53: Chapter 53 Returning to Southern Beijing

In the blink of an eye, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.

After having lunch with Xu Qian, Qin Yi spent nearly sixty thousand yuan at a luxury tobacco and liquor store in the mall to buy a whole case of moutai and two cartons of Great China Cigarettes before returning to the Shenjiangwan Community.

Qin Yi first sent Xu Qian back to the penthouse and then thoughtfully arranged, "Qianqian, I'm heading back to Jingnan this afternoon. Don't go to the car dealership today; stay home and get some rest. I'll give Brother Kun a call later to let him know."

Hearing this, Xu Qian gently waved her hand. "No need, Young Master Qin. You drive safely. I'll call and explain to the boss myself."

"Are you sure you don't need my help?" Qin Yi confirmed softly, his eyes full of concern as he looked at Xu Qian.

"Yes, I'm really fine," Xu Qian nodded and responded with a smile.

Qin Yi nodded and continued, "Alright then. By the way, cancel the lease on your current place tomorrow. If you have a lot of stuff, you can hire a moving company. Also, send me your bank card number on WeChat later; I'll transfer some money to you. You need to treat yourself well while I'm not around."

Hearing this, Xu Qian felt a bit shy and shook her head. "No need, Young Master Qin. I have money."

Qin Yi insisted, "Don't refuse. You're mine now. As Qin Yi's woman, how could I let you suffer? Besides, I need you to help me buy some daily necessities so that next time I come back, I won't be as unprepared as I was this morning..."

Recalling the awkwardness from this morning, Xu Qian's cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head and nodded like a chick pecking at grain, accepting Qin Yi's kindness.

Afterward, Qin Yi thought for a moment and picked out the cullinan key from his many car keys. He said to Xu Qian, "Brother Kun mentioned yesterday that he wanted to reward you with a Porsche. If you don't like that model, you can pick any of these cars to drive."

Xu Qian replied without hesitation, "That won't be necessary. These cars are all too expensive, and their chassis are quite low; I'm worried about scraping them. I'll just drive the Porsche the boss is rewarding me with when I go to the dealership on Monday."

"Alright, suit yourself then," Qin Yi said with a smile, respecting Xu Qian's decision.

Then, Qin Yi picked up the gifts he had bought for his parents and walked toward the door.

Xu Qian followed Qin Yi to the door, looking at him with reluctance to see him go.

Qin Yi turned around and said softly, "Qianqian, no need to see me out. You're tired, so just stay home and rest well."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a gentle step forward and tenderly kissed Xu Qian's lips.

After they parted, Qin Yi looked at her and said softly, "Wait for me to come back. If anything happens, remember to call me anytime. Alright, I'm heading out now."

With that, Qin Yi turned and stepped into the elevator.

Xu Qian stood at the door, a faint blush still on her cheeks. She waved at Qin Yi and watched as the elevator doors slowly closed. Only then did she return to the apartment with a face full of smiles.

Arriving at the underground garage, Qin Yi methodically prepared for his departure.

He first placed the gift bags securely in the trunk, then carefully transferred the cigarettes and liquor from the Bugatti to the cullinan.

After finishing all this, Qin Yi sat in the driver's seat, feeling the comfort of the chair. He then took out his phone and opened WeChat. First, he transferred twenty thousand yuan to the property manager, Bai Lu, as a reward for her help. Then, he copied the bank card number Xu Qian had sent, opened his mobile banking app, and transferred two million yuan to her.

After handling these trivial matters, Qin Yi opened Baidu Maps and entered his address in Jingnan. It was 328 kilometers away, an estimated four-hour drive, meaning he would arrive home just in time for dinner.

Qin Yi placed his hands on the steering wheel, his face full of smiles. He started the car and muttered to himself, "Let's go! Home!"

...

Just as the cullinan turned a corner, a Land Rover suddenly sped toward him from the opposite direction, seemingly preparing to exit the underground garage as well.

Qin Yi had intended to let the other car go first. After all, the Land Rover was a step ahead of him. Even if he was driving a cullinan, he believed in the principle of 'first come, first served.'

However, to his surprise, the Land Rover owner was none other than the bald man who had challenged Zhang Bo at the garage entrance last night.

As soon as the bald man caught sight of the cullinan with the license plate featuring five nines, his heart tightened. He cursed his luck inwardly; how could he be so unlucky as to run into this luxury car again?

The bald man sensibly stepped on the brakes, shifted into reverse, and then rolled down his window. He leaned his shiny head out, his face covered in a fawning smile as he shouted respectfully, "Brother, you go first, please, after you..."

"Holy cow, as expected of a Rolls-Royce, it comes with a 'built-in right of way' attribute!" Sitting in the car, Qin Yi didn't recognize the bald man, but seeing his sycophantic behavior, he couldn't help but mock him in his heart.

However, out of politeness, Qin Yi rolled down his window and gave a nod of acknowledgment as he passed the Land Rover.

This gesture from Qin Yi left the bald man stunned.

He noticed that the person driving today was not the same as the driver wearing white gloves last night. More importantly, this person today wasn't wearing any white gloves.

He seemed to realize something and was shocked. "Damn, could this young man be the owner?!"

He watched as the cullinan elegantly drove out of the garage, his heart racing. "Whoa, this owner is way too young! Which wealthy family's Young Master is he? Thank goodness I gave way to him..."

...

On the other side, in the property management manager's office.

Bai Lu was stunned when she received the twenty thousand yuan WeChat transfer from Qin Yi.

She had only spent two thousand yuan in total on that underwear, and the receipt was right there in the shopping bag. Could Mr. Qin have misread it and mistaken two thousand for twenty thousand?

Thinking of this, Bai Lu hurriedly sent a message to Qin Yi. After waiting about five or six minutes, Qin Yi replied with a voice message during a red light.

"Manager Bai, the transfer is correct; it's twenty thousand. You don't need to refund me, just keep it. I'm driving right now, so I won't say much. Please look after Xu Qian for me. She's resting in the penthouse right now. Contact her on WeChat and finalize the housing situation as soon as possible."

After listening to the voice message, Bai Lu quickly composed a message and sent it to Qin Yi.

"Alright, thank you very much, Mr. Qin. Rest assured, I will handle everything you've entrusted to me as quickly as possible. I won't disturb you further. Wishing you a safe journey!"

...

Coincidentally, in that luxury penthouse, Xu Qian stared at the SMS notification from her bank. A look of shock flashed in her eyes, as if she were rendered speechless by the sudden news.

"Two million..." she murmured softly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. "Young Master Qin actually transferred two million to me. Am I... being 'kept' by him?"

Xu Qian's old habit of overthinking kicked in again. Lying on the large bed in the master bedroom, her emotions were indescribably complex.

There was sudden joy and excitement, mixed with an inexplicable tension and anxiety. Even she couldn't clearly define what this feeling was.

"Oh dear, what am I going to do now... sob..." She buried her head deep into the soft pillow, like an ostrich facing danger, trying to use this method to temporarily escape the turmoil of reality and calm herself down.

However, the conflicting emotions in her heart were as turbulent as surging waves, leaving her tossing and turning, unable to find peace.

Just then, her phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence of the room.

Thinking it was Qin Yi calling, Xu Qian sat up abruptly, hurriedly smoothed her messy hair, and took a few deep breaths, trying to settle her excited heart.

However, after glancing at the caller ID, her tension eased slightly, but she still straightened her back and nervously answered the phone.

The caller was none other than Zhang Bo, the supervisor of the sales department at the Wanhao Car Dealership.

Xu Qian's heart skipped a beat, thinking the supervisor was calling to question why she hadn't shown up for work.

So, before the person on the other end could speak, she took the lead to explain: "Hello, Supervisor... I'm sorry, please let me explain..."

"Xiao Qian, don't be nervous, it's me." However, before she could finish, she was interrupted by the voice on the phone.

She then realized the voice on the other end wasn't Zhang Bo's, but the owner of the dealership, Xing Zhenkun.

"Uh, Boss... I'm sorry, Boss. I didn't miss work on purpose. Please let me explain." Xu Qian's voice carried a hint of trembling.

As a veteran in the world of romance, how could Xing Zhenkun not know about such affairs?

This morning, he had made a rare appearance at the dealership. Upon learning that Xu Qian hadn't arrived and her phone was off, he knew that Young Master Qin and Xu Qian must have had a very pleasant time last night.

His voice sounded gentle as he said, "Xiao Qian, no need to be nervous. I'm calling today mainly to ask about Mr. Qin. Is he satisfied with our dealership's service?"

Xu Qian's face flushed slightly as she stammered, "He should be... quite satisfied. But he's not here right now; he said he's going back to Jingnan to see his parents."

Xing Zhenkun nodded. He had thought Young Master Qin was just talking yesterday, but it turned out he really did go back.

So, he continued to probe, "Oh, when did he leave? Do you know where his parents live?"

"Uh, I didn't ask that... He left less than half an hour ago." Xu Qian answered somewhat awkwardly, inwardly annoyed that she had forgotten to ask. She unconsciously twisted her fingers, her gaze wandering.

Xing Zhenkun didn't blame her but changed the subject. "Where did you guys eat last night? When you come in on Monday, I'll reimburse you!"

"No need, Boss," Xu Qian quickly refused. "Mr. Qin paid last night. I wanted to pay, but he wouldn't let me."

"I see. Did you go to the restaurant I recommended? How was the food?" Xing Zhenkun's tone revealed a hint of curiosity.

"Mr. Qin didn't go to the one you recommended," Xu Qian replied. "He took me to the Sinan Feast at the International Finance Center. Young Master Qin said French cuisine was boring, so he took me for a buffet instead."

Xing Zhenkun nodded thoughtfully. It seemed Young Master Qin wasn't very interested in Western food; in the future, he should try to choose Chinese food when inviting him to dinner.

However, speaking of Sinan Feast, a flash of interest appeared in Xing Zhenkun's eyes.

The world is so small, and things are so coincidental.

The behind-the-scenes boss of Sinan Feast was none other than a member of his Flying Dragon Supercar Club, and the only female member—Si Yao!

Last night, Xing Zhenkun was still at a nightclub owned by Si Yao, drinking and chatting with her about Qin Yi. He hadn't expected Qin Yi to actually eat at Sinan Feast.

He planned to give Si Yao a call later to talk about this coincidence.

While his thoughts were drifting, he heard Xu Qian say on the phone, "Uh, by the way, Boss. There's something else I should report to you!"

Xu Qian then told Xing Zhenkun about meeting Zhang Bo at Sinan Feast last night and the encounter with the six thugs at Armani.

Even though it happened last night, Xu Qian's tone still carried a hint of tension and lingering fear.

"Young Master Qin knows martial arts?" Xing Zhenkun asked with some surprise, a flash of curiosity and inquiry in his eyes.

"Yes, Boss, you definitely wouldn't guess how powerful Young Master Qin is." Xu Qian's tone revealed a hint of admiration. "He took down all six thugs by himself. And he's really strong; one of the thugs was quite tough, but when he fought Young Master Qin, he was sent flying... just like in an action movie..."

As she spoke, she unconsciously began to gesture, as if trying to reenact the scene from that time.

...

Xu Qian vividly narrated the encounter from last night, describing every thrilling moment in detail, even recounting the specifics of their subsequent trip to the police station.

After hearing this, Xing Zhenkun first grumbled about why she hadn't called him immediately.

However, upon learning that her phone had been smashed by the thugs, his tone softened. He simply said he would follow up with the police station to ensure everything was handled properly.

Afterward, he instructed Xu Qian to rest well for these two days and adjust her mindset before coming to the dealership on Monday. As for the damaged phone, it would be covered by the company.

After hanging up, Xing Zhenkun fell into deep thought. Although he didn't know martial arts, he understood that for Young Master Qin to take on six people alone, he was clearly no ordinary person.

In the Huaxia Dragon Kingdom, there were quite a few people who knew martial arts, but those who were both skilled and wealthy were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Coincidentally, among the people Xing Zhenkun knew, there was one such person who was both skilled in martial arts and very wealthy. This person was none other than the behind-the-scenes boss of Sinan Feast and the only female member of the Flying Dragon Supercar Club—Si Yao.

He thought that perhaps he should consult Si Yao about Qin Yi. He believed that if she knew about Young Master Qin's feat of taking on six people alone, she would be very interested too!

With this in mind, Xing Zhenkun slowly walked back to his office. After hesitating for a moment, he dialed Si Yao's number.

The phone rang a few times before a female voice came through the receiver. The voice carried a hint of laziness but also revealed an undeniable heroic spirit: "Brother Kun, is there something you need?"