When Chen Fan hung up the phone, Han Wei asked, "Something up? Do you want me to go with you?"
Chen Fan glanced at Han Wei and saw a trace of anticipation in her eyes.
He quickly shook his head and said, "No need, and no rush."
"Han Wei, you should know the details of what happened yesterday. Someone left a mark in that warehouse, codenamed Spider."
"Your Han family has considerable influence in this area, find out who this Spider is for me!" Chen Fan said.
Han Wei replied, "That's no problem, but since that person dared to leave a codename, they're surely not afraid of being investigated!"
Chen Fan nodded, "Even so, something must be done. Whether that Spider continues to gloat in the shadows or feels nervous, it doesn't matter."
Han Wei nodded in understanding.
If they did nothing, it would make the other party feel that something was amiss.
What Chen Fan wanted now was to make the other party believe that everything was still within the normal range, within controllable limits.
After finishing this, Chen Fan still wasn't in a hurry. He chatted with Han Wei for a while longer before getting up to leave and drive back to the company.
It was already four in the afternoon when he returned to the company. Yu Fuguo had been waiting for some time.
Seeing Chen Fan return, he showed no impatience, greeting him enthusiastically and saying, "Mr. Chen, your place is truly magnificent, worthy of being the Long Teng Kyoto Branch!"
As a branch of the Long Teng Group, the entire building belonged to Long Teng Group, so it was naturally magnificent.
Of course, Long Teng didn't have that much business in Kyoto, so half of the building was rented out to other companies for offices.
"This is nothing magnificent. The Long Teng headquarters is the real deal."
Chen Fan said dismissively, "A mere branch general manager is hardly worth mentioning. When my uncle becomes the CEO of Long Teng, the entire Long Teng will be at my beck and call!"
A glint flashed in Yu Fuguo's eyes, and he smiled, "Mr. Chen indeed has lofty ambitions. If I could become a branch manager of Long Teng, I would be completely satisfied and eternally grateful."
"Therefore, your level is too low!"
Chen Fan laughed heartily, asked someone to make tea, and said, "Actually, coming to the Kyoto branch is just to gain some experience, a formality. After working here for a year or a half, I'll have to return to headquarters!"
"Mr. Chen is young and accomplished, and naturally has a bright future."
Yu Fuguo flattered him. After the employee who was making tea left, he smiled and asked, "I still don't know which of the Long Teng elders is Mr. Chen's uncle?"
"My uncle? You definitely know him, Su Yuanchun," Chen Fan said. "My uncle and Mr. Long built this empire together, creating this Long Teng Group worth trillions. Yet, the position of CEO was given to a mere woman like Han Shuying!"
"Mr. Long no longer handles the group's day-to-day affairs and has been missing for several years."
Chen Fan continued, "How can a woman command respect? The group will eventually be ruled by my uncle!"
"Indeed, indeed!"
Hearing such inside information, Yu Fuguo's thoughts churned, and he said, "With Mr. Chen's background, you can walk around Long Teng like you own the place."
"Isn't that right?" Chen Fan crossed his legs and sneered, "Some people don't know what's good for them, thinking I'm too young and giving me lip service, but they still end up packing their bags and leaving? I can't speak for headquarters, but here in the Kyoto branch, I call the shots. Whatever I say goes, and there's only one outcome for those who oppose me!"
"Some people even want to complain to headquarters, how ridiculous! If it were useful, would that little slut Han Shuying have approved my investment plan?"
"What investment plan?" Yu Fuguo inquired.
"It's not really a plan, just asking headquarters to allocate ten billion yuan for me to make some investments!"
"Ten billion?"
Yu Fuguo's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "What kind of projects are you looking for, Mr. Chen? I can help scout for them. I can't say for sure about anything else, but on this small piece of land in Kyoto, I know many friends. I can make connections for any project."
"You wouldn't understand!"
Chen Fan smiled mysteriously and stopped the topic while drinking his tea, saying, "Let's not talk about this. Drink your tea."
Yu Fuguo was very sensible. Although his mind was buzzing with excitement, he also followed suit and changed the subject.
Ten billion yuan in investment was an undeniable temptation for him.
If he could get a piece of the pie, wouldn't his small investment company be able to feast?
His breathing quickened.
He was in the investment business himself, albeit on a small scale involving mortgages and loans, with a usurious nature.
Therefore, even with just a mention from Chen Fan, he knew how much room there was for maneuverability.
But he was also a patient person. He raised his teacup and smiled, "Let's drink tea. It's truly my honor and opportunity to know Mr. Chen..."
The two then drank tea and chatted.
With Yu Fuguo's deliberate attempts to please and flatter, they conversed very pleasantly.
It had to be said that Yu Fuguo truly had exceptional skills in this regard. His timely flattery, his subtle probing, and his ability to read people's expressions easily made him seem like a friend.
Of course, without such abilities, Yu Fuguo wouldn't have been noticed and become a special pawn.
Time flew by, and it was already time for dinner. Yu Fuguo said, "Mr. Chen, we agreed to treat you to a welcome dinner. Shall we head out now?"
"Where to?"
Chen Fan appropriately showed a shift in his attitude towards Yu Fuguo.
Previously, he had displayed a condescending attitude and hadn't taken Yu Fuguo seriously.
But now, after more than an hour of conversation, he had become a little interested in Yu Fuguo, and getting to know him better wouldn't be bad.
"Ah, of course, we must choose the best place to welcome Mr. Chen. If you trust your brother, I guarantee you'll be satisfied tonight!"
With a smile that men understood, Yu Fuguo said, "Let's go. If we don't have a blast tonight, it's my fault. You won't have to bother with me again in the future!"
Chen Fan nodded and said, "Alright, I'll make a call!"
"Then I'll wait for you in the parking lot downstairs!"
Yu Fuguo also needed to make some specific arrangements. After saying this, he left the office first.
Chen Fan called the Vice President, Gu Weidong, and said, "Mr. Yu just invited me to dinner. You'll come along."
"Me?" Gu Weidong hesitated.
He actually didn't want to get too close to Chen Fan.
But Chen Fan didn't give him a chance to refuse. "I need someone to drive, and you shouldn't drink during the meal."
Gu Weidong reluctantly agreed.
So Chen Fan left work and went downstairs with Gu Weidong.
Yu Fuguo was waiting there. After greeting them, he drove a BMW and led the way.
As dusk fell, the two cars arrived at a large building.
Glancing at the place, Gu Weidong said, "So it's Yun Jian Club. That Mr. Yu is quite generous with his invitations!"
His tone carried a hint of something peculiar.
Chen Fan didn't mind and asked with a smile, "Is this place very famous?"
"It's a notoriously expensive pleasure-seeking place, full of beautiful women, a paradise for men!"
Gu Weidong said jokingly.
Chen Fan replied, "Then go all out and have fun."
After getting out of the car, he met up with Yu Fuguo and walked into the opulent lobby.