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Song Hesheng was just an onlooker. Although the Qin Family and the Song Family had been friends for generations and Qin Changan had helped them a lot when he had just started his business, that was many years ago. As Qin Changan's business grew bigger and bigger, the Song Family gradually kept a distance from the Qin Family. The Old Master had a good sense of direction in this regard.
This sense of distance did not mean that they were estranged. It was just that they did not have too much involvement with the Qin Family in some matters. Even so, there were still rumors about the relationship between the Qin Family and the Song Family, which was inevitable.
The Song Family and the Qin Family took different paths. As the Qin Family's business got bigger and bigger, the Song Family had to keep a distance from the Qin Family. Otherwise, the younger generations of the Song Family would face more resistance if they went further.
Moreover, the old master was so old that he didn't want to be stained with any stains. The second generation of the Song Family didn't have any great achievements. The old master put all his hopes on the third generation. While he was still alive, he wanted to help them take a few more steps. Then he would take a few more steps.
Therefore, the Old Master had not said anything about the Qin Family until now. Moreover, the relationship of the interest group represented by the Qin Family was too complicated, which had long been beyond the Old Master's control. Naturally, the Old Master would not get involved in it.
Therefore, the Song Family and the Qin Family could only be said to be friends of gentlemen. They had contacts but no interests. The two members of the second generation of the Song Family did not have much contact with Qin Changan, especially after the marriage between Song Hesheng and Qin Ran failed.
The relationship between Song Hesheng and Qin Ran was a bit complicated. Song Hesheng liked Qin Ran at first, but Qin Ran never considered marriage. Song Hesheng finally stayed away and did not have much contact with Qin Ran.
Song Ruyu was more familiar with Qin Ran, and now she was closer to Qin Sheng.
When the matter of the Qin Family became more and more serious, Song Hesheng felt lucky that he did not get together with Qin Ran. Otherwise, the Song Family would have to get involved even if they did not want to. He and the Qin Family could only be tied together. If something happened to the Qin Family, his future would basically be ruined.
Therefore, after knowing the Old Master's thoughts, Song Hesheng naturally did not want his sister to have anything to do with Qin Sheng. It was estimated that the entire Song Family, except for the Old Master, had such thoughts.
However, Old Master was determined to keep his promise, and no one in the Song family could do anything about it. Most importantly, Song Ruyu was also inclined to do so.
This gave Song Hesheng a huge headache.
Fortunately, after what happened in Shanghai, Song Hesheng learned a lot of things, especially that thing, which made him feel very lucky, because he knew his sister very well.
If his sister knew about it, she would definitely cut off all contact with Qin Sheng. If his grandfather knew about it, he would not stop them at all.
Of course, Song Hesheng had to stop Song Ruyu from going to Shanghai. He hurriedly ran out and grabbed Song Ruyu, saying, "Ruyu, what are you doing? What does it have to do with you? It's just a grudge between them. Don't force yourself to take the blame."
Song Ruyu insisted, "But if it hadn't happened that night, they wouldn't have quarreled like this. It has something to do with me."
"I think you're worried about Qin Sheng," Song Hesheng said angrily.
Song Ruyu said calmly, "It has nothing to do with me. But it's all because of me. If I don't show up, do you think it's the right thing to do?"
Song Hesheng was about to blurt out that thing, but he suddenly changed his mind.
He felt that if he took the initiative to say it, it would not be as shocking as Song Ruyu seeing it with her own eyes or hearing it from her own mouth.
Therefore, Song Hesheng snorted and said, "Fine. Go ahead."
Song Ruyu felt that Song Hesheng was a little strange today, but she could not tell what was strange about him. She stared at Song Hesheng for a while, and finally turned around and walked into the siheyuan.
Song Hesheng was a little surprised. "You're giving up so soon?"
Song Ruyu stared at him and said, "Who said that? I'm going back to get my bag. My ID card and cell phone are still in it."
Song Hesheng was speechless. Sometimes, this sister of his really made him feel helpless. But he could not deny that this sister was too outstanding, even more outstanding than him. In the future, her achievements might not be lower than his. Therefore, Song Hesheng had always thought that no man could match up to his sister, at least not yet.
Qin Sheng was not worthy of her.
Today, in the Qin Family's siheyuan, there was a distinguished guest, who was also Qin Changan's acquaintance. He was the director of the Chang 'an Group, the man called Sixth Brother by Qin Changan and Zhao Anzhi.
The summer rain had not arrived, and the cool breeze was blowing.
In the yard, two men of about the same age were drinking Erguotou and talking cheerfully, but every word was mixed with the shadow of a sword. They were not as calm as they looked on the surface, and the atmosphere was not so harmonious.
Except for the two men, there was no one else in the whole yard. The bodyguards and servants of the Qin Family were all forbidden to enter. Only Gongsun stood at the door of the main hall to serve them.
Qin Changan drank a cup of wine to drown his sorrows, and said in a sad and funny tone, "Sixth Brother, we have known each other for decades. I followed you since we were children. Do you really want to force my brother to this step?"
During this period, Qin Changan's hair was getting whiter and whiter. In the past, when his hair was a little gray, he would dye it. Recently, he did not even have time to do so, so he showed his true colors. Therefore, when people saw the current Qin Changan, they would sigh that this once arrogant man was really old.
The old man, who was a few years older than Qin Changan and would be 70 years old after the Spring Festival, let out a long sigh and said, "Changan, do you really think that I, your brother, forced you to do this?"
"Sixth Brother, I know what you are thinking. But has it really come to this? If you are willing to go through hardships together, you will not be in this situation now," Qin Changan replied with a snort.
Brother Six shook his head helplessly and said, "Chang 'an, for any of us, this is the best ending. You have to be considerate of us. It's not that we don't want to do it, but what do you think will happen if we do it?"
"I don't know. I only know that you want to abandon the rook to save the king, and let me clean up this mess. I have done my best. I am the one who bears all the hardships, and I am the one who will be the scapegoat in the end. What do you want me to think?" Qin Changan laughed.
Sixth Brother squinted and said, "Don't we want to do it? If we don't want to do it, we may not be able to survive until now. We have been working hard at the beginning, and no one is willing to give up all of this. But what is the result? The more we challenge the bottom line of the higher-ups, the more difficult our situation is. That is why we have today's ending. "
"I am very disappointed," Qin Changan said with a bitter smile.
Everything that had come to this point was not what they wanted to see. But when it really came to this, they could only consider their own position and interests.
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. If they did not want to be crushed to death, they could only think of ways to save themselves. That was why Sixth Brother made such a choice.
"If we really want to blame someone, we can only blame ourselves for developing too crazily. Now that we have become the target of everyone, do you think it is possible for us to land safely? No one can resist the general trend. We can only go with the flow. It is obvious that the higher-ups want to kill the chicken to scare the monkey. If we still want to resist stubbornly, the result will be total annihilation. We will have nothing left. "When Sixth Brother said these words, he was also very sincere. But these words were no longer important, so it did not mean that he would continue to do so.
Qin Changan sneered and said, "If they can make it, why can't I?"
"Because you are Qin Changan, and because you are standing much higher than them. Let me say something unpleasant, do you also want to die a violent death like that person?" Sixth Brother's expression changed slightly, and he said very seriously. Today, he had come to find Qin Changan, which represented their final showdown. If Qin Changan still wanted to persist to the end, then they really could not blame him.
Qin Changan's expression changed instantly. He stood up abruptly and said, "Sixth Brother, are you threatening me?"
Sixth Brother shook his head and smiled bitterly. He stood up slowly and patted Qin Changan's shoulder. He said, "Changan, don't be so sensitive. How can I threaten you? Moreover, I am not that kind of person. I am just saying the worst case scenario, so that you can be prepared."
Qin Changan stared at this big brother, who had been unreliable in the past. In the end, he did not say a word. He just turned directly to the main hall, and then said to Gongsun, "See the guest out."
Gongsun walked over somewhat awkwardly and said to Sixth Brother, "Sixth Brother, I am sorry. Let me see you out."
They shed all pretenses of cordiality.
Sixth Brother stood there and looked at Qin Changan, who had already gone far away. He pondered for a few seconds. He did not expect that Qin Changan would do this. Why did he have to do this?
Everyone thought that this was the best ending, but why did he not admit it? Did it really become the worst ending? For everyone except Qin Changan, it was the best ending.
However, no matter how domineering Sixth Brother was, he would not do this. After all, after so many years of relationship, it really could not go that far.
But it did not mean that others would not do this.
Everyone knew that the Chang 'an Group had been selling their assets recently, especially those overseas assets that they had forcefully bought. Many people also knew that the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission had been keeping a close eye on the Chang' an Group's banking and insurance assets. Especially today, the Central Bank had criticized some problems of the Chang 'an Group, especially the transfer of assets.
Therefore, the Chang 'an Group and Qin Changan were pushed to the forefront again.
In the end, Brother Six still left. He did not look for Qin Changan to discuss anything with him. After he left, the storm, which had been brewing for a long time, finally arrived. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Qin Changan, who was sitting in the study, lit a cigarette. However, he did not take a puff for a long time.
In the temple on Mount Wutai, which used to be extremely shabby and was only slightly renovated now, the heavy rain also hit. The old monk, who had hidden his name, was chanting Buddhist scriptures. But the lightning and thunder outside had already covered his voice.
There was a loud bang.
Suddenly, an extremely ear-piercing muffled thunder resounded in the sky, resounding through the whole earth and frightening many people.
The Buddha beads in the old monk's hand were broken.
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