The phone was still ringing with a busy tone. Qin Xiao held the phone, the amused and exasperated expression on his face not yet completely gone.
Tang Manbing? Tang Manshuang?
The two quirky Tang sisters, one reserved and the other lively.
Two billion... pocket money?
He rubbed his temples, feeling that the waters of the powerful families in the capital were even deeper and more unfathomable than he had imagined.
Two billion in pocket money, these two Tang sisters are really... special.
However, he did not immediately call back the unfamiliar number to investigate the whereabouts of this "secret stash of money".
His intuition told him that there were more important things to confirm right now.
Although Gu Siqing's tone was calm and even warm with support when she called, Qin Xiao felt that beneath that cool demeanor lay a subtle hint of fatigue and pressure.
His mind stirred slightly, and his consciousness sank into his brain.
The interface for the "Villain Transmigration System" appeared, with various data flowing across a pale blue screen.
Qin Xiao's gaze immediately locked onto the character relationships section, finding the name "Gu Siqing".
Next to her profile picture, besides the number representing her favorability rating, there was a small, constantly flashing black heart icon.
"Yun Yiyi, what is this?"
Qin Xiao's voice rang in his mind, tinged with a hint of confusion.
【Huh? Brother Qin Xiao, did you see that black heart?】
Yun Yiyi's voice was clearly flustered, and even a little cracked.
【Oh no! Oh no! Something terrible has happened!】
[That's an indicator of extreme negative emotion detected by the system! It means the target person is extremely depressed and on the verge of a breakdown! If it's serious... if it's serious, it might...]
Yun Yiyi seemed hesitant to utter that word.
"What will happen?" Qin Xiao pressed, his tone turning serious.
[He might... commit suicide!]
[Waaaaah, Brother Qin Xiao, if the female lead dies, this world will collapse and go out of control because of a key plot point! We'll all be doomed!]
Yun Yiyi's voice was trembling with sobs, filled with fear.
Qin Xiao's heart sank.
Is Gu Siqing going to commit suicide?
How could a woman who is always calm and composed in front of outsiders, as unapproachable as an iceberg, be forced to this point?
Was it because of family pressure? Or because of Ye Chen's engagement? Or perhaps... because she just recklessly mobilized 3 billion yuan to help her?
Before he could think further, a chilling coldness instantly swept over Qin Xiao's entire body.
He abruptly put down the documents in his hand, grabbed his coat from the back of the chair, turned around, and rushed out of the conference room.
"President Qin?"
"Mr. Qin, where are you going?"
The executives behind him shouted in astonishment, but Qin Xiao paid no attention.
He rushed into the private elevator and pressed the button for the first floor as fast as he could.
The elevator doors slowly closed, reflecting his cold and icy profile, his eyes so sharp they seemed to pierce through everything.
The previous calm planning and strategic maneuvering were completely shattered at this moment.
Nothing is more important than Gu Siqing's safety.
The sports car engine roared with a deep rumble, like a black lightning bolt tearing through the night sky of the capital, speeding towards the Gu family manor.
The Gu family manor was brightly lit and heavily guarded.
When Qin Xiao's sports car screeched to a halt outside the gate, several bodyguards in black suits with stern expressions immediately surrounded him.
"Mr. Qin, please wait."
The lead bodyguard spoke politely, but his eyes held an undeniable wariness.
"The Gu family is not hosting guests tonight."
"Get out of the way!"
Qin Xiao pushed open the car door, his voice icy and chilling.
"I want to see Gu Siqing."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, without the head of the family's order, no one is allowed to enter, let alone see the young lady."
The bodyguards showed no sign of backing down, and a circle of encirclement was subtly formed around them.
Just then, a dignified middle-aged man's voice came from inside the door.
"Let him in."
Upon hearing the noise, the bodyguards immediately made way for them.
Qin Xiao strode into the manor and immediately saw Gu Tianxiong, Gu Siqing's father and the current head of the Gu family, standing at the entrance of the main house.
Gu Tianxiong looked at Qin Xiao with undisguised contempt and scrutiny on his face.
"Qin Xiao, you actually dared to come."
“My daughter is already engaged. You, a notorious playboy, why aren’t you staying at your Qin Group and cleaning up your mess? What are you doing here in my Gu family? And you even want to pursue my Siqing? It’s ridiculous!”
Qin Xiao met Gu Tianxiong's gaze, a cold smile curving his lips.
"So, you'd rather marry your carefully raised daughter off to a guy with an unknown background who, after all the investigations, just seems like a retired security guard?"
"you!"
Gu Tianxiong was speechless and turned ashen-faced, unable to refute Qin Xiao's words for a moment.
Ye Chen's identity is indeed a major concern for the Gu family. Apart from the master's prophecy, they can't find any valuable background information.
"Young man, don't get so angry."
An old but powerful voice slowly rang out.
Old Master Gu, leaning on his cane, walked out from behind Gu Tianxiong, his eyes cloudy yet sharp with a keen understanding of the world.
"Siqing's engagement was arranged by me."
"Back then, the wandering master said that his disciple Ye Chen was born with great fortune and had the potential to rise from the depths of the abyss. He would surely help my Gu family rise to new heights and take another step forward."
Gu Tianxiong chimed in, his tone tinged with annoyance.
"Furthermore, Qin Xiao, we have just discovered that Si Qing has secretly used family resources to inject 3 billion into your Qin Group!"
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