Chapter 147 Acquisition of Shengshi: Hospital Visit, Another Trouble
Upon hearing Qin Shu's words, Zhao Chengyi suddenly came to his senses.
Yes, the entertainment circle in Beijing isn't the real capital.
In this land they firmly stand on, the one who truly holds absolute control without making a sound is the Qin family.
The Qin family has always kept a low profile, and Qin Shu has never abused his power.
It almost made him forget what a sleeping lion looks like when it gets angry.
"It was my narrow-mindedness that caused me unnecessary worry. Here, this toast is for you."
Picking up the wine in his hand, Zhao Chengyi drank more than half of it in one gulp.
Qin Shu clapped his hands and stood up. "I'm out of drinks. It's getting late, I'll go home first. You can continue."
He's a married man.
I don't want to get drunk with single guys who don't have partners.
Zhao Chengyi tried to stop him several times, but failed, and had no choice but to let Qin Shu leave.
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On the way back, Qin Shu received a call from Song Ying.
Actually, Song Ying called at noon in Minghu Community saying she wanted to come over, but Qin Shu didn't want her to see these dirty things, so he made an excuse that the matter had been dealt with and he had already left, and persuaded Song Ying to stay.
Qin Shu didn't hide from Song Ying that he was going to see Qian Lai that night.
Song Ying originally intended to come along, but missed it because she had a scheduled appearance that evening.
Sure enough, right after it ended, I was worried about Qin Shu, and the phone rang.
"Regarding Zhang Chennan, the police have released their information, and public opinion hasn't been successfully turned around yet. As for you, has that guy surnamed Qian given you any trouble?"
“I went there to discuss business, not to cause trouble. He can’t make things difficult for me.”
As Qin Shu said this, the two bodyguards sitting in the back seat exchanged a glance and lowered their heads in perfect unison.
Yes, it's not about causing trouble.
"When are you coming back?" Song Ying glanced at the navigation in front of the car. "I'm on my way back. I'll be home in about half an hour."
"I'm about the same, I've reached Minghua Road."
"Okay, see you at home."
After hanging up the phone, Song Ying pressed her temples and leaned back in her chair.
The RV was spacious, and Wen Jinzhao, who was sitting in the front, turned around and slung his arm around the seat.
"Sister Ying, I heard that when Zhang Chennan went to the police station, blood was still gushing from his forehead. Do you think Brother Shu would have someone beat up that guy surnamed Qian so late at night?"
While Qin Shu was investigating the mastermind, Wen Jinzhao also used Zhang Chennan's IP address to find out the homeowner information of the house in Minghu Community, and then traced it back to Qian Lai.
Knowing at noon that Qin Shu had already dealt with it, Wen Jinzhao stopped paying attention.
But while Song Ying was busy, Wen Jinzhao still managed to hear some news from the police station.
"Probably not?"
Song Ying paused, thinking about Qin Shu's normal voice just now, and how he usually acted in front of her, "A-Shu isn't that kind of person."
Although Qian Lai really deserves a beating.
If it were her, she would also want to go up and beat that person up.
At the same time, after hanging up the phone, Qin Shu turned to look at Peng Wen.
"What happened tonight..."
Before he could finish speaking, Peng Wen already understood his meaning, "Don't worry, I will keep it a secret from Madam."
"Great. Your bonus will be doubled this month."
Upon hearing this, even the two emotionless bodyguards in the back row couldn't help but lean forward, their faces showing a "look at us" expression.
"Boss, what about us?"
Qin Shu chuckled, "Of course it will double."
"Yes!"
"Thank you, boss!"
One second he's a cocky gangster, the next he's a working-class guy.
Working people, working spirit, working to become superior people!
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News of Qian Lai's injury quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry in Beijing.
However, Song Ying heard this the very next day at Shengshi, right after she had signed the transfer contract with Zhou Jinhua.
After both parties signed the agreement and each received a copy of the document, the acquisition, which had been in preparation for nearly twenty days, was finally settled.
"Mr. Zhou, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"
"It's a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Song! From now on, Shengshi will be counting on you!"
Perhaps because he could finally retire and enjoy his old age, Zhou Jinhua's overall mental state improved significantly, and he was radiant with joy.
Incidentally, let me mention Zhang Chennan's matter from before.
"President Song, you must not take the previous plagiarism lightly. It seemed to be aimed at your design brand, but I heard that Qian Lai and a group of people joined forces to try to target you and Qingcheng. However, because you are a celebrity with no scandals, they changed their approach."
"To be honest, they tried to win me over several times before, especially Qian Lai, who kept saying he wanted to acquire Shengshi."
"But I've been pretending to be sick these past few days and haven't taken the bait. If they find out that Shengshi is also under your control, they might become desperate and continue to harm you."
Because of the Jiang family's relationship, Zhou Jinhua was very kind to Song Ying and gave her repeated instructions.
At this point, he seemed to remember something and added something else.
"However, I heard that Qian Lai was beaten up at the White Horse Club yesterday and is still in the hospital. It's only right, really. He's offended a lot of people over the years, and there are plenty of people who want to teach him a lesson. Now that someone is doing justice for him, it's like God has eyes."
"I reckon he won't cause any trouble for the time being, but once he calms down, he might start up with bad intentions again, so President Song should still be careful!"
Upon hearing about the White Horse Club and beating people, Song Ying subconsciously thought of Qin Shu.
Looking up, she glanced at Peng Wen beside her and saw him touching his nose.
Song Ying: ……
So, it really was that wolf cub of hers who did it _(:з」∠)_
"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Zhou. Don't worry, I will be careful."
He smiled and thanked Zhou Jinhua, then said a few more words before seeing the man off.
Song Ying closed the office door and looked at Peng Wen.
"Tell me, was Ashu talking to someone or causing trouble last night?"
Peng Wen remained silent for a moment.
"The gentleman is having a business talk, and I'm causing trouble."
That's not wrong; Qin Shu didn't lift a finger the whole time.
Peng Wen was the one who took action.
After saying this, Peng Wen shut his mouth and refused to say another word.
It wasn't that he didn't want to, but the bonus was paid by his husband, so he could only apologize to his wife.
Seeing Peng Wen become completely unresponsive and remain silent for a moment, Song Ying dialed Qin Shu's number and asked about yesterday's events.
"...Wife, I was wrong."
Qin Shu immediately backed down after admitting his mistake.
The speed was so fast that Song Ying choked for a moment.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"The mistake was acting impulsively..."
Qin Shu said this, but in his heart he didn't think he was wrong at all.
Qian Lai deserves it; beating him up would be too lenient.
“That’s not the point,” Song Ying dismissed his apology. “Think again, where did I go wrong?”
"My mistake was keeping it from you..."
"I'll think about it again."
"The mistake was going to a place like the guild hall. We should have attacked him unexpectedly on his way back."
"I'll think about it again."
"..." Qin Shu couldn't think of anything. "Wife, please show me a way out."
He genuinely couldn't have guessed.
Song Ying switched hands to hold the phone. "Next time something like this happens, remember to call me along."
Qin Shu: "...?"
"When I encounter scum like this, I can't vent my anger without personally beating him up."
Hearing Song Ying's words, Qin Shu breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, with a hint of boasting, he said, "Don't worry about that. I told Peng Wen beforehand how much force to use. For the next month, that guy surnamed Qian will definitely be bedridden."
"Are you alright?"
What Song Ying was most bothered about was that Qin Shu always did dangerous things by himself.
The first thing I did upon hearing the news was to call Qin Shu, not to interrogate him, but out of concern for his safety.
Just like now, Qian Lai is a big shot in the industry, and he beats someone up like this. If the other party calls the police, he will definitely be in a lot of trouble in the end.
Qin Shu laughed.
"Have you forgotten? The White Horse Club is a property of the Qin family, and Qian Lai can't get any evidence."
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone over there so openly to cause trouble.
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Meanwhile, at the Imperial Capital Hospital.
Qian Lai was wrapped up like a dumpling and laid flat on the hospital bed. At first glance, he looked like a mummy, with only his two eyes showing.
Anger and resentment filled his cloudy eyes, yet he was completely unable to move.
It seems like it's about to fall apart with the slightest movement.
I've never suffered like this in my life.
His wife was peeling an apple beside him, which annoyed Qian Lai to no end.
Slice, slice, slice! In his current state, how can he even get it into his mouth?!
Sure enough, after peeling the skin, his wife ignored him completely, cut off a large piece with a knife, stuffed it into her mouth, and started eating it with slurping sounds.
Just as they finished eating, there was a knock on the door. The wife quickly wiped her mouth, cleaned up the apple peel and other things, and then went to open the door with her head bowed.
A large group of people came in.
"Mr. Qian, Mrs. Qian."
"Are you alright, Mr. Qian?"
"Mr. Qian, we're late!"
Bouquets of flowers and flower baskets soon filled the ward, accompanied by people.
These were the same people who had previously followed Qian Lai, plotting to seize Qingcheng and teach Song Ying a lesson.
Upon hearing that Qian Lai had been beaten, they quickly gathered their thoughts and rushed over.
Firstly, he wanted to test the waters, and secondly, he wanted to know why, so as to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
"Sister-in-law, what happened to Mr. Qian? How did he get so badly injured? Who was the bastard who did this? Don't worry, we brothers are here, and we'll definitely avenge Mr. Qian today!"
"That's right, sister-in-law. What did the doctor say about Mr. Qian's condition? How long will it take for him to get out of bed?"
Madam Qian, an unloved housewife, was Qian Lai's wife who had shared his hardships.
Having achieved great success, Qian Lai wanted to divorce his wife and remarry, but he didn't want to share his assets with his first wife. So the two lived separately. Qian Lai would send his wife a monthly allowance, and then they would have no contact with each other, only reuniting when necessary to maintain appearances.
For example, at this moment, Mrs. Qian pretended to be a harmonious couple and wiped away her tears in grievance.
“I don’t know what happened either. The hospital called me yesterday and asked me to sign the surgery consent form. That’s when I found out. Secretary Wang and his bodyguards weren’t there; he was all alone. When I asked him, he couldn’t explain it either. If you ask me, I’d say he’s probably offended someone… What am I going to do if something happens to him…”
That's what she said, but what Madam Qian was really thinking was why that person didn't just beat Qian Lai to death.
This way, one less scourge in the world will be eliminated, and the Qian family's business will naturally fall into her hands.
If all else fails, Qian Lai can just lie here, half-dead, and she can hire seven beautiful caregivers to serve this old lecher seven days a week, each with a different caregiver.
Afraid that her secrets would be exposed, Madam Qian kept her head down and sobbed.
Everyone naturally offered words of comfort.
The doctor said that Qian Lai needed to rest, but Madam Qian let everyone's noise and attempts to comfort her go on. After sobbing for a while, she finally sighed.
"Old Qian is incredibly lucky to have brothers like you. Here, please sit down and keep him company while I pour you some tea."
After a brief silence, the ward erupted into noise again.
Qian Lai was so angry he almost rolled his eyes.
After all that fuss, seeing the group sitting in the ward, seemingly reluctant to leave, Madam Qian understood that they probably had something to say to Qian Lai.
With a thought in mind, Mrs. Qian subtly tapped a few times on her phone, turned off the screen, and while tidying up her belongings, she unintentionally placed the phone face down in the flower basket in front of her hospital bed.
"The doctor asked me to go see him earlier, saying he wanted to talk about Lao Qian's condition. It's good that you're here, you can help me look after him for a while. I'll be back later."
"Alright, sister-in-law, you can go ahead without worry. We'll take care of Mr. Qian here!"
"That's right, sister-in-law, you go ahead!"
These people were all very close to Qian Lai, so they naturally knew about the relationship between the couple.
They were eager for Madam Qian to leave so they could have a proper conversation.
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Soon, only Qian Lai and his old buddies remained in the ward.
"Mr. Qian, Mr. Qian?"
Someone gently shook Qian Lai's arm. Qian Lai's eyes flickered, and he made a few soft "heh-heh" sounds.
"Old Zhou."
He can still manage to speak, though not to the point of being completely unable to say anything.
"Mr. Qian, who exactly attacked you?"
"Qin, Qin, Shu".
Qian Lai grunted, and it took them a while to understand.
"Qin Shu? You mean Song Ying's husband?"
"How dare that kid!"
"Well, you've got some nerve!"
When there are many people, communication efficiency decreases.
Qian Lai desperately wanted to get to the bottom of things with these blockheads, but he struggled to form complete sentences. These dimwits also liked to argue and make a fuss over every question they asked. What could be explained in a sentence or two took them more than an hour to finally understand what had happened.
"So, Zhang Chennan was sent in by that couple, and then they followed the trail to President Qian, and finally that kid surnamed Qin led a group of people to beat up President Qian?"
A powerful figure in the capital city was beaten up by a young man and ended up in the hospital, and no evidence could be obtained.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
If the person hadn't been lying right in front of you, who would believe it?
"It's Boss Qian now, but we could be next. This guy surnamed Qin is crazy, we have to call the police!"
"Don't call the police! Zhang Chennan has already been arrested. If the police track us down, we might end up putting ourselves in jail!"
"Then what do you suggest we do? We can't just swallow our anger and do nothing, can we?"
After thinking for a moment, someone tentatively suggested, "Why don't we give them a taste of their own medicine and have someone kidnap Qin Shu and Song Ying too!"
"No way! Aren't Mr. Qian's bodyguards formidable? They still got beaten up! If we succeed by chance, all will be well, but if we fail, we'll get ourselves into a mess..."
Qian Lai, lying in his hospital bed, rolled his eyes in exasperation as he listened to the man's discussion.
How come we never noticed how stupid they were before! He's been beaten up like this, and they're still cowering and looking back and forth!
When there was no conclusion, someone suddenly glanced at their phone and exclaimed.
"Oh no, something's happened!"
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