Chapter 14: A New Player in the Game

Chapter 14: A New Player in the Game

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The Meeting Invitation

Ye Tian stared at the message on his phone, his fingers tapping lightly against the screen.

A business proposal and a grudge against the Qin Family?

That was interesting.

Beside him, Xia Ling stretched lazily under the silk sheets, her bare shoulders exposed as she watched him with sleepy amusement. "Another enemy or another opportunity?" she asked, voice husky from last night.

Ye Tian smirked. "Maybe both."

He quickly typed a reply:

> "Where and when?"

The response came immediately:

> "Golden Dragon Tea House. 3 PM."

Ye Tian put his phone down and got up. "I'll be stepping out later. Handle things at the company while I'm gone."

Xia Ling pouted. "Already leaving me alone? How cruel."

He leaned down, brushing his lips against her ear. "Don't worry. I'll make it up to you tonight."

Her cheeks turned slightly pink, but she smirked. "You better."

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Qin Family's Hidden Moves

Meanwhile, at the Qin Family Estate, Qin Jian sat in his study, deep in thought.

Qin Feng, still fuming from the previous night's humiliation, paced around impatiently. "That bastard Ye Tian is ignoring us! We should just take direct action already!"

Qin Jian set down his teacup, his sharp gaze locking onto his nephew. "Direct action? Against someone like him?"

Qin Feng hesitated.

"That man crawled back from the depths of humiliation and is somehow rising at a terrifying speed. Do you think brute force alone will crush him?"

Qin Feng gritted his teeth. "Then what do we do?"

Qin Jian smirked coldly. "We hit him where it hurts. Not him… but his women."

Qin Feng's eyes gleamed with understanding.

"Then let's start with Xia Ling."

Qin Jian shook his head. "No. That would be too obvious. We go for the weaker ones first. The ones he's just starting to collect."

A sinister smile spread across Qin Feng's lips. "Then let's see how long he can stay indifferent."

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Golden Dragon Tea House

At exactly 3 PM, Ye Tian arrived at the Golden Dragon Tea House, a private, high-class establishment known for discreet business dealings.

As he entered, a woman sat alone at a corner table, dressed in a form-fitting black dress. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her strikingly cold yet alluring eyes locked onto him.

"Ye Tian."

Her voice was low, confident.

Ye Tian smirked and took the seat opposite her. "And you are?"

She sipped her tea elegantly before answering. "My name is Bai Qingyue. I have a proposal for you."

He leaned back. "Go on."

She placed a file on the table and pushed it toward him. "The Qin Family ruined my father's business. I want them destroyed."

Ye Tian raised an eyebrow, flipping through the documents.

Detailed reports on the Qin Family's secret dealings. Weak points. Illegal activities. Connections.

This woman wasn't playing games.

He smirked. "And what do I get out of this?"

Bai Qingyue's lips curled into a sly smile. "Resources, money… and if you're interested, me."

Ye Tian chuckled. "Ambitious. I like it."

He glanced back at the file.

A new ally against the Qin Family… and a new beauty in his grasp.

Things were getting interesting.