Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 308

As the preliminary rounds ended, the spectators began to leave the stadium.

Yan Lan stood at the exit of the maintenance area and looked behind her.

"Who are you looking for?"

Qin Shi walked over and draped his coat over her shoulders.

The night breeze was slightly cool, and he noticed that her protruding belly was even more noticeable under her thin clothes.

"Uncle Tao...that's the gentleman from earlier."

Yan Lan frowned slightly, "I was too busy just now."

I forgot to greet him; he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

A nearby staff member overheard this and stepped forward to explain.

"That gentleman left as soon as the preliminary rounds ended. He asked me to tell you that he will visit the clinic next time."

Yan Lan nodded. Although she had only met the other person twice, she had a good impression of him.

Just as I was pondering this, a commotion arose ahead.

Yan Xue walked towards them, arm in arm with Liu Jinnian, followed by several well-dressed men and women.

The most eye-catching figure was the young man standing in the center—he wore a well-tailored white suit, and a patterned lapel pin on his tie gleamed coldly under the light.

“That’s…”

Qin Shi's voice turned somber.

Yan Lan followed his gaze and saw that the man was talking quietly with someone next to him, his profile as sharp as if carved by a knife.

He seemed to sense the gaze and suddenly turned his head, his eyes piercing straight at Yan Lan.

In that instant, a chill ran down Yan Lan's spine.

The man's eyes were long and narrow, with slightly upturned corners. His pupils took on an eerie amber color under the light, resembling the eyes of some cold-blooded animal.

"Yan Lan, Qin Shi."

Yan Xue walked over reluctantly, her high heels clicking impatiently on the floor.

"Secretary-General Si requests your presence."

Qin Shi whispered in Yan Lan's ear,

"Si Chu, the nephew of the First Official, is a rising star in politics."

He was also the head of the working group responsible for the Qin family's restructuring. "His voice was extremely low."

This person is extremely ruthless.

It is said that in order to rise to power, he purged many political enemies.

Yan Lan nodded gently, her fingers unconsciously touching her abdomen. She could feel Si Chu's gaze fixed on her, and the discomfort of being stared at by a venomous snake grew stronger.

Standing under the lights of the VIP passage, Si Chu looked like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

When he reached out to shake Qin Shi's hand, a section of his pale wrist was visible through his sleeve, with a thin scar faintly visible on it.

"I have long admired General Qin's name."

His voice was gentle and warm, yet carried a metallic chill: "Having met you today, I can see you truly live up to your reputation."

Qin Shi withdrew his hand expressionlessly.

"Secretary-General Si flatters me."

Si Chu's gaze shifted to Yan Lan, his amber pupils slightly contracting.

"This must be Mr. Yan? It's a pleasure to meet you."

Just as Yan Lan was about to raise her hand, Qin Shi had already stepped aside to block her.

"My wife is unwell and cannot stay long. Secretary-General Si, do you have any instructions?"

Si Chu's hand hovered in mid-air, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

He slowly withdrew his hand and took out a gold-embossed business card from his suit pocket.

"Let's not beat around the bush. Diqi wants to merge with Qinqi; this is the order from above."

The business card gleamed coldly under the light, and the words "National Automobile Industry Reform Commission" on it were particularly glaring.

Yan Lan and Qin Shi exchanged a glance.

She noticed Liu Jinnian standing behind Si Chu, his gaze flickering behind his gold-rimmed glasses; while Yan Xue looked smug, her fingers, painted with bright red nail polish, fiddling with her newly bought diamond bracelet.

Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.

Qin Shi firmly refused, stating, "Qin Auto follows a path of technological innovation, which is incompatible with the operational philosophy of state-owned enterprises."

Si Chu's smile remained unchanged, but the temperature around him seemed to drop several degrees.

"President Qin may not understand. This isn't a business partnership, but rather... a strategy."

"strategy?"

Yan Lan suddenly spoke, her voice cold and clear.

"Is using monopolies to suppress private enterprises Secretary-General Si's strategy?"

Si Chu's gaze suddenly fixed on her face.

In that instant, Yan Lan clearly saw his pupils shrink into a thin line, much like the posture of a venomous snake before launching an attack.

"Mr. Yan has a sharp tongue," he chuckled. "But you probably don't know what refusing this cooperation means."

Yan Xue couldn't help but interject:

"Exactly! Secretary-General Si is giving you a chance because he thinks highly of you! Once Qinqi goes bankrupt, you..."

"Yan Xue!"

Liu Jinnian suddenly interrupted her, tugging at her arm.

Si Chu raised his hand to signal them to be quiet.

He took a step forward, his leather shoes making a dull thud on the carpet.

“Three days.”

He held up three fingers.

"The finals will be held in three days. If you win, I might consider not making any changes to the team."

But if you lose, it's not just about the 10 billion; it also means that Diqi and Qinqi will merge.

The night breeze carried the lingering smell of gasoline from the racetrack. In the distance, the large screen was replaying footage of the Imperial Automobile Racing cars making a spectacular overtaking maneuver, and the cheers of the spectators could be faintly heard.

Qin Shi held Yan Lan's hand, and the warmth from her palm made her feel a little more at ease.

He looked directly into Si Chu's eyes: "Then we'll wait and see."

Si Chu gave them a deep look, and as he turned to leave, the hem of his suit jacket traced a sharp arc.

Yan Xue hurriedly followed, not forgetting to turn back and give him a mocking look before leaving.

Liu Jinnian was last.

He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "You can't beat him..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Xue called him away.

In the parking lot, Qin Shi carefully helped Yan Lan into the passenger seat, and it started to rain.

The night rain began to fall in a drizzle, and the windshield was quickly covered with winding water streaks.

Yan Lan gazed at the blurry lights outside the window, her fingers unconsciously stroking her abdomen.

That venomous man, and the meaningful look in his eyes as he left... all of this made her uneasy.

“Three days.” Qin Shi suddenly spoke, his voice resolute. “We have to do everything in our power.”

Through the rain, the car headlights illuminated the winding road ahead.

Gentle Night at Yunhu Mountain Villa

It was already late at night when the car entered Yunhu Villa.

The air after the rain carried the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the lights of the mountain villa cast a warm yellow glow in the night.

"I still have things to take care of at the company, I..."

Qin Shicai had just started speaking when he got off the bus.

"No," Yan Lan interrupted him. "You haven't slept for days. Listen to me."

Yan Lan's voice was soft, with a coaxing tone, "Don't think about anything tonight, just get a good night's sleep."

After a moment of silence, Qin Shi finally compromised.

After returning to her room and lying down, Yan Lan naturally snuggled into his arms, resting her head in the crook of his arm.

A familiar, light fragrance lingered around my nose; it was the shower gel Yan Lan often used, mixed with her unique warm aura.

Qin Shi thought his mind was full of company matters, but when her soft hair brushed against his chin and her breathing gradually became steady, his tense nerves miraculously relaxed.

Qin Shi tightened his arms, holding his wife even closer. The exhaustion of the past few days washed over him like a tide, his consciousness gradually blurred, and he finally sank into a long-awaited dream.