Chapter 53: There is no fairness among beasts, only who is stronger. ...

The operating room was unfamiliar and colder than I had imagined.

The red light that read "Operation in Progress" reminded Qin Yonglian of the early morning hours on South Cowes Island. Every day before dawn, the beam of light atop the island's lighthouse would appear and disappear in the mist, making it impossible to tell whether it was the end or the beginning.

Tan Ansen on the hospital bed was also a stranger, and Tan Yonglian was even more unimaginable.

When he was a child, his mother pointed to a handsome man in a photo and told him that this was papa (French for father).

Later, he was taken back to Tan Ansen. The real person in front of him was serious and did not give him a warm hug of reunion. He just stood aside and watched him quietly, which made the young boy have the illusion that "Papa is really just a paper man."

From the past to the present, his father means more like a portrait to him, and the father and son are the most familiar strangers in the world.

The scene before him seemed a little unreal. Qin Yonglian rubbed his face vigorously and quickly regained his composure.

After receiving the news, he canceled his trip immediately and rushed to the hospital from the airport, only to find that Tan Ansen was undergoing his second operation.

The old man actually had an accident a week ago and was secretly sent to the hospital for surgery. After waking up and staying in the hospital for observation, there was still accumulated blood congestion under the dura mater, and he needed another surgery to drain it.

But this time it was a minimally invasive craniotomy, and under normal circumstances, the patient would be able to gradually regain consciousness within 24 hours after the operation.

"Dad's condition is so serious, and you waited until today to tell our family?" Qin Yonglian said in a serious tone.

"What? Did it delay you from visiting your father in time to act? Do you want to play the Flash or the Medical Saint?" Qin Yongyi sneered at the side.

"People who don't know would think you are such a loving father and filial son."

"Qin Yongyi!" Qin Yonglian couldn't help but raise his voice.

"Brother, calm down. I don't want the old man to die so soon, leaving behind a mess without properly dividing the inheritance. Look, he's not willing to give up either."

After he finished speaking, Qin Yongyi narrowed his eyes, and the red indicator light on the wall turned green and flashed.

The news of Tan Ansen's critical illness and surgery leaked out, causing stocks to fall across the board that day. Rich families are often embroiled in grudges, and with the constant external scrutiny, the overwhelming rumors brought the Tan family's decades-long history of feuds and vendettas to the forefront.

#Qian Ansen's critical illness and his children refuse to respond#

#Qiao Yixin looked haggard and tearful at Tokyo Fashion Week#

#Karuizawa Aihe opened the new prince's office, where will he go#

#The battle for the Qin family's 100 billion inheritance is turbulent#

For a time, all kinds of topics sprang up like mushrooms after a rain, and people added fuel to the fire and took the opportunity to ferment.

The noise in the world is nothing more than this. Audiences eat up anecdotes and secrets that have nothing to do with themselves as if they were following a popular TV series. The bloody plots circulating in the market are so ridiculous that even screenwriters dare not write them.

*** ***

Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, VIP Special Care Room.

Located on the highest floor, the 41st, this independent top-level suite is far away from the hustle and bustle and enjoys a peaceful atmosphere.

Qin Ansen's stroke came without warning. He suddenly fell in the bathroom at home, causing cerebral hemorrhage. Fortunately, he was discovered in time and escaped death.

He is now bedridden and has mild hemiplegia on the left side of his body.

He tried to move his fingers, but his muscles were weakened and he felt nothing. His condition would improve only if he exercised more and restored his brain's nerve function.

What he cared about more was that he had the same dream over and over again.

In my dream, I came to the Aletsch Glacier, the largest and longest glacier in the Alps.

Riederalp is a mountain covered in snow year-round. He headed for the summit alone, skis on his back. The long, snowy path ahead was already marked by footprints of varying depths, as if a marmot might jump out of a hole at any moment.

"Hi! Are you contestant number 23? Anson Chum?"

There was no groundhog in front of him, but a girl with blue eyes appeared and smiled at him. "I'm Anna Schmid, contestant number 22."

Qin Ansen was unconsciously infected by her smile and smiled back.

The other person is so young, yet he can come to the highland ski slope at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters to play Slopestyle (slope obstacle). He must be a Pro.

The all-black Jake Burton ski suit stands out clearly on the spotless white snow track. The girl skillfully rubs the snow to turn, grabs the board, and slides sideways with crisp and neat movements.

The girl performed a light snow walk, sauntered over to his side, and complimented his skis in a familiar manner, "Good taste!"

Camber arched snowboards became popular in the late 1980s. They have excellent edge control and are convenient for accumulating power during high-speed movements.

Tan Ansen looked at the same skis as the girl and praised her: "You have great taste too!"

"The previous contestant just finished, and I'm ready to go. Good luck!"

After the girl finished speaking, she put on her goggles, bent her body, and jumped down from a steep slope dozens of meters high.

Her petite figure, free and unrestrained, became a dazzling elf in the snow-capped mountains and fell into Qin Ansen's heart.

Freestyle skiing has been popular in Europe and the United States since the 1960s. When he was young, Qin Ansen loved all kinds of extreme sports. He was considered one of the earliest leaders in extreme skiing in China and brought back many new and trendy skiing methods from abroad.

That was the 1990 Alpine Cup Wild Snow FreeStyle Friendly Tournament, and the exclusive sponsor behind the scenes was Tan Ansen.

How many years has it been since this year?

Qin Ansen moved his thumb slightly, trying to count in his confused mind.

"Are you awake?"

He opened his eyes following the sound, and saw the same pair of bright blue eyes looking at him.

"Anna?"

"Hmm?" Qin Yonglian didn't hear clearly and leaned closer.

Tan Ansen took a deep breath and called out again, "Anna?"

Meeting his father's slightly red eyes, Qin Yonglian suddenly lowered his eyes and raised his hand to press the button on the bedside.

"The doctor is coming soon, don't worry. You're already recovering, you won't die."

Qin Ansen exercises regularly and performed very well after the operation. He woke up much sooner than expected.

Upon hearing the news, doctors and nurses came in one after another and began to perform a series of examinations on him in an orderly manner.

Qin Yonglian retreated silently, and Qin Yongyi had already gone home because he was tired of waiting.

Only Qin Yuan stood at the door of the ward, looking at him from afar with a frown on his face.

Feeling that something was wrong, Qin Yonglian asked by mouthing: What happened?

Qin Yuan stepped forward and whispered, "Force the emperor to abdicate."

Forcing the emperor to abdicate?

The two of them arrived at the reception room downstairs. The head of the group's finance department had been waiting for a long time. He stepped forward and bowed deeply, "Mr. Qin, the meeting is about to begin. Please follow me."

*** ***

The sea breeze in early summer was moister and cooler than anywhere else. Strands of sea breeze brushed against Qin Yonglian's arms, bringing with them a familiar coolness.

"Leon, get on board."

A Maybach 62S was parked at the dock. The person inside slowly lowered the window, reached out, and pointed at the huge monster waiting in the water.

Qin Yonglian had no expression on his face and just walked away.

However, Qin Yuan, who was following behind, looked puzzled. Why did the company meeting come to a yacht?

This three-story yacht looked incredibly familiar to him; it was the wedding anniversary gift that Tan Ansen had bought for Deng Yuqian. The massive offshore camps of the wealthy and powerful were incredibly luxurious.

Eh? Is the eldest lady here today?

The elevator stopped at the third floor. Qin Yongyi stepped out first and walked towards the VIP passage of the cabin as if he was familiar with the route.

A faint sound of a ship came from the deep passage. Qin Yonglian knew that the yacht had set sail, and he didn't know which sea it would head to.

In short, now, no one can get off the boat.

Arriving at the top-floor conference room, the door was open and the incandescent light from inside leaked out, like a knife of light, forming a clear boundary line of light and dark on the carpet.

Beyond this ray of light lies another world.

"Everyone has arrived a long time ago." Qin Yongyi put one hand in his pocket and spoke in a relaxed tone.

As soon as he entered the room, more than ten lawyers in suits stopped talking and looked at Qin Yonglian.

One of the lawyers looked familiar. It was Lawyer Gu who had previously helped Bai Ying handle related matters at the police station.

The fact that they were able to bypass him and directly hire his private lawyer shows how serious the situation is.

His eyes met with Lawyer Gu's quickly in mid-air, and after a fleeting glance, they looked away from each other, and Qin Yonglian acted as if nothing had happened.

The decoration of the huge conference room has not changed, and an entire wall has been transformed into an indoor floor-to-ceiling aquarium. The fluorescent jellyfish, which once seemed like alien creatures that monopolized the universe, now roam freely among the colorful corals.

Now the jellyfish are nowhere to be seen, leaving only a box of dark blue sea water.

Qin Yonglian knew that there was an inconspicuous secret door next to the aquarium, and behind the door was a VIP lounge with a unique world.

"Mr. Qin, I'm Norton, a partner at Norton Law Firm. I've been authorized by Ms. Li Yue to represent her in discussing matters related to the group with you."

As soon as the leading lawyer spoke, the other lawyers introduced themselves one after another, all of whom were attending the meeting on behalf of shareholders and senior executives of the group.

Qin Yonglian quickly grasped the situation on the scene.

In just half a day, he moved from the airport to the hospital and then to the sea dozens of kilometers away.

Tan Ansen survived the disaster and before he could even get comfortable in his hospital bed, a group of hyenas who had been coveting him for a long time were already baring their teeth, eager to stir up chaos.

Qin Yonglian sat upright on the sofa in the center, glanced at the people who were coming in aggressively, and said calmly, "Now that everyone has been introduced, let's start the discussion. I'm here to represent myself and the entire Qin Group."

Qin Yongyi was uncharacteristically silent for a long time.

There was a brief silence.

"I say," Qin Yonglian said, his voice firm and eloquent, "you all came here with great difficulty, but you certainly didn't come here to go fishing. Since this is a negotiation, let's talk it out."

Norton spoke up, "Mr. Qin Yonglian, I'm afraid you can no longer represent the Qin Group. Mr. Qin Ansen revised the company's articles of association the day before yesterday, as evidenced by the video and lawyer's letter."

Qin Yonglian straightened his back, stared into his eyes, and then cast a questioning look at Qin Yongyi.

“I just found out about this now!”

Qin Yongyi responded quickly, then immediately added, making it even more obvious: "It seems that after this illness, Dad finally realized who cares about him the most."

Qin Yonglian turned his head, leaned back in his chair, half-closed his eyes, and said to Norton, "Continue your statement."

Having been publicly humiliated, Qin Yongyi dropped his airs and completely darkened his expression. "Qin Yonglian, you're just an illegitimate child, what's so special about you? When my brother and I were conquering the world for the group, you were still playing in the mud on the island in your crotchless pants!"

The man grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, slamming the table and standing up. "Why are you taking away our hard work? The old man is ill, and my eldest brother was seriously injured in an accident and can't take charge. The lawyers representing all the elders are here today, and I want justice for the entire Qin family!"

The lawyers were used to seeing these kinds of scenes of wealthy families fighting each other. They would just exchange glances, act according to circumstances, and complete their tasks.

*** ***

The light in the cabin was turning, and Qin Yonglian judged the time. It was almost dusk.

The ship was stable, apparently parked in a quiet sea.

Only Qin Yongyi and he were left in the conference room. After the lawyers conveyed the message, they all retreated downstairs to wait for notification.

"Qin Yongyi, what's the point of fighting to the death for you?"

"Without destruction, there is no construction! Only by destroying and then establishing can a new order be established."

Qin Yongyi's eyes were bloodshot. He hated seeing Qin Yonglian always looking so calm.

"Do you think Dad is being unfair?"

"Leon, you don't need to teach me. There is no fairness in this world, only who is stronger. Otherwise, why were you the only one who could return to the Qin family?"

Qin Yongyi raised his chin slightly, feeling proud. "Otherwise, why would Dad agree to change the company's articles of association and the will?"

"Because Dad has a soft spot. When he and Grandpa were arguing, my mom heard that woman's name."

Qin Yonglian was shocked.

"That woman was able to survive until now, spending the rest of her life in the snowy mountains as a guide, hiding her identity, all because your father protected her so well. It took Grandpa five years to find her."

Qin Yonglian glared at him, "Don't mess around!"

"Of course, the grudges of the previous generation have nothing to do with me. I'm just giving you an example, like, there's also the girl named Bai Ying."

"What on earth do you want to do?" Qin Yonglian could not suppress his anger and pulled Qin Yongyi's collar hard.

He can be attacked and ignored, but Anna and Bai Ying are his bottom line, and he will not tolerate even the slightest temptation!

"Whether you're investigating me or my girlfriend? Qin Yongyi, you've crossed the line!"

"This lady is really not simple. Just investigating her identity took us a lot of time and energy."

Qin Yongyi's face was twisted by the force of the force, and a smile was forced out of his pale face:

"Give up, Leon. You're the one who crossed the line. Once the old man dies, we won't have to meet again in this life."

Qin Yonglian didn't say anything for a long time, let go of Qin Yongyi, turned around and left indifferently.

"Leon, you can't go anywhere. You're all mine. I'm letting you on board today just to accept reality. According to what the old man said, as long as the shareholders have no objection within 72 hours, whether you agree or not, all the lawyers will witness this historic moment."

"I won't sign it."

Qin Yonglian opened the door, and the sea breeze on the deck took the opportunity to roar in, blowing up the documents on the table and scattering them on the ground.

"You will lose sooner or later, Leon, so give up as soon as possible." Qin Yongyi tried to persuade him.

"Get out!" Qin Yonglian turned his head to look at him, then changed the subject, "Didn't Dad say this? The prerequisite for this is: no objection within 72 hours. I want to be alone."

"Then you still have 23 hours," Qin Yongyi glanced at his watch and patted his shoulder. "Take your time to think about it. The boat can go back tomorrow."

After the man finished speaking, he closed the door of the conference room, leaving Qin Yonglian alone inside.

*** ***

Qin Yonglian sat quietly in the chair for a while, turned off the lights, avoided the camera, stood up and went to the compartment behind the aquarium.

It was a secret base he had discovered. Every time the family held a happy party there, no one would notice his presence.

I found the hidden satellite phone and directly entered Bai Ying's number. The other party answered the call almost immediately.

"Leon?"

The familiar voice gradually calmed the blood rushing through Qin Yonglian's limbs, and his tired heart was soothed by a pair of gentle hands.

"Hmm?"

"Yeah." Bai Ying responded softly.

"Let Jiahao pick you up and go to Minjie's house to wait for me. It's said on the Internet..."

The girl immediately responded, "I won't believe what they say online. Wait until you come back and tell me."

Qin Yonglian couldn't help but say, "Oh, I miss you."

The buzzing sound of electricity and trembling breathing were mixed in with the sound of his girl's voice on the other end of the phone. "Leon, charge it."

Qin Yonglian's heart began beating strongly again.

There were two long and one short knocks on the door. Qin Yonglian put away the phone. Outside the crack of the door was Qin Yuan spinning in place.

Qin Yuan was anxious. No one could predict the current situation of the crisis.

There is no signal and no one of their own here. Qin Yongyi controls the ship and the cab, so they can only stay in this sea area passively, which is a disguised form of house arrest.

"Don't worry, Brother Yuan. The time is not up yet. I am an experienced person."

Qin Yonglian came to the deck, his bony fingers skimming the air. "Wind speed, wind direction, water speed, and the time of moonrise."

"Could it be..." Qin Yuan was stunned and pursed his lips.

Qin Yonglian raised his eyebrows at him, "It should be."

*** ***

The wind continued to blow, the clouds in the sky dispersed, and the moon rose above the horizon.

The sea under the moonlight is empty and quiet.

Qin Yongyi walked onto the deck and saw Qin Yonglian standing against the wind and looking into the distance, his posture straight, making his already tall figure look even more burly.

He has a good appearance, a company he got without having to fight for it, and now, a comfortable life and a girlfriend. What else does he lack in his life?

"Take your time, you still have 21 hours."

Tan Yonglian remained silent.

"Remember last year on this yacht, you staged a sea-jumping stunt." Qin Yongyi sneered, "Why? You're not desperate and planning to do it again, are you?"

"What do you think?" Qin Yonglian hugged his shoulders with his hands, leaned lazily against the wall, and looked at him leisurely.

Sensing the beastly aura surrounding him, Qin Yongyi's expression gradually changed, and his voice rose, "What do you mean?"

“That’s what you see now.”

"Qin Yonglian!" Qin Yongyi called out from behind, somewhat angrily.

The man ignored him, kicked off his shoes easily, took a few steps to run up, jumped into the air, stretched out his hands and clasped them together, and entered the water with an extremely standard posture, not even making a small splash.

"Leon, you are crazy!" Qin Yongyi was horrified and leaned over the railing and screamed in despair.

"Second Young Master, please be careful." Qin Yuan had no expression on his face and restrained Qin Yongyi without making a sound.

"Qin Yuan, what do you want to do!" Qin Yongyi stared at him with a fierce look.

"I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. This is a dangerous move, so non-professionals please don't imitate it."

After saying that, Qin Yuan took a deep breath, looked at the waves, and waited for the motorboat to start, carrying the wild beast out of the water, and rushed towards the brightly lit harbor in a carefree and unrestrained manner.

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The author has something to say: [Highlight speaker beeping]

"Failed diving and fell half on the face" is something that can happen very easily. Our Xiao Tan has the halo of the male protagonist and can look cool.

When you hit the water, your body should lie flat on the surface, much like falling onto concrete. If you really have to jump, it's important to hit the water toes first!

This is for plot purposes only. Please do not attempt this in real life. Believe in science and cherish life!