Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Persuading with Reason

At the entrance of the Qian Group, Liu Ping waited alone, his face full of anxiety.

Suddenly, someone came out.

He saw Qian Dekang, a respectful smile on his face, personally escorting Qin Tuo out the main gate.

Qian Dekang exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving with a beaming smile.

"My god, this..."

Liu Ping was completely stunned.

He recognized Qian Dekang at a glance because he had come to collect a debt with a senior colleague before.

Liu Ping hurried over.

"Qin Tuo, what’s going on? Why did the big boss of the Qian Group see you out personally?"

Seeing the utter disbelief on Liu Ping’s face, Qin Tuo just smiled nonchalantly.

Liu Ping quickly asked again,

"Right, Qin Tuo, did you get the money back?"

Even as he said it, he felt it was completely unrealistic.

But Qin Tuo nodded and said,

"Yes, I’ve collected the debt."

Liu Ping’s face lit up with joyful surprise.

"Wow! Qin Tuo, you’re amazing! But how on earth did you get it back?"

In Liu Ping’s eyes, this was a dead-end account. He had no hope for it whatsoever, so he never imagined Qin Tuo would actually manage to collect it.

Qin Tuo said casually,

"Oh, I know their big boss. He just gave me the money as a matter of course."

’What? It’s that simple?’

Liu Ping was dumbfounded.

But then he recalled how Qin Tuo and Qian Dekang had seemed to know each other, so he didn’t overthink it.

He couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

"Qin Tuo, it’s a good thing you’re so lucky. Otherwise, we would’ve been in for it today."

It was only then that Qin Tuo noticed Han Zilin was gone.

"Huh? Didn’t I tell you to watch her? Where is she?"

Qin Tuo asked.

Liu Ping replied, looking a bit sheepish,

"Well, Zhou Kexin drove by just now and insisted on taking Han Zilin back. You know me, I wouldn’t dare stand up to her!"

He wore an apologetic expression as he spoke.

"Oh, Zhou Kexin... ’What’s that brat trying to pull now?’"

Qin Tuo was puzzled.

But he didn’t dwell on it and waved his hand.

"Come on, let’s go back and report."

The two hailed a car on the street and headed straight back to the company.

「...」

The company’s sales department.

Han Zilin followed Zhou Kexin back to her workstation with her head down, like a child who had done something wrong.

Zhou Kexin immediately questioned her:

"Han Zilin, what were you doing running off with that Qin Tuo?"

Han Zilin explained,

"I went with him to collect a debt. What’s wrong?"

Zhou Kexin rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"You’re not even on his team, so why are you going with him to collect debts? Aren’t you just meddling in things that don’t concern you?"

Han Zilin said, her face full of worry,

"I was just worried Brother Tu couldn’t handle it on his own, so I wanted to go and help him."

Zhou Kexin was speechless, then said angrily,

"You silly girl! Why would you get involved in something so dangerous!"

Her words made Han Zilin lower her head and fall silent.

Seeing Han Zilin like this, Zhou Kexin couldn’t help but sigh for her.

Although Zhou Kexin had picked on Han Zilin repeatedly at the KTV yesterday, after their brief time together, she found that she actually quite liked Han Zilin’s personality.

She had gradually started to grow fond of her and didn’t want to see her wade into such murky waters.

Zhou Kexin knew all too well how dangerous these debt collection jobs could be.

Zhou Kexin suddenly remembered something. Her eyes went wide as she asked,

"Wait, you and Qin Tuo were at the entrance of the Qian Group just now. Does that mean that guy went to collect the debt from the Qian Group?"

Han Zilin nodded.

"Yes, why?"

Instantly, Zhou Kexin’s expression became a sight to behold.

"Does that guy have a death wish? The Qian Group’s debt is the hardest one to collect! So many colleagues have tried before, only to be threatened or even beaten up on the spot. He actually dared to go to a place like that!"

WOW...

The other sales employees nearby were also stunned.

"My god, this Qin Tuo sure has some nerve!"

"Heh, I think his courage is commendable. Daring to go to a place like the Qian Group... I’m impressed."

"It’s over. He’s not back yet. He’s probably been beaten to death. After all, someone was crippled by them before!"

Hearing this, Han Zilin’s face instantly turned deathly pale.

Without a second thought, she turned and rushed for the door.

Zhou Kexin immediately grabbed her!

"Silly girl, where are you going?"

Han Zilin said frantically,

"I can’t! I have to go back and help Brother Tu!"

Zhou Kexin cursed in frustration.

"You’re such a love-struck fool! Why are you meddling at a time like this? If he’s looking to get himself killed, that’s his business. It has nothing to do with you!"

"But I..."

Han Zilin trailed off, tears welling up in her eyes.

Just then, Qin Tuo and Liu Ping walked in.

Qin Tuo happened to overhear the last part of Zhou Kexin’s sentence and looked utterly confused.

"Hey, I haven’t done anything to you. Why are you cursing me to death?"

Qin Tuo said, exasperated.

"Ah! Brother Tu, you’re finally back!"

Seeing Qin Tuo return, Han Zilin’s face lit up with joyful surprise.

She quickly broke free from Zhou Kexin’s grasp and threw herself into Qin Tuo’s arms.

"Silly girl, stop looking. I’m fine!"

Qin Tuo chuckled.

Han Zilin looked Qin Tuo over from head to toe. Seeing that he was completely unscathed, she finally relaxed.

"Brother Tu, it’s so good that you’re okay! You scared me to death just now!"

Han Zilin didn’t even notice how intimately she was hugging Qin Tuo’s waist, pressing her face against his chest.

They looked just like a couple deeply in love.

The sales department employees were all baffled to see Qin Tuo return completely unharmed.

Zhou Kexin also clicked her tongue in amazement and couldn’t help but ask,

"Qin Tuo, you actually walked out of the Qian Group without a scratch? Didn’t they beat you up?"

This was the question on all their colleagues’ minds.

Qin Tuo smiled and said casually,

"In my life, I’ve always preferred to persuade people with reason. Why would they beat me up for no reason?"

Hearing this, everyone rolled their eyes, completely speechless.

’If the Qian Group was a place where reason worked,’ they all thought, ’would this debt have been delayed until now?’

Just as everyone was feeling bewildered, Wang Lei walked in from outside, a smug look on his face.

The moment he saw Qin Tuo and Liu Ping, he sneered and asked,

"Qin Tuo, how did the two of you do today?"

Everyone instantly understood that Wang Lei was here to settle accounts.

Before Qin Tuo could answer, Wang Lei immediately glanced down at his watch, revealing a sinister smile.

"It’s almost quitting time. If you haven’t made any progress, don’t blame me for what comes next!"