PS: Many readers commented on the last chapter, so let me explain.

In fact, Sun Qi didn't underestimate the trillion-level Daqin Group; he just didn't take Qin Heng, the second-generation scion, seriously. Moreover, he was on his own turf, with no one around to restrain him, so his words became a bit more arrogant. If Qin Fa had come, he definitely wouldn't have dared to say anything.

Please go easy on me!

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When Qian Zhenghai saw this scene, his face instantly turned ashen with terror.

A man in his fifties was nearly brought to tears.

"Young Master Qin, you can't afford to be careless at this time! That's Steward Sun, a favored figure by that important person's side! He can influence all the major and minor affairs in Qi Lu with just a word!"

He was afraid that Qin Heng didn't realize who Steward Sun was, so he eagerly explained further.

"We'll just wait for him here," Qin Heng said indifferently, pointing to a nearby seat. "Sit down. Let's wait for him to come over. His lackey has already recorded everything, so he will quickly learn what I said."

Qian Zhenghai dared not sit. He was utterly flustered and anxious, sweat beading on his forehead, wishing he could kneel and beg Qin Heng to leave.

Through the bus window, one could see the ruffian from before holding a recording pen, approaching Sun Qi and playing back what Qin Heng had just said.

Sun Qi, enraged and livid, was grinding his teeth, his gaze fierce enough to kill.

Qian Zhenghai suddenly sighed. "Young Master Qin! You should know, we businesspeople rely on various laws and regulations. When we face officials, no amount of money can match a single word from them."

The people on the bus were also abuzz with discussion.

"That's right, young man. No matter how wealthy you are, you're no match for those in power."

"You're young. Even if your family is rich, what makes you think you can demand Steward Sun come to you? He's the steward of an important person, after all."

"Exactly! What gives you the right to summon Steward Sun?"

Qin Heng remained unfazed. "I can crush him with a single finger," he stated calmly.

Merely a mortal official, an ant-like existence, feeble and vulnerable. Even now, at the peak of Qi Refinement, I could easily crush him!

The people around him trembled with fear, staring at Qin Heng in utter shock.

No one dared to speak.

Too arrogant! Too audacious! Absolutely reckless and ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!!

"Well, I'd like to see how you're going to crush me with one finger!!" Sun Qi's voice suddenly boomed. He had actually come over, followed by the broad-shouldered and fierce-looking Sun Biao.

"Come on, tell me, what gives you the confidence to claim you can crush me with one finger? Your Daqin Group's fame is indeed great, and your father, Qin Fa, is formidable. If he were here, perhaps I'd treat him to a fine meal and drinks.

But for a mere second-generation like you to act so arrogantly on my turf—you must have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard! This isn't Beijing, nor is it Tianhai. Your Daqin Group may have all the money in the world, but it holds no sway here!" Sun Qi said vehemently, pointing at Qin Heng.

"Power, this thing you take such pride in..." Qin Heng remained seated, his expression calm, looking at Sun Qi with a detached gaze. "To me, it's merely an illusion, hardly worth mentioning."

"Illusion! Fine! Then I'll show you the power of this 'illusion'!" Sun Qi snarled, then sharply ordered, "Sun Biao, call your men! Grab this kid and throw him off the bus!"

"Alright!" Sun Biao cackled, reaching for Qin Heng. "Kid, you brought this on yourself for being too arrogant and messing with the wrong people! I'll take good care of your girlfriend for you, HAHAHA!!"

The people around chuckled at this scene.

"He really is courting death. So young, yet so bold, daring to provoke anyone. He's asking for it!"

"This kid must have read too many novels; he can't tell reality from fantasy. Wealth and power are illusions to him? That's hilarious!"

BANG!

Suddenly, a loud thud echoed. Sun Biao, who was about to grab Qin Heng, was sent flying backward. He crashed against the driver's protective barrier, then rebounded to the floor, crying out in agony.

"You dare act so presumptuously, you ant?" Qin Heng snorted coldly, lowering his fist. He was the one who had sent Sun Biao flying.

"How dare you assault a law-abiding citizen!" Sun Qi pointed at Qin Heng, shouting, "That's a criminal offense! I'll have you arrested immediately!"

"Steward Sun, Steward Sun!" Just then, a ruffian scrambled onto the bus, his face a mask of terror. "Steward Sun, bad news! Steward Wang is here!!"

"Steward Wang!?" Sun Qi was stunned. He almost leaped up, whipping his head around so fast he nearly snapped his neck to look towards the front of the bus. His expression changed drastically as he exclaimed in disbelief, "He… how did he get here!?"

The surrounding people couldn't help but murmur.

"Steward Wang? Which Steward Wang? Surely that important person doesn't have two stewards."

"It's him! You might not know, but Steward Sun only took up his post in the last two years. Before him, there was another Steward Wang—that's him."

"Steward Sun may be the popular newcomer, but this Steward Wang is the one with real power!"

Qian Zhenghai's eyes lit up. He whispered to Qin Heng, "Young Master Qin, do you know this Steward Wang?"

Qin Heng shook his head. "Never met him," he said indifferently.

"This…" Qian Zhenghai's face turned pale again, despair creeping back in.

"Don't get your hopes up," Steward Sun sneered. "Wang Bei and I are colleagues from the same clan. Do you think he'd help you against me?"

His words were firm, yet they carried a hint of insecurity.

"Steward Sun, Steward Wang… he said…" the ruffian stammered, his face crestfallen, "he said he's here on behalf of the family to investigate you! He even brought the notice! And he said he's already gathered clear evidence and wants you to confess everything frankly!"

"What!?" Sun Qi's face turned ashen, his pupils constricting in disbelief. He shouted, "This is impossible! Absolutely impossible! Wang Bei can't touch me!!"

"Nothing is impossible." A stern-faced middle-aged man in his forties, with graying temples, stepped forward holding a document. He said in a deep voice, "Sun Qi, you are gravely involved with criminal gangs. The family has verified the evidence and approved an investigation into your affairs! Your brother will also be taken into custody!"

"No! Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!!" Sun Qi collapsed to the ground, his expression filled with utter terror, his earlier arrogance gone. He knelt before Wang Bei, pleading, "It's been so many years, and nothing ever happened! Why suddenly investigate me! Wang Bei! This is impossible!!"

Wang Bei, however, paid no attention to Sun Qi. Instead, he walked directly past him to Qin Heng.

He bowed respectfully. "Young Master Qin, I hope you are unharmed. It is truly unacceptable that you encountered such harassment while visiting us. This is our failing. Please, feel free to ask for any compensation you desire."

At these words, everyone was dumbstruck.

Qian Zhenghai's eyes bulged, a wave of immense joy washing over him.

Sun Qi and Sun Biao, however, turned deathly pale. "Why? Why!?" they shrieked in horrified disbelief. "He's just a second-generation scion! He's not Qin Fa, and he can't represent the Daqin Group itself!"

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