"This is big trouble!" Zhang Yong cursed, "Are you crazy? You dare to hit people from the Tai'an Security Company, didn't you see how many of them showed up?"
Lu Fan paid no mind, pulling Lin Ke'er towards the exit. The man in sunglasses slowly rose, his face a mask of fury, "Tear this kid apart! Not a single one of them leaves today."
Zhang Yong and the others were terrified. Surrounded by numerous men, they even hid behind the girls, figuring at least the girls in front would prevent the men from acting rashly.
The club was in chaos, lights flickering incessantly. Many classmates looked towards Liu Xuanhao, but he was helpless. Despite his family's wealth and influence, they were merely a small operation; companies like Tai'an Security Company wouldn't even bat an eye.
Lin Ke'er and Lin Jia trembled, huddling behind Lu Fan.
Lu Fan remained unfazed. He had seen such scenes countless times before and could handle them with his own strength.
"Wait!"
Just then, a voice echoed from outside.
"Who dares to ruin my business, this ignorant fool!"
The man in sunglasses cursed, turning to look outside. Upon seeing who had arrived, his face instantly turned panicked. "It's Brother Dazhuang, why are you here?"
"You have quite the nerve! You dare to lay hands on someone from the Qinglong Gate?" Dazhuang's voice was cold. "When did security companies become so arrogant?"
"There's someone from the Qinglong Gate here?" The man in sunglasses quickly plastered a smile on his face. "I truly didn't know, Brother Dazhuang, please forgive me!"
*Slap...*
Dazhuang delivered a sharp slap. "Ignorant fool!"
The man in sunglasses repeatedly apologized, wondering which deity he had offended. In Qingzhou, they feared no one except the Qinglong Gate.
"Mr. Lu!" Dazhuang cupped his fists towards Lu Fan. "I apologize for startling you."
"It's alright!" Lu Fan waved his hand and smiled at Lin Ke'er and Lin Jia, "We can leave now!"
Lin Ke'er and Lin Jia stood stunned, as if in a dream. They had been facing imminent danger moments ago, and now they could leave. The man in sunglasses had even been slapped – it all seemed too surreal.
Even Zhang Yong stood dumbfounded, unable to recover for a long time. Only Liu Xuanhao's eyes gleamed. He had witnessed grander spectacles, and in such a situation, Lu Fan's identity was undoubtedly not simple.
"Lin Jia, you can't abandon us!" Zhang Qian said urgently, "If you leave, we're doomed. Today is your birthday, and we came specifically to celebrate!"
Lin Jia looked conflicted. The only reason he could leave was through his connection with Lin Ke'er, and in the current situation, he couldn't say much.
Lin Ke'er, however, was kind. She turned to Lu Fan and asked, "Brother Lu Fan, they are all my classmates, is there any way..."
Lu Fan glanced at Zhang Yong, then turned back to Zhang Qian. "Do you also want to leave?"
They both nodded quickly, their eyes filled with respect. They knew Lu Fan could definitely resolve this matter.
"For Ke'er's sake, I'll try!"
Lu Fan called Dazhuang aside and then smiled, "Why are you here? The recent incidents all seem to be related to the Qinglong Gate. Could it be that the Qinglong Gate deliberately arranged this?"
"Mr. Lu is joking," Dazhuang replied quickly. "The Gate Master cares deeply for Mr. Lu and has specifically sent people to secretly follow you! No matter what Mr. Lu needs, as long as the Qinglong Gate intervenes, it can definitely be resolved!"
"He is thoughtful. If I have time, I will invite him for a meal," Lu Fan nodded. "These few people are friends, so please don't trouble them. Have the Tai'an Company people withdraw."
"Mr. Lu is right!" Dazhuang nodded, then looked towards the man in sunglasses.
In a few brief words, the man in sunglasses nodded no less than ten times. Finally, all the people he brought withdrew, not daring to linger for even a moment.
Seeing everyone leave, Dazhuang cupped his fists towards Lu Fan. "If there's nothing else, I'll be going!"
Lu Fan nodded, unconcerned. He could tell that Han Yunhai was deliberately trying to recruit him, and no matter what trouble Lu Fan encountered, the Qinglong Gate would step in to resolve it.
But this was for the best, at least he wouldn't have to act himself.
"It's getting late, we should head back soon," Lu Fan said. "If we're home late, Grandma Guihua will be mad at me."
"We'll go back right away!" Lin Ke'er nodded quickly. She had initially thought Lu Fan was an extremely ordinary person, but for some reason, after what had just happened, Lu Fan seemed somewhat mysterious in her eyes.
After they left, Zhang Yong breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the ground. "Tonight was too close. If it weren't for that Lu guy, I would have been finished."
"You can't say that. It's good to have him, but even without him, the man in sunglasses wouldn't have done anything to us," Zhang Qian remarked, not showing any gratitude to Lu Fan.
Several classmates beside them looked on with disdain. When the man in sunglasses was present, Zhang Qian had been more timid than anyone, but now she seemed rather ungracious.
"We underestimated him!" Liu Xuanhao chuckled. "No wonder he can win over the beautiful women. He's probably hiding his true strength."
"I think so too!" Zhang Yong nodded. "If he didn't have some ability, how could he make the Tai'an Company people leave!"
Meanwhile, on the road, Lin Ke'er looked at Lu Fan. "Brother Lu Fan, who exactly are you? Do you have to explain what happened tonight?"
"Of course, I'm your Brother Lu Fan," Lu Fan said with an awkward smile. "Must I even be questioned about this?"
"But why did they all listen to you tonight?" Lin Ke'er asked, perplexed.
"Maybe it's because I'm handsome," Lu Fan said helplessly. "Don't ask any more questions. Just focus on your studies. You're graduating soon, and once you enter society, you'll have to bear a lot of pressure."
"I understand, I'll work hard!" Lin Ke'er said earnestly. "I'll work hard to make Grandma live a good life, and Brother Lu Fan too!"
"That's the spirit!"
Lu Fan nodded, a look of relief on his face.
In Pingmin Village, Grandma Guihua sat in the courtyard, looking tired but not returning to her room.
Only after Lu Fan and Lin Ke'er arrived did she finally relax. After all, it was so late, and she was naturally very worried.
"Grandma, why aren't you asleep so late?" Lin Ke'er came to Grandma Guihua's side.
"Of course, I'm waiting for you. You played too late tonight. You can't do this anymore," Grandma Guihua said seriously. "There are many bad people outside; what if something happens?"
"It's okay! With Brother Lu Fan here, nothing will happen," Lin Ke'er said coquettishly.
Grandma Guihua shot her a look. "Fortunately, Xiao Fan went with you. Otherwise, I would have come looking for you myself. You're so beautiful, it's not safe outside!"
"Don't worry, Grandma. With me here from now on, Ke'er will be safe," Lu Fan said with a smile. "It's also getting late, so you should get some rest."