Chen Fan replied, "These matters are no longer your concern, because I've only given you two choices."
Hearing that his brothers had already blocked the exit, Er Gou felt emboldened. He pointed at Pan Hong and said arrogantly, "Mr. Chen is right. Those are our affairs. Now you only have two paths before you: death or life. Decide for yourselves."
Pan Hong and the other three exchanged grim glances.
"Alright, we agree to submit to you." Pan Hong and the other three had no choice but to agree.
They spoke of two paths, but in reality, they knew there was only one. After all, who would be foolish enough to choose death?
Upon hearing their response, Chen Fan's lips curved into a smile. He stood up and looked at Da Xiong behind him, "The rest is up to you."
Da Xiong nodded, "Yes, Brother Fan!"
Chen Fan had no intention of staying long and headed towards the exit of the casino.
These four men were confidantes of Su Cheng's Ghost Hand, controlling all of Ghost Hand's resources in Su Cheng. Their submission to Da Xiong meant that Da Xiong had initially gained control of the entire Su Cheng.
However, the specific handover still required Da Xiong to handle.
Da Xiong followed Chen Fan outside the casino, looking worried.
"Is there something else?" Chen Fan noticed Da Xiong seemed preoccupied and asked.
Da Xiong scratched his head and asked, "Brother Fan, if we take over Su Cheng's underground forces, will Sister-in-law's godfather agree?"
"Sister-in-law?" Chen Fan frowned slightly, momentarily unsure who Da Xiong was referring to.
Because no matter how Chen Fan listened, it didn't sound like he was talking about Qin Shuran.
Da Xiong prompted, "It's Boss Song from Red Leaf Bar."
Chen Fan was speechless and glared at Da Xiong, "Don't talk nonsense from now on. I have nothing to do with her."
"Brother Fan, it's just the two of us here. Don't worry, I absolutely won't mention it to anyone. What do you think, should Sister-in-law step in to resolve this?" Da Xiong continued to call her Sister-in-law.
Chen Fan's eye twitched. His words had fallen on deaf ears.
Seeing Chen Fan remain silent, Da Xiong asked again, "Brother Fan, there shouldn't be any problem with Sister-in-law, right?"
Chen Fan looked at Da Xiong helplessly, "I will communicate with her about this. However, you also need to be prepared for both outcomes, at least ensure that the underground forces of Jiang Cheng and Su Cheng are firmly in your hands. After all, many forces covet Su Cheng."
Da Xiong quickly nodded and began to offer Chen Fan advice, "Understood, Brother Fan. Sister-in-law is up to you. Actually, women just need to be coaxed. Treat her to a meal, or buy her a gift, and this matter will surely be settled."
Chen Fan, upon hearing this, really wanted to reach out and smack Da Xiong on the head.
"Get lost," Chen Fan impatiently cursed.
Da Xiong smiled, "Brother Fan, I'm leaving now. Remember to contact Sister-in-law."
With that, Da Xiong turned and jogged back into the underground casino.
Chen Fan sighed. He suddenly felt that once such rumors started, it was impossible to completely eradicate them.
Taking out his phone, Chen Fan got into the car. After a moment of hesitation, he dialed that number.
This was the first time Chen Fan had actively contacted Song Wenting.
The call was connected quickly, "Hello."
Chen Fan sounded a little nervous, "Ahem, it's me, Chen Fan."
Song Wenting's voice was still as pleasant as before, but it sounded a bit cold and tired, "I know. What made you think of calling me?"
Chen Fan was silent for a moment, glanced at the time. There were still a few hours before Qin Shuran finished her night shift.
He asked, "Do you have time later? I'd like to treat you to a meal."
Song Wenting's voice sounded surprised, "You're actually contacting me to ask me, a woman you consider cold-blooded and heartless, out for a meal? Chen Fan, did the sun rise from the west today?"
"Do you have time?" Chen Fan was slightly embarrassed.
"Yes, where?" Song Wenting asked.
Chen Fan thought for a moment, "How about the Sky Hotel in Jiang City?"
"You're treating me to dinner and making me travel so far? Don't you consider my feelings at all?" Song Wenting chuckled playfully.
Chen Fan had no choice but to say, "How about you pick the place?"
"There's a manor not far from Panlong Mountain. I'll send you the location." After speaking, Song Wenting hung up the phone.
Soon, Chen Fan's phone received a text message.
He searched for the location and found that the manor was not very far from his current position.
Starting the car, Chen Fan drove towards the manor.
Shortly after Chen Fan left the underground casino, the entire underground forces of Hua Nan Province received the news.
Ghost Hand was killed, and Su Cheng's underground forces had been taken over by Da Xiong and someone named Chen Fan.
As soon as this news broke, the entire underground forces of Hua Nan Province were shaken.
When they received the news, Chen Fan and Da Xiong had already taken control of Su Cheng's underground forces, which clearly indicated they had known about Ghost Hand's death beforehand.
This also led everyone to connect Ghost Hand's death with Da Xiong and Chen Fan.
In Mingzhou City, in a private room of a bar.
"Crack!"
A crystal glass was smashed onto the floor, shattering into pieces.
"Damn it, those two bastards dare to act so presumptuously on our heads! How dare they!" a middle-aged man roared with anger.
"That's right, Wolf Lord. They even dared to take down Ghost Hand. These people are incredibly bold."
"Aren't they afraid of death? They dared to mess with Master Gui, aren't they afraid they won't live to see tomorrow morning?"
Several men also discussed indignantly.
"Wolf Lord, do you think Chen Fan and Da Xiong will set their next target on our Mingzhou? After all, Mingzhou and Jiang City are not far apart," one man worried.
"Damn it, what are you afraid of? If they dare to come, I'll chop them up and feed them to the dogs!" another man said fiercely.
"Wolf Lord, I think we absolutely cannot sit idly by in this situation." A man who had been silent took a sip of red wine and said.
Everyone turned their gaze to the man.
The middle-aged man known as Wolf Lord was the leader of Mingzhou's underground forces, Old Wolf. Old Wolf asked with a cold expression, "What method do you have?"
The man replied, "Wolf Lord, rather than letting them cause trouble for us, why don't we go find them?"
"Everyone in the Hua Nan Province underground forces knows the relationship between Master Gui and you. Master Gui's death must be related to them."
"Moreover, from what I know, Da Xiong calls Chen Fan 'Brother Fan,' so Chen Fan must be the most important figure. If we capture him, wouldn't that mean we've captured both Su Cheng and Jiang City?"
Hearing the man's analysis, Old Wolf's lips curved into a sinister smile, "Exactly. If we capture Chen Fan, wouldn't the entire underground forces of Jiang City and Su Cheng be mine?"