Several people emerged from the lead bulletproof Rolls-Royce.
As their gaze shifted, all three were taken aback.
Chen Fan also wore an expression of surprise.
He didn't recognize Gongsun Zhuowu, but his demeanor was extraordinary.
The remaining two were none other than Su Yingxia and Gu Yueqing.
How did they end up together?
He couldn't be bothered to ponder it and walked towards his car.
After Gu Yueqing whispered something, Gongsun Zhuowu looked at Chen Fan, his eyes sharp and filled with intense hostility.
He took a few steps forward and said, "Mr. Chen!"
Chen Fan stopped, showing no particular reaction.
"Mr. Chen, allow me to introduce myself. I am Gongsun Zhuowu, the patriarch of the Gongsun family. It's quite unexpected to see you here!"
Chen Fan nodded and said plainly, "What do you want to say?"
Gongsun Zhuowu's bodyguards stepped forward, vigilantly protecting him.
However, Gongsun Zhuowu waved them off, signaling them not to be nervous.
"Thanks to you, my uncle found peace in death and passed away. The Gongsun family dares not forget such great kindness for even a single day!" Gongsun Zhuowu said in a deep voice.
Chen Fan responded noncommittally, "You can seek revenge anytime. However, Gongsun Zheng probably wouldn't want to see the Gongsun family annihilated because of it!"
"Mr. Chen is indeed qualified to say that!" Gongsun Zhuowu was unfazed by Chen Fan's words. "My uncle died by Mr. Chen's fists. The Gongsun family is indeed powerless to contend with Mr. Chen, and seeking revenge is out of the question."
"However, the Gongsun family will engrave this deep hatred in our hearts, hoping for some future retribution!"
Chen Fan chuckled dismissively, "As you wish!"
"I only hope that Mr. Chen, as my uncle said before his death, will go further and not perish at the hands of others!" Gongsun Zhuowu gritted his teeth.
Chen Fan couldn't be bothered to say more and walked away.
None of the younger generation of the Gongsun family possessed Gongsun Zheng's foresight and vision. They were insignificant and posed no threat!
Gongsun Zhuowu watched Chen Fan's retreating back, his expression a mixture of hatred and helplessness.
"Mr. Chen, Miss Su Yingxia will become a disciple of the Misty Rain Sect. Please be patient. One day, she will step all over you!" Gongsun Zhuowu said leisurely.
Upon hearing this, Chen Fan turned and glanced at Su Yingxia.
The moment their eyes met, she immediately turned her head away.
She naturally didn't want to show weakness, but recalling that even Gongsun Zheng had died at Chen Fan's hands, despite her endless resentment, she could only endure.
Chen Fan shook his head, then looked at Gongsun Zhuowu again, disdainfully saying, "Just her? She's still far from it!"
With that, he got into his car and drove away.
Su Yingxia trembled with anger, clenching her fists, vowing silently.
Gongsun Zhuowu was satisfied with the effect. By deliberately mentioning Su Yingxia becoming a Misty Rain Sect disciple, besides not wanting to appear weak and putting pressure on Chen Fan, he also aimed to provoke Su Yingxia.
In just a couple of hours, he had clearly understood the relationship between Su Yingxia and Chen Fan.
Honestly, he was also doubtful about whether Su Yingxia could become a martial arts master.
Encountering Chen Fan here and exchanging a few words had achieved multiple objectives.
"Yingxia, let's go inside!" Gongsun Zhuowu said. "Say goodbye to your family. The Gongsun family will take care of everything for the Su family, ensuring you have no worries."
The three entered the gate of the Su family residence.
"Misty Rain Sect?"
Leaving the old residence of the Su family, Chen Fan's expression was a little peculiar.
He hadn't expected that the battle with Gongsun Zheng would lead to such an opportunity for Su Yingxia.
He truly didn't know about the Misty Rain Sect.
However, he knew that the ancient martial arts world had many ancient sects, like the well-known Shaolin and Wudang, which also possessed ancient martial arts heritage, though they usually did not reveal it externally.
It seemed Su Yingxia's talent was quite good, to be noticed by Gu Yueqing and taken to the Misty Rain Sect.
But he knew Su Yingxia's character too well. Even if she gained an opportunity, her disposition was far too lacking to be of consequence.
Instead, he needed to visit the ancestral home of the Su family in Jinling as soon as possible.
While there might not be fragments of the Dragon-Patterned Compass left, there would certainly be some clues.
Moreover, with matters here concluded, he also needed to visit the Zhong family in Jinling.
The "Red Face" series of cosmetics launched by Shengshi was still booming, with its popularity unabated. Jiang Tiansheng was already looking to acquire new cosmetic companies.
And in this series that turned the tide in the business war, Zhong Yishan of the Zhong family in Jinling had made an immense contribution.
However, the popularity of the cosmetics had also attracted some ill-intentioned individuals. Recently, the Zhong family's formula had been targeted, with people attempting to force them to hand it over.
The Zhong family had already sought Chen Fan's help twice. Previously, he had been busy with matters here, only leaving a note for the Zhong family, but those people didn't seem to be easily appeased.
Therefore, no matter what, he had to make this trip to Jinling.
Chen Fan returned to his residence. The door opposite was open, and it was lively inside. Looking up, he saw Wang Dongdong bringing his girlfriend to visit.
Wang Dongdong was now working at Shengshi, starting from the most basic sales position.
His starting point wasn't high, but with Chen Fan's connection, his future was undoubtedly bright.
Besides Wang Dongdong and Miao Wenwen, there were two people he wasn't too familiar with: Tang Qingying and Yan Rong.
"Mr. Chen!" Tang Qingying said with a hint of nervousness, "We originally came to visit you, but we didn't expect you to be out!"
Chen Fan nodded, "Last night, were you startled?"
"No."
Tang Qingying quickly shook her head, then added with a hint of regret, "It's a pity it was at night, so I couldn't see clearly."
She appeared reverent and a little reserved.
The incident last night had been officially covered up, but Elder Tang had called Chen Fan the previous night to inquire, mentioning it casually. And with the Tang family's influence, they could also gather some information.
"Chen Fan, no, Mr. Long, you're too amazing!"
Yan Rong was not as reserved and spoke in her usual straightforward manner, "A martial arts grandmaster, sigh, Qingying described it so magically. Can you show me something?"
Chen Fan ignored her but didn't dislike her tone.
Sometimes, it wasn't that he deliberately acted distant, but rather that many people regarded him with awe and caution, leading him to speak less.
Tang Qingying quickly interrupted Yan Rong, "Mr. Chen, I've come to see you about three matters."
"Please speak freely."
"The first is that families like the Lin and Wen families have been frequently visiting my grandfather, wanting to meet you through him. They were previously close to Su Yuhua and wish to apologize to you..." Tang Qingying said.
"I will not meet them."
Chen Fan refused very decisively.
These local influential families were opportunists. Chen Fan couldn't be bothered with them and would leave their subsequent handling to Jiang Tiansheng.
Jiang Tiansheng was no pushover. He couldn't bring down these deeply entrenched local powers, but he certainly wouldn't let them have an easy time.
Tang Qingying was not surprised by this and continued, "The second matter is that the business of the Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce has concluded. My grandfather and Mr. Li wish to host a banquet to celebrate and want to seek your opinion."
Chen Fan waved his hand and said, "You celebrate amongst yourselves."
"Without Mr. Chen's presence, it would be considerably less grand," Tang Qingying said with regret.
"Exactly. If you ask me, for such a big undertaking, shouldn't we book the Hanjiang Grand Hotel and hold a banquet?" Yan Rong chuckled, "I can tag along and benefit too!"
Seeing the expectant look in Tang Qingying's eyes, Chen Fan smiled, "Alright, have Jiang Tiansheng make the arrangements. What's the third matter?"