Li Tianlong and Xu Chong knelt on the ground, nodding repeatedly.

"You're right, Grandmaster Qin, everything you said is right. We are mere ants, yet we dared to threaten you, completely unaware of our own insignificance. We were simply courting death! It's only due to your magnanimity that we've been able to keep our lives!"

With their heads lowered, they were the picture of humility, devoid of their earlier arrogance. They truly regarded Qin Heng as a supreme deity, worshiping him with earnest sincerity.

If they weren't earnest, they might end up dead!

He could annihilate their entire families!

These weren't just words!

Qin Heng nodded slightly, glanced at the two men, and then, without paying them any further attention, left the private room with his hands behind his back.

A moment later, Li Tianlong and Xu Chong cautiously tried to lift their heads, using their peripheral vision to check if Qin Heng had truly left. After confirming five or six times that Qin Heng was gone, they finally breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the floor.

"A Grandmaster... To think he's actually a Grandmaster! A seventeen-year-old Grandmaster! That's terrifying!" Li Tianlong said, still shaken. Having clawed his way up from nothing to his current position, he was certainly no fool.

The crown prince of the Daqin Group. To others, he was known as a prodigal, second-generation heir who only squandered money on travel and lacked ambition. In reality, he was a Grandmaster of the Transcendence Realm, standing at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao!

This is an absolute top secret!

The Qin family's ambitions are immense!

Li Tianlong's mind raced with various speculations, and the more he pondered, the more terrifying it all seemed.

He said solemnly, "Xu Chong, remember what happened today. We must not reveal a single bit of it, especially Grandmaster Qin's—no, Young Master Qin's—identity as a Martial Arts Grandmaster."

Xu Chong also nodded. He, too, had inferred many things from the changes in Li Tianlong's expression and said earnestly, "Don't worry, Chairman Li, I understand the gravity of this matter. I definitely won't speak of it."

"Good. Then let's go back and prepare," Li Tianlong nodded and said. "Prepare to handle the transfer procedures for the Tianlong Group. Knowing such a secret means Young Master Qin has brought us onto his side; we are now part of the Daqin Group, and we must be even more cautious in the future."

"Understood. I will definitely be more careful from now on," Xu Chong nodded. Then, suddenly remembering something, he said, "By the way, Chairman Li, about the thirty million in compensation the Senior President promised Young Master Qin..."

The Senior President he mentioned was Li Tianlong's older brother, Li Tianhu.

"Right, thirty million! I almost forgot about that!" Li Tianlong smacked his forehead. "Let's go back, mobilize the funds as quickly as possible, and make sure to transfer the money today!"

If it's not done today, the three-day agreement will be breached!

In the past, Li Tianlong wouldn't have cared about this. But now that he knew the "secret" of Qin Heng being a Martial Arts Grandmaster, he didn't dare to delay.

A Grandmaster must not be disrespected or deceived!

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable!

「...」

At six-thirty in the evening, Qin Heng arrived at the Qins' Port on The Bund.

This was one of the most bustling places in Tianhai. The city's three tallest buildings—the Centre Building, Global Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower—were shrouded in clouds and mist. They radiated a dazzling light, resplendent and eye-catching.

Not far away, one could see the glittering lights of the Oriental Pearl and hear the horns of cruise ships on the Huangpu River. Men and women strolled along the streets, some pausing, some walking, their laughter and chatter an unceasing flow.

Prosperity filled their vision, the vibrant scenes of mortal life unfolded around them.

This was Tianhai, often called the Paris of the East. Many first-time visitors would immerse themselves in such opulence, reluctant to leave.

The time agreed upon with Qu Linglong was seven in the evening.

However, Qin Heng had never been one to make others wait, so he arrived half an hour early. Unexpectedly, Qu Linglong was already there waiting.

Today, her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her makeup was exquisite. She wore a snow-white dress and little white shoes, revealing smooth, jade-like calves, and held a small pink bag in her hand. Her slender fingers gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, exuding an indescribable tranquility and elegance.

Without her flight attendant uniform, she possessed an even greater charm; it had to be said, a beautiful girl truly looks good in anything.

"Mr. Qin?" Qu Linglong also spotted Qin Heng. Her surprise mingled with joy as she smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to arrive so early."

"There's no need for such formality," Qin Heng nodded lightly, smiling as he replied, "I didn't want to keep you waiting, which is why I came half an hour early. I didn't expect you to be here even sooner."

"Yes," Qu Linglong nodded. "I'm the one thanking you today, Mr. Qin, so naturally, I couldn't let you wait. Besides, I only just arrived; I haven't been waiting long."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two walked side by side along the streets of The Bund.

Qu Linglong's pure and beautiful appearance often attracted admiring glances. When those gazes shifted from her to Qin Heng at her side, they invariably turned into outright jealousy.

Why does that kid get to have such a beautiful girl accompanying him?!

"This place used to be called Lujiazui. I don't know why it was renamed the Qins' Port two years ago," Qu Linglong said, walking beside Qin Heng, gently twirling a strand of her hair as she smiled. "Still, no matter the name, this remains the most prosperous area in Tianhai."

"I actually do know why it was renamed the Qins' Port," Qin Heng said with a smile. "My family bought this place. Naturally, it couldn't keep the Lu family's name, so it was renamed after the Qins."

"PFFT." Qu Linglong covered her mouth, stifling a laugh. "I didn't expect Mr. Qin to be so humorous."

The Qins' Port, or the former Lujiazui, is Tianhai City's financial center, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. How could it possibly be bought? Who could afford to buy such a place?

"TSK TSK. Young people these days truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!" Suddenly, a voice dripping with sarcasm cut in as two young men walked towards them.

The two men stopped in front of Qin Heng and Qu Linglong. One of them glanced indifferently at Qin Heng before dismissing him and turning his gaze to Qu Linglong.

A flicker of greed crossed his eyes, but he managed a polite smile, extended his hand, and said, "Beautiful Miss, I am Pang Hua, the project director at Feiteng Film and Television Company. Your looks and figure have the potential to make you a star. Would you be interested in discussing this further with us?"

The other man also put on a "kind" smile, his eyes brazenly scrutinizing Qu Linglong's figure and appearance. He chuckled, "I'm Qian Ping, the director of photography at Feiteng Film and Television Company. Miss, allow me to tell you with my professional judgment: you should be shining brilliantly under dazzling lights, basking in the cheers of countless fans, not sticking with some poor boy, worrying about making ends meet."

The surrounding pedestrians overheard the conversation and couldn't help but exclaim.

"My God! Feiteng Film and Television Company? Is that the company in Beijing with a market value close to sixty billion, the one that has produced so many hit TV shows and cultivated numerous top stars?"

"So lucky! She's incredibly lucky! Why am I not that girl? If I could just get into Feiteng Film and Television Company, I'd definitely hit it big and make endless money!"

Qin Heng stood to the side, a faint smile on his lips, silently waiting for Qu Linglong's reaction.

Qu Linglong frowned slightly at the two men's insolent gazes. She linked her arm with Qin Heng's, shrank back slightly behind him, and shook her head. "Gentlemen, I'm not interested in your offer. Qin Heng, let's go."

Then, she tried to pull Qin Heng away.

However, Pang Hua and Qian Ping were not about to let them leave. They shifted their feet, blocking their path.

Pang Hua pointed at Qin Heng and said with a smirk, "Miss, are you concerned about the feelings of this poor student beside you? You'll soon realize that you're not as important to him as you imagine."

Qian Ping nodded, took out a check, signed it, and placed it in front of Qin Heng with a sneer. "Kid, this is a check for five hundred thousand. I order you to leave this place immediately and never see this young lady again. Agree, and this money is yours."

The onlookers grew excited at this scene.

Holy crap! Five hundred thousand! I want that too! If it were me, I'd break up immediately!

That's right! With five hundred thousand, what kind of girl couldn't I find back home? I wouldn't have to stay in Tianhai, working myself to death and living worse than a dog!

Many people were tempted.

Pang Hua's expression grew even more arrogant. He took the check from Qian Ping's hand, waved it in front of Qin Heng, and sneered contemptuously, "Kid, do you even make three thousand a month for living expenses? You've probably never seen five hundred thousand in your entire life, have you?"

"Linglong, sometimes I wonder," Qin Heng said, looking at Qu Linglong beside him and gently stroking her hair with a smile, "why there are always people in this world who insist on courting death."

"What did you say!?" Qian Ping's eyes bulged as he glared at Qin Heng. "Kid! You can be careless with what you eat, but not with what you say! Otherwise, you'll have to bear the consequences, and I doubt you can afford them!"

"Is there anything in this world that I, Qin Heng, cannot afford?" Qin Heng said with a faint smile, standing with his hands behind his back, not even deigning to give Qian Ping and Pang Hua a proper look.

Clearly, he didn't take these two seriously at all.

"Alright, alright, you brat!" Qian Ping trembled with rage. With a RIP!, he tore the check to pieces. Then, he took out another check, this one for one million, and thrust it in front of Qin Heng, bellowing, "Kid! Kneel, kowtow, and then scram! This one million is yours!"

HISS! HISS!

The surrounding crowd couldn't help but gasp, staring at Qian Ping in utter disbelief.

People in the film industry are so rich!

A million, just like that!

So damn impressive!

Many onlookers' eyes turned red with envy, wishing they could take Qin Heng's place and grab that one million.

That's one million we're talking about!

RUMBLE!

Just then, the sound of a car engine approached.

A Porsche, worth over three million, pulled up and stopped beside Qin Heng.

A young man stepped out of the car. It was Xu Chong. He knelt on one knee before Qin Heng, holding out a bank card.

"Young Master Qin, we couldn't find your card number, so we had to deliver the money to you personally. Please accept this card."

The crowd was instantly dumbfounded.

Someone driving a multi-million Porsche is kneeling before this guy!

Unbelievable!

Pang Hua and Qian Ping's faces instantly turned ashen, and they were about to erupt in fury.

But when they got a clear look at Xu Chong, their faces turned deathly pale.

They began to tremble uncontrollably.