A ripple of emotion flickered in Li Buyan’s placid eyes.
Longevity—
It was indeed the ultimate goal pursued by countless high officials and nobles throughout history.
Compared to it, what were power and influence?
A person dies, and their flame is extinguished. The power and influence they held in life become fleeting smoke, disappearing without a trace.
Only through eternal existence could infinite possibilities be forged.
Li Buyan’s lips moved, and he said expressionlessly, "Since ancient times, who has not faced death? Let us leave our loyal hearts to illuminate history."
Li Tiance said with a smile, "Grandpa should live forever, only then can you dedicate more of your energy to the nation and its people."
These words were music to Li Buyan's ears.
"We'll see. Who knows if that isn't just a smokescreen released by Kunlun Research Institute? The international situation has been unpredictable in recent years, and it's hard to distinguish truth from falsehood. We must approach this with caution," Li Buyan said calmly.
"What Grandpa says is very true." Li Tiance nodded.
Li Tiannan sat opposite them, silent, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Li Tiance asked, "Tiannan, why aren't you speaking?"
Li Buyan also looked at Li Tiannan, feeling that he was unusually subdued, as if burdened by something.
Li Tiannan snapped back to attention, looking at both of them. He said, "Grandpa, Eldest Brother, I have a strong premonition that something big is about to happen. Did Chen Jinqiu do nothing for the past two months? I absolutely cannot believe that. If he spent two months meticulously preparing for today, he will surely bring us immense trouble."
"Hmm…"
Li Buyan nodded, acknowledging that Li Tiannan had a point.
Li Tiance, however, was dismissive. He had never considered Chen Jinqiu an adversary, believing Chen Jinqiu wasn't qualified to be one.
"Have you both forgotten? Chen Jinqiu has been remotely controlling others, trying to eliminate the important people around me one by one? Perhaps this is what Chen Jinqiu has been doing, but I've noticed it. As for other aspects, I don't think Chen Jinqiu has much preparation," Li Tiance said lightly.
A person's energy is limited.
Before Li Tiannan could speak, he asked again, "Tell me, can Chen Jinqiu recover to his peak condition in his current state?"
Li Tiannan hesitated for a moment before shaking his head, "Most likely not. His injuries are too severe."
"Then that's that," Li Tiance said with a faint smile.
Li Tiannan pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Perhaps I'm overthinking things. I hope I am just overthinking it."
"You, you always think too much. In fact, some things are not that complicated. What seems complicated is often very simple," Li Tiance added.
Li Buyan, seated at the head of the table, remained in deep thought.
Seeing this, the Li Tiance brothers both fell silent, patiently awaiting Chen Jinqiu's arrival.
Meanwhile.
Two groups of people were being dispatched to blockade Gouchen Group and Kunlun Research Institute.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing learned of this news through other channels. After a brief discussion, they decided to seek help from the Qin family.
Only the Qin family had the strength to contend with the Li family.
Yu Mengzhi, not daring to waste any time, immediately called Qin Fengwu.
Qin Fengwu chuckled bitterly, "You're calling me again. Is it still for Chen Jinqiu?"
There was a hint of self-mockery in his voice.
Yu Mengzhi took a deep breath and said, "Qin Fengwu, I need your help now. You don't need to help with Chen Jinqiu's matters; he'll find his own way. The help I need is for Gouchen Group's situation. Would you be willing to listen?"
"I am all ears," Qin Fengwu replied.
"I've received word that the Li family intends to send people to blockade Gouchen Group and Kunlun Research Institute, using force to compel us to hand over control. Therefore, I hope to receive the Qin family's assistance. I will reward you handsomely afterward," Yu Mengzhi stated calmly, without a hint of panic.
Qin Fengwu hadn't had a chance to speak.
Xue Junmin handed him a report, which detailed the Li family's troop movements to blockade the two organizations.
This made Qin Fengwu frown deeply.
Yu Mengzhi, thinking Qin Fengwu was deliberating, added, "Qin Fengwu, you should know that if we fall under the Li family's control, it will have a significant impact on your Qin family, potentially even affecting your decisive battle with Li Tiance."
"I understand. The Li family is determined to take everything this time. I will not stand idly by, but I will need some time to discuss countermeasures with my grandfather," Qin Fengwu replied.
Yu Mengzhi furrowed her brow.
If Qin Fengwu needed extensive time to consult with Qin Jianguo, she couldn't afford to wait.
At this moment.
Xu Nianqing snatched the phone from Yu Mengzhi's hand and said to Qin Fengwu, "I am Xu Nianqing from Kunlun Research Institute. I hope you can dispatch troops to protect our two institutions. You can consider this a transaction. After it's done, I will give your Qin family priority access to the latest drugs. To be frank, our Kunlun Research Institute has developed a serum for targeted genetic modification of the human body, as well as a drug that can slow down human aging."
"If you don't come, these achievements will be plundered by the Li family."
Xu Nianqing had decided to take a gamble.
Qin Fengwu frowned, "You're not lying to me?"
Xu Nianqing replied calmly, "There's no benefit for me to lie to you. You can choose not to believe what I say, but you will have to bear the consequences yourself."
Yu Mengzhi also chimed in, "Qin Fengwu, you need to make a decision immediately. If you decide not to help us, we will seek assistance from others."
Naturally, the benefits would then go to someone else.
Qin Fengwu made a swift decision, choosing to believe Xu Nianqing's words. He told them, "Alright, I will dispatch troops to protect you. However, I suggest you leave these two locations as soon as possible and bring anyone you consider important to my Qin family."
"I fear the Li family might resort to desperate measures."
Xu Nianqing glanced at Yu Mengzhi, who replied, "There's no need. We will hold our ground here until the Li family's conspiracy is crushed."
"Very well, I need to deploy immediately and cannot speak with you further. If you have any new information, please inform me at once." Qin Fengwu hung up and stood in his office, his mind churning. He then mused, "Chen Jinqiu, you are truly enviable. Having just one of these two women would make others green with envy, yet you have won the hearts of both."
"I truly don't want you to live."
Of course.
He said that in jest.
After calming down, Qin Fengwu immediately instructed Xue Junmin to plan the deployment of troops, vowing to protect Gouchen Group and Kunlun Research Institute to the death. Xue Junmin felt Qin Fengwu was being too reckless and even suggested seeking approval from Qin Jianguo first.
Qin Fengwu shook his head, "There's no time. Time is life. You will immediately issue the order, gather three thousand elite soldiers, and impose a lockdown around these two institutions! No one from the Li family is allowed to enter or leave this area. Anyone who disobeys will be shot on sight!"
"I will act first and report later!"