Chapter 1033: Chapter 1022: The Shadow That Emerges from the Water
Let’s not mention Hong Chengtong holding a grudge against Ning Fan and calling upon Mr. Chen from the Dragon City streets, plotting revenge against Ning Fan.
Ning Fan, after escorting Tang Wenwen back to her rented apartment, politely took his leave.
Although Ning Fan has always been quite oblivious to romantic feelings, even a fool could tell after today’s interactions that Tang Wenwen has a strong liking for him.
Even when he suddenly embraced Tang Wenwen and claimed she was his girlfriend, Tang Wenwen did not show any resentment or reluctance.
“Could it be that my charm has increased again?”
Walking back to the company, Ning Fan touched his chin and thought with some amusement.
He didn’t harbor any improper thoughts towards Tang Wenwen. Although this little girl has a commendable figure and looks, ranking quite well among the women he has met.
Ning Fan was aware that Tang Wenwen’s affection for him was likely due to the fact he had beaten up Liu Yong that day, rescuing her from the impending misfortune Liu Yong was planning.
This is a form of gratitude-infused affection.
Ning Fan did not want to exploit the girl’s sense of gratitude, especially because, right now, he had more critical matters to attend to.
“Feifei, how is the Shadow Team’s information gathering? Have they identified the faction of those who attempted the assassination that night?”
In the office of the Dragon City Branch Company, Ning Fan asked in a deep voice while seated in the boss’s chair.
“We have some leads, but it’s not entirely certain yet.”
Concerning Ning Fan’s safety, Ouyang Feifei set aside her usual playful behavior and replied candidly, “Although part of the Shadow Team was assigned to investigate some dirt on departing company leaders over the past two days, we have still made considerable progress.”
Ouyang Feifei spoke softly, “As per your instructions, the Shadow Team settled near you, observed the crowd, collected clues, and conducted follow-up investigations, discovering some threads.”
“Tell me about it.”
Ning Fan rubbed his temples and looked at Ouyang Feifei.
“So far, we have identified three directions.”
Ouyang Feifei counted on her fingers, “One is He’s Auto Repair Shop, the largest in Dragon City.”
“This auto repair shop is quite renowned in Dragon City with branches everywhere, but I’ve heard the owner He is not very clean and quite overbearing. In this investigation, the Shadow Team found employees from the auto repair shop stalking you.”
“Continue.”
“Besides He’s Auto Repair Shop, another direction is the Hong Family in Dragon City.”
Speaking of this, Ouyang Feifei’s expression became much more serious as she said in a deep voice, “According to the Shadow Team’s investigation feedback, the Hong Family has been entrenched in Dragon City for a long time and can be considered a local power.”
“And the last one?”
Ning Fan saw Ouyang Feifei hesitating and asked with a puzzled expression.
“The last one…I find it quite unlikely.”
Ouyang Feifei whispered, “I’m not sure if Mr. Ning has ever heard of… the Ning Family of Dragon City!”
The Ning Family of Dragon City!
Ning Fan’s eyes sparked with brilliance, and his fists clenched subconsciously.
“Continue!”
“A member of the Shadow Team reported that just as Mr. Ning was out today, they caught a suspicious person stalking you. After some questioning, it turns out that person works for one of the Ning Family’s companies.”
Perhaps the mention of the Ning Family brought no small amount of pressure to Ouyang Feifei. After saying this, she exhaled lightly before continuing, “But with the information we currently have, we’re still unable to determine if this matter was orchestrated by the Ning Family—it might just be some self-directed action from their affiliated company.”
He’s Auto Repair Shop… Hong Family… Ning Family of Dragon City…
The names of these three factions flashed through Ning Fan’s mind.
Leaning back in the chair, Ning Fan fell into deep thought, remaining silent for a long time.
“Mr. Ning… In my opinion, He’s Auto Repair Shop is highly suspicious. Their auto repair shop has numerous entanglements with local Dragon City underworld forces. It’s said that He got his start through the underworld and only recently cleaned up to open an auto repair shop.”
At this point, Ouyang Feifei tentatively asked, “Should the Shadow Team delve deeper into this direction?”
“No need.”
In the middle of contemplating, Ning Fan raised his hand to interrupt Ouyang Feifei.
After only a moment’s hesitation, Ning Fan had made up his mind.
“With three suspect directions, investigating just one is meaningless. If we’re wrong, we’ll only alert them.”
“Mr. Ning, what do you mean?”
“Investigate all three!”
Ning Fan slammed a hand onto the table, his face taking on a cold expression, as he said slowly, “Anyone who dares cross me, Ning Fan, whether it’s a local force or the Ning Family, I won’t spare any of them.”
“But…”
Ouyang Feifei hesitated, reminding him, “Both the Ning Family and the Hong Family wield considerable power, and are deeply rooted in Dragon City. It might be difficult for the Shadow Team to infiltrate.”
“If infiltration is not possible, then we go directly to their door.”
Ning Fan’s lips curled into a cold smile, patting Ouyang Feifei’s head, and he said with a laugh, “Feifei, I think you’ve been cooped up in the office too long, and have forgotten what you do.”
“Adhering to routine is not what I expect from the Shadow Team. The real Shadow Team acts like the Grim Reaper walking in the dark!”
“Yes!”
Hearing this from Ning Fan, Ouyang Feifei stood upright, responding solemnly.
“Relax, there’s no need to worry about the company’s matters today. Instruct the Shadow Team, everyone stand by, and prepare to take action.”
Ning Fan smiled at the slightly nervous Ouyang Feifei and said, “This time, I’ll lead the team myself.”
After concluding this conversation, Ning Fan sat down once again, blowing the steam from his teacup, and leisurely began enjoying his tea.
He was waiting.
Not only waiting for night to fall, to personally lead and ascertain which faction was behind the assassination.
He was also waiting for changes in the company.
The resignation of the company’s management gave Ning Fan an idea instead.
To completely uproot the scum in the Dragon City Branch Company, allowing the company to remain chaotic could be a feasible approach.
In the waves of turbulence, only the real gems will remain after all.
Thus, even after being reminded by Tang Wenwen, Ning Fan opted not to address the unrest and tried to stabilize the situation.
Because the current chaos was precisely what Ning Fan wanted to witness.
Once those troublesome clowns reveal themselves entirely, it’ll be the right time for Ning Fan to act!
Ding Qiankun, accomplishing everything in one decisive move!
This was Ning Fan’s thought!
“Perhaps the world has long forgotten—I, Asura, am not one to reason.”
In the office, Ning Fan snorted coldly, his eyes flickering with boundless coldness.