"Brother Shen, don't be impulsive," Boss Qian said quickly. "Lord Lu of Jiangnan has a great reputation, yet he can interact with your daughter as an equal. If you go to apologize, aren't you exposing Lord Lu's true identity!"
"Then what should I do?" Shen Guofeng asked in surprise. "Should I just sit and wait for death?"
"That's out of the question!" Boss Qian stated directly. "Pretend you know nothing, but absolutely do not offend him easily!"
Shen Guofeng nodded repeatedly. He had long heard of Lord Lu of Jiangnan's reputation and dared not offend him lightly.
However, if Lu Fan held a grudge for his earlier words, he would be in trouble.
"We'll go over to toast them now, but this matter cannot be revealed to Shen Xiaoxiao," Boss Qian reminded him again. "If word slips out, I fear neither of us will fare well."
"Understood, understood, of course, I understand!"
Shen Guofeng quickly nodded, not daring to be negligent. He was already regretting his actions. Who was Lord Lu of Jiangnan? He controlled many businesses in Jiangnan and was also a master cultivator. He was not someone they could afford to offend.
At another table, Gu Wen poured a cup of wine. "Master, I'll toast you personally! It is my honor to be your disciple."
"You speak very well!" Lu Fan chuckled and drank the wine in his hand. "But if you become my disciple, my family won't have any objections, will they?"
Lu Fan knew very well that Gu Wen was a direct descendant of a family of doctors and martial artists. To easily become someone's disciple would be explosive news if it were to get back to his family.
"Master, please rest assured, the Gu family will not interfere," Gu Wen said quickly. "Moreover, Master's strength is formidable, and his medical skills are superb. Benefiting from being under Master's tutelage, I have gained a great deal."
"You really know how to talk!" Han Yunhai rolled his eyes. "But what you said is not wrong. You are truly fortunate to become Mr. Lu's disciple!"
Gu Wen also quickly nodded. When Lu Fan made his move, he was certain that Lu Fan was no ordinary person. Becoming Lu Fan's disciple would only bring him benefits.
"We're heading to Niutou Mountain tomorrow, are you all prepared?" Shen Xiaoxiao asked quickly. "Niutou Mountain is extremely dangerous. Although there are many spiritual herbs there, obtaining them is not easy at all."
"Are you having second thoughts when you say that?" Lu Fan glanced at her. "If you're really scared, then we'll go by ourselves!"
"What are you talking about? I'm from Chuzhou, how could I be afraid of going to Niutou Mountain?" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly replied. "Leave this to me, I'll lead the way personally today."
"Then thank you, Miss Shen," Han Yunhai raised his wine glass. "I toast you, Miss Shen. Tomorrow, we'll be relying on you!"
Shen Xiaoxiao patted her chest, appearing quite bold, as if everything was under her control.
Just then, Boss Qian and Shen Guofeng walked over with their wine glasses, looking quite polite.
"Dad, why are you here?" Shen Xiaoxiao stood up. "I'll be back after dinner, you don't need to worry about me."
Shen Guofeng did not say much, but respectfully looked at Lu Fan. "Mr. Lu, I apologize for my earlier offense. I hope you don't take it to heart. He's just a blunt person!"
"Boss Shen is joking," Lu Fan nodded slightly. "There was nothing inappropriate about what happened earlier. Shen Xiaoxiao and I are friends, so why must Boss Shen be so polite to me."
"That's right!" Boss Qian quickly added. "Young people just like to have fun."
"Mr. Lu, we'll toast you," Boss Qian said with a smile. "We are friends now, and we cannot neglect you."
Lu Fan was a little surprised. He raised his wine glass and drank. Everyone else, except for Lu Fan, was also very surprised, especially Shen Xiaoxiao.
Shen Guofeng's attitude had changed 180 degrees, which made her quite unaccustomed to it. Under normal circumstances, Shen Guofeng always looked down on her friends.
"You two are too kind," Han Yunhai chuckled. "Mr. Lu has to go to Niutou Mountain tomorrow, so we won't be able to return every toast!"
"Niutou Mountain?" Boss Qian smiled. "That's a good place. I heard that spiritual herbs can be found there, but it's also quite dangerous. I have many bodyguards at home, would you like them to accompany you?"
Gu Wen sat aside, feeling a little surprised. The attitudes of these two were completely different from before, which made him even more confused.
"There's no need for that!" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly said. "I already have a few bodyguards!"
"That's right, that's right. The Shen family also has more than ten bodyguards," Shen Guofeng quickly added. "If they go to Niutou Mountain together, they can also ensure your safety!"
"Mr. Lu said there's no need to make a big fuss," Han Yunhai said with a smile. "Everyone doesn't need to be so polite. We probably won't encounter any risks going to Niutou Mountain."
"In that case, we wish you all a triumphant return tomorrow," Boss Qian said quickly. "We won't disturb you any further!"
Lu Fan didn't say much. He only sat down after they left, but he could tell that the two of them likely already knew his identity, otherwise they wouldn't have acted this way.
"Mr. Lu, you have a lot of influence!" Shen Xiaoxiao teased. "You're the only one who can get Uncle Qian and my dad to toast you!"
"Is that so? I also think I have quite a bit of influence?" Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. "But speaking of which, if I didn't return their toast, wouldn't that be impolite!"
"Allow me to do it," Gu Wen said. "After all, I am Master's disciple."
"No need, I'll go myself!" Lu Fan waved his hand and slowly stood up.
Han Yunhai sat aside and didn't say anything.
Shen Xiaoxiao nodded. Lu Fan returning the toast was understandable. After all, within Chuzhou, their Chu family held considerable authority. Building a good relationship with her father would be beneficial for Lu Fan.
Returning to his seat, Shen Guofeng asked, "Brother Qian, what we did should be fine, right?"
"Of course, it's fine," Boss Qian nodded. "But in the future, we must be cautious with our words and actions. Lord Lu of Jiangnan is not someone we can contend with."
Shen Guofeng nodded repeatedly. Offending Lord Lu would be equivalent to the downfall of their entire family. This was such a significant matter, how could he dare to offend him.
"But speaking of which, Xiaoxiao is quite attractive and has a close relationship with Lord Lu," Boss Qian said with a smile. "If Lord Lu were to become your son-in-law, the entire Shen family would likely become famous."
"But I heard that Lord Lu is already married?" Shen Guofeng asked in surprise. "The Lin family of Jiangbei!"
"I know that, of course!" Boss Qian nodded. "Since they hitched themselves to Lord Lu, the Lin family of Jiangbei has been arrogant and few forces dared to oppose them. However, a man like Lord Lu, how could he have only one woman!"
Shen Guofeng understood, seeming to grasp the logic. Even becoming someone close to Lu Fan would elevate their Shen family to great heights.