"It seems nothing can be hidden from Mr. Jin," Chen Fan admitted with a faint smile, making no attempt to deny it.
You Xianchao, standing by, was dumbfounded. He could clearly see that Jin Shiran's presence here today was all because of Chen Fan!
"Cough, cough, cough." Jin Shiran coughed a few times, then turned his gaze to the stunned You Xianchao, who was still standing frozen in place.
"President You, do you have any grievances with Dr. Chen?" Jin Shiran asked.
You Xianchao finally snapped out of his shock, his smile looking more like a grimace than a genuine expression. He quickly waved his hands, "No, no grievances. Dr. Chen and I were just joking around before. We've known each other for a long time, and I've even bought quite a few cars from Dr. Chen's girlfriend's dealership!"
As he spoke, You Xianchao cast a pleading look at Chen Fan, hoping he would put in a good word for him.
Sun Xiao, standing nearby, blushed at You Xianchao's address and cautiously glanced at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan had no intention of speaking up for You Xianchao, given what he had said and done earlier.
"Is that so? Then why did I hear that you complained to the 4S dealership, and that you threatened to ruin her and even put me behind bars?"
A chill ran down You Xianchao's spine. He knew then that Chen Fan had no intention of letting him off the hook.
"Brother Chen, I, I was really just joking with you earlier. Please, be magnanimous and let me off the hook, just this once!" You Xianchao was practically begging, his face a picture of utter despair, his voice trembling with nervousness.
"Let you off the hook? President You, do you think that's possible?" Chen Fan retorted.
He then turned to Jin Shiran, "Mr. Jin, making him leave Jiangcheng with nothing, that's not too difficult a request, is it?"
"Mr. Jin, Mr. Jin! I've helped you out before, you can't drive me out of Jiangcheng!" You Xianchao looked at Jin Shiran with sheer panic.
"Cough, cough, cough."
"Jiangcheng may not be a large place, but it can afford to lose one You Xianchao," Jin Shiran said, covering his lungs as he coughed.
He understood that seeking treatment from Chen Fan came with a price. You Xianchao was nothing to him, and he was happy to do Chen Fan a favor.
With a thud, You Xianchao's legs finally gave out, and he collapsed onto the floor.
He was a completely different person from the arrogant and disdainful man who had entered the private room earlier. His fear had completely overshadowed any trace of his former bravado.
"Brother Chen, I know I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong. Please, I'll withdraw the complaint immediately and reach a settlement with President Sun. I beg you, these are assets I've worked hard for decades to build, I can't lose them all!" You Xianchao pleaded with Chen Fan.
Seeing that Chen Fan was ignoring him, he turned to Sun Xiao, "President Sun, please, please spare me this time. I'll withdraw the complaint right away and won't cause you any more trouble."
Sun Xiao looked at You Xianchao, her heart unmoved. "Forgive you? Do you think you deserve it?"
You Xianchao slumped to the ground, utterly defeated, his face pale. He knew that everything he had painstakingly achieved would vanish overnight.
"President Sun, I, I just remembered I have some urgent matters to attend to at headquarters. I need to rush back to Kyoto tonight. As for the 4S dealership, don't worry, I'll definitely help you resolve it once I'm back. You guys talk, I'll be going now." Ma Chenliang, who had been sitting next to Sun Xiao, stood up tremblingly and made for the door.
However, before he could take two steps, he was stopped by two bodyguards.
"President Sun and I are colleagues, what is the meaning of this?" Ma Chenliang asked, feigning ignorance.
"Cough, cough, cough. Break his legs and send him packing," Jin Shiran instructed with a wave of his hand.
Ma Chenliang panicked, quickly turning to Sun Xiao, "President Sun, you can't do this! When I get back, I'll definitely get your 4S dealership reopened, I promise, you have to believe me."
Chen Fan looked at Ma Chenliang, "Her dealership could reopen without the complaint. Do you still need to help?"
Ma Chenliang also collapsed to the floor with a thud.
"President Sun, it was all him, it was all him who called me and told me to come here and make trouble for you. This was all his idea, it has nothing to do with me!" Ma Chenliang pointed at the dejected You Xianchao, shifting all the blame onto him.
However, no one present listened to his explanation. The two bodyguards dragged Ma Chenliang out of the private room like a sack of dead weight.
The man's muffled cries for mercy slowly brought him back to consciousness.
"Mr. Jin, how should we handle this one?" a bodyguard asked, looking at the man who had been unconscious on the floor.
"Cough, cough, cough."
"Just throw him into the river to feed the fish," Jin Shiran ordered.
With a splash, the man, who had just regained consciousness, was so terrified by Jin Shiran's words that he peed himself, his vision went black, and he fainted again before he could even beg for mercy.
Having dealt with everyone present, Jin Shiran turned his gaze to Chen Fan, "Dr. Chen, are you satisfied with this outcome?"
Chen Fan smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your help today, Mr. Jin."
"Cough, cough, cough."
Jin Shiran coughed again, "Then I'll trouble Dr. Chen to treat my illness."
Chen Fan did not hesitate. He walked over to Jin Shiran, produced a few silver needles, and inserted them into several acupoints on Jin Shiran's body, then manipulated them with a peculiar technique.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Suddenly, Jin Shiran coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of thick, black blood.
A bodyguard nearby quickly offered a handkerchief.
Jin Shiran took a deep breath and found that his breathing had become smooth again, and the urge to cough had subsided.
"Dr. Chen, when will my cough be completely cured?" Jin Shiran asked.
"After this, it should be almost there. If you experience any more coughing, you can come directly to the hospital to find me," Chen Fan replied without much thought.
"Do I need to change the medication midway? Or combine it with other treatments?"
"No need. Take that medication for a little over a month, and your condition will stabilize, after which you can undergo surgery."
"I see," Jin Shiran nodded thoughtfully.
Then, Jin Shiran stood up and said with a smile, "Dr. Chen, we'll be leaving now. We don't want to disturb your date."
Sun Xiao's face turned red again upon hearing this.
Chen Fan offered no explanation. After all, he had resolved the matter concerning Da Xiong, and he would have no further dealings with Jin Shiran.
However, he still expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your help today, Mr. Jin!"
"No need to be so polite. You treat my illness, and I help you out; it's only natural." With that, Jin Shiran patted Chen Fan on the shoulder and led his entourage out of the private room.
Leaving the sky-high restaurant, Jin Shiran glanced back at the hotel entrance.
A cold smile played on his lips. "Tell Scarface to get ready."