"Old Chen, what do you mean by this?" Luo Guangyao was furious.
He never imagined that Chen Shan would consider his daughter as a future daughter-in-law. This was unbearable for him.
Chen Shan gracefully picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said indifferently, "What do you mean?"
"Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have a little money?"
"Do you think the whole world revolves around you because you have a little money?"
"I'm sorry!"
"I don't buy your act."
"Let alone five million, even fifty million!"
"Even five hundred million, I will not abandon them."
With that, he stood up. "Is there anything else? If not, please return to the provincial capital as soon as possible. They don't like you, so why bother seeking rejection?"
Luo Guangyao trembled with rage, gritting his teeth. "I won't leave. I won't leave until they return with me. I will move the Luo family's businesses here. I don't believe they won't change their minds!"
Chen Shan raised his eyebrows. "Since that's the case, let me tell you, as long as I am in Jizhou, I will do everything I can to drive you out!"
"Hahahaha!" Luo Guangyao burst into laughter. "It's not that I look down on you, but do you have the ability?"
He knew the Chen family's situation like the back of his hand. They stood no chance against him.
Chen Shan winked at Chen Nan.
Chen Nan said, "I hear the Luo family's main business is in the catering industry? If that's the case, then our Chen family will also establish a catering company. Let's settle this in the business arena!"
Luo Guangyao snorted heavily. "Then we'll see!"
"Son, let's go!" Chen Nan fanned himself with a banana leaf fan and left the hotel with Chen Nan.
"Why did I say those things before?" Chen Shan's expression was a little unnatural. Although he had felt great showing off, he now felt he had been too arrogant. That wasn't the real him.
"Dad, we've already drawn our swords against Luo Guangyao, so let's go all out!" Whether it was for his father, his mother, or his two younger sisters, if he wanted them to live easier lives, he had to drive Luo Guangyao out of Jizhou! Otherwise, their entire family would live under Luo Guangyao's shadow. This would not be conducive to Chen Xiazhi and Chen Hanlu's studies!
Chen Shan said earnestly, "Son, my becoming a self-made rich man depends entirely on you!"
"Just watch, old man!"
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When the father and son returned home, Jia Cui was still asleep. As Chen Nan had said, she had a high fever. Fortunately, with Chen Nan around, Chen Shan was somewhat relieved.
Afterward, Chen Nan returned to his room and called Jiang Jiancheng. "Old Jiang, help me register a catering company. Let's call it [Shannan]. The company will specialize in imperial cuisine."
"Also, have someone monitor the movements of the Luo family from the provincial capital in Jizhou."
"Keep a close eye on their business empire."
"If they plan to open Luo's Catering in Jizhou, find a shop near them for me."
"I want to confront them head-on!"
"Also, I don't have much cash on hand. I'll refine a protective amulet for you tomorrow!" Chen Nan was almost penniless. If he wanted to fight the Luo family to the end, he had to rely on Jiang Jiancheng's influence. The value of a protective amulet would far surpass this.
"Mr. Chen, don't worry. I'll have someone register the company right away."
Then, Chen Nan called Li Ping'an. Luo Guangyao had abandoned his wife and child and was morally corrupt. No one knew if he would target Chen Xiazhi and Chen Hanlu. Therefore, for safety's sake, he should arrange for someone to protect them secretly. He didn't want to use the power of the "Outer Eight Sects," but he couldn't afford to be so picky now.
Upon receiving Chen Nan's call, Li Ping'an immediately contacted Guan Nian, the head of the Suo Ming Sect. "Old Guan, the Ancestor has given me a task, but I fear I cannot handle it alone. I'd like your help."
Guan Nian said, "Speak."
Li Ping'an explained, "It's like this. The Ancestor has two adopted sisters. Now that their adoptive father has appeared, the Ancestor is worried he might harm them, so she wants us to protect them secretly."
"The Ancestor's two sisters are currently in their third year of high school. I hope the Suo Ming Sect can arrange for people to provide close protection for them."
Guan Nian agreed without hesitation. "Alright, I'll find a few disciples. You help me place them in the two young ladies' schools."
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At 3 PM.
Luo Group issued a public statement. They intended to enter Jizhou and open six mid to high-end restaurants. This news caused quite a stir in high society. Luo Group was a second-tier wealthy family in the provincial capital, with assets worth over ten billion. Their main businesses were catering and logistics.
They said people rise to higher places, and water flows to lower levels. No one expected Luo Group to establish a presence in a prefecture-level city like Jizhou. However, one thing was clear: Luo Group's entry would undoubtedly disrupt the existing commercial landscape of Jizhou.
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"Luo Guangyao is trash, a scumbag!"
"I truly don't know why I married him back then!"
Jia Cui woke up feeling refreshed. However, she learned that Luo Group was entering Jizhou to open six restaurants. She was so angry her face turned green. She didn't need to think to know this was aimed at them. And one thing was certain: these six restaurants wouldn't be far from them!
Chen Shan said, "Don't worry, I will definitely drive Luo Guangyao out of Jizhou."
"???" Jia Cui looked at him with disbelief. "Did I hear you correctly? You can drive him out of Jizhou?"
"I wish I had that ability," Chen Shan said with a chuckle. "But don't worry, I may not have the ability, but our son does!" As a father, he didn't feel any embarrassment about his previous statement. In fact, he felt a sense of pride. In his eyes, his son was omnipotent.
Jia Cui glanced at Chen Nan, who was eating watermelon and watching TV, a hint of heartache in her eyes. "Don't put so much pressure on the child. Anyway, the three of us will never go back to the provincial capital with the surname Luo. Let him do whatever he wants; ignore him!"
"Mom, we know your attitude." Chen Nan walked over, still eating watermelon. "But, we father and son also need to show our attitude!"
"We can't let that Luo guy lord over us, can we?"
"Don't worry, Mom, I will definitely make Luo Guangyao crawl back to the provincial capital in disgrace."
"You have to believe me on this!"
"After all, I'm not the same young man I used to be."
Chen Shan nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes. Our son's medical skills are so impressive, and he knows many influential people. What he says is definitely correct!"
Jia Cui said earnestly, "Son, Mom doesn't ask for anything else, just please don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just do your best in everything."
Chen Nan nodded solemnly.
At this moment, he received a call from Jian Ning. When the call connected, a lazy voice came through. "I was taking a nap. What do you need me for?"