"Brother Shen, please don't be impulsive," Manager Qian quickly said. "Lord Lu is famous, yet he can associate with your daughter on equal terms. If he doesn't want to reveal his identity, and you go to apologize, wouldn't that be exposing his secrets!"
"Then what should I do?" Shen Guofeng asked in surprise. "Should I just wait for death?"
"That's out of the question!" Manager Qian stated directly. "Pretend you know nothing, but absolutely do not offend him easily!"
Shen Guofeng nodded repeatedly. He had long heard of the reputation of Lord Lu of Jiangnan, and how could he dare to offend him easily.
However, if Lu Fan harbored resentment from the words spoken just now, he would be in trouble.
"We'll go over and toast them now, but this matter cannot be revealed to Shen Xiaoxiao," Manager Qian reminded again. "If a word slips out, I fear none of us will have an easy time."
"Understood, understood, of course I understand!"
Shen Guofeng quickly nodded, not daring to be negligent. He deeply regretted his actions now. Who was Lord Lu of Jiangnan? He controlled numerous businesses in Jiangnan and was also a master cultivator, not someone they could easily offend.
Meanwhile, at another table, Gu Wen poured a cup of wine. "Master, I'll personally toast you! To be able to become your disciple is my honor."
"You speak well!" Lu Fan chuckled, downing the wine in his hand. "But now that you've become my disciple, will my family have any objections?"
Lu Fan was well aware that Gu Wen was a direct descendant of a prestigious family of medicine and martial arts. To easily take someone as a master would likely cause a stir if word got back.
"Master, please rest assured, the Gu family will never interfere," Gu Wen quickly said. "Besides, Master's strength is extraordinary, and his medical skills are superb. To be able to study under Master, I have benefited greatly."
"You do speak well!" Han Yunhai rolled his eyes. "But what you said is not wrong. You are indeed fortunate to have Lu Xian sheng as your master!"
Gu Wen also nodded eagerly. When Lu Fan made his move, he was certain that Lu Fan was no ordinary person. Becoming Lu Fan's disciple would only bring him benefits.
"We have to go to Niutou Mountain tomorrow. Are you all ready?" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly asked. "Niutou Mountain is extremely dangerous. Although there are many heavenly spiritual medicines there, obtaining them is not easy at all."
"Are you having second thoughts about what you just said?" Lu Fan glanced at her. "If you're really scared, then we'll go by ourselves!"
"Don't be ridiculous. I'm from Chuzhou, how could I fear going to Niutou Mountain?" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly replied. "Leave this matter to me. I'll lead the way personally today."
"Then thank you, Miss Shen," Han Yunhai raised his wine glass. "I'll toast Miss Shen. Tomorrow, we will rely entirely on Miss Shen!"
Shen Xiaoxiao patted her chest, appearing quite bold, as if everything was under her control in her eyes.
Just then, Manager Qian and Shen Guofeng approached with wine glasses, looking quite polite.
"Dad, why are you here?" Shen Xiaoxiao stood up. "I'll be back after dinner. You don't need to worry about me."
Shen Guofeng didn't say much, but respectfully looked at Lu Fan. "Mr. Lu, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I hope you don't take it to heart. This person is just straightforward!"
"Manager Shen is too kind," Lu Fan nodded slightly. "There was nothing inappropriate just now. Shen Xiaoxiao and I are friends, Manager Shen. Why do you need to be so polite to me?"
"That's right!" Manager Qian quickly added. "Young people just love to liven things up."
"Mr. Lu, we'd like to toast you," Manager Qian smiled. "Meeting is fate, and we cannot be disrespectful."
Lu Fan was a little surprised. He raised his wine glass and drank. Everyone else, except Lu Fan, was also very surprised, especially Shen Xiaoxiao.
Shen Guofeng's attitude had undergone a 180-degree turn, which made her unaccustomed. Under normal circumstances, Shen Guofeng always looked down on his friends.
"You two are too kind," Han Yunhai chuckled. "Mr. Lu still has to go to Niutou Mountain tomorrow, so we won't be able to return all the toasts!"
"Niutou Mountain?" Manager Qian smiled. "That's a good place. I've heard that heavenly spiritual medicines can be found there, but it's also a bit dangerous. I have many bodyguards at home. Would you like them to accompany you?"
Gu Wen sat aside, feeling a bit surprised. The attitudes of these two were completely different from before, which made him even more perplexed.
"There's no need for that!" Shen Xiaoxiao quickly said. "I already have a few bodyguards!"
"That's right, that's right. The Shen family also has over a dozen bodyguards," Shen Guofeng quickly added. "If they go to Niutou Mountain together, they can also protect you all."
"Mr. Lu said that he doesn't need to make a big fuss," Han Yunhai said with a smile. "Everyone, you don't need to be so polite. We probably won't encounter any risks going to Niutou Mountain."
"In that case, we wish you all a triumphant return tomorrow," Manager Qian quickly said. "We won't disturb you any further!"
Lu Fan didn't say much. He sat down only after they left, but he realized that these two probably already knew his identity, otherwise, they wouldn't act this way.
"Mr. Lu, you have a lot of influence!" Shen Xiaoxiao teased. "You're the only one who can get Uncle Qian and my dad to toast you!"
"Is that so? I also feel I have quite a bit of influence?" Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. "But speaking of which, if I don't return their toast when they personally come to toast me, wouldn't that be impolite!"
"Allow me to do it instead," Gu Wen said. "After all, I am Master's disciple."
"No need, I'll go myself!" Lu Fan waved his hand and slowly got up.
Han Yunhai sat aside and didn't say much.
Shen Xiaoxiao nodded. It was understandable for Lu Fan to return the toast. After all, within Chuzhou, their Chu family held significant authority. Building a good relationship with her father would be very beneficial for Lu Fan.
Returning to his seat, Shen Guofeng asked, "Brother Qian, are we doing the right thing?"
"Of course, it's the right thing," Manager Qian nodded. "However, we must be careful with our words and actions in the future. Lord Lu of Jiangnan is not someone we can afford to provoke."
Shen Guofeng nodded repeatedly. Offending Lord Lu would be equivalent to the ruin of their entire family. Such a serious matter, how could he dare to offend him?
"But speaking of which, Xiaoxiao is quite good-looking and has a close relationship with Lord Lu," Manager Qian smiled. "If Lord Lu could become your son-in-law, the entire Shen family would likely become famous overnight."
"But I heard that Lord Lu is already married?" Shen Guofeng asked in surprise. "The Lin family of Jiangbei!"
"Of course, I know that!" Manager Qian nodded. "Ever since they hitched themselves to Lord Lu, the Lin family of Jiangbei has looked down upon everyone. Few forces dare to oppose them. However, for someone like Lord Lu, how could he have only one woman!"
Shen Guofeng understood, seeming to grasp the implication. Even becoming someone close to Lu Fan would allow their Shen family to rise in status.