Chapter 1319: Chapter 1295: Scandal
Xiao Lin sat in front of the computer, tapping on the keyboard. After the incident, Xiao Ya vanished without a trace as if disappearing into thin air. Asking Lao Jiu yielded no answers. This kid must be hiding something from him, as it was impossible not to encounter Xiao Ya in the ventilation shaft.
In the following days, Xiao Lin made a move that shocked everyone. He sent Xia Xue away; no one knew where she went, only that her presence vanished from Sin City. What was even more astonishing was that the dead one resurrected—Yelü Shou brazenly stood beside Xiao Lin, and with him appeared a woman, a girl.
Upon hearing Shao Qinyi’s news, Murong Lengyue was furious, consumed by jealous rage. To be more precise, the fear when Yelü Shou appeared in her line of sight was more than palpable.
Yelü Shou intentionally appearing within the influence of the Murong Clan felt like a ghost flitting before Murong Lengyue, with a smile on his lips. Shao Qinyi chased after him but lost his trace in the mall. When he returned to Murong Lengyue’s side, Xiao Yue was already searching for the target with a gun in hand, and in front of Murong Lengyue lay a human head, which he remembered was of the assassin he had sent out.
"He’s still alive!" Murong Lengyue trembled as she spoke. Shao Qinyi glanced at her; with Yelü Shou alive, Murong Lengyue’s hopes were completely dashed.
Watching the video captured on the spot, Xiao Lin’s face was expressionless. He dearly wished Yelü Shou’s death had nothing to do with this woman, but now it seemed he gave himself away.
"Shou, release the news. I want everyone in Palermo to know there is someone called Shao Weihua." Pressing the internal line, Xiao Lin coldly said.
The other end of the call naturally cut off, and in less than ten minutes, an online presence named ’I’m Always Watching You’ emerged, dispersing unheard-of reports. The content involved scandals involving major departments and information about government officials bribing each other, accompanied by image evidence. Among these was a report that Quan Zhendong, who had recently died, had a pedophilic tendency, with a blurry photo showing two adult men molesting a girl. One of the men was identified as Quan Zhendong by his profile, and another man with his back to the camera was highlighted in red with the name Quan Mingyuan and surrounded by question marks.
Quan Mingyuan, just returning from the hospital to his residence, was surrounded by a swarm of reporters at the door. Luckily, his driver was quick-witted, intercepting the journalists and escorting Quan Mingyuan into the car, leaving the place. After shaking off the relentless reporters, they arrived in front of an apartment building.
"Damn it, what’s going on?" Quan Mingyuan asked darkly, sitting in the car, while the driver rushed out to contact Shao Qinyi. He struck the car seat heavily, and before long, Shao Qinyi called. "Explain to me what’s going on?"
Shao Qinyi paused on the other end, transferring the phone from his right hand to his left before speaking. "Where is Young Master Quan now? If possible, check the internet."
"Damn it, what kind of attitude is this? I’m downstairs at your place," Quan Mingyuan said, frustrated with Shao Qinyi’s tone, his anger escalating.
"Please don’t get angry. Once you check it, you’ll understand immediately. I’ll come to you right away."
Murong Lengyue looked playfully at Shao Qinyi’s disdainful face. Xiao Lin seemed well prepared; revealing Yelü Shou’s survival at this moment implied he had substantial evidence against Quan Mingyuan.
"The person suddenly appearing online named ’I’m Always Watching You’ seems to have a lot on your internal affairs—could it be someone from your own ranks? Chairman Quan has always been cautious, and such privileged information isn’t easy for outsiders to obtain. Going back this way, it might not be easy for Quan Mingyuan to pass the hurdle!"
Shao Qinyi snorted coldly. "No need for Miss Murong to worry about this. No matter what, it’s an internal matter, and if it truly is an insider’s doing, it’s up to Chairman Quan to handle it."
Haha! Murong Lengyue laughed like a blooming flower, unfazed by Shao Qinyi’s attitude. "I’ll have Xiao Yue escort you. At least when he sees my people, Quan Mingyuan won’t do anything to you. Besides, I have an appointment with Xiao Mu today, so it works out."
Shao Qinyi thought for a while and didn’t refuse anymore. After all, the other party was influential, and it wouldn’t be wise to offend them. "Then thank you, Miss Murong."
This detour ended up being quite the roundabout journey. Xiao Yue parked in front of Shao Qinyi’s apartment. As soon as Quan Mingyuan saw Shao Qinyi emerge from the car, he rushed up. However, upon seeing Murong Lengyue in the vehicle, he suppressed his anger and forced a smile. "Miss Murong, hello."
"Young Master Quan, hope you don’t mind if I discuss something with Shao Qinyi!" Murong Lengyue lowered the car window, her expression hidden behind sunglasses.
"I don’t know what my subordinate has to discuss with Miss Murong."
Detecting the hostility in his words, Murong Lengyue smiled. "Young Master Quan, you have an excellent subordinate. Surely you would want a reliable aide during these current circumstances? Mr. Shao is very considerate, but unfortunately, his efforts have only been met with your distrust." Murong Lengyue removed her sunglasses and waved to Shao Qinyi. "I’ll consider your proposal, Mr. Shao."
Xiao Yue nodded at Quan Mingyuan before rolling up the car window and speeding away. Quan Mingyuan grabbed Shao Qinyi by the collar, his eyes blazing. "What did that woman mean?"
"Let’s talk upstairs." Shao Qinyi wriggled free from Quan Mingyuan’s grasp, glanced around, and said to the driver, "Go back and bring the young master’s change of clothes and daily necessities. Don’t let the journalists catch wind."
The driver nodded and left quickly. Shao Qinyi pulled Quan Mingyuan along and entered the apartment lobby.
In the roughly one hundred square meters dwelling, Quan Mingyuan tapped his feet on the coffee table, finding the place much smaller compared to his own villa. "Uncle Quan’s death is just the beginning. The internet reported allegations of you being a pedophile, that’s why journalists tracked down your residence." Knowing this young master wouldn’t bother looking at the reports himself, Shao Qinyi spilled the online rumors as soon as they entered the room.
"Me, a pedophile? What a joke." Quan Mingyuan jumped off the sofa.
Shao Qinyi ignored him and opened a laptop, pushing it in front of him. "That’s you in the photo, isn’t it?"
Quan Mingyuan was taken aback. The figure in the photo did indeed resemble him, and standing beside him was Quan Zhendong. But he couldn’t recall ever doing such a thing with his uncle. "I don’t remember this part."
"I can remind you, during our time in Hawaii, didn’t Uncle Quan find a thirteen-year-old girl?" Shao Qinyi lit a cigarette, squinting as he looked at Quan Mingyuan.
"That was three years ago, how am I supposed to remember all that?"
"Young master, are you still playing riddles with me? The one who handled the body was Shao Weihua, the one who took the fall for you was the Shandong snakehead. The police officer who closed the case is now deceased, also due to Shao Weihua’s handiwork. This case can be big or small, do you think such impulsive actions would be so easily forgotten?" The lighter clicked repeatedly as Quan Mingyuan sank into the sofa.
"It was you who spread the news!" Three years ago, in a moment of excitement, he had accidentally killed that girl. No one knew about it back then. His uncle assured him everything was cleaned up thoroughly, telling him not to worry. It was his only disgrace involving an underage girl.
Ha! Shao Qinyi shook his head, thinking only a fool like Quan Mingyuan would come to such a conclusion. "If they could uncover what happened three years ago, they could find out even more. With Uncle Quan already dead, young master, I suggest you stop for now and let me handle it."
"Do you think you can scare me with this? No one knows where Shao Weihua is now. If you plan to threaten me with this, it won’t work."
"Whatever my brother did, Chairman Quan will judge accordingly. I’m not worried about his safety, but the person leaking the news wants your reputation ruined. I estimate even more explosive news will be released in the coming days. For your sake, I suggest staying with me temporarily, going nowhere, and I will smooth things over with Xiao Lin. Hopefully, it can be resolved peacefully."
"Shao Qinyi, are you a peace envoy? Isn’t stepping on our Quan Family’s boat enough for you; now you want to align with Murong Lengyue? Are you planning to side with the Xiao Family now? Your brother dealt with the juvenile case three years ago, and now it’s being reported again. Did Shao Weihua betray me or is it you two brothers teaming up to eliminate me?"
The more Quan Mingyuan spoke, the more agitated he became. He was nearly pressing against Shao Qinyi. Shao Qinyi frowned, exhaling smoke as he pushed Quan Mingyuan away. "This isn’t Shao Weihua’s doing."
"You’re so sure? Weren’t you the one always defending your brother in front of the old man? Now he’s missing, yet you show no concern. Didn’t you meet in secret, that’s why you’re so calm?" Quan Mingyuan sneered. "Let me tell you, Shao Qinyi, don’t let me see Shao Weihua or I’ll kill him. Anyone who betrays the Quan Family won’t end well, including you. It’s best not to give me any reason to catch you out, or I’ll make you pay dearly."
Shao Qinyi raised an eyebrow; words were futile as Quan Mingyuan wasn’t listening at all. "I’ll remember your words, young master. For now, get some rest. I have matters to attend to out."
"Where are you going?" Quan Mingyuan blocked Shao Qinyi suddenly, suspicious filling his eyes.
Shao Qinyi glanced at him, using his shoulder to brush aside the hand blocking his path to the door.
"I’m going to meet the ruler of the doomed. A proper counterattack is necessary. The past assassins were too weak, that’s why the Xiao Family thinks we’re easy targets. I also don’t want Chairman Quan to risk a visit personally. As for the online reports, it’s best if you explain directly to Chairman Quan. The internet knows no borders, and it’s undoubtedly a blemish on his face." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)
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