After everyone left, Chen Dekai hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Lu, your presence is truly an honor we failed to anticipate."
"Spare me the pleasantries," Lu Fan glanced at him. "You have quite the nerve to still be swindling people out there."
"It's just a way to make a living," Chen Dekai said with a bitter smile. "If I didn't have to struggle for survival, I wouldn't be deceiving people here."
"I don't believe your nonsense," Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "If you genuinely want to turn over a new leaf, I can help you!"
"If Mr. Lu can help me through this difficult time, you will be my savior!" Chen Dekai quickly bowed. "I will follow your lead from now on."
"No need for polite words," Lu Fan said, rolling his eyes. "Come to my company to work tomorrow."
"Thank you, Mr. Lu!" Chen Dekai exclaimed with joy.
Lin Ke was bewildered. She hadn't expected Chen Banxian to know Lu Fan, nor had she imagined that Chen Banxian was a fraud who knew nothing about fortune-telling.
After they left, Lin Ke asked, "Brother Lu Fan, does he really not know how to tell fortunes?"
"Of course not, he's just a charlatan," Lu Fan smiled slightly. "Are you perhaps looking for him to cast a divination?"
"I originally wanted to seek a matchmaker, but alas..." Lin Ke chuckled awkwardly.
"Seeking a matchmaker?" Lu Fan's expression was peculiar. "Could it be you've taken a liking to someone?"
"This..." Lin Ke's face flushed, and she said no more, hurrying towards her sports car.
After so many days together, coupled with Lu Fan's meticulous care, she had grown very fond of him, but was hesitant to express it.
Lu Fan also feigned seriousness; how could he not see through Lin Ke's feelings?
At the same time, at Yang's Pharmaceutical Company, Yang Jiaqi frowned. Shortly after, a woman entered from outside, holding documents. "Ms. Yang, what do you need me for?"
"Have you investigated thoroughly? Who is behind Taikang Pharmaceutical!" Yang Jiaqi felt a sense of unease. Lu Fan's words at the car dealership had already made her suspicious.
"We only know the person behind it is surnamed Lu. As for who exactly, the company is still investigating," the woman quickly replied.
"Is your work efficiency this low?" Yang Jiaqi said coldly. "Taikang Pharmaceutical's Yangxin Dan is covering the market in Qingzhou. It won't be long before it occupies Yang's core market share. You should know the significant events that will follow!"
The woman stood by, not daring to speak rashly. She was merely a secretary, but she was curious. The person behind Taikang Pharmaceutical was too mysterious; through various means, she couldn't ascertain their true identity.
As they were conversing, an old man entered the office, leaning on a cane, his expression somewhat displeased.
"Grandfather, why have you come personally?" Yang Jiaqi was slightly surprised. "I can handle the company's affairs. You should be enjoying your retirement at home."
"Hmph!" Yang Ding Tian snorted. "Taikang Pharmaceutical has gained great fame recently, and their data has surpassed Yang's enterprise. How are you performing as vice president?"
"Grandfather, it was merely a momentary lapse on my part," Yang Jiaqi quickly said. "I am already lowering the sales price of Yang's health products, and I believe it won't be long before Taikang Pharmaceutical's Yangxin Dan no longer dominates the market."
"Foolish, you are truly foolish!" Yang Ding Tian shook his head. "Yangxin Dan is extremely effective. As the person in charge of Yang's Pharmaceutical, you don't even know this? How can I entrust the entire Yang family to you?"
"This..." Yang Jiaqi frowned, unsure of what to do. Taikang Pharmaceutical's actions were too swift, catching him off guard.
"Grandfather, what should I do next? This Yangxin Dan is so exceptionally effective..."
"Reach an agreement with Taikang Pharmaceutical to jointly sell Yangxin Dan. As long as Yang's enterprise agrees to lower the profit-sharing ratio, they will not refuse," Yang Ding Tian said. "This way, it will be mutually beneficial."
"Then Yang's will become their agent!" Yang Jiaqi frowned. "What kind of entity is Yang's enterprise? How can we follow another's lead?"
"By cooperating with Taikang Pharmaceutical, as time goes by and the sales of Yangxin Dan remain high, Taikang Pharmaceutical will be unable to produce enough. At that time, Yang's Pharmaceutical can take over. As long as we obtain the formula, Yang's Pharmaceutical will surely have a bright future," Yang Ding Tian smiled. "Do you understand my intention now?"
"Indeed, the older the ginger, the spicier it is!" Yang Jiaqi also smiled. "So that's what Grandfather meant."
"Hurry up and prepare!" Yang Ding Tian glared. "I will personally go to Taikang Pharmaceutical. They should give me some face. Once this contract is finalized, you must manage it well."
"Don't worry, Grandfather, I will not disappoint you," Yang Jiaqi nodded repeatedly. He wanted to say something but hesitated. For some reason, he always had a feeling that the person behind Taikang Pharmaceutical had a significant connection with Lu Fan.
Meanwhile, by the West Lake, Lu Fan and Lin Ke had already departed. Lin Ke drove them towards Tianfu Villa.
As they were about to cross a bridge, Lu Fan frowned, sensing danger.
"Speed up, drive carefully!" Lu Fan warned.
Lin Ke was surprised but did not hesitate, quickly accelerating. At that precise moment, a large truck violently rammed into them from behind. Perhaps misjudging the distance, it directly crashed into the bridge's guardrail. If Lin Ke hadn't accelerated, they would have likely been destroyed along with their car.
Looking at the scene in the rearview mirror, Lin Ke's eyes widened in panic. "Brother Lu Fan, what's going on?"
"I don't know, perhaps someone wants to harm us!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly. "However, this trick is too simple. With such methods, they can't harm me in the slightest."
Lin Ke rolled her eyes. She knew Lu Fan was capable, but the situation had been truly dangerous just now. She didn't want Lu Fan to be constantly in danger.
"Brother Lu Fan, promise me, don't take risks anymore, and don't offend these people," Lin Ke said earnestly. "Although I don't know who these people are, they are definitely not good people."
"Don't worry, I'll be more careful," Lu Fan smiled, his expression turning cold. He had seen clearly in the car earlier that a vehicle had been tailing them not far away. It was likely premeditated, and the person in the car was Shen Wei.
Inside Tianfu Villa, Granny Guihua had prepared dinner and was waiting outside the villa, her face looking somewhat weathered.
A car drove up, its headlights quite dazzling. Lin Ke and Lu Fan stepped out of the car.
Looking at the luxury car, Granny Guihua let out a wry smile. "Xiao Fan, you can't be too good to Lin Ke. This car is probably not cheap."