"Later, we found out that we encountered a spy from the Island Nation in Hong Kong Island and Kunshan. It was this spy who provided him with information, claiming that there were spies from our country in Border Town. Additionally, since the Kunshan Group has repeatedly faced setbacks in our country's drug trafficking network, Kunshan naturally believed the spy's words and deduced that only the two of us were suspicious," Qin Huarong replied.
"The Island Nation spies are truly despicable! How did they know you were undercover?" Qin Xusha, who had been silent until now, asked. She felt immense admiration for her parents and clearly harbored contempt for the spy from the Island Nation.
Bai Yuhe quickly answered her daughter, "This spy from the Island Nation is actually Huaxia People. Their family has significant power and connections domestically, so they managed to gather some information and inferred that your father and I might be undercover!"
"Do you know this spy's name?" Jiang Chen inquired, thinking about how to eliminate this traitor.
"Hu Yuan!" Qin Huarong replied.
"Hu Yuan? Good, I've already killed this person!" Jiang Chen didn't expect to have eliminated another threat to the nation.
"Oh, our organization has already learned that Hu Yuan died in a martial arts competition. I didn't expect it was still Director Jiang who killed them. Director Jiang is not only our family's savior but also a hero of our country!" Bai Yuhe said.
Hearing her say this, Jiang Chen felt a bit embarrassed and replied, "Aunt Bai, you're too kind! As Huaxia People, it's our duty to eradicate traitors. Besides, it was just a small effort on my part. However, during this Songnan Grand Tournament, Huaxia Martial Arts almost faced suppression from outsiders."
"Suppressed by outsiders? What happened?" Old Qin asked with curiosity.
"Though they are referred to as outsiders, they are actually also Huaxia People," Jiang Chen recounted the incident involving Yan Xiaotian to everyone.
"Another traitor! Thankfully Jiang Chen eliminated them!" Old Qin said angrily.
"Yes, another traitor!" Jiang Chen sighed. He continued, "The reason these people become traitors is due to their poor character. I hope those of us with good character among Huaxia People can unite!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Old Qin added, "Yes, we good-natured people should come together! As for the person who attempted to assassinate me, I don't believe her character is inherently bad."
Jiang Chen turned to Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe and asked, "Uncle, Auntie, you both should know who wanted to assassinate your family members, right?"
Qin Huarong nodded and replied, "Yes. We know. Her original target was us two. Perhaps after learning that we had sacrificed ourselves, she shifted her focus to my family."
"Are you willing to reconcile with her? I know her as well and understand the entanglements between you," Jiang Chen asked.
"We certainly are willing. We have no grievances against her; it’s just that she harbors hatred towards us unilaterally. As long as she can let go of her resentment, we will naturally reconcile," Bai Yuhe said.
"I'll handle things on my end! I want to help you both laugh away your grievances. You are all kind-hearted people; it’s truly inappropriate for there to be hatred between you," Jiang Chen stated.
The "her" referred to here was naturally Hao Shumei. Jiang Chen, Qin Huarong, and Bai Yuhe all understood this well; however, Old Qin, Qin Xusha, and He Chungwai were left somewhat confused.
"Mom, who hates us?" Qin Xusha couldn't help but ask her mother.
"This... I'll tell you later!" Bai Yuhe glanced at He Chungwai and felt it was better not to discuss such matters with him present.
He Chungwai was perceptive; he immediately stood up and said, "Old Qin, big brother, big sister, Director Jiang, Shasha, I'll go prepare tonight's New Year's Eve dinner while you all chat!"
Everyone nodded in agreement as He Chungwai left the living room.
"Now, let's hear it!" Old Qin spoke up.
"Alright, I'll go first!" Qin Huarong replied. He recounted the tangled love and hate between himself, Bai Yuhe, and Hao Shumei during their high school years.
"Oh, so that's how it is! I thought I had made enemies in business!" Old Qin finally understood.
Qin Xusha also realized that it was her mother's rival who was causing the trouble. After all this time, the rival still held a grudge, which showed just how charming her father must have been.
"Let's set it for the sixth day of the new year. On that day, I'll invite everyone to my Huafei Villa, and I'll act as a mediator to resolve your grievances," Jiang Chen suggested.
"Sounds good," both Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe agreed eagerly.
The five of them continued chatting in the living room until dinner was served for the New Year's Eve feast. The Qin family's dinner was lavish, especially since both Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe were back, and they had invited Jiang Chen over as well.
After the feast, they set off some fireworks and then gathered around the television to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
Once the gala ended, Jiang Chen returned to his mountain villa to sleep. Although Old Qin's family lingered for a while, Jiang Chen felt it was better to sleep at his own home. He planned to visit an orphanage on New Year's Day to celebrate with Director Hao, Lin Yin, and the children.
Jiang Chen woke up at eight o'clock and headed to the orphanage. Before leaving, he called Lin Yin to let her know he was coming to pay New Year’s greetings to Director Hao and everyone else.
Director Hao warmly welcomed Jiang Chen's arrival! Despite knowing that Jiang Chen had thwarted her plans twice, she still held him in good regard. Seeing her disciple Lin Yin have feelings for Jiang Chen, Director Hao did not intervene.
The disciples of Azure Feather Sect would only come on the second day of the new year to pay their respects to Director Hao; Lin Yin was the only disciple accompanying her for the New Year since the others lived far away and needed to spend time with their families.
Jiang Chen brought many delicious treats for the children, who happily expressed their gratitude before running out to play in the yard. Director Hao and Lin Yin stayed inside with Jiang Chen to chat.
Jiang Chen intentionally brought up some issues regarding scoundrels and discussed the harm caused by drug traffickers from Myanmar to their country. Director Hao listened intently, feeling furious about those scoundrels and increasingly impressed by Jiang Chen.
Noticing Director Hao's attitude, Jiang Chen sensed an opportunity and began discussing unity among Huaxia people. Director Hao understood his implications and fell into deep thought. Sensing that she was touched, he invited her over on the sixth day for a visit. Unable to refuse, Director Hao agreed.
In the following days, Jiang Chen paid New Year’s visits to Teacher Gong and others while inviting several acquaintances over on the fifth day for a lively gathering at his home. Lin Yin also returned from the orphanage to Huafei Villa.
That evening, after the guests left, Jiang Chen shared his plan with Lin Yin about persuading Director Hao to let go of her grudges. Lin Yin expressed her support and agreement.
On the sixth day of the new year, the four members of the Qin family arrived early at Huafei Villa. With Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe present, He Chungwai did not need to accompany Old Qin.
"Uncle, Auntie, when Director Hao arrives later, please be gracious. This is Lin Yin, one of Director Hao's disciples," Jiang Chen explained clearly to Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe while introducing Lin Yin.
Lin Yin represented her master in apologizing to the Qin family and asked them to forgive her master.
When Director Hao arrived and saw the Qin family inside, she immediately turned to leave. Jiang Chen quickly stopped her: "Director Hao, let me tell you about your old classmates' deeds over these years before you decide whether or not to forgive them." Lin Yin also came over and held her master's hand, urging gently: "Master, just listen to Director Jiang!"
Director Hao had no choice but to say, "Alright then, Director Jiang, go ahead! Let's see what makes you want to plead for them."
Jiang Chen led Director Hao into a private room and explained the situation regarding Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe, who had entered the special forces and risked their lives as undercover agents, nearly facing death. He concluded, "Director Hao, you see, these two students came together because of the needs of our country. They disregarded their personal safety and bravely infiltrated the Drug Trafficking Organization, serving as undercover agents for ten years. Their dedication is something our university should admire. You should feel proud to have such friends; how can you still hold a grudge against them?"
Director Hao was moved by Jiang Chen's words and replied, "Director Jiang, after hearing what you said, I feel ashamed! I have been too narrow-minded. Alright, I will let go of my hatred and focus on doing charitable work from now on!"
"That's wonderful! I'll call Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe over so you three can reconcile!" Jiang Chen said before heading to the living room to summon them.
Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe arrived and addressed Director Hao, "Hao Shumei, let's continue our friendship from before!"
"Okay!" Hao Shumei stood up and embraced both Qin Huarong and Bai Yuhe, tears streaming down their faces.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Chen smiled with satisfaction.
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