"Pfft!!"
The "thief" running ahead was hit in the shoulder, losing his balance and almost falling.
But he seemed to have trained, stumbling a few times before managing to stabilize himself!
However, he couldn't hold onto the phone he had just snatched, and it flew out of his hand.
The "thief" was decisive. Sensing the power of the woman in leather, he didn't look back and bolted out of the hospital fence, disappearing.
The woman in leather picked up the phone from the ground. She glanced in the direction the "thief" had vanished. Her lean, cold face was filled with murderous intent. After a few seconds of hesitation, she didn't pursue him. Instead, she turned and walked back into the hospital.
As she passed, people at the hospital entrance parted to make way. The woman in leather, expressionless, disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Though the scene had been brief, many had witnessed it.
Everyone saw how formidable the woman in leather was, their surprise tinged with fear.
After the woman in leather disappeared, Qin Chuan, Qin Yang, Qin Gang, and Zheng Chengdao emerged from a corner.
All four of them had very serious expressions. The test had been a success. A simple demonstration had directly confirmed that the woman in leather was no ordinary person.
The moment she picked up the mop, with a push and a thrust, the mop transformed into a long spear, charging forward.
With just this move, without at least ten years of kung fu, one could not achieve such fluid, powerful execution.
"A fine Shaolin Plum Blossom Spear technique, a true master!"
Zheng Chengdao muttered to himself.
Qin Chuan didn't understand the nuances of spear techniques like Plum Blossom or Pear Blossom. But he was certain of one thing: in this era, hidden talents were abundant in the common populace.
Not only did Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, Yao Dong, and his elder brother possess skills, but many others did too.
If he were to face the woman in leather alone, within ten moves, he would be the one lying on the ground needing artificial respiration.
When did Li Xiangcao acquire such a skilled female bodyguard, so adept at wielding a spear with such power and formidable hand-to-hand combat skills?
In the future, he really needed to bring a bodyguard with him when he went out, to guard against unforeseen circumstances.
"Boss, the woman in leather just used the Shaolin Plum Blossom Spear. She is indeed a formidable individual."
"Do we need to continue our investigation?"
At this moment, Zheng Chengdao asked.
Qin Chuan pondered for a long time before slowly replying, "Not necessary for now."
"No matter who she is or where she comes from, as long as she doesn't provoke us, we'll focus on our business."
"Everything at the electronics factory is the top priority right now!"
He had no enmity with Li Xiangcao; it all stemmed from her father, Li Yuan San.
Now that Li Yuan San was in jail and claiming mental illness, whether feigned or real, he would inevitably face the nation's judgment.
Therefore, the feud between the Li and Qin families should come to an end.
Of course, this was all dependent on Li Xiangcao not seeking revenge for her father. If she felt Qin Chuan's retaliation was too severe and wanted to seek justice, then this feud would be far from over.
After leaving the hospital, the four of them drove directly back to the electronics factory.
Time flew by, and it was already New Year's Day.
The entire street was adorned with the five-star red flag, exuding festive joy.
Everyone was celebrating. The year 1998 had one foot in 1999, and in just over twenty days, they would bid farewell to 1998, a year filled with hardships, hoping for a better year ahead.
Many significant events had occurred this year.
The two most famous were the great flood of '98 and the financial crisis that swept across Asia. The battle for Hong Kong's financial market had astounded the world.
The great flood, however, had left an indelible scar of pain on the hearts of the nation's people.
Countless families were shattered, homes destroyed, and land lost. The merciless flood had claimed too many innocent lives. Thousands of soldiers had sacrificed their lives heroically in the relief efforts alone.
Many heroic and moving stories had also unfolded.
The young soldiers were true heroes, giving their precious young lives to aid in disaster relief.
The arrival of January 1, 1999, brought with it the sound of gongs and drums across the nation, as people prayed for favorable weather and peace in the coming days, hoping such disasters would not occur again.
To welcome the arrival of 1999, Qin Chuan gave the workers a day off, with pay. Upon their return, they would receive double wages for the holiday period.
At this critical juncture for Xinhua Electronics Factory, every second was precious. A single day off was the limit of what Qin Chuan could do.
Thus, time passed rapidly. All the employees of Xinhua Electronics Factory worked with the intensity of a coiled spring, striving every day.
Qin Chuan himself was present at the factory every day, also participating in the design and decoration of the flagship store.
By January 15th, the flagship store's renovation, which had taken nearly twenty days, was completed!
The flagship store covered an area of five hundred square meters across two floors, decorated exactly according to Qin Chuan's designs.
The five grand and prestigious characters "Shen Dun Chu Wu Gui" (Shield Storage Cabinets) gleamed brilliantly under the sun.
Paired with a deep sea blue background wall, adorned with portraits of three beautiful actresses – Zhao Weiwei, Lin Xinru, and Fan Bingbing – the entire facade exuded an irresistible charm.
It was serious and professional, yet it didn't lack a youthful, lively aura.
Anyone who saw the flagship store, regardless of age or gender, would stop and gaze for a considerable while.
Stepping inside, the interior design was even more striking.
Unlike the stores on the street outside, cluttered with various items and piled high with goods, the internal layout was high-end yet simple, fully embodying the style of flagship stores from a later era.
At night, with all the lights on, the entire flagship store, illuminated, resembled a dazzling lighthouse in the darkness, exceptionally beautiful.
The exquisite decoration exceeded even Qin Chuan's expectations.
At night, the area around the flagship store became a must-visit spot for workers.
Fortunately, mobile phones were not yet widespread, nor did they have camera functions. Otherwise, this flagship store would have immediately become a popular "internet-famous" spot in a later era, a place everyone had to visit.
Two days after the flagship store's completion, Qin Chuan received a call from CCTV in Beijing.
A staff member informed him that the advertisement for "Shen Dun Chu Wu Gui" would be broadcast on the 20th. The broadcast time on the Central Finance Channel would be 8:00 PM, and on the Central Television Drama Channel, it would be 8:05 PM.
The moment Qin Chuan heard this news, his usually steady heart couldn't help but race.
He had waited for this day for a very, very long time!
When Qin Chuan announced this news to the entire factory in the form of an advertisement, all three hundred-plus employees were collectively excited, jumping and cheering with joy.