"Yuki-kun, can we go to the VIP section on those floors?" Chen Fan retracted his gaze and asked.
"Heisei-kun, no problem, follow me," Yuki Satoshi said confidently.
At Chen Fan's request, the two went to the guest area on the tenth floor. Yuki Satoshi had considerable influence within the security system. He found Aihara, the captain in charge of security on this floor, spoke a few words, handed over some cash, and then led Chen Fan right in.
When there were no incidents, the security on the "Mayflower" wasn't that strict. Dressed in a security uniform, Chen Fan moved without restraint, knocking on rooms one by one. When guests opened the doors, he simply stated it was a routine patrol and greeting, offering assistance if needed. Most guests were polite in their responses.
After checking more than twenty rooms consecutively, Yuki Satoshi grew impatient. "Heisei-kun, are you looking for someone? This method is too inefficient. Why don't you tell me who you're looking for, and I'll arrange it for you?" he said. He had figured out Chen Fan's purpose by then and found it somewhat puzzling. "Don't worry, I'm quite familiar with everything on the cruise ship. Just give me a name, and I'll find them for you."
Chen Fan glanced at Yuki Satoshi and shook his head. "Yuki-kun, if you're bored, go take care of your business. I'll find you later. If you're willing to help me, please discreetly inquire if there are any unfamiliar faces in areas ordinary tourists can't access. Please keep this confidential and don't let anyone know your intentions."
Yuki Satoshi's position in the cruise ship's management wasn't very high, so Chen Fan didn't fully trust him. Moreover, if Wu Zhao were that easy to expose, he would have done so already. It would be more likely to get results by approaching from the crew quarters or the ship's central hubs. Yuki Satoshi wouldn't understand how difficult his opponent was.
"Alright, Heisei-kun," seeing Chen Fan's persistence, Yuki Satoshi stopped trying to persuade him. "I'll go gather some information for you. After you're done here, come find me in the security office on this floor."
"Okay." Yuki Satoshi left.
Chen Fan continued knocking on doors one by one. Some guests were impatient and strongly refused the security guard's checks and visits. Chen Fan didn't mind and patiently continued his search.
A few minutes later, as he approached one door, he listened for a moment and heard some inappropriate sounds from within. He shook his head, preparing to skip the room, but after taking a few steps, he faintly heard voices inside that sounded somewhat familiar. He returned to the door and knocked heavily. Initially, there was no response from inside. When he knocked again, curses came from within. After another two minutes, the door was pulled open. A woman in a bathrobe, with a fiery figure, saw Chen Fan in uniform and cursed, "You damn security guard, what are you doing...?"
Chen Fan put his hand on her face and pushed her inside. The woman tried to scream, but Chen Fan muffled her voice.
"What are you doing?" A man sat up on the luxurious bed, naked, and yelled, "Are you looking for death?"
Chen Fan closed the door behind him, knocked the woman unconscious, and said, "Young Master Li, what a coincidence!" The man on the bed was none other than Li Xinhai. The Li family was also a top conglomerate, and Li Xinhai was a member of the Star-Moon Lake project, a top young master. Hearing the familiar voice, Li Xinhai, who was furious, felt like he had been doused with cold water and exclaimed, "Chen Tianjiao?"
Chen Fan walked over and smiled, "Young Master Li, no need to get up. Just stay in bed."
"I... you, Mr. Chen, you, sir, are looking for Du Fumin, right?"
"Oh, it seems you understand?" Chen Fan said. "Du Fumin invited me here." Li Xinhai gave a wry smile. "I don't have much interaction with you, Mr. Chen. This disguise of yours isn't for me; you must be looking for Du Fumin. Du Fumin and Xu Yuntian are the ones trying to swallow the money from the Star-Moon Lake project. It really has nothing to do with me."
Chen Fan wasn't surprised. Du Fumin wouldn't hesitate to swallow the funds from the Longteng branch into the Star-Moon Lake project. Du Fumin was part of the Brotherhood, and since the Brotherhood was targeting Chen Fan, Du Fumin swallowing the money was logical. Of course, this wasn't the important part. However, it saved Chen Fan some trouble. He asked sternly, "Where is Du Fumin?"
"Room nine-one-nine-nine. I'll take you to him," Li Xinhai immediately betrayed Du Fumin. By now, Li Xinhai knew Chen Fan's identity and how terrifyingly powerful he was. Thus, he didn't hesitate to sell out Du Fumin.
"I went there. He's not there," Chen Fan narrowed his eyes and asked, "Can you get him on the phone?"
"Yes!"
"Try it," Chen Fan said. Li Xinhai found his phone and dialed Du Fumin's number. Soon, he put down the phone nervously, grinding his teeth. "He turned it off. This bastard, he's enraging me." Clearly, he also realized he had been used as a shield by Du Fumin.
Chen Fan wasn't surprised by this and said, "Where do you think Du Fumin might be?" Li Xinhai shook his head. Chen Fan said expressionlessly, "You really don't know anything? Did you not see Du Fumin after you arrived? What was the point of him inviting you?"
"He said he brought me out to have fun, that there were many beautiful women on the ship, and it would be a great time..." Du Fumin's face turned bitter. Chen Fan sneered. To Du Fumin, Li Xinhai was like a tool. Seeing Chen Fan's dissatisfaction, Li Xinhai became uneasy. In the capital, Chen Fan's current power and methods were widely known throughout the circle, causing shock and astonishment. Li Xinhai knew Chen Fan had no reason to harm him, but if he wanted to teach him a lesson and make him suffer, he would have no grounds for complaint. His mind raced quickly, and suddenly he remembered something. "I remember now. Someone might know where he is."
"Who?" Chen Fan's eyes lit up. "Luo Yao. Luo Yao definitely knows where Du Fumin is," Li Xinhai said. "If we find Luo Yao, we can find Du Fumin."
The name made Chen Fan pause. "Miss Luo family? Why is she on the ship?"
"She was invited by Du Fumin, along with Du Sisi from the Du family." Li Xinhai continued, "Everyone in our circle knows Du Fumin has been pursuing Luo Yao for a long time, and the Du family intends to form a marriage alliance with the Luo family. This sea voyage is for Du Fumin to cultivate their relationship."
Chen Fan's expression became somewhat strange. What was the meaning of Du Fumin inviting Luo Yao to such a setup? Du Fumin was a very intelligent person; he shouldn't have caused such complications in this matter. What was the point of inviting Luo Yao? Could there be another purpose?
"Which room is Luo Yao in?"
"She's on the ninth floor, in the room next to Du Fumin's." Li Xinhai said, "I'll take you."
Chen Fan nodded. "Get up and get dressed."