He had initially suspected the young Master Shen of ill intentions, but it seemed the reality was different from the rumors.
The contract on the table alone was enough to indicate the true purpose of young Master Shen's visit.
"One does not accept favors without merit. Is this contract not too generous?" Lin Yalan spoke up, "Under normal circumstances, this exceeds industry standards."
"My Shen family is optimistic about both of you, hence we've offered such a high price," Master Shen stated frankly. "Are you perhaps having second thoughts?"
"Yalan, Master Shen is being so courteous; we cannot refuse this kindness," Shi Jiu interjected, simultaneously raising her wine glass. "I'll toast to Master Shen."
Lin Yalan nodded awkwardly, also picking up her wine glass. Master Shen spoke eloquently, but she felt things were not that simple.
"If there are no further issues, please sign this contract!" Master Shen smiled. "I am very optimistic about you!" Su Dan Novel Network
Shi Jiu nodded, whispering to Lin Yalan, "Master Shen wishes to groom us. This opportunity should not be missed!"
"Sister Shi Jiu, I fear things are not that simple!"
Lin Yalan cautioned, while examining the contract.
Master Shen sipped his tea, appraising the person before him with satisfaction.
After carefully reviewing the contract, finding no flaws, even Lin Yalan began to waver.
Shi Jiu, without hesitation, signed it directly.
"Miss Lin, are there any other concerns?" Master Shen asked with a smile. "My Shen family is quite sincere; I hope Miss Lin understands!"
"I was being overly cautious!"
Lin Yalan smiled and signed the contract as well.
Upon receiving the signed contract, Master Shen expressed his contentment. "From now on, we are partners. Conveniently, I have prepared rooms for you both at the hotel tonight. Why not stay at the hotel, and I'll have someone escort you back first thing tomorrow morning!"
"That won't do!" Shi Jiu's expression changed. "We have other matters to attend to!"
Lin Yalan also frowned. "Master Shen, we have other commitments shortly and cannot stay any longer. Thank you for your hospitality today!"
"Isn't that rather inappropriate?" Master Shen narrowed his eyes. "The contract has already been signed, and you intend to leave just like this? Is that not breaking protocol!"
"Indeed, according to the rules of the film industry, having received benefits, you should also satisfy our young master," a man chimed in. "If you leave like this, aren't you disrespecting the Shen family!"
"Young Master Shen, we are all respectable individuals and will not sell ourselves for a contract!" Lin Yalan stood up.
Shi Jiu also nodded vigorously, but at this moment, they felt dizzy and weak.
"The contract has been signed, which means you've agreed!" Master Shen said coldly. "Having been in the film industry for so long, don't you two understand this much?"
"What was put in the wine?" Lin Yalan felt groggy, her heart filled with anxiety.
"Just some fine stuff!" Master Shen chuckled. "As long as you take good care of me, you won't lack benefits in the future!"
Master Shen narrowed his eyes and grabbed Lin Yalan.
As long as they signed the contract, Master Shen had no worries. Even if he acted upon them, he could later claim they did so willingly for the contract.
After all, he had employed such methods numerous times in the entertainment industry. Usually, after such incidents, these individuals, to protect their reputation, would not dare to publicize the matter.
Otherwise, Master Shen would not have dared to be so brazen.
"Beast, let go of me!"
Lin Yalan cried out in panic. She had lost all self-control and was at the mercy of others.
"Don't worry, once we're in the room, I'll show you just how much of a beast I am!" Master Shen sneered.
The man beside him also laughed. The hotel manager, witnessing the scene, did not dare to intervene.
The person before them was the young Master Shen of the Central State Shen family, someone he could not afford to offend. Moreover, the manager had seen such matters many times before.
"Let her go!"
Just as Master Shen was about to drag Lin Yalan away, a voice echoed through the restaurant, immediately drawing many glances.
"Brother-in-law, save me!"
Lin Yalan, barely conscious, shouted with all her might. She knew very well that if she were taken away, her reputation would be ruined.
"Brother-in-law?" Master Shen narrowed his eyes. "Even if the King of Heaven himself showed up today, you wouldn't escape my grasp!"
"I advise you to release them," Han Qiushui said with a light laugh. "The person before you is not someone you can afford to offend!"
"I advise you not to meddle," Master Shen stated coldly. "Otherwise, you will regret it!"
"Lord Lu of Jiangnan is not someone you can offend!" Han Qiushui narrowed his eyes. "Even the head of the Shen family would not dare to speak so boldly!"
"Lord Lu of Jiangnan?" Master Shen burst into laughter. "Him?"
"Ignorant fool!"
Han Qiushui stepped forward and attacked Master Shen. He was now a half-step Grandmaster, while Master Shen, though from a martial arts family, was merely an ordinary martial artist, no match for Han Qiushui.
Before he could react, Master Shen was sent flying, blood trickling from his mouth.
The man beside him also panicked, never expecting Han Qiushui to be so skilled.
"You dare to lay hands on this young master!"
Master Shen roared in anger, about to retaliate, but the man whispered, "Young Master, these people are not to be trifled with! It's best to retreat!"
Master Shen was not a reckless person. He turned and fled towards the hotel exit. Han Qiushui had some skill, and he was not protected by any experts. If a fight truly broke out, he would be the one to suffer.
"Master, they seem to have consumed something!"
Han Qiushui helped them up. "Otherwise, they wouldn't be exhibiting these symptoms!"
"Help them back to their seats," Lu Fan instructed, simultaneously taking out acupuncture needles to seal several acupoints on them.
After the acupuncture, Lin Yalan gradually regained consciousness, tears welling in her eyes. If not for Lu Fan today, she would have been in grave danger.
"In the future, if anyone troubles you, just report my name," Lu Fan said. "As for the Shen family, I will teach them a lesson!"
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Lin Yalan nodded solemnly. In that instant, she felt a sense of kinship from Lu Fan.
"There's nothing more, you can both leave," Lu Fan said. "There's no need to worry about this matter!"
Lin Yalan nodded, and she and Shi Jiu left the hotel.
As soon as they departed, Lu Fan said coldly, "Assemble the experts of the Qingyun Sect and head to the Shen family!"
Han Qiushui quickly nodded, a hint of excitement in his heart. Provoking Lu Fan would make even the martial arts families of Central State pay the price.
Master Shen, seething with rage, rushed back to the Shen family, preparing to dispatch experts to teach Lu Fan a lesson.
"Young Master, that person just now said he was Lord Lu of Jiangnan. Could it be true?" the man suddenly asked. "Otherwise, why would that woman be so formidable!"
"Him? Trying to impersonate Lord Lu of Jiangnan!" Master Shen scoffed, completely unfazed.