"Private matters!"
Concise, decisive, leaving no room for the Dragon Head to try and retain him further.
Inside the Phoenix Hall, the atmosphere once again sank into oppression.
In the span of ten short minutes, Qin Tianyou felt as if a year had passed.
After a long pause, the Dragon Head's sigh could be heard: "Let the past be the past. I know you're unhappy, and I will give you an explanation for what happened three years ago."
"As long as you come back."
Another plea.
Qin Tianyou's heart, however, was filled with extreme anxiety, as he too awaited Chen Fan's answer.
A mere minute felt like a century.
"I will consider it."
Chen Fan spoke softly.
These four short words made the Dragon Head once again clearly grasp Chen Fan's resolve.
"It's getting late, so I'll be leaving now. You should also return quickly and not cause turmoil in Hangjiang."
The reappearance of the Undefeated War God, with elites from the Raptor Squad gathered in Hangjiang, had already drawn the attention of many.
If the Dragon Head lingered in Hangjiang, the heavens would change!
"Alright, I'll go back and await your news."
The Dragon Head stood up, and before leaving, he turned back to say: "I look forward to your return!"
Chen Fan nodded, his backside still firmly planted in the chair. Qin Tianyou quickly stood up and, with a military salute, watched the Dragon Head depart.
This was the difference!
The Undefeated War God treated everyone with the same demeanor.
Even the face of the Emperor himself would depend on his mood before he would consider granting it!
This was also why Qin Tianyou admired him.
A man of iron and blood, with an unyielding spirit!
"Are you really not planning to return?" As soon as the Dragon Head left, Qin Tianyou voiced the question that had been weighing on his heart: "China needs you!"
"Moreover, I've never seen the Dragon Head speak in such a tone."
"Whoosh!"
Chen Fan's expression instantly turned cold: "Are you telling me what to do?"
Qin Tianyou's face changed in fear. Despite being the captain of the Raptor Squad, in front of Chen Fan, he felt like a raw recruit. With just a glance, he dared not utter another word. This was the pressure brought by the Undefeated War God!
After a long silence, Qin Tianyou asked the long-held doubt: "Why did you suddenly disappear back then? For three years, there was no news of you. We thought—"
Suddenly, the temperature in the room plummeted.
The smile on Chen Fan's face was replaced by a murderous aura.
He spoke each word deliberately, with powerful resonance.
"Because of a promise, I had to lie low for three years." Chen Fan, uncharacteristically, said a bit more. "And today is the last day of that promise!"
Chen Fan was the Undefeated War God; who in the world could pose a threat to him?
Hearing him say this, Qin Tianyou's confusion deepened: "Who made this three-year promise with you?"
Whoosh—
Chen Fan's expression instantly turned ice-cold. "Do not ask what you shouldn't ask."
The coldness in Chen Fan's tone made Qin Tianyou dare not press further.
"I'm tired. Arrange accommodation for me at a hotel." Divorce was a certainty, and Chen Fan did not want to return to the Su family to live tonight.
"Understood."
Upon checking into the presidential suite at the Hanhai Hotel, Chen Fan's brows furrowed, as he repeatedly pondered Su Yingxia's words.
He remembered the events of fifteen years ago vividly; how could Su Yingxia have no recollection at all?
Over the past three years, he had probed Su Yingxia countless times, and the answers were consistently the same.
Most importantly, Su Yingxia's expression did not seem like deliberate concealment, but rather genuine ignorance!
Could it be…
Chen Fan's expression suddenly turned grim. He picked up his phone and dialed a number that had been dormant for three years.
The phone rang only twice before being answered.
"Hello!"
A melodious, pleasant, yet somewhat cold female voice came from the other end of the line.
"It's me!"
Just these two simple words immediately made Han Shuying, on the other end of the phone, stand up with immense excitement.
She covered her mouth, almost crying out!
If anyone saw the female CEO in charge of China's largest conglomerate acting so flustered, they would be astonished!
Who was it that could make the renowned, aloof CEO Han Shuying display such girlish behavior?
And what matter could move her so deeply?
Only Han Shuying herself knew who was speaking on the other end of the line!
What this voice signified!
Three years!
The mysterious man who had once, single-handedly, built the greatest conglomerate in Greater China—Mr. Long!
He had disappeared for a full three years!
Now, he had finally returned!
Han Shuying suppressed her surging emotions and quickly asked, "Where are you? I'll fly back to pick you up immediately!"
"Hangjiang."
"Hangjiang?"
While instructing her secretary to arrange her travel, Han Shuying said, "Rest well tonight. I'll arrive in Hangjiang the day after tomorrow at the latest."
Chen Fan thought for a moment and said, "If I recall correctly, Hangjiang's top group, Shengshi Group, is also a subsidiary of Longteng, isn't it?"
"Yes, Mr. Long!"
Chen Fan instructed, "Tomorrow morning, I'll head directly to Shengshi Group headquarters. Make arrangements for them to convene a board meeting; I have important matters for them to attend to."
With that, he hung up the phone.
On the other end, Han Shuying's heart could not calm down for a long time.
For three years, that man had been incommunicado, as if he had vanished from the face of the earth.
And she had searched for him desperately for three years!
Suddenly hearing news of him, her heart felt as though it would leap out of her chest. She wished she had wings to instantly appear in Hangjiang, before that man!
Her secretary, seeing the blush on her face, was utterly shocked.
Was this still the same icy beauty CEO who had amazed the entire capital and shown no favor to any young master or wealthy heir?
Who exactly was this Mr. Long on the phone?
Just as the secretary was lost in thought, a cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Hasn't the itinerary been arranged yet?"
"Ah? I... I'll arrange it immediately!"
Han Shuying looked outside her office and snapped, "No matter what method you use, I must be in Hangjiang the day after tomorrow at the latest!"
Then, remembering something, she quickly made another call.
"Immediately notify all members of the Shengshi Group board of directors that they must arrive at the group headquarters by 8 AM tomorrow. Mr. Long of Longteng has important instructions!"
"Anyone who is late will be directly removed from the group!"
Han Shuying had regained her demeanor of an icy CEO.
Decisive and efficient, without any hesitation!
As soon as this call ended, Shengshi Group erupted.
Upon receiving the news, the Shengshi directors, whose slightest movements could shake the entire Hangjiang, were all filled with excitement.
Those who were not in Hangjiang immediately rushed back overnight!
The mysterious Mr. Long was the ultimate Boss behind Longteng Group, the parent company of Shengshi Group.
Rumor had it that this Mr. Long controlled more than half of Greater China's wealth.
He was the faith of countless Longteng employees.
An undefeated legend!
For them to be able to meet Mr. Long in their lifetime would be a regretless end, and the greatest honor of their lives!
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