"A win-win situation?" Chen Fan looked at Huangfu Lin mockingly.
"That's right, Mr. Chen, what do you think?" Huangfu Lin asked.
However, his face was full of confidence, as he couldn't imagine any reason for Chen Fan to refuse his invitation.
Chen Fan retorted, "Selling our country's cultural relics to foreigners, what's the difference between that and being a traitor?"
Huangfu Lin, who was originally confident and smug, instantly changed his expression upon hearing this: "Mr. Chen, you must be joking, right?"
"Do you think I'm joking?"
"Mr. Chen, these cultural relics are just changing owners. Only by realizing their value can they be better protected. What we're doing is for these relics to be passed down through the ages," Huangfu Lin said impassionedly.
Chen Fan sneered, "Heh, passed down through the ages? That's just your excuse to make money. If this gets out, I think people will have their own judgment."
"Mr. Chen, I came here today, to be honest, to give you a way out. One should never block their own path."
"You're threatening me."
"You can think of it that way," Huangfu Lin said, adopting a superior demeanor as he looked at Chen Fan and Da Xiong.
"Bang!"
Da Xiong slammed the table and stood up: "Huangfu Lin, do you think we're afraid of you? You should know, this is Jiangcheng!"
"And then what?" Huangfu Lin glanced at Da Xiong mockingly.
Chen Fan pondered for a moment, waved his hand, and signaled Da Xiong to sit down.
Da Xiong suppressed his anger and sat down beside Chen Fan.
Chen Fan replied, "Alright, I agree."
A smile curved Huangfu Lin's lips: "A wise man knows when to adapt. Mr. Chen is indeed an outstanding young man."
"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Huangfu, but I have one more condition."
"Please state it, Mr. Chen."
"I want Huangfu Qin Yuan to divorce."
"What? You want Huangfu Qin Yuan to divorce?!" Huangfu Lin looked at Chen Fan in confusion.
Chen Fan said, "Let me tell you, my name is Chen Fan, and my mother's name is Long Zhiyun."
"What! You're Long Zhiyun's child?!" Huangfu Lin was instantly shocked and looked at Chen Fan in disbelief.
"Hahaha." Then, Huangfu Lin burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" Chen Fan asked.
"Now I finally understand why you provoked Huangfu Qin Yuan."
"Speaking of your mother, she was a famous beauty in the capital back then. Even I admired her greatly. Alas, beauty is often fleeting."
Chen Fan asked again, "Do you agree to my condition?"
Huangfu Lin frowned slightly and shook his head, "This is not something I can decide. The Huangfu family and the Long family are allied through marriage; this involves the interests of two families."
"Alright," Chen Fan sighed, looking disappointed.
"Don't be discouraged. If things don't go as planned, if my second brother happens to die one day, wouldn't it be the same as not divorcing?"
"Are you implying something?"
"Hahaha, I haven't said anything," Huangfu Lin naturally wouldn't admit it.
After that, the luncheon began.
Exquisite dishes were served, and Huangfu Lin praised the food.
The meal finally concluded at two in the afternoon.
"Mr. Chen, I wish us a pleasant cooperation. Tonight, a shipment will depart from Jiangcheng Port. Today's money is the profit share from this shipment." It was only when Huangfu Lin was leaving that he clarified the purpose of the large sum of money.
Chen Fan nodded, "Please rest assured, Mr. Huangfu."
Hearing Chen Fan's reply, Huangfu Lin left in his car with peace of mind.
As Huangfu Lin's car drove down the mountain, Da Xiong couldn't help but ask, "Brother Fan, are we really going to cooperate with them? This Huangfu Lin always gives me a creepy feeling. I suspect he's not as simple as he seems."
Chen Fan smiled calmly and praised Da Xiong, "Not bad, you're starting to be observant."
"Brother Fan, don't tease me. I know my own limitations. But aren't you afraid that revealing your identity to Huangfu Lin will be detrimental to you?" Da Xiong asked.
A smile played on Chen Fan's lips, "I want him to spread the word."
He knew that as his strength grew, his identity would eventually be exposed. It was better to reveal it beforehand than to be passive later.
"Brother Fan, are we really going to help them transport these goods abroad today?" Da Xiong asked.
Chen Fan fell into thought, "Let's wait until the goods arrive tonight. I have a feeling things aren't that simple."
"Yes, Brother Fan!" Da Xiong nodded.
However, Da Xiong's expression was somber.
"What's wrong?" Chen Fan asked.
"Brother Fan, I think Huangfu Qin Yuan is too much of a threat to us. How about I find someone to take care of him in the capital? Didn't Huangfu Lin just suggest something similar?" Da Xiong mused.
Chen Fan shook his head, "That's his trap. If we dare to act against Huangfu Qin Yuan, the Huangfu family will surely not let us off. At that time, only Huangfu Lin will benefit from the situation."
"Then what do we do?"
"What do you think is the relationship between Huangfu Lin and Huangfu Qin Yuan?"
"They've been feuding for decades; many people know that."
"Then let them fight even harder. Huangfu Lin knows my identity, so he'll definitely contact Huangfu Qin Yuan. Then, we'll have Song Wenting spread the news that Huangfu Qin Yuan is incompetent and can't even protect his own woman, who was abducted by a mysterious person. Huangfu Qin Yuan will surely think his elder brother is behind this."
"This will definitely enrage Huangfu Qin Yuan."
"I want to enrage him. People only make mistakes when they lose their composure, and that's when we'll have an opportunity."
As expected, while Huangfu Lin was on his way to Jiangcheng Airport, he called Huangfu Qin Yuan.
Huangfu Lin would naturally not miss such an opportunity to mock his brother.
Meanwhile, Chen Fan and Da Xiong left Yue Wang Tower and drove to the port.
By evening, several trucks carrying containers arrived at the port.
At the same time, Chen Fan received a text message from Huangfu Lin saying the goods had arrived and must be shipped out tonight.
Chen Fan and Da Xiong approached the trucks.
"Mr. Chen, these are the goods arranged by Mr. Huangfu. Mr. Huangfu instructed that these containers cannot be opened," a follower accompanying the trucks said to Chen Fan cautiously.
"Don't worry, I won't open them," Chen Fan replied. He walked around the trucks, held his breath, and soon, the situation inside the containers was completely visible to him.
After a moment, a playful smile appeared on Chen Fan's face.