The near-death ordeal of tonight had ignited a burning rage within Qin Chuan. If only he could catch those four black-clad figures, that would be for the best.
Soon, upon receiving the instructions, Zheng Chengdao, along with Bai Xiaoguang, Yao Dong, and a group of others, departed swiftly.
After they left, Qin Chuan turned to his elder brother and asked, "Brother, do you have any money on you?"
Qin Yang blinked, not understanding why Qin Chuan needed money now. The others were equally puzzled.
However, Qin Yang quickly rummaged through his pockets and produced a wallet. "I left in a hurry tonight and didn't bring much money..."
Qin Chuan snatched it and flipped it open, finding about a thousand yuan in cash.
He paused, then asked Xiao Guodong if he had any money.
Xiao Guodong pulled out a few crumpled bills from his pocket, totaling around a hundred yuan.
"I don't have as much money as you guys; I only have this little bit..."
Qin Chuan glanced at the money, a hint of disdain in his eyes. "Then forget it. This thousand-plus yuan should be enough!"
With that, he strode out of the house and approached the man and woman who had saved him and Li Ya.
Xiao Guodong, following behind, cursed Qin Chuan internally. Damn it, does having money make you great? Isn't a hundred-plus yuan money? That was my hard-earned allowance! Good thing he didn't take it!
"Uncle, Auntie, thank you for your help tonight!" Qin Chuan expressed his gratitude.
His attitude immediately made the man and woman uneasy. They nervously stated that it was nothing, that everyone has difficult times.
During this brief interlude, from the hushed conversations around them, the kind couple learned of Qin Chuan's identity. He was none other than the booming real estate magnate of the county town, the youngest richest man in Yongnan County, and a person of immense influence. And the woman with Qin Chuan was no less significant; she was the beautiful factory director of Yongnan County's Butterfly Apparel Factory, worth millions. They wondered what had happened to such prominent figures tonight to leave them so disheveled.
"Uncle, Auntie, what you say is true, but ultimately, it's because of your good hearts and kind nature," Qin Chuan said with genuine thanks before handing the thousand-plus yuan to the man. "My subordinates didn't bring much money tonight. Please accept this small token of my appreciation for your help. You mustn't refuse!"
"Mr. Qin, this is too much. We really didn't do much..." The couple became flustered upon seeing the thick wad of cash. This amount might be insignificant to Qin Chuan, but to them, it was a substantial sum, requiring several months to save.
"You know me?" Qin Chuan asked, surprised.
"Mr. Qin, my wife and I just learned from others. At first, we didn't expect it was you..." the couple said sheepishly.
Qin Chuan understood. He smiled. "Since that's the case, it's even better. Please accept this token of my gratitude! And in the future, if you face any difficulties in life, you can come to my electronics factory or my renovation company. We greatly need kind-hearted people like you to help us!"
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, many in the surrounding crowd, who had gathered to watch, cast envious glances. The arrival of so many cars and the wailing sirens had alerted many villagers, who had come out to see what was happening. This couple had truly struck gold.
"Mr. Qin, is... is what you said true? Can we really come to work at your factories?" The couple showed uncontrollable surprise. Qin Chuan's last sentence was more impactful than the thousand-plus yuan thank-you gift.
"Of course!" Qin Chuan replied with a smile. "All the industries under my banner welcome kind couples like you to join!"
"Thank you! Thank you! We are truly grateful to you, Mr. Qin..." The couple's hands trembled with emotion.
Long after Qin Chuan had driven away, they slowly came back to their senses, looking at each other as if it were a dream. A simple act of kindness tonight had yielded such a great reward. One truly should do more good deeds. Simultaneously, they received congratulations and blessings from the villagers, and the couple couldn't stop smiling.
"Xiao Chuan, you're injured in so many places. Some of your wounds look inflamed; you need to go to the hospital immediately," Qin Yang said with concern from the car.
Mentioning it made Qin Chuan feel pain all over. His bones felt like they were falling apart. While he was in danger, his nerves had been taut, allowing no relaxation. Now that he was safe, the overwhelming pain surged, and he was uncomfortable everywhere.
The car sped to the hospital. When Qin Chuan stripped down to his underwear, everyone gasped and sucked in a sharp breath. His back, thighs, calves, and even feet were covered in wounds. The scars, big and small, were scattered all over his body, some deep and shocking to behold. It was hard to imagine the suffering Qin Chuan had endured tonight to escape the pursuit of those black-clad figures.
Qin Yang's eyes immediately reddened. The six-foot-tall man couldn't hold back his tears, clenching his fists tightly. "I'm going to kill them!" he muttered, "Kill them!!" The people around him quickly tried to comfort him, startled by his outburst. They were also relieved that the most hot-tempered Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong were not present, as their temperaments might have caused them to explode on the spot.
"Brother, I'm fine. For us men, scars are the best medals!" Qin Chuan was the calmest, comforting his elder brother with a smile. "As long as my face isn't disfigured, that's the best outcome! After all, I mainly rely on this face for a living."
Qin Yang's heart ached. Seeing Qin Chuan joke, he admonished, "What time is it to be joking? Let the doctor treat you quickly! We'll wait outside!"
Everyone left, leaving only the doctor and Qin Chuan in the ward. The treatment took over three hours. Outside, the sky had already brightened. The tightly closed ward door finally opened, and three exhausted doctors emerged. Qin Yang, Xiao Guodong, who had been steadfastly waiting outside, and the already returned Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, and Yao Dong rushed forward. Even Zhou Congrong arrived, his face filled with anxiety.
"Everyone, rest assured, we have treated Mr. Qin with the most meticulous technique!" the chief surgeon, the best surgical director at the People's Hospital, announced. "After recovery, there shouldn't be any noticeable scars!" "He is now in deep sleep; do not disturb him."
Everyone sighed with relief and expressed their gratitude. After the doctors left, they peered through the crack in the door and saw Qin Chuan sleeping soundly.
"Leave two people to guard here, and the rest of you come with me," Zhou Congrong said.