759: Chapter 748: Brother-in-law, I’ve Been Waiting for You for a Long Time 759: Chapter 748: Brother-in-law, I’ve Been Waiting for You for a Long Time Because Teng Feiyue and others had left Zhonghai, no suspicious characters had been spotted since, lending to an extraordinary tranquility in the past two days—at least as far as Ning Fan was concerned.
As for how others perceived it, that was none of his business.
Over these days, Ning Fan had been commuting between Huo Qiuran and Xu Ruolan, taking the opportunity to tease Xiaoqing, the little girl, whenever he had the chance.
His days were passing quite cheerfully.
That day, Huo Zhanyuan took the initiative to contact Ning Fan and invited him to meet at a teahouse.
Ning Fan didn’t decline, and after asking him to send the location, he promptly made his way to the teahouse where Huo Zhanyuan was waiting.
Huo Zhanyuan had reserved a private room.
Once Ning Fan reported his name, someone led him to Huo Zhanyuan.
“Brother-in-law, you’ve finally arrived.”
As enthusiastic as ever, but Ning Fan ignored him, responding coldly, “Can’t you just call me Ning Fan?”
Huo Zhanyuan merely chuckled and didn’t take it to heart—he had grown accustomed to it.
Even if Ning Fan asked him not to call him “brother-in-law,” Huo Zhanyuan would still brazenly continue to use the term.
“So, what brings you looking for me this time?”
With a smile, Ning Fan asked Huo Zhanyuan, thinking that if Huo Zhanyuan couldn’t specify his reason for the visit, he would turn around and leave.
Until Huo Qiuran forgave the guy, Ning Fan wasn’t about to show him any kind of pleasant face.
“Here’s the thing, there’s been some recent stir within the Shangguan Family.”
Now, Huo Zhanyuan had become the intermediary between Ning Fan and the Huo Family.
Thus, whenever anything noteworthy happened in Jiangcheng, the Huo Family would relay information to Huo Zhanyuan, who would then pass it on to Ning Fan.
This process had become quite routine over time.
Upon hearing that the Shangguan Family had made some special maneuvers, Ning Fan’s eyebrows raised in interest.
The Shangguan Family was now ostensibly tied to Yunteng Family, with their recent activities closely associated.
What, then, had the Shangguan Family done this time to spark such alertness from the Huo Family?
Curious, Ning Fan gestured for Huo Zhanyuan to continue.
“The deal is, the Shangguan Family has recently been making grand preparations, as if they are expecting the arrival of some high-profile individual.
My dad suspects it’s probably someone from the Yunteng Family again!”
Previously when Yunteng Family members visited, the Shangguan Family hadn’t shown such fervor.
Their dramatic preparations this time around suggested that it couldn’t be anyone but a big shot, and they would definitely not believe otherwise.
Otherwise, the Shangguan Family wouldn’t be taking it so seriously.
Hearing this, Ning Fan also stroked his chin and pondered carefully.
Although Teng Feiyue had returned to Zhonghai with Teng Nan and Teng Bei, granting Zhonghai a brief respite, it didn’t mean the matter was concluded.
Sure enough, the Yunteng Family was making new moves.
Given the Shangguan Family’s grave concern for the visitor this time, the individual’s status must undoubtedly be higher than that of both Teng Huayang and Teng Feiyue.
Someone even more prominent than those two—Ning Fan already had an idea of who it could be.
To command such esteem from the Shangguan Family, it must be none other than Teng Zhuhai, the Family Head of the Yunteng Family.
“Didn’t expect that after dealing with the youngsters, the old one would show up too!”
Ning Fan muttered to himself, a strange light glinting in his eyes.
He hadn’t anticipated that Teng Zhuhai would personally visit Jiangcheng, and from what he discerned, Teng Zhuhai’s main target was likely not Jiangcheng, but Zhonghai instead.
“Do you know when this person is due to arrive in Jiangcheng?”
Ning Fan asked curiously.
He wanted to know precisely when Teng Zhuhai would arrive, ready to present a significant gift.
At this question, Huo Zhanyuan’s expression turned awkward.
“About that, we’re not sure.
The Shangguan Family has tightly sealed their information.
Our people have searched for a long time but haven’t found any clues.”
It wasn’t that the Shangguan Family had sealed their information tightly, but rather that no one in the Shangguan Family actually knew when Teng Zhuhai would arrive in Jiangcheng.
They had only received a message saying that Teng Zhuhai would be staying in Jiangcheng for a while.
But as for when he would leave or arrive, the Shangguan Family was clueless.
It seemed likely that the Yunteng Family wouldn’t notify the Shangguan Family until the day of arrival.
Not having heard the desired information from Huo Zhanyuan, Ning Fan wasn’t disappointed.
Once Teng Zhuhai arrived in Jiangcheng, news would surely follow.
Teng Zhuhai couldn’t possibly just come to Jiangcheng, take a few steps, and leave.
Ning Fan could still seek him out after confirming Teng Zhuhai’s appearances in Jiangcheng.
“In that case, keep a close watch.
The moment Teng Zhuhai arrives, notify me immediately!”
“Yes, yes, brother-in-law.
You’ve been sitting for a long while; you must be thirsty.
Have some tea, top-quality Ti Kuan Yin!”
“There’s no need for tea; I have other matters to attend to.
I’ll take my leave first.”
Ning Fan had no interest in staying after learning about the recent actions of the Shangguan Family from Huo Zhanyun, so no matter how obliging Huo Zhanyuan tried to be, Ning Fan was set on leaving.
Huo Zhanyun only made a token attempt to retain him.
After dealing with Ning Fan for so long, he understood well that if Ning Fan didn’t want to see him, begging would only be futile and increase Ning Fan’s antipathy.
Thus, Huo Zhanyuan also learned over time to take things as they were and let them go.
However, just then, Ning Fan suddenly halted and turned to ask Huo Zhanyuan, “Little rascal, are you still working as a security guard at Xu Corporation?”
Seeing Ning Fan unexpectedly throw a curveball by asking such a question, Huo Zhanyuan immediately stood up, replying hurriedly, “Of course, I’m still with Xu Corporation.
I attend work diligently every day, never been late.
Today is just a rare day off!”
Proud as though he were boasting, Huo Zhanyuan took pride in something Ning Fan truly couldn’t comprehend—the significance of being a mere security guard.
But for Huo Zhanyuan to persist like this was laudable in its own right.
The kid was still holding down his job as a junior security guard at Xu Corporation.
Although Ning Fan hadn’t gone to the company recently, Huo Zhanyun had not skipped work, clocking in faithfully every day.
His dedication had even earned a change in perception from the security department.
“Then keep it up and stay the course!”
Ning Fan said offhandedly, his words carrying the air of a nonchalant remark, but to Huo Zhanyuan, it felt like rare encouragement, filling him with newfound vigor.
Leaving the teahouse, Ning Fan’s thoughts lingered on Teng Zhuhai.
As the Family Head of the Yunteng Family, his visit boded ill in Ning Fan’s eyes.