Upon seeing the incomparably beautiful face of Director Mu and witnessing how well their general treated her, the two soldiers immediately mistook Li Mu for the general's wife.
"This lunatic dares to steal a woman from our Commander Qin! He's asking for it! He should just stay outside and watch our Commander Qin pick up girls. You womanizing bastard!" the two soldiers thought to themselves.
After resting for a day, Li Mu felt much better and returned to the PRC Research Institute. He was relieved after personally confirming the data.
Knock, knock, knock—the sound of knocking on the door rang out.
"Enter." Qin Yin's cold voice rang out.
Li Mu walked in.
Qin Yin looked up at the person who haunted his dreams.
How is Director Mu's health?
I've almost fully recovered. Thank you for your concern, General.
So, what brings Director Mu here?
Your Excellency General, I have other matters to attend to and need to leave for a while.
Hmm? Sure.
Li Mu nodded slightly to Qin Yin in thanks before leaving.
Knock knock.
Enter.
Qin Shuai, Mu Shi, and Li Mingzhe left.
"Okay, prepare the plane to return to Kyoto." Qin Yin removed his mask, rubbed his temples, and gave the order.
Meng Hen didn't say anything, just agreed and respectfully withdrew.
"Boss," Assistant Wang knocked and cautiously entered.
Um?
They haven't made a move yet.
Okay, I understand.
Get ready to go back in a bit.
"Okay, sure!" Assistant Wang fawned.
The armed helicopter landed at the Qin family's private airport, where cars were already waiting.
After Qin Yin got off the helicopter, his assistant Wang scurried down behind him, opened the door, and Qin Yin got in. The convoy then headed towards the Qin family's old residence.
The Qin family's old residence.
Old Master Qin, Qin Yu, Qin Reng, Qin Yun, Qin Luochen, and several members of the collateral branches of the Qin family sat quietly in the Qin family's conference room.
Dad, what are you doing? We've been waiting for ages. Just tell me what's wrong. It's nothing to worry about the younger generation, but I can't take it. My back can't take it.
The speaker was Qin Ruifeng, the second son of Old Master Qin, and the current vice president of Qin Group.
As soon as Qin Ruifeng spoke, Qin Yu, Qin Reng, Qin Yun, Qin Luochen, and several members of the collateral branches all looked at him.
Oh? What happened to Uncle's back? If you're sick, get it treated; don't delay.
The person arrived before the voice.
Qin Yin strode in with his long legs and steady steps.
Qin Lao Er shuddered, his face plastered with a fake smile, a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
Ah Yin, you're finally back! Sit down.
Qin Yin sneered and sat down in the seat to the right of Old Master Qin.
Qin Yin's side was occupied by Qin Yu, Qin Reng, Qin Yun, and Qin Luochen, who sat at the very end of the table.
Qin Lao Er sat in the first seat to the left of Qin Lao Ye Zi, with several key figures from collateral branches sitting below him.
Alright, everyone's here. You've all received the invitation to the Crown Prince's selection of a consort. The banquet is fast approaching, and the gifts have been prepared. Please share your thoughts on who will attend.
After Mr. Qin finished speaking, the conference room fell silent.
Old Master Qin scanned everyone and finally fixed his gaze on Qin Yin.
Qin Yin sat there unmoved and indifferent, appearing completely unconcerned as if it were none of his business.
The three brothers glanced at Qin Yin, and seeing his calm and composed demeanor, they remained silent.
At this moment, Qin Lao Er, who was sitting at the very end and was about the same age as Qin Yin, darted around with his sly eyes and burst into laughter, breaking the silence.
Qin Ruifeng has two sons and one adopted daughter. His eldest son is Qin Qiong, his second son is Qin Chuan, and his adopted daughter is Qin Luoya. The one speaking is Qin Chuan, Qin Ruifeng's second son.
Qin Yu spoke with a forced smile, "Xiao Chuan, just say what you have to say."
Hehe, then I'll be frank. Our Qin family is different from other aristocratic families. Our family is mainly composed of warlords.
"Xiao Chuan, I am one of the three major figures in politics. If you say that, I won't be able to sit in this chair anymore," Qin Reng said with a sneer.
That's not what I meant. What I meant was that if someone from our Qin family were to participate in the selection of the crown prince's consort, there should be someone with military power among them.
My father really wanted to do his part for the Qin family and represent us at the Crown Prince's selection banquet. However, although my father was an elder in the Qin family, he did not have any military power.
"Hmph," Qin Yun snorted coldly, interrupting Qin Chuan as he was about to continue.
You mean, Second Uncle wants military power? Second Uncle, do you want military power?
The first sentence was spoken to Qin Chuan, and the second sentence was a question directed at Qin Ruifeng.
I didn't say that. Aren't we doing research? Qin Chuan didn't dare to say that outright, so he quickly denied it.
"Hey, Ah Yun, why are you so sensitive? It's true that you hold the military power of the entire country, but you're too young. How can you represent our Qin family? Don't you think so?" Qin Ruifeng sensed that the atmosphere was off and quickly tried to smooth things over.
Right, Dad?
After Qin Lao Er finished speaking, he looked at Qin Lao Ye Zi one last time.
This means that whether or not your son receives military power is up to you.
Unfortunately, before Old Master Qin could speak, he sat in the main seat with his eyes closed, ignoring everything.
Old Master Qin cursed Qin Ruifeng in his heart, almost uttering the curse aloud.
What a jerk! I wanted to give him room to grow so he wouldn't starve to death in the collateral branches, but you're trying to purge the court of corrupt officials!
Second Uncle, have you forgotten that Grandpa declared me the head of the Qin family six years ago? Am I, Qin Yin, not qualified to represent the Qin family at the selection of the crown prince's consort? Qin Yin's voice was icy cold, sending chills down the spines of those who heard it.
Uh, hehe, Ah Yin is right. If you hadn't reminded your second uncle, he would have almost forgotten. Yes, Ah Yin, as the head of the Qin family, you naturally have the right to represent the Qin family.
Qin Ruifeng almost ground his back teeth to powder. His elder brother had died, and he, Qin Ruifeng, should have been the first in line to inherit the family. However, the old master Qin defied all objections and directly appointed Qin Yin as the head of the Qin family. Qin Yin, with his strong hand, became the person in charge of the Qin family.
Qin Ruifeng was filled with resentment as he watched his elder brother's children achieve outstanding abilities and accomplishments.
The fact that his second brother was the head of the Qin family was enough to make him so angry that he would pinch his philtrum whenever he thought about it. He couldn't help but sigh that none of his eldest brother's sons were easy to deal with.
The eldest son had already built his own business empire from scratch through his own efforts when he was young. He stirred up quite a storm with his intelligence and talent, and he deserves the title of "extraordinary talent". He only returned to the Qin Group after the age of twenty-five. He was a business genius before Li Mu.
The third son, Qin Reng, has become one of the three most powerful figures in Chinese politics, controlling the political arena. Even with the Qin family's influence, his ability to remain unshaken in such a high position at such a young age is remarkable. He is decisive and efficient in his actions, and calm and collected in the face of adversity. Those in political circles and those who know him call him the "Immovable Underworld King."
The fourth prince took over military power at a young age and controlled all military power in China. He was ruthless and decisive, and no one dared to provoke him. He was known as the Smiling Asura.
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