Chapter Twenty: Quite the Player, Aren't You?

At this moment, Qin Feng suddenly looked coldly at Xu Lianzhi. His tone carried a warning:

"Are you sure you want me to expose what you and Han Long have done? Let me remind you—for what you two have done, spending a few years in prison shouldn't be much of a problem!"

This single sentence left Han Long and Xu Lianzhi stunned, their hearts tightening.

Xu Jingnian frowned, "What is this kid talking about, Lianzhi?"

"Go on," Qin Feng glanced at them both. "Or should we go somewhere else, and I can tell them for you?"

It was a threat. He was clearly signaling that he was ready to take this to the police station. Xu Lianzhi dared not escalate the situation, as helping Sun Zihang drug Song Yuting was a serious offense that could land them in deep trouble.

Hurriedly, she shook her head. "N-nothing! It's nothing!"

Han Long also gave an awkward laugh. "It’s all a misunderstanding! Xu Lianzhi's injury isn't Qin Feng's fault. Forget it... let it go!"

"Since it’s a misunderstanding, how could you say Qin Feng hit her? Don't let this happen again!" Lan Fang couldn't help but scold them.

Soon after, the family sat down at the table. Lan Fang deliberately had Qin Feng sit next to Xu Banxia and asked with a smile, "Qin Feng, I made these dishes myself. How do they taste?"

Qin Feng smiled and complimented her, "Auntie Lan's cooking could surpass that of a five-star chef!"

"Oh, this child, such a sweet talker!" Lan Fang beamed, finding Qin Feng more and more likable.

"Hmph." Xu Jingnian, however, looked on with disdain. "What's the use of having a sweet mouth? Who doesn't know how to say nice things?"

Seeing that Xu Jingnian had a negative opinion of him, Qin Feng took out the bottle of old liquor that Master Hu had given him. "Uncle Xu, this is an old bottle of Moutai a friend gave me. Would you like to try it?"

Xu Jingnian was also a fan of fine liquor. But the bottle in front of him lacked even a label, and the cap looked like it had green mold on it, making him suspicious. Was this... really Moutai?

*Vroom!*

A golden Ferrari sports car roared and pulled up in front of the Xu residence. A fair-skinned, dashing young man stepped out of the car. Holding a bouquet of flowers, he strode in confidently.

"Banxia! I've come to see you!"

...

"Li Mingyuan?" Seeing the young man, Xu Banxia’s beautiful face turned cold. "Didn't I tell you not to come to my house?"

"Banxia, who is he?" Xu Jingnian asked, confused.

"Li Mingyuan, the hospital director's son," Xu Banxia replied with a hint of helplessness.

He had just returned a few days ago after studying abroad for years. Ever since he saw her at the department, Li Mingyuan had been pestering her relentlessly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingnian immediately greeted him warmly. "The son of Director Li? How dashing and talented! What brings you here to see Banxia..."

"To be honest, Uncle," Li Mingyuan said passionately, "I have always liked your daughter, Banxia. Now that I hear she has broken off her engagement with Master Hu and is free, I have come to propose to her!"

Propose? Xu Jingnian was pleasantly surprised. Master Hu had just called off the engagement, and now the director’s son had arrived? He hurriedly invited Li Mingyuan to the dining table and asked enthusiastically, "Like father, like son. Since you are Director Li's son, you must be quite accomplished, right?"

Li Mingyuan looked proud. "I have been studying at St. Peter's College abroad and recently obtained my doctorate. I’ve just returned after completing my studies!"

"What a coincidence!" Xu Jingnian said approvingly. "Banxia is also a doctor; you two must have a lot in common. And you are young and promising—this is a perfect match!"

Seeing Xu Jingnian trying to play matchmaker, Lan Fang couldn't stand it anymore. "Old Xu, why are you meddling in their love lives?"

Xu Jingnian countered, "Young Master Li is the son of Director Li, a doctor, and young and promising. I think he’s great!"

"Dad, please... stop interfering in my affairs," Xu Banxia said, unable to listen any longer. She was already annoyed by Li Mingyuan, and her father’s behavior only made her headache worse.

"Heh." At this, Qin Feng chuckled. "St. Peter's College... isn't that a third-rate diploma mill? As long as you have money, you can buy any degree you want. If you pay enough, you could even become the principal!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Mingyuan's face darkened. He glared at Qin Feng unpleasantly. "Kid! Who are you to slander me like this!?"

Lan Fang quickly interjected, "This is Qin Feng, my daughter's fiancé!"

"Fiancé?!" Li Mingyuan looked Qin Feng over with disdain. "Kid, I recognize you! You’re just an intern in the emergency department, while I am the son of the director! Do you really think a toad can eat swan meat? Be smart and get lost!"

Relying on his status, his words were filled with threats. Qin Feng just laughed dismissively. This Li Mingyuan probably didn't know that even his father, the director, had to treat him with respect.

"Young Master Li, don't mind him, let's eat!" Xu Jingnian stepped in to smooth things over. Li Mingyuan gave a cold snort, deciding to give him face.

"Huh?" He stared at the old bottle of liquor on the table and asked curiously, "Uncle, what are you drinking?"

"Ah..." Xu Jingnian explained, "This is what Qin Feng brought me, he claims it's old Moutai."

"Pfft!" Li Mingyuan scoffed mockingly. "What is this? It's a three-no product, it even has green mold on it! Are you trying to send Uncle to an early grave?!"

He then produced his own gift—a bottle of premium red wine with a jewel-cut body that looked like a work of art. "Uncle, take a look! This is a masterpiece by the world-renowned winemaker Master Henry. It costs 800,000, and there are only a hundred bottles worldwide. I brought it back from abroad!"

"Oh?!" Hearing this, Xu Jingnian was immediately interested. Li Mingyuan poured a glass, and Xu Jingnian couldn't help but take a sip, delighted. "What a fine wine! Truly a master's work. I love this gift!"

After saying this, as if feeling embarrassed, he casually tossed Qin Feng’s bottle to the side in total disdain.

Qin Feng watched this without getting angry. He only found it amusing because both Xu Jingnian and Li Mingyuan were blind to what truly good wine was.

After a few glasses, Li Mingyuan began to boast, patting his chest. "Uncle, entrust Banxia to me. I guarantee I will treat her well!"

"Good!" Xu Jingnian was clearly very satisfied, beaming. "Young Master Li, you are indeed my top candidate for a son-in-law!"

"Heh heh." Li Mingyuan gave Qin Feng a triumphant look. "Kid, Uncle has already accepted me as his son-in-law. Only I can give Banxia happiness! You have no chance!!"

Qin Feng stared at his face and shook his head. "You cannot give Banxia happiness. You’d better take care of your own health!"

"What is that supposed to mean!?" Li Mingyuan was displeased.

Qin Feng said calmly, "Your eye sockets are dark and your gait is unsteady; it is a clear sign of kidney qi depletion and an imbalance of yin and yang. I suppose you lived quite a wild life while studying abroad? What a pity, you’ve ruined yourself!"

Kidney deficiency? Lan Fang and the others looked at Li Mingyuan with strange expressions.

Li Mingyuan was furious. As if a hidden secret had been exposed, he flew into a rage. "You... you're talking nonsense! You bastard, how dare you slander my integrity? Do you believe I can have you kicked out of Yunhai Hospital?"

Seeing this, Xu Banxia glared at Qin Feng reproachfully. "Do you still want to work at the hospital or not?"

Li Mingyuan's father was the director, Li Hongliang; he was effectively the crown prince. He could fire Qin Feng with a single word. Even she couldn't protect him!

But Qin Feng just smiled. "Even your father wouldn't dare say that, but... you can try!"

"You!" Li Mingyuan was grinding his teeth in rage, his face looking terrible. "Fine... kid, just you wait. See if I don't deal with you!"

Having been embarrassed by Qin Feng, he lost his appetite for proposing. He left a harsh threat and stormed out in anger.

Xu Banxia felt that Qin Feng was destroying his own future by provoking Li Mingyuan and refusing to listen to reason. She felt a surge of frustration. "I'm full." She said coldly, turning to head upstairs.

"I'm full as well. Thank you, Uncle Xu and Auntie Lan, for the hospitality!" Qin Feng also stood up to leave.

"Qin Feng, wait..." Lan Fang felt that the evening had ended unpleasantly and that they had treated Qin Feng poorly.

"Why call him?" Xu Jingnian said with a stern face. "He’s just jealous of Young Master Li’s talent! He can't stand others being more successful than him. Narrow-minded, he'll never amount to anything!"

Han Long and Xu Lianzhi also gloated. "That kid is finished! He's about to be in big trouble, and his job as an intern won't last. He deserves it!"

...

Outside, his subordinate Qingluan called. "Sir, we have found some clues regarding the Qin family from back then."

"Oh?" Qin Feng felt a surge of excitement. "Tell me!"

Qingluan said solemnly, "Regarding the fire that destroyed the Qin family, you were not the only survivor. The daughter of the Qin family's nanny is also alive. She is currently in the north of Yunhai City. I will send you the address shortly."

"Good." Qin Feng nodded.

The Qin family's nanny was called Mama Chen, and she did have a daughter named Chen Ke'er who often came to the Qin house to help. Perhaps Chen Ke'er knew something about that sudden, tragic fire.

"By the way," Qin Feng asked, "has the news regarding the investment conference been released?"

Qingluan replied respectfully, "As you instructed, we released the false information. The Sun family truly believes that we have chosen them as our investment target."

Hearing this, Qin Feng sneered. He had crippled that piece of trash, Sun Zihang, and subsequently, the Song family had faced the Sun family's retaliation. It was time to teach them another lesson.

And this time... the lesson would be even more painful!