"Cough, cough, cough."
"What do I mean? Can't you see?" Han Chunming strode forward a few steps, coughed dryly, and suddenly turned to face Long Zhihai and the others.
His stance was as clear as it could be; Han Chunming was siding with Chen Fan.
For a moment, everyone present wore expressions of astonishment.
Who was Han Chunming? He was a renowned figure in the business world, which was why Long Zhihai was so polite when he met him.
But they had never expected Han Chunming to help Chen Fan. They couldn't fathom what kind of relationship existed between Han Chunming and Chen Fan.
"Old Han, you need to think clearly. You are facing the Long family and our Huangfu family. Are you sure you want to get involved in this mess? Don't let your old age lead to losing everything." The speaker was Huangfu Qinyuan, his tone laced with threat.
"Heh heh heh." Han Chunming chuckled.
"Old Han, what are you laughing at? Am I wrong?" Huangfu Qinyuan frowned slightly.
Han Chunming looked at Huangfu Qinyuan and said, "If your elder brother said these words, I might need to consider them carefully. However, you are not your elder brother, and you do not represent the Huangfu family."
He then turned his gaze to Long Zhihai, "As for them, they certainly do not represent the Long family."
Huangfu Qinyuan's face instantly turned as cold as ice. In his life, there were two things he detested most: one was his nominal wife, Long Zhiyun, and the other was being told he was inferior to his elder brother, Huangfu Lin.
"Old Han, this matter concerns my son. I will not let you take him away today!" Long Zhihai knew that a confrontation was inevitable. He glared furiously at Han Chunming.
The bodyguards surrounding Long Zhihai also eyed Chen Fan, who stood behind Han Chunming, with menacing gazes.
"Then what if I insist on taking him today?" Han Chunming, despite his age, showed no sign of diminished spirit.
"You can try." Long Zhihai waved his hand, and the numerous bodyguards immediately surrounded Han Chunming as well.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense and charged.
Glancing at the bodyguards around him, Han Chunming's smile remained unchanged, as if he didn't take them seriously at all.
"Old Han, don't blame me for being impolite. If you leave now, I can pretend this never happened," Long Zhihai said coldly.
Han Chunming ignored Long Zhihai and merely glanced at his attendant.
The man understood and nodded.
"Clap, clap!" He clapped his hands.
"Whoosh!"
Instantly, a group of bodyguards in suits rushed in from outside the door, along with several hotel security guards. They surrounded Huangfu Qinyuan and Long Zhihai and their group.
The two factions, which had held a numerical advantage moments before, were suddenly overwhelmed by the influx of people.
"Old Han, are you sure you want to oppose us? I can't understand why you would help him, to the point of making enemies of us! Is it worth it?!" Long Zhihai, unable to comprehend, looked at Han Chunming in anger.
Chen Fan, equally bewildered, was certain he didn't know Han Chunming. He couldn't understand why the man was helping him.
"Cough, cough, cough!" Han Chunming coughed dryly again.
He then looked at Chen Fan behind him, "Because he can cure my illness."
Both Long Zhihai and Huangfu Qinyuan were stunned. They had indeed heard that Han Chunming had been experiencing some health issues recently.
"Old Han, although I don't know what illness you have, I know many renowned doctors, both domestically and internationally. Why must you oppose us for such a young good-for-nothing? It's not wise." Long Zhihai spoke again.
"Do I need your permission to do as I please?" This retort left Long Zhihai speechless.
"Since that's the case, I'll be taking him now." With that, Han Chunming prepared to leave with Chen Fan.
Seeing this, Long Zhihai and his wife were filled with indignation, but they had no other recourse at the moment.
"Stop." Just then, Huangfu Qinyuan's voice suddenly rang out.
"Qinyuan, do you need something?" Han Chunming asked.
Huangfu Qinyuan slowly approached Chen Fan and said coldly, "Hand over the person, and I'll let you leave."
"Person? What person? I don't know what Mr. Huangfu is talking about." Chen Fan feigned ignorance.
Huangfu Qinyuan leaned close to Chen Fan's ear, "Naturally, your mother. Don't think I don't know who you are, you little bastard. If you don't hand over the person, I guarantee you won't leave the capital alive."
At the same time, a murderous glint flashed in Huangfu Qinyuan's eyes.
Chen Fan's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected Huangfu Qinyuan to know his identity!
However, Chen Fan continued to play dumb, "Mr. Huangfu, I don't know what you're referring to. I've been an orphan since I was young. Do you know who my mother is? Then I should thank you, Mr. Huangfu, and tell me quickly, I'm very eager to know."
Huangfu Qinyuan's face darkened.
"Also, Mr. Huangfu, it's probably not practical for you to keep me here, right?" Chen Fan said, glancing at Han Chunming's men surrounding them.
"Chen Fan, you have courage. More than twenty years ago, I let you off the hook. It seems that decision was a mistake."
Having said that, Huangfu Qinyuan leaned close to Chen Fan's ear again and spoke in a voice only they could hear, "Chen Fan, I don't mind sending you down to meet your father. I, Huangfu Qinyuan, keep my word."
Chen Fan's pupils contracted, and a look of immense rage appeared on his face.
This was the first time in many years that he had heard news of his father, and it was not good news.
Chen Fan's expression caused Huangfu Qinyuan's lips to curl into a smile.
"Angry? Desperate? Chen Fan, this is the mark of incompetence. Don't worry, soon, the three of you will be reunited." Huangfu Qinyuan became increasingly excited, his face breaking into a wide smile.
Chen Fan's fists were clenched tightly.
He had once believed his parents had abandoned him, and he harbored resentment towards them.
When he learned about his mother, he felt his father had abandoned him, as Long Yinglan's words implied his father had disappeared after his mother's incident.
But the truth proved him wrong again. In that moment, the resentment he felt towards his father vanished, replaced by deep guilt and anger at himself.
"Cough, cough, cough."
"Doctor Chen, time is getting late. I'm still waiting for you to examine me. Do you want this old man to die here?"
Suddenly, a hand landed on Chen Fan's shoulder.
It was Han Chunming speaking.
His words pulled Chen Fan back from the brink of rage.
Controlling his emotions, Chen Fan looked at Huangfu Qinyuan, "Mr. Huangfu, I don't understand what you're saying. However, I can tell you one thing."
Huangfu Qinyuan merely looked at Chen Fan indifferently.
Chen Fan continued speaking, "Good is rewarded with good, and evil is rewarded with evil. It's not that there's no reward, it's just that the time hasn't come yet. Mr. Huangfu, cherish your remaining time."