Chapter 1342 - 1318: Boss Xing

Chapter 1342: Chapter 1318: Boss Xing

The woman standing in front of Quan Mingyuan was gentle and graceful. If time hadn’t left its marks on her face, she would have been quite a beautiful woman, with an air of maturity and composure in her every gesture.

The conversation between the two was sparse, but that didn’t mean there was no communication. A careful look at their glances at each other suggested that both had a complicated relationship.

With coffee almost finished and snacks half-eaten, Quan Mingyuan finally spoke to the woman opposite him. His tone was cold and carried a sense of reproach, but there was no intention of scolding, which was unusual for someone who always looked down on others.

"Does Young Master Quan mean that the problem on my end has nothing to do with you?" The woman asked unhurriedly, shaking her head indifferently at Quan Mingyuan’s attitude.

"That’s not what I mean, don’t misunderstand." Quan Mingyuan remained polite. Despite the disdain in the woman’s words, he showed no sign of anger. "I just want to say that so many people have been dispatched, yet the problem remains unsolved. Isn’t it time to consider other methods?"

The woman gave Quan Mingyuan a deep look before putting down the cup in her hand. "Are you suggesting I change my approach? Defeat Xiao Lin in the business arena? Or should those people keep trying to assassinate him?" The woman laughed. "In our line of work, we only provide resources to clients, not accomplish the tasks for them."

Quan Mingyuan finally couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows. The old man had repeatedly advised him to be courteous to this woman, so he endured. But the result of patience was repeated failures, and time was running increasingly short. The incident exposed online had begun to be investigated. Since a few minor officials were taken for a coffee meeting and never returned, Quan Mingyuan knew the Xiao Family also started exerting pressure from various sides. Previously, the focus was on Xiao Lin, with little attention paid to Xiao Zhenfeng, allowing them an opportunity.

"If you say it like that, it sounds a bit harsh." Quan Mingyuan coughed. "Though the death convict is currently under your watch, they are still Chairman Quan’s people. As their boss, shouldn’t you put in some effort?"

"Hahaha!" The woman laughed loudly, her piercing laughter making Quan Mingyuan frown. "I’m just a feeble woman; what effort do you expect from me, Young Master Quan?"

"Isn’t there a single person among the death convicts who can defeat Xiao Lin?" This was something Quan Mingyuan couldn’t believe.

"Xiao Lin is a very formidable person. You saw the action from the previous night; whether they can match him, you know in your heart." The woman changed her posture, continuing, "The death convicts are Quan Xianglin’s people, so you should handle them. I’m not interested in doing this, and I don’t care."

Quan Mingyuan slammed the table, clearly on the verge of turning hostile, but the woman remained steady and unmoved. "Does Young Master Quan want to turn violent against me? Don’t forget, I’m not part of the death convict group. If you want to continue using those people, you’d better treat me with respect."

Quan Mingyuan glanced down at the woman, eventually sitting back down. "Boss Xing, do you have a plan? The old man wants Xiao Lin dead. So many people have been sent, yet all have died by his hands. We don’t have many left."

Quan Mingyuan’s words weren’t false. The number of death convicts was limited, and even fewer could genuinely compete. In the past, victory was determined by numbers, but Xiao Lin had plenty of people himself, all superior in strength. Winning by numbers was difficult, especially since Chu Qi had sided with Xiao Lin, making it even harder to understand the death convicts.

"Why doesn’t Young Master Quan take action personally?" The woman blinked. "Xiao Lin’s target is you. If you act personally, you can seize the initiative."

"Are you suggesting inviting trouble into my own house?"

"That’s not what I mean." The woman cast a glance at Quan Mingyuan. "If Young Master Quan thinks the death convicts’ abilities are limited, then find someone else to solve this problem. I’ll naturally explain the reasons to Chairman Quan." With that, the woman picked up her bag and prepared to leave, only to be stopped by Quan Mingyuan. "What does Young Master Quan mean by this?"

"Does Boss Xing intend to break up the partnership?" Quan Mingyuan finally revealed his true intentions, his small eyes full of complex emotions as he gazed at the woman. "Or is Boss Xing considering returning to where you came from?"

"If Young Master Quan plans to use my past to threaten me, you’re welcome to try." The woman’s attitude also hardened. Just then, the café door was pushed open, and two people hurried in.

Xiao Lin had spotted Quan Mingyuan and a woman in disagreement from the start, so when Xun Xiangxiang suggested having coffee inside, he didn’t oppose. At the same time, Quan Mingyuan noticed Xiao Lin and released the woman’s arm.

"I’ll go say hello." Xiao Lin told Xun Xiangxiang, then walked over to Quan Mingyuan, surprisingly discovering Ye Yunyun was also present. "What a coincidence, you two know each other!"

"I was just about to leave!" A deliberate look passed over Ye Yunyun’s face, but she unexpectedly ran into Xun Xiangxiang carrying coffee.

"Auntie!" Xun Xiangxiang was equally surprised to encounter Ye Yunyun and Quan Mingyuan here.

"Think about it..." The unexpected encounter left Ye Yunyun a bit embarrassed, her anxiety noticeable to Xiao Lin.

"Xun Xiangxiang said she wanted to buy something interesting for friends. As a big man, I’m not good at choosing those. President Ye, if you have the time, could you accompany her? I have something to discuss with Young Master Quan." Xiao Lin tactfully provided Ye Yunyun a way out, causing Xun Xiangxiang to pout.

"Brother Xiao, how can you be like this!"

"Call me when you’re done shopping!"

Ye Yunyun didn’t procrastinate, pulling Xun Xiangxiang out of the café, leaving Xiao Lin and Quan Mingyuan alone.

Quan Mingyuan unceremoniously sat down in an armchair, indifferent to Xiao Lin sending the two women away. However, what surprised him more wasn’t what Xiao Lin did but his long gaze at Ye Yunyun’s retreating figure and the sudden words he spoke, making him uneasy.

"It seems like Young Master Quan isn’t getting along well with Boss Xing." Xiao Lin said, looking at Ye Yunyun’s back.

Ye Yunyun, as the leader of the death convicts, was something Xiao Lin couldn’t confirm. Although after being ambushed, he caught a whiff of the scent Chu Qi mentioned in the car, suspicion fell on just two people. However, when he encountered Ye Yunyun again today, the scent wasn’t there. This doubt remained unresolved until he saw the scene of her arguing with Quan Mingyuan in the café, making him want to probe to ascertain the truth. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)