175: Chapter 175 Uncle, when the phone rings, you should answer it!

The room fell silent.

Xia Ning: "..."

She turned to look at Qin Xun, thinking about how he had just rushed in and used that thing to thump Song Ying's father, even seemingly stuffing it into the man's mouth.

Her expression became somewhat unsightly.

As a wealthy businessman, who could endure such an insult?

Mi Xier lowered her head slightly, absolutely loathing this inexplicable fate between people.

Qin Xun remained unfazed, taking two steps toward the bathroom door and knocking on the glass.

"Uncle, the phone is ringing, you should answer it."

"It's only natural, so what is there to be afraid of?"

A cold snort came from inside the bathroom.

"I'm afraid that if I'm too loud, someone will try to stab me to death with something!"

Xia Ning: "..."

Mi Xier: "..."

The two looked at each other, feeling that the plan to go to Douyin Wonder Night to sing and market The Little Tavern was going down the drain.

Qin Xun remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged.

"Mr. Song, how could that be?"

"We live in a society ruled by law; how could there be such a lowly thug?"

Inside the bathroom.

The phone rang again.

Song Yaoyang looked at the contact name "Little Ancestor" displayed on his phone. Feeling somewhat irritable, he pressed the answer button and held it to his ear.

Song Ying's voice rang out.

"Dad, why do you always refuse to answer my calls?"

"You're worrying me to death!"

Song Yaoyang's voice was cold.

"Is something the matter?"

Song Ying said directly.

"I have a friend who wants to be a guest performer at tomorrow's Douyin Wonder Night, but the lineup is already fixed. Can you think of a way?"

Song Yaoyang sneered.

"I have a way."

"You give your spot to them, and I can make it happen."

There was a pause on the other end of the line.

"Old Song, you don't have any other way?"

Song Yaoyang: "No."

Song Ying let out a sigh.

"Sigh... Fine, fine!"

"Who told me to be stuck with such a disappointing father? I guess it'll have to be this way."

"Old Song, help set it up so my friend can take my place."

After saying that, she immediately hung up.

Song Yaoyang was a bit dazed.

That straightforward?

When she received the invitation to Douyin Wonder Night, she had been happy for days; yet she gave it up so easily?

And... what did she mean by 'disappointing father'?

Since she was a child, how much trouble had she caused, and how many times had I cleaned up after her?

What a rebellious child!

How disheartening!

Song Yaoyang dried himself off, put on his pants, threw on a bathrobe, and walked out of the bathroom.

With a gloomy face, he looked at Qin Xun.

At that moment, the phone in Qin Xun's hand rang.

Qin Xun looked at Song Yaoyang, gave an awkward smile, pressed the answer button, and turned on the speakerphone.

Song Ying's cheerful voice rang out.

"Are you the brother or the sister?"

Qin Xun: "It's me."

Song Ying was very happy.

"Brother, it's settled!"

"I'll send you the address later. I'll give you the other entry materials at the door tomorrow; just come directly!"

Qin Xun, feeling a burden in his heart knowing she was giving up her spot for him, looked up at Song Yaoyang.

"Song Ying, was it really that... simple?"

Song Ying's voice sounded very happy, with no hint of sadness or regret.

"My dad said he could handle it, so he definitely can."

"He might not be a good man, or even a good person, but he is definitely the best father in the world."

"He loves me so much."

"As long as I ask, he will definitely get it done."

"He's very capable!"

Qin Xun looked up at Song Yaoyang.

Seeing his expression soften, Song Yaoyang lightly raised his hand and waved it.

Qin Xun understood.

"Thank you, Little Song Ying."

"I have things to do, so I'll leave it at that for now!"

He hung up the phone.

Song Yaoyang took a step toward Qin Xun, reaching out to grab his collar and pull him up.

He couldn't budge him.

He said in a deep voice.

"Song Ying is still young; she doesn't know any better."

"Don't mess with her."

Qin Xun smiled.

"I only think of her as a sister."

Song Yaoyang let go of his collar.

Qin Xun knew he was willing to help now, and he likely wouldn't take away his precious daughter's spot.

Looking at the red mark on Song Yaoyang's forehead from being hit, Qin Xun asked softly.

"Uncle, do you want me to take you to the hospital?"

Song Yaoyang: "Scram!"

"If you dare let anyone know I was hit on the head by that thing, you're all dead!"

Qin Xun quickly turned around, grabbed Xia Ning's hand, and left.

"Uncle, I have no idea what you're talking about."

Stepping out of the room quickly, he gave Mi Xier a look.

The three of them slipped away as if escaping.

...

The three of them ran out of the hotel.

Under the night sky, the three of them walked silently along the long street for a good distance.

Suddenly.

Mi Xier stopped.

Qin Xun and Xia Ning felt something was wrong, turned around, and looked at her, seeing her eyes filled with tears again.

Qin Xun asked softly.

"What's wrong?"

Mi Xier looked at Qin Xun, hesitated to speak, then turned her gaze to Xia Ning's face and let out a soft sob.

Suddenly, she lunged at Xia Ning and hugged her tightly.

"Thank you!"

Xia Ning was hugged so tightly she could barely breathe.

She knew that Mi Xier was too embarrassed to hug Qin Xun and was using her as a substitute.

Qin Xun stood to the side with a smile, watching.

The two women hugged for a while before letting go.

Qin Xun looked serious and raised his voice, saying.

"We don't have time for crying here."

"Time is tight, and the task is heavy!"

"We'll split up."

He looked at Xia Ning and said in a commanding tone.

"Xia Ning, transfer 500,000 to Lei Zhaodi."

Seeing Mi Xier's mouth open slightly as if she wanted to speak, Qin Xun held up a palm in front of her mouth.

"Don't say a word!"

"This money, you must pay back to Xia Ning with interest within six months."

He looked at Mi Xier, using the same commanding tone.

"You fly to Chengdu tonight to take over The Little Tavern. Wake up early tomorrow and prepare inventory at ten times the usual volume."

"For staff, you can contact An Ke and have her borrow about ten experienced hands from nearby milk tea shops to help out."

"Give them triple wages."

Qin Xun looked up at the dark night sky, then back down at Mi Xier.

"Tomorrow is the Douyin Wonder Night livestream."

"After I finish singing."

"The Little Tavern's business is going to explode!"

"I hope you can handle it."

Seeing the confident expression on Qin Xun's face, and even feeling a sense of overbearing dominance, Mi Xier didn't dare to be hesitant anymore.

She looked at Xia Ning and said solemnly.

"Xia Ning, this money, no matter what, I will definitely pay it back."

Xia Ning smiled gently.

"I will be calculating interest."

Hearing that interest would be calculated, Mi Xier actually felt a bit more comfortable, though her nose felt stingy again.

Even though the three of them had only known each other for a few days.

In the beginning, she had even kidnapped Qin Xun, wanting to scheme against him and blackmail him, yet in the end...

Meeting Qin Xun had probably used up a lifetime's worth of her luck.

Qin Xun patted Mi Xier's shoulder.

"Lei Zhaodi, it'll be hard work for you tomorrow."

"Tomorrow night is the livestream, and there should be a rehearsal during the day. Xia Ning and I are going to fly to Mango TV overnight now."

"We'll part ways here."

Mi Xier looked at Qin Xun, hesitating to speak.

Qin Xun continued.

"After I finish singing tomorrow."

"Xia Ning and I, as the two owners of The Little Tavern, will fly to Chengdu overnight to inspect your work."

Mi Xier took a step back and bowed deeply to Qin Xun and Xia Ning.

"The two bosses are welcome to visit and provide guidance at any time!"

...

That night.

The three parted ways in Haicheng.

One plane flew to Chengdu, Bashu.

One plane flew to Tanzhou, Xiaoxiang.