"Who are you?" Qin Heng glanced at the middle-aged man and said indifferently, "Tired of living?"

Qin Heng couldn't quite understand. Was it just because he preferred to dress casually and didn't want to buy flashy, eye-catching brands that he attracted so much animosity? Why did everyone who saw him want to step on him? Did he really have to start buying high-end clothes? What kind of logic was that! As the venerable Immortal Emperor, he naturally wore whatever he pleased. Why should he ever need to explain himself to others?

"Ah!?" Ai Shan Shan exclaimed, quickly waving her hands. "No, that's not it, Mr. Qin Heng, please listen to me! My father absolutely didn't mean that. He definitely didn't mean to tell you to get out! He was just… he was just worried about me, I…"

"Shan Shan, you don't need to say any more." The middle-aged man was already furious. Glaring at Qin Heng, he said sternly, "I have never seen a young man as rude as you. If you leave this place now and never see Shan Shan again, I can still forgive you. Otherwise, don't blame me, Ai Sheng, for being impolite!"

Some people in the distance watched Ai Sheng scolding Qin Heng, all too frightened to make a sound.

Heavens! This Boss Ai was truly dancing on the razor's edge of death! The person he was scolding now… he was a VIP so important that even Wang Quan had to kneel on one knee before him, begging to save someone and still failing! And Ai Sheng dared to say he'd be impolite to him?! Didn't he want to live anymore?! He was truly tired of living!

However, even though many people knew Qin Heng was not to be provoked, no one stepped forward to inform Ai Sheng. After all, Ai Sheng was also the CEO of a conglomerate with a market value of 30 billion, wealthy and quite powerful in his own right. In Tianhai, while not on par with the four major families, Tianlong Group, or the Lius by the Huangpu River, he was still considered a top-tier magnate who had risen in recent decades. Even forces stronger than him wouldn't offend him lightly.

Now, Ai Sheng was confronting a major figure who could single-handedly suppress the entire Wang family. To the onlookers, it was like a battle between gods—something they absolutely couldn't get involved in! If they, like innocent fish in a moat, meddled even with a single word, they would face dire consequences and could even be wiped out!

"In this world, there are always people who fail to recognize their own standing and recklessly provoke those who could obliterate them with a flip of a hand," Qin Heng said indifferently, still seated. "Are you one of those people?"

"Mr. Qin Heng, my dad didn't mean that, please don't misunderstand…" Ai Shan Shan wasn't a fool. After she saw Wang Quan begging Qin Heng for mercy, she understood that Qin Heng was undoubtedly a figure of unimaginable stature. This was absolutely not someone her recently acknowledged biological father could afford to provoke!

"Shan Shan, don't speak!" Ai Sheng's gaze turned icy as he looked at Qin Heng. "Boy, you're the most arrogant young man I've ever seen. Even that kid from the Lis wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. What gives you the right to act so presumptuously in front of me?"

"Are you talking about Li Jiayi?" Qin Heng replied indifferently. "In my presence, he can only speak on his knees."

"..." Stunned by the response, Ai Sheng said coldly, "Fine, fine, fine! Kid, you've got guts. If you have the nerve, just sit there. Someone will deal with you! Shan Shan, come with me. Let's go see your sister An Qi."

"Mr. Qin Heng…" Ai Shan Shan wanted to plead with Qin Heng.

"You don't need to go; she's here," Qin Heng tilted his head up slightly and chuckled. "Wei Anqi, Chu Qixi, Linglong, long time no see."

"Long time no see." Wei Anqi's pretty face flushed slightly, visibly pleased to see Qin Heng. She wore a red evening gown today, her delicate shoulders partially exposed. Her ample chest was well-covered, yet the deep cleavage and the snow-white skin above it were still visible, along with her exquisite collarbones. She looked extremely beautiful. Chu Qixi and Qu Linglong stood beside her, also in evening gowns and light makeup, looking fresh, vibrant, and stunning, their graceful figures clearly outlined.

Taken aback, Ai Sheng asked with a mixture of surprise and suspicion, "Miss Anqi, you know this person?"

"Of course, I know him." Wei Anqi seemed somewhat surprised and confused. "What's wrong, Uncle Ai, don't you recognize him? He's Qin Heng, the eldest son of Qin Fa, the CEO of the Daqin Group!"

Qin Heng had never deliberately concealed his true identity. Previously, when he was on a date with Qu Linglong at the Qins' port, he had already revealed his true identity to her. Wei Anqi, as Qu Linglong's best friend, was naturally aware of it.

The Daqin Group?! My god!

BOOM!

The crowd nearby erupted, buzzing with excited chatter.

The nation's strongest conglomerate! A top-tier group worth trillions, a multinational giant famous both at home and abroad! This Qin Heng, the one dressed so ordinarily, is actually the eldest son of the Daqin Group's CEO?! The heir to a multi-trillion-dollar conglomerate! Heavens! This identity is too terrifying!

While many might not grasp the power of a Martial Artist, everyone present understood perfectly what a top-tier, trillion-dollar corporation represented. The hosts of this business banquet, the Wei family to which Wei Anqi belonged, were also considered gentry in Tianhai. They were slightly weaker than Tianlong Group but stronger than Ai Sheng, controlling companies with a total market value of about 40 billion.

But this was nothing compared to the Daqin Group's several-trillion-dollar valuation. A single subsidiary of the Daqin Group could obliterate everyone present—an absolute annihilation, leaving not even dregs behind!

"You… you're the son of Qin Fa, the CEO of the Daqin Group!?" Upon learning Qin Heng's true identity, Ai Sheng immediately began to tremble all over. He hastily bowed and said with utmost respect, "So it is Young Master Qin. I was blind earlier and failed to recognize your eminence. I have caused much offense, please forgive me…"

Silence.

The response he received was silence.

Qin Heng remained seated, not even lifting his eyelids, utterly silent.

Wei Anqi and the others also realized that Ai Sheng must have been disrespectful to Qin Heng moments ago. Their expressions changed instantly. Daring to disrespect Qin Heng meant offending the Daqin Group! Was he looking for death?

Ai Sheng was so scared that cold sweat drenched his clothes. Just moments ago, he had been incredibly arrogant, but now his legs felt weak. He said in a trembling voice, "I… I will transfer 50% of my company's shares to you later. Please, don't hold this against me!"

If he angered the Daqin Group, a casual blow from them could bankrupt his company, valued at 30 billion, instantly. Forget retaining 50%; he'd likely lose everything and end up a beggar!

"30% will do," Qin Heng said indifferently. "I'm not an unreasonable person. For Ai Shan Shan's sake, I'll spare you this once. If there's a next time, your family's company will cease to exist!"

"Thank you, Young Master Qin! Thank you!" Ai Sheng was tearfully grateful. He felt Qin Heng was the most magnanimous person in the world. He also felt incredibly fortunate, truly lucky, that his daughter knew such an important figure!

"So the Qin Heng you usually talk about is the Young Master of the Daqin Group, huh." A gentle voice interjected, and a middle-aged man in a black formal suit walked over.

"Dad, why are you here?" Wei Anqi went over and greeted him.

"How could I not come to meet the person my precious daughter talks about every day?" The middle-aged man smiled, approached Qin Heng, and said amiably, "Hello, Young Master Qin. I am Wei Yue, the founder of the Weiwu Financial Consortium, and Anqi's father."

"Hello," Qin Heng nodded. "I am Qin Heng."

"Young Master Qin, my daughter has been talking about you constantly." Wei Yue seemed very agitated as he came before Qin Heng. "I have a few words I'd like to say to you, Young Master Qin. I wonder if you'd be willing to listen?"

"Go ahead," Qin Heng said indifferently.

THUMP!

The founder, helmsman, and CEO of the Weiwu Financial Consortium, Wei Anqi's father, actually dropped to his knees and kowtowed forcefully to Qin Heng, his forehead striking the ground with audible thuds.

Instantly, everyone was dumbfounded, stunned! The entire hotel fell deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop. What on earth was happening?!

"Dad, what are you doing!?"

"Uncle Wei, what's wrong with you?"

"Brother Wei??"

Exclamations arose from the crowd, completely baffled by the turn of events.

Only Wei Yue remained with his forehead pressed to the floor, kneeling before Qin Heng. He said, his voice raw with desperation, "I beseech you, Young Master Qin, save the Wei family! A powerful family from Beijing wants to destroy us!"

What?! A powerful family from Beijing! Wants to destroy the Wei family?!

The complexions of everyone present changed instantly!

A moment's thought and they understood what was happening!

So, tonight's gathering for Wei Anqi's birthday wasn't just to invite so many of Tianhai's elite! It was probably also to make that powerful Beijing family hesitate, to hold them back from truly destroying the Wei family due to the potential fallout! Damn it, were we all set up?!

"Old man Wei, who are you begging to save your family?" A clear, haughty voice rang out, followed by a cold sneer. "You've offended my He Family of Beijing. You still dream of finding a way out? Keep dreaming!"

Qin Heng's brow furrowed slightly; the voice sounded somewhat familiar. Looking towards the hotel entrance, he saw a man and a woman walking in.

They were, surprisingly, the same man and woman he had encountered on the street shortly after his rebirth. They had claimed to be tourists from Beijing visiting Tianhai.

He Yiming and Huo Weiwei!!

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