The core of the Qin family's business empire, standing in the heart of Haicheng, is a cold and oppressive modern glass tower.
In front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, Qin Yuzheng stood with his back to the light, his figure as straight as a pine tree. The pure black custom-made suit fit the outline of his broad shoulders and narrow waist meticulously, outlining the majesty and power that controlled everything.
He had just finished a cross-border video conference, and the torrent of data scrolling on the screen had not yet completely faded from his deep eyes.
The private cell phone vibrated on the large ebony desk, and the screen lit up silently.
Qin Yuzheng's gaze returned from the window to the screen. There was no extraneous information, only a single photo from that special encrypted channel.
He picked up the phone with his slender fingers, slid his fingertips across the cold screen, and clicked it.
The photo enlarges before my eyes.
Ning Yunmeng's face, completely distorted, withered and hideous due to drugs and madness, occupied the entire screen.
Scarlet venom erupted from his hollow eyes, his chin was smeared with saliva, his withered fingers were twitching and scratching...
Every detail is captured with incredible clarity and impact.
Qin Yuzheng's gaze stayed on the photo for a full five seconds.
There was no emotion on his unparalleled handsome face. No pity, no pleasure, not even a hint of disgust.
That look was like the most sophisticated and calm instrument scanning an insignificant data report.
Then, he tapped his fingertips and exited the picture interface. The phone was placed back on the table, and the screen went dark, as if the shocking picture just now had never existed.
He picked up the intercom on the table and spoke in a low, steady voice, without a trace of emotion: "Ji Zhu, prepare the car. We'll be at Caesars Palace at 7 p.m."
"Yes, Mr. Qin." The assistant responded neatly from the other end of the phone.
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As night falls and the lights come on, the dazzling crystal chandeliers in the "Cloudtop" ballroom on the top floor of Caesars Palace illuminate the space like daylight.
A top auction dinner in the name of charity is in progress, with elegant people in fine clothes and clinking glasses.
The April evening breeze, carrying the slightly warm scent of flowers, blew in from the open terrace.
Qin Yuzheng's arrival instantly became the silent focus of the entire audience.
He walked steadily, and exuded a cold aura that kept strangers away, just like Moses parting the Red Sea. Wherever he passed, the noise automatically subsided, and the crowd subconsciously made way for him.
Those men and women who tried to come forward to talk to him stopped in their tracks when his cold gaze swept over them.
He walked straight to the best and relatively quiet VIP seat reserved for him by the organizers.
However, there are always some ignorant moths that try to fly towards the light source that looks cold but actually contains the power to burn everything.
A young woman wearing a champagne-colored strapless mermaid dress "happened" to be standing on the path leading to Qin Yuzheng's seat.
Her name is Ruan Weiwei, a rising star who has recently gained some popularity due to an idol drama and is now striving to seek higher-level resources.
She was surrounded by several wealthy businessmen who also had flattering smiles on their faces, but her eyes were fixed on Qin Yuzheng who was getting closer and closer.
Just as Qin Yuzheng was about to pass by her, Ruan Weiwei seemed to lose her balance and stumbled very "naturally". The champagne glass in her hand tilted, and the golden wine was about to spill on Qin Yuzheng's expensive black suit.
"Ouch!" A cry came with just the right amount of panic.
At the critical moment, a hand with distinct joints and as cold and white as jade firmly supported Ruan Weiwei's wrist.
The movements were swift and precise, with just the right amount of force, preventing the wine from spilling while avoiding excessive physical contact.
Ruan Weiwei looked up in shock and met a pair of narrow and smiling phoenix eyes.
The man was slightly shorter than Qin Yuzheng, but his figure was equally tall and superior. He wore a perfectly tailored dark grey suit with dark patterns, a silver grey silk shirt underneath, no tie, and one button of his collar was casually undone, revealing a lazy and uninhibited air of nobility.
That face was so handsome that it was almost bewitching, and his smile was as gentle as the warm spring sun, instantly dispelling the chill brought by Qin Yuzheng.
It’s Qin Yuheng.
"Miss, please be careful." Qin Yuheng's voice was clear and pleasant, with a reassuring magnetism.
He lowered his head slightly and looked at Ruan Weiwei with eyes so gentle that they could drown people.
"It would be a shame if such a beautiful skirt was stained with wine. Are you scared?" He naturally let go of her hand, as if the touch just now was just a pure gentlemanly gesture.
Ruan Weiwei's heart skipped a beat, then started beating wildly again.
The impact of the face in front of him was more aggressive than Qin Yuzheng's coldness, and that gentle smile was even more difficult to resist.
Her cheeks flushed, and her voice became even softer. "No...it's okay. Thank you, Second Young Master Qin. I was too careless and almost soiled Mr. Qin's clothes."
As she spoke, her eyes moved, and she looked at Qin Yuzheng with a bit of timid apology, "Boss Qin, I'm so sorry."
Qin Yuzheng's gaze paused for a moment on Qin Yuheng's face, deep and unfathomable. Then he swept over Ruan Weiwei, and only said "hmm" lightly as a response, and walked straight to his seat, as if the little episode just now was not worth mentioning.
Qin Yuheng had no intention of leaving.
He stood there, his smile unchanged, his eyes gently falling on Ruan Weiwei, with just the right amount of appreciation: "Ms. Ruan, is that you? I've seen your play, and your acting is very lively."
Ruan Weiwei was flattered, her face flushing even more. "Second Master Qin, you're too kind. These are just small roles. I'm still learning."
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