In an instant, Chen Zitao flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into the table behind him and smashing it to pieces.
"Cough, cough!"
Chen Zitao coughed violently twice, spitting out blood from his mouth. It took him quite a while to recover, struggling to his feet, not daring to meet Ye Qiu's gaze but glaring viciously at Song Sisi.
"Sisi, you know my identity, and yet you dare to call someone to hit me. Just you wait, I'll make you pay for this!"
After speaking, Chen Zitao didn't bother with his two bodyguards lying on the ground but fled hurriedly.
"Ye Qiu, thank you..." Chen Sisi looked at Ye Qiu with gratitude, her eyes also showing a bit of regret, "I... I didn't expect things to turn out like this. I didn't expect that as soon as I arrived in Zheng City, I'd cause you so much trouble."
"Isn't it said that beauties have always caused trouble? You're so beautiful, it's quite normal to be targeted, isn't it?" Ye Qiu joked, then continued, "Also, didn't I say yesterday? You're my friend, my friend, no one is allowed to bully, not even the Emperor. So what are you afraid of? If anyone bullies you in the future, just come to me."
"Thank you, thank you..."
Ye Qiu's words instantly warmed Song Sisi's heart, sweeping away the previous unpleasantness.
After comforting Song Sisi a little, Ye Qiu took her to have a meal, sent her back to the company, and then returned to his place, where he found Zhao Chunxue. "How about it, did you find out anything about the Shao Family?"
Connecting with the Shao Family was also a very important matter for Ye Qiu.
After all, at his current level, advancing further in strength was extraordinarily difficult.
Opportunities like those at the Scripture Pavilion of the Shaolin Temple are as hard to come by as reaching the heavens.
Ye Qiu understood clearly that if he wanted to break through again, he would need a vast amount of resources.
Such resources are challenging even for the military to provide.
To obtain sufficient resources, the best approach is to connect with the Hidden Clan!
After all, Hidden Clans primarily focus on Martial Cultivation and have deep foundations with surely abundant cultivation resources.
Therefore, Ye Qiu was very much looking forward to news about the Shao Family.
Zhao Chunxue shook her head and said, "Luck wasn't good; there really wasn't any news. The places I know where Zhao Family members frequent, I went to all of them today but didn't see any Zhao Family people."
"It seems that we have to stay in Zheng City for a while longer." A trace of disappointment flashed in Ye Qiu's eyes.
He was eager, yet had no solution.
Hidden Clans are Hidden Clans after all. If they could be easily discovered, how could they be called Hidden Clans?
Of course, Ye Qiu's attitude this time was very firm. He wouldn't leave Zheng City without connecting with the Shao Family.
Ye Qiu thought for a while and eventually took Zhao Chunxue out, wandering around, hoping to encounter someone from the Shao Family.
However, until evening, they found no clues.
The two returned disappointed.
On the way, Zhao Chunxue pondered and said, "I feel that just trying to hit luck will make it difficult to find someone from the Shao Family. Maybe you should find an opportunity to showcase your strength, make a big movement, which could very likely attract the Shao Family's attention."
"Let's wait a few more days!" Ye Qiu said helplessly.
He didn't dismiss Zhao Chunxue's suggestion entirely, but he vaguely felt that in the near future, he would surely have some connection with the Shao Family.
Ye Qiu seldom doubted his intuition, as it had saved him from death numerous times.
Returning to the hotel, after chatting with Zhao Chunxue for a couple of sentences, Ye Qiu went to his room.
He practiced boxing for a while, took a shower, and lay down on the bed, just about to rest, when suddenly, his phone rang.
It was a call from Song Sisi.
Ye Qiu answered the phone, and what followed was Song Sisi's sobbing voice from the other side.
"What's going on? Did that Chen Zitao cause you trouble again this morning?"
Ye Qiu frowned, somewhat infuriated.
He couldn't understand why some people in this world never learn their lesson.
Despite being given the chance, why do they insist on provoking him and those around him?
Song Sisi nodded slightly, choking as she spoke, "It's that Chen Zitao! Today, when I returned to the company, not long after, our company's leader found me.
Chen Zitao reported me to our company's leader, fabricated many things, and besides, I heard from several colleagues that Chen Zitao secretly released news intending to make me lose my job."
Talking about losing her job, Song Sisi's tone became a bit anxious.
"Ye Qiu, this job is truly important to me. I very much like this job and don't want to lose it... Alas, this Chen Zitao is so hateful. Wanting to exploit me is one thing; since I didn't agree, he's forcing me into a corner.
I... I genuinely don't want to trouble you anymore, but... in Zheng City, I'm unfamiliar with everything and truly don't know what to do."
After explaining her situation, Song Sisi frowned, unsure if seeking Ye Qiu's help was the right decision.
She admitted that in Jiangnan, Ye Qiu had a prominent status and could easily handle matters with a few words; however, this was in Zheng City. Besides, when shopping with Ye Qiu before, she noticed that it was also Ye Qiu's first time here.
It's quite challenging for someone newly arrived in Zheng City to help resolve work issues, right?
After all, this isn't just a matter of force but requires relying on strong connections.
Ye Qiu casually smiled and confidently said, "Stop crying, wash and sleep early. Tomorrow morning, I'll go with you to see Chen Zitao. Rest assured, I'll definitely help solve this."
"Okay... We'll contact tomorrow then." Song Sisi replied and hung up the call.
The next day.
Around 8:30 AM, Ye Qiu met Song Sisi, and together they went to the company where Chen Zitao worked.
Soon, the two found Chen Zitao in the office.
When she saw Chen Zitao, Song Sisi was instantly furious, rushing over, slamming the table hard, and pointing at Chen Zitao's nose, angrily rebuking, "Chen Zitao, you are really despicable. You want to exploit me, threaten me, which is already too much, and now you even want me to lose my job. You... do you have any shame?"
"Heh heh!" Chen Zitao didn't care about Song Sisi's scolding, coldly smiling, indifferent as he said, "Of course I care about my face, that's why after your helper hit me, I'm seeking revenge.
And yet, you are so clueless, bringing your helper here again. I'm telling you, even if you kneel and beg me today, I'm not stepping back, and as for your helper, you might as well have him continue hitting.
Although before that, I hope you take a look at the police cars downstairs. Sorry, I've already called the police in advance..."
After finishing, Chen Zitao delightedly stared at Song Sisi, eager to savor Song Sisi's anger combined with helplessness.