Take a Gamble
Mina was just a woman who lived like a princess. Of course, she was a little shocked to see Qin Sheng all of a sudden. However, Cao Da was a man who had been through great storms and waves. He was not too surprised by such a small thing. It was just that it was so sudden that he was slightly surprised.
Cao Da should be the first to know that Qin Sheng was not dead. After all, when Qin Sheng came to Hangzhou, it was he who had discussed with Zhuang Zhou. During the period when Qin Sheng was in Hangzhou, Cao Da would also tell Zhuang Zhou immediately if there was any movement, because he knew that Zhuang Zhou represented Qin Changan.
At that time, Cao Da knew better than anyone else what had happened to Qin Sheng. He also knew that the Qin Family had let Qin Sheng go free behind the scenes, but at the same time, they had been keeping an eye on him in secret. Consequently, Cao Da had not intervened and allowed Qin Sheng to leave Hangzhou.
Later, Cao Da also knew about the process of the chase and escape. This was all told by Zhuang Zhou. Therefore, he knew that Qin Sheng was not dead immediately.
Later, Zhuang Zhou told Cao Da that the Qin Family had already taken Qin Sheng back to the Qin Family. Qin Sheng was no longer the Qin Sheng from before. From now on, Qin Sheng was the Eldest Young Master of the Qin Family, as well as the only heir of Qin Changan and the Qin Family.
Cao Da was very happy about this news. It meant that Qin Sheng's efforts in Hangzhou would finally be rewarded.
However, to Cao Da's surprise, there was no news of Qin Sheng after that. Qin Sheng had not contacted him since then, let alone going back to Hangzhou to see him. He believed that with Qin Sheng's current status, those enemies in Hangzhou would not dare to do anything to Qin Sheng at all. Otherwise, what awaited them would be the Qin family's monstrous rage.
Unconsciously, it was already the end of May. More than half a year had passed, but Qin Sheng still did not contact him. This made Cao Da wonder if Qin Sheng misunderstood him or if there was something else.
Especially during this period, those forces in Hangzhou suppressed him, so he had to choose to quit Jianghu. He sold almost all his businesses, leaving only the food and beverage business that Qin Sheng was in charge of at that time and a livehouse.
Cao Da believed that the Qin Family definitely knew what had happened to him, but they did not choose to help him. This made Cao Da a little surprised and a little angry. However, Cao Da did not take the initiative to ask the Qin Family for help. Because Cao Da believed that as long as Qin Sheng came back, the Cao family would definitely rise again. However, at that time, it would be his son's business, which had little to do with him. He was already old.
Some time ago, when Angie, Yu Fengzhi and Lyu Yuan collectively resigned and returned to Shanghai, Cao Da knew that Qin Sheng might have arrived in Shanghai, although they used other reasons and excuses. All along, Cao Da had not deliberately inquired about Qin Sheng's news. He believed that his previous efforts would definitely be rewarded. The Qin family had not helped him and Qin Sheng had not contacted him. They definitely had their reasons. However, these were all things that would happen sooner or later. Therefore, Cao Da just went with the flow.
Now, Qin Sheng had finally appeared. The thing that Cao Da had been thinking about had finally been settled.
"You're back." Cao Da's calmness was within Qin Sheng's expectations. After all, he already knew that Cao Da was merely a pawn of the Qin Family. Back then, everything he had done in Hangzhou was instructed by the Qin Family.
Cao Da slowly stood up and walked over. He said, "Then sit down. You're not an outsider, so I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Qin Sheng smiled and sat next to Cao Da. At the same time, he asked the maid to pour tea for Qin Sheng. At this time, Mi Na came in with Yu 'er. She finally came back to her senses and returned to normal. She greeted him very politely. "Qin Sheng, when did you return to Hangzhou? I haven't seen you contact us for such a long time. Is there anything wrong?"
Mi Na was more approachable. In the past, she got along very well with Qin Sheng. They treated each other like friends. After all, their age difference was not big, so there was no generation gap. When Qin Sheng got along with Cao Da's wife, he had to treat her like an elder. He was more well-behaved and cautious.
"I just came back yesterday. Today, I came to visit Uncle Cao. More than half a year has passed without me noticing. I don't know how you've been," Qin Sheng replied with a smile.
Although Mi Na knew that Cao Da had left in low spirits due to his career, she could not say this in front of outsiders. She just replied, "We're still the same. Everything is good. We don't have to worry about food and clothing. I just don't know how you've been during this period of time."
Qin Sheng glanced at Cao Da and said, "Second Aunt, I'm doing well. I did encounter some problems in the past, but they've all been resolved. Uncle Cao knows about this."
"Oh, oh, oh. That's good. That's good." Mi Na smiled faintly.
Since Mi Na was here, Cao Da could not talk about business with Qin Sheng. He waved his hand and said, "You take Yu 'er out to play. I have something to talk to Qin Sheng about."
Mi Na nodded. After she said goodbye to Qin Sheng, she left with her daughter.
"It's been so long since you came back to Hangzhou. I guess you already know what happened in the past. Do you have a grudge against me and blame me for hiding it from you?" Cao Da went straight to the point. He had no desire for anything, so there was no need to hide it. Otherwise, it would make Qin Sheng uncomfortable.
Cao Da's straightforwardness was exactly what Qin Sheng wanted. Qin Sheng smiled and said, "To be honest, I was a little resentful at the beginning. But this resentment was not towards you, Uncle Cao. It was only towards the old man. Later on, I figured out a lot of things, so I didn't have any resentment. After all, it's not up to you. Anyway, I'm still very grateful to Uncle Cao for taking care of me in the past. The reason why I came back so late was that I was always entangled with various things."
"You really don't have any resentment?" Cao Da asked again.
Qin Sheng laughed and said, "I really don't have any resentment. Uncle Cao, you don't have to doubt this. If I really had resentment, I wouldn't have come to see you. After all, it's between you and the old man. In the end, it has nothing to do with me."
Since Qin Sheng had said so, Cao Da was relieved and said, "That's good."
When they met again, their status was not the same as before. However, even at that time, Cao Da was still very respectful to Qin Sheng. In the eyes of outsiders, this was not the attitude of an elder to a junior. It was more like the way between friends. As for the reason, only Cao Da himself knew at that time.
Now, when Cao Da faced Qin Sheng again, he really had to be polite. This was the Young Master of the Qin Family, the successor of Qin Changan.
Cao Da asked casually, "So, did you come back to Hangzhou for something this time, or did you just come back to have a look?"
Qin Sheng said thoughtfully, "I haven't come back for a long time. It just so happens that I have something to do, so I came back to have a look. Some stories of the old places and old people need to be explained from the beginning to the end, and some at least need to be settled."
After hearing this, Cao Da was very clear about what Qin Sheng came back for. Obviously, he was going to take revenge. However, Cao Da did not know about these things that happened during this period. At the same time, he did not care about them. He turned a deaf ear to what was going on outside and focused on drinking tea and growing flowers.
Cao Da kindly reminded, "I can't help you now. You must be careful. Those people are not ordinary. They are all experienced in Jianghu."
Qin Sheng asked with interest, "Uncle Cao, you don't have to worry about these. I have made some preparations. However, I heard that Uncle Cao almost sold all his businesses under the pressure of several forces. Now that I am back, I will definitely help Uncle Cao vent his anger. At that time, I will give Uncle Cao a share of the cake. You don't need to do anything. Just take it as me returning your favor."
Qin Sheng's words were very straightforward. After all, Cao Da was an old fox for many years. How could he not understand what Qin Sheng meant?
What Qin Sheng meant was that he came back for revenge. As for how he would do it, Cao Da did not know. However, since Qin Sheng was so confident, it meant that he was almost ready. In that case, someone would definitely fall at that time. It would be either Third Master Wu or the Old Monk, or both of them. After they fell, there would probably be many people who coveted such a big share of the cake. Then, Qin Sheng asked him if he would like to eat a piece. As long as he nodded yes, Qin Sheng would definitely save a piece for him. It was estimated that this piece of cake would not be small. It would definitely be more than what he had lost over the years. After all, Qin Sheng said that he was returning his favor.
However, Cao Da was already old and did not have that kind of ambition. Now that the tide had completely ebbed, there was no need for him to go to the sea to make trouble, in case he did not even know how he died at that time. He only had his son to rely on. At the same time, he wanted his son to take a different path.
Therefore, Cao Da refused tactfully. "Forget it. I have already retired. I don't want to get involved in these trivial things. Just leave it to those powerful big shots."
Qin Sheng was very surprised by Cao Da's refusal. However, since he had already said so, Qin Sheng did not insist. However, how could he return the favor that he owed the Cao Family?
Cao Da said directly, "Qin Sheng, I know you want to return the favor. However, I am really old. There is no need for me to make trouble anymore. If you really want to return the favor, help Cao Zhang more in the future on my behalf. As an old man, I am not capable anymore."
Qin Sheng immediately understood what he meant and asked, "Uncle Cao, do you have any arrangement for Cao Zhang?"
"I don't have any arrangement. But I don't have anything else now except a pile of money lying in my bank account. He can do whatever he wants in the future, as long as he likes it. Anyway, I will support him. But I believe that as long as he follows you, he will definitely make a profit." Cao Da said it more euphemistically this time. "That's right.
Qin Sheng instantly understood that Cao Da wanted to use this favor to tie his son, Cao Zhang, to the big boat of the Qin Family and the Chang 'an Family in the future. This seemed to be a long-term plan. After all, he was the future helmsman of the Chang' an Family and the Qin Family. It had to be said that Cao Da was very far-sighted.
However, now the Chang 'an Family and the Qin Family were already in a precarious situation. If it was in the past, Qin Sheng could understand it. However, at this time, it did not seem to be a wise move to choose the Qin Family and the Chang' an Family.
Qin Sheng asked directly, "Uncle Cao, I think you should know the situation of our family during this period. If you make such a choice, aren't you afraid that your efforts will be in vain?"
Cao Da replied very calmly, "Qin Sheng, how can I not know? Which drinking party and dinner table do you want to talk about your family's affairs? However, most people's success is nothing more than winning the gamble at the most critical points. These years, I have been through the same thing. So why don't I gamble again this time? If I win the gamble, in the future, the Cao Family will really be successful with the Qin Family. If I lose the gamble, it doesn't matter. The children and grandchildren will have their own happiness. I have left him so much money, what he can do is his own business. If he can't do it, he can just sit there and wait for death. "
Qin Sheng shook his head and smiled bitterly as he said, "It seems that Uncle Cao has already thought about it. You are just waiting for me." Otherwise, how could Cao Da say it so naturally today?
Cao Da did not deny it. He smiled and said, "Not everyone can have this favor. Of course, I have to think about how to use it. Don't blame me for being realistic."
Qin Sheng kindly reminded him, "It's human nature. I can understand. But I still hope that Uncle Cao will think about it again."
Cao Da directly refused. "It is a gamble. If I still think about it, it is not a gamble."
Since Cao Da had made up his mind, Qin Sheng could not say anything more. As for the so-called benefits, he did not care about it. These years, he had been following the Qin Family and the Chang 'an Family to enjoy meat and soup. It did not matter who he gave it to.
Qin Sheng said firmly, "Since Uncle Cao is so determined, I agree. If the Qin Family and the Chang 'an Family are lucky enough to pass the test, I will definitely not treat the Cao Family badly." Anyway, he had completely returned the favor today.
Cao Da smiled. It could be said that he had paved the way for his son. This was his last ability as a father.
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