215: Chapter 215 Visitors from Hong Kong Island

Qin Yi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then looked at Xu Qian beside him and asked, "Qianqian, has your brother decided when he's coming to Modu?"

Xu Qian stopped her chopsticks and looked at Qin Yi, responding with a puzzled expression, "It'll still be a few days. Why?"

"Oh, it's nothing." Qin Yi pondered for a moment. "I was thinking of going to the school first to ask about the admissions status."

"Really? That's great." A joyful expression appeared on Xu Qian's face. "Even though his score should be enough, waiting for the results for another half month is indeed quite agonizing."

"Hmm, then I'll head to the school today." Qin Yi said, picking up the phone again to speak to Wang Tengfei, "Fatty, ask Wang Hao to meet at the school. I'll go check things out and handle some business. Once you're done, bring Old Third along, and we'll meet at the school."

"Got it," Wang Tengfei replied and then hung up the phone.

Just then, Qin Xiaoyue walked out of the bathroom with a toothbrush in her mouth and a face full of foam. She huffed with her hands on her hips, staring at Qin Yi as she mumbled indistinctly, "Brother! You clearly promised to go to the company with me today!" As she spoke, she stomped her feet angrily, her cheeks puffing out slightly like a cute little pufferfish.

Qin Yi looked at Qin Xiaoyue's angry yet adorable appearance, a flash of indulgence in his eyes. He stood up and smiled, "Hahaha, Yueyue, don't be so angry. Brother really has very important things to do today. Won't your Sister Qianqian be accompanying you? Besides, I've already asked Brother Kun to handle the matters regarding your MCN Company; there should be a result today. Tell your colleagues they can come without worry."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaoyue's eyes immediately lit up like two bright stars. She looked at Qin Yi excitedly, the corners of her mouth turning up into a brilliant smile: "Really? Brother, you're the best!" Without worrying about the foam in her mouth, she lunged into Qin Yi's arms, hugging him tightly and giving him a loud kiss on the cheek.

Qin Yi was a bit embarrassed by Qin Xiaoyue's sudden enthusiasm. He hurriedly wiped his face, looking at the toothpaste foam on his hand, and turned his head away with a look of mock disgust: "Oh, Xiao Yue! There's a difference between men and women, don't you know? Look, it's all your spit..."

"Hahaha..." The others couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

"Hmph~" Qin Xiaoyue gave a proud little snort, swaying her hips as she bounced back to the bathroom like a cheerful little deer to continue her grand task of washing up. She left Qin Yi standing there, shaking his head helplessly with a doting smile on his lips.

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While Qin Yi's family sat around the dining table enjoying breakfast with laughter and joy, a passenger plane from Hong Kong Island arrived at Modu International Airport.

As the plane landed smoothly and the cabin door slowly opened, Zhang Min stepped out elegantly. She carried the latest Prada bag on her arm and pushed a silver Rimowa suitcase. Wearing a large pair of sunglasses and a fashionable sun hat, she exuded the aura of an urban beauty. The flight attendants cast envious glances as they watched her walk gracefully out of first class.

As soon as she stepped off the jet bridge, Zhang Min impatiently checked her phone. A message was flashing on WeChat from her boss, President Chu. She tapped the screen, and the message expanded to show a name and a phone number. After a moment's thought, she dialed President Chu's number.

After the phone rang a few times, President Chu's steady voice came through: "A-Min, have you arrived in Modu?"

"Yes, President," Zhang Min responded softly, her tone carrying a hint of respect. "I just got off the plane and have seen the message you sent."

"Good. This Wang Ming is Zhao Lintai's right-hand man and a lawyer. If you need anything coordinated in Modu, just go to him. I've already cleared it with Zhao Lintai."

"Understood, President," Zhang Min nodded in agreement.

President Chu paused before continuing, "Also, if you have the chance to contact Mu Yun, do not reveal my existence yet." His tone softened a bit, yet carried a hint of helplessness.

Zhang Min frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled. "President, Young Miss Mu Yun is an adult now, not a child. I think she has the right to know the truth about certain things..."

However, before she could finish, President Chu interrupted from the other end: "Alright, say no more. A-Min, there will be a reckoning between Chu Weiguo and me sooner or later. I don't want Mu Yun to be involved too early. So, it's better if she doesn't know that I'm still alive."

Zhang Min took a deep breath and finally compromised, "Alright, President, I understand. I'll be careful."

"Yes, by the way," President Chu changed the subject, "there's also a person named Qin Yi. He has good relationships with Xing Zhenkun and Young Master Ye Ziming of the Ye Family of the Capital. He's also in Modu right now; keep an eye on him."

"Do you mean we should consider cooperating with him or acquiring him?" Zhang Min asked curiously.

"Well, that's not clear yet," President Chu chuckled. "Zhao Lintai told me that this Qin Yi has been busy setting up a company recently. Observe the movements of his new company in secret; our Strategic Investment Department is also following him. Additionally, you should have heard about the matter with Shengneng Group on the Hong Kong Island stock market yesterday, right?"

"I heard, President. Could it be that this matter is related to Qin Yi?" Zhang Min's tone betrayed her curiosity.

"It's not directly related to him personally, but this kid is indeed a bit uncanny. Before Shengneng Group plummeted, he helped Ye Ziming successfully avoid the risk and even made several million. Later, he traded over a dozen stocks in quick succession, earning over ten million in an hour." President Chu's voice held a touch of admiration.

Hearing this, Zhang Min couldn't help but gasp. "That impressive? He's practically a stock god."

"Haha, whether he's a stock god is still unclear, but if it's as Zhao Lintai says, this kid indeed has some talent. Moreover, I've already had the Strategic Investment Department investigate him; he was university classmates with Mu Xue. If there's an opportunity, try to bring him over to our side. It'll give us more leverage against Chu Weiguo in the future." President Chu's tone revealed a sense of expectation.

"I understand, President. But what if he's unwilling to join us?" Zhang Min asked with some concern.

"If he cannot be used by us," President Chu's voice suddenly turned cold and hard, "then we cannot let him join forces with Chu Weiguo either. Keep a close watch on him. Once you find him in contact with Chu Weiguo, take immediate measures."

"Yes, President," Zhang Min responded solemnly.

After President Chu gave a few more instructions about staying safe and not exposing her identity, he hung up the phone.

Zhang Min took a deep breath, added Wang Ming's phone number to her contacts list, then put her sunglasses back on and pushed her suitcase toward the airport exit.

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At this moment, in Qin Yi's home in the Shenjiangwan Community, everyone had finished breakfast. Wu Xiuhua was about to get up to clear the dishes when she was softly stopped by Qin Yi: "Mom, wait a bit before cleaning up. I have something good for you all." After saying that, Qin Yi got up and went back to the bedroom. When he came out again, he held an ancient-looking White Jade Porcelain Bottle. The body of the bottle gave off a faint luster, looking just like an antique.

Everyone's gaze focused on the porcelain bottle simultaneously, their curiosity instantly ignited. Qin Xiaoyue couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what is this? It couldn't be some kind of antique, could it?"

Qin Yi smiled slightly, walked to the dining table, and gently pulled out the stopper. Immediately, a rich medicinal fragrance spread out, refreshing and heart-warming.

"It smells so good!" Qin Xiaoyue exclaimed, sniffing the fragrance in the air. Then, she leaned her head in, wanting to see what was actually inside the bottle.

"This is good stuff," Qin Yi explained. "A friend lost it to me in a bet during dinner last night. There are only ten pills in total. I tried one last night and felt great. I was thinking of giving one to everyone in the family."

As he spoke, he took Xu Qian's hand and gently poured a pill into her palm, then poured one for each of the other three people. Xu Qian looked at the pill in her hand, a flash of surprise in her eyes, but without asking further, she put it into her mouth.

"Sister Qianqian, you ate it without even asking what it is?" Qin Xiaoyue stared at Xu Qian with wide eyes, asking in disbelief.

Xu Qian carefully savored the pill in her mouth as a faint bitterness like coffee spread across her tongue. She said softly, "Since Young Master Qin said it's good stuff, then it definitely is. I believe him; he won't harm us." She then looked at Qin Yi curiously, "However, while this thing smells fragrant, it has a taste like coffee beans when eaten. It's quite magical. What exactly is it?"

"This is a type of Tonic that can enhance your Physique." Qin Yi explained, turning his gaze to Xu Qian. "Qianqian, do you feel a warmth inside your body now?"

Xu Qian nodded slightly, a look of surprise and joy flashing in her eyes. "Hmm, really! It's like my whole body is soaking in a hot spring. It feels so comfortable."

Seeing Xu Qian's reaction, the other three no longer had any reservations and put the pills into their mouths.

After a moment, Qin Jianye stood up and stretched his body, a look of immense comfort on his face: "Hey, this medicine is truly magical! I feel like my back doesn't ache, my legs don't hurt, and even my eyes seem to have become clearer!"

Wu Xiuhua also felt the changes in her body. She echoed softly, "Yes, I also feel much lighter. Xiao Yi, what kind of Tonic is this exactly? How can it be so magical?"

Qin Yi laughed and made up a story on the spot: "This is a secret family recipe from a friend. it treats illnesses if you have them and strengthens the body if you don't."

Hearing this, a flash of joy appeared in Qin Jianye's eyes: "Xiao Yi, how many pills are left in this bottle? Give me two more?"

"Alright, alright, Xiao Yi, ignore your father," Wu Xiuhua interrupted Qin Jianye. "If you all have things to do, go ahead and get busy. I'll take care of cleaning these up." As she spoke, she began to clear the dishes and chopsticks from the table.

Qin Yi didn't mind and reminded him with a smile, "Dad, you can't eat too many of these pills. You can only take one every six months. Eating too many will actually be bad for your body."

Qin Jianye wanted to say more but was ushered into the kitchen by his wife to help.

Afterward, Qin Yi, Xu Qian, and Qin Xiaoyue packed their things and headed out.

Only the couple, Qin Jianye and Wu Xiuhua, were left at home. Wu Xiuhua stopped her work and looked at Qin Jianye, complaining with a look of displeasure, "Qin Jianye, what's wrong with you? Our son already said there were only five pills left, and you still wanted more."

Qin Jianye scratched his head in embarrassment. "Oh, I just thought the medicine was so effective that I wanted to send one to Jian Ge. Her legs hurt terribly whenever it rains..."

"Enough, enough," Wu Xiuhua interrupted him. "That's our son's stuff; he can give it to whoever he wants. As parents, we need to know our boundaries and not just ask for things. What if our son has other uses for them? Wouldn't that make things difficult for him?" She gave Qin Jianye a glare, "Hurry up and help me clean. We'll go for a walk in Shenjiangwan Park in a bit."

"Oh, I didn't think that much. Luckily you stopped me, otherwise our son would have definitely agreed..."

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