“My dear Qin, what are you saying? How could our Dragon Patrol fear them? We are the creators of the rules, you know.”
“It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but our Dragon Patrol requires a mission to arrange anything.”
Leng Mu spoke gradually, taking a sip of tea after his explanation.
“Brother Leng, just say it directly, and let’s be clear about it.”
Qin Hui understood that those within the system preferred not to mince words, as it was inappropriate and did not align with their status.
“My dear Qin is indeed straightforward. As long as you agree to give us half of the rewards from the martial artist competition, this matter will be settled.”
Leng Mu said with a slight smile. He knew that given Qin Hui’s potential, he was bound to achieve excellent results in the competition, so why not try to gain some advantage?
The origin of the martial artist competition was to prove the strength of various families, which later evolved into various rewards.
If one were to only watch martial artist duels without any rewards, wouldn’t it be too bland?
Therefore, the top performers in each martial artist competition received generous rewards, thereby encouraging progress among the martial artists.
“No problem.”
Qin Hui agreed without hesitation. To forge a partnership, one must offer sufficient stakes.
If the Sun family were not brought down, all of Qin Hui’s aspirations would be in vain.
Although Qin Hui had his own martial artist forces, this was a sharp blade that needed to be wielded precisely when needed.
In fact, Qin Hui’s plan was simple: to leverage the power of the Dragon Patrol to suppress the Sun family’s martial artists.
Qin Hui knew that if the Sun family intended to move against him, they would have prepared multiple contingencies. While Qin Hui could disregard many things, the lives of Jiang Yanxi and others were paramount.
After all, the martial artist competition would be held in Yangzhou. If anything were to happen in Jiangnan Province, Qin Hui would have no time to rectify it. Thus, he sought the assistance of the Dragon Patrol.
With the backing of the Dragon Patrol, the safety of Jiang Yanxi and the others would be assured.
While the Dragon Patrol rarely intervened in the disputes between factions, it was absurd to suggest they feared any particular force.
If the Dragon Patrol couldn’t even protect a few lives, they would have long been overthrown by the major families.
With support from the rear, Qin Hui could confidently lead his martial artists to Yangzhou Province. This would be a formidable force.
“My dear Qin is truly forthright. Then, may we have a pleasant cooperation.”
Leng Mu extended his right hand, and Qin Hui reciprocated. Their hands clasped firmly.
With the cooperation finalized, the heavy burden on Qin Hui’s heart finally lifted.
When they exited the tea house, it was already two in the afternoon, and the sun was bright.
*Ding-dong!*
At that moment, Qin Hui’s WeChat notification chimed.
Qin Hui took out his phone and saw that it was from Sister Yang.
These past few days, Qin Hui had been cultivating at home and attending to martial artist matters, having forgotten about Sister Yang.
Seizing the early hour, Qin Hui drove to Jiangnan University.
Qin Hui didn’t know when the martial artist competition would conclude. Since he had time now, it would be good to visit Sister Yang.
Half an hour later, Qin Hui arrived at Jiangnan University.
With the experience from the previous visit, Qin Hui quickly located Sister Yang’s office.
“Xiao Hui, you’re here.”
Upon seeing Qin Hui, Yang Fen warmly welcomed him in.
Yang Fen was as beautiful as ever, her elegant and well-fitting small suit accentuating her mature and charming demeanor.
“Sister Yang, how have you been recently? Has that Huang Yu bothered you again?”
Qin Hui asked gently, his gaze lingering on Yang Fen’s delicate features.
Being looked at like that by Qin Hui, Yang Fen’s heart skipped a beat, but she managed to suppress it.
“Since the last incident, Huang Yu seems to have been transferred. I haven’t had any trouble lately.”
Yang Fen said with relief. She knew that Qin Hui must have had a hand in it, otherwise, Huang Yu wouldn’t have been transferred so easily.
“By the way, Xiao Hui, I wanted to tell you something. I might be going abroad soon, and I might not return.”
Yang Fen’s expression dimmed considerably as she said this.
This was her own decision. She had accumulated enough experience during her time at Jiangnan University and intended to seize this opportunity to teach at a university abroad.
Once abroad, she would have fewer concerns.
Although to outsiders, Yang Fen was in the prime of her youth, possessing a good family background and status, these were not what she desired. Hence, she decided to go abroad to live the life she wanted.
In the past, Yang Fen would not have hesitated at all. However, since meeting Qin Hui, she wanted to bid him farewell.
Yang Fen liked Qin Hui very much, but she knew they could never be together. Their age difference alone was indicative of this, and moreover, having been married, she felt unworthy of Qin Hui.
Rather than face all this, it was better to start her life anew.
Hearing Sister Yang’s words, Qin Hui froze. If Yang Fen truly went abroad, they would indeed have no chance to see each other again.
“Sister Yang, are you serious?”
Qin Hui couldn’t help but ask, feeling a profound sense of reluctance.
“Yes, so I was wondering if you could spend some time with me before I leave, can you?”
Yang Fen revealed her girlish side. Since she was leaving tomorrow, Yang Fen no longer cared about the implications.
“Okay.”
Qin Hui nodded heavily. Since this was Sister Yang’s own decision, Qin Hui felt it was inappropriate to say anything more.
Although Qin Hui liked Yang Fen very much, he couldn’t restrict her personal freedom. Yang Fen also had the right to pursue her own freedom.
In the afternoon, Qin Hui accompanied Yang Fen in tidying up her office. From then on, Yang Fen would no longer be at Jiangnan University.
It was impossible not to feel a sense of melancholy. Qin Hui would have been very happy if Yang Fen could stay in Jiangnan Province.
However, Qin Hui also knew that companionship at this moment was more valuable than anything else.
After packing up the office, Yang Fen suggested taking Qin Hui out to relax and unwind.
Qin Hui readily agreed.
The two first had dinner at a nice restaurant before strolling along the bustling pedestrian street.
This was the first time the two had gone for a casual stroll. Usually, people chatted with friends while wandering to pass the time.
However, for Yang Fen, she had been busy with work all these years, and even during her breaks, she wouldn’t venture out alone for a stroll.
If not for her impending departure, she wouldn’t have suddenly thought of wandering the pedestrian street. Most importantly, she had Qin Hui accompanying her.
The pedestrian street was very lively, with many food stalls.
Qin Hui bought Sister Yang a lot of delicious snacks, as well as milk tea.
Although the two didn’t talk much, they both felt deeply content in their hearts.
As they walked, for some reason, Yang Fen suddenly stopped in front of a haunted house.