Chapter 95

Gao Zhanting wiped the tears from her face with her hand, revealing a smile as she said to Qin Chuan, "Xiaochuan, this time it's all thanks to you. If not for you, who knows what would have happened."

"Zhanting, don't say that. I just followed my instincts. When I suddenly saw those two people, I felt something was off," Qin Chuan was also very happy. Since entering the hospital, Gao Zhanting had been very caring towards him, like a real older sister.

"From now on, you can only call me 'Sis.' No more using my name. Who calls their sister with their name?" Gao Zhanting made a face at Qin Chuan, then pulled him to her parents.

"Mom, Dad, you've always wanted a son, right? I've found one for you. From today, he's my real brother." Gao Zhanting affectionately hugged Qin Chuan. At this moment, she had no ulterior motives, just treating Qin Chuan as a brother.

Qin Chuan didn't expect Gao Zhanting to act this way, but he could see that she was sincere. He also liked this woman who was like a real older sister to him. This affection was more of a warm, familial kind.

"Doctor Qin, thank you so much today. If you don't mind, consider our home your home. We can meet your parents one day, and our two families will be one. I've heard your parents are quite old, so I'll treat them like my older brother and sister. You and Zhanting will be siblings. What do you think? Are you willing to have us as relatives?" Gao Tingyuan was naturally more mature than Gao Zhanting. By saying this, even if Qin Chuan refused, it wouldn't be awkward. In fact, he hoped Qin Chuan would take things further with his daughter. He saw that Qin Chuan was a very good boy. If he entrusted his daughter to someone like Qin Chuan, he wouldn't have to worry about her being hurt. However, he could also see that his daughter and Qin Chuan didn't seem to have that kind of relationship.

"Of course, I'm willing. I don't have many relatives. I'm an only child, and when I was young, I always envied others who had many relatives. Now I have a good sister and an uncle and aunt, and I'm so happy. I'll tell my parents when I get home; they'll be very happy too." Qin Chuan didn't refuse and smiled as he agreed.

Gao Tingyuan laughed heartily and said to his wife, "Jiaying, look, bad things can turn into good. Although we were scared today, we've gained a good nephew. We won't have to worry about Zhanting being lonely anymore."

Guo Jiaying also liked Qin Chuan very much. When she looked at him, it always felt like a mother-in-law looking at her future son-in-law. From then on, she always hoped to bring Gao Zhanting and Qin Chuan together, and many more stories unfolded.

"Uncle, Aunt, although Jia Chunpeng didn't succeed this time, as long as he's not caught, he'll always be a potential threat. You must be very careful for a while. I feel that Jia Chunpeng might have a backup plan. Nowadays, people often have multiple identities. It's possible that Jia Chunpeng has a fake identity and is hiding in Tanshan or nearby cities. Once the heat dies down, he might come back. So, you must be vigilant. He's hiding in the shadows and could strike at any moment," Qin Chuan didn't forget to remind the happy Gao family.

Gao Tingyuan nodded, "Xiaochuan is right. From today, we all need to be extra careful, including Xiaochuan. Because of you, Jia Chunpeng didn't succeed, and he might hold a grudge and seek revenge. Zhanting shouldn't go to the hospital for a while. Take some time off, or even quit if necessary. I'll hire some bodyguards for both of you. You must be protected closely during this time. Try not to go out. I'll also reduce my outings. After this incident, I've realized that money is just material. We have more than enough wealth to last us a lifetime. There's no need to fight for more. The government's housing projects, if they want them, I'll transfer them all. I'll invest the funds in the Jiu Tan projects. Our chain supermarkets, malls, and entertainment venues are still profitable. We can live well with these profits. Why fight for more?"

Gao Tingyuan suddenly made a decision, solving the troubles that had been bothering him. Zou Jiahao had been using various means to get the land around the new government building from Tingyuan Group. This area was considered the hottest commercial district in Tanshan, with land and housing prices soaring in recent years. The best locations had already been secured by Tingyuan Group. Gao Tingyuan had a keen eye and, knowing Tanshan's early plans, had acquired the best land around the government building at a very low price when the real estate market was just starting.

When the real estate market took off, the land prices here skyrocketed. Zou Jiahao, relying on his father's position as the city's party secretary, wanted a piece of every profitable project in Tanshan. The new government building area was about to become a gold mine, and he couldn't let it slip away. With Gao Tingyuan's weakness in his hands, Zou Jiahao wouldn't let go of such a good opportunity. However, Gao Tingyuan wasn't easy to deal with. Although he took over the unfinished projects in Jiu Tan and sold the land in the Yunmeng commercial district, he held onto other areas.

Now, Gao Tingyuan changed his mind. These things were no longer important to him. Nothing was more important than his family. Almost losing the most precious thing made Gao Tingyuan realize his priorities.

In the luxurious CEO office of Dihao Group, Zou Jiahao was leisurely spinning in his chair, looking down at the beautiful Tanshan through the glass. At this moment, he felt as if he had Tanshan in his hands, a feeling that he enjoyed immensely.

"Brother, good news, good news!" Wang Rong rushed in, disrupting the CEO's good mood.

Zou Jiahao was very annoyed but didn't want to lash out. Wang Rong was very loyal, and as the saying goes, "In battle, brothers and sons are the best." The company needed someone who would never betray him. However, this guy lacked taste and was a bit low-class. As Dihao Group rapidly rose, with the influx of many talented people, Wang Rong increasingly seemed out of place.

"If you weren't my brother, I'd kick you to death today," Zou Jiahao was very unhappy.

"Brother, who upset you? Tell me, and I'll have them taken care of," Wang Rong's response made Zou Jiahao want to laugh and cry.

"Forget it. Tell me, what good news do you have?" Zou Jiahao didn't want to argue with Wang Rong. To improve this guy, he'd need to send him back to his aunt and uncle for retraining, which wasn't possible with current technology.

"Brother, Tingyuan Group just sent someone. They said their chairman is willing to consider the land deal, but our offer must satisfy them. It seems Tingyuan Group is really short on funds," Wang Rong smiled smugly.

"You don't know anything. After selling the Yunmeng commercial district, they have plenty of funds. It seems Gao Tingyuan was severely affected by Jia Chunpeng's escape. Jia Chunpeng is a real talent, helping me once and now again," Zou Jiahao was well-informed. With such a big incident in the Gao family, he couldn't have missed it.

"Should we take advantage of this to lower the price?" Wang Rong leaned in and whispered.

"Are you an idiot? These properties are in high demand, and they're a sure profit. Tingyuan Group isn't in dire straits; Gao Tingyuan is just tired and doesn't want to deal with so many things. If you push him now, you'll just stir up his fighting spirit. Give them a reasonable price. This money is a gift from Gao Tingyuan to us. We'll give it back to him," Zou Jiahao was a man of action.

A few days later, most of the land around the new government building was acquired by Dihao Group, and they immediately launched a new expansion.

Gao Tingyuan used the money to solidly develop the unfinished projects in the Jiu Tan Development Zone. With a large influx of funds and the bank's renewed support, Tingyuan Group was now well-funded.

The city-wide manhunt continued, but Jia Chunpeng and Yin Abiao seemed to have vanished. The police did have some leads. The house where Yin Abiao and Jia Chunpeng first appeared was found to belong to Luo Meifen. They also discovered a Changcheng SUV, but the license plate was fake, and the car disappeared after leaving Tanshan. Jia Chunpeng used a fake identity to deceive the police.

Yin Abiao seemed to be hiding in Tanshan but hadn't resurfaced. Even with informants, the police couldn't find him. The detention center staff suffered severe consequences, with many being disciplined.

At noon, Jiang Lingling had already prepared the food and placed it on the table, occasionally looking back at the cafeteria entrance.

He Xiaokang walked over and saw Jiang Lingling, "Wow, thank you, Lingling. You're too kind."

He Xiaokang sat down opposite Jiang Lingling, ready to eat.

Jiang Lingling smiled. He Xiaokang had made this joke at least eight or nine times.

He Xiaokang didn't enjoy his moment for long when Fang Ping walked over and pulled his ear.

"I told you to get your food early. Where's your food? Now you'll only get the leftovers," Fang Ping was very displeased.

He Xiaokang looked at Jiang Lingling and then at Fang Ping, thinking to himself, "Women are so different."

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