In downtown Beijing, a black luxury car drove smoothly along the main road.

Inside the car, Lin Guolong leaned back in the back seat, closing his eyes to rest, the shock still lingering between his brows.

Lin Song, standing beside him, turned his head to look at the street scene rushing past outside the window, his eyes glazed over, his heart churning, unable to calm down for a long time.

This brief meeting today felt like a dream for the father and son.

From their initial apology, filled with trepidation and on the verge of despair, to their eventual escape from dire straits, securing the Qin family's support, and finalizing a deep cooperation agreement, the dramatic shifts in their emotional state still leave the two with a sense of unreality.

Deep down, there was both extreme shock at discovering the terrifying power of the Qin family and ecstatic joy and relief at having clung to the last glimmer of hope and secured the future of the family.

If they hadn't looked down on the Qin family and deliberately distanced themselves from them, how could the Lin family have ended up in such a precarious and desperate situation?

Fortunately, it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.

Lin Song suddenly remembered something and murmured:

"The Qin family was definitely invited to attend the emergency closed-door meeting convened by the central leadership a few days ago."

"Moreover, despite the disbelief of those in the industry, none of the four families—Wang, Bai, Li, and Xie—have ever come forward to refute this speculation, which is quite intriguing."

Lin Guolong slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep, and pondered for a moment.

"There are probably more than one person in the industry who guessed wrong."

"The changes in Qingshui County were not a test deliberately arranged by the higher authorities at all."

"The old news about Chaoshan City is a taboo subject that the top leadership has spent a lot of manpower and resources to suppress and is unwilling to mention again."

"No one dares or wants to touch this fuse. Even the previous Grand Secretaries chose to completely seal it away, but the Qin family used it to make a fuss. If the higher-ups had known in advance, they certainly wouldn't have agreed to the Qin family doing this."

"They probably never expected that Qin Zheng would use such unconventional and unorthodox methods to bring down the Shi family."

"Father is absolutely right!" Lin Song nodded in agreement.

Now that we know the true strength of the Qin family, looking back at all the recent turmoil, countless details and inconsistencies that were once overlooked have all been reasonably explained.

Lin Guolong's gaze was steady as he turned to his son beside him and gave him a deep, earnest instruction.

"In the capital, the Qin family hasn't yet established a business presence. After you go back, compile some useful information and send it to the Qin family. We can't just ask for their resources empty-handed."

"These may seem like small things, but they are the best opportunity for us to show our loyalty and sincerity. The small contributions we make today will surely be repaid to you a hundredfold or a thousandfold in the future, benefiting the entire Lin family."

His eyes held a hopeful look as he said:

"You are exceptionally talented, meticulous, and highly capable. With the Qin family's help and under your leadership, the Lin family may very well rise to the ranks of the Wang, Bai, and Li families, among the top aristocratic families of a thousand years!"

Hearing his father's expectations, Lin Song felt his heart surge and his blood boil, his eyes filled with determination.

He nodded solemnly, his tone firm and resolute: "Your son will remember your teachings! Go back and immediately compile the most complete information, and send it to the Qin family as soon as possible!"

......

Meanwhile, in the study of the Qin family's temporary residence.

After seeing Lin Guolong and his son off, Qin Zihao quickly returned to his study, his posture upright, but he could not hide the slight nervousness in his heart.

He stood with his hands at his sides in front of the desk, looking respectfully at Qin Zheng, who was sitting and sipping tea. He felt uneasy, wondering if he had handled the Lin family and the negotiation appropriately.

Qin Zheng held his teacup, took a small sip, and caught a glimpse of his eldest grandson's feigned composure, which was actually quite tense. He understood immediately and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Grandson, what are you so nervous about?"

"You handled Lin Guolong's situation very well; Grandpa even wants to praise you!"

With his grandfather's personal affirmation, Qin Zihao's anxious heart gradually calmed down, his heartbeat returned to normal, and a bright smile appeared on his face, as happy as if he had eaten honey.

Looking at his grandson, who had completely transformed and grown up, Qin Zheng's eyes were full of satisfaction. He looked up through the floor-to-ceiling glass window at the distant horizon of Beijing and spoke leisurely.

"Things in Beijing are almost settled, and the matter in Qingshui County is also nearing completion. The second brother has been asking why you haven't gone back to handle the group's affairs yet. We'll set off home tomorrow!"

Qin Mao's marriage has been arranged, and it's time to go back and make the arrangements.

He also needs to pay close attention to Qin Ziyang and the girl from the Wang family.

As for Chen Jun, who was still in the deep mountains of Qingshui County, fleeing for his life and whose fate was unknown, he had long since forgotten about him.

If Chen Jun knew at this moment that he was in grave danger and held no place in Old Master Qin's heart, he would probably burst into tears on the spot and ask in grievance:

"Grandpa, have you really completely forgotten your most beloved granddaughter's husband?"

...

Qingshui County, your province.

The top-level directive was issued overnight. Upon receiving the urgent instructions from the central government, Provincial Party Secretary Xu Chongshan dared not delay in the slightest and acted swiftly and decisively.

He immediately summoned the director of the provincial public security department and dispatched a large number of elite police officers to checkpoints, villages, and streets throughout Qingshui County to maintain stability and control the situation.

At the same time, Xu Chongshan personally led a team, accompanied by Governor Li Weian, to Qingshui County to oversee the situation, coordinate the overall work, and personally supervise the process.

Fortunately, the current unrest in Qingshui County is still in its early stages and has not yet reached its full potential.

Although the people were filled with anger and spontaneously gathered to besiege the Shi family members and seize their properties and strongholds, they remained restrained and only exerted pressure and demanded explanations. No serious incidents of injury or death occurred, and the situation was still under control.

After arriving at the scene, Xu Chongshan and Li Weian personally stepped forward to reassure the people of the entire region and made a solemn promise in public.

The Shi family has dominated the area for a century, monopolizing resources, oppressing the people, and violating laws and regulations. All their crimes will be thoroughly investigated and punished without any leniency. We will not protect any core members of the Shi family and will definitely give all the people of Qingshui County justice.

With the personal intervention of Xu Chongshan and Li Weian, the people of Qingshui County were somewhat appeased.

Meanwhile, Shi Huai and a group of clan elders who were accused were also temporarily detained on charges of accusations by several older members of the family.

With this, the unrest in Qingshui County was completely quelled.

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