Black Dragon Society.
Lei Bao and Hei Long looked at Yun Fan with adoration. Even they hadn't expected their boss to resolve the Chen family experts in such a short period.
At this moment, they became even more convinced that following Yun Fan was the most brilliant decision they had ever made.
"Boss, we've destroyed seven of the Chen family's factories. The Chen family's losses will exceed five hundred million!"
Hei Long reported the spoils of this operation.
Yun Fan nodded with satisfaction. The spoils were substantial this time, forcing the Chen family to bleed heavily. However, he knew the Chen family would not give up easily. The most exciting part was yet to come.
But this was precisely the outcome he desired, to dismantle the Chen family's foundation piece by piece.
Therefore, he immediately said, "Go and extort another large sum from the Chen family. Keep bleeding them dry!"
"The Chen family will likely not compromise easily!"
Hei Long analyzed. Although the Chen family had suffered heavy losses this time, they had not been crippled.
Yun Fan said with full confidence, "They have no choice. They used foreign influence. If this matter escalates, the Chen family won't be able to handle it. No matter how strong the Chen family is, do they dare to go against the country?"
"Understood!"
The two immediately went to make arrangements.
...
Chen Family Hospital.
Chen Xuan lay on the hospital bed, enduring excruciating pain. His rear had been crippled a few days ago, and now his front was also injured. Every day was an ordeal.
"Jiang Xueyan, I owe my current predicament entirely to you. One day, I will tear you to pieces!"
Chen Xuan let out a useless roar, accidentally aggravating his wound, causing him to let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"Ah!"
"And that bitch Xiu Luo. If my mother hadn't begged for your life back then, would you still be alive? Betraying the Chen family was the biggest mistake of your life."
At this moment, someone entered from outside the door.
"All of you, get out!"
Chen Xuan roared, thinking it was a nurse coming to change his dressing.
However, the person who entered was a beautiful middle-aged woman. Although nearing fifty, she was exceptionally well-maintained, appearing to be in her early thirties.
She was Chen Xuan's mother, Tang Wan.
"Son, why are you being disobedient again?"
Tang Wan said with concern, "Didn't I tell you to rest well and not get angry?"
With that, she tucked Chen Xuan in.
Chen Xuan said dejectedly, "Mom, am I useless? I can't even defeat a bumpkin!"
"Don't be discouraged. You just didn't understand the situation, which led to your defeat!"
Tang Wan said viciously, "That bumpkin won't be arrogant for long. The family won't let him off! When the time comes, I will skin him alive to avenge you."
Chen Xuan's mood did not improve. He said resentfully, "Mom, the family might take back my authority this time!"
The thought made Chen Xuan even more despondent. He had failed the family's trial and caused heavy losses to the Chen family. This also meant he would be out of the running for the family head position.
"Don't worry too much. After you recover, you can continue managing the family's businesses. The position of future family head will still be yours!"
Tang Wan comforted him.
"Mom, are you not lying to me?" Chen Xuan's interest was immediately piqued.
"When has Mom ever lied to you!"
Tang Wan explained, "The Chen family's current status is all thanks to your Uncle Wang's support. If the Chen family dares to strip you of your authority, I'll have Uncle Wang stand up for you. Who would dare to be presumptuous?"
Chen Xuan's heart settled upon hearing this. His Uncle Wang was from Tianmen and had visited the Chen family several times. Everyone in the Chen family treated his Uncle Wang with utmost respect.
Moreover, Uncle Wang treated him very well, like his own son. With Uncle Wang's support, no one in the Chen family would dare to be arrogant.
Seeing Chen Xuan's improved mood, Tang Wan continued to comfort him, "You should focus on recovering now. Once you're healed, I'll personally bring Jiang Xueyan here to serve you!"
"Mom, I'm not 'tired'!"
...
After Yun Fan gave his instructions to the Black Dragon Society, he and Zhao Fanghua returned to their rented apartment.
At this moment, Zhao Fanghua said resentfully, "Junior Brother, I haven't eaten all day. I'm so hungry!"
Yun Fan glanced at the kitchen and asked, "Fifth Senior Sister, would you like me to cook noodles for you?"
"Sure! Let Senior Sister try your delicious noodles!"
Before long, Yun Fan cooked a bowl of noodles, topped with an egg and a sausage, and served it to Zhao Fanghua.
Subsequently, Zhao Fanghua, smelling the aroma, ate without regard for ladylike demeanor. The bowl of noodles was quickly emptied.
Zhao Fanghua wiped her mouth with a tissue and said with lingering satisfaction, "Junior Brother, your noodles are delicious!"
"If they're delicious, I'll cook noodles for you every day!"
Yun Fan said proudly, "My noodle-making skills were taught to me by Seventh Senior Sister. Seventh Senior Sister's technique is the best in the whole village."
"I don't want to eat anymore, I've lost my appetite!"
Zhao Fanghua angrily put down her chopsticks. She was very annoyed that Yun Fan kept mentioning Seventh Senior Sister, as it made her and Leng Ningshuang feel a pang of unease.
Yun Fan was puzzled. Why was Fifth Senior Sister suddenly angry? Perhaps he hadn't cooked the noodles properly, they were uneven, and not cooked through to her liking. He would have to be more careful next time.
However, eating noodles every day wasn't a sustainable plan. So, after saying goodbye to Zhao Fanghua, he went out to buy groceries.
As soon as he left, Jiang Xueyan returned.
Since Bai Zhilan was going to Jinling for her postgraduate entrance exams, she had to leave Jiangnan temporarily. This made Jiang Xueyan overjoyed.
From now on, this place would be her and Yun Fan's private world. So, after happily seeing Bai Zhilan off, she rushed back to deepen her relationship with Yun Fan.
She believed that with a man and a woman alone in a room, sparks would fly. Once Yun Fan realized the beauty of women, he would surely follow her advice and seek treatment.
But upon seeing Zhao Fanghua in the room, she froze. Wasn't this the nurse from the hospital? How did she end up here?
She didn't need to think to know that Yun Fan had likely brought her back.
This made Jiang Xueyan very angry. She cursed Yun Fan for bringing all sorts of people home. Furthermore, when she saw Zhao Fanghua's stunning beauty, she felt a sense of insecurity.
Fortunately, Yun Fan's "parts" were damaged, so she didn't have to worry about Zhao Fanghua making any improper advances. Although she couldn't chase Zhao Fanghua away, as it would make her seem petty in Yun Fan's eyes.
But she had to give Zhao Fanghua a warning, to let her know who was in charge in this house.
With that in mind, she immediately walked in.
"Hello!"
Zhao Fanghua greeted her with a smile, thinking that her Junior Brother had quite the knack for attracting women, living with Jiang Xueyan, who was as renowned as she was.
However, Jiang Xueyan said, "I don't care how you shamelessly managed to stay here, and I won't kick you out. But I make the rules here. You do as I say, understand?"
Zhao Fanghua found it amusing. No one in Jiangnan had ever dared to speak to her, Xiu Luo, like this before. So, she immediately replied, "What will you do if I don't understand?"
"Oh ho! You dare to argue with me!"
Jiang Xueyan said angrily, "If you don't understand, then I'll beat it into you until you do!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Fanghua lunged forward first, and in an instant, easily tripped Jiang Xueyan.
Jiang Xueyan was startled. She hadn't expected this little nurse to be so strong. She thought she had finally encountered a formidable opponent. But she was known for her violent temper, so how could she be afraid?
However, before she could utter any threats, Zhao Fanghua slapped her on the backside.
"Slap, slap, slap, slap!"
Several slaps landed, causing her considerable pain and igniting her fury.
"I'll fight you!"
However, more slaps followed, almost as if her backside was being split open.
"Now tell me, who is the boss?"
"Humph!"
Jiang Xueyan, holding back tears, let out a cold snort, refusing to yield.
"Slap..."
"Are you going to speak or not?"
Finally, Jiang Xueyan relented and said unwillingly, "You're the boss, okay?"
Zhao Fanghua then proudly let her go.
Jiang Xueyan, with teary eyes, inwardly cursed with resentment, "Bitch, you just wait! I'll get even with you sooner or later!"
...
Chen Family Chamber of Commerce.
Hei Long and Lei Bao sat imposingly on a luxurious sofa, facing Chen Qingyun, the patriarch of the Chen family.
Chen Qingyun said coldly, "Gentlemen, your Black Dragon Society has already dealt a significant blow to our Chen family. What else do you want?"
"This challenge was initiated by your Chen family. As the loser, shouldn't you compensate for some of the losses?"
"I advise you to know when to stop!"
Chen Qingyun was furious. When had the Chen family ever suffered such humiliation? But for now, the Chen family had to stabilize the situation before they could continue their plans.
"Enough nonsense. If your Chen family doesn't compensate five hundred million, don't blame our boss for losing his temper!"
Lei Bao reprimanded him immediately.
Chen Qingyun sneered inwardly. He wouldn't be intimidated by these two. So, he immediately said, "Impossible. My Chen family will not compensate a single cent!"
"Is that so?"
Hei Long seemed to have anticipated his refusal. He then said, "You Chen family have long colluded with forces from the Land of the Rising Sun. If this matter is exposed, your Chen family will suffer losses far greater than five hundred million!"
Although Chen Qingyun appeared calm, his heart trembled. It was all his foolish son, Chen Xuan's, fault for involving the foreign influence. Although he had quickly covered up the evidence, if an investigation were to commence, clues would surely surface.
While the Chen family wouldn't be completely ruined, they would undoubtedly incur greater losses. Therefore, he immediately said, "You mustn't speak carelessly. My Chen family is blameless, and you cannot slander us!"
Then, he changed the subject, "However, my Chen family can offer you three hundred million as compensation!"
"Three hundred million? That won't do!" Hei Long did not budge.
Chen Qingyun had a countermeasure. He said, "Our Chen family can only provide three hundred million in cash at this time. Take it or leave it!"
Hei Long saw this and immediately said, "Three hundred million is acceptable. However, I heard that your Chen family's jewelry store has a treasure of its own, something called 'Rainbow Love.' Use that necklace to cover the remaining two hundred million!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyun's face turned grim. "Gentlemen, leave some room for maneuvering, and we can meet again later!"
"Since that's the case, we'll have no choice but to publicize this matter!"
Hei Long said with a playful smile.
"Fine, I'll have someone bring it immediately!"
Chen Qingyun said grimly, "Tell your backers to prepare themselves to face the wrath of my Chen family!"
"Black Dragon Stage, dare to come if you're brave!"
Half an hour later, the two left with the freshly delivered Rainbow Love necklace.
"Big brother, why do you want a broken necklace? Isn't two hundred million in cash more practical?"
Lei Bao's thoughts were simple. Wouldn't it be better to give their boss five hundred million in cash?
"You don't understand?"
Hei Long explained, "There's a bit of a conflict between Boss and Sister-in-law. Wouldn't it be better for Boss to use this necklace to appease Sister-in-law?"
"So that's how it is!" Lei Bao suddenly understood.
Hei Long continued, "When I was registering the project details, I saw Sister-in-law's ID card. Her birthday is in two days. We'll plan something then to give Boss a special surprise!"
"Understood, I guarantee it will be arranged perfectly!"