"Who believes in ghosts in this day and age?"
As he said this, Qiu Tiancheng turned his head to look at Qiu Mingfei, who stood silently beside him.
To think that a grown man would be so scared he wet himself – what a disgrace!
"Dad, we're telling the truth. If it wasn't for Lin Chen saving me, my second brother and I would have likely died in the company today."
Qiu Hanling insisted stubbornly, affirming repeatedly.
"Hmph, in my opinion, it's highly likely this Lin Chen is behind it all."
As soon as Qiu Hanling finished speaking, another man snorted coldly and stepped forward.
This was Qiu Tianhong, Qiu Hanling's second uncle, who had accompanied her father.
"Second Uncle, there's absolutely no possibility of that. Lin Chen is not that kind of person at all!"
Upon hearing Qiu Tianhong's words, Qiu Hanling quickly retorted.
It was unthinkable. Although she hadn't known Lin Chen for long, she was certain that Lin Chen was definitely not that kind of person!
Otherwise, why would he have saved her at the company today?
"Brother, take a look yourself. This is all the information I've found on Lin Chen."
"A recently released convict from prison, now working in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department at the Fifth Hospital."
"But as Ru Shuang just said, this Lin Chen lives in Villa No. 1, Jiayuan, right next door to us."
Speaking of this, Qiu Tianhong let out a cold laugh.
"Brother, I don't need to tell you about the status of Villa No. 1, Jiayuan, do I? It's the most prestigious villa in Hangcheng."
"There was a popular rumor that no more than three people in the entire Hangcheng could afford to live in Villa No. 1, Jiayuan."
"Yet this Lin Chen, with no background whatsoever, and just released from prison, how could he possibly afford Villa No. 1, Jiayuan?"
At this point, Qiu Tianhong didn't continue speaking, but he knew that with the intelligence of Qiu Tiancheng and Qiu Hanling, they would surely understand what he was trying to imply.
This Lin Chen, with no connections, yet living in a villa like Villa No. 1, Jiayuan, which required both wealth and status, immediately after being released from prison.
It was obvious he must have used some underhanded methods!
Otherwise, for an ordinary person, even a lifetime of hard work would rarely lead to such a life, let alone a recently released convict.
"Indeed."
Hearing Qiu Tianhong's explanation, Qiu Tiancheng nodded in agreement.
Frankly, the entire situation struck him as very strange.
Who believed in ghosts in this day and age!
Although Qiu Mingfei was a spoiled brat, he had brought four top-tier bodyguards. Yet even these bodyguards were knocked unconscious, and this Lin Chen was not only unharmed but also dealt with the so-called ghost!
More importantly, why was Lin Chen, an ordinary person, not sleeping in the middle of the night, and why, by such a coincidence, did he appear in Ru Shuang Group?
All of this seemed too coincidental, didn't it?
"Dad, Second Uncle, Lin Chen is really not that kind of person!"
Hearing her father and uncle's suspicions about Lin Chen, Qiu Hanling became anxious.
While it was true that the string of events seemed too coincidental, she believed in Lin Chen; he absolutely couldn't be that kind of person!
"Hmph, niece, you're still too young to see through the malicious intentions of these people. In my opinion, I should be the one to preside over Ru Shuang Group's auction this time."
"You should stay at home and rest well, to avoid being exploited by those with ulterior motives."
As he spoke, Qiu Tianhong's eyes were filled with smugness.
He had been worrying about how to seize power from Qiu Hanling, but he never expected such a perfect excuse to appear!
This was truly heaven-sent!
"Second Uncle, I..."
Hearing Qiu Tianhong's words, Qiu Hanling was at a loss.
She knew her second uncle was using this opportunity to usurp power, but she really didn't know how to explain this matter!
After all, Lin Chen's appearance at Ru Shuang Group was simply too coincidental!
"That's enough, you don't need to explain. This matter is settled."
Immediately, Qiu Tianhong waved his hand and gave Qiu Hanling an ultimatum.
Qiu Tiancheng, who stood beside them, though he wanted to help his daughter, was indeed unsure how to speak up in this situation.
After all, while the company's power was important, the auction this time was even more crucial!
If it succeeded, Ru Shuang Group could advance further in Hangcheng, and even throughout the entire Zhejiang province.
But if it failed, all their previous efforts would be in vain.
And Ru Shuang Group would then fall into the ranks of a second-tier company.
This was an outcome that no one in the entire Qiu family wished to see.
They had worked so hard for so long to develop Ru Shuang Group to this point.
To see it on the verge of becoming a first-tier group in Zhejiang, only to have it ruined by this auction, would be a tremendous loss!
"Brother, don't worry. I've paid a great price to invite Master Bai himself to be here."
"I'd like to see how capable those who are faking their supernatural feats truly are!"
At this moment, Qiu Tianhong spoke with smugness to Qiu Tiancheng.
"Oh? Master Bai? You mean the martial arts grandmaster of Zhejiang province, Bai Yunlong?"
Upon hearing Qiu Tianhong's words, Qiu Tiancheng's eyes lit up.
"That's right, it is him!"
Qiu Tianhong nodded, his expression full of certainty.
It was rumored that Bai Yunlong was arrogant and difficult to impress.
Even the major affluent families in Zhejiang had to pay a huge price to invite him.
Yet he, Qiu Tianhong, had managed to do it!
"Good, good, good. Since Master Bai will be personally present, I can finally rest assured."
Learning that Bai Yunlong was coming, Qiu Tiancheng's anxious heart finally settled.
Bai Yunlong was a renowned martial arts grandmaster in the entire Zhejiang province.
It was important to note that he was not like those fake masters on the internet; this was a true master with genuine skills!
Zhang Yi, the close-bodyguard he had assigned to his daughter, had once had the honor of receiving guidance from Master Bai, which had greatly improved her martial arts skills.
"Alright, everyone should rest tonight. Tomorrow evening, I will personally escort Master Bai to Ru Shuang Group."
"I want to see what kind of ghost is haunting the company!"
At this moment, a glint flashed in Qiu Tianhong's eyes.
He never believed in ghosts or spirits; it was surely someone faking supernatural phenomena.
Although Qiu Mingfei was his son, he knew that, ultimately, he was just a useless wastrel. It wouldn't surprise him in the least if he was not only scared unconscious and wet himself but even died of fright one day!
Meanwhile, in a废弃 (fèiqì - abandoned) mine somewhere in the outskirts of Hangcheng.
What should have been a dilapidated mine was now adorned with numerous opulent lights.