Two days later, Qin Chuan received a call from Qi Yan.
That evening, Zheng Chengdao and Yao Dong, who had been out on business, had just returned. The group was sitting together, eating and chatting when suddenly, a phone rang. Qin Chuan picked up his phone and saw it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, who is this?"
"Qin Chuan, it's Qi Yan. We met last time you were at our bar."
A strange female voice came from the other end of the line.
"Qi Yan? Last time at the bar?"
Qin Chuan didn't react for a moment. Then, the voice said, "You and my elder brother even fought that time."
"Holy hell, how could it be you?"
Qin Chuan was truly startled, quite surprised, as he never expected Qi Yan to call him.
"Why can't it be me?"
"Do you have time now? Come to our bar. I have something to tell you."
Qi Yan said.
Qin Chuan hesitated and didn't answer.
"What's the matter? Are you afraid we've already notified the Han family and set up a trap in the bar to catch you all?"
Qi Yan said indifferently.
"I really do have that concern!"
Qin Chuan admitted frankly.
"Heh, since you're afraid, then forget it. Pretend I never made this call."
She seemed ready to hang up.
"Wait a minute, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"If you don't even dare to come, with such little courage, why should I waste my breath on you?"
Qi Yan sneered, her words showing no hint of concealment of her mockery.
"Miss, your little provocation tactic is too childish. It's useless against me!"
Qin Chuan's tone was as calm as ever, showing no signs of anger.
"How about this, if you really want to talk to me, I'll set a place. I'm in the North District right now, let's meet at Yingze Park in the Central District. There are several bars there with good decoration and service. We'll meet there in an hour!"
Qi Yan hesitated on the other end of the line: "Okay, then we'll meet in an hour!"
She hung up immediately.
"Xiao Chuan, who was that?"
Qin Yang asked.
Zheng Chengdao and Yao Dong next to him also looked curious.
"It's that woman you fought with last time, named Qi Yan. She just called me."
Qin Chuan said.
"That woman called you, what does she want?"
Qin Yang frowned.
"I'm curious too. She asked me to meet her at her bar, but I refused. I just suggested meeting at Yingze Park, and we agreed on that."
"Let's go, we'll head out now!"
"We'll discuss any issues on the way."
After speaking, Qin Chuan stood up, and the others followed.
On the way, Zheng Chengdao and Yao Dong finally understood the general situation, but the more they understood, the more confused everyone became about why the woman named Qi Yan called to meet.
More than forty minutes later, the car arrived at the destination.
There was a lively alley here, with several bars and entertainment venues, brightly lit, with a dense flow of people, very bustling.
Qin Chuan made a call, telling her he was waiting at the alley entrance. A few minutes later, a white Santana drove over, and the people inside were Li Xiangcao and Qi Yan.
When they met, the atmosphere was not very friendly, and their expressions were both cold.
"Oh, you've brought quite a few people!"
"Boss Qin is truly cautious!"
Noticing the car was full of people, Qi Yan sneered.
Qin Chuan just smiled calmly and asked which bar they wanted to go to.
"Since you set the location, you decide. That way, you won't be afraid we're trying to set a trap for you!"
Qi Yan's words still carried a sting.
Qin Chuan was too lazy to argue with her and casually pointed to a bar called Zero Point in the distance: "That one!"
After speaking, he had the car drive over. They got out of the car and walked into the bar, requesting a private room.
After they were seated, Qin Chuan proactively smiled and said, "Miss Qi, stop frowning. When we're out, everyone needs a little caution, don't they?"
"If I didn't have even this basic precaution, do you think we'd be sitting here chatting now? I would have been reduced to dust long ago!"
"Here, let this drink be my apology. Since we're here to chat, we can't stay unhappy, can we?"
Qin Chuan poured a glass of wine and handed it to Qi Yan, his posture very humble, giving her ample respect.
Behind him, Zheng Chengdao, Qin Yang, and Yao Dong sat with expressionless faces, arms crossed, motionless.
Qi Yan looked at Qin Chuan, who was smiling gently and giving her face, hesitated, and then reached out to take the wine glass.
"Hey, that's more like it!"
"Xiangcao, you too?"
Qin Chuan poured another glass and handed it to Li Xiangcao.
"I don't drink, I'm driving!"
Li Xiangcao shook her head and refused.
Qin Chuan didn't insist. He turned to face Qi Yan again: "Then Miss Qi, let's you and I drink. You can pretend they don't exist."
The two clinked glasses and drank them down in one go, acting very heartily.
"Boss Qin, I'll get straight to the point then. I want to cooperate with you to deal with the Han family!"
After drinking, Qi Yan said directly.
"Perhaps you'll find my decision abrupt, and even though there are some grudges and disputes between us, in my opinion, Boss Qin, since you are someone who does great things, you are probably broad-minded and won't dwell too much on past minor friction."
Although Qin Chuan had anticipated that Qi Yan's sudden request for a meeting was to discuss something important, he still hadn't expected her decision to be so significant.
Zheng Chengdao, Qin Yang, and Yao Dong, sitting behind him, were all startled and perked up their ears, staring intently at Qi Yan.
"Give me a reason that can convince me!"
Qin Chuan said slowly, his eyes deep, staring directly into Qi Yan's eyes.
"I have an irreconcilable hatred for the Han family. My goal in life is to get revenge on them, to get revenge on that beast Han Guangyao! I want him to have a terrible end, to be ruined!"
Qi Yan's eyes shot out a hatred that was etched into her bones. Her fists were clenched tightly, her veins bulging.
Qin Chuan's eyebrows twitched. He could feel that this hatred was real, not an act.
"Miss Qi, please tell me your story!"
However, he remained calm.
"I believe you must know me quite well. I've always been meticulous and cautious in my dealings. I hope you won't lie, because I will verify everything you say."
Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Qi Yan trembled slightly, a look of struggle appearing on her face. Finally, she poured herself another glass of wine and drank it down.
Perhaps she drank too quickly, as a blush appeared on her usually cold face, making her look less unapproachable and more feminine.
"My story, strictly speaking, even Xiangcao doesn't know it well!"
"Never mind, I'll speak frankly tonight."
Qi Yan's voice slowly began to sound, attracting everyone's attention.
"I am also from Jin Province. My home is in Nantai Village, less than a hundred miles from Longcheng."
"Eighteen years ago, I was only five years old, old enough to remember..."