and the booths were arranged like banquet halls in a palace.We squeezed into a booth next to hers. Song Wei glanced at the drinks menu and her eyes widened: "Four-digit numbers for a cup of coffee!"I...We stood at the roadside, waiting. In the distance behind us, the business center seemed like a lurking viper in the heart of the bustling city.

Lurking in the shadows, it mocks our innocence with a sinister grin.

We were naive... Lin Yanqin said it was her aunt's property, so we didn't think too much of it and didn't investigate the situation beforehand.

This is a lesson.

This is also a reminder — in the capital city, we can't be as reckless and bold as we are back home. Here, we don't know anyone and lack the help of acquaintances in various industries.

My brother held onto my wrist, and we stood by the crosswalk, waiting for the signal to turn green.

A patrol car with flashing lights sped past us, and many vehicles willingly gave way to let the police car through.

We both looked at each other, our brows furrowed deeply.

The political atmosphere here is too heavy. People who make a living under the emperor's feet understand the helplessness and self-entertainment of ordinary people better, and they also know how powerful the forces within the red walls and gray tiles are.

Perhaps any random person has relationships and backgrounds you are unaware of.

Intricate networks, close connections, family ties, intertwined interests...

"No wonder the ghosts and clerks here are so arrogant, putting on a show of obedience while secretly doing their own thing… They're the type who fear authority but not rules, I reckon they only follow orders from their immediate superiors," my brother said with a frown.

"Brother, I think we need to have a good talk with Lin Yanqin's aunt about what's going on here. Is she deliberately hiding something, or is no one daring to interfere We need to get to the bottom of this."

I frowned and said, “Since we’ve already gotten involved, we have to see it through. If we end up half-hearted, what face will I have to say that I represent the Shen family as the special advisor”

My brother frowned and didn't speak. The traffic light ahead turned green, and he reached out to pull me across the street.

"Ge..." I soothed, "Don't get angry either. Yan Qin definitely doesn't know about these depths. She's been protected abroad for years, focusing on her studies. How could she possibly know about these family secrets Maybe Lin Yanhuan knows. I'll ask him later."

My brother nodded, watching Lin Yanqin's understated yet luxurious car parked not far away. There was a hint of worry in his eyes.

He frowned and said, "I'm worried about her... won't she be used She's too naive. Wouldn't she become a pawn for her aunt, without even knowing it Having her come to us for help, on the surface she's offering some sweet talk... but in reality If we get bogged down, or die, our reputations ruined, this would be a huge blow to the Mu and Shen families."

I took a deep breath, I had just thought of this possibility too.

"Xiao Qiao, that's why I didn't want to have anything to do with the Lin family at first." My brother frowned deeply.

"And now"

"Still not." He pulled me onto the sidewalk as he spoke, striding towards Lin Yanqin's car.

Lin Yanqin eagerly opened the car door and stood beside us, a soft smile on her face and bright eyes staring at us.

My brother gripped my hand, and I could distinctly feel his hand suddenly tighten, squeezing me a little bit painfully.

He drew a sharp breath and said to me in a low voice, "I still don't want to have anything to do with the Lin family, but..."

A barely perceptible glint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

But she, I will take away.

This sentence was said softly, but it echoed loudly in my ears.

He quickly adjusted his mood and expression. In a few steps, he walked to Lin Yanqin's face and was already wearing that nonchalant look.

"Qian'er, you should act like a noblewoman. You don't need to be so eager to welcome us. Have some dignity, do you understand" he said with a smile.

Lin Yanqin rolled her eyes and hooked her arm around mine. "We're so close, what do I have to be shy about Xiao Qiao has seen all of me! You think I'm just being close to you Xiao Qiao is my best friend too!"

I rolled my eyes speechless: "I gave birth, you saw everything, it's a wash. Besides, do you think I want to see you"

Lin Yanqì said with a smile, "Right! We're even now. Come on, I booked a very quiet teahouse. The snacks there are delicious, made by the descendants of imperial chefs. Let's go have a sit!"

My brother nodded, without objection.

Before I got in the car, I looked again at the commercial center across the street that closed at 5:30 p.m.

If this is just the tip of the iceberg, then I'm going to pry it open!

The attitude of that little imp made me feel a faint sense of the underworld's weak control here. Jiang Qiyun had just gone to Qinghu Changle Realm, and someone already wanted to turn the world upside down

I can't stand it.

I'm now waiting for Lin Yanhuan's arrangements. After all, the high-level elders are very busy and it's not easy to find time to meet me.

We split up, my brother went to visit some renowned masters and elders, while I came to Lin Yanhuan's office here.

This is a high-end office building in a business center. I was taken up by Fang's assistant.

Fang the assistant said, "My CEO is in a meeting right now. Please wait for Miss Mu for a moment. You can go to his office and have a cup of tea."

"The office is out of the question, that kind of important place I wouldn't be appropriate to enter." I said seriously.

Fang's assistant smiled and said, "This was ordered by our CEO. Don't worry about it."

I also laughed: "I'm afraid of being caught up in unnecessary misunderstandings, after all, Miss Qi Ke Xin sees me as a thorn in her side."

Fang Assistant was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "Haha... To be honest, Miss Qi can only be a friend. My CEO has no interest in her."

"She's got too much of a fiery temper, not really suitable for..." Assistant Fang whispered, winking at me.

I find it a little amusing, what's there to squeeze

I understand your desire to help, but your methods are not effective!

Passing by his office, I saw a conference room through the frosted glass door. Lin Yanhuan was sitting in the main seat listening to the report. His sharp and cold eyes met mine directly, flashing imperceptibly.

A fleeting glance met his, and in his eyes, a silent message seemed to say: Wait for me.

Just wait, it's natural for us to wait for the big shots.

I stood outside his office for about twenty minutes, and he came over in a hurry after the meeting was over.

“They all said my office wasn't a dragon's lair, why are you afraid to go in” he frowned and asked.

"I'd better stay out of this. If I wait inside, and you accidentally leak any business secrets, I'll be the first one to get blamed." I smiled.

He hummed softly and turned the office door handle for me to enter.

"What's on the agenda today" he asked, sitting on the sofa and waiting for Fang's assistant to make tea.

"...I'd like to ask about your aunt, especially that commercial center she owns that seems to be in constant trouble."

"Hmm" He frowned slightly: "How, even you know about that property of hers!"ed back, and in the shadowy depths of the cave, a mist seemed to rise. The light was being consumed little by little, and a bone-chilling cold emanated from the unseen depths below."This… This is the...