The evil dragon has been released from prison; it will only kill, not save!

Qin Hao nodded.

"What about Vantone?"

"My mom has already made the connection. Xu Haifeng is very protective of his own; he'll agree to any condition as long as someone can help with his son's matter."

"OK."

Qin Hao stood up and took the bowl to the sink to wash it.

Lin Chutang walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

"Qin Hao".

"Um?"

"Have you been investigating anything dangerous lately?"

Qin Hao turned off the tap and dried his hands on his apron.

"Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"When you picked me up today, your tone was different from usual. And the day before yesterday, you suddenly left in the early morning—and you've been so tense ever since you came back."

Qin Hao turned around and looked down at her.

"Some things are coming to an end. I'll tell you the details once they're all taken care of."

I don't ask for details.

Lin Chutang pressed her face against his chest.

"I just want to tell you—don't force yourself."

Qin Hao raised his hand and ruffled her hair.

"rest assured."

……

The next morning, Zheng Guoliang, the owner of Guangyuan Construction, arrived at Lin's Group on time.

Qin Hao did not appear at the company.

He stared at his phone in Peninsula Garden, waiting for a message.

At 10:43, Lin Chutang sent a message: [Done. The termination letter has been withdrawn, and Zheng Guoliang even offered to lower the construction quote by one percentage point.]

Qin Hao replied with "Awesome".

Lin Chutang posted again: "He's much easier to talk to than Zhao Yongsheng. His face fell the moment he heard about the loan. I didn't even need the second plan you prepared for me."

"It seems we gave her too many bargaining chips."

Qin Hao muttered to himself and tossed his phone onto the sofa.

Two deals are done, only Wantong Building Materials is left.

In the afternoon, Jiang Qingqian called to report the results of her site visit to the port area.

"The area outside Warehouse No. 3 is indeed a scrap metal recycling station, operating normally. There are four people guarding it in shifts, two during the day and two at night. There's an iron door at the very back of the warehouse, behind which is an underground space. The signal transmitter should be inside."

"What's the skill level of these four people?"

"Judging from their gait and build, they're at least level seven or higher. The two on daytime duty are a bit more relaxed, while the ones on night duty are slightly more alert."

Are there any security cameras around the warehouse?

"There are three, but they are all for civilian use and the picture quality is very poor."

"Okay. Let's leave it at this point for now and wait until I've arranged the surgery."

The chip in Meng Xiaotian's heart must be removed first.

Otherwise, if he dies—whether by accident or murder—the provincial capital will immediately receive the signal.

Surgery should not be performed at a regular hospital.

Qin Hao thought for a moment and then made a call to his third uncle's attending physician.

Li Yuanzhe, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Central Hospital.

I had dealt with my third uncle before when I consulted with him; he was highly skilled and didn't talk much.

"Director Li, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."

"Mr. Qin, please speak."

"A friend of mine has a foreign object in his heart that needs to be removed. The surgery isn't complicated, but it's inconvenient to have it done in a hospital. Could you find a private place?"

There was a three-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"...How big is the foreign object?"

"It's about three centimeters long and adheres to the outer wall of the pericardium. It doesn't involve the internal structures of the heart."

"As for the outer wall of the pericardium... if the location is good, it can be removed minimally invasively. But it requires an anesthesiologist, monitoring equipment, and a sterile environment—"

"I'll take care of the equipment; you just need to bring yourself and the tools. Name your price."

Lee Yuan-tse remained silent for a few more seconds.

"When?"

"I'll let you know the location the day after tomorrow."

"...Alright then."

Qin Hao hung up the phone.

He asked Yu Zhendong to take care of the surgical environment—Haofan Group owns a high-end private clinic with complete facilities and a secluded location.

After receiving the instructions, Yu Zhendong did not ask why, but only confirmed the time and equipment list.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Yu Lingxiao's message arrived.

【确认了。档案目录里有那份调令的编号——TZ-2021-0847。电子版和纸质版都存在，但有一个问题：电子版的修改记录显示，三年前出发时间被改动过。原始版本是14:00，最终版本是08:00。修改人的工号对应——方锐辰办公室的参谋副官。】

Staff officer/adjutant.

The changes weren't signed by Fang Ruichen himself; he had his subordinates make them.

Qin Hao replied: [What's the staff officer's name? Is he still in the war zone?]

Yu Lingxiao: [His real name is Chen Weidong. He has been transferred from the Longhai Military Region and retired to civilian life last year. He currently works at the Jiangdu City Veterans Affairs Bureau.]

Jiangdu City.

It's a two-hour drive from Longhai.

Is it possible to find his home address?

Yu Lingxiao: [I'll give it a try.]

Qin Hao put down his phone.

The chain of evidence is becoming more and more complete.

Minghui Communications' shipping records – He Donglai.

Fund Flow – Hengyang Holdings – Overseas Accounts

Transfer Order Modification Record – Fang Ruichen

Jinling Group – Yinfengtang – Funds Laundering.

One last step remains: stringing these fragments together into a complete chain to form irrefutable evidence.

Meng Xiaotian's voiceprint token is the key—it's something inside the Heavenly Fiend Alliance's internal server, enough to nail everyone down.

Surgery the day after tomorrow.

After the successful surgery, the transmitter at the port area base was taken down within 48 hours, and the signal was reset.

Then—use Meng Xiaotian's token to enter the server.

The schedule is tight.

The phone rang again.

Lin Chutang.

"After all three properties are taken back, what will happen to Zhuang Mingyuan?"

"What are you planning to do?"

I want to arrange a meeting with him.

Qin Hao raised an eyebrow.

"Meet?"

"Yes. After I brought all three companies back, he lost face. Rather than letting him continue to cause trouble in secret, I decided to take the initiative to meet with him and talk things out."

"Are you sure? Zhuang Mingyuan is not someone to be trifled with."

"I know. But he's lost his leverage now, and his confidence isn't what it used to be. And—"

Lin Chutang paused for a moment.

"Haofan Group stands behind me. That fact is enough."

Qin Hao did not object.

"Okay, you make the arrangements. But bring Shen Youchu with you when you meet; it's safer for two people to go than one."

"it is good."

……

The next morning.

Xu Haifeng of Wantong Building Materials was indeed easy to talk to.

Lin Chutang didn't have to say much—she just casually mentioned during the conversation that she knew the vice principal of No. 1 Middle School and was currently helping people recommend special admission spots.

Xu Haifeng's attitude changed instantly.

The termination letter was torn up on the spot, and an additional promise was made to lock in the price of building materials for the Aozhu project for one year without any increase.

Three companies—all secured.

Qin Hao was never allowed to make a single appearance throughout the entire process.

During lunch, Lin Chutang told Qin Hao the news.

Qin Hao was picking up food when he heard this, and his chopsticks paused in mid-air.

"Recover everything within three days? I previously estimated it would take five days."

You underestimate me.

"It's my problem."

Lin Chutang rarely showed a hint of pride.

Qin Hao placed a piece of pork rib into her bowl.

"Zhuang Mingyuan has made the appointment?"

"Yes, 3 PM, at the tea room of the Millennium Hotel. Shen Youchu will come with me."

"Do you need my people to keep watch outside?"

Lin Chutang thought for a moment.

"No need. No matter what Zhuang Mingyuan is like, he wouldn't dare to lay a hand on two women in public."

"Okay, but tell Wei Shiyue the time and place of the meeting."

"it is good."