As darkness descended suddenly, Qin Mu felt his hair stand on end. Just as he was about to make a move, a cold rope appeared around his neck, like a venomous snake, tightly coiling around his neck.

He frantically reached out to pry, but his fingertips only touched his clean, smooth neck. But suffocation rushed over him, and the deep grooves in his throat that his fingertips touched were so strange, even though there was nothing there.

Terror seeped from the depths of his soul, leaving his mind blank, and he even forgot to beg for mercy.

"Cough cough cough cough... Who are you?" The invisible ropes contracted too quickly, and he couldn't utter a few words. Tears streamed down his face, and his eyes were bloodshot.

This is sorcery!! Sorcery!! Help! Save him!!!

Before long, his body was involuntarily lifted off the sofa and hung in mid-air by invisible ropes. He scratched at his neck with one hand, stretched out the other, and flailed his legs wildly in the air, trying to shout for help, but he couldn't utter a single word.

In the darkness, the shadowy figure ahead gradually became clearer.

"Well, the president of the Huashi Chamber of Commerce was so busy with work that he was in a daze. At two o'clock in the morning, he jumped from the eighteenth floor and gave up his young life. Alas, how pitiful, how tragic..." The deep baritone voice stated bluntly, saying words that made Qin Mu's hair stand on end.

"Help...cough cough...help...me..." No, no, he doesn't want to die, he wants to live, he doesn't want to die, he doesn't want to die!!!

Under Qin Mu's horrified gaze, the sliding door to the balcony was pushed open by the man. He noticed that the man was wearing black gloves; this was premeditated!

Qin Mu's suspended body was pushed toward the balcony by an invisible force. The cool night breeze parted the snow-white curtains and lifted the stray hairs on Qin Mu's forehead. His eyes bulged outward, and the pale crescent-shaped shadows above his trembling, contracting pupils were faint.

The urge to urinate became uncontrollable, and the urine flowed down my trouser leg, covering the ground.

Yuan Zhuan: ...turned his head away in disgust.

Just when Qin Mu thought he was doomed, with a thud, he fell from the sky and landed face down on the puddle of urine. The restraint on his throat came off, and fresh air rushed into his lungs. His eyes widened as he gasped for air, like a fish that had been thirsty for a long time returning to water.

"Qin Mu, if any problems arise with the paperwork for Mingtian Real Estate, I will find you. Of course, you can hide, but with my methods, I can find you no matter where you are." Standing against the moonlight, the small man cast a long, thin shadow on the floor, like a mountain pressing down on Qin Mu, making him tremble.

He couldn't even see the other person's facial expression, but he could actually feel how evil that person was when he faced death.

He's not human!! He's absolutely not human!!

This is inhuman!

"Did you remember?"

"I understand." This time, Qin Mu answered very quickly. Fear had made him react instinctively to the man's question, and he obeyed without question.

What kind of monster is this?!

"Just remember that, goodbye."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man jumped off the balcony, which Qin Mu witnessed.

roar……

I gasped.

Qin Mu scrambled onto the balcony, while the man on the ground eighteenth floor looked up at him.

At that moment, their eyes met, and the sight was utterly terrifying!

Qin Mu felt dizzy and tried his best to control his body to lean back. With a thud, he passed out.

Clearly, at this moment, his endurance had reached its limit, and he broke down.

Yuan Zhuan, who was downstairs, watched all this and smiled, "Tsk, what a coward, so boring."

"Deduct one hundred merit points." The system's mechanical voice suddenly rang out.

Yuan Zhuan's light steps faltered, and he gritted his teeth, "You're fucking ruthless!"

"Host, don't forget, your abilities are meant to save people, not harm them. Once you enter the mortal world to do business, you will be bound by its rules. Your casual use of Celestial Master techniques on ordinary people is a serious disruption of the mortal world's order. If this is not regulated, it will be investigated by the Heavenly Dao, and the final result will inevitably be your annihilation. Even I cannot save you." The system's voice at this moment was cold and ruthless.

"We are symbiotic, not hostile. I hope you understand that. I have no intention of harming you."

Yuan Zhuan took a deep breath and did not reply.

She was reckless.

From now on, she must plan carefully; that's the right thing to do.

Fortunately, her merit points for saving people this time are enough to warrant deduction.

Beiyu.

After failing to take action against Cao Nan multiple times, Wang Jin turned to Boss Jin again.

"Yuan's Security, get someone to take care of it for me." Those bodyguards are too skilled. As the one who does the fighting, he not only gets beaten up every time, but he also has to clean up the mess. It's incredibly frustrating. So, he wants to solve the problem at its root.

"I can't do it." Boss Jin tapped his cigar on the ashtray.

"What do you mean?!" Wang Jin glared angrily at Boss Jin.

"The literal meaning." Boss Jin said expressionlessly, his previous enthusiasm completely gone.

At first, he thought that Wang Jin could really solve the Yuan family's security problem by relying on the Fujiwara Chamber of Commerce. But a week has passed, and all they've done is send people to their deaths. The other side is fine, but several of their people who were helping out have been dragged down. Now, Lidaomen has lost several legs, and he himself has been scolded by his superiors. He might not be able to protect himself. And yet, he still has the nerve to come back and whine.

"Jinbao, don't think I won't touch you!!" Wang Jin stood up from the sofa, glaring angrily at Boss Jin, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Heh, Vice President Wang, you've got quite the nerve." A sinister voice came from behind.

Wang Jin turned around, and there was Wang Jin!

That man, who smelled terrible and had a ghostly aura.

"Jinbao, Wang Jin, you need to understand that the Lidao Sect has close ties with both the Huashi Chamber of Commerce and the Fujiwara Chamber of Commerce. Whether it's the Fu Group or the Yuan Security Group, they are all stumbling blocks for us and must be eliminated. Don't misunderstand the difference between close and distant relationships!"

"Vice President Wang is the one who hasn't figured things out. Do you think just anyone can take down Yuan's Security?" If the person who forced Wang Jin to flee the country to avoid trouble were just an ordinary person, wouldn't that make him look incompetent?!

No, that's not it! It's just that the person in charge of the other side is too strong.

His unpredictable methods left him with no way to avoid them. If he hadn't completely concealed his vital energy and every trace of it, that person would have already followed his aura and come after him. He certainly wouldn't have had the chance to sit here unharmed.

"Jinbao, I advise you to keep your claws to yourself. At the very least, if you encounter Yuan's security, it's better to stay away. The person in charge is so strong that we have no chance of resisting." These were Wang Jin's words to Boss Jin.

Wang Jin came here with a try-it-and-see attitude, after all, he was unwilling to be forced to leave the country. But, as it turns out, Yuan's security forces are incredibly lucky, and now they have even cooperated with the military. Putting aside other places, in general, they can't do anything about Yuan's security forces in Beiyu.

When the enemy's strength is similar, and you have a slight advantage, you can try to fight; but if the enemy is far away in the sky, and you can't catch up at all, what is there to be unwilling about?

Of course, this doesn't mean he's giving up now, but rather that he's putting it down temporarily and waiting for the right opportunity.

Returning to Guangzhou in a fit of rage, Wang Jin's first act was to report to the chairman.

Little did I know, I met the chairman at the hospital.

His usually imposing superior, at this moment, seemed like an addict who had overdosed on drugs, selling drugs to the point of exhaustion.

What happened during the time he was away?

When he mentioned Yuan's security, he was met with a ceramic teacup thrown at him in anger.

Like a wronged ghost, Wang Jin clutched his forehead as he left the ward, returning home in a daze to find his house in complete disarray. He couldn't even understand why everything had been going wrong lately.

Less than half an hour after he got home, people from the Discipline Inspection Commission came to his door.

"Wang Jin, please come with us."

On the other hand, Du Nan, who had been depressed for two days, received a phone call early in the morning and was then fully revived under his wife's gaze, which looked at him as if he were crazy!

Like a delusional teenager, he yelled at the top of his lungs: "Long live the boss!"

The Huashi Chamber of Commerce suddenly underwent personnel changes, and the movements were so fast that many people didn't even have time to react. There were also significant changes in personnel in several important positions within the system, causing many to tighten their necks and become more reserved.

"Boss, a huge fire suddenly broke out in Monan Village the night before last. It was very strange; not a single person in the entire village survived." Qi Ming still felt lingering fear when he talked about that fire.

When the mission was carried out that day, the village was perfectly fine, sparsely populated, and even if a fire broke out, it was impossible for everyone to die.

He even suspected that the boss had intervened.

"Their time has come; it has nothing to do with me."

Qi Ming nodded. Since the boss said no, then it must not be.

The villagers who committed these sins deserved their punishment.

......

Du Nan wandered the streets and alleys every day, as well as the entrances of some newspaper offices, paying attention to the development of events and secretly marveling at the big shot's ability to stir up trouble.

He felt that perhaps he would rise to prominence alongside them!

As long as he clings to the coattails of a powerful figure, why would he worry about having a mundane life?

No, not ordinary! He can live a life of great excitement.

Ha ha ha ha……

"What? You want to change the legal representative to my name? Are you out of your mind?" The gentle woman reached out and touched Du Nan's forehead. "You've been obsessed with that so-called big shot lately."

"Oh, I'm fine. The company is operating as usual, but you'll have to lend a hand. I definitely won't be able to handle things here anymore. If you don't understand anything, just call me. Try to solve things yourself, okay? I'm busy." Du Nan grabbed his wife's hand and was about to leave when his clothes were tugged at.

"What are you doing?" Du Nan asked anxiously. He needed to find a powerful figure to pledge allegiance to—no, to recommend himself! He was in a hurry!

He glanced at his wife's teary eyes and asked in shock, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"Old Du, tell me, have you done something wrong? Are you also involved in these sensational crimes? Is that why you're turning yourself in?" Fan Yun cried sadly, tears streaming down her face.

Dunan: ...

"What are you thinking? Pui pui pui, you're the one who... ah, no, I didn't commit a crime, what are you thinking? Oh, why are you crying? I'm not turning myself in, ah, no, I didn't commit a crime, I really didn't commit a crime, I just want to change my career path, sigh, you wouldn't understand even if I told you more." While explaining with pui pui pui, Du Nan wiped away his wife's tears, amused by his wife's overthinking.

"We run the company together, and you know that. We're just doing small-scale operations. We work ourselves to the bone all year, and together we only make about 100,000 yuan. I feel bored. I want to find a powerful figure to rely on so we can do big things together, build a big company, and work with a big shot. If I earn more, our family's life will be better, right? We have two sons and a daughter, and they're in middle and high school. We also need tutoring, support our parents, and a caregiver. The expenses are huge. If I don't work hard, where will the money come from to continue supporting them?"

"Our parents are getting old now, and they're lucky to be in good health. If they got any older and had some health problems, how much could we possibly afford? You know what our siblings' families are like..."

Du Nan and his wife talked for a long time, putting making money as their top priority.

His wife continued running the business, and the elderly were healthy enough to keep an eye on things at home. Du Nan, on the other hand, took time to go out and explore new avenues for his career.

When Du Nan called, Yuan Zhuan was chatting online with Lu Ze. The kid was asking for vegetables and fruits again, and this time he wanted more varieties.

Are we going to go back to Beiyu again? All this back and forth is exhausting.

So, let's do it here.

"Mr. Yuan, do you still stand by what you said last time?" Du Nan's cautious voice came from the other end of the phone.

Yuan Zhuan lifted his eyelids and looked out the window. This kid figured it out quickly. "Of course." Talented people are welcome as long as they are of good character.

"Boss, this is Du Nan. It's a pleasure to serve you." Du Nan's excited voice came through the phone, along with the sound of a stool falling over and a suppressed hissing sound.

Yuan Zhuan almost sneered. This kid was pretty shrewd. "Find me a warehouse, one that can hold at least a hundred tons of supplies. I'll send you a phone number to contact him, Zhou Ran, my assistant. You have one day."

"Yes, boss!"

As for Zhai Xin, he temporarily took on the role of purchasing agent and was sent to the farmers' market to pick out fifty tons each of high-quality and inexpensive vegetables and fruits.

"Zhai Xin, after you place the order, have Minister Wen call me back."

"yes."

After arranging everything, Yuan Zhuan began to meticulously account for his recent expenses unrelated to Yuan's security.

I didn't realize how much I'd overspent until I did the math. Damn it, I'm short of money.

The cost of these fruits and vegetables should be at least 30,000 to 50,000 yuan, but she couldn't even come up with that amount.

Zhao Yuxiang was surprised that her daughter would actually call back on her own initiative.

"Daughter, where are you?"

"Mom, hehe, busy, huh? I... do I have any money? 100,000 is enough."

"One hundred thousand? Wait a minute, I'll go check the passbook." Zhao Yuxiang didn't ask any further questions, which warmed Yuan Zhuan's heart.

There was a slow rustling sound on the other end of the phone, the sound of things being rummaged through. Soon, Zhao Yuxiang's voice came through again, "Daughter, I have over 110,000 yuan in my savings. When do you want it? Or I can transfer it to you right now?"

Yuan Zhuan, feeling embarrassed and ashamed, gave her account number and expressed her deepest gratitude to her mother for not asking why.

Before dinner, Yuan Zhuan received a call from Zhao Yuxiang informing him that the money had been transferred.

"Mom, thank you, I'll give it to you next month..."

"Isn't Mom's money your money too? Daughter, Mom's shop has really expanded now. I've been so busy lately that I forgot to tell you, I had Aunt Liu open another branch in the west of the city. Business is booming, it's packed with people every day, and..."

The two unexpectedly talked about business for over an hour. Xiao Zhu also joined in and talked a lot about school. The warmth of being surrounded by family affection gave Yuan Zhuan's lonely soul some comfort.

Once things are back on track here and things aren't so busy anymore, I'll take my mom and brother out for a trip during winter break to strengthen our bond. It seems like it's been a long time since she's had a chat with them like this.