Upon arriving at the Tianfu Villa, Old Master Zhao couldn't help but exclaim, "I truly never expected such a beautiful villa to exist in a small place like Qingzhou."
"Old Master might not know, but this is no ordinary place; it's said to have a significant background," Hei Luosha said earnestly. "Whether it's true or not, I don't know."
"True or not, it has nothing to do with us," Old Master Zhao waved his hand, carrying a bowl of greens as he walked into 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 taste!"
"We're not picky eaters!" Hei Luosha smiled. "Granny, are you living here alone?"
"I have a grandson and granddaughter, but they've grown up and are working elsewhere," Granny Guihua smiled. "They should be back soon."
Old Master Zhao nodded to himself 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. "This makes me feel rather 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 he got out of the car, Lin Ke exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Lu Fan, it seems you have guests today."
Lu Fan looked towards the villa, also with a hint of surprise.
As they walked into the villa, Old Master Zhao and Hei Luosha quickly stood up. Granny Guihua smiled and walked over, "You're finally here. We have distinguished guests today; you mustn't be impolite."
"Distinguished guests?" Lu Fan glanced over. "Old Master Zhao, what's going on?"
"So it's Mr. Lu. Is this Mr. Lu's home?" Old Master Zhao quickly said. "I truly didn't know; I might have been rather presumptuous!"
"What? You know each other?"
Granny Guihua asked repeatedly, "Isn't this too much of a coincidence!"
"What coincidence? 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 misunderstand. I really didn't know this was Mr. Lu's home." Old Master Zhao was startled and felt a bit flustered. If he angered Lu Fan, they would suffer dire consequences.
"Little 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 likely have been in trouble!"
"Since you've come, you are guests. There's no need to be so formal."
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his gaze growing even more indifferent.
Old Master Zhao nodded quickly. Lu Fan was clearly angry, but with Granny Guihua present, he couldn't lash 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 his scheme to backfire so spectacularly.
"Our two benefactors, please come and sit quickly," Granny Guihua hurried to invite them. "These two children are ill-mannered; please don't take it to heart!"
"We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare!" Old Master Zhao repeatedly offered a polite smile, his face showing more embarrassment.
Granny Guihua, with her superb cooking skills, prepared a table full of delicacies. To thank Old Master Zhao, she specifically made a lot of osmanthus cakes.
"These osmanthus cakes were made by me personally. If you don't take them, it means you look down on my baking," Granny Guihua insisted.
Old Master Zhao had no choice but to smile and accept.
"Dinner is also finished. I'll see the two guests out now!" Lu Fan smiled and walked towards the exit.
Old Master Zhao and Hei Luosha followed closely behind, not daring to delay in the slightest.
As soon as they stepped out of the Tianfu Villa, Old Master Zhao bowed with clasped fists, "Lord Lu, please calm your anger. It was my momentary foolishness that led to such a grave mistake."
"Was what happened today at your behest?" Lu Fan said coldly. "You trespassed into Tianfu Villa without my permission; you have quite the audacity!"
"Lord Lu, please forgive me. Granny Guihua was indeed harassed by thugs today, and we intervened. It wasn't intentional," Hei Luosha said with clasped fists.
"So, according to you, you have merit?" Lu Fan glanced over, then said directly, "Regardless of whether you have merit or not, from now on, without my permission, you are not to lay your hands on my family again. Otherwise, you know the consequences!"
They both nodded, their expressions growing solemn.
"Old Master Zhao is a major figure in Xuzhou. Why has he remained 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 he immediately knelt. "Even if you gave me ten times the courage, I would never dare to do such a thing!"
"You wouldn't dare?" Lu Fan glanced over. "I heard that the Yang family's arrogance is due to the Yang family's secret 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 oppose Lord Lu!"
"If you dare not, that's for the best!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression even colder.
Old Master Zhao dared not speak. Only after Lu Fan left did he heave a sigh of relief, "As expected, one can only guess the thoughts of a wise man. 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 we'll find Han Yunhai," Old Master Zhao said directly. "If we can make him happy, Lord Lu will not make things difficult for the Zhao family in the future!"
Hei Luosha felt a little helpless but didn't dare to say much.
Back in the villa, Lin Ke looked at Lu Fan, "Brother Lu Fan, have those people left?"
"I sent them out, of course, they've left," Lu Fan smiled. "It's so late, why aren't you sleeping?"
"I don't know why, but I haven't been sleeping well lately. Is something about to happen?" Lin Ke said.
"With me by your side, what could possibly happen?" Lu Fan comforted her. "Get some rest early; you have work tomorrow!"
Lin Ke nodded and walked towards her room. She had been feeling uneasy lately, as if something was about to happen.
The next morning, after Lu Fan had finished his company affairs, he went to Tianquan Villa. As soon as he entered Tianquan Villa, a white-haired elder walked towards the inner room.
"Master, the Young Master has arrived!"
Fu Bo, puffing on a cigar, looked curious. "Why is the Young Master here at this hour? Is something going on!"
A short while later, Lu Fan walked in. Seeing the spirited Fu Bo, he smiled lightly, "Fu Bo, I've come to fulfill my promise! Now that I've made a name for myself, I'm sure Fu Bo knows!"