Chapter 383 Meeting with Mr. Xu

Qi Xu quickly searched for Yongfu Restaurant. There are about a dozen chain stores across the country. Which city is San Ye in?

Since the Third Master didn't give a clear answer, she could only guess it herself.

After thinking for a moment, Qi Xu chose the nearest major city to set out from. Since the Third Master only gave him 80 minutes, it meant he wasn't too far away.

She opened her phone again and checked the political news of the past week. She found that there were indeed high-ranking officials in this city conducting inspections at the grassroots level.

"Brother Zheng, please drive faster to Yongfu Restaurant in Haicheng. As fast as you can. I'm in a hurry. We must arrive within 70 minutes."

On the way to Yongfu Restaurant, Qi Xu specially bought two small potted trees and carried them inside.

"Waiter, please give me a VIP room."

She didn't know Mr. Xu San, so she could only reveal her identity in this way and let the other party come to her.

Two trees make a forest, and the two trees in her hands are the most obvious signal of the agreement.

Qi Xu picked up the menu, randomly marked a few dishes, and asked the waiter to bring them quickly. Then he washed the tableware at the main table, poured hot tea, and sat aside quietly waiting.

Sure enough, about five minutes later, a middle-aged man in a suit jacket pushed the door open.

He scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes, and only sat down after seeing that Qi Xu was the only one in the room.

"Mrs. Lin, sorry for the wait!"

"Boss Xu, nice to meet you!"

The moment he came in, Qi Xu had already stood up and bowed slightly to greet him as a sign of respect.

Her low-key and cautious demeanor, which was not at all ostentatious, really surprised Mr. Xu Sanye.

I didn't expect that this girl is so smart at such a young age. She speaks and acts smoothly and skillfully, and everything she does is flawless. No one can find any fault with her.

"How did you know I was here?"

"The only city that can arrive within 80 minutes is Haicheng."

Mr. Xu Sanye had not originally planned to meet her. The reason he gave her three chances was to see if she was smart enough and whether she could guess the meaning of the phone call.

Unexpectedly, the little girl was even wiser than he had imagined.

Not only did he arrive on time, but he also subtly sent him a secret code to prevent him from revealing his identity and causing unnecessary trouble.

"What does that painting mean? You young people have such unconventional thinking that I can't quite understand it."

It’s not that Mr. Xu Sanye doesn’t understand, but he wants Qi Xu to speak on his own initiative.

"Someone is framing the Lin family and trying to drag Boss Xu into this. That's why I specifically asked you to discuss countermeasures."

"Youqian's father is currently being held captive by that couple, and his whereabouts are unknown. He's also on an urgent mission and can't be contacted. I know nothing about the Lin family's past. Even if I had a solution, I'd be afraid to use it in the wrong place, so I wouldn't dare act rashly."

Hearing him say this, Mr. Xu San was very curious about how she could break the deadlock.

Being in a high position, he was walking on thin ice every day. He didn't know how to deal with this political storm. What could a little girl like her do?

"What's the solution? Tell me!"

Qi Xu did not answer directly, but changed the subject and asked him.

"Boss Xu, the scholar in the painting has lived in a muddy and filthy place for years, and has been exposed to wild beasts every day. Do you think his brocade robe can remain pristine and white forever?"

Mr. Xu Sanye smiled meaningfully and told her clearly.

"In the jungles of the mountains, even the most luxurious brocade robes are bound to get dusty. I believe that as long as they are not stained with blood and dust, they are still pure white."

Qi Xu understood what Mr. Xu Sanye meant.

He didn't commit any major offenses in principle. But no one in a high position has clean hands. There are bound to be occasions when they act in a way that benefits them, and he was no exception.

"In the past, when Shanglin Group was involved in real estate projects, did you ever interfere with the bidding and approval process?"

"No, I just gave a few private messages about which cities the country would focus on supporting and developing, and which projects the country was ready to open for implementation. That's all."

"That's good!" Qi Xu stopped talking immediately when he heard the secret footsteps outside, and stood up to add tea and serve dishes to Mr. Xu Sanye.

"Boss Xu, this restaurant's marinated tofu is particularly authentic, tender and fragrant. Please try it."

Mr. Xu Sanye agreed. "Yeah, it's really good. It's worthy of being a specialty of Haicheng, with a unique flavor."

The waiter brought the dishes and announced the names one by one.

"Hello, ma'am, your order is here. Please enjoy!"

Through the crack in the door, the two guards winked at Qi Xu, signaling them to be careful, as it seemed that several unidentified people were coming in from outside.

Qi Xu held up five fingers and asked them to find a way to delay for another five minutes while she would finish the battle quickly.

"Third Master, I think the people up there will be here soon. Let's cut to the chase."

"I have a trump card in my hand, which is roughly equivalent to the ancient imperial sword. You, Youqian, and the Lin family's ancestral heritage can only protect one. What do you think?"

"I believe that money is just a superficial possession. Even if Shanglin Group collapses, it will collapse. As long as my family is safe and united, that's what matters most."

"If you want to continue in politics, I will protect you. At worst, Yuqian will receive some punishment and be transferred to another job."

"If you wish to retreat while you are ahead, I will use my precious sword to help him ascend to the next level. Regardless of who is at the top or the bottom, there must be someone in our family who can take the lead and shoulder the responsibility of protecting the family, so that it won't be trampled upon when we are down and out."

Mr. Xu Sanye stood up in shock.

He didn't expect that Qi Xu actually held such a precious bargaining chip in his hand, and would say such wise words.

Lin Youqian is her husband, but she did not use her trump card on her closest relative, but instead asked him what he would choose.

She is just a girl in her twenties. How could she have such a broad mind and see things so clearly?

It was worth it that he had violated discipline many times and used Skynet to save her.

"If I want to continue to sit in this position, are you really willing to protect me?"

"Yes! Because grandma said that without the Xu family's help, the Lin family wouldn't be as glorious as it is today."

Qi Xu's eyes were filled with firm sincerity, without a trace of falsehood.

"Hahaha!" Uncle Xu laughed heartily.

"Before this, I wanted to take a risk and fight. Now it seems that there is no need. With you and Youqian in the Lin family, you will definitely not let my Xu family fall into decline."

"So what if I retire? It won't last more than two years. As long as you young people walk steadily, it doesn't matter where I am."

"After struggling through so many years, I also want to enjoy a peaceful life in comfort."

"Little girl, you are a smart person. Some things should be let go. Holding on too tightly will only hurt your body. Do you understand?"

Qi Xu picked up the teacup, saluted Mr. Xu Sanye, and made a promise.

"Third Master, please rest assured. I won't let you in. At most, I'll just give you a seal."

"When you retire, Yuqian and I will support you. Our family's wealth is still there, and we'll make sure you have a comfortable life for the rest of your life."

Mr. Xu Sanye picked up the teacup and toasted her back.

"Okay! I believe you!"

Before the undercover investigators found the innermost private room, Qi Xu had already left without anyone noticing, leaving behind only a table of leftover food, still slightly warm.