Chapter 5: Truly a Windfall

Ye Fengwu did not rush to leave. Instead, he walked over to the unconscious Qin Shou, glanced at Qin Guangnan, and smirked. "Old man, I, Ye Fengwu, truly appreciate your arrangement. Today is your birthday, and I came empty-handed. How rude of me. So, let me leave you with a lasting impression."

Qin Guangnan couldn't decipher Ye Fengwu's intentions, but there was something unsettling in his tone. Suddenly, Ye Fengwu lifted his foot and brought it down hard on Qin Shou's leg.

Crack!

The sound of bones shattering echoed through the room, followed by a blood-curdling scream from Qin Shou, who briefly regained consciousness before passing out again. His leg was a mangled mess, the bones completely crushed. No amount of medical expertise could save it; the only option was amputation.

"Stop! You insolent fool!" Qin Guangnan's face twisted in rage.

"My son..." Qin Fei gasped, his heart wrenching in pain.

With a swift kick, Ye Fengwu sent Qin Shou's hefty body flying into the air, landing him directly on the five-tiered birthday cake, smashing it to pieces.

This action completely ruined Qin Guangnan's birthday celebration.

Having done all this, Ye Fengwu walked out with a satisfied grin, catching up to his "wife" and "daughter."

Though a war hero, Ye Fengwu's ruthless and decisive nature made him more terrifying than the most hardened criminals. The Qin family had wronged his loved ones, and now they would experience a taste of the hell Qin Qinghan had endured.

After Ye Fengwu and his family left, Qin Fei frantically rushed to Qin Shou's side. The young man's leg was barely attached by a strip of skin.

"Call an ambulance!" Qin Fei shouted, nearly hysterical.

A member of the Qin family quickly pulled out a phone to make the call.

The once grand birthday celebration for Qin Guangnan had been utterly ruined by a single man, leaving guests to depart one by one. Soon, only about twenty Qin family members remained, each wearing expressions of shock and anger.

Qin Guangnan's face was a mask of cold fury.

"Father, we need to make sure he spends the rest of his life in prison," Qin Fei said, his voice full of venom.

Qin Guangnan, unable to look at his grandson's disfigured leg, replied, "Prison is too lenient. I want him to wish he were dead. Since he chose to marry a damaged woman, I'll make sure he watches as she's violated."

"And that girl, Qin Qinghan, will pay for this too."

If Qin Qinghan had heard her grandfather's words, she might have been devastated. Qin Shou was his grandson, but so was she. Yet, while Qin Shou was pampered and spoiled, she was treated like a mere money-maker, no better than a slave.

Qin Guangnan chose not to call the police, preferring to handle Ye Fengwu in his own cruel way, ensuring he would suffer immensely.

"Tomorrow, assign Qin Qinghan to negotiate the major project with Fenghao Real Estate," Qin Guangnan ordered, his eyes glinting with malice.

"But, Dad, even I would struggle to secure a deal with Fenghao Real Estate, let alone Qinghan. They're notorious for their shady dealings," Qin Fei said, puzzled.

Qin Guangnan sneered, "The project manager for Fenghao Real Estate is Jin Bao, a notorious womanizer. Do you think Qin Qinghan will return unscathed?"

Qin Fei shivered at the mention of Jin Bao, then smirked, "Jin Bao is a maniac for beautiful women. Qin Qinghan stands no chance."

Jin Bao was not only a project manager but also had significant underworld ties, known for his brutal ways and numerous crimes against women.

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After leaving the hotel, Ye Fengwu got into Qin Qinghan's modest Chevrolet. For an executive at Qin Group, this car seemed quite humble.

During the drive, Qin Qinghan was visibly uneasy, unable to fully focus with Ye Fengwu, a convicted rapist, sitting next to her.

Fortunately, the journey was short. They arrived at a modest apartment complex, and Qin Qinghan led the way up to their top-floor unit on the sixth floor.

Once inside, Ye Fengwu took in the modest, sixty-square-meter apartment. The furniture was old, but the place was clean and tidy.

"I heard you're an executive at Qin Group. With your salary, isn't this place a bit shabby?" Ye Fengwu remarked.

Qin Qinghan, still wary of Ye Fengwu, pressed her lips together and didn't answer. Instead, she turned to Jing Si, "Mommy will cook. I'll call you when dinner is ready."

Jing Si glanced at Ye Fengwu and then obediently returned to her room.

Ye Fengwu noticed Qin Qinghan's deliberate move to keep Jing Si away from him, a sign of her distrust.

Yang Yu, despite her disdain for the violent rapist, couldn't help but scoff at Ye Fengwu's remark. "Qinghan works like a slave for Qin Group but gets paid like a regular employee. Don't think you can leech off her."

Qin Zhi, worried about antagonizing Ye Fengwu, whispered to Yang Yu, "Watch your mouth, or you'll get us all killed."

Ye Fengwu's face darkened at Yang Yu's words.

Qin Qinghan felt a pang of anxiety, fearing Ye Fengwu might resent her lack of wealth and harm them.

"I'm sorry I didn't find you both sooner," Ye Fengwu said, his voice filled with regret.

Qin Qinghan found Ye Fengwu's behavior confusing. His outward brutality contrasted sharply with the gentle way he treated her and Jing Si.

"You can rest in the living room. I'll cook," Qin Qinghan said with a sigh, deciding to take things one step at a time.

"Need any help?" Ye Fengwu offered.

Qin Qinghan, wanting to avoid more interaction, shook her head and shut the kitchen door behind her.

Watching her slender figure disappear, Ye Fengwu felt a twinge of loss.

"She's not only beautiful but also kind and gentle. What a find," he murmured, grinning foolishly.

His words, though genuine, made him seem a bit deranged.

"Pervert," Yang Yu muttered, glaring at him.

Qin Zhi quickly pulled her away, heading to their bedroom.