“Was it you who took care of the Tianlang Gang matter…?”
Xiao Yufan lay leisurely in the mansion, savoring the warmth of a peaceful moment, when his phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID, a faint smile appeared on his face.
“The Dark Gate hasn’t shown any signs, yet these people still targeted us. If I show any reaction, they’ll definitely think the Dark Gate is all talk and no action!”
His tone was relaxed, and Xiao Yufan didn’t seem to take the Tianlang Gang matter seriously. After all, the incident hadn’t caused much impact, and even if it had, it didn’t seem to concern him directly.
“You might have had your fun, but you’ve made things tough for this old man. people from above have contacted me through certain channels. They only mentioned the matter briefly, but they must have noticed you now. So, if you’re going to stir up trouble, at least don’t do it too openly under their noses!”
On the other end of the line, Master Situ was both speechless and exasperated. Xiao Yufan really was a trouble magnet. In such a short time, he had already caused quite a few sensational incidents—starting with that Eastern family’s young master, then the shootout by the Silver River, and now the Tianlang Gang massacre. None of these were things an ordinary person could accomplish in a lifetime.
“If I had been soft on others, I might have ended up in irreversible disaster. I remember you were the one who taught me this, Grandpa…”
Though he could hear a trace of reproach in his grandfather’s voice, Xiao Yufan also sensed no real anger. It meant that his actions hadn’t caused too much trouble for the Situ family.
“Now you’re blaming me for all of this…”
Master Situ scolded with a chuckle. He understood Xiao Yufan’s character well. Twenty years of life had shaped his patience, so he wouldn’t act rashly. Naturally, there must have been a reason for targeting the Tianlang Gang.
“This is the younger generation’s stage, and all I can do is ensure Xiao Yufan’s safety no matter what happens. In Master Situ’s eyes, no one could ever compare to this heir of the Situ family.
“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I know where to draw the line,” Xiao Yufan assured his grandfather, not wanting to cause him concern. Then, as if recalling something, he continued, “You must be quite familiar with Situ Wenchang, right? I need all the information on him…”
“Did he make a move against you?”
After a moment’s hesitation, Situ Lingyu’s voice turned slightly cold. Lately, he hadn’t paid much attention to the activities of the other branches of the Situ family. He hadn’t expected them to seize the opportunity. He hoped they hadn’t harmed Xiao Yufan; otherwise, this furious business fox would unleash chaos, and more than one person would suffer.
“Just some covert moves. They must have some reservations, but it’s fine. Eventually, he’ll become the stepping stone for me to grow stronger!”
Xiao Yufan didn’t want his grandfather interfering. If his grandfather did, the matter would be resolved quickly, but many would think Xiao Yufan still relied on the Situ family’s protection.
“My grandson, Situ Lingyu’s descendant, how could he possibly be defeated? I’ll send you that kid’s information shortly. As long as he’s still alive, his branch of the family won’t interfere in your affairs!”
Master Situ’s voice carried clear satisfaction. Since Xiao Yufan was so confident, he would only watch silently from the shadows, hoping nothing would go wrong.
For quite some time, he had been magnanimous and refrained from taking action against those in other branches of the Situ family with ulterior motives—not out of fear, but because he didn’t want to see the Situ family torn apart.
As for Situ Wenchang, Xiao Yufan didn’t know much about him. He only knew that this man was one of the “Three Young Lords” of the northern business world, a formidable opponent with considerable influence.
After ending the call, Xiao Yufan closed his eyes, deep in thought. With his grandfather’s help, he had already laid a solid foundation, and soon he would expand into a broader arena, inevitably clashing with the northern business circles.
“Honey, you’ve got a call…” Xiao Yufan had just set his phone down when it rang again. He had changed to this special ringtone only after the girls insisted, saying it would remind him of them constantly.
“Man… Finally, you picked up!” Fan Le’s voice came through, clearly very urgent, leaving Xiao Yufan puzzled. Wasn’t this guy supposed to be enjoying his leisure time?
“You were so happy being idle, what’s going on now!”
Xiao Yufan had no idea what had happened, but he couldn’t ignore Fan Le’s matters. This guy usually didn’t ask for help easily, so it must be something quite tricky.
“Some guy came to my place causing trouble, insisting he must see you. I can’t beat him up, but I can’t just let him be either, so I’m asking you to come handle it. If he’s your guy, just take him away…”
“Take you away! If you badmouth me again, I swear I’ll smash your bar!”
Before Fan Le could finish, Xiao Yufan heard someone else grab the phone on the other end. This must be the troublemaker Fan Le mentioned. However, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but think the two probably knew each other. Otherwise, why would Fan Le ask him to intervene?
“Is that person a friend of yours?” Xiao Yufan asked hesitantly. If they weren’t friends, wouldn’t the tone be more hostile?
“I guess you could say that, but this guy is a bit weird. You’d better come save me…”
Fan Le’s voice carried a dramatic hint of weeping, clearly showing his fear of the speaker. It wasn’t often that someone could intimidate Fan Le, considering the Fan family’s low-key yet substantial presence in the capital.
“Alright, I’ll head over. You hold on for a bit…”
Xiao Yufan decided to go in person. From the voice, he recognized something familiar, but couldn’t place who it was. Could it be someone he had met before? Why would they be looking for him?
“Just get here as soon as you can. I don’t want this weirdo hanging around any longer. If he doesn’t leave soon, I’ll be tortured to death…”
Before hanging up, Fan Le was still urging Xiao Yufan, clearly having been tormented thoroughly. Whoever could reduce this guy to such a state must be quite capable. Xiao Yufan just didn’t know what kind of person it was yet…
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