Chapter 403 No One Knows Him Better Than I Do
Qi Luquan looked at Qi Luteng, whose face was devoid of color, and sneered.
"The Qi family. Children these days might not know what we do, but you, as a direct descendant of the Qi family, know everything. We are not petty thieves or bandits."
Qi Luteng sat down on a chest, but the hatred in his eyes and his clenched fists proved his unyielding spirit and regret.
"Yes, I know what the Qi family does. But where are the opportunities now for mechanical arts to be used? Where can Qi family members live better lives? If I don't do this, how will the people on the mountain survive?"
Qi Luquan trembled with anger and slapped Qi Luteng.
"Betraying your master and ancestors, tarnishing the Qi family's reputation for a hundred years. You are the shame of the Qi family."
"Hahaha, shame. Yes, with you here, I am a shame. I am someone who is never paid attention to. Why is it that only you get to learn all of the Qi family's skills, while I only get to learn a superficial part?"
Qi Luteng pointed at Qi Xuan, his face contorted with hatred.
"Even this little girl learns more than my son. Why? Tell me, why?"
"And the Qi family's fortune, I don't even have the right to know where it's kept. What kind of direct descendant am I, if not for my mother being the later wife?"
Qi Luquan listened to Qi Luteng's complaints, and his heart was no longer stirred.
"Qi Luteng, only the Qi family head knows where the fortune is kept, and only the head can learn all the mechanical arts. You've known all this since you could speak."
"So, I want you dead. I must become the head. It's just that I didn't expect you and this brat to run away, and take all of the Qi family's wealth with you."
Qi Xuan couldn't bear to see her great-uncle's unfamiliar and shameless face. She jumped up and kicked Qi Luteng over.
Asen and Along, who were watching from outside, exchanged glances and immediately turned away.
"Ateng, you must bear the consequences of your mistakes. Reflect on your wrongdoings in the police station from now on."
"You, you good-for-nothing Qi Luquan, you actually called the police? Don't forget that all those who came out with me today are descendants of the older generation. Do you want to see them go to jail and suffer too?"
Qi Luquan calmly looked at the temptations filling the room. He loved money, but he only ever took from those who had no rightful owner. Therefore, he would rather Misty Ice Mountain cease to exist than let these people tarnish the Qi family's name.
"From today onwards, there will be no more Misty Ice Mountain. I will personally go back and disband everyone. How they make a living from now on is up to them."
"You, you're actually giving up on the Qi family? The ancestors underground will definitely scold you, you unfilial descendant."
"You are the unfilial descendant. You are ungrateful, striking your own brother for a mere mountain."
Qi Luquan's mouth twitched as he listened to his granddaughter's words. This simpleton. Even if the Qi family was nothing now, she didn't have to say it so directly.
"Cough, cough, Xuanxuan, knock him out for me. We need to leave."
Qi Xuan, still not satisfied, swung her club and started hitting him until he was unconscious.
"It's time to go."
Asen called from outside. Qi Luquan quickly pulled Qi Xuan back, deeming it unnecessary to implicate themselves for such a person.
"Hurry, we have nothing to do with this person anymore."
Qi Xuan tidied her messy hair, not forgetting to take her club with her as she left.
The arrival of the police did not wake the Zheng family. The police initially thought it was a false alarm, but the lack of response inside aroused their suspicion.
Ye Mu'en and her group had already left through the backyard, even sweeping away their footprints so that the police wouldn't follow their trail.
Qi Luteng had been conscious the whole time, but he had been beaten too severely, with one leg broken. He could only resign himself to being arrested, and the hatred in his heart had never been so deep.
He regretted even more that he hadn't used a stronger poison back then to kill them early on, otherwise, he wouldn't be in this situation.
Zi Yisheng waited until Ye Mu'en and the others returned and called them all to the living room.
Ye Mu'en and Ye's father felt a lingering fear upon hearing that their home had been intruded upon.
"You're saying that person went directly into Shengge's room?"
"Yes, that person must have figured out everything about us. It's just unclear what his true purpose was."
Ye Mu'en stroked her chin, her mind working.
"From now on, assign people to follow Shengge. We also need to have someone guarding the house."
"I'll make the arrangements."
Zi Yisheng already had a general guess, but he needed to verify it.
Ye Shengge's exam results were mailed directly to their home. Ye's father and mother cared more about it than Ye Shengge did, as this was the first exam they had accompanied their daughter for.
Ye Shengge smiled as she accepted the letter. Under everyone's expectant gazes, she quickly opened it to avoid keeping them waiting.
"How is it? How is it?"
Ye Shengge smiled and nodded.
"Wow, my daughter is amazing, getting her acceptance letter in such a short time."
"Look, all the scores are above 80."
Zi Yisheng, feeling honored, also took the report card and looked at it. His little girl was truly amazing.
Chen Tangtang also jumped with joy beside them.
"Shengge was always amazing. She often took leave due to poor health, but whenever there was an exam, she was always first."
"Then what was your rank?"
Ouyang knew that his little fatty friend didn't like studying. After graduation, he was even more relieved. Making her read a book was like torture.
"Hmph, it's enough that I have good friends. Besides, I've graduated from high school, that's my highest education."
"Shameless!"
Ye Shengge sat in the living room, watching a stream of people arrive, as if she had truly been admitted to university.
"Let's go, it's a happy day. We're going to Zhenxiu Pavilion for dinner."
Ye's father waved his hand grandly. Today, he wanted to celebrate properly. His precious daughter could finally walk into university in good health.
"Wow, Uncle Ye is being so generous today."
Ye Shengge was also happy. She went back to her room and changed into a red dress, which made her complexion look even more radiant.
"Beautiful. Let's go."
Zi Yisheng extended his hand, and their hands naturally clasped.
Ye's father followed behind, holding his wife's hand, feeling a pang of emotion.
Zhenxiu Pavilion was the largest restaurant in Mishi Province, and naturally, the most expensive.
For dozens of people like them to eat a meal here would cost at least a thousand yuan.
Li Cheng, a regular customer, had already booked the largest private room in Zhenxiu Pavilion, which could accommodate four large tables at once.
Ye's father also brought several bottles of good wine from home. These were wines treasured in his daughter's space. Without the packaging, who would recognize them?
"Come, everyone, raise your glasses. To celebrate my daughter's excellence, and most importantly, her resemblance to me, hahaha!"
Ye Shengge covered her face from the side. She thought it was just a simple meal, but she didn't expect her father to give a toast. It was a good thing there were no outsiders, otherwise, they would definitely be mocked in their hearts.
After all, an auditor could only get a certificate of completion after taking all the exams, which was different from a regular university student.
Zi Yisheng poured Ye Shengge a glass of local Mishi fruit wine. Mishi Province was rich in fruit, so the various fruit wines tasted quite good.
Ye Shengge took a sip. The fruity aroma was rich, and she could hardly taste the alcohol, so she unconsciously drank a couple more sips.
Chen Tangtang and Qi Xuan also clinked glasses. After one cup, Ye Shengge's face turned red.
"One cup is enough. Your body is still not suitable for drinking alcohol."
Ye Shengge absolutely followed her master's advice.
"Master, have you found the medicinal herb market in Mishi Province?"
Elder Fan leisurely took a gulp of strong liquor and smacked his lips.
"We found it, but the variety of medicinal herbs is much smaller. It seems there are also very few traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Mishi Province."
"Then let's collect some of what we lack. When we return, you won't be short of medicinal herbs."
Ye Shengge had originally intended for her master to survey the medicinal herb market in Mishi Province and open a herb shop there. However, it seemed that traditional Chinese medicine was not popular in Mishi Province.
After several rounds of drinks, the table became more lively. Ye Shengge prepared to go to the restroom, and as soon as she stood up, Zi Yisheng also stood up.
Ye Shengge smiled helplessly.
"Is it necessary to be so cautious?"
Zi Yisheng put his arm around the little girl's waist and walked out.
"Caution is never wrong. After all, we have no roots in Mishi Province. I'm afraid our business outside might have offended someone."
Ye Shengge could only obey. She entered the restroom and, after washing her hands, smelled a peculiar odor.
Ye Shengge, having dealt with medicine for a long time, had a sensitive nose. She quickly took out a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose and ran out.
Zi Yisheng, who was guarding the door, quickly pulled her into his arms and retreated.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
"Medicine, there's a knockout drug in the restroom."
Zi Yisheng quickly led her away. Ye Shengge also felt her body acting strangely, her legs feeling weak.
Entering the private room, Zi Yisheng sent people to search the restroom and surrounded Zhenxiu Pavilion. Today, they would find out who was responsible.
Qi Xuan rushed into the restroom first. Seeing that no one was inside, Ye Mu'en entered. After searching around, she discovered that there was a back door in the restroom. Although the door was locked, it led directly to a street in the back.
Li Cheng also found the manager of Zhenxiu Pavilion. When the manager heard what happened in his hotel, he couldn't believe it.
"Mr. Li, please don't be angry. I'll check immediately and see who is causing trouble on my premises."
Ye Mu'en had already kicked open the back door of the restroom and chased after it. The street leading from the back door was empty, but beyond the street was an abandoned garden.
Ye Mu'en looked for traces left by the culprit, hoping to find them.
Ye Shengge had already slumped into Zi Yisheng's arms. Elder Fan checked and found that the dosage of the drug was not large.
"Fortunately, the effect of the medicine is not deep. It will wear off in an hour."
Zi Yisheng breathed a sigh of relief and held her, unwilling to let go. He was very scared. What if he hadn't followed her today? It was like this the other day. Everything was fortunate.
Many people had been sent out to look for the assailant, but all had returned empty-handed. Today, it happened again. They wanted to abduct the little girl. It seemed the target had always been the little girl.
"Zi Shao, we found a waitress. She said someone gave her a hundred yuan to light an air freshener in the women's restroom."
Along brought in a female waitress, who was already paralyzed with fear on the ground.
"What did that person look like?"
Zi Yisheng placed the little girl on the sofa in the private room. Ye's mother kept dabbing her face with a wet towel to help counteract the drug. The waitress cried incessantly, making the already agitated people even more irritable.
Along kicked the waitress.
"Tell me, tell me everything you know."
"I'll tell you, please don't hit me. I really don't know that person. He came for the first time too. Judging by his clothes, he seemed very rich.
He was very tall, but extremely thin, as if he was sick. His accent was very similar to yours."
The waitress pointed at Zi Yisheng, saying that was all she knew.
Zi Yisheng had already confirmed his suspicion in his heart and signaled Along to take her away.
"Who could it be? Shengge hasn't offended anyone!"
Ye's mother feared these hidden individuals. They were sometimes impossible to guard against.
Zi Yisheng sat by the sofa, looking at the sleeping little girl with a cruel smile.
"Li Cheng, send out all the people you have and search the city for Han Yuyan."
Zi Yisheng's words stunned everyone present.
"How could it be Han Yuyan? Didn't he go abroad?"
Zi Yisheng gently stroked the little girl's face and sighed in his heart.
"In this world, only Han Yuyan has such a crazy obsession with Shengge."
"I'll send people out immediately. But Shengge is about to start classes, and our people won't be able to get into the school."
Li Cheng knew how difficult it was to find someone who wanted to hide in the vast Mishi Province. At least they needed some time. They were afraid the other party would reach into the school!
"Even if they can't get in, they have to. Find a way to get one or two of our people in."
"If we can't, then let's not let Shengge go to school. We'll talk after we catch the person."
Ye's mother was worried that her daughter would fall into the hands of that lunatic Han Yuyan again and feared he would do something even more insane.
"Aunt Bai, Shengge finally got into school. And if we tell her not to go, she will definitely listen. But I don't want her to be disappointed."
Ye's father pushed the door open and entered. Seeing his daughter unconscious, he quickly went to her side with concern.
"No clues were found, and very few people saw the person described by the waitress. It seems this person's counter-surveillance abilities are very strong."
"Of course, they're strong. Zi Shao said it's Han Yuyan."
"What? That scoundrel, are you sure?"
Zi Yisheng nodded. He had suspected it when they fought the night before last.
"It was probably Han Yuyan the night before last. I'm very familiar with his fighting style, and I couldn't defeat him."
In fact, since Shengge was abducted last time, Zi Yisheng, who hadn't paid much attention to his martial arts skills, had already started training vigorously.
His combat skills used to be not bad, though not as good as professional fighters like Asen. That incident made Zi Yisheng train desperately. After nearly a year, although he couldn't defeat his brother-in-law, a top soldier, he could completely contend with people like Asen.
Han Yuyan had the same background as his brother-in-law. Given that they could be partners, one could imagine his strength.
"That scoundrel. Don't let me catch him, or I'll break his neck."
At this moment, the people who had gone out to search returned. Ye Mu'en had chased the furthest, but the other party was good at hiding, having erased all traces midway.
Upon hearing the name Han Yuyan, Ye Mu'en's veins bulged on his forehead.
"Very well, this person is mine to deal with. No one knows him better than I do."