The Yuan Family.
Yuan Baoshan was also bewildered when he learned that the Chen clan would no longer investigate Chen Fan.
However, he didn't dare to ask further.
After all, this was the Chen clan's business, something they couldn't possibly fathom.
Yuan Baoshan summoned Yuan Wen and explained the situation.
Yuan Wen was equally surprised upon hearing it, "This... they're not investigating anymore?"
"What is this Chen clan really up to!"
Yuan Baoshan frowned at the sound and raised his hand to slap Yuan Wen on the head.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Keep your voice down, are you afraid those important figures won't hear you?"
Yuan Wen was stunned by the slap, then rubbed his head, "Uh... Dad, I understand! I'll keep my voice down, alright?"
"Good, that's more like it!"
Yuan Baoshan nodded, his old face serious. "But speaking of which, the Chen clan suddenly stopped investigating Chen Fan, I think there's a reason behind it!"
"They must have discovered something!"
Yuan Wen leaned close to Yuan Baoshan and whispered, "Discovered... discovered what!"
Yuan Baoshan gruffly retorted, "If I knew, would I need to ask you!"
"Uh huh..." Yuan Wen was extremely embarrassed, sighed helplessly, and cautiously asked, "Then Dad, what do we do now?"
"Of course, we recall all the people the Yuan family sent out!"
"We must absolutely not let them offend Chen Fan!"
"If even the Chen clan dares not to offend such a powerful person, we shouldn't court disaster!"
Yuan Baoshan frowned and pondered.
Yuan Wen nodded, "Okay, I'll go and give the order now!"
"Wait a moment, don't be so hasty..." Yuan Baoshan said impatiently, "What's the rush? I haven't finished speaking!"
Yuan Wen looked embarrassed at this moment.
Yuan Baoshan said in a deep voice, "I have a plan in mind now, do you want to hear it?"
Yuan Wen paused for a moment, "Dad, please tell me!"
"I'm all ears!"
Yuan Baoshan whispered to Yuan Wen, "The conflict between us and Chen Fan was because of the Chen clan. Now that the Chen clan has withdrawn from this middleman relationship, don't you think we can try to curry favor with Chen Fan?"
"To consolidate the relationship between our two families?"
"Someone who even the Chen clan cannot touch must possess top-tier strength and status. By befriending Chen Fan, we are bound to obtain good resources!"
"What do you think?"
It had to be said that Yuan Baoshan had a rather clever plan.
Yuan Wen hesitated for a while before whispering, "Dad, although it's a good plan, honestly, will Chen Fan really pay attention to us?"
"I think this is a bit unrealistic!"
"We did quite a few excessive things before, but Chen Fan just sent us packing!"
The word "sent us packing" was used quite cleverly here.
Yuan Baoshan's brows furrowed instantly upon hearing this, and he stared fiercely at Yuan Wen, "What's wrong with you today? Why are you opposing me in every way?"
"Are you looking for a beating?"
Yuan Wen shook his head, "Ah... I didn't mean that!"
"Dad, I'm just telling the truth!"
"Your plan is very good, but how could someone as powerful as Chen Fan not guess what you're trying to say!"
"I think we should just forget it!"
"If this continues, we'll just become fence-sitters!"
Yuan Baoshan couldn't stand hearing this and immediately spat, "You... you shut up, and if you talk nonsense again, I'll deal with you!"
"How can we, the Yuan family, be fence-sitters?"