The servant responded obediently and quickly went out to tell Professor Qin Qing that Yan Zhengxiong was unwell and not fit to see anyone.

Professor Qin Qing had seen much of the world’s ways and knew this was a deliberate excuse from Yan Zhengxiong, which made him anxious.

He simply pushed aside the servant and went straight to the house.

"Hey, Professor Qin, you can’t go in, Professor Qin... Professor Qin! Wait a moment!" The servant chased after him, surprised at how fast Qin Qing was running.

Previously, the dignified image of Professor Qin Qing was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a face full of panic as he almost broke into a run, directly rushing into Yan Zhengxiong’s house.

Yan Zhengxiong hadn’t expected Professor Qin to force his way in, and was caught by surprise in the living room.

Upon seeing Yan Zhengxiong sitting calmly in the living room, Professor Qin’s expression was not pleasant.

Yan Zhengxiong, though initially surprised by Professor Qin’s intrusion, quickly regained his normal expression.

"Professor Qin, what brings you here? Oh, the weather has been so cold lately, my old bones couldn’t take it, so I caught a cold... cough cough cough!"

As he spoke, Yan Zhengxiong didn’t forget to pretend he had a cold.

Qin Qing sneered inwardly, knowing well that Yan Zhengxiong was putting on an act.

But he hadn’t forgotten the purpose of his visit, so he hurriedly said, "Mr. Yan, I’m here today to discuss the contract..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Zhengxiong raised his hand to interrupt, "Professor Qin, regarding the contract, I have just been about to discuss it with you. Unfortunately... we, the Yan Family, cannot cooperate with Professor Qin. As for the reason, Professor Qin should clearly know."

Yan Zhengxiong’s face was full of indifference; he naturally favored useful people and treated them hospitably. But fools like Professor Qin, who dig their own graves, were unworthy of even entering his house!

He gave a look to the butler and servants, signaling them to find an opportunity to get Professor Qin Qing to leave.

Then, he covered his chest and fake-coughed a few times, "cough cough cough... Oh dear, my health really... cough cough cough, I’m sorry, Professor Qin, I’m afraid I can’t keep you company."

He stood up, leaning on a cane, and walked into the inner room, no longer casting a glance at Professor Qin.

Qin Qing watched, his heart skipping a beat.

What, no cooperation?

It was because the Yan Group agreed to pay the penalty for him that he decided to break with Mainland Group.

Now, with Yan Group turning their back on him, what should he do? 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Where would he find such a large sum of money to pay the penalty?

The family’s newly bought villa was still being paid for with a loan, and only half of the children’s study abroad fees had been paid, what about the remaining money?

Once he left Mainland Group and Yan Group refused to accept him, his future art career would be completely ruined.

Most importantly, his proactive contract termination would incur a huge penalty, likely bankrupting him to pay off the debt...

And how would his wife and kids think if they saw that video? It’s over, everything is over.

Qin Qing panicked, desperate enough to jump over obstacles, he suddenly lunged at Yan Zhengxiong, shouting, "Those with the surname Yan, you’re just using me? Bastard, stop right there!"

Seeing his instability, the butler and several servants quickly held him back, preventing him from getting close to Yan Zhengxiong.

Yan Zhengxiong turned slightly, coldly looking at Qin Qing, saying, "You were merely a pawn, yet you thought you had the leverage over Lu Jihan. Professor Qin, you only have yourself to blame, you made a terribly wrong move."

Shaking his head, Yan Zhengxiong turned and left.