Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 503 - 461: Qin Jingchen! Really a fox!

Chapter 503: Chapter 461: Qin Jingchen! Really a fox!

Elder Fang said it was to discuss cooperation, but there was a hint of threat in his words.

"Dad." Fang Jun sensed it and tugged at his sleeve.

"What, your elbow is already turned out so quickly?" Elder Fang said with a suppressed chuckle.

Obviously, despite Qin Jingchen’s reputation, Elder Fang, relying on the family power and the prestige of Beicheng Continent, as well as his seniority, took quite an arrogant stance in front of Qin Jingchen.

Qin Jingchen broke into a smile, "So what Elder Fang means is, if I agree to the marriage proposal, Elder Fang will help bring Fen Ye here?"

"I do like speaking plainly with smart people. Mr. Qin, what do you think?"

"Selling oneself to achieve a goal..." Qin Jingchen said slowly, "...I have not done such a thing before."

Elder Fang’s expression changed slightly, "Selling oneself? An alliance with the Fang Family wouldn’t be so demeaning, would it?"

"Apologies, I’m not interested in the marriage proposal or Miss Fang." Qin Jingchen stood up and dusted off non-existent dust from his clothes, "Excuse me."

Seeing his firmness, Elder Fang’s smile took on a somewhat sinister tone, "Mr. Qin, don’t forget, this is Beicheng Continent. It’s easy for Fen Ye to come as a guest, but to come and go freely is not so simple. The Dragon Emperor Country has risen in recent years, but compared to Beicheng Continent, I’m afraid you still need to weigh your own importance."

"Elder Fang’s reminder, I have taken to heart. The same message, I also send back to Elder Fang." Having said that, Qin Jingchen strode away with long steps.

Fang Jun felt aggrieved, her eyes reddening somewhat.

As a talented young woman of the new generation of Beicheng Continent, born into a prominent family and having studied under Zhuo Jinman, she was accomplished academically, simultaneously working on her postgraduate studies and healing the sick—she also worked at a research institute.

Her appearance was also outstanding; she had always had numerous admirers but none had caught her eye.

Except for Qin Jingchen, whom she had seen at an international finance summit and had planted a seed in her heart since that year.

As soon as her father made the proposal, she had agreed without hesitation.

Yet Qin Jingchen’s response was arrogant and even slightly humiliating.

How could she bear that?

Elder Fang was also very angry, "Qin Jingchen, how dare he!"

Was the prestige of the four great families of Beicheng Continent not even worth a glance in Qin Jingchen’s eyes?

Fang Jun asked, "Dad, what exactly does he mean?"

"Nothing more than acting proud, so later he can negotiate terms with me better," Elder Fang believed he had grasped Qin Jingchen’s mindset, "Since that’s the case, let him think it over. Later on, it’s not like we have no way of dealing with him."

"I think so too. If he didn’t see any value in our conditions, he wouldn’t have accepted the invitation in the first place," Fang Jun said.

She was not yet ready to give up.

Just as they were about to leave, Elder Fang’s secretary rushed in and said, "Elder Fang, something bad has happened!"

"What’s wrong?"

"Fen Ye has been rescued."

"What?" Elder Fang was shocked, "How is that possible?"

Ever since Qin Jingchen left last time, Zhuo Jinman had moved Fen Ye to a location with tighter surveillance and security.

Elder Fang had only recently learned of this place.

How could Fen Ye possibly have been rescued so easily?

"It’s true, it just happened a moment ago."

Suddenly, Elder Fang had a realization, "Qin Jingchen! Truly a sly fox!"

Fang Jun also realized, "He deliberately met with us just to numb our senses, making us think he was sincere about cooperating. Actually, he just wanted to stabilize us and then arranged for someone to follow us to confirm Fen Ye’s location, after which he rescued Fen Ye. So, he never had any intention to negotiate; he just wanted to know Fen Ye’s location!"

"Clever indeed, but only the one who laughs last is the winner!" Elder Fang huffed.

Fang Jun, however, found Qin Jingchen’s capabilities made her look at him with new respect.

On Zhuo Jinman’s side, learning that Fen Ye had been taken away, she was also shocked.

"What happened?" she asked.

Assistant Xu briefly explained Elder Fang’s actions.

"That old fox, Elder Fang! He actually wanted to cooperate with Qin Jingchen behind our backs!"

"Do we need to give him a warning?"

Zhuo Jinman said, "Never mind, let’s pretend we don’t know about this. It’s a bit troublesome that Fen Ye was taken away. After all, he was a big bargaining chip..."

"Then how about we cast our net again, to capture them..."

"Do you think Qin Jingchen is that easy to fool? The last time he and Fen Ye were captured by us, it was all intentional," Zhuo Jinman realized only now.

"He did it on purpose?" Assistant Xu felt Zhuo Jinman was perhaps overestimating Qin Jingchen.

Zhuo Jinman knew she was right, "At that time, Jiang Zhe had just entered the Dragon Emperor Country. Knowing she was Jiang Xi’s daughter, I could not guarantee that I wouldn’t cause her trouble. Qin Jingchen left Fen Ye with me as a hostage, making me lower my guard, thinking he was nothing special. Then he disguised himself as Beifeng to stay by Jiang Zhe’s side, took meticulous care of her until she returned to the Jiang Family. Once Jiang Zhe was safe, he used Elder Fang’s desire to cooperate with him to learn Fen Ye’s location and rescued Fen Ye outright."

Assistant Xu was taken aback; all of this had been orchestrated by Qin Jingchen from the start.

They thought they were the cat, but in the end, had they become the mouse?

Zhuo Jinman tapped her fingers, "Very well, such a person, with that kind of spiritual power and physique, will indeed be enviable when working for Qin Kuo in the future."

...

Once Fen Ye got into Qin Jingchen’s car, he rubbed his shoulders and said, "Oh my, being well fed and cared for, yet not being able to leave the house, is actually quite painful. I feel like my limbs are about to atrophy."

Qin Jingchen tossed the car keys to him.

Fen Ye held them with both hands, "Yo, this sports car, for me to drive?"

"You said you were about to atrophy, didn’t you? Get your strength back."

"Alright, thanks, Jingchen." Fen Ye took the keys. "So, how are things with the sister-in-law?"

"Everything’s been arranged," Qin Jingchen accelerated, his voice gradually fading in the wind.

...

Eating with the Elder Mrs. Jiang was actually quite pleasant.

However, Jiang Zhe was naturally not a lively person and finished her meal quickly.

After sitting with the Elder Mrs. Jiang for a while, she showed signs of fatigue.

The Elder Mrs. Jiang said, "It’s getting late; you should go up and rest."

"Then I’ll head upstairs."

Jiang Zhe stood up and began to ascend the stairs.

After a few steps, the Elder Mrs. Jiang said, "Xiaozhe, is there anything about your mother that you would like to ask me?"

Jiang Zhe lowered her gaze, "Not for the time being."

The butler said to the Elder Mrs. Jiang, "The invitations have been sent out almost entirely, Madam. Everyone will come to the welcome home ceremony for the young miss."