On the wheelchair, Qin Chuan remained expressionless towards the four men’s kowtowing and pleas for mercy.
“Are you from the Han family in Dragon City?” he asked.
“Yes, we are Elder Han’s people!”
Seemingly terrified, the four kneeling men answered almost every question Qin Chuan asked.
“Elder Han, is the Elder Han you speak of Han Guangyao…” Qin Chuan’s heart skipped a beat as he asked hesitantly.
“Yes, Elder Han is the most senior figure in the current Han family!” one of them quickly replied.
This answer surprised not only Qin Chuan but also everyone standing beside him. They had originally thought these people were from a younger generation of the Han family, but they were from the most senior figure.
The intelligence obtained from Teacher Yang contained detailed information about the Han family, clearly stating that the Han family was populous and currently had three generations. Han Guangyao was the patriarch, the grandfather of Han Taiqing, and was already eighty years old. Han Guangyao had three sons and two daughters, and his sons had many grandchildren, including Han Taiqing. Although Han Guangyao had retired years ago and handed over his businesses to his children, only those with inside knowledge knew that he remained the backbone of the Han family. The Han family was currently at its peak of power and influence, and many people instinctively feared the name.
“Did Han Guangyao send you to assassinate me?” Qin Chuan asked again.
This time, the four burly men showed hesitation. One of them shook his head with a bitter smile, “How could we possibly meet Elder Han? His butler sent us.”
“Another butler… damn it…” Hearing the word “butler” inexplicably annoyed Qin Chuan. He thought of the old man Zhang Wenbo by Han Shifei’s side, who also claimed to be a butler and had done countless wicked deeds. It seemed they were truly birds of a feather; Han Shifei had a butler, and so did this side. Since it was the butler’s order, it was almost equivalent to Elder Han’s intention. As everyone knew, the title of butler was definitely that of a trusted confidant.
“What is this butler’s name?” Qin Chuan suppressed his annoyance and continued to ask.
“The butler’s surname is Liu, with the given name An.”
“Liu An?” Qin Chuan murmured. This name immediately went onto his watch list, and he would undoubtedly have to deal with this person in the future.
“Do you know what the relationship is between the Han brothers and your Han family in Dragon City?” Qin Chuan asked a question everyone wanted to know. They all quietly pricked up their ears. To their surprise, all four shook their heads, stating they were unclear. This was a great disappointment to everyone, who had long been curious about this question. Many speculated that the Han brothers might be illegitimate sons of Elder Han.
“How did you find that hiding place after coming to our Yongnan County?” Zheng Chengdao suddenly asked.
In response, one of the big men immediately said, “A woman recommended it to us. We heard she was also from Yongnan County.”
“A woman recommended it? And this woman is from Yongnan County?” Everyone looked perplexed.
“What is this woman’s name?” Qin Chuan asked.
“I think her surname is Li…”
“I know her name! She’s Li Xiangcao! She’s very beautiful!” another man interjected quickly.
*Boom!!*
Upon hearing the name, everyone, including Qin Chuan, looked utterly shocked. Many present were familiar with this name and had specifically inquired about Li Xiangcao’s information before. Subconsciously, everyone turned their gaze to Qin Chuan. Under their scrutinizing eyes, Qin Chuan’s expression gradually darkened, and the atmosphere in the room became heavy and oppressive.
“Is Li Xiangcao no longer in Yongnan County?” Qin Chuan asked slowly after a long pause.
“Boss, we really don’t know. After the Han brothers fell, we haven’t paid attention to that woman,” Bai Xiaoguang said nervously. In fact, it was true. With the arrest of the Han brothers, everyone connected to them suffered, including the former secretary, Zhao Anquan. Furthermore, with that video evidence, Li Xiangcao had played a role by testifying against Zhao Anquan. After a series of investigations, it was discovered that Li Xiangcao was merely Zhao Anquan’s mistress, a kept canary, and had no other criminal behavior. She had little to no interest in the Han brothers, or rather, Li Xiangcao had been so discreet that no one could find any leverage against her. From this perspective, Li Xiangcao was undoubtedly a very intelligent woman. It was precisely for this reason that she was able to protect herself during that turmoil and avoid imprisonment. However, after everything was over, Li Xiangcao seemed to have disappeared from public view, and everyone gradually forgot about her. Unexpectedly, after many years, everyone heard this almost forgotten name again, this time as an accomplice. Indeed, if it was Li Xiangcao who provided the hiding place to these four men in black, then she was an accomplice and bore significant responsibility. In the quiet room, everyone was uneasy, secretly observing their boss’s shifting expression. Under their gaze, Qin Chuan’s face showed a fluctuating expression, seemingly experiencing great emotional turmoil. He thought of the grievances between himself and Li Xiangcao. Although they had no direct conflict, Li Xiangcao’s father and brother had both suffered because of him, ending up in jail, although both deserved it! As a member of the Li family, Li Xiangcao had ample reason to unite with others for revenge, and such complicity was perfectly normal.
“Sigh…” Recalling the past entanglements with Li Xiangcao, Qin Chuan didn’t know what to say. It seemed neither of them had done anything wrong; the only mistake was being on different sides. If they met again in the future, they would truly be enemies, no longer old classmates. However, Qin Chuan was slightly surprised that Li Xiangcao had appeared on the side of the Han family in Dragon City and seemed to have gained their trust. Li Xiangcao did have some capabilities, and this time she had chosen to attach herself to an even more powerful entity.
Qin Chuan then inquired about other minor details and much information about the Han family in Dragon City. By the time the questioning ended, it was past ten in the evening. Qin Chuan yawned, preparing to return to the hospital. Before leaving, he instructed, “Continue to maintain this level of punishment. Hand them over to the police when I am satisfied.”
“Yes, boss!” From the corner, the four kneeling men, upon hearing these words, instantly collapsed to the ground, their faces ashen, crying out for mercy again. Qin Chuan, however, seemed not to have heard, and drove away.