Chapter 156 Arrives as Promised
It's late at night.
Zhanqi arrived in Liuzhou City without incident. Monkey had already gone to find someone; he had more important things to do.
After finding the wanted poster, Zhan Qi remained silent for a long time.
Su Changshui is a businessman who is cowardly, spineless, unrighteous, rule-abiding, and has no bottom line.
He appeared with one eye covered that day, and everyone else was also covered in makeup.
I thought Su Changshui had good eyesight, but I never expected this portrait to be so astonishing.
Blindfolded, strong, with a full beard...thick eyebrows, slightly overweight...
This is exactly the same as what he said, completely unrelated. Even without disguise, people wouldn't recognize him.
The other portraits are also unbearable to look at.
Despite his astonishment, their safety was of utmost importance. Remembering the little girl who had been carried by a black-faced monkey, Zhan Qi didn't delay any longer and immediately went to keep his appointment.
Upon arriving at the Su residence, Zhanqi gently blew a whistle.
To others, it was just the usual chirping of birds at night.
But this was the language of the monkeys, and soon, both monkeys jumped out of the Su residence and returned to Zhan Yang's side.
A monkey burped...
It glanced at Zhan Qi with a hint of guilt and then lowered its head.
Their owner is Zhan Qi, and he shouldn't eat food given by others, but he couldn't resist the temptation and ate it. This is like a child who has done something wrong.
Zhan Qi smiled gently, patted the monkey's head, and said softly, "It's okay, you can eat what she gave you."
Monkeys generally do not develop a liking for humans.
The monkeys of the Zhan clan were all found in the mountains and raised there; they are no longer wild monkeys.
When people first meet Qin Jin'an, they are amazed because she is carried by a wild monkey.
Many humans can win the favor of monkeys, but this usually only lasts until they get close and the monkey doesn't attack.
The level of trust he had with him was so profound that it shocked him for the rest of his life.
It's normal for a little girl to befriend even wild monkeys, so it's not surprising that my two little monkeys eat her food.
After calming the two monkeys, Zhanqi said, "Which courtyard is she in? Take me to find her."
The two little monkeys leaped a few times, leading Zhanqi towards a certain place.
As soon as they entered the yard, a black dog watched them warily.
"Come in."
Qin Jin'an spoke while yawning.
She arrived a little late and was very sleepy.
Zhan Qi walked into the room and looked at Qin Jin'an, who was sitting on the bed with his chin resting on his hand. He said apologetically, "Sorry I'm a little late."
"Uncle, please have a seat."
Qin Jin'an politely invited Zhan Qi to sit down.
Zhan Qi sat down and watched as the lame black dog jumped onto the bed and lay down next to Qin Jin'an.
"Miss Qin, do you remember what you said a few days ago?"
Zhan Qi asked.
The Zhan family was wronged; dozens of lives were lost. He couldn't sleep soundly day or night. Now that he had the chance, he was eager to ask why.
“Uncle, I remember, and I know that you originally came to seek refuge with Marquis Anping.”
Qin Jin'an looked at Zhan Qi and immediately knew Zhan Qi's fate: burdened with a blood feud, yet destined for a life of hardship.
“If you join Marquis Anping, not only will you not be able to take revenge, but you will also be used. Once you lose your usefulness, you will be abandoned… He will not help you take revenge.”
Qin Jin'an knew that Zhan Qi had not given up on his desire to join Su Chang'an, so she directly told Zhan Qi what would happen if he insisted on doing so.
Zhan Qi was somewhat taken aback. He swallowed hard and spoke again, "Then how can I find a way out? If Miss Qin can help me, the Zhan family will forever remember your kindness."
He hadn't given up on his desire to join Su Chang'an, but he hadn't expected that this young girl knew everything.
"First, partner with my family in business, then join the military! A turning point will come in five years, if you trust me."
Qin Jin'an looked at Zhan Qi and said seriously.
"What if you don't believe me?"
Zhan Qi frowned slightly and asked another question.
He wanted to know what would happen if he didn't trust them and didn't cooperate.
Qin Jin'an sighed: "Then take the ten thousand taels and go far away, hide your identity and never train monkeys again, so as to avoid trouble."
The Zhan clan's misfortune stemmed from their skill in training monkeys. As long as they remain untouched, who in the world will know about them?
Although this way, one can't get revenge, at least one can live a peaceful and stable life.
Zhan Qi lowered his eyes. It was impossible to never train monkeys again; the Zhan clan could not live without them.
Monkeys are their family, their most trusted companions, and a pair of eyes that can see higher and farther. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and must never be broken.
Zhan Qi looked at Qin Jin'an and said calmly, "What do you want us to do for you?"
The Zhan family ended up in this predicament precisely because they refused to be used as pawns by others.
They didn't think training monkeys was anything special; it was just that every household kept monkeys to help look after children, do housework, and even work in the fields together. They treated the monkeys like family members.
But the man wanted them to use the monkeys to harm people, which they refused to do, and the monkeys refused to do either.
Because of the refusal, a catastrophic disaster ensued.
The screams of family members, the cries of children, and the words "Run!" were the last words I heard before waking up in terror from countless nights.
Zhan Qi's palms were completely sweaty.
“Make money, my mother and I will be the ones who share the profits behind the scenes. I can do a fortune telling for you every year. The future is always changing. I will tell you the most appropriate time to do the most appropriate thing until you are exonerated.”
Qin Jin'an spoke sincerely, and she felt she had been sincere enough, not hitting, scolding, or hurting anyone.
If even this can't change Zhanqi's mind, then she can only give up and think of another way.
"Let's make money together?"
Zhan Qi didn't quite understand at first. He thought that she wanted the Zhan family to be her servants and that making money meant that.
The phrase "split the bill" is unfamiliar to him. It sounds like the kind of treatment that only comes with equal cooperation. I just don't know if that's what he's thinking.
“Yes, there’s a business deal. I don’t want my mother to work too hard, so you’ll be the main investor, and I’ll invest some money. After we make a profit, we’ll split the profits. You’ll be the owners, and my mother can just quietly collect her share.”
Qin Jin'an nodded in response.
How is profit distributed?
Qin Jin'an first held up four fingers, then withdrew one, and said firmly, "The profit share cannot be less than 30%!"
"If you have any important matters that you can't decide, you can also consult me for a divination before making a decision. Uncle Zhan, you can go back and think about it slowly. Five days, and then come back and tell me your answer in the next five days."
Qin Jin'an smiled after speaking; she really was a wonderful person.
Zhan Qi looked at Qin Jin'an, and after thinking it over, he felt that this would only benefit the Zhan clan and not harm them. He looked at Qin Jin'an uncertainly and asked, "If we cooperate with you, can we still train monkeys?"
Qin Jin'an nodded: "Okay, but we can't publicize it for the next few years."
"I have another question."
Zhan Qi had already made a decision, but this matter concerned the entire Zhan family, so he could not answer directly. Instead, he needed to go back and discuss it. But before that, he wanted to ask a personal question.
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