830: Chapter 819: The Person My Wife Wants to Meet 830: Chapter 819: The Person My Wife Wants to Meet A streak of flame lit up the horizon.
Upon closer look, it was in the direction of the Shangguan Family.
The fire there grew increasingly fierce until the entire Jiangcheng could see its glow.
The flames seemed to be reaching for the heavens, illuminating the dark night.
This massive fire burned for a whole day and night before it was extinguished.
Overnight, the Shangguan Family was exterminated, leaving no survivors.
Shangguan Tanglong and Shangguan Yunyang turned to ashes, and even Shangguan Tenglong, who was lying in bed, met the same fate.
This incident caused an uproar in Jiangcheng like a tidal wave.
No one could have imagined that the vast and powerful Shangguan Family could vanish in just one night.
Not long after, rumors began to circulate, claiming that it was the Yunteng Family who orchestrated this.
The specific reasons, however, were unknown for the time being.
Yet, the Yunteng Family’s actions served as a warning to the world.
Though they had been defeated by Ning Fan, this showed that even so, the Yunteng Family was not a force to be trifled with.
The downfall of the Shangguan Family soon reached Zhonghai.
At first, Ouyang Feifei mentioned it casually, and Ning Fan didn’t give it much thought.
It wasn’t until Teng Huayang obediently returned to the Shadow Base that Ning Fan realized what had happened.
“Hah, who would’ve thought the Yunteng Family would act so swiftly.
The mighty Shangguan Family, completely wiped out overnight…”
Ning Fan felt no particular emotion about the annihilation of the Shangguan Family.
The only thing he noted was his satisfaction with the Yunteng Family’s efficiency.
What he didn’t know was that Teng Feiyue had no involvement in this; it was entirely led by Teng Huayang.
But even if he had known, Ning Fan wouldn’t have cared.
After all, it didn’t make a difference, as long as the Yunteng Family had done the deed.
“In just one night, the Shangguan Family was destroyed…”
At home, Xu Ruolan spoke of the Shangguan Family’s demise.
Ning Fan showed no special reaction, maintaining an air of indifference.
In recent days, Ning Fan had been in Zhonghai.
Xu Ruolan was well aware of this and had no reason to suspect him, as Ning Fan couldn’t possibly have been in two places at once.
What Xu Ruolan didn’t know, however, was that this incident was directly tied to Ning Fan.
The one who had instructed the Yunteng Family’s actions was Ning Fan himself.
Although on the surface, the Yunteng Family claimed it was merely a matter of internal discipline, sharp observers had already noticed Ning Fan’s shadow behind the scenes.
“You’d better stay out of Jianghu matters.
The Shangguan Family had so many enemies—now that they’ve fallen, it’s not surprising people would go after them.”
Xu Ruolan was unaware that the Yunteng Family was behind this.
All she knew was that the Shangguan Family had been annihilated.
To ordinary people, it was simply known that a massive fire broke out in Jiangcheng last night.
But as for the secrets hidden within the fire, they were beyond the understanding of the common folk.
The case was quietly buried.
Despite the large number of casualties making it a major criminal case, given that it involved the feuds of powerful Jianghu families, the authorities eventually let it drop.
They merely warned the local families in Jiangcheng to keep quiet, lest the matter cause a broader uproar if exposed.
“Come to the office with me tomorrow.”
“Hmm?
What’s going on?
Why are you suddenly telling me this?
Is there something at the company that needs my help?”
“Something like that.
A very important guest wants to see you.”
“A guest?
What kind of guest?”
Ning Fan looked puzzled.
What kind of guest could it be, and why would they want to meet him?
He wasn’t one to flaunt his abilities or status.
Aside from a select few, who even knew about his true identity?
The mention of this so-called guest left Ning Fan feeling suspicious.
Who exactly wanted to meet him?
Xu Ruolan explained, “Do you know Teng Yungrishang?
Lately, he’s been all over the news—the overseas businessman.
You two seem to know each other?
He’s visiting our Xu Corporation and specifically mentioned wanting to see you!”
Given past events, Xu Ruolan had grown used to such oddities.
Even if Ning Fan were to know national leaders, she wouldn’t find it strange.
So this time, when Teng Yungrishang visited the Xu Corporation and named Ning Fan specifically, Xu Ruolan wasn’t suspicious but rather assumed that the two were already acquainted.
However, when Ning Fan heard her explanation, a chill ran down his spine.
Teng Yungrishang had tracked him down to the Xu Corporation and even requested a meeting with him!
“What a clever move, Teng Yungrishang.
You’ve chosen quite the location for a reunion…”
Ning Fan muttered, his tone icy as a terrifying cold light flickered in his eyes.
Noticing Ning Fan’s strange reaction, Xu Ruolan couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?
Don’t tell me that Teng Yungrishang isn’t your friend?”
Ning Fan shook his head, smiled faintly, and said calmly, “We’re friends, just not very close ones…”
Xu Ruolan studied Ning Fan suspiciously, but there was nothing unusual to be found in his expression.
“So, are you coming to the office with me tomorrow?”
“Of course.
How could I not go?
The man came all the way from overseas to find me; I have to at least show him some courtesy!”
Now that Teng Yungrishang had come in person, skipping the meeting would only make Ning Fan look bad.
People might even think he was afraid.
This time, Ning Fan would need to prepare carefully.
Teng Yungrishang didn’t choose the Xu Corporation as the meeting place for no reason.
He was clearly coming with a purpose, and Ning Fan had to stay on guard to prevent Teng Yungrishang from using Xu Ruolan as leverage against him.
Xu Ruolan still felt uneasy, but since Ning Fan didn’t want to elaborate, the matter was left unresolved.
Nevertheless, she began to suspect that Teng Yungrishang’s visit wasn’t as simple as it appeared.
The overseas businessman seemed to have sinister intentions.
“Tomorrow, I’ll go with you to the office.
If I tell you to leave, you leave.
This friend of mine came specifically for me, not to collaborate with your company.
And he has a bad temper.”
“I understand…”
This only reinforced Xu Ruolan’s belief that something was wrong.
Teng Yungrishang’s visit to the Xu Corporation to see Ning Fan was undoubtedly fraught with danger.
Xu Ruolan could sense the underlying meaning of Ning Fan’s words.
After so much time together, their relationship had grown closer, and a mutual understanding existed between them.
Even unspoken, they could guess each other’s thoughts.
Meanwhile, Ning Fan felt an unusual heaviness in his heart.
He was most worried about the Xu Corporation turning into a battlefield.
If that happened, there’d be no way for him to protect everyone, and the company housed more than just Xu Ruolan—there were others he cared about deeply.
“Teng Yungrishang, just what are you planning?”