The meal finally concluded around nine in the evening.
Glancing at the darkening sky, Qin Shuran turned to Sun Xiao and said, "Sister Sun, it's so late, you shouldn't leave. It's not safe."
Sun Xiao smirked and asked, "If I stay, won't it affect you two lovebirds?"
Hearing this, Qin Shuran's face instantly flushed red. "We're sharing a room, I'm not going to be intimate with him."
Sun Xiao hugged Qin Shuran's arm, looking triumphantly at Chen Fan. "Tonight, you'll be sleeping alone. Shuran is my sister's tonight."
With that, she pulled Qin Shuran towards the bedroom.
"Hey, you two haven't washed the dishes yet," Chen Fan pointed to the table full of crockery.
"My hand is injured, and Shuran is your girlfriend. Would you let her wash dishes? You wash them yourself."
"Heh heh heh."
Laughing, the two walked into the room.
Chen Fan was left alone in the dining room. He had cooked the meal, and now he had to clean up the mess. With his girlfriend also taken away, Chen Fan sighed helplessly and carried the dishes into the kitchen.
The next morning, Chen Fan received a call from Da Xiong early. Da Xiong said that Huangfu Lin had arrived in Jiangcheng by plane the previous night.
As the host, Chen Fan couldn't be late. He informed Qin Shuran and then drove to Yue Wang Lou.
This was Chen Fan's second visit to the place. He chose it because of the excellent scenery, which was ideal for conducting business.
Around ten o'clock, a Rolls-Royce pulled up to the entrance of Yue Wang Lou.
A bodyguard stepped out and opened the car door. A middle-aged man emerged, and this was Huangfu Lin, who had traveled from Kyoto.
"Mr. Huangfu, I've heard a lot about you," Chen Fan said with a smile as he approached.
The bodyguards accompanying Huangfu Lin stepped forward to block Chen Fan and Da Xiong.
Da Xiong's expression instantly changed.
Huangfu Lin glared at his bodyguards, "What are you doing?! Do you know who these two gentlemen are? One is the underground leader of South China, and the other is the successor of the Underworld King. Are you tired of living? They can end your life with a flick of their fingers!"
Chen Fan chuckled playfully. He knew Huangfu Lin was saying this for his benefit.
"Boss, I was just being cautious," the bodyguard quickly explained.
"Cautious of what? Do you think Mr. Chen and Mr. Xiong would harm me?" Huangfu Lin said, turning his gaze to Chen Fan.
"Of course not. It is my honor that Mr. Huangfu has come to Jiangcheng. I would never harm you," Chen Fan replied, clarifying his stance.
"Did you hear that? Apologize to Mr. Chen immediately."
The bodyguard reluctantly bowed to Chen Fan and Da Xiong, "Mr. Chen, Mr. Xiong, I apologize."
"Mr. Huangfu, please," Chen Fan gestured.
Huangfu Lin walked towards a private room in Yue Wang Lou.
Apart from Chen Fan, Da Xiong, and Huangfu Lin, everyone else remained outside and was not allowed into the private room.
Admiring the beautiful scenery outside the window, Huangfu Lin exclaimed, "I didn't expect Jiangcheng to have such a beautiful place."
Chen Fan, sitting on the sofa, said, "If Mr. Huangfu likes it, you are welcome to stay in Jiangcheng, or even buy a villa here and spend some time each year."
Huangfu Lin turned and looked at Chen Fan. "Heh heh, Mr. Chen, you jest. I've heard the saying, 'One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.' Aren't you afraid that the underground forces of South China will eventually belong to me?"
Da Xiong said with a cold face, "You can try."
Chen Fan smiled calmly. "If Mr. Huangfu wishes to stay, I am naturally not afraid."
"Mr. Chen is very confident," Huangfu Lin gave Chen Fan a thumbs-up and sat down opposite him.
"Mr. Huangfu, you didn't come to Jiangcheng today just to admire the scenery, did you?" Chen Fan asked as Huangfu Lin took his seat.
Huangfu Lin took a sip of tea. "Of course not. Mr. Chen, you must know why I am here."
Chen Fan remained silent.
Huangfu Lin continued, "I am here regarding the matter of the Jiangcheng port. Mr. Chen, do you still remember the antiques and calligraphy and paintings that appeared at the Jiangcheng Museum?"
"Are you implying that those items belong to your Huangfu family?" Chen Fan appeared somewhat surprised.
"Heh heh, Mr. Chen, let's be frank. There's no need to pretend anymore, is there? Did you not send people to deliver those items to the museum?"
"I did." Chen Fan no longer denied it.
Huangfu Lin's lips curved upwards, and he leaned closer to Chen Fan. "Mr. Chen, the Huangfu family is very displeased with this matter."
"So what? Does your Huangfu family dare to send people to South China?" Da Xiong retorted霸气ly.
"Naturally not. I, Huangfu Lin, understand the principle that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake."
Just as Da Xiong was feeling smug, Huangfu Lin added, "But do you truly believe that the Huangfu family only has this much capability?"
"What do you mean?" Da Xiong's face turned cold again.
"What do I mean? Mr. Chen should be very clear. Something happened at your hospital yesterday, am I correct?" Huangfu Lin looked at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan frowned slightly. "Was that patient from Kyoto arranged by you?"
Huangfu Lin shook his head. "No, no, no. I never resort to such methods. These were merely acts of revenge by my useless brother."
"However, it seems Mr. Chen has handled it perfectly. My brother is still as incompetent as ever."
Chen Fan remained silent, calmly observing Huangfu Lin.
"Mr. Chen, regarding the conflict between you and Huangfu Qin Yuan, I and the Huangfu family can overlook it and not pursue it. However, if you involve the Huangfu family, the consequences, I believe, are clear to Mr. Chen."
"Is that so?" Chen Fan looked at Huangfu Lin with a playful smile.
"Naturally. I have come to Jiangcheng today with sincerity." As he spoke, Huangfu Lin directly produced a check and placed it in front of Chen Fan.
Da Xiong glanced at it and was immediately startled, as the check was for ten billion!
"Mr. Huangfu, what is the meaning of this?" Chen Fan asked.
"This is the sincerity of our Huangfu family, intended for cooperation with Mr. Chen."
"How do we cooperate?"
Huangfu Lin leaned back in his chair and said earnestly, "Of course, by transporting some goods out of the port."
"Mr. Chen, our Huangfu family can offer you twenty percent of the profit, and you will still manage all the ports in South China."
"The Huangfu family would be so generous?" Chen Fan expressed his doubt.
"Mr. Chen, how much money can ports make? Compared to this business, it's mere pocket change, not worth mentioning. Instead of a lose-lose situation, why not choose a win-win outcome?"