Lin Lei thought, his face also turned cold, he walked towards Qin He: "Okay, I'll wait and see—"
To Qin He's side, Gu Qichen, who was sitting in a chair, got up and walked to a position further forward outside, protecting Qin He behind him.
His gaze was ice-cold, he had no intention of letting Lin Lei get close.
Yan Chen scratched his head, he originally thought it was the Ming family's internal affair and didn't intend to get involved, but seeing Gu Qichen get up, he also stood up.
Yan Chen stood on Qin He's other side. He had always had a fiery temper, since he had stepped forward, he looked at Lin Lei and started to mock him.
"Mr. Lin, everyone is a prominent figure in Haicheng. How can you be so shameless? After doing despicable things, do you think the Lin family will have any reputation in Haicheng in the future?!"
"Reputation?"
Lin Lei sneered in his heart. Reputation was nothing compared to strength and wealth!
However—
"Young Master Yan, are you planning to represent the Yan family and stand on the opposite side of Lin's?"
Yan Chen rolled his eyes: "No, it's just that Lin's is not worthy of standing on the opposite side of my family."
The Ming and Yan families had always held a dominant position in Haicheng. Now, they were openly falling out?
Lin Lei gave Yan Chen a cold glance: "Fine, I've noted that!"
Yan Chen turned to Gu Qichen and said, "Is my family being targeted by such a sinister villain? It's really quite frightening!"
Gu Qichen's gaze was indifferent: "Mr. Lin, not only Qin's, but Gu's will also fully support Ming Group. As long as the Gu family exists, Ming's will never fall. You can try if you want."
Lin Lei suddenly turned his head and looked at Gu Qichen: "President Gu, this doesn't seem to have anything to do with you!"
Then, he saw Qin He behind Gu Qichen.
It was a protective posture.
Xu Wanwan, sitting in her seat, also said coldly: "With the Xu family here, we will never stand by and watch such a scoundrel bully the Ming family!"
Lin Lei clenched his fists and gritted his teeth: "Good, then we'll wait and see!"
Everyone in the room was on good terms with the Ming family, and many were indignant. Now, they all spoke up.
Lin Lei's face was gloomy. Since handing over the land parcel to the Ming family, Lin's had received 30 billion yuan in funding from the Ming family!
Except for the Gu, Qin, and Yan families, who were a bit troublesome, the others were not difficult to deal with.
Lin Lei had incurred the wrath of the crowd. He walked out with a cold face.
Qin He called out from behind him: "Lin Lei, at least my gratitude is genuine. I think in a while, you will understand what you have lost."
Lin Lei's heart skipped a beat, and he turned to look.
Qin He had already rolled up the painting into a scroll and handed it to the housekeeper beside her: "Put it away."
The housekeeper responded.
Lin Lei did not dare to look for too long, as Gu Qichen had already blocked his gaze.
He snorted coldly and left in anger.
Lin Lei left, but everyone's mood was affected.
Qin He looked at Ming Xue reassuringly: "Xiao Xue, don't let your mood be affected."
Ming Xue's little face was angry, but she was afraid of worrying Old Mrs. Ming, so she forced a smile.
Qin He sat back in her seat, and Gu Qichen followed closely.
She turned her head to look at the man beside her and whispered, "Thank you."
Gu Qichen nodded, his eyes towards Qin He warmed a little, and finally fell on her abdomen: "Be careful."
She was due in three months, and she was still rushing around like this, not taking it easy.
After Lin Lei left the Ming family, he got into his car at the main gate.
Something was wrong!
It was normal for the Qin family to help the Ming family, as Mrs. Qin was Old Mrs. Ming's daughter.
But the Yan family, the Xu family, and even that Gu family had clearly expressed their support for the Ming family. Why was this?!
A hint of paleness appeared on Lin Lei's face. What was it that he didn't know?
Gu Group had great influence both domestically and internationally. He had seen Gu Qichen at an international business banquet before; he was calm and wise, and would never be swayed by emotions.
Could it be—
Lin Lei thought of Qin He's words, that the Ming family would rise to glory again?!
That's not right. The Ming family had clearly lost 30 billion this time!
Could there be something wrong with that piece of land!
Lin Lei's heart leaped.
As soon as he got into his car and sat down, a red Ferrari drove in from outside at high speed, directly scraping off Lin Lei's rearview mirror.
Lin Lei gritted his teeth and looked at the driver.
As the man got out of the car, several Ming family servants immediately stepped forward and spoke to the man.
Lin Lei recognized this man, Lu Mingxi, from the Lu family in Qingcheng.
He had been rumored to be involved with Old Mrs. Ming's granddaughter before. Thinking about it, there were quite a few people from Qingcheng present today!
Were these people still in the business world? How could they make such a foolish choice for feelings and pride?
Lin Lei drove away, his heart full of suspicion.
Lu Mingxi entered the house, and under the guidance of a maid, he went straight to Old Mrs. Ming.
Qin He was a little surprised, but Gu Qichen's face immediately turned cold.
Yan Chen leaned over and teased playfully: "Qichen, your love rival is chasing very closely, isn't he?"
Lu Mingxi had always known how to please the elders, and his gifts were also to Old Mrs. Ming's liking. In just a few words, he had Old Mrs. Ming beaming.
Gu Qichen's gaze swept across the room.
Not only Old Mrs. Ming, but the Ming family members' expressions towards Lu Mingxi clearly showed a closer affinity.
He looked at Qin He, who was beside him, peeling nuts from the table. She seemed not to have noticed, engrossed in picking apart a pine nut.
Gu Qichen's lips curved slightly.
The birthday celebration part soon ended, and Old Mrs. Ming was tired. She was escorted by several maids to speak with her old friends.
The banquet was prepared by Fang Meiyan, who soon went out to socialize with Ming Yusheng. Before leaving, she did not forget to gently instruct the younger generation: "Alright, most of you haven't come out, right? Xiao Xue, no trouble!"
Ming Xue pouted, her little face still looking unhappy, clearly still resentful of Lin Lei's earlier actions.
As Qin He stood up, she saw Lu Mingxi walking towards her.
"He'er, did you miss me?" he said with a smile.
Yan Chen, standing beside them, glanced at him coldly. This person was truly fearless.
Gu Qichen ignored him and said, "Yan Chen, I need you to handle a few things."
Ming Chi and Ming Xue both knew Lu Mingxi, and Qin Yun was a close friend who had grown up with Lu Mingxi.
Gu Qichen's eyes were deep. He watched Lu Mingxi talking to Qin He beside him, and saw him cast a smiling glance at her.
He was arrogantly provoking, flaunting the preferential treatment he received from the Ming family.
Gu Qichen pursed his lips slightly.
Qin He said to Qin Yun, Ming Chi, and the others: "You guys go to the banquet and help Uncle and Aunt share the pressure. I won't be going."
She patted her abdomen. She was due in just over two months, and she didn't want to go to crowded places, fearing any accidents.
Ming Xue still clenched her little hands: "Sister, when that surnamed Lin was causing trouble earlier, you said the Ming family would rise to glory again. Is that true?"
Ming Chi also looked over at this.
Qin He smiled: "We'll discuss these things tonight."
She returned to her bedroom upstairs. Several people in the room looked disappointed.
Gu Qichen remained composed, while Lu Mingxi looked at Qin He's retreating back with undisguised longing, sighing.
Ming Xue smiled and ran to Lu Mingxi's side: "Brother Lu, it's been a long time since I've seen you. What have you been busy with lately?"