Top-tier Unruly Master

Ding Fan didn't plan to go back to the company during the day, and indeed, he didn't return to the company.

Although Zhou Ruoran was still hospitalized, her condition had stabilized, and her injuries could be completely controlled with the current medical technology.

Ding Fan still didn't plan to see Zhou Ruoran. After all, they were on different paths, and the way things were now was probably the best for Zhou Ruoran.

Xu Rui didn't leave Ding Fan's room during the day either, which left her feeling somewhat bored. She had wanted to chat with Ding Fan, but to her surprise, Ding Fan seemed very busy and showed no signs of stopping.

This ignited some unnamed anger in Xu Rui. So many people wished to stay by her side, but she wouldn't give them the chance, yet here was Ding Fan, who didn't even come over to talk when she initiated, clearly not knowing what was good for him.

With nothing better to do, a somewhat bored Xu Rui had no choice but to lie on the bed and catch up on the sleep she missed the previous night.

Ding Fan was busy all day with one thing, and that was his attempt at pill concoction.

This time, the pill Ding Fan aimed to concoct was indeed a First Grade pill, the Youth Preserving Pill.

Strictly speaking, this pill wasn't very useful for cultivation. Its primary function was to restore one's appearance and remove scars.

In the Cultivation World, the Youth Preserving Pill was generally refined by female cultivators with lower cultivation levels. Once they reached the Nascent Soul Stage, cultivators could change their appearance, so the pill became useless for female cultivators past the Nascent Soul Stage.

Ding Fan's main goal in concocting the Youth Preserving Pill was to help Zhou Ruoran remove the scar on her face. With her talents and beauty, she could then have a bright future and a beautiful destiny.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Ding Fan finally packed up and went out.

...

In Dongcheng, Night City Nightclub.

Almost everyone in Dongcheng knew about Night City Nightclub. It occupied the most bustling part of the city, and almost all the most beautiful ladies in Dongcheng worked there. The boss of the nightclub spent a fortune to create top-notch luxurious decorations, so it was hard for the nightclub not to be famous.

Now, even though it was just dusk, around five or six in the evening, the Night City Nightclub was already lively with people seeking excitement at night flocking through its doors...

Inside the Plum Blossom Garden private room of Night City Nightclub.

At this moment, this private room seemed a little deserted. There were no hostesses accompanying drinks, and a young man sat on the sofa.

This young man was dressed in expensive brands, and the gold watch on his wrist gleamed, as if to remind everyone of the young man's distinguished status.

Behind the young man stood four muscular bodyguards, and in front of him stood two people, standing respectfully.

These two people were none other than Hu Jin's two colleagues from the logistics department.

Fan Aiping and Zhao Qingshui.

"Young Master Qiu, the Qin family has already started to pay attention to the issue with Morning Light Group's goods. If the company decides to investigate, we are sure to be found out. Young Master Qiu, what should we do next?" Fan Aiping said respectfully to the young man on the sofa.

The young man referred to as Young Master Qiu gently swirled the wine in his glass, without glancing at the two people beside him. "It's not time yet. I want the Qin family to be utterly ruined. The matter with the Morning Light Group alone won't lead to the Qin family's complete downfall."

"Young Master Qiu, I'm afraid we might run out of time... If we are found out, then all our efforts will have been in vain," Fan Aiping said on the side.

"What's there to be afraid of? The Qin family hasn't noticed you two, have they?"

"Young Master Qiu, that Hu Jin is really biting down hard, and we're also afraid of accidents..." Fan Aiping said.

"Then you two do one more thing and then pull out," Young Master Qiu said.

"Please instruct us, Young Master Qiu."

Young Master Qiu took a sip of red wine and then said indifferently, "Tomorrow, the Qin family will be importing a batch of beef that will arrive at the port. Your logistics department will definitely handle it. If you two can swap that batch of beef for me tomorrow, you'll have completed the task."

Fan Aiping and Zhao Qingshui exchanged glances before Fan Aiping nodded. "Okay, Young Master Qiu, we will definitely get this done. But after tomorrow's event, having done such a big job, it's impossible for us to stay in Huaxia Country. As you know, running away requires money..."

Young Master Qiu's mouth curved up slightly. "Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged."

With that, Young Master Qiu tossed two bank cards on the table. "Each of these cards has a million on it. After you finish the job, I will give each of you another two million."

"Thank you, Young Master Qiu..."

"Thank you, Young Master Qiu..."

Fan Aiping and Zhao Qingshui, smiling from ear to ear, picked up the two bank cards from the table.

Young Master Qiu raised his glass at this moment and drained the red wine from the goblet in one gulp. "Yanjing Qin Family, you must pay back everything you owe me!"

...

Su Maner came to the company early this morning, arriving well before her usual time.

The company had been busy recently due to issues in Dongcheng, requiring her personal attention, so she often had breakfast in her office.

"Director Su, the beef we imported from Denmark via the European Union will arrive today. The logistics department just called to ask if it should be sent directly to the processing plant."

At this moment, her secretary Li Miaoke walked in from outside.

Su Maner pondered for a moment. "Direct the logistics department to send it straight to the processing plant. I'll head over there shortly."

This European Union company was a large enterprise in Europe, and Qin's Group had been trying to establish a connection for years without success. Recently, somehow, they had managed to broker a deal on this batch of beef.

Although the beef import project was not large, its significance was exceptional. If this deal were successful, it could lead to greater in-depth cooperation and provide Qin's Group with a breakthrough in the European market.

The secretary nodded immediately and went to prepare according to Su Maner's instructions.

At this time, Su Maner took a thick stack of documents and began to review them carefully. She hadn't even gotten halfway through the pile when Li Miaoke rushed back in, looking somewhat panicked.

"Director Su, there's a problem... the EU beef shipment has been blocked..."

"What happened? Be more specific!" Su Maner stood up with a serious expression, turning to look at Li Miaoke.

Li Miaoke caught her breath and then spoke. "Director Su, I followed your instructions and called the logistics department. After they received the goods, they set off for the processing plant, but just as they left the port, they were stopped by some journalists and the Quarantine Bureau. They claimed our beef is problematic..."

Su Maner's expression grew more solemn. This batch of beef was sent from the European Union company; how could there be any issue? For a moment, she felt that something unusual was going on.

"Let's go see for ourselves right now..."

...

Su Maner and Li Miaoke didn't waste much time getting to the scene by car.

Even before arriving at the site, Su Maner could see several refrigerated trucks intercepted on the road, surrounded by a swarm of journalists busily taking photos.

"The General Manager of Qin's Group in Dongcheng, Su Maner, has arrived."

One of the journalists shouted, and instantly, all the journalists rushed over to surround her.

"Director Su, someone has accused your imported beef of being problematic, allegedly infected with mad cow disease. Did Qin's Group import such beef in order to profit from low prices?"

"Director Su, Qin's Group has always claimed to do business with integrity. How do you plan to explain this situation to the public..."

...

Su Maner slowly raised her hand to quiet the surrounding journalists. "Before the facts come out, I hope everyone refrains from jumping to conclusions. Otherwise, Qin's Group will pursue legal responsibility."

Just as she finished speaking, a man began to slowly push through the crowd and make his way forward. This man was none other than Young Master Qiu from the Night City nightclub the night before.

"Director Su is indeed a woman of courage. Even now, under these circumstances, you manage to remain so composed. I must say, I am quite impressed."

As Su Maner followed the voice, her brows furrowed tightly when she saw who approached. "Qiu Yuanzheng..."

"It's truly an honor to be remembered by such a beautiful lady," Qiu Yuanzheng replied with a slight smile on his lips.

Su Maner's frown deepened.

She was quite familiar with this Qiu Yuanzheng. Like the Su Family, the Qiu Family was also a direct branch of the Qin family. The old man of the Qiu Family used to be a subordinate of the old man of the Qin family.

At that time, Qiu Yuanzheng's father had also been a CEO in one of the group's subsidiaries. However, for the sake of profit, he colluded with one of the Four Great Families—the Wang Family—to attack the Qin family.

The Qin family managed to resolve that crisis, and Qiu Yuanzheng's father, along with all his associates, were expelled. Qiu Yuanzheng's father later committed suicide, overwhelmed by his fall from grace.

Since his childhood, Qiu Yuanzheng had always believed that it was the Qin family that led to the ruin and death of his family. Su Maner had encountered Qiu Yuanzheng before and thus knew of him.

"Qiu Yuanzheng, if I'm not wrong, this is all a trap set up by you, isn't it?" Su Maner said, looking at Qiu Yuanzheng.

Qiu Yuanzheng simply smiled faintly. "A trap? I merely received intelligence that Qin's Group, for the sake of profit, would not hesitate to import problematic beef. I'm doing my duty as a good citizen. I certainly can't just watch Qin's Group harm the masses with tainted beef, can I..."