"City Lord of Dragon Capital, you have quite the demeanor, enjoying your solitary drink!"
A voice emerged, causing the City Lord of Dragon Capital to tremble violently. As a War Spirit expert, he could sense anyone approaching, but now, the voice had arrived, and he had no idea of the speaker's location. If it were an enemy, he would be in grave danger.
"No need to look, I'm right in front of you!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent as he looked towards the City Lord of Dragon Capital. He didn't place much importance on a mere city lord.
"So it's Lord Lu!"
The City Lord of Dragon Capital quickly cupped his fists, his expression shifting. Lu Fan had destroyed the Xia family with a mere wave of his hand that day, and now he had come to the City Lord's mansion, making him uneasy.
"I heard that many industries in Dragon Capital have connections to the City Lord's mansion!"
Lu Fan sat down, narrowing his eyes.
"Your Lordship, you are perceptive. While many industries in Dragon Capital are indeed related to the City Lord's mansion, I dare not claim them for myself!" The City Lord of Dragon Capital said repeatedly, "These things are all to be handed over to the Dragon Kingdom!"
"I see!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "So, this matter has nothing to do with you?"
"What happened? For Your Lordship to personally come here!" the City Lord of Dragon Capital probed, not daring to show any negligence. He knew Lu Fan's methods and status. If he didn't attend to Lu Fan properly, it would be his fault.
"A friend of mine attended a painting exhibition and purchased a 'Peacock Linglong' painting!" Lu Fan said coldly. "He spent a full ten million, only for the final appraisal to declare it a fake!"
"Painting exhibition?" The City Lord of Dragon Capital was taken aback and then looked at the elder beside him. "Steward Wu, doesn't the painting exhibition belong to the City Lord's mansion?"
"City Lord, the painting exhibition is indeed an industry of the City Lord's mansion!" Steward Wu nodded. "However, the auction houses within the exhibition generally abide by rules and regulations. How would they dare to do such a thing?"
"So, you're implying I'm slandering them?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "Or do you think I've come to the City Lord's mansion to extort you?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
Steward Wu hurriedly knelt down, his face turning pale. Even the person the City Lord was wary of, how could he dare to offend him? If this esteemed gentleman was displeased, he feared great calamity would befall him.
"Your Lordship, please don't be angry!" The City Lord of Dragon Capital said repeatedly. "It's just a matter of ten million. I'll have someone retrieve it now, and I won't trouble you!"
"Ten million is just a number in my eyes!" Lu Fan said coldly. "I've come today to have you investigate thoroughly whether the auction house tampered with anything! If that is indeed the case, then justice must be served!"
"I understand!" The City Lord of Dragon Capital nodded quickly.
"Tomorrow, at Jiangjing Longting, I expect to see you!"
Lu Fan said, then walked towards the exit. "Remember, do not reveal my identity!"
After Lu Fan left, the City Lord of Dragon Capital's expression changed instantly. He looked at Steward Wu and said, "What kind of job are you doing? If I remember correctly, the painting exhibition was your responsibility!"
"City Lord, please calm your anger. I will investigate immediately!" Steward Wu said hurriedly, not daring to delay in the slightest.
"It's best to have results by tonight!" The City Lord of Dragon Capital stated directly. "This person is not someone to be trifled with. If we offend him, even destroying the City Lord's mansion wouldn't be too much!"
Steward Wu nodded repeatedly. How could he not know this? Lu Fan's name resonated thunderously in Dragon Capital.
The next day, at Jiangjing Longting, Lu Fan woke up early, prepared breakfast, and waited outside the living room. Over the years, he had spent less and less time with Lin Ke, so Lu Fan was diligent in wanting to make up for it.
Looking at the breakfast on the table, Jiang Meili exclaimed in surprise, "Did you make this?"
"Naturally!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Seeing your spirits, you seem to have recovered well. You didn't seem to care at all about losing ten million yesterday!"
"It's better if you don't mention it. Now that you've said it, I'm starting to feel the pain again!" Jiang Meili gave him a sideways glance.
"Xiao Fan, what's gotten into you today?" Lin Ke came downstairs. "You've made so much breakfast?"
"Over the years, I've been busy with my own affairs and haven't had the chance to take care of you, so I want to treat you better!" Lu Fan chuckled softly.
"Wow, so happy!"
Jiang Meili grabbed Lin Ke. "Xiao Ke, you are truly so happy!"
"Cough, cough!"
Lin Ke coughed lightly, a hint of embarrassment on her face. "Sister Jiang, you lost all your savings yesterday, yet today you seem like nothing happened!"
"Alas, I don't want to be like this, but things have already happened, and there's nothing I can do!" Jiang Meili said helplessly. "But don't worry, Xiao Ke, I will definitely repay the two million you lent me, even if I have to sell everything I own!"
"Saying that makes us strangers!"
Lin Ke said directly. "We are college roommates, and you even helped me connect with Zhao's Group. A mere two million is nothing!"
"It might truly be nothing to you, but it's not like that for me!" Jiang Meili said earnestly.
"Don't worry, didn't I say yesterday? Judging by your fortune, that ten million will be recovered soon!" Lu Fan said with a smile.
Jiang Meili could only offer an awkward smile. She knew these were Lu Fan's words of comfort and didn't take them to heart.
As they were talking, several cars suddenly arrived outside. These cars looked quite distinctive, causing Jiang Meili to become a little flustered.
"May I ask if you are Miss Jiang?"
The City Lord of Dragon Capital inquired, glancing at Lu Fan simultaneously, his eyes filled with reverence.
"That's right, I am Jiang Meili!"
Jiang Meili nodded. "Are you...?"
"This is the City Lord of Dragon Capital!" Steward Wu explained. "There was a quality issue with the 'Peacock Linglong' painting you purchased at the exhibition auction yesterday. The City Lord has personally come to apologize!"
"The City Lord of Dragon Capital, personally apologizing!"
Jiang Meili trembled violently, her heart filled with unease. She was merely a small manager in a company; what right did she have to warrant a personal visit and apology from the City Lord?
"Miss Jiang, I am truly sorry. There was an oversight at the exhibition!" The City Lord of Dragon Capital said solemnly. "However, I have dealt with them, and here is ten million!"
The City Lord of Dragon Capital held out a card and handed it to Jiang Meili. Jiang Meili was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond. She had never imagined that this ten million would be recovered.
"To compensate for the oversight at the exhibition, the City Lord has personally found the original 'Peacock Linglong' painting and is gifting it to Miss Jiang for free!"
Steward Wu said with a smile. "Bring the painting up!"
Two attendants brought the painting and presented it to Jiang Meili.
"This absolutely won't do!" Jiang Meili said repeatedly. "I am already very grateful that the money has been returned. How can I allow the City Lord to spend more!"
"After all, it was the City Lord's mansion's mistake, this is only right!"
The City Lord of Dragon Capital said repeatedly, his gaze occasionally shifting to Lu Fan, as if he were acting based on Lu Fan's expression. If Lu Fan were to become displeased, not only would he cease to be the City Lord, but he might not even be able to keep his life.