And Ye Hao's goal had been achieved, but just then, another person came to visit...

Chen Lingyun and Zhao Jiangchen had just left Lin Ruyu's villa when a young man, looking a bit disheveled and reeking of alcohol, walked in.

This young man was holding a bottle of Rémy Martin, taking large swigs from time to time.

This was none other than Qin Xiweng. Since his plot succeeded, he thought his father would let his mother go, allowing him to leave with her. But he hadn't been able to do so.

Everything he did was in vain. He considered forcibly taking his mother, but lacked the power to do so. Even if he could, no matter where he took her, the Qin Army would use legitimate means to bring her back.

So he was despondent. For months, he drowned his sorrows in alcohol. Once, Lv Dong and others saw him, and after a beating, he sobered up a bit. Lv Dong told him, if he wants to live well with his mother, he shouldn't be confined to his current state. Lv Dong's words partly sobered him from his drunkenness.

But Qin Xiweng didn't know where to start. Lv Dong, seeing him so pitiful, kindly offered him some guidance. After all, he had potential, and Lv Dong thought Ye Hao's team was in need of talent! So he pointed Qin Xiweng towards Ye Hao.

Coincidentally, as Ye Hao was returning, Lv Dong deliberately had someone leak some information to Qin Xiweng, telling him Ye Hao was back, hoping Qin Xiweng would seek out Ye Hao.

As for what would happen next, that was up to Ye Hao. If he decided to bring Qin Xiweng into the fold, the syndicate would gain a valuable asset. If Ye Hao didn't like Qin Xiweng, the syndicate and Qin Xiweng would go their separate ways and treat him as just another customer...

Just as Ye Hao was looking forward to spending a cozy moment with Lin Ruyu and the other woman, he heard the doorbell ring. Helplessly, he went downstairs to open the door, realizing even a moment's intimacy had become a luxury!

Ye Hao looked out from inside, and when he saw it was Qin Xiweng, he was taken aback for a moment.

But Ye Hao wasn't petty; understanding Qin Xiweng's tactics made him realize Qin Xiweng was smart, and a smart person always has smart thoughts.

Maybe he had reasons for disrupting the entire Peng City underground?

Opening the door, Ye Hao smiled and said, "Conspirator, long time no see."

"Ugh!" Qin Xiweng burped, speaking bitterly, "What 'conspirator'? In the end, I was like a dog meddling in others' affairs, didn't gain a damn thing."

Qin Xiweng's words prompted Ye Hao to think: when he mentioned the dog, did it mean he was being controlled by others? The ones benefiting were someone else, and he was simply the hard laborer.

"Heh, wasn't your plot something you wanted to play?" Ye Hao invited Qin Xiweng inside and made a pot of tea to help him sober up.

Qin Xiweng shook his head, saying, "No! I just want to live with my mother, but someone is stopping me."

This time, Ye Hao understood: the only one who could stop him would be the Qin Army because Qin Army was the top figure in Peng City, and being his son, there wouldn't be anyone higher up controlling him.

"Is this scheme meant to shake the underground forces in Peng City?" Ye Hao asked.

"Hmm!" Qin Xiweng nodded.

"Then you're looking for me because..."

"I want you to help me. I think you're someone with great influence; you can definitely help me take my mother away from Qin Army." Qin Xiweng said directly.

"Qin Army's wife? Haha, sorry, but I can't. No matter how influential I am, I won't affect someone's private life." Ye Hao shook his head.

"He's not treating my mother as his wife, just using her as a tool to control me." Qin Xiweng shouted emotionally.

"Control you? Why control you?" Ye Hao grew more puzzled.

"He intends to rise to a higher level but needs trustworthy people to pave the way for him, and I'm the puppet he wants. He hopes I can help him clear out or control the underground forces in Peng City, ensuring its stable development for the next few years. I'm curious how you managed to escape his control; you were clearly heading for prison, yet got released the next day." Qin Xiweng said, sipping the tea to clear his mind.

"Someone bailed me out."

"Who?" Qin Xiweng looked up at Ye Hao...

"The Minister of Public Security." Ye Hao smiled, thinking it would be foolish not to use such a prominent name when needed.

"Impressive! I never thought such a bigwig would stand up to bail you out." Qin Xiweng genuinely admired Ye Hao, wondering in secret just who Ye Hao really was.

"Hehe, it just happened that they needed me. But tell me, what's your plan?" Ye Hao smiled.

"I told you, this time I'm here to ask you to find a way for me to take my mother away; as for the conditions, just say the word!" Qin Xiweng replied.

"You only want to take your mother away? You don't wish to continue developing in Peng City?" Ye Hao asked.

"I do, but I can't develop here because Qin Army won't allow me to rise. He fears if I grow, I'd spread his dirty secrets and affect his ascent." Qin Xiweng said.

Then, resignedly, Qin Xiweng said, "Honestly, although the things he's done to my mother are unforgivable, I'm still his son. How could I tarnish him? I don't blame him for loving power; I just want to take my mother away. But to my dismay, this extreme person controls me so tightly he won't even let me visit her."

"I can only sympathize with your situation, but I care deeply about benefits. You're a smart person, and I treasure talents like you. If you..."

"There's no need to say it. I'm not going to join any factions because joining yours would only hinder you in Peng City." Qin Xiweng said, waving his hand.

"Haha! You're overestimating Qin Army too much! Just because of him, I'd be hindered in Peng City?" Ye Hao laughed heartily, feeling utterly disdainful.

While Qin Army's position is significant, it doesn't make him a true heavyweight. If it were the Provincial Party Secretary or Governor of Nanyue, Ye Hao might believe it. But Qin Army, a municipal party secretary trying to hinder him, was just too far-fetched.

"Though I don't know where your confidence comes from, I want you to know Qin Army is quite formidable. I just don't want to drag you down, and I only want to go into hiding with my mother. As for these political wars, I don't want any part in them." Qin Xiweng said tiredly.

"You're avoiding reality. It's not that you don't want to play power games; you're scared of Qin Army." Ye Hao pointedly remarked, revealing Qin Xiweng's true feelings. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote and rate it. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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