Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 1133 Horse Doctor

The man was Li Yong, a security guard at Hengtong Group. He worked daily at the lobby entrance and had seen plenty of people trying to scam people or get the air conditioning, but he'd never seen anyone as engrossed in the role as Su Qin. Hearing Su Qin's words, Li Yong couldn't help but laugh. He pulled out his phone from his waistband and started filming him. "Seals of the six kingdoms? Why don't you just say you're Qin Shi Huang? I think you've watched too many costume dramas! Get out of here! Don't delay our work! If you don't leave, I'll call the police!" "Police?" Su Qin was stunned. He had never heard of that title in any of the vassal states. It wasn't a noble or a soldier. Could it be a position unique to this place? He was about to ask more when Li Yong pulled out his phone and poked it a few times, as if he was actually going to call the police. At this tense moment, a man in a dark gray suit and gold-rimmed glasses trotted over. It was Lin Zhou, Hengtong Group's assistant to the president. He had just returned from an errand and happened to witness the scene. Lin Zhou's gaze fell on Su Qin. Although the man in front of him was dressed in rags and his hair was a little messy, he had an upright posture and eyes as sharp as an eagle. There was no trace of flattery or cowardice on his face. Instead, he exuded the calmness and composure of someone who had been in a high position for a long time - this was definitely not the appearance of an ordinary scammer. Lin Zhou stopped Li Yong who was about to make a phone call and whispered, "Brother Li, forget it, don't call the police yet. He doesn't look like a scammer. He may have encountered some difficulties. Take him to the lounge first and I'll ask about the situation." Li Yong was a little puzzled: "Assistant Lin, this kind of person is obviously trying to sneak in and use the air conditioning. There's no need to..." "Do as I say." Lin Zhou's tone was very gentle, but it was full of unquestionable authority. Li Yong curled his lips, put away his phone, and said nothing more. Lin Zhou turned to look at Su Qin, a gentle smile on his face. "Sir, I'm sorry, my colleague was being a bit rude earlier. Are you experiencing any trouble? If you don't mind, come with me to the lounge, have a cup of hot water, and we can talk." Su Qin looked at Lin Zhou, his eyes betraying no hostility, only sincerity. He nodded and bowed, "Thank you for hosting me, sir. I'm deeply grateful." The lounge was small, furnished with a few sofas and a coffee table. A landscape painting hung on the wall—a style unlike any other ancient painting he had seen, with vibrant colors and delicate brushwork, making the landscape seem truly real. Lin Zhou poured Su Qin a cup of hot water and handed it to him. "Sir, drink some to warm yourself up first." Su Qin took the cup with both hands, the warmth of the water between his fingertips gradually relaxing his tense body. He looked down at the clear water, his eyes filled with amazement—he had never seen water so pure, so free of impurities. Not even the spring water from Yuquan Mountain, bestowed upon him by the King of Zhao, was this clear. "This water..." Su Qin couldn't help but ask, "Why is it so pure?" Lin Zhou smiled: "This is tap water, which has been purified and can be drunk directly. Sir, you said your name is Su Qin? And your courtesy name is Jizi?" Su Qin nodded: "That's me. Could you tell me where this place is? Why is it so different from the countries in the world I know? What are those 'iron boxes' and 'blocks'?" For the next half hour, Lin Zhou patiently explained to Su Qin everything about modern society - he told Su Qin that it was already 2024 AD, more than 2,200 years after the Warring States Period, and there was no longer any dispute among the princes in the world. Instead, it was a unified country, and people made a living by "working" to earn "money"; those "iron boxes" were called cars, which were used for transportation; those "blocks" were called mobile phones, which were tools for communication and obtaining information; and "Hengtong Group" was a company engaged in real estate and commercial operations, similar to ancient business firms, but hundreds of times larger than Tao Zhugong's business firm. Su Qin was stunned, nearly dropping his water cup. He had never imagined that two thousand years later, the world would be like this—free from war and oppressive rule, with people living in peace and stability, and filled with so many magical "objects." He glanced down at his gray jacket, then recalled the collapse of the Xianyang Palace. A sudden realization dawned on him: perhaps he had encountered a cosmic shift, transporting him to the "present day" two thousand years later. "You said your name is Su Qin, and that you once held the seals of six kingdoms?" Lin Zhou stared at Su Qin, his mind growing more and more incredulous. He had initially dismissed Su Qin as gibberish, but his tone, demeanor, and familiarity with ancient history (Su Qin occasionally added details from the Warring States period, accurately reproducing the historical records) sparked a strange thought: Could this person truly be the Su Qin of the Warring States period, the one who held the seals of six kingdoms? Lin Zhou hesitated, then tentatively asked, "Mr. Su, since you were once a counselor to the Six Kingdoms, what... can you do? For example... give advice and strategies?" When Su Qin heard the words "give advice and strategies," his eyes lit up instantly, his previous confusion and shock swept away, replaced by confidence and sharpness. He set down his water cup, leaned forward slightly, and said firmly, "Your Excellency is absolutely right! I am an expert in the art of diplomacy. I can unite forces to resist the strong and break through obstacles with alliances. Whether it's a dispute between princes or a dispute between businesses, as long as you are in trouble, I can use my eloquence to solve your urgent needs!" Lin Zhou saw the light in Su Qin's eyes and his heart moved. Recently, Zhao Heng, the group's president, was troubled by the bidding for a plot of land in the eastern part of the city. Rival Dingsheng Group, backed by a major financial institution, had been bidding ever higher and higher, and had also secretly wooed several smaller businesses that had previously been interested in partnering with Hengtong. Hengtong Group had been losing out in several negotiations, and Zhao Heng had been troubled for several sleepless nights. Lin Zhou thought, "There's no better way out now. Although Su Qin's background is murky, he exudes an extraordinary demeanor. Perhaps he actually has some good ideas." Why not take him to see President Zhao? Perhaps there's something unexpected. "Mr. Su," Lin Zhou said, standing up, "our president has recently been faced with a difficult situation involving a commercial bidding project. If you're truly skilled in giving advice, you might be able to help. How about I take you to see him?" Upon hearing this, Su Qin immediately stood up and bowed, "If I can help you solve your problem, I'd be happy to help!" Lin Zhou found a spare suit and handed it to Su Qin. Su Qin looked at this "weird" suit and studied it for a long time before putting it on under Lin Zhou's guidance. The suit was well-cut and made of soft fabric, which was even more comfortable than the brocade robe he had worn before.