Not long after, a commotion suddenly erupted from the Guo family's courtyard.
Three women, their wrists adorned with bright handcuffs, appeared at the main entrance, shielded by a group of police officers.
"Everyone make way! Make way!"
A police officer shouted loudly, protecting the three women to prevent any incidents.
"The older one is Guo Guang's wife, and the two younger ones are Guo Guang's daughters!"
Li Ya offered an explanation.
Qin Chuan's expression remained neutral. After the three women were escorted into a vehicle, he said, "Let's head back too!"
A sharp intuition told Qin Chuan that these three women were likely left behind intentionally by Guo Guang, either to distract public attention or to buy time. They might have committed some offenses, but they were probably not severe.
Back in the car, Li Ya couldn't help but murmur, "That's strange, why are only three women left in the entire Guo family? If they were planning to flee, they should have taken the whole family with them."
"You find it strange too?"
Qin Chuan lit a cigarette, rolled down the car window, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled, the nicotine circulating in his lungs.
"Xiao Chuan, have you figured something out?"
Li Ya turned her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on the young man beside her. She had long been impressed by Qin Chuan's intelligence and his uncanny intuition in certain areas. She felt inferior in this regard, despite being a top student.
"It's not so much figuring something out, but more about putting myself in his shoes. If you were Guo Guang and really intended to flee, why would you leave just three women behind?"
Qin Chuan spoke, "No matter how strong the preference for sons over daughters, it wouldn't lead to this."
Li Ya knitted her delicate brows, pondered for a long moment, and then slowly said, "Could it be that Guo Guang is trying to delay something?"
"I think that's likely it. To divert public attention and the police's efforts! To achieve some objective, or simply to buy time for them to escape!"
Qin Chuan analyzed carefully.
"I guess Guo Guang's wife and two daughters are not deeply involved in the human trafficking crime."
"Let's go back now. We'll have people quickly investigate if anyone else is missing from the Guo family's other businesses. If there are, then my guess is correct!"
On the way back, Qin Chuan immediately called Zheng Chengdao, informing him of his intentions.
"Boss, don't worry. I've already sent people to inquire. I'll notify you the moment I have any news!"
Qin Chuan reminded him, "Be careful!"
After hanging up, Qin Chuan stretched, sighing with emotion, "It's truly wonderful to have a capable subordinate who is meticulous and can understand your intentions immediately!"
"Xiao Chuan, did you just call Brother Dao?"
Li Ya asked while driving.
"Yes, it was him!"
"Brother Dao is indeed reliable, steady, thoughtful, and thorough in his work. Sometimes I truly envy you, having gathered such talented individuals in such a short time!"
Li Ya said with a sigh.
"Furthermore, I've noticed that it's not just Brother Dao. Yao Dong and Bai Xiaoguang are also very capable, as is Chen Jinyu. They are all rare talents!"
"Haha!"
Hearing Li Ya's envious words and her adorable expression, Qin Chuan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"All of this just goes to show that I, as the boss, am reliable, charming, and naturally attract talent!"
"As the saying goes, a good bird chooses its tree. I am that tree, and they... including you, sister, are different kinds of good birds that have landed on my tree."
"Hey, what kind of metaphor is that? It sounds a bit odd!"
Li Ya blushed when Qin Chuan included her, her cheeks flushing.
"You're the bird! Your whole family is birds!"
Qin Chuan laughed heartily again, and for a moment, the car was filled with joyous laughter.
Not long after, the two arrived at the supermarket.
As they entered the spacious courtyard, all the workers were busy with renovations. Chen Jinyu was overseeing the work, conversing with Chen Zhibin over blueprints.
Upon seeing Qin Chuan and Li Ya, Chen Jinyu called out "Boss." Chen Zhibin nodded. His gaze fell on Li Ya but quickly averted, losing the lecherous intent he had harbored the first time.
Qin Chuan took out cigarettes and distributed one to each of them. He briefly inquired about the renovation progress and then went into the warehouse for a tour.
At the current pace, the renovation would be completed in about half a month.
Qin Chuan felt it was time to send people to the provincial capital for training.
Thinking about sending people to the provincial capital for training, Qin Chuan's mind drifted to the supermarket's recruitment. After several days of hiring, most positions were filled, except for a reliable and meticulous person to truly manage the supermarket.
Qin Chuan didn't want to hire an outsider for this role. He thought of his elder brothers.
His eldest brother would have been suitable; he was steady. But Qin Yang had finally settled in at the construction site and familiarized himself with the work. Abruptly transferring him would feel inappropriate.
As for his second brother, Qin Gang, he was even less suited for a stable business like this.
After much deliberation, Qin Chuan suddenly thought of his parents at home.
Although his father's health had recovered, strenuous labor was out of the question. As for his mother, she certainly couldn't go back to working in the fields, toiling away her life as she had before.
The supermarket needed a most reliable and meticulous person, and who better than his parents?
The more Qin Chuan thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. He also recalled Teacher Yang, who taught in the village. She had been incredibly busy lately, and he hadn't seen her for a long time, not even a phone call.
This didn't seem like a couple in a relationship. Teacher Yang might have already gotten angry.
Regardless of the reason, he needed to return to the village.
Moreover, there was another urgent matter that needed to be resolved: a place to live.
Despite being a boss, involved in real estate, managing a flagship store and a supermarket, and holding many titles with considerable assets, Qin Chuan still didn't have a place to live in the city. The workers and a group of his subordinates were temporarily renting accommodations, while he himself had been staying with Li Ya.
If he were to bring his parents to live with him now, he couldn't just make do. He needed a spacious and comfortable place, and more than one unit.
And if he were to bring his parents, his eldest sister-in-law would have to come along too. He couldn't just leave her alone in the village.
"Sister, can I borrow your car? I need to go back to the village."
Li Ya, who was carefully inspecting the supermarket's renovation, looked startled.
"Why are you going back to the village out of the blue? Are you missing your parents?"