Getting Into Trouble
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This was a profitable business. He had found Hong Xing, completed Jiang Xianbang's task, and kept that thing. The old thing that had lasted for more than two years was completely over. Qin Sheng felt very relaxed. He felt that the sun in the early winter was warmer than usual. Qin Sheng was in a good mood.
Zhang Zibang did not hesitate and immediately prepared to go to Xining Tower Temple. Zhang Ziyu was left in Hangzhou to deal with the trivial matters. After Zhang Zibang left, Zhang Ziyu was still worried about Qin Sheng. "I always feel that you're up to no good."
Qin Sheng really did not have any good intentions. He was planning to inform the Song Family later. What happened in the past? Let's restore the situation in the past now. Don't involve me in the fight between the Zhang Family and the Song Family.
"I live in Shilin Huayuan, Shanghai. My phone is always on. With your ability, if I lie to you, it'll be easy to find me again." Qin Sheng told Zhang Ziyu the truth.
Zhang Ziyu snorted. "I hope everything goes well. Otherwise, you'll have to be careful."
Qin Sheng could not be bothered with the insensitive Zhang Ziyu. After asking where Zhao Song and Zhao Quan were, he went downstairs to deal with the two troublemakers.
In the bedroom downstairs, Zhao Song did not eat for the whole day. He kept thinking about how Third Uncle betrayed Mr. Jiang. What would Mr. Jiang do to them? Would he kill them all?
When the door to the room was pushed open, Zhao Song was still in a daze. He had entered society at a young age and experienced the different classes and complexities of society. This made him much more mature than his peers. Most children of his age were still enjoying the last years of school life, but he had been working hard with his uncle to survive since a young age. Perhaps he was more suited for this kind of life, or perhaps he deserved a better life, but there was never a second chance in life. After choosing a path, he could only continue moving forward.
"What are you thinking about?" Qin Sheng whispered. Zhao Song finally came back to his senses. The room was full of cigarette butts and the curtains were drawn. It was as if his life had fallen into darkness.
Seeing Qin Sheng come in, Zhao Song quickly got up and said, "Brother Qin, you're here."
"If I don't come, I'm afraid you'll take things too hard." Qin Sheng gave Zhao Song a cigarette, planning to have a good chat with him.
Zhao Song lit up his cigarette and took the initiative to light it for Qin Sheng. Although he was a man of few words, he was very perceptive. Perhaps he had been influenced by his uncle.
"Brother Qin, how does Mr. Jiang plan to deal with my Third Uncle?" Zhao Song couldn't help but ask.
Qin Sheng asked back, "What do you think?"
Zhao Song's eyes flickered with worry. He trembled and said, "You're not going to kill my Third Uncle, are you?"
Qin Sheng laughed out loud. He guessed that both Zhao Song and Zhao Quan were thinking the same thing. When Qin Sheng asked how he should deal with this pair of uncle and nephew, Jiang Xianbang hesitated for a moment and finally gave an answer that surprised Qin Sheng. This was not in line with Jiang Xianbang's usual style of doing things. Qin Sheng did not ask much and just did as he was told.
"Brother Qin, what are you laughing at?" Zhao Song asked, puzzled.
Qin Sheng explained, "I'm laughing at your good luck. Mr. Jiang has let you off. Considering that there were no major problems this time, Brother Hong is fine, everything is still there, and your uncle has been with him for so many years, he asked your uncle to retire and go home. Don't do this anymore. Otherwise, if he finds out, he won't give you a second chance."
"Really, Mr. Jiang really said that?" Zhao Song was a little excited. This result was far beyond his expectations. If it was true, it would be great. Zhao Song, who was usually a man of few words, had an excited smile on his face.
Qin Sheng smiled bitterly and said, "Why would I lie to you? I'll ask him about some things later, then he can leave. He has to leave Hangzhou within three days."
"That's great. Thank you, Brother Qin. Thank you, Mr. Jiang," Zhao Song said incoherently. He had been worried since last night. If his uncle died, he really didn't know what to do.
Qin Sheng sighed and said, "Zhao Song, if your uncle goes back, where will you go?"
After spending a few days together, Qin Sheng admired Zhao Song, so he had some considerations.
"Me?" Zhao Song instantly fell into confusion.
Qin Sheng recalled the conversation he had with Zhao Song when he first got to know him. He smiled and said, "Didn't you tell me that your uncle would retire after working for another three years? By then, you would go back to your hometown and start a small business. After that, you would get married and have children."
"Brother Qin, I don't want to go back," Zhao Song suddenly looked up at Qin Sheng and said very sincerely.
Qin Sheng was puzzled and asked, "Why?"
"I came from a small place and I don't want to go back. I was joking with you in the past. Uncle does plan to retire, but I want to stay in the big city. I want to make a name for myself," Zhao Song said firmly.
"Then what? Your uncle is gone, how are you going to make a name for yourself?" Qin Sheng laughed and said.
Zhao Song didn't know if he grabbed onto a rope in his confusion, or if he had identified Qin Sheng. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Qin, I'll follow you from now on. I think you'll definitely achieve something."
"Me?" Qin Sheng suddenly laughed out loud and said, "Zhao Song, Zhao Song, I don't even know what to do. How can I care about you? I think you're just trying to find a doctor in a desperate situation."
"Yes, but not exactly." Zhao Song shook his head and said, "Mr. Jiang trusts you and I admire your way of doing things. I think I can trust you. Moreover, I have nowhere to go now. Even if I'm wrong, I can only take a gamble."
"You're quite honest," Qin Sheng said happily.
Zhao Song still insisted, "Brother Qin, just let me follow you."
Qin Sheng was deep in thought and did not rush to answer. He was thinking about one thing. Jiang Xianbang was grooming him to be his successor. He really needed his own people to do some things. Zhao Song had followed Zhao Quan for so many years, he should have some understanding of some things. Maybe it would be useful.
After a long time, Qin Sheng finally raised his head and stared at Zhao Song. "You can follow me, but I don't have the ability to help you make a name for yourself now. You have to endure it slowly, but I have a request."
"What request?" Zhao Song asked seriously.
Qin Sheng said in a low voice, "Absolute loyalty. If you learn from your uncle, I'll definitely kill you with my own hands."
"Okay," Zhao Song replied without hesitation.
Of course, Qin Sheng would not believe such cheap loyalty. It was just that Zhao Song was useful to him. So he said, "After your uncle leaves, you stay in the hospital to look after Brother Hong. Wait for my arrangements in the future."
After saying this, Qin Sheng got up and left. Zhao Song had brains, skills, and a pretty good appearance. He would definitely be useful in the future.
After leaving Zhao Song's place, Qin Sheng went to Zhao Quan's place.
Zhao Quan's windowless room had the lights on. There was a bottle of Niulanshan Erguotou on the table, but it was almost empty. There were still some leftovers from outside. He was much more relaxed than Zhao Song.
"Are you here to send me off?" Zhao Quan, who was leaning against the bed, said absent-mindedly.
Qin Sheng did not deny it. He nodded and said, "Yes, on behalf of Mr. Jiang."
"Then do it. I'll take responsibility for my own actions. This is the path I chose. I've lost and I'll bear the consequences. However, this has nothing to do with Zhao Song. I hope you won't take it out on him." Zhao Quan was a man of his word, but he was also worried for Zhao Song. This was what he was most afraid of.
"Of course we won't take it out on him. You can rest assured," Qin Sheng said with a smile. Then, he pulled a chair over and sat down, ignoring the dust on it. He said, "But before that, I have a few things to clarify. Mr. Jiang also wants to know."
"Ask away," Zhao Quan said casually, without even lifting his head.
Qin Sheng said slowly, "Why did you betray Mr. Jiang? He's been good to you all these years."
"The reason is simple. Jiang Xianbang is going to die. I don't want to die with him. After earning this money, I plan to bring Zhao Song back to my hometown and hide our identities." At this point, Zhao Quan had no intention of hiding anything.
This sentence shocked Qin Sheng. Jiang Xianbang was going to die? Why did Zhao Quan say that Jiang Xianbang was going to die?
"You definitely don't understand. These people don't want the ancient bronze sword from the Warring States Period. They want Hong Xing. He knows too many of Jiang Xianbang's secrets. I'm just cashing in and getting the ancient bronze sword from the Warring States Period. This way, it'll be enough for me to retire," Zhao Quan explained slowly.
Qin Sheng fell into deep thought. No wonder Jiang Xianbang wanted to see Hong Xing alive or dead. If he betrayed him, he would kill him directly. So that was why.
It seemed that Jiang Xianbang had realized that the risk was not right.
After coming back to his senses, Qin Sheng still did not understand. He continued to ask, "That night, was it you who set it up?"
"It was me."
"Why did you fake your death?"
"To cover my tracks. This way, I could completely clear my name. After everything was over, I contacted Zhao Song and left with him. From then on, I disappeared."
"Why didn't you kill me and let me go?" Qin Sheng continued to ask.
Zhao Quan shook his head and said, "I thought about killing you. But when we were in the car, I knew that you really didn't know where the ancient bronze sword was. So it was useless to kill you. It would only make Jiang Xianbang's counterattack more violent. By then, it was very likely that I would get into trouble. Secondly, if I kept you alive, I might not be able to find that thing."
"I understand." Qin Sheng said thoughtfully. This Zhao Quan was really astute. He had really underestimated him.
Zhao Quan sneered and said, "What else do you want to ask? Ask away."
"Nothing." Qin Sheng had already asked all the questions he needed to ask.
Zhao Quan stood up and said, "Then let's do it."
He was already prepared to face death. When he made that choice, he had already thought of the worst. But wealth came from danger. This was a big deal.
However, at this time, Qin Sheng suddenly said, "You go. Mr. Jiang will let you go. Leave Hangzhou and wash your hands of the world. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."
"What?" Hearing Qin Sheng's words, Zhao Quan's expression changed instantly. He was stunned and did not know what to do. He did not expect the final result to be like this. Jiang Xianbang actually let him go.
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