chapter 3 Really sick

Bevis Wang, being the richest man in Zhonghai City, his life was full of legends; describing it as having ups and downs wouldn't be an exaggeration. During the two years in the Underworld Prison, Baldwin Qi took great care of him. Moreover, the reason he could overturn his conviction and see daylight again was closely related to Baldwin Qi. The young Baldwin Qi was essentially like a second father to him. "Mr. Wang, thank you so much for going out of your way to pick me up at the airport," Baldwin Qi said with a smile. "You're too polite, The second-in-command. This is the least I should do!" Bevis Wang replied with a big laugh. "This is a gift I prepared for you, two bottles of fifty-year-old Maotai." Baldwin Qi was taken aback, "Why did you get me a gift?" Bevis Wang laughed, "Since Second-in-command is having a marriage proposal, shouldn't I bring some good liquor? I've treasured these two bottles of fifty-year-old Maotai for many years. It's perfect to gift them to you!" Baldwin Qi thought for a moment, realizing he couldn't possibly visit the Qiao's empty-handed. Clyde Qiao was his elder. Initially, it was his father who helped Clyde start his career. After Baldwin Qi and his father were expelled from the Qi family, the Qiao family supported them for a while. The woman his father wanted him to marry was Clyde Qiao's daughter, April Qiao. Carrying his luggage and the two bottles of Maotai, Baldwin Qi entered the grand courtyard of the Qiao residence. Inside the living room, after many years, Clyde Qiao was seated prominently. "Hahaha, my dear nephew, I received the letter from your father two weeks ago. I've been eagerly awaiting your arrival!" Clyde Qiao said loudly with great vigour, and came forward to give Baldwin Qi a firm handshake. Upon seeing Clyde Qiao, Baldwin Qi couldn't help but smile, "Uncle Qiao!" Clyde said, "Your timing is perfect. Go get your marriage certificate with April right now!" From the side, a disdainful and disgusted snort from a young girl could be heard. She was dressed in a pure white dress, with a delicate golden belt highlighting her slender waist. The makeup on her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her long legs beneath her dress were captivating. Marisol Pang, Clyde Qiao's wife, frowned repeatedly, unable to understand why Clyde refused the Zhang family's marriage alliance and chose this unimpressive young prison guard! "Uncle Qiao, isn't this...a bit too rushed?" Baldwin Qi scratched his head, speaking somewhat awkwardly. "It's something we've discussed for a long time!" Clyde Qiao laughed. Looking at Baldwin Qi, April Qiao remarked coldly, "I didn't expect you to really become a prison guard. You're bad luck personified!" Baldwin Qi nodded at her and said, "April, long time no see." April looked at the childhood playmate she was once close to and shook her head. Time had shown her they were from different worlds. However, her father's command left her with no room to resist. But, forcing two worlds together, they would eventually shatter, right? Marisol Pang pointed at Baldwin Qi and said, "Clyde, if you marry your daughter to such a toad, what will our relatives think? What will our friends say?" "Look at him, after all these years, he's just a measly prison guard!" "He brings two bottles of counterfeit liquor on his first visit. Are you sure you want to marry your daughter off to such a man?" Baldwin Qi calmly replied, "Aunt Pang, this liquor is fifty-year-old Maotai. Wang..." Marisol Pang immediately scoffed, her face full of disdain, "We have a few boxes of Maotai at home. Do you want me to show you the difference between yours and ours? And fifty-year-old Maotai? Do you know how much two bottles are worth? Can a small prison guard like you afford it?" Facing Marisol Pang's doubt, Baldwin Qi just smiled and said nothing. Clyde Qiao shouted angrily, "Enough! This matter is not up for debate! April Qiao, you take Baldwin Qi to the civil affairs bureau for registration now!" April Qiao's face showed clear displeasure, but she still clenched her teeth and went to the civil affairs bureau with Baldwin Qi to obtain the certificate. "We're married just like that?" Holding the document in hand, Baldwin Qi looked helpless. In the photo, April Qiao's face was cold, not resembling a wedding photo at all. April Qiao coldly looked at Baldwin Qi and said indifferently, "You should know, we're of different worlds." "You're just a mere secondary prison guard, and I'm already the CEO of Qiao Group!" "I hope you can be sensible. Don't get any ideas just because we're legally married. Once my father approves, we'll divorce immediately." After saying this, April Qiao got into her car, slammed the door, and drove away. Baldwin Qi watched the car's taillights, shrugged, thinking, did she just abandon him like that? Also, do all these women have the same line? Saying they're from different worlds, what, is she an alien? Baldwin Qi shook his head, then took out a card key from his pocket and muttered, "Whatever. I'll find a place to stay. If The Night King dares to trick me, when I return to Youdu, I'll hang him in the restroom for three days and nights..." Upon learning that Baldwin Qi was coming to Zhonghai City, The Night King immediately gave him a card key. This was the key to his villa in Zhonghai, and he boasted that this villa was the best in the whole city. As Baldwin Qi left the civil affairs bureau, he saw Cheyenn Yu getting off a luxurious-looking jeep. "It seems you've married April Qiao and become Qiao Group's son-in-law. This is good for you. At the very least, you won't have to worry about basic needs," Cheyenn Yu remarked. "Is it any of your concern?" Baldwin Qi, not liking her attitude, responded with a half-smile. Cheyenn Yu's expression remained unchanged. She continued, "For an ordinary prison guard like you, gaining a foothold in the influential Qiao family isn't easy." "Given our prior engagement, which I broke off, I'm giving you the opportunity to ask me for help." "Don't feel ashamed of being a son-in-law. April Qiao is quite a catch. Many pursued her. You got an opportunity that many dream of." "If you need help securing your position in the Qiao family, contact me." Baldwin Qi looked coldly at Cheyenn Yu, then remarked, "I've realized, you're really sick in the head!" "Don't talk about the Qiao family. Even your Yu family, in front of me, is nothing more than insignificant." "Do me a favour and keep your arrogance to yourself. How I live has nothing to do with you!" Having said this, he left. Cheyenn Yu's face turned sombre. She felt somewhat guilty about breaking off the engagement and wanted to make it up to him. She hadn't expected him to be so ungrateful. "You talk big. But if you're so ambitious, why become a son-in-law?" After getting into her jeep and stepping on the gas, even the exhaust seemed to express disdain for Baldwin Qi. Baldwin Qi arrived alone at the Ninquen Estate. This was the affluent area of Zhonghai. The Night King's villa was located at the peak of the estate.