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Chapter 167 Mr. Qin?
"So, in your mind, I was always clumsy with words?"

Liang Yi turned his head, pretending to be angry, and An Min quickly went over to comfort him.

"You've learned to speak fluently now, even though you're usually clumsy with words. Looks like you've learned a lot from me."

The couple laughed and joked together.

An Min's career is thriving, and Liang Yi is very happy to see this.

Rather than keeping Anmin confined at home, Liang Yi would prefer him to be able to go out and be himself.

After Zhao Caihua's matter was resolved, they never saw Li Hongmei again.

I heard that Li Hongmei no longer works at the supply and marketing cooperative. Apparently, she went into business with her husband, Zhang Jianguo.

Their lives returned to normal. The two children were also slowly growing up.

Anmin could hardly remember what her younger sister had done in the past.

Anmin had just returned home from get off work that day when Sister Wang had just dropped the two children off at home.

As he went downstairs, he saw a stylish and elegantly dressed woman slowly walking up from downstairs.

"Anmin, it's been a long time."

Looking at the somewhat unfamiliar woman in front of her, An Min was slightly taken aback before realizing that this was Li Hongmei.
"Going to the South really makes a difference; I'm a completely different person."

Anmin almost didn't recognize Li Hongmei, who had a fashionable perm and was wearing a fitted suit skirt.

This is a world of difference from how I looked wearing blue work clothes at the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Hongmei? Oh my! It really is you! I almost didn't recognize you!"

Anmin grabbed her hand in surprise: "The changes are too great! Come in and sit down!"

Li Hongmei followed with a smile into the house, looking around at the clean and cozy little home.

"Yes, after going to the south with Jianguo, you have to dress up properly, otherwise the bosses won't be willing to do business with you."

Her tone carried a hint of worldly pride.

Although Zhao Caihua was dealt with, Zhang Jianguo's parents were still very dissatisfied with her.

So Zhang Jianguo simply took Li Hongmei to the south.

The young couple were hardworking and willing to endure hardship, and they made quite a bit of money.

The two sat down and started chatting.

When Li Hongmei spoke of her observations in the South—skyscrapers, bustling traffic, and opportunities everywhere—her words were filled with excitement about the changes brought about by reform and opening up.

"The policies there are flexible, there are many opportunities, and if you're bold enough, you can make money."

Li Hongmei spoke with great enthusiasm.

“Unlike when I worked at the supply and marketing cooperative, where every penny had to be accounted for, now, a single deal can earn you a year’s salary!”

Anmin listened and was happy for her: "It seems you made the right choice in choosing this sea."

"you do not say!"

Li Hongmei smiled.

"Sometimes you encounter all sorts of people, so you have to be extra careful. I did a business deal with a Mr. Qin from Hong Kong not long ago. He looked refined, quick-witted, and had some wild ideas, but I always felt something... I can't quite put my finger on it. He was too shrewd. He scrutinized the contract terms meticulously, as if he was afraid we would take advantage of him in any way."

"Mr. Qin?"

An Min's smile froze slightly, and her heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

The surname, combined with the fact that he came from Hong Kong, instantly reminded her of something she had almost forgotten. Wasn't An Lu involved with a Mr. Qin from Hong Kong back then?
She tried to make her tone sound casual, asking as if it were unintentional, "Mr. Qin from Hong Kong? What's your name? What kind of business do you do?"

Without much thought, Li Hongmei casually replied, "I think his name is Qin William or something, he has a whole bunch of English names, I can't understand them at all. He mainly deals in electronic components and clothing trade, there are quite a few Hong Kong businessmen like that in the south."

As she spoke, she suddenly noticed that An Min's expression seemed a little off, and her smile had faded. So she asked in confusion, "What's wrong, An Min? Do you know this Mr. Qin?"

Anmin's heart sank.

William Qin...

She forced a smile and said, "Oh, no, it just sounds familiar. Maybe I've heard it before."

But the hint of nervousness in her eyes did not completely escape Li Hongmei's notice.

Li Hongmei is a seasoned businesswoman; reading people and situations is a fundamental skill for her.

She immediately realized that Anmin's reaction was unusual, and that it was not just a matter of the name being familiar.

Her smile faded, and she said more seriously, "Anmin, is something wrong? This Mr. Qin... is there something wrong with him? You don't look well."

Looking at Li Hongmei's concerned and inquisitive eyes, An Min knew that she couldn't hide it anymore, and there was no need to hide it.

She took a deep breath: "Hongmei, to be honest, this Mr. Qin is probably not a respectable businessman."

She told Li Hongmei about An Lu's previous incident.

Li Hongmei frowned slightly: "So that's how it is. I was wondering."

After listening, Li Hongmei's expression gradually became serious.

She carefully recalled the details of her interactions with Mr. Qin, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"Now that you mention it... I do remember, he was always accompanied by two men with fierce expressions, who didn't look like businessmen, but more like thugs."

The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

The reform and opening up policy opened the country's doors and brought in new ideas, but it also inevitably allowed some flies and mosquitoes to sneak in.

"So, it's very likely that this Mr. Qin has some shady dealings."

Li Hongmei thought for a moment before saying this.

If that's not the case, then why did Mr. Qin insist on using An Lu to take An Min away and thus control Liang Yi?

Because Liang Yi is in the military, he can provide a good cover for him.

An Min clenched the hem of her clothes with her fingertips, and lowered her voice even further.

"At first, An Lu was completely fooled by him, who said he would take her to Hong Kong to live a good life. But what happened? He just wanted to use Liang Yi's position in the military to do some shady things. If Liang Yi hadn't been vigilant and stopped him in time, who knows how much trouble would have happened."

Li Hongmei felt a chill run down her spine, and her hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

"No wonder his contracts always have hidden tricks. Last time we were negotiating the supply of a batch of electronic components, he insisted that we pay 30% of the payment upfront and also required us to bear all the risks during transportation. At the time, we just thought he was being overly cautious, but now we realize that he was just setting a trap for us!"

She suddenly remembered a dinner party two weeks ago, where Qin William, in high spirits, had vaguely mentioned that he had a reliable channel in the north that could obtain special permits.

She hadn't taken it to heart at the time, but now, considering An Min's words, her heart clenched.

Anmin, do you think he might still be eyeing the military? Liang Yi isn't on the front lines anymore, but he's still part of the system. What if he gets entangled with someone like that…?

"That's what I'm worried about too."

An Min frowned deeply. The setting sun outside the window gradually sank, casting a warm yellow light on the living room, but it couldn't penetrate the gloom in their hearts.

"Liang Yi has a meeting tonight and will be back late. I need to have a serious talk with him about this when he gets back. You haven't signed a formal contract with Mr. Qin yet, have you?"