Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

at this time,

In Xiao Huai'an's study.

"Thud!"

Xiao Huai'an lit another cigarette with a lighter. This was the third cigarette he had smoked since he and Qin Hanwen entered the study to talk. He usually took care of his health and rarely smoked, after all, he was getting old, and smoking continuously like this was even rarer.

This indicates that Xiao Huai'an's heart was extremely unsettled at this moment, and he seemed to want to find a good outlet to vent his troubles and frustrations...

Seeing Xiao Huai'an's face flushed red with excitement, Qin Hanwen asked with some concern, "Old Xiao, are you alright?"

"Shall we call it a day?"

"call……."

Xiao Huai'an exhaled a cloud of smoke and said, "I'm fine. There are some things I've been keeping to myself for too long. It's good to tell you now. But you know that compromise doesn't mean abandoning principles, and making concessions doesn't mean having no stance. True wisdom is to hold onto core demands and make compromises on secondary issues to resolve conflicts and ensure the overall stability of the situation."

"Being uncompromising and refusing to yield an inch often escalates conflicts, but making concessions without any bottom line will lead to losing sight of the fundamental issues. Therefore, striking the right balance is the key to political maneuvering."

Qin Hanwen nodded and said, "What Elder Xiao said is absolutely right. The so-called art of compromise in politics is just a form. Struggle tests courage, while compromise tests vision. Only by holding the bottom line and seeking common ground while reserving differences can we move steadily and far."

Xiao Huai'an: "That's right. After I discovered that the Mole Project was out of control, and when I found out that Liu Shiyuan was trying to shift all the blame onto me, I contacted Elder Deng in time and we went to find A together. We told A the truth about the matter and gained A's understanding."

Qin Hanwen had to admire Xiao Huai'an's meticulousness and decisiveness in doing things. If he hesitated even a little in this matter, it would have brought him to an irrecoverable situation.

Qin Hanwen couldn't help but think to himself, "If this were me, I probably wouldn't have been so decisive and thorough. Back then, I clearly heard rumors that Liu Yiran and Qin Hanwu were going to join forces against me to seize the position of Qin family head, but I still didn't believe that my own brother would team up with my wife against me, which ultimately led to my near-fatal defeat!"

Thinking of this, Qin Hanwen said, "Old Xiao, why did you ask Uncle Yu to help Qin Hanwu and Liu Yiran deal with me? I remember we have no conflict of interest."

"Why."

Xiao Huai'an sighed and said, "To be honest, when I received news that Liu Shiyuan wanted to recruit you into the Mole Project, I asked Uncle Yu to find Liu Yiran and Qin Hanwu to work together to bring you down, just so that I wouldn't let you become Liu Shiyuan's pawn."

Qin Hanwen gave a bitter smile and said, "In the end, I survived a great ordeal and escaped to the Golden Triangle, but I still became Liu Shiyuan's pawn. And you couldn't stop me from becoming Liu Shiyuan's pawn either."

"It's all fate!"

Xiao Huai'an: "Later I found out that this was actually Liu Shiyuan's conspiracy. He deliberately spread rumors that he wanted to join forces with you, but in reality he wanted me to take action, force you to go abroad, and then invest in you as a behind-the-scenes boss. At this point, you were already desperate and wanted revenge, so you had no choice but to accept his conditions and become a pawn."

"After discovering this situation, I immediately rearranged the plan. After discussing with A and Deng Lao, I devised a new Mole Plan, with Zhang Changshan and Yu Zhenguo as the main implementers."

Qin Hanwen was completely confused and didn't understand what was going on. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Then why did Yu Zhenguo want to deal with Xiao Zhan? And what role did Uncle Yu play in the end?"

Xiao Huai'an gave a bitter smile and said, "People change. I never expected that Zhang Changshan and Yu Zhenguo would betray me for their own interests, and even betray A. They outwardly complied but secretly colluded with Liu Shiyuan, acting like accomplices, and would stop at nothing for profit. After I found out, I discussed it with A and Elder Deng, and then launched the Dragon Shield Project to fight the Mole Project to the death."

"Finally, thanks to Xiao Zhan's efforts, Liu Shiyuan, B, Zhang Changshan, and Yu Zhenguo were all brought to justice."

"That's the whole game process, though there are many details I can't tell you."

Qin Hanwen understood the gist of it.

Xiao Huai'an declined to elaborate on the details of the incident.

He didn't want to ask any more questions.

He was already quite satisfied with knowing the truth of the matter.

So he said, "Mr. Xiao, thank you for your frankness tonight. Like you said before, once we leave this study, we'll forget everything we just discussed. From now on, the Qin and Xiao families are strategic partners; we'll share both prosperity and adversity!"

Xiao Huai'an extended his right hand and said, "We share the glory!"

Qin Hanwen gripped Xiao Huai'an's hand tightly and said, "If one suffers, we all suffer! We'll advance and retreat together!"

at the same time,

Inside the car at the entrance of the Xiao family compound.

Qin Huanhuan was on the phone when she heard her say, "Hua Ying, you and Lan Xue did a great job. Daniel is such an ignorant person who came to Beijing to help Deng Ying deal with me."

"Hmph, he doesn't even know his own limitations."

Hua Ying said on the other end of the phone, "Huanhuan, I'm worried that if we fall out with Yuan Fangfang because of Deng Ying, things will be difficult to handle later. After all, we're the agents now, and we can't let it affect our business, right?"

Qin Huanhuan calmly said, "Hua Ying, don't worry. According to the information I received, Daniel came to Beijing this time without Yuan Fangfang's knowledge, which means he's doing something on the side."

Hua Ying: "Are you sure Yuan Fangfang didn't know?"

Qin Huanhuan glanced at Xiao Zhan sitting next to her and said confidently, "I'm sure."

Hua Ying immediately breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "Hehehe, then there's no pressure. We'll deal with whatever comes our way."

Qin Huanhuan: "Execute according to plan. I want to see what new tricks Deng Ying can come up with. If she wants to ruin my company, then I will make her company go bankrupt."

Hua Ying replied, "I understand, Huanhuan. You're becoming more and more mature and steady, and also more cunning."

Qin Huanhuan pouted and said, "There's no way around it. I can't just sit here and take a beating. I have to fight back when I need to. Not fighting back when hit or not talking back when insulted isn't my style. Besides, if someone wants to steal my husband, what am I supposed to do?"

"We must fight her to the death!"

Xiao Zhan nodded in satisfaction and said, "I like hearing that."

at the same time,

Inside the top-tier private room of Anxiang Teahouse.

Deng Ying was drinking tea when Su Wanwan stood opposite her, reporting on her work. Su Wanwan said, "Miss, Zhang Xiaochun has officially signed a sales agreement with Guose Tianxiang for an additional 50 million. Adding to the initial purchase agreement, the total purchase contract is 150 million. Do you think we need to increase it further?"

Deng Ying took a sip of her fragrant tea and said, "We can't rush things. Qin Huanhuan is very shrewd; if we're too hasty, she'll easily discover our secrets. Let's sell for a while longer first!"

Su Wanwan said with a worried look, "But, Miss, who knows when we'll be able to sell this 150 million yuan worth of goods through the existing platforms?"

Deng Ying remained confident and said, "No rush. Good things come to those who wait. Some things can't be rushed. We have to proceed step by step. When the opportunity is right, I will make Guose Tianxiang Group lose everything and bankrupt Qin Huanhuan."

Upon hearing this, Su Wanwan put on a fawning expression and said, "So Miss had planned this all along. I was overthinking it."