Lin Fan looked at Wang Ying and asked casually, "Section Chief Wang, where does your dream man work?"
He asked this for two reasons: first, he felt guilty and wanted to find out Lin Fan's background. Second, not only the bosses present were lusting after Wang Ying, but he was too! How could this young whippersnapper get so lucky?
Lin Fan smiled faintly, "He runs a small clinic in Luofeng Village, it's not worth mentioning."
"Oh, so he's just a barefoot doctor."
Lin Fan showed disdain, his heart finally at ease.
"So you didn't know I was a doctor?"
Lin Fan chuckled, then added, "I thought a reclusive master could divine the future and know everything."
He didn't know his origin, but he knew the name Lin Fan and the matter of the West Lake duel. This allowed him to rule out the possibility that this impostor was from the Northern Association. But where did such a fraud come from?
"Hmph, my skills are mediocre, you flatter me, Doctor Lin. Do you possess the ability to bring the dead back to life and flesh to bones?" Lin Fan retorted unceremoniously.
"Not quite, still a little short." Lin Fan shot back.
"Section Chief Wang, your dream man has quite an ego! A little short, heh, he really dares to say anything!" Lin Fan sneered coldly, showing no respect for Wang Ying.
Sun Yang and the others also chuckled, feeling that Lin Fan's claim was indeed too bold.
"Hmph!"
Wang Ying's delicate eyebrows shot up, her face turned cold, and she let out a cold snort, which immediately silenced the laughter.
Seeing her anger, Sun Yang remembered her status. This young lady was not to be offended!
"Section Chief Wang, Master Lin is just joking. Please sit, please sit." Sun Yang warmly invited, moving chairs to make space for the two.
Lin Fan pulled Wang Ying to sit opposite the trio of Taoists, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.
Sun Yang beckoned, "Waiter, order the dishes!"
Wang Ying picked up the cutlery, opened the packaging, and gently and attentively placed them in front of Lin Fan one by one. The group was immensely envious. This kid's luck was too good!
Thus, they spontaneously began to chat with Lin Fan, showering him with praise. You two started off like fire and ice, so we'll just blow Master Lin up to the heavens and see if you can keep your composure. Wang Ying lowered her head and chuckled. She had known for a long time that the one who truly fought Li Yusheng to a draw was her beloved. And the one opposite was, without a doubt, a fraud who had usurped his name.
"Li Yusheng was majestic and refined, standing alone by the railings of the ancient pavilion by West Lake. The misty rain fell, making him look like an immortal descended to earth." Lin Fan mused, "True gentlemen are romantic. If our positions were not different, I would truly wish to drink with him until we were both drunk!"
"Cough. Cough."
Lin Fan could no longer stand it. This person was talking nonsense and acting nostalgic, which was utterly disgusting.
"Master Lin, how old is Li Yusheng?" Lin Fan asked.
"Twenty years old, what of it?" Lin Fan was annoyed by the disruption of his mood, his expression displeased.
"I think you're in your thirties or forties? Li Yusheng is only twenty. Fighting him to a draw must be quite embarrassing for you?" Lin Fan mocked.
"Presumptuous!" The Golden Boy behind Lin Fan shouted, "You shall not insult my master!"
"Where did you come from, you bumpkin? Do you know who Li Yusheng is? He is a once-in-a-century genius!" The Jade Maiden's eyebrows were furrowed, "My master fighting him to a draw makes him one of the top heroes of this era!"
"Alright, alright." Lin Fan pressed his hand down, appearing magnanimous but speaking sarcastically, "The world is full of people who are short-sighted and ignorant. Perhaps he even thinks his village is the best in the world. Are you going to get angry at such a person? You'll never get anywhere."
"Hmph!"
The Golden Boy and Jade Maiden ceased their protest. Sun Yang secretly rejoiced but dared not let Wang Ying's boyfriend lose face in public.
"Ignorance is forgivable, Master Lin, please calm your anger. We have all witnessed your skills. Let's eat, let's eat."
"Li Yusheng... that name sounds familiar." Lin Fan pretended to be confused, "How do I remember that Master also arranged for me to compete with him?"
Whoosh!
In an instant, Lin Fan's face turned ashen, stars swam before his eyes, and his previous composure vanished. Lin Fan's lips curled into a smug smile, "If it weren't for the fact that I didn't want him to lose face and tried my best to let him win, tsk tsk... I fear he would have lost very badly!"
"You're spouting nonsense!" Lin Fan's complexion returned to normal. He finally understood what it meant to be in heaven one moment and hell the next. Damn it! Can't this idiot speak without giving you whiplash? For a moment there, he thought he had met the real deal. He didn't expect it to be just a boast to save face!
"Section Chief Wang, your judgment is truly... hehe." Lin Fan sneered, "Li Yusheng studied under the renowned Lin Xingnan, and he himself is exceptionally brilliant and gifted. Does he need you to yield to him? Kid, it's not bad for young people to want to show off, but please speak credibly, otherwise, you'll make a fool of yourself and be the one embarrassed."
"Hahaha!"
"Pfft!"
A burst of chuckles erupted. Although they hadn't met Li Yusheng in person, such great fame at such a young age suggested he was no ordinary person. It was no wonder Wang Ying was infatuated with this kid; he was good at bragging! The bosses present decided to add insult to injury, to completely tear off his mask and let Wang Ying see what kind of person she had fallen for.
"Xiao Fan." Wang Ying called out softly, feeling a little annoyed.
"Beep... Beep..." Lin Fan dialed a phone number.
Everyone was very surprised. Why was he making a phone call at this time? Could it be that he was calling for backup because he was upset? Heh, none of the people present were easy to deal with! Sun Yang wore a cold smile. He was in real estate; what kind of monstrous spirits hadn't he encountered? Did he dare to be in this line of work without some skills? He himself could summon a hundred burly men with a single phone call!
"Hello."
The call was answered.
"Tell your brother to come to the phone." Lin Fan said.
"Hmm?" Li Yourou, groggy from her nap, didn't realize who was calling. When she moved the phone away and saw the number on the screen, her face immediately turned ashen.
"Brother! Lin Fan is calling!" She frantically took the phone and went to the study to find her brother.
Lin Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly. Was it really necessary? I'm not a man-eating tiger, what are you afraid of?
Li Yusheng sat in the antique study, engrossed in an ancient book. He knew his natural talent was far inferior to his sister's; perhaps a lifetime of effort wouldn't even compare to his sister's casual study. But as a young man, how could he be willing to be mediocre? Fighting for it might offer a one percent chance; not fighting for it meant zero chance.
"Brother, Lin Fan called, he wants you to take the phone." Li Yourou hurriedly pushed open the door and whispered with her hand over the phone.