Chapter 8 The Art Of Making Money Through Fishing

The following day at noon, Qin Ye emerged from a traditional Chinese medicine shop carrying two large bags of medicinal herbs, his expression filled with concern. Since departing from Yangguang Community the previous afternoon, he had scoured all the traditional Chinese medicine shops in Sucheng, yet had only managed to procure a small portion of the required herbs. Now, he required a substantial amount of precious medicinal herbs to mend his meridians and regain his strength. Only by doing so would he stand a chance at curing Jiang Nian. Throughout the past two days of treatment, he had discovered that Jiang Nian's condition was extremely severe, the most challenging he had ever encountered in his medical career. With his current abilities, he was unable to heal Jiang Nian. In the past, when Qin Ye had forsaken his martial arts skills, he had never felt remorse. However, now he regretted it! Had he not abandoned his martial arts skills, he could have effortlessly cured Jiang Nian with his medical expertise. Nevertheless, there was still time! Drawing from his previous experiences, he knew that with a sufficient supply of rare and precious materials, he could mend his meridians and regain his peak strength in the shortest time possible. Even if he could not reach his former peak, curing Jiang Nian would become a straightforward task. "Excuse me, Mr. Qin! Please wait!" At that moment, a woman's voice called out from behind. Qin Ye turned around to see a fashionable woman in a white suit, sporting voluminous curly hair and heavy makeup, approaching him. After scrutinizing her for a moment, he inquired in confusion, "Are you looking for me?" "Yes," the woman smiled and introduced herself, "I am Huang Yuan, Mr. Jiang Tao's secretary. I have come to discuss a business proposition with you!" Mr. Jiang Tao??? Upon hearing this, a shadow of darkness crossed Qin Ye's eyes. He had been contemplating ways to unveil the enigmatic Third Young Master, but he had not anticipated the other party approaching him proactively, let alone proposing a business deal. It seemed too coincidental. "Oh? What business does Mr. Jiang wish to discuss with me?" Qin Ye inquired with a faint smile. "Let's not beat around the bush, Mr. Qin. I am curious to know the sum of money Jiang Nian offered you to serve as her bodyguard, given your exceptional skills. Mr. Jiang is prepared to offer you tenfold, a hundredfold, whatever you desire!" Huang Yuan exuded confidence and pride, both fueled by wealth. Qin Ye found her words repugnant. Ordinarily, he would have walked away, but he chose to stay. He saw this as an opportunity to draw Jiang Tao out of hiding. Furthermore, he was keen to ascertain whether the car accident that befell Jiang Nian years ago was truly an accident. His return was not solely to safeguard Jiang Nian and Mengmeng, but also to expose the individuals who had conspired against Jiang Nian. He aimed to ensure that these individuals faced the consequences of their actions!!! "From your words, it seems Master Jiang Tao is quite affluent?" Qin Ye smiled and inquired, "Aren't you curious about the amount Jiang Nian has paid me?" "No need. Given the Jiang family's current influence, as long as you name your price, Master Jiang Tao can meet it. Money is merely a figure for the Jiang family." Huang Yuan spoke slowly, a smirk playing on her lips. A group of despicable individuals... If not for his ulterior motive, Qin Ye would have undoubtedly put an end to this audacious woman before him!! Everything the Jiang family possessed was a result of Jiang Nian's hard work. Not only had it been appropriated by the Jiang family, but they had also utilized this wealth to harm Jiang Nian. Truly biting the hand that feeds them!! "Instead of discussing vendettas, why don't we delve into the realm of blueprint design." With this statement, Qin Ye initiated his own scheme. "What??" Shock registered on Huang Yuan's face as she stared at Qin Ye with widened eyes, "Do you know the whereabouts of the design blueprints?" "Of course, they are right here with me." The reaction from the other party was exactly as Qin Ye had anticipated. She smiled gently and responded. "Name your price, I want it!!" Huang Yuan was so thrilled that her body trembled. If she could retrieve the design blueprints that day, she would surely be rewarded by Master Jiang Tao, and perhaps even have the chance to marry into the affluent Jiang family! This design drawing held great significance for Jiang Tao. "What do you think you are??" Qin Ye's smile instantly turned into a frown as she looked disdainfully at Huang Yuan: "If you want the design drawing, have Jiang Tao come to me personally to discuss it. You, just a secretary, dare to negotiate with me? Do you truly have such a high opinion of yourself?" "You..." Huang Yuan was scolded and instantly enraged, but considering Qin Ye's capabilities, she did not dare to act recklessly. "Take my contact information, wait for Young Master Jiang Tao to reach out to me. Remember, if he doesn't contact me within three days, I will sell this design drawing to someone else. I believe that Jiang Nian's work is irresistible to anyone." Qin Ye took out a pre-prepared business card from his pocket, tossed it to Huang Yuan, and walked away with the herbs. ... Ten minutes later. Qin Ye arrived at a street near Sunshine Community, where there was a clinic. He wanted to see if there was any progress to be made here. "Auntie, you promised to give me twenty yuan after I finished cleaning these ten fish, but why did you only give me five yuan? My mom hasn't eaten yet, can you give me a little more! Please." "You little troublemaker, aren't you satisfied with five yuan? I just lost money playing mahjong, in a bad mood. Don't make trouble for me, take the money and leave, or I'll harm you, you little wild child." As Qin Ye was about to enter the clinic, he suddenly heard a sharp voice of anger beside him. He turned his head and saw a thin and fragile figure, and his eyes narrowed instantly! Mengmeng... was actually earning money by cleaning fish for others! At that moment, Mengmeng was holding a kitchen knife, covered in fresh blood and fish scales, arguing with the boss who was perming her hair and smoking a cigarette. Meanwhile, Jiang Nian was squatting not far away, drawing on the ground with a small stick... carefree like a child. All the hardships and pressures of life were being shouldered by his nine-year-old daughter. Pain... Seeing this sight, Qin Ye's heart felt like it was breaking, the pain almost suffocating him. Especially the guilt in his eyes was very apparent! He finally understood why Mengmeng despised him so much! Yes, he had wronged Jiang Nian, which indeed caused Mengmeng to hate him, but that was not the main reason. Because, when his wife and son needed him the most, he had vanished from their lives, neglecting their needs. A child of that age should be embraced in their parents' arms, receiving everything they desire; yet nine-year-old Mengmeng was carrying half of the family's burden, earning money by cleaning fish to prevent her mother from going hungry. What kind of father was he? Looking at that fragile figure, Qin Ye truly wanted to rush over and embrace Mengmeng tightly, revealing his true identity to her, but... he did not dare! He feared that if Mengmeng knew everything, he would lose his status as a respected uncle. Due to Mengmeng's experiences, the resentment towards her father in her young heart had grown into a towering tree! Tell me, why should he expect Mengmeng to forgive him? It's impossible... In this lifetime, it's impossible! Perhaps the best way for him to make amends would be to heal Jiang Nian as soon as possible and provide her with a normal mother.