Qin Yuan smiled and waved his hand: "Don't say that, I just did what I should do. However, Jiaojiao, you should be more careful in the future. There is a mixed bag of people in this kind of place."
Meng Jiaojiao nodded with a solemn expression: "I know, but sometimes, I just want to come here to relieve the pressure. You know, since my father passed away, I feel like the whole world is pressing on my shoulders.
"
Hearing this, Qin Yuan couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Meng Jiaojiao. He gently patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't worry, with me here, everything will be fine."
The two continued to drink and chat, and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed. However, what they didn't know was that there was a pair of eyes silently watching them in the dark, full of jealousy and resentment...
As the night got darker, the crowd in the bar began to disperse. Qin Yuan and Meng Jiaojiao walked out of the bar and prepared to leave. However, at this moment, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in their sights.
"Jiaojiao, why are you here?" The person who came was none other than Meng Jiaojiao's stepmother, Li Wan. Her eyes were full of surprise and anger, as if she had discovered some ulterior secret.
When Meng Jiaojiao saw this, her expression changed. She quickly adjusted her mood and said coldly: "What does it have to do with you if I drink here?"
Hearing this, Li Wan was so angry that she trembled all over: "You... how could you do this! Not long after your father came in, you did this to yourself! Are you worthy of him?"
When Meng Jiaojiao heard this, her eyes suddenly turned red. She gritted her teeth and held back tears: "Don't mention my father! You have no qualifications! You don't understand me at all!"
After saying that, she turned around and ran away, leaving behind Li Wan and Qin Yuan who were stunned on the spot. Qin Yuan looked at Meng Jiaojiao's retreating back, and his heart was filled with worry.
When Qin Yuan saw this, he quickly chased after him.
The night was dark, and the sea breeze was blowing through the streets of Haidong City with a bit of coolness. Qin Yuan drove slowly on the empty road, with a gloomy-looking Meng Jiaojiao sitting in the passenger seat. The atmosphere in the car was heavy and depressing.
, only the faint light on the dashboard jumped between the two, as if trying to illuminate the haze in each other's hearts.
"Jiaojiao, what happened tonight..." Qin Yuan spoke, his voice gentle but with a hint of unnoticeable worry, "You should try to go as little as possible in the future. That kind of place is not suitable for you, you deserve a better life."
Meng Jiaojiao lowered her head, gently stroking the bag in her hand with her fingers, and looked out the window with empty eyes: "A better life? Qin Yuan, do you know? Since my father passed away, I feel that everything has lost its meaning." Meng Jiaojiao
The consortium, that name that once made me proud, has now become a pain in my heart."
Hearing this, Qin Yuan's heart tightened. He understood the pain in Meng Jiaojiao's heart, but he also knew that the comfort at the moment seemed feeble. But he still tried to persuade: "Jiaojiao, although your father is gone, you still have Tianyu, and you still have Tianyu.
We are the ones who care about you. The Meng Group is your home and Tianyu’s home, and it needs you to protect it together."
Meng Jiaojiao gave a wry smile and turned around, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes: "Protect? How to protect? Do you know? Now the Meng Group has become an empty shell, and all of the so-called partners seem to have heard of it.
The sharks smelled of blood and wanted a piece of the pie. My father's life's work was about to be destroyed in one moment."
Qin Yuan frowned. He did not expect that the situation of the Meng Group was so serious. But he knew that Meng Jiaojiao needed encouragement and support at this moment, rather than empty sympathy.
"Jiaojiao, I know this is difficult for you. But you can't give up like this, and your father in Tianzhiling won't want to see you like this. Besides, Tianyu is still young, and he needs your guidance and support. You are
His sister is also his role model." Qin Yuan's words were full of sincerity and power.
Meng Jiaojiao's eyes turned red when she heard this. She lowered her head and spoke slowly after a moment of silence: "Qin Yuan, do you know? I actually envy you. You have a firm goal, know what you want, and know who you are.
What should I do? What about me? I once thought that as long as I worked hard, I could satisfy my father and take the Meng Group to a higher level. But now, everything is over. I have lost the goal of striving for and also lost my life.
Motivation to move forward.”
Qin Yuan felt a pain in his heart. He stretched out his hand and patted Meng Jiaojiao's shoulder gently: "Jiaojiao, there will always be ups and downs in life. Although your father is gone, he left you more than just Meng Jiaojiao.
Consortium, as well as his wisdom and courage. You can't deny yourself so easily, let alone give up. Tianyu needs you, and Meng's Consortium also needs you. Moreover, you and I, we will get through this difficulty together.
"
Meng Jiaojiao raised her head, her eyes sparkling with tears, but more firmly and gratefully: "Qin Yuan, thank you. With you here, I feel that I have strength again. But, I really don't know what to do.
Only then can all this be saved.”
Qin Yuan smiled and said firmly: "Jiaojiao, remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you can never lose confidence and courage. The first thing we have to do is to find out the truth about your father's death. I believe,
As long as we find the truth, we can find a solution to the problem. Moreover, we have to re-plan the development direction of the Meng Group and find new growth points. This requires your wisdom and decision-making, as well as our joint efforts."
When Meng Jiaojiao heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes. She knew that Qin Yuan was right. She couldn't just give up. She still had responsibilities and a mission. Moreover, she didn't want her father's life's hard work to be ruined like this.
once.
"Okay, Qin Yuan." Meng Jiaojiao took a deep breath, as if she had made some determination, "I will cheer up. Let's work together to protect the Meng Group and find out the truth."
Hearing this, Qin Yuan felt relieved. He knew that Meng Jiaojiao finally got out of the haze in her heart and regained the motivation to move forward. He smiled and nodded: "That's right, Jiaojiao. I believe in you, and so do I."
We will definitely be able to get through this."
The car continued to drive forward, and the scenery outside the window was constantly changing. But the atmosphere inside the car had become much more relaxed. Meng Jiaojiao and Qin Yuan began to discuss the future plans of the Meng Group and how to conduct an investigation. Their
The conversation was full of wisdom and passion, as if we were drawing a blueprint for the future together.
Soon, the car stopped in front of the Meng family gate. Meng Jiaojiao got out of the car and looked back at Qin Yuan, her eyes full of gratitude and reluctance: "Qin Yuan, thank you tonight. Without you, I might still be here
Unable to extricate myself from the sinking.”
Qin Yuan smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "Jiaojiao, don't say that. We are friends and partners. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face it together and overcome it together."
Meng Jiaojiao nodded, with a firm light shining in her eyes: "Well, let's face it together and overcome it together. Qin Yuan, good night."
"Good night, Jiaojiao." Qin Yuan responded with a smile and watched Meng Jiaojiao walk into the house.
However, just when Meng Jiaojiao was about to disappear from sight, she suddenly turned around and shouted to Qin Yuan: "Qin Yuan, let's go to the company together tomorrow! I want to start over, for my father, for Tianyu, and for me.
Own!"
When Qin Yuan heard this, his heart was lifted. He knew that Meng Jiaojiao had completely emerged from the gloom and had regained her own light. He smiled, nodded, and responded loudly: "Okay! Let's work together tomorrow for the Meng Group.
For our future!”
In the night, the figures of the two gradually blurred. But their dialogue and determination were like the brightest stars in the night sky, lighting up each other's path forward.
In the dark night, Qin Yuan drove through the streets of Haidong City, thinking about his next plan. Meng Jiaojiao's lost and tenacious eyes kept reappearing in his mind, making him more determined to find out the truth.
.He knew that Meng Tianyu, as the male member of the Meng family, should also shoulder the responsibility at this moment, stay with Meng Jiaojiao and give her the most solid support.
The car stopped in front of the Meng family villa, and Qin Yuan rang the doorbell. After a while, Meng Tianyu rubbed his eyes and opened the door with a sleepy look.
"Tianyu, why aren't you asleep yet?" Qin Yuan looked at the young man in front of him, with a hint of reproach and concern in his tone.
Meng Tianyu yawned and scratched his head: "Brother Qin, I can't sleep, my heart is always in chaos. Sister, is she... okay?"
Qin Yuan patted Meng Tianyu's shoulder gently with a firm look in his eyes: "Tianyu, your sister needs you very much now. Although she looks strong on the surface, she is actually very fragile inside. As the only man in the family, you should spend more time with her.
Stay with her and give her some comfort and support."
When Meng Tianyu heard this, his eyes sharpened, and he seemed to understand something instantly: "Brother Qin, you are right. I should spend more time with my sister. She has to bear too much by herself."
Qin Yuan nodded and softened his tone: "Well, that's right. Your sister needs the company of her family very much now. Moreover, you can't be immersed in sadness all the time. You have to cheer up and protect this family with you."
Meng Tianyu took a deep breath, with a firm light shining in his eyes: "Brother Qin, don't worry, I will do it. Then... what are you going to do next?"
Qin Yuan pondered for a moment, and a sharp flash appeared in his eyes: "I plan to investigate the last suspect, Liu Defa. Your father had many interactions with him during his lifetime, and as far as I know, his recent behavior is also very suspicious."
Meng Tianyu frowned when he heard this: "Liu Defa? I have heard of that person, but I don't know much about him. Brother Qin, you must be careful when checking him, he is not a good person."
Qin Yuan smiled and patted his chest: "Don't worry, Tianyu. I have my own sense of proportion. Your task now is to accompany your sister well and let her feel the warmth of family. Leave other matters to me."
Meng Tianyu nodded, his eyes full of trust in Qin Yuan: "Brother Qin, you must be careful. I will wait for you to come back and uncover the truth together."
Qin Yuan smiled and nodded, turned around and left the Meng family villa. He knew that the next road would be full of unknowns and dangers, but for Meng Jiaojiao and the Meng family, he was willing to go through fire and water without hesitation.
In the night, Qin Yuan's figure gradually disappeared at the end of the street. Meng Tianyu closed the door, turned and walked towards Meng Jiaojiao's room. He knew that his sister must need him very much at this moment.
Early the next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on the land of Haidong City, Qin Yuan had already changed into casual clothes and was about to set out to find clues about Liu Defa. He knew in his heart that finding Liu Defa would not be easy.
Easy, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, he will not give up.
After some inquiring and investigation, Qin Yuan finally learned a secret about Liu Defa - he likes to go to underground casinos very much! This discovery made Qin Yuan's eyes light up. He knew that underground casinos often hide all kinds of dirty transactions and
Secret, maybe there, he can find more clues about Liu Defa.
So, Qin Yuan dressed up in disguise and sneaked into the underground casino where Liu Defa often went. The casino was bustling with people, filled with smoke, and various gambling games were going on. Qin Yuan looked around, looking for Liu Defa's figure.
Finally, he saw Liu Defa at a gambling table in a corner. Liu Defa, with a sinister face and cunning eyes, was concentrating on the gambling game. Qin Yuan was secretly happy and quietly approached Liu Defa.
"Hey, isn't this Boss Liu? How are you lucky today?" Qin Yuan greeted him pretending to be familiar, trying to get more information.
Liu Defa raised his head and glanced at Qin Yuan, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes: "Who are you? I don't seem to know you."
Qin Yuan smiled, took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket, and placed it on the gaming table: "Boss Liu, don't be so nervous. I'm here to play a few games, and I want to make friends with Boss Liu."
When Liu Defa saw this, the vigilance in his eyes relaxed a little: "Oh? Making friends? Then you have to be careful, I am not easy to get along with."
Qin Yuan smiled and didn't take it seriously: "What are you talking about, Boss Liu? I think Boss Liu is also a cheerful person. How about we have a bet to establish friendship?"
When Liu Defa heard this, he laughed loudly: "Okay! I like people who are refreshing! Then let's have a game!"
So, the two started a fierce gambling game. Qin Yuan deliberately let Liu Defa win, and gradually gained Liu Defa's trust.
"Brother, you are so lucky!" Liu Defa smiled proudly and patted Qin Yuan on the shoulder, "But it doesn't matter. Brother, I will teach you two tricks to ensure that you will win every time you gamble in the future!"
Qin Yuan smiled and pretended to be grateful: "Thank you very much, Boss Liu, for your advice. But having said that, Boss Liu likes gambling so much. I wonder if there is any special place? I heard that some casinos have a lot of good things hidden there.
Where’s the stuff?”
When Liu Defa heard this, his eyes trembled, but he quickly returned to normal: "Oh? Brother, do you know this too? It seems that you are also an expert. But you can't go to those places casually, you have to have connections."
Qin Yuan's heart moved, and he knew that Liu Defa had taken the bait. He smiled mysteriously: "Boss Liu, to tell you the truth, I actually have some connections. It's just that I haven't found a suitable partner. I don't know if Boss Liu has any.