Is it hard to chase the school beauty?It doesn't matter, she still has roommates

As soon as they entered the private room, Zhou Xiaowen and the girl named Zhang Qian excitedly rushed to the karaoke machine and started chattering away as they selected songs. Liu Hao picked up the drinks menu, his hands trembling slightly as he looked at the astonishing prices, but he still managed to remain calm and ordered some relatively "affordable" drinks and fruit platters.

Qin Luo wasn't interested in singing, so he walked to the corner of the sofa and sat down. Watching Liu Hao's cautious yet feignedly generous manner as he ordered, a thought flickered in his mind, and he beckoned to Liu Hao.

"Haozi, come here for a second."

Liu Hao quickly put down the drinks menu, jogged over, and put on a solicitous smile.

"Qin Luo, ah no, Crown Prince... cough, Brother Qin, what are your orders?"

Qin Luo gestured for him to sit down, looking at him calmly.

"I remember after you graduated, you seemed to have been working as a...paparazzo?"

Liu Hao's smile froze slightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, but he quickly nodded in acknowledgment.

"Yes...yes, Brother Qin. It's just...taking pictures of celebrity gossip, and sometimes taking on side jobs, like tailing people, investigating infidelity and stuff...just trying to make a living."

He knew this line of work wasn't exactly glamorous, but he dared not hide it from Qin Luo.

Do you know it's illegal?

Qin Luo asked.

Liu Hao looked even more embarrassed and lowered his head.

"I...I know. But Brother Qin, I...I have no education, no connections, and it's hard to find a decent job. This is a quick way to make money...I know it's wrong, but..."

Qin Luo waved his hand, interrupting his complaint.

“I have no interest in judging your job. I’m asking you, would you like to switch to a more promising and lucrative job? Come work for me.”

Liu Hao suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with unbelievable surprise.

"Brother Qin! You...you're serious?! I'm willing! Of course I'm willing! I'll go through fire and water for you!"

He was so excited that he was incoherent. To be able to work with the heir of Anbang Group, what more could one ask for in terms of future prospects?
"Don't rush to pledge your loyalty."

Qin Luo's tone remained calm.

"I'm contacting you because your line of work has unique connections and information channels in certain areas. I need you to help me find two people."

"Find someone? Brother Qin, just give the order! As long as they're in Fuzhou, I'll search the ground three feet deep to find them for you!"

Liu Hao patted his chest and assured him.

Qin Luo took out a piece of paper that he had prepared beforehand from his pocket, on which was written the only information he knew about his parents.

"These are my parents' names, Chen Xuanlong and Feng Yajun. They came to Mindu about twenty years ago and then disappeared."

These are my memories from before I was five years old, their names and vague appearances. My father must have been very tall, with a rather unique air about him. My mother was beautiful, with a classical charm. Beyond that, I know nothing. They may have changed their names, or they may no longer be in Fuzhou, or even… they are gone.”

He handed the note to Liu Hao and took out a bank card at the same time.

"Here's one million in this card for the initial operating expenses. Every month, I'll give you another million to manage relationships, purchase information, and hire people to conduct investigations. If you need more money, just ask me. I only have one request."

"At all costs, use every available channel to help me find clues about them, even the smallest ones. This matter must be kept absolutely secret. Don't tell anyone except you and me, not even your closest family members. Understand?"

Liu Hao took the note and the heavy bank card, his hands trembling slightly. One million yuan a month for operating expenses?! This amount... it's terrifying! He knew this was Qin Luo's trust in him, and also a tremendous opportunity!

He carefully put away the note and card, his expression becoming extremely serious, and nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, Brother Qin! I, Li Shanshan, may not have many other skills, but gathering information and having people follow you are my forte! I will definitely use all my connections, even if it means turning Fujian upside down, to help you find clues about your uncle and aunt! I will keep this matter to myself and never tell anyone, even if it means my death!"

Qin Luo looked at the rare seriousness and excitement in his eyes and nodded.

"Go ahead, familiarize yourself with the money in the card first, and plan where to start. Contact me anytime if there's any progress."

Liu Hao nodded vigorously, as if accepting a royal decree, and turned to leave the private room, eager to begin his "new job."

Qin Luo leaned back on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and his eyes were deep in thought amidst the swirling smoke. Why would Old Master An entrust the Anbang Group to him? He couldn't solve this mystery for the time being. But he vaguely felt that it might be related to his missing parents.

Chen Xuanlong, Feng Yajun… these two names, along with the blurry image in his mind, are his only clues in searching for the mystery of his origins. Starting with the unexpected connection with Grandpa An might lead him to uncover more about his parents' past.

He must continue investigating.

Just as he was deep in thought, a commotion and a woman's screams suddenly came from the corridor outside the private room.

"Let me go! Let me go! My boyfriend is the boss of Hualong Capital! How dare you touch me?!"

A young woman's sharp, panicked voice rang out, as if she were being pulled and restrained.

Qin Luo, who was about to get up and return to the private room, paused upon hearing this. The boss of Hualong Capital? Ling Yue? No, Ling Yue is a woman.

So this woman is talking about...herself? Is someone impersonating her girlfriend?
A sense of amusement and curiosity rose in his heart, and he turned around to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Not far away, the door to a luxurious private room was opened, and a young woman dressed in a black tight-fitting short skirt, dressed seductively, and with exquisite makeup, was being blocked at the door by several burly men in black suits, trying to break free.

The woman was agitated, struggling and shouting.

When Qin Luo saw the woman's face clearly, his expression instantly became extremely strange, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Is it her?

Ai Yiqian has been incredibly busy lately. Ever since she and her best friend Su Moran used almost all their savings to buy the nearly bankrupt "Fuqiang Advertising Co., Ltd.", she's been working like a clockwork toy.

Fortunately, not long after the company took over, they hit the jackpot and secured advertising business from Hualong Capital, a major client. Although it was only a part of the promotion, it was enough to allow the new company to gain a foothold and escape the predicament of having to close down in the first few months.

But Ai Yiqian's ambitions go far beyond that.

She knew all too well that the advertising industry was highly competitive and that one client couldn't sustain a business forever.

Therefore, even as the company's business began to get on track, she still insisted on personally going out every day to run business, expand her network, and look for new opportunities.

Tonight, she had arranged to meet with a Mr. Wang, who was said to be very influential in the building materials industry, to discuss advertising for the opening of their company's new real estate development. The meeting place was the Golden Splendor Nightclub, chosen by Mr. Wang.

However, things were off from the start. Besides Mr. Wang, there were three or four of his friends in the private room, all eyeing her with ill intent. Discussing cooperation? They were completely distracted, just constantly urging her to drink, saying things like, "Once we've had enough to drink, business will naturally be easier to discuss."

Ai Yiqian actually had a good alcohol tolerance, honed over the years in the workplace. But she couldn't withstand the sheer number of people on the other side, who relentlessly poured alcohol into her mouth. After several rounds, although she could still remain sober, her stomach was churning and her head was starting to feel heavy.

More importantly, she could no longer see any sincerity in the other party's words and actions in doing business. The small eyes hidden behind the gold-rimmed glasses kept glancing at her thighs under her skirt, and the intention was all too obvious.

She knew she couldn't stay any longer. Forcing a smile, she excused herself to go to the restroom, grabbed her bag, and tried to leave.

But as soon as they reached the door of the private room, they were stopped by two men brought by Boss Wang, who seemed casual but were actually forceful.

"Miss Ai, don't rush off! Mr. Wang isn't done yet!"

One of the bald, burly men said with a forced smile, "That's right, the business hasn't been settled yet, how can we leave?"

Another tall, thin man chimed in, reaching out to grab her arm.

Ai Yiqian's heart sank; she knew she was in trouble.

She abruptly shook off the tall, thin man's hand and said sharply.

"Let go! We can discuss the cooperation another day! I'm leaving!"

"Go? Where to?"

Inside the private room, the fat, big-eared boss, Mr. Wang, strolled out slowly, a cigar dangling from his mouth and a lewd smile on his face.

"Miss Ai, you've come to my place, and you think you can leave without drinking your fill? That's incredibly disrespectful! Tonight, we'll have to have a proper 'in-depth' discussion..."

As he spoke, his fat hands reached out and put their arms around Ai Yiqian's shoulders.

Ai Yiqian was both shocked and furious. She suddenly ducked down, crawled under his arm, opened the door of the private room, and rushed into the corridor!

"Catch her!"

Boss Wang's face darkened, and he hissed in a low voice.

The bald man, the tall, thin man, and another man who came out of the private room—three burly men—immediately chased after her and blocked Ai Yiqian in the middle of the corridor.

"What do you want?! This is a public place!"

Ai Yiqian leaned against the cold wall, shouting with a fierce but weak voice, her heart pounding wildly.

"Public places? Haha!"

The bald, burly man chuckled.

"Miss Ai, be smart and come back with us to have a few drinks with Mr. Wang. Maybe if he's in a good mood, your little company will get some business. Otherwise..."

"What else?!"

Ai Yiqian was both anxious and scared, her mind racing. Suddenly, she remembered one of the biggest news stories in the Mindu business community recently—the mysterious and young behind-the-scenes boss of Hualong Capital.

In a moment of quick thinking, she blurted out.

"I'm warning you, don't mess around! My boyfriend is the owner of Hualong Capital! If you dare touch me, he won't let you get away with it!"

Her words caused the three burly men to pause in surprise, exchanging glances. Hualong Capital? They were riding high lately, with a mysterious background; they were certainly not to be trifled with.

But then, the tall, thin man looked her over suspiciously.

"The boss of Hualong Capital? His girlfriend? Miss Ai, you should at least think before you brag, right? If you were really that boss's girlfriend, would you need to run a small advertising company and run around begging for business? You would have been a rich housewife at home by now!"

"Exactly! Who are you trying to scare!"

The bald, burly man finally realized what was happening and looked incredulous.

"Stop talking nonsense and come back with us!"

As they spoke, the three men were about to step forward and forcibly drag her back to the private room.

Ai Yiqian felt a chill in her heart, knowing she couldn't intimidate the other party anymore. In despair, all she could do was struggle and shout desperately.

"Let me go! Help!"

Just as she was about to be dragged away, a steady and strong arm suddenly reached out from the side, gently embraced her slender waist that was swaying slightly from the struggle, and pulled her closer to him.

"what!"

Startled, Ai Yiqian instinctively pushed hard while turning her head to look.

When she saw who was holding her, she froze, her eyes widening in surprise.

"Qin...Qin Luo?! It's you?! What are you doing here?"

Qin Luo looked at Ai Yiqian's cheeks, flushed from panic and alcohol, and the lingering fear in her eyes. His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but he gave a casual smile and teased her.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that, Miss Ai? This place is so magnificent... it's a man's paradise. You, a girl, come here to do business? You're really going all out."

His slightly teasing tone actually relaxed Ai Yiqian's tense nerves a bit, and she also remembered that Qin Luo seemed to have a complicated background, at least he was a good fighter.

She immediately grasped at this as if it were a lifeline, and no longer caring about his arm around her waist, she quickly pointed to the three burly men with unfriendly expressions and said to Qin Luo.

"Qin Luo, they...they tried to bully me! They even tried to drag me back to the private room!"

Then she turned to the three burly men, puffed out her chest, and tried to appear confident.

"Look! This is my boyfriend! Qin Luo, the boss of Hualong Capital! Now you believe me, right?!"

The three burly men, along with Boss Wang who came out from behind, all focused their gazes on Qin Luo.

Qin Luo is indeed very handsome, with an outstanding presence; he exudes a unique aura just by standing there. But… the boss of Hualong Capital? That legendary, mysterious tycoon? That's it? So young?
He was dressed in casual clothes that didn't look like those of a top-tier tycoon? The key point is that he wasn't accompanied by any bodyguards or attendants. He looked like an ordinary rich kid who came to have fun, or even... a gigolo?

Boss Wang looked Qin Luo up and down, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but more disdain than anything else.

He exhaled a smoke ring and sneered.

"The boss of Hualong Capital? Miss Ai, at least find someone decent to act in! This pretty boy? Is he even fully grown up yet? The boss of Hualong Capital? Let me tell you, I'm backed by the heir of Anbang Group! In Fujian, Anbang Group is the real deal!"

He arrogantly gave a thumbs up.

His three burly men also burst into laughter, clearly not believing it.

"That's right! Kid, if you know what's good for you, get lost and mind your own business!"

"A hero saving a damsel in distress? He should know his own limitations!"

"Let go of that woman right now, or I'll deal with you too!"

Qin Luo listened to their shouts, his face expressionless, but he tightened his grip on Ai Yiqian's waist slightly, signaling her not to be afraid.

Just as he was about to speak, a series of hurried and orderly footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

……

Meanwhile, in the core monitoring room on the third floor of the Golden Splendor Nightclub.

The enormous screen displayed dozens of surveillance feeds, covering all the nightclub's important entrances, corridors, lobby, and parts of the VIP area. Several men in security uniforms were intently watching the screens; their duty was not only to prevent theft and vandalism, but more importantly, to prevent serious conflicts from erupting within the establishment that could impact business and the safety of its guests. (End of Chapter)