Qin Zhiluo glanced at him helplessly. If her brother knew that this man had just shot her, he would definitely be shot dead.

The man was still stammering as he explained.

Qin Zhiluo interrupted him directly, "You're too weak, you're not qualified for me to teach you!"

Looking at the somewhat dazed expression on his little fanboy's face, Long Yanli shook his head. "Baby, let's go home!"

The man watched Qin Zhiluo's retreating figure, wiped the blood from his face, and said, "I will definitely work hard to improve and make myself qualified to be your apprentice!"

next day

Long Yanli went to the company early in the morning to handle business, leaving only the housekeeper and Long Jiu at home to keep her company.

"Ding ding ding"

Qin Zhiluo turned on the speakerphone, walked to the refrigerator and was about to pick up a bottle of mineral water when Long Jiu stopped her and gave her a bottle of room temperature water instead.

Qin Zhilu frowned. In the middle of summer, couldn't she even drink cold water?

Long Jiu smiled and said, "My master instructed that I cannot drink anything cold these days."

Qin Zhiluo took a sip of room temperature water, looking unhappy, as if her period was approaching.

"Luo Luo, I've arrived in the capital." There was some noise on He Yucheng's end.

Qin Zhilu smiled. "Just got off the plane? I'll come pick you up."

He Yucheng said gently, "No need, I'll go to the Long family to discuss cooperation first, and we'll have lunch together."

Qin Zhiluo said casually, "Okay."

Long Jiu glanced at his phone. "Madam, Ming Qingxue and her parents from the Ming family have come to the entrance of the Pear Garden to plead with you."

Qin Zhiluo was holding her phone, looking at information about pregnant women. "To plead for mercy, you have to have compassion first. Without compassion, what kind of pleading is that?"

Long Jiu thought it made perfect sense, "I'll have someone throw it further away right away!"

Ming Qingxue stood at the entrance of the pear garden, feeling extremely embarrassed. She hadn't wanted to come, but in order to see Young Master Long, she decided to temporarily abandon her dignity and apologize to that wicked woman.

Ming's parents stood before her, their hearts filled with anxiety. "Qingxue, you must get Miss Qin's forgiveness, or our family will really go bankrupt!"

"You'll never have designer bags or dresses to wear again!"

Ming Qingxue nodded obediently. You just want to scare her. Our family is a prominent clan. How could we go bankrupt so easily?

Suddenly, a group of men in black appeared and surrounded them. "Leave now, or don't blame us for taking action!"

Ming's father was about to step forward when he was intimidated by their imposing presence. They were tall and muscular, and in their presence, Ming's father looked like a delicate little wife. "We want to see Miss Qin!"

The man in black who had spoken earlier took a step forward. "Our lady is not someone you can see!"

Upon hearing the words "Madam," Ming Qingxue's expression twisted instantly. "Opening the door to guests is basic courtesy!"

The man in black laughed, "If you were guests, even pigs could walk sideways here!"

Ming Qingxue glared at him angrily, and was about to make a move when her father stopped her, saying, "Let's leave immediately!"

Ming Qingxue struggled and roared, "Why are you leaving? She's asking for it!"

Ming's mother quickly covered her mouth and pulled her into the car, saying, "Qingxue, we're not on the same level as them..."

Ming Qingxue didn't listen at all. "I must get Long Shao and then lock that bitch Qin Zhiluo in the dungeon to be tortured!"

Ming's father sighed and took Ming's mother's hand, "Let's think of another way!"

Mother Ming choked back tears, "It's all my fault. I've corrupted Qingxue. Now the entire Ming family's pressure is on you. I deserve to die..."

Ming Qingxue said nonchalantly, "Mom, what are you saying! Once I get my hands on Young Master Long, you'll all be set for a life of luxury!"

Ming's father shook his head and looked out the window.