"Zhao Zhi, what's the deal with this bug?" Da Xiong asked coldly.
Zhao Zhi's voice sounded flustered. He had heard everything that happened here through the bug: "Brother Xiong, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. I was just afraid this kid would talk nonsense, and also afraid of missing your instructions."
"If I'm not mistaken, what I just said has already reached Ma Peng's ears, right?" Chen Fan suddenly asked.
"No, no, absolutely not," Zhao Zhi's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"That's good. I don't like people who play both sides," Chen Fan said again.
"Yes, yes, yes, Master Fan, don't worry, I, Zhao Zhi, will absolutely be loyal to you! I agree to all the conditions you just mentioned!" Zhao Zhi wasn't an idiot, of course he knew what to say now.
After a few more flattering words, Zhao Zhi respectfully hung up the phone.
Far away in Longhua City, after the call ended, Zhao Zhi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a tissue.
However, at this moment, Zhao Zhi's phone rang again.
Looking at the caller ID, Zhao Zhi's expression changed slightly, because this number was from Ma Yi in Fengyu City.
It was his request that he had placed a bug in that man's necklace.
And Ma Yi was Ma Peng's younger brother, and Ma Peng was currently in Fengyu City.
"Brother Ma," Zhao Zhi said, sounding a little flustered as he answered the call.
"Why is the content from the bug gone? Send me the rest," Ma Yi ordered.
Because of Ma Peng's connection, Ma Yi's influence and prestige in South China were second only to Cheng Hua, who was by Ma Peng's side. Zhao Zhi and the others dared not provoke them.
"Brother Ma, what do you mean? If it weren't for my brother, you'd still be a nobody!"
"Brother Ma, I know, but, but I also have to consider my family, right? You've heard Chen Fan's demands. They want to take my family hostage. They just called me. I'm willing to die for Mr. Ma, but what about my family!" Zhao Zhi looked troubled.
"Forget it, hang up the phone." Before Ma Yi could continue scolding Zhao Zhi, another voice came from the phone, and it was Ma Peng.
"Thank you, Mr. Ma, thank you, Mr. Ma!" Zhao Zhi quickly thanked him.
"Dudududu."
Then, a busy signal sounded from the phone.
Zhao Zhi's originally panicked expression immediately changed. He looked at his phone and cursed, "Damn it, if it weren't for the fact that you helped me before, I would have killed you with my own hands!"
In Mingzhou City, this conversation had come to a complete end.
Out of the ten underground forces in the entire South China Province, except for Fengyu City, which was not under Da Xiong's control, all other forces surrendered to Da Xiong on the same day. Only then did Da Xiong truly become the leader of the South China underground.
As for other matters, Chen Fan naturally handed them over to Da Xiong to manage. At the same time, Chen Fan intensified his search for Situ Mulan. He had arranged for people in all the city's traditional Chinese medicine clinics, and they would notify Chen Fan immediately if she appeared.
In the afternoon, as soon as Chen Fan returned to Jiangcheng, he received a call from Qin Shuran, saying that Sun Xiao had just called her and that there was a dinner party tonight, and she had to bring this hands-off boss with her.
Chen Fan had barely managed the company since he handed it over to Sun Xiao, which made him feel a little guilty. Helplessly, he had to agree.
Returning to Jiangcheng, Chen Fan went to the mental hospital to pick up Qin Shuran, and then they went to a hotel together.
Ma Jun had been waiting downstairs. Seeing Chen Fan get out of the car, he rushed forward.
"Brother Fan!" he shouted and gave Chen Fan a hug.
Their brotherhood was that simple. After a hug, they burst into laughter.
"I heard you're about to get a girlfriend, you're really fast," Chen Fan said, putting his arm around Ma Jun's shoulder as they walked towards the hotel.
"Nothing can be hidden from Brother Fan. That girl just graduated and is interning at the company. I haven't won her over yet."
"Keep trying. Women like shameless men the most. As long as you pester them, you're guaranteed to win her over," Chen Fan advised his good brother.
Qin Shuran, who was standing beside them, frowned slightly and asked displeasantly, "It seems you know quite a bit?"
Chen Fan was embarrassed. He had gotten excited and forgotten that Qin Shuran was there.
"Sister-in-law, you don't know, our Brother Fan has very rich relationship experience. Back in school, many of us asked him for advice when we were dating," Ma Jun said, adding fuel to the fire.
"Oh really? Then tonight, I'll have to listen to your Brother Fan's love history," Qin Shuran said, reaching out and pinching Chen Fan's waist, twisting it a full 180 degrees.
Chen Fan winced in pain and glared at Ma Jun resentfully.
Seeing this, Ma Jun couldn't stop laughing.
As they went upstairs, Chen Fan learned that the company dinner tonight was hosted by the new vice president, who said it was to strengthen the bonds between the employees.
Chen Fan heard this and looked at the hotel. He praised, "It seems this new vice president is quite generous. This meal must cost tens of thousands, right?"
Chen Fan knew this hotel; it was a four-star hotel, and the food was not cheap.
Ma Jun chuckled when he heard this, "It's not that he's generous."
Seeing Chen Fan's puzzled look, Ma Jun explained, "As soon as that guy joined the company, he kept pursuing General Manager Sun. If it weren't for his strong business skills, General Manager Sun would have fired him long ago. He always wanted to treat General Manager Sun to a meal, but she always refused. So, this guy came up with a plan to treat all the employees to a meal, and then General Manager Sun accepted."
"So that's how it is. He's really putting in a lot of effort," Chen Fan said with a laugh.
Qin Shuran, standing beside him, said unhappily, "Isn't this what you just taught Ma Jun? Pestering them relentlessly."
"I was just talking nonsense," Chen Fan said speechlessly and quickly changed the subject, asking, "What's that guy like?"
"A playboy," Qin Shuran said disdainfully.
"You know him too?" Chen Fan looked at Qin Shuran in surprise.
"A few days ago, that guy even went to Sister Sun's house. Sister Sun was so scared that she came to our house to stay for a few days. Later, Sister Sun threatened him, saying that if he harassed her again, she would fire him immediately. Only then did he calm down a bit," Qin Shuran replied.
Chen Fan frowned upon hearing this. He really didn't know about this.
Soon, Ma Jun pushed open the door to the banquet hall. Many people were already dining.
The company had developed rapidly during this period and had hired many new employees, so not many people recognized Chen Fan. Moreover, dinner had already started, and they had been busy all day, so few people noticed the three of them.
Ma Jun led Chen Fan and Qin Shuran to the main table.
Seeing Chen Fan, the few people already seated at the main table quickly stood up.
[Author's Note]
Thank you to the big boss, Seven Cats Reader with tail number 5552, for the congratulatory gift! Thank you for your support and love!