668: Chapter 657: Chen Fengnan Ten Years Ago 668: Chapter 657: Chen Fengnan Ten Years Ago In a certain Rose Manor in England, Europe, bright roses hung with the dew of the early morning, strikingly beautiful.
At the center of the manor, on the helipad, a helicopter descended slowly, its powerful air currents bending the surrounding roses.
The speed of the rotor blades gradually slowed, and before they stopped completely, Ah Yu, followed by her men, disembarked.
“You all stay here, I’ll go see Mr.
Chen.”
After instructing her subordinates, Ah Yu walked straight towards the study.
The manor was surrounded by wheat fields, beyond which were lands, encompassed by roses, spanning miles around, all purchased by Chen Fengnan—aside from the wheat and roses, there stood only the solitary Rose Manor.
Inside the study, Chen Fengnan was absorbed in an Italian book describing the Renaissance period; his scholarly demeanor could even influence those around him.
Knock, knock, knock—
Ah Yu knocked on the door of the study, and Chen Fengnan, placing a bookmark, closed the book before looking up and calling out, “Come in.”
With a creak, Ah Yu opened the door and walked in respectfully, “Mr.
Chen.”
At the doorway, Ah Lei and Ah Feng also closed the door at this moment, while Ah Yu approached Chen Fengnan.
“Has the guest arrived?” Chen Fengnan asked softly.
Five days ago, he had come here to discuss a business deal with a European noble known as the ‘Bauhinia’.
According to the arrangement, today was supposed to be the time for their meeting, and it was Ah Yu’s responsibility to bring them.
But this time, returning without anyone else other than her own people, Ah Yu recalled the words of Chen Fengnan’s business partner and replied, “The guest was tied up with some matters today, so the arranged date has been postponed.”
“Oh?” Chen Fengnan raised his eyebrows then laughed with interest, “That’s quite sudden.
My impression of that person is that they would not break an engagement lightly; there must be something significant for this to happen.”
This business partner was a European noble with centuries of heritage who took commitments very seriously.
It was quite unusual for them to postpone a meeting, and Chen Fengnan was indeed intrigued as to what had arisen.
“It seems they had an important guest arrive.”
When Ah Yu went to their manor, there were other people present, and she did not know who they were, but because of them, the noble was unable to come and discuss the business cooperation with Chen Fengnan.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Fengnan commented, “It seems that group of people is quite important to him…”
Reflecting upon this, Chen Fengnan wasn’t annoyed about the broken commitment, as he believed the person to be true to their promises, a man of excellent character.
It was just an extremely rare occurrence, merely a matter of bad timing.
“Did he mention when he might visit next?” Chen Fengnan asked.
Staying on hold here wasn’t an issue, but the key question was when his business partner would be able to come.
For someone like Chen Fengnan, time was money, and every minute had to be used wisely.
To the average person, this way of living might seem exhausting, but not to Chen Fengnan.
It was a planned life, well-established and balanced.
Discussing this matter, Ah Yu’s expression turned a bit awkward, for she had not received a precise answer before returning.
“As they do not know how long their guests will stay, they cannot give a definite response.
They simply asked me to convey this message,” she said.
“What message?” Chen Fengnan asked curiously.
“As a knight, one does not renounce their promises.
Please relay to Mr.
Chen Fengnan that, just like that time in London, my word is my bond!”
“That time in London?”
Chen Fengnan furrowed his brow after listening.
As if sensing something, A-Yu’s expression grew solemn.
Having been by Chen Fengnan’s side for so long, A-Yu was intimately familiar with his various reactions.
He knew Chen Fengnan’s current response was no simple matter.
“Back in London, none of you were with me…”
A shadow passed through Chen Fengnan’s eyes.
It had been ten years since that incident, a time when Feng, Yu, Lei, and Dian were not yet by his side, and he had just become the representative of the Chen Financial Conglomerate.
As soon as the incident in London ten years earlier was mentioned, Chen Fengnan’s face immediately became grave.
“We have other guests coming, get ready.”
“Could it be…”
A-Yu’s complexion changed, instantly recognizing the meaning behind Chen Fengnan’s words.
The guests he referred to were not benevolent types but rather an unwelcome party, not included on Chen Fengnan’s list of invitees.
“My friend has run into trouble, although I don’t know why he didn’t act, it indeed proves that he’s encountered a significant problem, I may also be one of the targets.”
Chen Fengnan spoke calmly, not upset at being targeted by conspiracy and trickery; instead, he felt anger at the thought of his associate encountering major trouble.
He knew the temperament of that noble, usually genteel and refined, but should he meet someone unreasonable, he would certainly draw his sword.
However, this time he didn’t act, and with a little thought, Chen Fengnan guessed that the other party must have been threatened.
Those targeting them this time were probably not so simple.
“Understood, I’ll prepare immediately.”
With a serious expression, A-Yu left the study to start arranging for potential contingencies that might occur.
“What, someone’s planning to make a move on Mr.
Chen?”
“Hmph, they dare to harbor ill intentions toward us, let them come, I’ll beat them into a pulp!”
Outside the study, upon hearing A-Yu’s words, A-Feng and A-Lei had different reactions.
“Stop talking and start preparing.”
A-Feng glared at A-Lei, and the three of them immediately went their separate ways.
If someone indeed intended to harm Chen Fengnan, then this manor was no longer safe and might soon face a frenzied attack.
Not daring to be careless, the three began deploying their personnel and notified their European contacts to send support to this location.
Sitting in the study, Chen Fengnan looked out the window, his large hand caressing the books on the desk.
“That time in London, thinking back, it feels as if it happened just yesterday…”
A chill flickered in Chen Fengnan’s eyes.
Ten years ago in London, someone also wanted to target him.
But back then, he didn’t have Feng, Yu, Lei, and Dian by his side.
The one who helped him was the old friend he had arranged to meet today.
The deliberate mention of the London incident alerted Chen Fengnan to the seriousness of the situation; surely, someone was plotting against him in the shadows.
This trip to Europe looked to be anything but easy.
“I am curious though, who could you be?”