Gu Wen nodded slightly, a hint of joy in his eyes. As long as Lu Fan was safe, he was relieved.
"Brother Lu, this is the chicken soup I just made." Lin Xiaojia held out a bowl. "Drink it quickly! It's good for your health!"
"You're very thoughtful!" Gu Wen chuckled. "You can make chicken soup? Is there any for me?"
"Ahem, this is for Brother Lu." Lin Xiaojia said awkwardly. "If you want some, ask Qiushui to make a bowl!"
"I wouldn't dare!" Gu Wen rolled his eyes. "By rights, she's my senior sister. Besides, she's not that kind-hearted!"
"It's good to know your place!"
Han Qiushui's voice chimed in as she walked over. "But this was truly perilous. If not for Master's formidable strength, it would have been troublesome!"
"The Jiang family ancestor's strength is indeed extraordinary!" Lu Fan nodded. "Within the Dragon Country, there are likely even more terrifying existences. It's best to keep a low profile when we're out from now on!"
"Master might not be able to keep a low profile even if he wanted to!" Gu Wen shrugged. "Lord Lu's name has already spread throughout the Dragon Country. No matter where Master goes, he will attract attention!"
Lu Fan smiled wryly, a sense of helplessness washing over him. This was not what he had hoped for, but as Gu Wen said, his fame had soared, and he would undoubtedly attract attention wherever he went in the future.
Just then, a man rushed in from outside and said something to Gu Wen.
Gu Wen looked at Lu Fan in surprise. "Master, there's someone outside who claims to be your brother-in-law and wants to see you!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Brother-in-law?"
Lu Fan frowned. "Who is that person?"
"I don't know the specifics," Gu Wen replied, shaking his head. "Shall I go ask now?"
"I'll go myself,"
Lu Fan waved his hand. Under normal circumstances, Lin Ke had only one sister, but she shouldn't be in Zhongzhou.
"Could it be someone from the Lin family?" Han Qiushui murmured, and followed him out.
Outside the Gu family mansion, the weather was biting cold. Lin Yalan and Nineteen waited outside, their bodies trembling.
Lu Fan arrived at the courtyard shortly after and was surprised to see Lin Yalan.
"Brother-in-law!" Lin Yalan called out awkwardly.
Nineteen stood by, feeling nervous as he gazed at the man before him, the renowned Lord Lu.
For ordinary people, it would be impossible to even catch a glimpse of Lu Fan's true appearance.
"Why are you in Zhongzhou?"
Lu Fan's voice was calm. Lin Yalan's branch of the family did not get along with Lin Ke, and Lu Fan did not pay much attention to Lin Yalan.
"It's like this, we came to Zhongzhou for a performance and ran into some trouble!" Nineteen stepped forward.
"If there's anything, come inside," Lu Fan said directly. "It's cold outside!"
Lin Yalan nodded weakly, and Nineteen followed closely, gazing at the vast courtyard of the Gu family with awe.
Under normal circumstances, he would likely never have the chance to enter such a courtyard in his lifetime, but due to Lin Yalan, he had achieved his wish.
Upon entering the living room, Gu Wen specifically ordered tea to be served. Lin Yalan was a relative of Lu Fan, so how could he dare to neglect her?
"What kind of trouble did you encounter?" Lu Fan asked softly. "Feel free to speak your mind. Although you and Lin Ke don't get along, I won't abandon you in a foreign land."
"Young Master Shen of Zhongzhou invited us, but his intentions are not good!" Nineteen interjected. "If we go tomorrow, our reputation might be at stake!"
"The Shen family of Zhongzhou?" Gu Wen sneered. "They have quite the audacity to lay their hands on even the Master's relatives!"
"I'll accompany you to the banquet tomorrow!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He then looked at Lin Yalan. "Since you call me brother-in-law, there's no need to be reserved!"
"Thank you, brother-in-law!" Lin Yalan said excitedly. He had thought Lu Fan wouldn't intervene, but Lu Fan's words earlier had warmed his heart.
"Master, why do you need to go personally tomorrow?" Gu Wen said earnestly. "I can go on your behalf and resolve this matter!"
"This is a family matter, after all. We shouldn't trouble the Gu family," Lu Fan waved his hand.
Leaving the Gu family courtyard, Lin Yalan and Nineteen were quite pleased. With Lu Fan present, Young Master Shen would likely not dare to act recklessly.
After all, with Lu Fan's reputation, no one in the martial arts world would dare to disrespect him.
"Yalan, your brother-in-law is so approachable. Why are you so reserved?" Nineteen asked. "If I had such a brother-in-law, I wouldn't let anyone bully him!"
"Some things are hard to explain!"
Lin Yalan smiled wryly. The Lin family had been quite hostile towards Lu Fan in the past and had not treated Lin Ke well. Lu Fan had magnanimously not held it against them, but she had always kept it in mind.
The next day, Lu Fan arrived at a hotel as arranged. Lin Yalan and Nineteen had been waiting for a long time.
"Brother-in-law!"
Lin Yalan called out. "Young Master Shen should be in the restaurant upstairs!"
"It's fine,"
Lu Fan nodded. "Let's go! If he dares to make any moves, I won't let him succeed!"
"Thank you, brother-in-law!" Lin Yalan quickly nodded.
With Lu Fan's assurance, he felt much more at ease.
After the two of them went up, Lu Fan looked at Han Qiushui. "Let's go! We'll have a meal up there too!"
Han Qiushui and Lin Xiaojia nodded, their faces showing a hint of joy. The hotel had a good atmosphere, and the food was likely to be delicious as well.
In the restaurant, Young Master Shen had already prepared a private seating area, with two men standing beside him.
"Young Master, those two ladies today are quite attractive!" one of the men said with a smile. "I'm sure they can satisfy you!"
"Speak more elegantly!" Young Master Shen shot him a look. "Don't scare them away!"
"Yes, yes, yes, as Young Master says!"
The man quickly nodded, a sinister smile appearing on his face.
Just then, Lin Yalan and Nineteen arrived at the private seating area as invited.
"You two truly live up to your reputation as lead actresses. I, Shen, have met many women, but beauties like you are truly rare!" Young Master Shen stood up, appearing refined and courteous.
"You flatter us!" Lin Yalan said awkwardly. "Young Master Shen, you invited us. May I ask why?"
"You two have quite a reputation in the film industry, so naturally, I want to collaborate with you!" Young Master Shen said earnestly.
"Collaborate?"
Lin Yalan was surprised, wondering what trick Young Master Shen was up to.
"Indeed!" Young Master Shen nodded. "Please have a seat!"
Lin Yalan and Nineteen did not stand on ceremony and sat down in the private seating area. With Lu Fan present, they felt much more at ease.
"Here is a long-term contract. Whether it's for film production or other ventures, it's very suitable for you two!" Young Master Shen stated directly. "With the strength of my Shen family, it's not difficult to help you two advance further!"
Nineteen looked at the contract on the table with joy. If the contract were as written, it would be extremely beneficial to them.
"Young Master Shen, are you truly willing to sign this contract?" Nineteen asked tentatively.
"Of course!" Young Master Shen said earnestly. "I invited you here today precisely for the contract!"
"So that's how it is. I thought there was something else!" Nineteen said with surprise and delight.