But soon, Elder Mo's expression became somewhat puzzled, as if recalling something. He asked Chen Fan, "I wonder which member of the Long family your mother is from?"
For a moment, everyone present turned their gaze to Chen Fan.
He himself didn't even know his mother's name.
He had been too agitated that day and had forgotten to ask Long Yinglan about it.
However, Chen Fan did not appear flustered. He replied calmly, "I have no connection with the Long family of the capital. I don't now, and I never will."
After saying this, Chen Fan felt a great sense of relief.
"Chen Fan! What nonsense are you spouting!" Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, Qin Hongguo's face instantly turned cold.
Elder Mo also frowned slightly.
On the scene, perhaps only Qin Yuyan and her mother, Zeng Wanrou, had their eyes light up upon hearing Chen Fan's words. They exchanged glances.
Chen Fan looked at Qin Hongguo, "Uncle Qin, I'm telling the truth."
"Long Yinglan herself said that you are her nephew and Long Guofan's grandson. How could her words be false?" Qin Hongguo asked coldly.
"Long Yinglan? Are you referring to Long Guofan's youngest daughter, Long Yinglan?" Elder Mo's expression stiffened, and he looked at Qin Hongguo doubtfully.
Qin Hongguo dared not conceal anything and nodded in response, "Yes, Elder Mo, it is her. A few days ago, she personally told us that Chen Fan is her nephew and Long Guofan's grandson."
Elder Mo turned his gaze back to Chen Fan, lost in thought.
Chen Fan's gaze was firm, "Uncle Qin, Long Yinglan is my aunt, but I will have no connection with the Long family, not now, and certainly not in the future. However, rest assured, I, Chen Fan, will be able to satisfy whatever the Qin family desires in the future."
"Heh, a joke!" At this moment, Zeng Wanrou could not help but let out a cold laugh.
"Chen Fan, who do you think you are, claiming you can satisfy our Qin family? Without the Long family, what are you? Do you think you are qualified to step through the doors of the Qin family?"
Chen Fan frowned slightly. He hadn't expected this woman to be so materialistic.
Qin Hongguo's expression showed displeasure, but with Elder Mo present, he couldn't get angry. He could only glare at Zeng Wanrou, telling her to say less.
However, at this moment, Elder Mo suddenly looked at Chen Fan and asked, "I'd like to hear how you plan to satisfy the Qin family in the future."
Everyone was stunned. They didn't understand why Elder Mo was so interested in a young man's boasting.
Chen Fan said calmly, "I have some medicinal formulas. I've already partnered with Wanhao Group to establish a health products company. These formulas can treat certain ailments, and I believe we'll soon capture a significant market share. I don't understand business well, but Elder Mo, you should have a deep appreciation for my medical skills. Who wouldn't want a healthy body?"
"Heh, just a health products company, and you dare to make such a bold claim to satisfy our Qin family? Chen Fan, you really are a blowhard!" Qin Yuyan sneered.
Qin Yuyan couldn't help but feel excited. She knew that if Chen Fan couldn't bring the Long family's backing to the Qin family, she might not have to marry into the Liu family in place of Qin Shuran.
Qin Hongguo's expression was indifferent as he watched Chen Fan.
However, just as the atmosphere reached its peak, Elder Mo suddenly burst into laughter. "Hahaha."
Everyone was stunned and looked at Elder Mo.
"See? Even Elder Mo finds you laughable. Boy, do you really think a health products company can make such a grand promise? It's ridiculous!" Zeng Wanrou said mockingly.
Elder Mo heard this, stopped laughing, and frowned slightly, glancing at Zeng Wanrou.
Zeng Wanrou quickly smiled politely at Elder Mo.
However, Elder Mo ignored Zeng Wanrou. He reached out and patted Chen Fan's shoulder, a look of satisfaction on his face.
This scene completely bewildered Zeng Wanrou and Qin Yuyan. What was going on? Why was Elder Mo showing such an expression? Shouldn't he be mocking Chen Fan?
Elder Mo then spoke, "Good, very good. To have such ambition at such a young age. If your mother could see this, she would surely be proud of you."
Hearing Elder Mo's words, Chen Fan's expression froze, and he looked at Elder Mo dazedly.
It seemed that he already knew who his mother was from these words.
"Elder Mo, you..." Chen Fan was about to ask, but Elder Mo interrupted him with a hand gesture.
Then Elder Mo turned his gaze to Qin Hongguo, "Patriarch Qin, although I shouldn't interfere in your family matters, I want to tell you that Xiao Fan is a child with boundless potential. Having him as your son-in-law would be a blessing for the Qin family."
Everyone was astonished. Who was Elder Mo? He was the chairman of a Fortune Global 500 company!
How could his praise for a young man not shock everyone?
"Also, I have decided that Changlin Group's business in South China will cooperate with the Qin family," Elder Mo added.
"Elder Mo, are you serious?!" Qin Hongguo's heart was in turmoil.
Others also looked on in disbelief. They had thought that cooperation with Changlin Group would be difficult, but they never expected Elder Mo to directly entrust it to the Qin family.
"When have I, Mo Cangqiong, ever spoken falsely? Firstly, I think highly of Xiao Fan, and secondly, I believe in the Qin family's capabilities," Elder Mo said calmly.
Hearing these words, Zeng Wanrou and Qin Yuyan were dumbfounded. The flicker of hope that had just arisen in their hearts was completely extinguished.
"Alright, I came today to thank Xiao Fan. I won't overstay my welcome. Let Xiao Fan see me out," Elder Mo said, his aged hand taking Chen Fan's. They walked side-by-side towards the door.
Qin Hongguo heard this and knew that Elder Mo likely had something to discuss with Chen Fan. He wisely did not follow.
"Elder Mo, do you know my mother?" Chen Fan asked impatiently as they left the villa.
Elder Mo nodded.
"Then I..." Chen Fan had many more questions he wanted to ask.
But Elder Mo suddenly said solemnly, "Xiao Fan, remember, until you have absolute strength, do not mention this matter again, nor tell anyone about your connection to the Long family."
Chen Fan nodded, "I never imagined I had a connection to the Long family. If not for the Long family, my mother wouldn't be in this state, and I wouldn't have grown up with my grandmother. Everything I have is thanks to the Long family. I had no connection to the Long family before, I have no connection now, and I will have no connection in the future!"
Elder Mo sighed, "Alas, child, it's not just the Long family. There are things you don't understand yet. You must protect yourself. Don't let anyone know you are her son, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"Elder Mo, can you tell me my mother's name?"
"Long Zhiyun."
"Long Zhiyun." Chen Fan repeated the name, finding it both unfamiliar and strangely familiar.
"My mother must have been very beautiful," Chen Fan murmured.
"Child, remember what I told you today," Elder Mo said, patting Chen Fan's shoulder before turning towards the luxury car not far away.
Watching Elder Mo's retreating figure, Chen Fan frowned slightly. Why did Aunt Long and Elder Mo, upon learning of his identity, both advise him not to act rashly? This gave Chen Fan a premonition that his mother's situation was not simple.