With this thought cleared, Li Chonglou felt his mood suddenly lighten. However, since this was the case, he also had to find Ma San to explain things first.
It was only when he found Ma San and explained the situation in broad strokes that he heard Ma San suggest.
“Senior Li, why don’t you ask Hu Han to try? Although his status in the Hu family is not high, he is still one of the Sixteen Great Families. Investigating a small-time hoodlum should be no problem.”
Li Chonglou was stunned for a moment, but he suddenly felt that what Ma San said made sense. The influence of the Sixteen Great Families of Shangjing was quite significant. Although Wu Ping was involved in some complex major case, he was still a civilian. If the power of the Sixteen Great Families was used to investigate, perhaps something could really be found.
Thinking of this, Li Chonglou’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, “The Hu Han you mentioned is the one who hired you before?”
Ma San nodded and said, “Yes, I have some acquaintance with him. If Senior Li needs it, I can arrange for you to meet, and with me there, there shouldn’t be any problems with Hu Han.”
Li Chonglou suddenly asked with some curiosity, “If that’s the case, why didn’t that Hu Han continue to hire you as a bodyguard?”
Ma San sighed and said, “This is also my problem. After losing the match with Senior, under the sneering face of that scoundrel, I was forcibly dismissed.”
“Scoundrel?”
“It’s Hu Han’s uncle’s son, Hu Tian, who was also present that day.”
Li Chonglou said “oh.” He hadn’t paid attention to Ma San’s side at the time, so he didn’t have any impression of the Hu Tian he mentioned.
However, Li Chonglou still added with a smile, “This is good, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to ask you to help.”
Ma San quickly said, “Senior Li, please don’t say that. It is my fortune, Ma San, to be able to help Senior!”
Because of Xiao Jin’s matter, Ma San had already regarded Li Chonglou as his benefactor, so he called him Senior without any carelessness. Li Chonglou understood his thoughts and didn’t say more, instead asking him to arrange a meeting between him and Hu Han.
Cooperating with someone from the Sixteen Great Families might have other uses besides this matter.
Ma San was also very straightforward and arranged for the two to meet at a high-end coffee shop that afternoon.
Li Chonglou didn’t have a deep impression of Hu Han, but the latter had a deep impression of him. As soon as they met, Hu Han immediately bowed and paid his respects.
“Brother Hu Han, there’s no need to be so polite. I have something I need to trouble you with this time.”
Li Chonglou said quickly when he saw this, but Hu Han’s attitude did not change, and he became even more respectful because of Li Chonglou’s politeness.
“Senior Li, Brother Ma San has already told me about the matter. It’s completely fine. As long as Senior Li gives me some basic information about the other party, I’ll arrange for someone to investigate for you right away!”
Hu Han got straight to the point. Li Chonglou nodded and was about to tell him about Wu Ping when a mocking voice suddenly came from the side.
“Oh, isn’t this the leftover of the Hu family? How can you afford to patronize a place like this?”
Hu Han’s face suddenly changed. Li Chonglou frowned and looked over, only to see three young people, two men and one woman, standing not far away, looking at them with smiles.
“Do you know these people?”
Li Chonglou asked Hu Han. Hu Han glanced at them and sighed, saying, “Senior Li, I’m sorry, I’ve affected you. The one speaking is my third brother’s friend.”
Before Li Chonglou could ask him why he didn’t retort after being mocked like this, the young man who had just spoken saw that Hu Han was ignoring him. He couldn’t hold back and walked over with his two companions, cursing as he walked.
“Hu the leftover, I’m talking to you, are you deaf?”
At this moment, Hu Han finally couldn’t stand it. He suddenly stood up and turned to the man and said solemnly, “Xiao Feng, watch your mouth! I don’t have time to deal with you today.”
Xiao Feng brought his friends to the table, stared at Hu Han with a gloomy face, and said, “You’ve grown bold enough to not even fear me?”
Hu Han said in a deep voice, “I am the second young master of the Hu family, why should I fear someone like you who isn’t even one of the Sixteen Great Families?”
“The second young master of the Hu family? Hahahaha.”
Xiao Feng suddenly burst into laughter, and the man and woman beside him also showed amused expressions, clearly recognizing Hu Han.
After laughing, Xiao Feng then mocked Hu Han, “You still have the nerve to call yourself the second young master of the Hu family? Who doesn’t know that you’re just the descendant of an illegitimate son recalled from outside by Second Master? A creature that can’t see the light of day. If it weren’t for your luck, you wouldn’t have had the qualifications to talk to me in your life! Are you putting on airs here with me?”
Hu Han’s face immediately became ugly, and he instinctively glanced at Li Chonglou. Seeing that he was watching him quietly, Hu Han gritted his teeth and said to Xiao Feng in a deep voice.
“So you mean Second Master is also a creature that can’t see the light of day?”
Xiao Feng’s face suddenly changed, and he quickly said, “Don’t you spread slander here, I never said anything like that!”
“You didn’t say it? Although my father is Second Master’s illegitimate son, he is still his biological son. I also had a paternity test done with Second Master. It’s written in black and white that we have a blood relationship. Now you say I’m something that can’t see the light of day, aren’t you implying that Second Master is also something that can’t see the light of day?”
Xiao Feng immediately panicked. Although he knew that Hu Han was flattering him, even a hint of this matter spreading out could be a disaster for him! After all, he was just an ordinary second-generation rich, not even a member of the Sixteen Great Families!
“Don’t talk nonsense here! I have friends present to testify for me today, I didn’t mean that at all!”
“If you didn’t mean that, then what did you mean?”
Hu Han asked coldly. Xiao Feng was finally afraid and didn’t dare to linger. He just dropped a harsh word and fled in disarray.
“You lunatic, you’re definitely crazy today! I’m going to tell Young Master Tian!”
Hu Han’s originally calm expression revealed a hint of helplessness when he heard the words “Young Master Tian,” and then he sat down.
“It seems you’re not living too well in the Hu family.”
Li Chonglou said slowly. Hu Han thought he was doubting his ability and quickly explained, “Senior Li, it’s not like that. He’s my third brother’s subordinate, and we see each other often, so that’s why…”
Li Chonglou shook his head and said, “You misunderstood, I didn’t mean that, I was just sighing. But if you really have any trouble, you can tell me directly.”