At noon, Gu Qiaoqiao cooked quite a few dishes, with Xiao Yuan helping her. The meal was prepared quickly, with braised, stir-fried, and cold dishes—both meat and vegetables—spread over the entire table.

She also made a pot of the small fish stew with tofu that Old Grand Master Qin always craved, while the rest was given to Uncle Wang and the others for their lunch. As for the pot of fish stew, Old Grand Master Qin wouldn’t allow anyone to touch it, saying that if he couldn’t finish it, he’d put it in the fridge and eat it for dinner.

During this time, she and Old Grand Master Qin didn’t bring up the topic that Qin Yize had mentioned in his phone call earlier.

There wasn’t anything to discuss.

The reason being that Gu Qiaoqiao truly lacks any business acumen.

Her security company and the current investment in a beef noodle shop were results of passive circumstances, fortunately with the help of two impressive individuals—Qin Yize and Chu Chengfeng.

As for Yubao Square, it already has a solid foundation with its own immutable principles.

Even if circumstances change, the mission of Yubao Square won’t alter.

This contrasts with emerging industries, where the emphasis is on history and cultural depth.

No need for innovative concepts; in Yubao Square, the older, the better, including gems.

So, aside from improving services, Yubao Square just follows the path laid by predecessors.

Currently, Gu Qiaoqiao needs to find genuine antiques with age or high-quality jade, which is fundamentally different from the Qin Family’s foreign trade industry.

Naturally, there’s nothing much to say.

Moreover, they must wait until Qin Yize returns to ascertain Qin Yishan’s situation.

However, Gu Qiaoqiao noticed that Old Grand Master Qin, upon knowing Qin Yize would handle the matter, wasn’t worried at all.

As a result, Old Grand Master Qin accidentally ate too much at lunch.

Then Xiao Yuan accompanied him on a walk to digest the food, while Gu Qiaoqiao drove back to Yubao Square.

She didn’t call Qin Yize, knowing he must be extremely busy now.

And, in a week’s time, he’d return.

After years apart, she wasn’t anxious anymore.

In a flash, three days swiftly passed.

Qin Yize had arranged work at the Border City Base and arrived at Port City.

This place is very close to Country S, facing a major city in Country S.

Hence, it’s bustling with people from all over the country, including many older mixed-race individuals speaking fluent Northern dialect and Country S’s language to attract business.

It looks quite celebratory.

Traders from various places and people from Country S barter and engage in free trade, elevating the city’s importance.

Sitting in the car, Qin Yize glanced around before withdrawing his gaze.

He wasn’t keen on this trip, especially due to his uncle’s family, who had harmed him and Qiaoqiao terribly in a past life—he had already been merciful by not taking revenge. Helping them out is absolutely out of the question.

However, what’s frustrating is that subsequent events in this lifetime didn’t occur. Apart from distancing himself from them, he truly had no effective way to deal with them. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

He could be ruthless, but he needed a justified reason first.

Luckily, divine intervention seemed to play a part; his uncle’s family became compliant after the smuggling incident surfaced. Apart from gathering during New Year’s, they stayed home the rest of the time because he doesn’t want to see them.

Uncle’s family naturally knows of his disdain for them, appearing before him only when absolutely necessary. Even when Uncle visits Grandma or Great Grandfather, he chooses the timing carefully to avoid him.

The family is aware of this situation and tacitly accepts this relationship.

But outsiders aren’t aware.

This led to Qin Yishan getting detained. Those at the Port City office, understanding Qin Yishan’s situation, knew only Qin Yize could safely retrieve him, so they called him.

Qin Yize knew of this situation, yet felt helpless—he wished Qin Yishan could stay detained in Country S forever.

However, despite hopes, fate had its own plans; this trip was necessary.

Fortunately, his uncle knew his views on their family and dared not disturb him, though he let Grandma Qin step in. With sharp ears, Qin Yize heard Aunt’s soft sobbing over the phone, indicating they were at the Qin Family Old Residence.

Upon learning of his plan to visit Port City, he even heard Uncle’s relieved sigh.

Currently, a cool and calm Qin Yize stood at the Port City’s foreign affairs desk.

He had completed all necessary paperwork and only waited to pick up Qin Yishan.

Accompanying him were two Port City office staff members and a manager.

Such matters occurred a few times each month and were usually calm, yet their faces faintly showed excitement.

Qin Yishan’s offenses turned out to be a blessing; otherwise, they could only see this legendary figure in newspapers or on TV.

Indeed, he looked as refined as on TV, a simple trench coat accentuating his lean figure against the September sky.

Indeed, he was a noble and admirable character.

Unexpectedly, the family also had a disreputable member.

Truly lowering the Qin Family’s prestige.

Amidst varied thoughts, a van approached, and shortly, Qin Yishan was shoved out by the other party’s personnel.

Facing four tall, burly individuals who wore arrogant expressions.

Qin Yize looked intently at Qin Yishan, whose face was bruised from a beating, and felt much relieved internally. However, he maintained a calm demeanor, waiting for the other party’s manager to negotiate with our manager before stepping forward.

Just as our manager thought he’d need a translator, Qin Yize began to speak.

Fluent Country S language flowed like a fine cello sound, his demeanor calm yet respectful. It was deserved for Qin Yishan to be beaten, but it was unacceptable to drag guo’s reputation into the mud.

Guo’s dignity was inviolable.

As well as that of the Imperial Capital Qin Family.

When Qin Yize brought up international law, the other party apologized sincerely.

The arrogance vanished, courteously handing over Qin Yishan to Qin Yize, promising to handle the confiscated goods carefully. Though the fake wine wouldn’t be returned, as it had been destroyed on-site.

Qin Yize also conveyed his apologies—border trade had been booming over the years, yet brought various discontent, like the Country S residents dying from fake wine or our traders being robbed and killed, frequently happening over the years.

From initial contempt and arrogance, the parties now embraced amicably, deeply affecting Qin Yishan.