The Second World in Ancient Times

The family business, just beginning to show signs of improvement thanks to the efforts of Si Qing, his father, and others, is now facing a new crisis. Unwilling to accept defeat, the out-of-town merchants who once suppressed the family have joined forces with local forces to launch an even more aggressive attack on the Si Qing family's business. This time, they not only employ unfair competition but also spread rumors behind the scenes, smearing the family's reputation. This has led to a steady loss of clients and a renewed struggle for the business.

Si Qing watched her family fall into crisis once again, filled with anger and worry. She knew this crisis was more serious than the last one, and if it wasn't resolved in time, the family could suffer a devastating blow. She decided to bravely face this challenge with her family and find a solution.

Si Qing began investigating the backgrounds and activities of these foreign merchants. She discovered that their arrogance was due to the support of a powerful force. This force had extensive local connections and resources, and would resort to any means necessary to suppress its competitors for its own benefit.

Si Qing was undeterred by this formidable opponent. Together with her friends, she gathered intelligence, trying to uncover the weaknesses and flaws of these merchants. They visited many businesses that had business dealings with the family and learned some clues about their illicit activities.

During her investigation, Si Qing encountered numerous difficulties and obstacles. Some businesses, fearing offending powerful figures, hesitated to share more information with her; others even threatened and warned her. However, Si Qing refused to give up. She firmly believed that as long as she persevered, she would uncover the truth and achieve justice for her family.

Once, Si Qing and a friend went to visit an old merchant who had worked closely with the family. They arrived at the merchant's shop, only to find the atmosphere in the shop unusually tense. Upon seeing Si Qing, the merchant's eyes revealed a hint of fear and helplessness.

He quietly told Si Qing that those foreign merchants had sent someone to warn him that if he dared to provide any information to Si Qing, his shop would be closed down. Si Qing was very sad after hearing this, but she still said to the old merchant sincerely, "Uncle, our family is facing a great crisis now. If we can't find evidence to expose the crimes of those bad guys, we may collapse completely. You have worked with our family before, and you know our character. I hope you can help us, even if it's just a little clue." The old merchant looked at Si Qing's determined eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally quietly gave Si Qing a note with an address on it, saying that there might be what she wanted there.

Si Qing and his friends, overwhelmed with gratitude, immediately headed to the address on the note. However, upon arrival, they found an abandoned warehouse. The air was filled with a stale, eerie atmosphere. Cautiously, they entered the warehouse when they heard a strange noise. Si Qing and his friends tensed, huddling together and warily observing their surroundings. Just then, a group of men in black rushed out from all sides, surrounding them.

The men in black held blades, their eyes fierce. Si Qing and her companions were terrified, but they knew they couldn't retreat now. Si Qing shouted, "Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" One of the men in black sneered, "Little girl, mind your own business. Forget everything you know, or today will be your day of death!" Si Qing understood that these men in black must have been sent by the foreign merchants to stop her investigation.

Although the children were afraid, they didn't retreat. One of them picked up a stick and shouted, "We're not afraid of you! Si Qing, let's fight them!" The other children also gathered their courage and prepared to confront the men in black. Si Qing looked at her brave friends and felt moved and empowered. She calmly analyzed the situation and found that although the men in black were numerous, their actions seemed somewhat disorganized. She came up with an idea and said to her friends, "Listen up, everyone! Let's rush to the warehouse exit together and I'll distract them." The children nodded in agreement.

Si Qing deliberately rushed toward a man in black, drawing his attention. The other children seized the opportunity to run toward the exit. Seeing this, the men in black chased after the children. Si Qing cleverly used the warehouse's debris to evade their attacks, while constantly creating obstacles to prevent them from pursuing her. In the chaos, Si Qing accidentally fell and scraped her knee. But she ignored the pain, quickly got up, and continued to fight the men in black.

Eventually, the gang escaped the warehouse, and Si Qing escaped the pursuit of the men in black at a crucial moment. After they reunited, they were relieved to find everyone safe and sound. However, they also knew that this encounter was only the beginning, and the subsequent investigation would be even more dangerous.

Si Qing knew she and her family couldn't fight the foreign merchants alone. She needed help, so she thought of some of her family's old friends and partners. She decided to visit them, hoping they could lend a hand and help fight this common enemy together.

Si Qing and his friends embarked on a journey to seek help. They endured hardships along the way, sleeping in the open and enduring hardships. Some friends and partners, seeing the plight of Si Qing's family, hesitated and dared not intervene; some even refused Si Qing's request, fearing it would bring them trouble.

Undeterred, Si Qing continued to tell them about her family's plight and the evil deeds of the foreign merchants, hoping to move them. Finally, moved by her unwavering faith and courage, some people decided to help her. They provided financial and human support, as well as useful information and advice.

With the help of these friends and partners, Si Qing regained her strength and began to organize her forces to fight back against the foreign merchants. She formulated a detailed plan, intending to first gather more evidence and then unite with the government and other righteous forces to expose the merchants' crimes.

After unremitting efforts, Si Qing and her partners finally collected enough evidence to prove that those foreign merchants were committing fraud and tax evasion. They handed the evidence to the government, which, after investigation and verification, decided to severely punish these merchants.

With the help of government action, the power of those foreign merchants was gradually dismantled, and their crimes were exposed. The family's reputation was restored, and customers returned to the family business. The Siqing family successfully weathered this crisis, and their business was back on track.

However, the story did not end there. After learning that they were about to be exposed, the foreign businessmen were desperate and decided to make a desperate move. They kidnapped one of Si Qing's friends and used this as a threat to force her to hand over all the evidence.

Si Qing was distraught upon hearing the news. She knew these merchants were desperate and would do anything. She couldn't let her friends get hurt, but she couldn't let these merchants get away with it either. She calmed down and thought about a solution.

Si Qing decided to work with her friends to devise a rescue plan. Leveraging their familiarity with the local terrain, they quietly infiltrated the place where the merchant was holding her friends. There, they encountered numerous guards, but Si Qing remained undeterred. She and her friends divided the work, with some distracting the guards while others seized the opportunity to rescue her friends.

After a fierce battle, Si Qing and his friends successfully defeated the guards and rescued their kidnapped friend. They also handed the merchants over to the authorities. Ultimately, the merchants received the punishment they deserved, and the Si Qing family was finally free from the crisis.

After experiencing this crisis and challenge, Si Qing has become more mature and resilient. She has deeply experienced the power of faith: as long as one has a firm belief in oneself, one can overcome all difficulties. She also understands that when faced with difficulties, one must not retreat but must face them bravely and actively seek solutions.

Si Qing's friends also grew through this experience. They learned to work together and understand the value of friendship. Together, they overcame the difficulties and witnessed the family's revival.

At the same time, Si Qing also cherished her current life even more. She knew that happiness was hard-won and required everyone's joint efforts to protect it. She decided to study and work harder in the future and contribute to the prosperity and development of her family.

As her family grew, Si Qing's horizons broadened. She began to pay attention to social issues, hoping to use her power to help and bring change to more people.

One day, Si Qing heard that a nearby village had suffered a natural disaster and the villagers were in dire straits. She decided to lead her family to provide assistance to the village. They sent food, clothing, and medicine to help the villagers rebuild their homes.

During this process, Si Qing met many like-minded people who worked together to help others. Si Qing realized that his responsibility was not only to his family, but also to the entire society.