"I’ll investigate what’s going on right away!" Wang Ming promised, patting his chest. "Don’t be afraid. I’m here for you. Even if the sky falls, I’ll hold it up!"
He then left in a hurry, the previous fervor in his eyes for Tang Xuewu now completely gone. His sudden change in deanor left Tang Xuewu a little shocked.
Wang Ming shot Qin Long a disdainful glance before turning and leaving without another word.
"Qin Long, you should go now," Tang Xuewu said, sighing and shaking her head helplessly. "I still have things to take care of."
"Xuewu, I’ve been frad," Qin Long explained, equally helpless. Ordinarily, his personality was such that he wouldn’t bother to explain at all.
"Alright, just go back for now. I’m really busy," Tang Xuewu said coolly, a flicker of impatience on her face.
Qin Long shook his head in resignation and clenched his teeth. No matter what, I have to find out the truth. If Tang Xuewu continues to distrust like this, then there’s no point in protecting her anymore. It has lost all aning.
After Qin Long left, Jiang Tiantian was hurriedly called over.
"Xuewu, what’s the matter? Why did you insist I co right away?" Jiang Tiantian had already made plans with a friend to get her nails done, but she rushed over as soon as she received Xuewu’s voice ssage.
"Tiantian, you’re a top legal mind from the Grand Xia Nation. Please, take a close look at this agreent for ..." Tang Xuewu didn’t hide anything, imdiately laying out the day’s events.
"Oh my, my dearest Xuewu, how could you be fooled by such a simple trick?" Jiang Tiantian patted Tang Xuewu’s shoulder with a playful smile.
"What do you an by that, Tiantian?" Tang Xuewu asked, visibly confused.
"How could a trick like this possibly deceive you? Our President Tang is the most brilliant and aloof CEO in all of Jiangzhong!" Jiang Tiantian said with a wry, incredulous smile.
"A trick like this?" Tang Xuewu still didn’t understand.
"Exactly! How could you suspect Qin Long? He has no legal right to mortgage the Tang Family Ancestral House. Even if he signed sothing, it would be legally invalid! It seems President Tang’s judgnt is truly clouded by concern."
Jiang Tiantian carefully analyzed the situation. "You should have reported it imdiately and let the Jiangzhong authorities intervene. Golden Sun’s lies would have collapsed on their own. And what about the deed to the Tang Family Ancestral House? Have you seen it? Has it been authenticated by a specialized agency?"
At Jiang Tiantian’s words, Tang Xuewu began to understand.
"You haven’t, right? I’m sure of it," Jiang Tiantian said with confidence. "But it’s not your fault. You’re not a law major, so it’s understandable you wouldn’t spot these issues. I, on the other hand, could tell this contract was a forgery at a glance—and a low-grade one, at that."
"Based on my judgnt, Qin Long was definitely frad. Besides, you two aren’t legally registered, so even if he did mortgage the ancestral house, it has nothing to do with the Tang Family’s company. You were just flustered with worry. Soone is obviously trying to use this to target your family," Jiang Tiantian stated with firm conviction.
"But..." Tang Xuewu wanted to explain, but the words wouldn’t co out.
"Don’t doubt it. It’s because you can’t believe that Qin Long, a cripple, could possibly have so much money. So when this mortgage issue suddenly appeared, it shook your resolve," Jiang Tiantian said, her sharp gaze cutting right to the heart of Tang Xuewu’s inner turmoil.
So, it really was my mistake. Tang Xuewu couldn’t help but clench her delicate fists.
"That’s right," Jiang Tiantian continued. "In your heart, you don’t believe Qin Long is wealthy. So when this happened, your first instinct wasn’t to analyze the situation. It was to bla him, compounded by the fact that you already distrusted him. Once you think it through, you’ll understand. There’s absolutely no way Qin Long could mortgage your family’s ancestral house! The law stipulates that only a direct family mber can mortgage such property."
Jiang Tiantian’s thodical analysis gradually made everything clear to Tang Xuewu, bringing her back to her senses. She realized it was precisely her anxiety that had led to her disastrously wrong judgnt.
Tang Xuewu suddenly realized she had truly been looking down on Qin Long, even though he had been nothing but considerate toward her. A wave of sorrow and anger washed over her. This ti, I really broke his heart. He must feel so helpless and hurt. After all, in the Tang Family, I’m the only family he has. He cares so much about what I think, and he’s stood up to protect so many tis.
"But Tiantian, Qin Long’s money really is strange," Tang Xuewu said, looking at her friend with a puzzled expression. "He told it was a subsidy from the Grand Xia Nation. Think about it, whose subsidy would amount to over fifty million? Plus, my mother has gone through his things countless tis over the years and never found a cent. And Golden Sun Mortgage is a well-known company. Why would they bother framing a nobody like Qin Long? He said he served in military logistics, but judging by his cooking skills, he seems more like a master chef. How could he receive such a high compensation package?"
Jiang Tiantian frowned and quickly held up a hand. "Xuewu, have you ever considered that Qin Long might have been so incredibly important figure in the past? After all, for so powerful people, once they reach a certain status, money is just a number."
Hearing this, Tang Xuewu began to think seriously but ultimately waved her hand dismissively. "How could that be? If he were that powerful, why hasn’t anyone co looking for him? He’s definitely not so big shot."
She shook her head, but her mind suddenly flashed to the video Qin Long had destroyed. The image of that man was deeply seared into her mory. Even now, that aura of a sovereign ruler was still thrilling to recall. He was like an invincible True Dragon, looking down upon all others. For so reason, Tang Xuewu felt there was a connection between Qin Long and that man.
It was a fleeting thought, and she shook her head again. How ridiculous.
Jiang Tiantian was also at a loss for words. After all, she didn’t know Qin Long.
"Tiantian, what should I do now?" Tang Xuewu asked, her mind slowly returning to its rational state. "Even if Qin Long was frad, Golden Sun is still going to make a move against the Tang Family. There must be soone pulling the strings behind the scenes. And Jin Tianyang is very powerful. Even if we report this to the authorities, it’s not certain anyone will step forward to help."
Jiang Tiantian gave her a reassuring look and fell into deep thought. If the Golden Sun Mortgage company dared to do this, they obviously weren’t afraid of the Tang Family reporting them. Moreover, rumors said that the boss of Golden Sun had intricate ties to people in the governnt. This ant it would likely co down to a battle of connections and background.
"Alright, Xuewu, don’t be afraid," Jiang Tiantian said, giving her friend a warm, encouraging hug. "Give twenty-four hours. I’ll co help you deal with them. In the anti, you should notify Old Master Tang imdiately. Have him use his connections to ask the authorities who, exactly, is targeting the Tang Family."
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