Volume Four: Renowned Far and Wide Chapter 123: My Sister's Suitor

Upon returning to the hotel, they found Qin Ling’er had already finished her meal and was eager to take them out for some fun, only to be flatly refused.

"The exams are coming up soon; let's save all the fun for after you're done." Looking at his slightly playful younger sister, he nodded and added, "Fine, since that's the case, once your exams are over, your brother will take you abroad for a vacation."

"Oh yeah!"

Qin Ling’er was visibly thrilled. She trotted over to him, threw her arms around him, and whispered in his ear, "Brother, which one of these two is my sister-in-law?"

*Cough, cough!*

The question left him somewhat embarrassed. Between Ye Mei’er and Zhang Mengqi, who exactly was his girlfriend? Could it be that they both were?

As the group walked out of the private dining room, a voice suddenly rang out: "Qin Ling’er! What are you doing here?"

"Jiang Tao!"

Seeing Qin Ling’er, Jiang Tao looked overjoyed and rushed over, abandoning the task he had been working on. Qin Yang’s perception was sharp; he was surprised to see that with the critical college entrance exams looming, this boy was still working here.

"What, you know him?"

"Brother, this is my classmate, Jiang Tao. He’s our study representative and quite impressive. I heard he started his own business back in high school. I never expected to run into him here," Qin Ling’er explained to Qin Yang.

Facing the crowd, Jiang Tao showed no sign of shyness. His eyes seemed fixed only on Qin Ling’er as he scratched his head. "The exams are right around the corner; you should be getting some rest. If you're craving something tasty, just let me know, and I'll bring it to you."

Ye Mei’er and the others looked at Qin Yang, then at Qin Ling’er, exchanging glances. Was this how high schoolers were these days?

Qin Ling’er blushed deeply. "Jiang Tao, I have things to do. I’m leaving."

She grabbed Qin Yang’s hand and headed outside. Seeing this, Jiang Tao couldn't stand it. He rushed forward to block their path. "Ling’er, who is he?"

Jiang Tao glared at Qin Yang with evident hostility.

"Hmph, my business is none of your concern, is it?" With that, she pushed Jiang Tao aside and walked out. Jiang Tao stood there, stunned; in his impression, Qin Ling’er was never like this.

He suddenly spotted Ma Qin and dragged her to the side. "Ma Qin, who is that man?"

Startled by the sudden yank, Ma Qin replied, "Jiang Tao, don't you know who that young man is? That’s Qin Ling’er’s brother."

"Alright, I'm leaving."

As Ma Qin walked away, Jiang Tao followed her steps toward the outside, where the roar of sports cars echoed. He stared at the six luxury cars in front of him, his eyes filled with confusion. Wasn't it said that Qin Ling’er’s family was just average?

Inside the car:

"Little sister, you're still young, so no dating allowed," Qin Yang said with a stern face.

Qin Ling’er’s face darkened instantly. "Got it, brother! Why are you even more nagging than Mom?"

*Giggle.*

Ye Mei’er, sitting nearby, giggled, clearly enjoying seeing Qin Yang get shut down.

"Little sister, this meeting was a bit rushed. Once you finish your college entrance exams, I’ll make up for it with a gift."

Hearing this, Qin Ling’er replied shyly, "Thank you, sister. Actually, just taking good care of my brother is enough."

After dropping his sister back at school, Qin Yang did not head straight home; returning now might invite the wrath of his mother. "To the company."

In a residential complex in Sanmiao Town:

The living room was silent, with bottles and jars scattered across the floor. Wang Honghong sat to one side, afraid to speak; her mother’s blind rage was terrifying.

Auntie Wang pointed at Wang Erlong’s nose and snapped, "Wang Erlong, either you talk to old man Qin about the kids' matter again, or we’re getting a divorce."

"Their family is so wealthy; why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, I would have been more tactful. If Honghong and Qin Yang’s relationship worked out, we would have become the in-laws of a billionaire! You useless fool!"

"I’ve spent my whole life with a coward. I must have been blind to have ever picked you."

Wang Erlong stood up. There was a red handprint on his face and his hair was disheveled, but he ignored it and walked toward the door.

"Wang Erlong, where do you think you’re going?"

"Ten o'clock tomorrow morning, at the Civil Affairs Bureau, for the divorce." Having said that, he felt a sudden sense of relief and walked straight out.

Auntie Wang was stunned. She had only meant to threaten him; now that he was actually going through with the divorce, she was at a loss.

After leaving the complex, in the sprawling town of Sanmiao, he realized he didn't have a single close friend. Thinking of his elder brother still in the hospital, he bought some items and headed that way.

The Tianyang Group, previously based in Bincheng, had now crossed over to this region and swallowed the Guo Group. This move displayed the power of the Tianyang Group—like a massive lion; once targeted by them, one was certain to be wiped out in a single blow.

On the road, the number of scattered martial artists he saw was double what it used to be. A sudden jolt of alarm hit him. His meridian issues were still unresolved, and his combat power had not recovered; if he were targeted now, the outcome would be dire. A sense of urgency pushed him to move faster.

The Tianyang Building, formerly a property of the Guo family, had been purchased with a modest sum and renamed.

The building was thirty-three stories high and fully equipped with professional staff. When Qin Yang and Ye Mei’er walked in, everyone was stunned. Their cold, domineering CEO was actually chatting and laughing with a strange man, leaving many male employees in despair. Most of all, they felt a lack of confidence in their own looks, as Qin Yang’s complexion was simply too fair.

The two took the elevator to the top floor. On the way, they picked up Gong Hai and headed into the conference room.

Currently, neither the Tianyang Investment Company nor the Tianyang Group had any pillar industries; most of their capital was being used to compete in the financial sector. Qin Yang sat down, pulled out a cigarette, tossed one to Gong Hai, and lit his own.

Gong Hai didn't dare smoke; Ye Mei’er was sitting right there, and rumor had it she despised the smell of smoke. It was fine for Qin Yang, of course—he was the big boss.

"Let's discuss a few things."

Hearing Qin Yang speak, Gong Hai sat up straight, ready to take notes. Seeing Gong Hai’s serious expression, Qin Yang laughed. "No need to be so formal."

"First, investigate the Pan family of Beihai. Get all the details sorted out, then wait for my orders."

"Second: Under the Tianyang Investment Group, establish 'Tianyang Real Estate.' Since Beihai is my hometown, now that I have the means, I should contribute to it."

"Third: Have the Tianyang Group establish a cosmetics company. I will provide the formula, which will surely sweep the globe."

"Fourth: Establish a medicinal herb company specifically to collect aged herbs. Don't be afraid to spend money; as long as the herbs are of good quality, just buy them."

"Besides, having too much money sitting around is just a pile of numbers; it’s meaningless. Better to maximize its utility."

"Fifth: You two can handle the direction of the company’s affairs yourselves. I won't be at the company often, and I might be leaving for a while soon. Don't worry about me."

The final remark was directed at Ye Mei’er.

After Qin Yang finished, Ye Mei’er and Gong Hai began to busy themselves. Upon heading downstairs, he was surprised to find Zhang Mengqi waiting for him with a smile. Seeing her, his eyes lit up. Since Ye Mei’er couldn't go home with him, he would just draft Zhang Mengqi instead.

"Come on, let's go home!"