She is the most beautiful rose

Chapter 336

a week ago.

When Qin Yanfeng returned from his business trip over the weekend, he hurriedly met with Shen Manzhi. He didn't want to return to Hong Kong, but the old man called him personally and said that the other party was a business partner from decades ago. After hesitating for a moment, he agreed.

With Shen Manzhi on his mind, he spent a day successfully securing the project and then helped the other party negotiate an acquisition deal. That evening, he left the hotel to rush back to Huaicheng, but received a message from her saying that she had returned to the Dominican Republic.

He was stunned for a long time when he saw the message.

I thought she was going to leave.

But after calming down and thinking about it carefully, she realized that if she really wanted to leave, she wouldn't leave any message.

So the reason for going back might be that something happened.

After making the call, he understood immediately; it was indeed true.

She was seriously injured in something and had to return to the Dominican Republic for treatment, but she didn't want him to know.

Perhaps it was because I didn't want him to worry, or perhaps I didn't want him to get involved in this.

She said to give her some time.

The harbor winds were strong, causing Qin Yanfeng's spirit to ache slightly.

It wasn't until Zuo Yi interrupted his thoughts, saying that Li Changshan wanted to meet him the next day to talk about the past.

He barely managed to stop himself from flying directly to Donemica.

The reason I agreed to go back to Hong Kong to handle matters was that I wanted to get in touch with Lai Cheung-shan.

Shen Manzhi was hiding something from him.

But isn't he the same?
Li Changshan is from the same generation as the old man. They worked together decades ago and are still the kind of friends who can help each other out.

Their relationship was so good that they knew each other quite well, so Qin Yanfeng was interested in getting to know each other and accepted the invitation the next day.

In recent years, Li Changshan has been promoting the listing of subsidiaries overseas. He has no outstanding juniors, and his domestic business is declining. He can only feel at ease if he is personally involved in everything.

With the help of his friend and junior, the acquisition was completed. During a casual conversation, he listened to the young man's humble suggestions. Li Changshan nodded repeatedly in his heart. Although he did not show it on his face, others could see his appreciation for the young man.

So when Qin Yanfeng subtly expressed his desire to learn about some of his elders' past experiences to encourage himself, Li Changshan suspended his overseas affairs and stayed in Hong Kong to introduce him to some people.

Most of these people were old friends of Li Changshan, ranging in age from fifty to seventy, and came from other provincial capitals and cities. They had just gathered in Hong Kong because of a recent chamber of commerce event, and Qin Yanfeng happened to be there at that time.

He had no intention of leading or controlling the conversation, but merely watched coldly as the onlookers gradually began to talk about their past as they flattered each other, reminiscing about their days as business tycoons.

Someone steered the conversation to the young man their friend had introduced when he entered, exclaiming, "Is this Teacher Qin's son?"

Li Changshan spoke first and then introduced himself again, which finally drew everyone's attention.

He then turned to Qin Yanfeng and said, "This is General Manager Huang of Huasheng Group. He calls your grandfather 'teacher,' so you have to call him 'senior brother.'"

Despite being in his sixties, Huang Chengbin appears to be young at heart.

His expression shifted dramatically. He quickly waved his hand, and perhaps out of politeness, asked with a more respectful tone, "How is Teacher Qin's health?"

Although Qin Yanfeng was the youngest among this group, his demeanor, honed by years of holding a high position, was still subtly revealed beneath his calm and restrained demeanor. He said, "Thank you for your concern. I hope the old man is doing well."

Huang Chengbin's eyes flickered slightly, and he casually leaned back. "It's been many years since I've been back to the mainland. I didn't expect that Lao Li and Teacher Qin are still in contact."

Someone joked from the side, "Mr. Huang, your business isn't doing so well. The inland areas have been developing rapidly in recent years. Why did you give up this piece of the pie?"

Qin Yanfeng's gaze fell on that person; it seemed the two were quite close.

Huang Chengbin chuckled, but his smile didn't quite reach his eyes, which held a hint of feigned innocence as he said, "If doing business in the mainland were so easy, how come so many people would be imprisoned? They've toned it down these past few years, haven't they? But the higher-ups have already investigated."

Upon hearing this, most of the people present changed their expressions.

The atmosphere became noticeably more tense, and no one spoke for a moment.

Qin Yanfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, pretending not to understand, and followed the old folks' health advice, picking up his teacup and gently skimming off the foam.

Li Changshan changed the subject, laughing, "In business, you have to give and take. Do you think my overseas business is easy? I still have to ask people for help."

Huang Chengbin coughed twice, clearly not intending to let the topic go. "To be honest, it has to be Teacher Qin who was farsighted and cut off contact with that group of people early on. Otherwise, it would have caused a lot of trouble."

“Mr. Huang,” someone said in a deep voice, stopping him, “there are still some juniors here.”

Huang Chengbin glanced sideways and said in a light tone, "We're all from Teacher Qin's family, so why is President Li being so formal?"

The man addressed as President Li frowned slightly and stopped talking to him.

The person next to Huang Chengbin gently tilted his head and said, "Alright, it's been so long, let's not talk about those unpleasant things."

The words were spoken cryptically, but everyone seemed to understand them implicitly.

Qin Yanfeng glanced at the man next to President Huang without making a sound, and remembered Li Changshan's previous introduction that he was Qiu Feng, the CEO of a technology company in Hong Kong.

Li Changshan seemed to be giving Qin Yanfeng some pointers, and Huang Chengbin also seemed to be trying to win him over. Everyone understood as they hesitated to speak, that they wanted to bring this young man into their scheme.

As a result, the others present had to take this young man, the junior of their former business partner, more seriously.

Once the floodgates are open, skipping over sensitive words, they begin to talk at length again.

After the event, Huang Chengbin made a point of chatting with Li Changshan for a while, and then looked at Qin Yanfeng, who had been standing beside him, with a much more amiable expression. "Mr. Qin, if you're not in a hurry to go back, you can come to Huasheng for a visit. We have some overseas projects that we're unsure about and would like to find an opportunity to discuss them with you."

He made polite remarks, and Li Changshan smiled and told him not to try to take people from him.

Huang Chengbin laughed heartily.

Those who reach this position know best when and what to say to lower their stance in order to achieve their goals.

Qin Yanfeng naturally knew this, so he smiled slightly and nodded, "President Huang, you are too kind. With Huasheng's unique insight into overseas investments over the years, it is I who should be learning from you."

After offering some flattering words, he changed the subject slightly, "However, my schedule is tight these past two days, and I have to go back tomorrow. If it's convenient for you, please allow me to go back and prepare, and then I'll come back to consult with you." Huang Chengbin wanted to say something more.

Seeing the two exchanging compliments, Li Changshan smiled and interrupted, "President Huang, give Xiao Qin some time."

And that was the real end.

Huang Chengbin and Qiu Feng, as the hosts, stayed behind to see the guests off last.

Li Changshan, an elder, left first, followed closely by Qin Yanfeng. As soon as he got into the car, Zuo Yi slid out a page from the tablet and handed it to the back seat: "Huasheng Huang Chengbin's information."

Qin Yanfeng took it, but his gaze fell through the car window onto the magnificent entrance of the clubhouse.

Huang Chengbin turned sideways to shake hands with his friend and say goodbye, while Qiu Feng, who was next to him, turned his gaze over.

The older man's gaze was deep and unfathomable, staring like a cold snake through the privacy film on the car window.

He lowered his eyes slightly and swiped his fingers across the screen.

The matter in Hong Kong has already been resolved, and the people I needed to see have already been met.

Shen Manzhi had texted him earlier saying she was returning to China today, so it wasn't a lie that he was eager to go back.

As for Huang Chengbin...
Perhaps it wasn't really about asking him to "exchange" any projects. After all, he was clearly somewhat resistant to cooperation with the mainland from the beginning, and it's impossible that he would suddenly have the idea of ​​cooperating with the mainland because of the old man's relationship.

The information available online is what the other party wants the outside world to see; there's nothing worth reading.

He raised his eyes slightly and said, "I need to investigate Qiu Feng of Guangyao Technology Group in detail. I need to know his regular partners and interpersonal relationships over the past twenty years."

The one on the left responded.

At 6 p.m., the nearest flight back to Huaicheng was scheduled for the early morning.

He was so eager to see Shen Manzhi that he left the hotel at seven o'clock.

But less than fifteen minutes after leaving the hotel, Zuo glanced in the rearview mirror and thought, "Someone's following me."

Qin Yanfeng was handling emails related to the Huaicheng headquarters when he heard this. He glanced out the car window and saw that the road leading to the airport was wide and straight, just off the overpass.

Zuo Yi said in a deep voice, "I had already taken a detour to test the waters before getting onto the elevated road, and there was more than one vehicle."

Qin Yanfeng inexplicably recalled the sharp eyes of the elderly man in front of the hotel.

Did they feel that he had suddenly intervened and discovered their secret?
How much longer until we get to the airport?

In the blink of an eye, Zuo Yi swerved the steering wheel sharply, drifting more than ten meters at the intersection before finally coming to a stop. A loud crash echoed from right behind their vehicle.

A medium-sized truck turning at the intersection crashed into the green area in the middle of the intersection. If Zuo Yi had reacted a little slower, the truck would have "mistakenly" crashed into their car!

The man on the left looked unsure and glanced at the back row. "Boss!"

Qin Yanfeng managed to grab the handle above his head to avoid falling. His eyes were cold and sharp as he looked back.

The truck overturned, the tarpaulin on the cargo box was knocked off, and the stacked goods were scattered all over the ground, causing a traffic jam in the vicinity.

A black Jeep sped toward their car from the non-motorized vehicle lane behind them.

Qin Yanfeng's expression changed slightly. "Let's go!"

The chase happened suddenly, but it didn't surprise him.

It's unlikely that someone coming to Hong Kong to handle the business of the Qin family's subsidiary and help Li Changshan complete the acquisition would offend people to this extent.

That leaves only today's gathering.

Old Master Qin had faded out of their social circle for over a decade or two. His sudden intervention as a descendant of the Qin family did not inspire them to try and access the inland market; instead, they were wary of him and tested him.

Huang Chengbin is an example.

Inviting him to the company wasn't about exchanging ideas about projects; the real goal was to keep him there.

Seeing that he was leaving in such a hurry, was that why you couldn't wait?

Shen Manzhi called around 8 o'clock.

The factories in the suburbs, which are more than half demolished, look eerie and terrifying at night.

The group, carrying long sticks, trudged through the knee-deep grass and headed deeper into the factory.

Zuo Yi held his breath, keeping a close eye on the outside movements through the black gauze covering the building materials, and stepped back halfway. "They went south. I've already sent a text message to our people. They'll be there in ten minutes."

Qin Yanfeng had already silenced his phone, so he just stared at the caller ID on the screen in silence until the other party hung up.

Then Shen Manzhi made a second call.

Zuo Yi seemed to notice this as well, and quietly turned to look at the situation outside.

Qin Yanfeng's gaze softened slightly, and he replied to her with two messages.

Shen Manzhi didn't reply after that. When he got rid of the trouble and returned to Huaicheng the next day, he couldn't contact her, so he went back to Lanwan as soon as possible. Finally, he saw Shen Manzhi curled up in a ball and sweating profusely on the master bedroom bed.

And the little one nestled against her neck.

When Shen Manzhi is sick, she is both delicate and soft, and also a little fierce.

She doesn't like taking medicine.

They even become so irritable and violent towards things like taking medicine or going to the hospital...

When Qin Yanfeng first took care of Shen Manzhi when she was sick, he only thought she was a little spoiled.

I gradually learned after getting to know her better that she had been forced to treat her health over the past few years, taking countless Western and Chinese medicines, but almost none of them worked, to the point that she had developed a rebellious attitude both physically and psychologically.

So every time after that, all that was left was heartache.