Upon arriving at the Tianfu Courtyard, Old Master Zhao couldn't help but praise, "I truly never expected that such a beautiful courtyard could exist in this small place like Qingzhou."
"Old Master, you might not know, but this is no ordinary place. It is said to have a significant background," Hei Luosha said seriously. "As for whether it's true or not, I don't know."
"Whether it's true or not, it has nothing to do with us," Old Master Zhao waved his hand, carrying a bowl of greens towards the villa.
Granny Guihua warmly opened the door and quickly welcomed them in, "You're finally here. I've prepared a table full of dishes. I wonder if they'll suit your appetites!"
"We're not picky eaters!" Hei Luosha chuckled. "Granny, are you alone here?"
"I have a grandson and granddaughter as well. They've grown up now and are working outside," Granny Guihua smiled. "They should be back soon."
Old Master Zhao nodded secretly and took out a bowl of greens. "I didn't bring much, just some vegetables. Please don't mind!"
"How could we mind!" Granny Guihua shook her head. "You've made me feel quite embarrassed."
"It's just a bowl of vegetables, Granny. You're too kind," Hei Luosha quickly said.
As they were talking, outside the Tianfu Villa, a car slowly drove up.
As soon as they got out of the car, Lin Ke exclaimed, "Brother Lu Fan seems to have guests today."
Lu Fan glanced towards the villa, also with a hint of surprise.
As they entered the villa, Old Master Zhao and Hei Luosha quickly stood up. Granny Guihua walked over with a smile, "You're finally here. We have distinguished guests today, so you mustn't be neglectful."
"Distinguished guests?" Lu Fan glanced at them. "Old Master Zhao, what's going on?"
"So it's Mr. Lu. Is this Mr. Lu's home?" Old Master Zhao quickly said. "I really didn't know. I was rather presumptuous!"
"What? Do you know each other?"
Granny Guihua asked repeatedly, "Isn't this too coincidental!"
"How is it coincidental? I think they did it on purpose," Lu Fan shrugged and sat on the sofa, looking at Old Master Zhao. "Am I right?"
"Mr. Lu, you've misunderstood. I truly didn't know this was Mr. Lu's home." Old Master Zhao was startled and felt even more flustered. If he angered Lu Fan, they wouldn't fare well.
"Xiao Fan, how can you speak to guests like that!" Granny Guihua said sternly. "If it weren't for them today, I would have been in danger!"
"Mr. Lu, this is indeed true," Hei Luosha said repeatedly. "If we hadn't intervened, Granny Guihua would have been in trouble!"
"Since you've come, you are guests. There's no need for such formality."
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his gaze becoming even more indifferent.
Old Master Zhao quickly nodded. Lu Fan was clearly angry, but with Granny Guihua present, he couldn't act out, hence his cold demeanor.
Old Master Zhao broke out in a cold sweat. He had intended to curry favor with Lu Fan, but he never expected to fail so miserably.
"Our two benefactors, please sit down quickly," Granny Guihua quickly beckoned. "These two children are impolite. Please don't take their rudeness to heart!"
"We wouldn't dare, wouldn't dare!" Old Master Zhao repeatedly offered a smile, his face showing more embarrassment.
Granny Guihua's culinary skills were superb, and she prepared a table full of delicious dishes. To thank Old Master Zhao, she specially made many osmanthus cakes.
"These osmanthus cakes were made by me personally. If you don't take them, it means you look down on my cooking," Granny Guihua insisted.
Old Master Zhao had no choice but to accept with a smile.
"Dinner is finished. I'll escort the two guests out now!" Lu Fan said with a smile and walked towards the exit.
Old Master Zhao and Hei Luosha followed closely, not daring to delay.
As soon as they stepped out of the Tianfu Courtyard, Old Master Zhao bowed and clasped his fists. "Lord Lu, please calm your anger. It was my momentary foolishness that led to such a grave mistake."
"Was what happened today orchestrated by you?" Lu Fan said coldly. "You dared to trespass into the Tianfu Courtyard without my permission. You have quite the nerve!"
"Lord Lu, please forgive me. Granny Guihua was indeed bullied by hooligans today, and we intervened. It wasn't intentional," Hei Luosha said, clasping his fists.
"So, according to you, you have merit?" Lu Fan glanced at them and then said directly, "Regardless of whether you have merit or not, from now on, without my permission, you are not to target my family again. Otherwise, you should know the consequences!"
The two nodded, their expressions becoming more solemn.
"Old Master Zhao is a big shot in Xuzhou. Why has he been staying in Qingzhou?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Could it be that you intend to use the Yang family to destroy Taikang Pharmaceuticals?"
Old Master Zhao was so frightened that he immediately knelt down. "Even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn't dare to do such a thing!"
"You wouldn't dare?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "I heard that the Yang family's arrogance is due to the Yang family's covert support!"
"Before, I was ignorant and was deceived by the Yang family," Old Master Zhao said with a trembling voice. "Now that I know the truth, how could I dare to be an enemy of Lord Lu!"
"It's best if you don't dare!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression even colder.
Old Master Zhao dared not speak. Only after Lu Fan left did he let out a sigh of relief. "As expected, the thoughts of a master can be fathomed. Fortunately, I withdrew early, or it would have been troublesome!"
"Old Master, what should be our next step?" Hei Luosha asked. "Lord Lu seems difficult to approach."
"If we can't get close to Lord Lu, then let's go find Han Yunhai," Old Master Zhao said directly. "If we can appease him, Lord Lu will naturally not make things difficult for the Zhao family in the future!"
Hei Luosha felt a bit helpless but didn't say much.
Returning to the villa, Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan. "Brother Lu Fan, have those people left?"
"I escorted them out, of course, they've left," Lu Fan smiled. "It's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet?"
"I don't know why, but lately, I haven't been sleeping soundly. Is something going to happen?" Lin Ke said.
"With me by your side, what could possibly happen?" Lu Fan comforted her. "Get some rest early, you have to go to work tomorrow!"
Lin Ke nodded and walked towards her room. Lately, she had been feeling uneasy, as if something was about to happen.
The next morning, after Lu Fan finished his company matters, he arrived at Tianquan Villa. However, as soon as he entered Tianquan Villa, a white-haired old man walked towards the inner room.
"Master, the young master has arrived!"
Uncle Fu, while smoking a cigar, looked curious. "Why is the young master here at this time? Is there something going on?"
A short while later, Lu Fan walked in. Seeing Uncle Fu looking energetic, he smiled and said, "Uncle Fu, I'm here to fulfill my promise! I've become famous now, I'm sure Uncle Fu knows!"