Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 344: When the Sky Falls, the Tall One Will Hold It Up_1

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: When the Sky Falls, the Tall One Will Hold It Up_1

"Just as I thought!" Xiao Ming slapped his thigh, "I once asked Siyi why the company was named Qianshan, and he said it was derived from ’a thousand mountains and rivers,’ to bring good fortune.

It sounded like Shen Anhe was pulling one over on him.

Sure enough, the name comes from you!

What’s your relationship with the Shen Family?"

"Shen Anhe’s father once managed a shop for my family."

"I see. Two generations of the Shen Family have been grateful to you!"

Shi Qianshan laughed, "If Shen Anhe had sought my help back then, I certainly wouldn’t have stood by idly, but he didn’t, evidently not wanting his descendants to be burdened by gratitude.

Having two generations of gratitude is more than enough."

Xiao Ming smacked his lips and said, "No disrespect intended, but given the state of the Shen Family at the time, even if you had stepped in, the outcome wouldn’t have changed much.

Shen Anhe was senile and couldn’t see which of his sons were good or bad, and he was stubborn and self-righteous.

Shen Siqi had the wrong mindset and was weak and incompetent, everything was self-inflicted.

To put it bluntly, if it weren’t for me, Qianshan Group would have either gone bankrupt or changed hands."

"Hmph! Boy, do you think the old man only knows how to use business tactics?"

Xiao Ming was taken aback and then gave a wry smile.

He had forgotten that this elder was a powerful figure with terrifying connections and resources. If those had been used against him in ways beyond business, then, even with the ability to foresee the future, he would have had to accept defeat with grace.

After all, he was merely human, no match for a divine beast.

"Alright, there’s no shame in admitting defeat in front of you. Old sir, can we eat now? I’m really hungry!"

"Wait a bit longer, I don’t like talking about serious matters while eating, it ruins my appetite.

You first explain what happened in the private room just now."

Xiao Ming’s expression turned serious, and after a moment’s thought, he said, "Old sir, if your relationship with those four families isn’t particularly close, then I suggest you cut ties with them as soon as possible, the cleaner the better."

Shi Qianshan narrowed his eyes, "The Ancient Appraisal Association is in trouble? Why haven’t I heard anything about it?"

"That’s because they haven’t yet connected certain issues to the Ancient Appraisal Association," Xiao Ming said, "As for the specifics, I’m afraid I can’t explain them too clearly to you.

But just know the identity of the woman who was playing the zither in the private room, and you’ll understand what I mean."

"Who is she?"

"Have you heard of the Red Lotus Society?"

Shi Qianshan was startled, "Boy, you can’t just make such claims recklessly!"

Xiao Ming shook his head, "Even if I wanted to deceive you, there would be no need to use such a taboo excuse.

That woman is named Jiang Nanxi, the illegitimate daughter of the Patriarch of the Jiang Family and also the Ten Residence Honored One of the Red Lotus Society, second only to the Saint." freeweɓnovel.cøm

During the time of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei, a Buddhist monk named Fa Qing in Jizhou proclaimed himself the "New Buddha" and founded the Maitreya faith, advocating killing and chaos, believing that one who killed a person was a ’One Residence Honored One,’ and one who killed ten was a ’Ten Residence Honored One.’"

As someone from a reputable family, Shi Qianshan naturally knew the so-called "Red Lotus Society" was a variant claiming to be a part of the Maitreya faith, but the deeds they engaged in were not much different.

As for "killing ten to become a Ten Residence Honored One," it’s a general expression. It doesn’t mean killing ten people literally grants one the title, but rather it’s used for those who dare to kill, enjoy killing, and are adept at killing.

It goes without saying that the delicate zither player, who seemed like she could be blown away by a gust of wind, must have long had her hands stained with blood.

"I’m also acquainted with the Patriarch of the Jiang Family. The matter of him having an illegitimate daughter is probably unknown to most members of the Jiang Family, how do you know this?" Shi Qianshan asked.

Xiao Ming’s mouth curved in a smirk, and he remained silent.

Shi Qianshan looked at him intently for a moment, shaking his head, "That’s right, forcing you to reveal your secret to eating would indeed seem like an old fellow using his age to sell his experience."

"This matter, the Shi Family owes you one."

"You believe me just like that, without any investigation?" Xiao Ming asked, surprised.

Shi Qianshan proudly smiled, "I ventured into the jianghu at the age of thirteen and am ninety-one this year; not all of it was spent just getting by on meals."

Xiao Ming genuinely laughed.

In his last life, because of entanglements with the Ancient Appraisal Association, even direct descendants of the Shi Family were lured into the Red Lotus Society, which later came to light. Shi Qianshan was so angry that he spat blood three times and passed away.

He never had the chance to meet the old man.

However, as he had guessed, this was a very wise and respectable elder. Now that the Shi Family had avoided repeating the same mistakes, given the old man’s constitution, living past a hundred should not be difficult.

"Now that the appetizer is over, can we start eating?"

"You brat, so young yet you talk as if you’re a starving ghost reborn. Aren’t you a billionaire who can’t get enough to eat?"

As Shi Qianshan mocked, he stood up, "Come on! Although this is a pseudo-five-star hotel, the Huaiyang cuisine here is quite good. I know the head chef, so today you’re in for a treat."

Amidst laughter, the three of them left the lounge area. Just as they reached the center of the lobby, they suddenly heard a loud bellow.

"Son of a bitch, you really are here. Get him, boys; drag him out and break one of his legs first!"

Xiao Ming turned his head toward the entrance and saw five or six young men with menacing looks charging towards them, with a young man, who had a large adhesive bandage on his forehead, standing behind them — the Lamborghini driver.

Qingfeng immediately stepped forward, but Xiao Ming stopped him with his cane.

"Foolish boy, when the sky falls, there’s someone tall to bear it. What are you panicking for?"

Before the voice had died away, two lean middle-aged men suddenly appeared. Without any discernible movement, the five or six young men were all flipped over in an instant, crashing with a thud onto the floor of the spacious lobby.

Just from the sound, it was clear that a concussion was the least of their worries.

Then, the two middle-aged men walked towards the bandaged young man.

The young man was already stunned, shouting with fear yet trying to sound fierce, "I’m warning you... don’t come any closer! My surname is Hao, I’m the young master of the Hao Family! If you dare touch me, none of you will leave Qingyang alive!"

The two men might as well have been deaf, paying him no mind, continuing their approach. Suddenly, another loud shout resounded.

"Stop!"

As Xiao Ming turned back, it was the four old men, Haowu, An, Chang, and Song.

Hao Taixing recognized the two men as Shi Qianshan’s personal guards and thus quickly stepped forward to apologize.

"Old Sir Shi, that is my unworthy grandson Xiangyu. He’s been stupid since childhood and spoiled rotten. For any offense he may have caused, please consider that he’s my only grandson and spare him this once."

"No harm done," Shi Qianshan waved dismissively, and the two men immediately stepped back.

Observing the actions of the two men closely, Xiao Ming quietly asked Qingfeng, "Could you beat them?"

Qingfeng shook his head, "If it’s an assassination, it’s fifty-fifty. In a head-on conflict, I’d be dead without a doubt."

"Ah? You’re too weak, kid. How can your uncle rest easy entrusting his safety to you?"

I come from the Thief Sect, not the Life-Seizing Sect; being skilled in martial arts isn’t exactly my forte, is it?

While Qingfeng grumbled in his heart, he respectfully replied, "Rest assured, if Mingyue steps in, they are the ones who will die."

"You rascal!" At that moment, Hao Taixing scolded his grandson, "Aren’t you going to hurry over and kowtow to apologize to Grandpa Shi?"