"Ridiculous, who do you think you are?" Yang Jiaqi said coldly, "I'm here today to tell you that if you're willing to cooperate, the Yang family will not oppose it. If not, Taikang Pharmaceuticals is about to reach its end!"
Lu Fan ignored him and walked forward. A voice echoed, "I'll say it again, until the very end, no one can predict the future!"
Watching his departing back, Yang Jiaqi showed disappointment. He had expected to see Lu Fan beg for mercy, but instead, his confident demeanor only fueled his anger. In his heart, the previous Lu Fan was just a country bumpkin, no match for him. Even now, he still felt Lu Fan wasn't worthy of him.
Back home, Lin Ke brought a plate of fruit. "Brother Lu Fan, you must be tired after a day at work! I cut up some fruit for you!"
"So kind?" Lu Fan was surprised as he took a piece of fruit. "Is something up?"
"Ahem, it's nothing really." Lin Ke said awkwardly, "Brother Lu Fan, do you know Bailong Town?"
Lu Fan was startled and even more puzzled. Could this girl know his identity? Otherwise, why mention Bailong Town?
"Don't misunderstand. If you don't want to go, Xiao Qi and I can go together!" Lin Ke said quickly, "After all, Brother Lu Fan needs to focus on work!"
"So you want me to accompany you to Bailong Town?" Lu Fan chuckled. "No problem! I was planning to go there anyway!"
"Brother Lu Fan is also planning to go?" Lin Ke was delighted. "That's great! Then I won't be lonely on the way!"
"Bailong Town has many experts, so it's naturally not to be missed!" Lu Fan nodded, letting out a sigh of relief. He had thought Lin Ke had discovered something.
Meanwhile, by the West Lake, three figures in black appeared. They lingered by the lake, their expressions solemn.
"Yang Beitian is about to reach the Half-step Grandmaster realm. With his strength, no one in Qingzhou should be able to harm him!" the leading black-clad man frowned. "But Junior Brother Yang has been missing for days, and there's the aura of him fighting someone by the West Lake. Could he have already met his end!"
"Hall Master, Deputy Hall Master Yang has profound strength. Few can injure him, let alone kill him!" a black-clad man cupped his fist. "Could Qingzhou be a place where tigers crouch and dragons hide!"
"Although it's a small place, this matter must be investigated thoroughly!" the leading black-clad man said coldly. "Junior Brother Yang came seeking revenge. Who did he have a feud with?"
"Hall Master, I heard that in a few days, there will be a martial arts duel in Jiangnan. Could the person who killed the Deputy Hall Master be there?" one of the black-clad men spoke.
"That's possible!" the leading black-clad man nodded. "If there are no clues in Qingzhou, then let's go to Bailong Town. As long as that person appears, I will definitely be able to sense it from their aura!"
The other two black-clad men nodded, their expressions also cold. They had held high positions for a long time and could not accept the reality of Yang Beitian's death.
A few days later, vehicles were surging from various places in Jiangnan, all heading towards Bailong Town.
Within Bailong Town, it was already crowded, with most of these people having heard the news and come. They didn't understand martial arts, but hearing that the martial arts大会 had many experts, they naturally wanted to come and see.
Lu Fan, Xiao Qi, and the others arrived at Bailong Town and parked their car to the side, then headed into the town. Han Yunhai had prepared a convoy to pick up Lu Fan, but he had directly refused.
"Wow, it was worth coming!"
As soon as they entered Bailong Town, Xiao Qi exclaimed, looking at the flower sea in the town, his heart filled with joy. Lin Ke also quickly looked, her eyes filled with delight.
"Mr. Lu, I didn't expect you to come!"
Just then, a voice called out. A woman in a white dress, appearing exceptionally elegant against the backdrop of the petals.
"Miss Bai!" Lu Fan smiled. "What a coincidence!"
"Indeed!" Bai Xue said enthusiastically, "The martial arts大会 begins tomorrow. Tonight, we can enjoy the scenery in Bailong Town!"
"It's indeed a good idea!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
"I have a few friends over there, so I won't bother you!" Bai Xue smiled. "If you have time, feel free to visit me. I'm on the fourth floor of the Bailong Hotel!"
"I will!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
After Bai Xue left, Xiao Qi chuckled, "I never realized you knew so many people. That person just now didn't seem like an ordinary person!"
"We've met a few times, but we're not close," Lu Fan shrugged.
Strolling through Bailong Town, they soon arrived at the flower sea. After taking some commemorative photos in the flower sea, they headed towards the main road.
"Isn't that Xiao Qi?"
Suddenly, a voice rang out. A woman wearing sunglasses, with a man's arm linked through hers, called out to Xiao Qi.
"Xu Xiaoyan, why are you here too?" Xiao Qi was surprised. "After a few years, you've become so beautiful!"
"You're so flattering!" Xu Xiaoyan chuckled. "This is my boyfriend, just call him Jack!"
Xiao Qi glanced over, filled with envy, especially at the muscles on Jack, which looked somewhat chilling.
"Are you here specifically to watch the martial arts tournament?" Xiao Qi smiled. "These are my friends too!"
Lu Fan and Lin Ke offered polite smiles, but Xu Xiaoyan ignored them. Instead, she said, "Jack is a city-level boxing champion, and he's here to participate in the tournament!"
"City-level?" Xiao Qi was slightly surprised. "It seems he's quite skilled!"
After speaking, Xiao Qi didn't say more. Xu Xiaoyan's attitude had already begun to displease him. If they weren't college classmates, he would have already taken Lin Ke and the others away.
"Oh right, due to special circumstances, it's very difficult to book rooms at the Bailong Hotel now. You need to have some connections to get a room!" Xu Xiaoyan said with a smile. "Have you booked a room?"
"This!"
Xiao Qi was somewhat embarrassed. Before coming, he had checked the prices at the Bailong Hotel, and they were astronomical, far beyond their means. Therefore, he had prepared to camp outside. Although it was a bit shabby, he felt it was worth it to watch the martial arts tournament.
"It seems your friends aren't very well-off. I should have helped them book some rooms," Jack said with a smile, his gaze somewhat disdainful.
"There's no need for that. I've already booked two deluxe rooms," Lu Fan chuckled. "On the seventh floor of the Bailong Hotel!"
"The seventh floor of the Bailong Hotel?" Xu Xiaoyan looked disbelieving. "Those are rooms for many business magnates in Jiangnan!"
Xiao Qi's face darkened. He had also inquired earlier, and the rooms on the seventh floor of the Bailong Hotel were not sold at all, or if they were, the price was astronomical. He could understand Lu Fan wanting to save face for him by lying, but without doing his homework, it would end up as a joke.
"Xiao Qi, it seems your friends are really not that great," Xu Xiaoyan chuckled, holding Jack's arm as she left. At university, Xiao Qi was better than her in everything. Now, being able to show off in front of Xiao Qi satisfied Xu Xiaoyan's vanity.