73: Chapter 73 Trying to compete with me in Beijing connections? You're not even worthy to carry my shoes.

Inside the council chamber, the silence was suffocating.

Documents were scattered all over the floor, like death warrants plastered across the faces of several elders.

Qin Tianming's face was ashen, his body stiff as a rock.

But the unwillingness and jealousy in his eyes writhed like venomous snakes.

He didn't believe it!

He didn't believe that the foundation he had painstakingly built in the capital for ten years could be completely overturned by a playboy who had just returned from the "village" of Jiangzhong with a few sheets of paper!

"Qin Yuan! Stop playing your little tricks here!"

Qin Tianming stood up abruptly, forcefully suppressing the fear in his heart, and roared like a trapped beast pushed into a corner.

"These photos and transaction records must have been forged by hackers you paid for!"

"Even if we take a step back and say this is true, so what?!"

He glared with bloodshot eyes, pointing at Qin Yuan's nose, his voice hysterical as he tried to regain a shred of confidence.

"I've been in the capital for ten years!"

"Which big shot in the various ministries don't I know? Which line haven't I greased?!"

"The 'brothers' I keep under my command are spread across every grey area, big and small, in the capital!"

"You want to touch me? Have you asked the deeply entrenched backers behind me if they agree?!"

Qin Tianming became more and more agitated as he spoke, as if those so-called "connections" were his strongest armor.

"I'm telling you, Qin Yuan, this is the capital! It's not your Jiangzhong City where money can fix everything!"

"When it comes to comparing connections and foundations with me, you're still a bit too green!"

Facing Qin Tianming's near-manic clamor.

Qin Zhenhai, sitting in the main seat, did not speak. He just looked at him coldly, a flash of disappointment in his eyes.

As for Qin Yuan.

He watched Qin Tianming's clownish appearance and couldn't help but chuckle.

"What are you laughing at?!" Qin Tianming glared.

"I'm laughing at you for still dreaming your pipe dreams when death is at your doorstep."

Qin Yuan leisurely took out his specially encrypted phone from the inside of his trench coat.

He tapped the screen a few times.

"System, use the top-tier favor from the 'head of a certain ministry in the capital'."

[Ding! Favor activated, connecting...]

Qin Yuan turned on the speakerphone and casually tossed the phone onto the large mahogany conference table.

"Beep... beep..."

The phone rang only twice before it was immediately answered.

From the receiver came a dignified, steady, middle-aged male voice, though it carried a hint of imperceptible respect.

"Young Master Qin, it's late at night, what can I do for you?"

Upon hearing this voice.

Qin Tianming, who had been arrogant and overbearing just a moment ago, instantly turned pale, his breathing even stalling!

This... this was his biggest backer!

That Minister Zhou who controlled the approval of core resources in the capital!

Usually, to meet this big shot, he had to make an appointment half a month in advance and present priceless gifts.

But now, this big shot was actually speaking to Qin Yuan in such a deferential tone?!

"Minister Zhou, I hope I'm not disturbing your rest."

Qin Yuan leaned back in his chair, his tone as casual as if he were chatting with a subordinate.

"Just a small matter."

"My good-for-nothing cousin, Qin Tianming."

Qin Yuan glanced at the trembling Qin Tianming opposite him.

"He says that he has greased the wheels on your end very well. Even if he betrays family secrets, you will definitely protect him."

"I wonder, is that true?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Minister Zhou on the other end of the line was instantly terrified into a cold sweat!

He knew that standing behind Qin Yuan was the legendary military titan, Elder Chu Kuangren!

Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to go against Qin Yuan!

"Bullshit! That's utter nonsense!"

Minister Zhou's voice suddenly rose, his tone filled with anger and an eagerness to distance himself.

"Young Master Qin! I swear on my reputation that I have no personal relationship with this scumbag Qin Tianming!"

"I have already received reports that he is using my name to swindle people outside!"

Minister Zhou made a decision without hesitation.

"Please rest assured, Young Master Qin, I will immediately order the Disciplinary Committee and relevant departments to thoroughly investigate all projects under Qin Tianming's name!"

"If any violations are found, we will not tolerate them! We will punish him severely!"

"Good, thank you, Minister Zhou."

Qin Yuan said coolly and hung up the phone.

The entire council chamber was deathly silent.

Qin Tianming staggered back two steps as if all his strength had been drained, bumping into a chair.

His biggest umbrella had abandoned him right in front of his eyes, in the most decisive manner possible.

But he still wouldn't give up.

"Even... even if Minister Zhou doesn't care about me... I still have money!"

Qin Tianming gritted his teeth, like a gambler who had lost his mind.

"I still have a full two billion in my overseas accounts!"

"As long as I have this money, I can make a comeback! I can hire the best mercenaries in the world to take you out!"

"Money?"

Qin Yuan seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world.

He didn't even lift a finger.

"Qianqian."

Gu Qianqian, standing behind Qin Yuan, with a lollipop in her mouth, immediately understood and tapped a few times on her tablet computer.

"Done, boss!"

The next second.

The phone in Qin Tianming's pocket began to vibrate frantically!

He fumbled to take out his phone.

On the screen, over a dozen glaring red text message notifications popped up one after another!

[Your Swiss Bank account is suspected of international money laundering and has been frozen.]

[Your Cayman Islands offshore fund account is abnormal and has been locked by the International Anti-Money Laundering Center.]

[Your domestic gold card ending in 8888 has been frozen by court enforcement.]

...

Qin Tianming looked at those messages, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets!

"This... this is impossible!"

He swiped the screen frantically, trying to log into his online banking to check his balance.

But all the interfaces displayed the same cold word: Frozen!

In less than a minute.

His two billion in overseas funds, which he had painstakingly built up for ten years and was so proud of.

Were instantly wiped out by a terrifying force he couldn't even begin to comprehend!

"What... what on earth did you do?!"

Qin Tianming looked up, staring at Qin Yuan as if he were a monster.

"What did I do?"

Qin Yuan stood up and walked slowly in front of Qin Tianming.

Those bottomless eyes carried a coldness that looked down on ants.

"I'm just teaching you what a real dimensional strike is."

"You think because you've been in the capital for ten years, know a few small-time thugs, and saved some shady black money, you can challenge me?"

Qin Yuan extended two fingers and lightly tapped Qin Tianming's face, which was already completely distorted.

"Competing with me on connections?"

"You are not even worthy of tying my shoelaces."

As soon as Qin Yuan finished speaking.

"Buzz—!"

Qin Tianming's phone vibrated again.

It was a number without a caller ID, but he knew this was the direct line for the gang leader under his command.

He answered the phone like he was grabbing a last straw.

"Scarface! Hurry! Take all your brothers and storm into the Qin Family compound..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

From the other end of the line came a burst of intense gunfire and the muffled explosions of tear gas!

"Boss! Help me!"

Scarface's voice was filled with terror and despair, accompanied by the barking of police dogs.

"SWAT! It's all SWAT!"

"They've surrounded all our venues! They say we're suspected of organized crime!"

"The brothers have all been pinned to the ground! Boss, you have to find a way... ah!"

Accompanied by a scream, a burst of noisy static came from the other end of the phone.

Immediately after, a cold, dignified official voice came from the receiver.

"Is this Qin Tianming? We are the Capital Anti-Organized Crime Task Force."

"You are suspected of organizing and leading a criminal organization. Please stay where you are and do not put up any futile resistance."

"Beep... beep... beep..."

The call was disconnected.

The dial tone sounded particularly harsh in the empty council chamber.

Qin Tianming held the phone blankly.

His umbrella had fallen.

His overseas funds were gone.

His underground forces, which he was so proud of, had been wiped out in one fell swoop.

In less than five minutes.

All his trump cards, all his pride, and his ambition over the last ten years.

Had been torn to shreds by Qin Yuan as easily as sweeping away dry leaves! Not even a scrap was left!

"Thump!"

Qin Tianming's legs went soft, and he could no longer support his own weight.

He fell heavily to his knees in front of Qin Yuan.

Cold sweat instantly soaked the back of his expensive shirt.

Only at this moment did he truly realize.

That in front of this cousin he had always looked down upon.

He was simply a clown, ridiculous to the extreme.

Qin Yuan looked down at the trembling Qin Tianming kneeling at his feet.

He didn't spare another glance and turned to walk towards the door of the council chamber.

Just as he was about to step out the door.

The slightly ajar carved door was gently pushed open from the outside.

A stunning woman wearing a pure white high-fashion evening gown, with a cold and domineering aura, as unreachable as a queen.

Stepped in slowly, wearing silver high heels.

It was none other than the head of the Capital Ye Family, Cold-Blooded Empress Ye Qingcheng.

She had witnessed everything, and her beautiful eyes were filled with shock and deep wariness.

Qin Yuan stopped walking.

He looked at this "domineering queen" who had provided countless help to Ye Chen in the original story.

The corners of his mouth curled into an evil, charming smile filled with the desire for conquest.

"President Ye, since you're here."

Qin Yuan's voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried an irresistible dominance.

"Why don't we go to the study and have a good talk about the bankruptcy and reorganization of the Ye Family?"