would dare to lay a hand on Director Zhao. It was audacious beyond belief!

"Why didn't you tell me anything?" Qin Qiu asked, a hint of reproach in her voice.

Chen Yang chuckled and scratched his head. "If I'd told you beforehand and then failed, think how embarrassing that would have been."

His words carried a clear hidden meaning, and the target was unmistakable.

Qin Song's face flushed crimson, and he lowered his head in shame. Yesterday, he had made a firm guarantee to Luo Sulan, but in the end... The unspoken jab hit its mark, stinging like a slap.

A peculiar light flickered in Qin Qiu's eyes. "You're too reckless," she said with concern. "What would you have done if something had gone wrong?"

"What's there to be afraid of? If he dared to pull anything, I'd have broken his damn legs!" Chen Yang declared viciously. "Besides, I made a vow a long time ago. I'll beat up anyone who dares to bully my wife! Whoever makes my wife cry, I'll make them bleed!"

Qin Qiu paused, a small smile unconsciously touching her lips. "You and your love of violence," she said softly.

"What's wrong with violence? In many situations, it's the best way to solve a problem."

Luo Sulan, watching from the side, couldn't take it anymore. "What's there to be so proud of?" she said sarcastically. "It was all thanks to someone else's help. And do you really think Director Zhao will let this go so easily? I'm afraid that instead of solving the problem, you've just invited bigger trouble!"

Hearing this, a trace of worry appeared on Qin Qiu's face as well.

But Chen Yang just laughed. "I've already submitted the evidence of his corruption to the Patrol and Arrest Team. He'll be arrested very soon."

Luo Sulan was speechless.

Qin Qiu was speechless.

They both thought to themselves that his methods were quite ruthless.

With no face left to stay, Fei Min muttered, "I have something to do," and scurried away in disgrace.

"Chen Yang, thank you so much for this." The gloom that had been hanging over Qin Qiu finally lifted, replaced by a radiant smile.

Luo Sulan scoffed, "Still relying on others, are we? Can you rely on them for the rest of your life? Without any real skills of your own, you're still just a good-for-nothing!"

"Mom, how can you say that? No matter how it happened, Chen Yang solved a huge problem for me this time. Can't you have something nice to say?" Qin Qiu said in a stern voice.

"Hmph!"

Luo Sulan turned and walked away, muttering, "I have no patience for good-for-nothings."

「At the same time.」

Chen Yang's phone rang. It was Zheng Xiaoman, and she got straight to the point. "You! Don't tell me you've forgotten about teaching my sister? I'm warning you, if you dare go back on your word, I'll back out of our deal for that batch of goods!"

Chen Yang was speechless.

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