Gu Wen nodded slightly, his joy increasing. He was relieved that Lu Fan was fine.
“Brother Lu, this is the chicken soup I just made.” Lin Xiaojia held the bowl. “Drink it quickly! It’s good for your health!”
“You’re very thoughtful!” Gu Wen chuckled. “You can make chicken soup? Is there any for me?”
“Ahem, this is for Brother Lu.” Lin Xiaojia said awkwardly. “If you want some, let Qiushui make you a bowl!”
“I wouldn’t dare!” Gu Wen rolled his eyes. “By the way, she’s my senior sister. Besides, she’s not that kind-hearted!”
“It’s good to have some self-awareness!”
Han Qiushui’s voice sounded as he walked over. “But this was really a close call. If our Master hadn’t been so powerful, it would have been troublesome!”
“Ancestor Jiang’s strength is indeed extraordinary!” Lu Fan nodded. “Within Dragon Country, there are likely even more terrifying existences. It’s best to keep a low profile when we’re out in the future!”
“Master might not be able to keep a low profile even if he wanted to!” Gu Wen shrugged. “Lord Lu’s name has spread throughout Dragon Country. No matter where Master goes, he’ll attract attention!”
Lu Fan gave a wry smile, a hint of helplessness in his expression. This was not what he had hoped for, but as Gu Wen said, his fame had now spread, and he would attract considerable attention wherever he went in the future.
Just then, a man rushed in from outside and said something to Gu Wen.
Gu Wen looked surprised and then turned to Lu Fan. “Master, there’s someone outside who claims to be your brother-in-law and wants to see you!” Sudan Novel Network.
“Brother-in-law?”
Lu Fan frowned. “Who is that person?”
“I don’t know the specifics.” Gu Wen shook his head. “Shall I go and ask now?”
“I’ll go see him myself.”
Lu Fan waved his hand. Under normal circumstances, Lin Ke only had one sister, and she shouldn’t be in the Central State.
“Could it be someone from the Lin family?” Han Qiushui murmured and followed him out.
Outside the Gu family’s residence, the weather was extremely cold. Lin Yalan and Shi Jiu waited outside, their bodies trembling.
Lu Fan arrived outside the courtyard shortly after and was surprised to see Lin Yalan.
“Brother-in-law!” Lin Yalan called out awkwardly.
Shi Jiu stood by, feeling nervous, as he gazed at the man before him, the renowned Lord Lu.
For ordinary people, it would be impossible to even catch a glimpse of Lu Fan’s true appearance.
“Why are you in the Central State?”
Lu Fan’s voice was calm. Lin Yalan’s branch of the family did not get along with Lin Ke, and Lu Fan did not pay much attention to Lin Yalan.
“It’s like this, we came to the Central State to perform and encountered some trouble!” Shi Jiu stepped forward.
“If there’s something, come inside and tell me,” Lu Fan said directly. “It’s cold outside!”
Lin Yalan nodded weakly, and Shi Jiu followed closely, gazing at the vast courtyard of the Gu family with a sense of awe.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have the chance to enter such a courtyard in his lifetime, but because of Lin Yalan, he had his wish granted.
Upon entering the living room, Gu Wen specifically ordered tea to be served. Lin Yalan was a relative of Lu Fan, and he dared not be negligent.
“What trouble did you encounter?” Lu Fan asked softly. “Feel free to speak frankly. Although you and Lin Ke are not on good terms, I won’t ignore you in a foreign land.”
“Young Master Shen of the Central State invited us, but with ill intentions!” Shi Jiu blurted out. “If we go tomorrow, our reputations might be ruined!”
“The Shen family of the Central State?” Gu Wen said coldly. “They have quite the nerve, daring to lay a hand on even the Master’s relatives!”
“I’ll accompany you to the banquet tomorrow.”
Lu Fan’s expression was indifferent. He then looked at Lin Yalan. “Since you call me brother-in-law, there’s no need to be so reserved.”
“Thank you, brother-in-law!” Lin Yalan exclaimed emotionally. He had initially thought Lu Fan would not intervene, but Lu Fan’s words warmed his heart.
“Master, why do you need to go personally tomorrow?” Gu Wen said repeatedly. “If I go on your behalf, I can resolve this matter!”
“This is a family matter, so there’s no need to trouble the Gu family,” Lu Fan waved his hand.
Leaving the Gu family courtyard, Lin Yalan and Shi Jiu were quite pleased. With Lu Fan present, it was unlikely that Young Master Shen would dare to act recklessly.
After all, with Lu Fan’s reputation in the martial arts world, there was probably no one who would dare to disrespect him.
“Yalan, your brother-in-law is so approachable. Why are you so hesitant?” Shi Jiu asked. “If I had such a brother-in-law, I wouldn’t let anyone bully him!”
“Some things are difficult to explain.”
Lin Yalan gave a wry smile. The Lin family had been quite hostile towards Lu Fan in the past, and they also disliked Lin Ke. Lu Fan had been magnanimous and not held it against them, but she had always kept it in mind.
The next day, Lu Fan arrived at a hotel as arranged, where Lin Yalan and Shi Jiu had been waiting for some time.
“Brother-in-law!”
Lin Yalan called out. “Young Master Shen should be in the restaurant upstairs!”
“It’s fine.”
Lu Fan nodded. “Let’s go! If he dares to make any moves, I certainly won’t let him succeed!”
“Thank you, brother-in-law!” Lin Yalan quickly nodded.
With Lu Fan’s assurance, he felt much more at ease.
After the two of them went up, Lu Fan looked at Han Qiushui. “Let’s go! We’ll go up and have a meal too!”
Han Qiushui and Lin Xiaojia nodded, their faces showing faint joy. The hotel had a pleasant atmosphere, and the food was likely to be good.
In the restaurant, Young Master Shen had prepared a private booth, with two men standing beside him.
“Young Master, those two ladies today are quite attractive!” one of the men said with a smile. “I’m sure they’ll satisfy you!”
“Speak more elegantly!” Young Master Shen glared. “Don’t scare them away!”
“Yes, yes, you’re right, Young Master!”
The man nodded quickly, a sinister smile on his face.
Just then, Lin Yalan and Shi Jiu arrived at the private booth as invited.
“You two are indeed excellent performers. I, Shen, have met many women, but I’ve rarely seen such beauty as yours!” Young Master Shen stood up, appearing refined.
“You flatter me!” Lin Yalan said awkwardly. “Young Master Shen, you invited us, but for what purpose?”
“You two are quite famous in the film and television industry, so naturally, I want to collaborate with you!” Young Master Shen said seriously.
“Collaborate?”
Lin Yalan was surprised, wondering what trick Young Master Shen was up to.
“Indeed!” Young Master Shen nodded. “Please, have a seat!”
Lin Yalan and Shi Jiu did not stand on ceremony and sat down at the booth. With Lu Fan present, they felt much more at ease.
“Here is a long-term contract. Whether it’s for film and television production or anything else, it’s very suitable for you two!” Young Master Shen stated directly. “With the power of my Shen family, it’s not difficult to help you two advance further!”
Looking at the contract on the table, Shi Jiu’s face lit up with joy. If the contract were as written, it would be extremely beneficial for them.
“Young Master Shen, are you really willing to sign this contract?” Shi Jiu asked tentatively.
“Of course!” Young Master Shen said earnestly. “I invited you here today for the matter of the contract!”
“So that’s how it is. I thought there was something else,” Shi Jiu said with a look of pleasant surprise.