One of Lin Cheng's prominent figures in the grey areas, Hong Ying, extended an olive branch to Chen Fan.
Had outsiders known about this, they would have been utterly astonished.
Chen Fan himself hadn't anticipated such a move from Sister Hong; it was rather sudden.
And not just a little sudden.
Chen Fan said with a half-smile, "Sister Hong, your offer is quite broad in meaning!"
Hearing this, Sister Hong let out a giggle, then said coyly, "Oh? What kind of offer do you want me to make?"
Chen Fan replied, "While I do like you, Sister, I'm well aware that you, as a 'sister,' are quite overwhelming!"
"Pfft..."
Sister Hong laughed, unable to close her mouth.
"As expected, a naughty younger brother. How about it?"
"Consider it!"
Chen Fan smiled and politely declined, "Although I've always harbored a desire to be taken care of since I was young, my reason tells me that a man must rely on his own hands to carve out a living!"
Sister Hong smiled, her eyes gathering two points of light. She found Chen Fan unusually interesting.
"Hahaha..."
"So, you're going to reject a gentle, delightful, and intellectual older sister?"
Chen Fan paused, then nodded, "Yes... it can only be described as a tearful rejection!"
Sister Hong wasn't angered by the rejection; she continued to smile as before.
"Alright... then I won't say much more. Please examine my body again!"
Sister Hong lay down as if accustomed to the routine.
Seeing this, Chen Fan cursed inwardly, truly, mature women understood men's hearts better!
He didn't refuse and proceeded to examine Sister Hong's body, applying acupuncture for treatment.
Throughout the process, he dared not look at Sister Hong directly; it was mainly because this woman was too captivating.
Soon, it was over...
"Done!"
Chen Fan withdrew his needles.
Sister Hong tidied her qipao, then produced a key and tossed it to Chen Fan. "This is a villa I purchased previously; it's yours!" kuAiδugg
"It's in Panlong Bay!"
Wasn't this the same villa district as Xia Taishan's?
This villa district was first-class high-end in Lin Cheng!
And its price was naturally exquisite too!
Chen Fan gasped, "Sister Hong, this is too valuable; I can't accept it!"
Sister Hong smiled faintly, "You've helped me resolve a chronic ailment that has plagued me for years. To me, that is priceless. As for a villa, it's nothing!"
"If you refuse my kindness, it means you look down on me!"
"Also, let me give you a heads-up: I, Hong Ying, never have a gift that goes undelivered!"
Chen Fan was taken aback and cleared his throat twice, "Then... I have no choice but to accept it?"
Sister Hong's face broke into a smile, "I love talking to smart people the most!"
Chen Fan cleared his throat, finding it both amusing and exasperating.
"Since that's the case, then I shall accept it. If you ever feel unwell, you can call me anytime!"
Chen Fan didn't stand on ceremony.
"Haha... Good!"
After chatting for a while longer, Chen Fan left the Ruby Club.
This time, he didn't ask Li Han to drive him.
As Xia Bingqing's workday wasn't over yet, he returned to his rented apartment.
By noon, Wang Fang had prepared a lavish spread of dishes to thank Chen Fan for his dedicated efforts in finding Wang Rongrong last night.
Chen Fan did not decline.
While enjoying the exquisite and delicious food...
Wang Fang suddenly spoke, "Xiao Fan, Auntie sees you're not young anymore and are of marriageable age. You're also a good child. Have you thought about our Rongrong? Rongrong can be a bit mischievous sometimes, but she's a kind soul at heart. Do you have any thoughts about her?"
This remark almost made Chen Fan choke on a fishbone.
He coughed repeatedly.
Wang Rongrong, naturally, hadn't expected Wang Fang to suddenly try to play matchmaker; her little face blushed intensely.