Chapter 3

Listening to the past events,

Qin Yuanhe said, "Actually, marrying her is not bad. Lingxiu Group is the largest textile group in Yunhai City, and your family is in the clothing business. Strengthening this relationship will benefit both families in the future!"

"I don't want to be a bargaining chip, like the concubine sent to the Xiongnu," Qin Shu shook his head, "Since the old man thinks I'm a top-notch waste, I'll just play along for now, but there will be a day when he'll be so shocked that he'll break his glasses!"

At that moment, a faint aura of heroism, even a touch of dominance, flashed across Qin Shu's lazy face, leaving Qin Yuanhe stunned.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Perhaps there's something you might be interested in!"

"Really?" Qin Shu frowned slightly, "Tell me more!"

"Have you heard of HAZ Investment Group?"

"Of course, it's one of the top investment companies in Yunhai City, involved in securities, real estate, foreign exchange, film and media, and sports. It's incredibly powerful. They say there are only two things they never run out of: money and beautiful women. Money flows like water, and beautiful women are as numerous as clouds. But what does this have to do with me?"

Qin Yuanhe looked at him, "Would you be interested in the position of CEO at HAZ Investment Group?"

Having known Qin Shu for so many years and watching him grow up, Qin Yuanhe understood him well. If Qin Shu didn't want to do something, not even ten donkeys could drag him into it. If he wanted to do something, he would do it in a way that would leave people speechless. Was he a waste? Qin Yuanhe really didn't understand why Qin Yan thought so of Qin Shu. Even without his thick glasses, he wouldn't consider Qin Shu a waste. On the contrary, the guy was a genuine, albeit unconventional, genius.

"I don't see how this is different from joining Yuan Yue Group and taking over from the old man!"

Qin Yuanhe said calmly, "If you join HAZ Investment, no one will hold your hand; everything will depend on you. I know you're interested in the investment industry and have a freakish talent for data. HAZ Investment will give you the chance to shine! Besides, you can take the opportunity to stay away from home for a while and avoid Miss Xiao!"

Qin Shu squinted and looked at Qin Yuanhe, then smiled, "Uncle Qin, don't beat around the bush. There must be another reason why you're encouraging me to join HAZ Investment!"

Qin Yuanhe was taken aback, not expecting Qin Shu to see through him so quickly. He hesitated, unsure how to respond.

"Uncle Qin, I've noticed you've been lost in thought a lot lately. You must have something on your mind, and it's related to HAZ Investment, right?" He had noticed this recently. Over the past few days, the light in Qin Yuanhe's bedroom had been on all night, and Qin Yuanhe, who was usually calm and composed, had become restless and unable to sleep or eat, as if he had encountered something significant.

Qin Yuanhe's face changed, surprised that Qin Shu had noticed his recent behavior. After a long moment, he finally gritted his teeth, "Qin Shu, do you want to know what happened before my car accident?"

"Of course, I want to know if you're willing to tell me! If I'm not mistaken, you must have been a big shot before, just based on your financial analysis skills, there aren't many like you in Yunhai City!"

Qin Yuanhe sighed, "Actually, I was one of the two original founders of HAZ Investment!"

"Indeed!" Qin Shu had suspected as much but was still slightly surprised, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Qin Yuanhe continued, "The other one is Wei Mingxi, who is now the chairman of HAZ Investment."

Mentioning Wei Mingxi, Qin Yuanhe's tone was filled with unusual resentment, which Qin Shu noticed and quickly asked, "Could the car accident be related to him?"

"Yes!" The anger on Qin Yuanhe's face became more evident, "At the time, I was the chairman of HAZ Investment, and he was the investment director. Once, I discovered that he was involved in illegal operations, but I didn't report him out of consideration for our friendship. However, he couldn't let it go and tampered with my car. It was on a mountain road, and my wife was with me, seven months pregnant with a boy. When I was turning a corner, the brakes failed, and the car lost control, crashing through the guardrail. Fortunately, Mr. Qin saved us, but my legs were paralyzed, and my wife didn't survive!"

"Why didn't you seek revenge back then?" Qin Shu's playful demeanor vanished, and his expression became serious.

Qin Yuanhe sighed, "My wife was dead, and I was disabled. I was disheartened and just wanted to find a place to spend the rest of my life, avoiding everything!"

"What about now, why are you so restless?"

Qin Yuanhe's hand, gripping the newspaper, trembled slightly. After a long hesitation, he gritted his teeth and handed the newspaper to Qin Shu.

Qin Shu, not understanding his intention, looked down at the newspaper. The front-page headline was about HAZ Investment, specifically the engagement of HAZ Investment's general manager, Wei Yanfeng, and public relations manager, Qin Qianxue, with a large engagement photo attached.

"What a beautiful girl!" Qin Shu was amazed by the news's protagonist, HAZ Investment's public relations manager, Qin Qianxue, who was stunningly beautiful, elegant, and poised, a rare combination of beauty and grace, no wonder she was a public relations manager.

"That's my daughter!" Qin Yuanhe suddenly said.

"Your daughter?" Qin Shu was even more surprised.

"Yes, she is my only concern in this world. She doesn't know about the car accident, only that I'm missing and has been looking for me. I didn't want her to get involved in this feud, so I've been avoiding her. Everything was fine; she inherited my shares and became the public relations manager of HAZ Investment. But Wei Mingxi is insatiable and has made his son engage to my daughter, clearly trying to take over all my shares. And how can my daughter marry an enemy..."

"Do you want me to stop it?"

"Yes!"

"Why me? If you just show up and explain everything to your daughter, the engagement will naturally be stopped!"

Qin Yuanhe shook his head, "I can't show up!"

"Why not?"

"If I show up, the old grudges will resurface, and Xue'er will be dragged into the vortex of hatred, unable to live a peaceful life. I know the taste of hatred and don't want my daughter to suffer the same pain!"

"You've been concerned about her all these years, even though you haven't seen her!"

Qin Yuanhe sighed, "She is my daughter; how could I not be concerned! These past few days, I've thought of many ways, but all of them seem to inevitably involve Xue'er. So, I thought of you. I know you can stop the engagement without making a fuss! Moreover, you have the ability to take the CEO position if you want it. I'd rather give HAZ Investment to you than let Wei Mingxi and his son take over! If you can stop the engagement and drive Wei Mingxi and his son out of HAZ Investment, I will transfer all my shares to you as your reward!"