Qin Feng sped up once more on the raft.

The raft rushed toward the shore without stopping, landing on the beach and scaring many people into retreating.

Especially upon seeing Zuo Yizhou's wild-man appearance, they whispered doubtfully: "Are they filming a movie?"

Zuo Yizhou knelt on the sand and burst into a heaven-shaking, earth-quaking cry: "I'm back, I've finally returned!!!"

"Wow, such an impressive performance, look at that, no eye potion needed, his nose is even running."

"The makeup artist did a great job too, look at that hair, that beard, and that rough skin, totally looks like a wild man."

"Much more sincere acting than those pretty boys."

"I've got to check out this movie later."

"..."

The beachgoers commented in admiration.

Feeling embarrassed, Qin Feng pulled the bawling Zuo Yizhou and started heading out of the crowd.

"Hey handsome, can you tell us what movie you're filming? Can I be an extra?"

A sexy bikini-clad beauty asked.

"Uh, this is not a movie..."

Qin Feng replied, embarrassed.

"No way!" Another bikini-clad beauty, with only two pieces of cloth covering her, widened her eyes in surprise and said to Qin Feng, "I recognize you, you're Qin Feng, right?"

"Oh? You know me?"

Qin Feng was surprised.

"Of course, I'm a super fan of Luo Hongyan, the dance you did with her at the concert was fantastic! Can I take a picture with you?"

The beauty eagerly got close to Qin Feng, squeezing against him to take a selfie with her phone.

Seeing this, other beauties around also flocked over, squeezing Qin Feng into a crowd.

After much effort, Qin Feng finally managed to break free.

Jiang Lanting, standing by, saw the two lipstick marks on his face and commented disdainfully: "You're a family man, and yet you're still so sleazy!"

"I'm helpless too."

Qin Feng spread his hands, displaying a wry smile.

Finally, the trio managed to leave the beach.

Here in Nanli City by the sea, it's a whole province away from East Sea City.

It took just an hour by high-speed train to return to East Sea City.

After leaving the high-speed train station.

Observing the bustling crowds in the plaza, Zuo Yizhou became overwhelmed with emotions once again and knelt on the ground: "Five years..."

He was only halfway through his sentimentality, tears just starting to well up, when Qin Feng pulled him to his feet: "Alright, let's go home, wash up, and sleep!"

At that moment.

Suddenly a large group of people appeared in front of them, easily numbering over a hundred!

And even more people were gathering in this direction!

They were from the Ao Huang Three Families, who had been unable to find Qin Feng for the past few days and were worried he might leave East Sea City. Thus, they had used their connections to search nationwide!

The moment Qin Feng purchased a ticket for the high-speed train back to East Sea City,

They had been informed.

"Kid, come with us for a bit?" The leader, dressed in a black suit with hair buzzed and standing on end, was obviously a skilled fighter!

Before Qin Feng could speak, Jiang Lanting stepped forward and said, "What, you want to cause trouble? I'm a police officer!"

"..."

Everyone suddenly looked at each other in confusion.

Seeing this, the ragged Zuo Yizhou asked Qin Feng, "Big brother, what's the situation?"

"Oh, nothing much, just a few pieces of trash constantly looking for trouble with me."

Qin Feng said.

"Hmph! They dare to trouble you? They must be sick of living!" Zuo Yizhou declared, "Don't worry, big brother, I've sworn an oath, if you take me back, my life is yours. If anyone wants to hurt you, they'll have to go through me first!!"

Having said that.

Zuo Yizhou slapped the suited man across the face with a "smack" and shouted, "Call your Family Head over here!"

"You..."

The suited man, struck by the slap, was seething with anger.

The people behind him also moved to step forward.

Zuo Yizhou spoke again, "What's the matter, not convinced? Go ask around, in the entire East Sea City, when I, Zuo Yizhou, say one, who dares to counter with two!!"

The words fell.

The suited man who intended to throw punches at him froze for a moment and immediately opened his arms to block the people behind him.

He had followed the Bei Family for many years.

He was familiar with the various forces and personalities in East Sea and had also heard of the great name of Zuo Yizhou.

In those years, the Zuo Family, alongside the Nangong Family, were dubbed "Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl," and Zuo Yizhou was the sole male of the younger generation in his family, that is, the only heir!

No one would contest the family inheritance with him.

Hence, from a young age, he was different from other rich young masters.

Of course.

What he was most famous for was his business acumen.

While still studying, he learned business knowledge, and five years ago, he had become a well-known business prodigy in East Sea City!

He was even hailed as the future star of East Sea City!

Therefore.

Anyone with a bit of status would have heard of this name!

"You, you are the Young Master Zuo who disappeared for many years?"

The suited man said.

"That's right, it's me!" Zuo Yizhou flicked his hair and said, "I don't care who your master is, but if you dare touch a hair on my big brother, I'll make him kneel for three years!!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the suited man had no choice but to swallow his anger.

"Alright, let's head back, I'm about to fall asleep," said Qin Feng, yawning.

He had slept on a desolate island last night.

He had been rowing all morning and was indeed exhausted.

Very soon.

The crowd dispersed.

The three of them, Qin Feng and company, also went their separate ways.

Back at the hotel.

People like Jiang Zhongtian, Shen Lu, Xiao Lian, Xu Yunxiao, and others were overjoyed upon seeing him, finally feeling the weight lifted from their hearts.

Throughout his absence, the whole East Sea City had been looking for him.

They couldn't contact him through phone calls either.

They were all afraid something had happened to him.

Especially Xu Yunxiao, as she wiped away her worried tears and said, "Where on earth did you go? You didn't come back last night, and you didn't even make a phone call..."

Qin Feng gently wiped away her tears, deeply moved in his heart.

If it had been before.

He could be gone for days and nights without her ever being concerned or addressing him with a single word.

Now.

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His efforts.

Had finally received a return...

...

Night fell.

Bai stood in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the neon night view of East Sea City, furrowing his brows slightly and saying, "He disappeared for a day and a night, and it turns out he brought back Zuo Yizhou who went missing for five years. It seems he's cleverer than I thought, knowing how to leverage the situation."

"Yes! Although the Zuo Family is now fragmented and its power is not what it once was, a dying camel is still larger than a horse. Presumably, the Ao Huang Three Families will give the Zuo Family face, and won't pursue the matter of Qin Feng smashing up Ao Huang anymore. This move, it seems, has reached a stalemate."

The tuxedoed old man said.

"No."

Bai's mouth curled into a sly smile as he said, "Tell me, what does the Zuo Family need most now?"

"…Your subordinate does not know."

The tuxedoed old man replied.

"What they need is allies."

Bai continued, "Zuo Yizhou has been missing for five years, the Zuo Family has fractured in the struggle for inheritance, and is no longer the Zuo Family of before. As the Family Head, the old master must be in great pain, but he will also be very glad because with Zuo Yizhou's return, the Da Da's family business belongs to Zuo Yizhou. The Zuo Family will emerge from its fragmented state."

Speaking, he looked towards the tuxedoed man, "Do you understand what I mean?"