The prince, dashing blood all over his face, leaned back and collapsed to the ground. Qin Feng's punch was well-calculated—though it made the recipient appear severely injured, it had not broken any bones. Several attendants rushed over immediately. Two of them supported the prince while the other four charged at Qin Feng, fists raised. Thud, thud, thud… Before the four could reach within one meter of him, they all fell to the ground. The prince, still being helped up, was momentarily stunned. As he looked up, a sudden coolness on his forehead made him gasp—so startled that he nearly lost his bladder. A pistol was now pressed firmly against his temple. The owner of the pistol, of course, was Qin, the young noble. "Thinking you're the local king of the hill, I'll let you off with a warning?" Qin Feng said coldly. "You—you-you… don't do this to me!" the wealthy prince stammered, trembling all over. He suddenly remembered what Gossens had said—had he known how tenacious and difficult the opponent would be, he would never have come to him at all. A group of his subordinates were also frightened,纷纷 drawing their pistols to face them. "What are you trying to do? Are you going to bully the outnumbered?" Apis stood firmly by Qin's side. "The prince was truly worried, and offered a bashful smile: "It's a misunderstanding. What happened earlier was indeed a misunderstanding. Mr. Qin is a friend of Mr. Gessen, and thus a distinguished guest of mine. Our conflict was most unwarranted!" "Exactly. Why not all of us just give each other a friendly smile, and let this matter rest?" Gessen continued to act as the mediator. Only then did Qin Feng withdraw his gun and say: "Very well. I forgive you this time. Have your people take the gun away. Don't think that because I no longer have a hostage you can act however you please. I'll say it again—don't believe me? Then go ahead and try!" At the very moment the gun lifted from his temple, the prince actually considered having him shot dead with a barrage of bullets. In the end, reason triumphed over impulse, and he smiled politely: "How could that be? We are a hospitable people—never at all inclined to trouble our guests!" With that, he waved his hand, and everyone began to collect their guns. "Everyone, please sit down—quickly help the Prince inside and give him a good wash. He was simply too careless just now; the fall was quite serious." Gersen gently eased the Prince out of the predicament. The Prince, bowing slightly, agreed: "Indeed, how could I have missed the step? I'll be more careful from now on!" Yashe suppressed a smile and gently pulled at Qin Feng's sleeve, whispering, "How utterly insincere he is—always so concerned with appearances!" Qin Feng immediately countered, "Not just one, but two. Your father is even more insincere!" The young lady didn't argue, but nodded in a series of small, eager motions—such a scene would surely break Gersen's heart. "Yashe, you didn't accompany me to meet the Chief," Gersen said, speaking with a tone of mild reproach, "He specifically asked about you. I told him you were unwell and that you would have to attend the agreement signing with them tonight. You absolutely must have been there!" "The young lady nodded and replied, 'Oh, I see!' Qin Feng, of course, knew that he wasn't well received here. Since that was the case, the host wouldn't be staying with them any longer. He then said, 'I've enjoyed myself enough now. I plan to return to Europe this afternoon, and then head back to China. Both of you—please make time to visit the Chinese nation. I'll be hosting you!' Upon hearing this, Yapo immediately grew anxious and exclaimed, 'You're already leaving so soon? You haven't even seen all the attractions yet! How about staying a few more days? I beg you!' Gessens quickly interjected, 'Yapo, how can you make such a request? Mr. Qin must have a reason for leaving. After signing the agreement tonight, we'll also be departing tomorrow!' Yapo looked visibly disappointed and said, 'Very well, Feng. I'll find time to visit you in China. I'd really appreciate it if you'd host me then!' 'Absolutely,' he laughed, 'I'll take care of everything—dining, entertainment, sightseeing, and more.' "Qin was straightforward and enthusiastic, then said goodbye to the two of them: "See you again!" Watching the Hummer drive away, Gossens grew pale: "Aris, China is in turmoil. I won't allow you to go!" The young woman had originally intended to argue with her father in a firm, principled manner, but after thinking it over, she realized that would only backfire—she needed to approach it differently. A sudden idea struck her, and she immediately had a plan. "Dad, you've always hoped to acquire the core technologies behind the new engine, haven't you? Yet Qin Group has been holding back so tightly." She spoke calmly. "Given my close relationship with Qin Feng, if I request a visit to their laboratory, wouldn't you think he'd agree?" Gossens frowned. "He probably wouldn't refuse. With your expertise in mechanical engineering, just a glance would reveal the engine's principles—how could he not let you take away their advanced technologies?" "The lovely young lady added, "Yes, once we fully understand their technology, we'll be able to open new factories in Europe, North America, and India, and earn even greater profits!" Gessens slammed his hands together, "Agreed—then it's settled. But your itinerary must be arranged by me, and absolutely nothing must go wrong along the way!" "Sounds good. I think we should move forward as soon as possible, since technology loses value the longer we delay it." Apis said. "Rest assured, I'll make it happen promptly!" ... At an international airport in Europe. Qin Feng was dragging two suitcases, while Su Wu was saying goodbye to her parents beside him. At this very moment, the Tang People's Association was launching a fierce offensive against the Italian Mafia and the Russian faction, and Su Kui's ability to step away from his work to personally see his daughter off speaks volumes about the high regard he holds for her. "Call Mom the moment you land, and make sure you take good care of yourself once you arrive in China," Su's mother instructed her daughter. Miss Su nodded and said, "Got it. You can rest assured—I'm not visiting China for the first time. I actually have a whole circle of friends there. Nothing will go wrong!" Finally, she gestured toward Qin Feng and added, "With him around, who'd dare bother me?" The four continued chatting until the announcement sounded, at which point they all walked together into the boarding gate. When Qin Feng saw the airline logo on the plane, his heart sank—was it once again Korean Air?