Chapter 433: Qin Fan Saves the Beauty Like a Hero

Ma Hongsheng couldn’t help but smile faintly when he saw Qin Fan agree without hesitation. Then, with a trace of gratitude, he asked, “Master, you’ve just arrived in Qingling. I suppose you don’t have a place to stay yet?”

“No,” Qin Fan answered simply.

Before Ma Hongsheng could say anything further, Cheng Rui caught on and offered proactively, “Let me take care of that.”

Ma Hongsheng nodded with a smile. “I was unconscious this whole time. You’ve worked hard.”

Cheng Rui smiled gently. “It’s been a bit tiring, but it won’t last much longer. Once you’re fully recovered, the company’s operations will return to your hands, and I’ll finally get to relax.”

Seeing that Cheng Rui held no desire for power or control over the company, Ma Hongsheng felt even more reassured about her intentions.

She pulled out her phone and made a few arrangements without delay. Not long after, she received a return call.

“Master,” she said with practiced poise, “the car is already waiting outside. The driver will take you to your residence. If the environment doesn’t suit you, just let me know—I’ll arrange something else.”

Qin Fan listened with calm satisfaction. Her attitude was respectful, and her actions were efficient.

Ma Hongsheng, still suffering from lingering poison in his body, suddenly felt drowsy again and drifted back into unconsciousness.

A few moments later, Cheng Rui received another call. The driver had successfully delivered Qin Fan to the hospital’s front gate. She stood by the entrance, watching with a gentle smile as Qin Fan got into the car and departed.

But once the car disappeared from sight, that smile slowly faded from her face.

——

Qin Fan sat in the backseat of a luxurious vehicle, window down, quietly watching scenes from the city blur past. After ten years of secluded cultivation deep in the mountains, being back in the bustling city made him feel like a country bumpkin visiting civilization for the first time. Everything felt novel and vivid.

The weather was hot today, and as the car moved slowly through the streets, his eyes were constantly drawn to the silhouettes of women in light, revealing clothes. A strange, restless stir began to rise within him.

Eventually, the car reached the downtown area, where the roads were packed, and traffic came to a crawl. Qin Fan didn’t mind. Even though the car had stopped, the pedestrians outside hadn’t, which meant he could continue admiring the view.

Unfortunately, none of the women walking by was particularly striking.

After encountering a woman like Tantai Yaoyue, whose beauty reached the level of a calamity, Qin Fan’s standards had been irreversibly raised. If a woman wasn’t breathtakingly beautiful, he barely gave her a second glance.

Eventually, he lost interest and was about to turn away—until a woman stepped out from a luxury watch boutique and caught his eye.

She was a knockout, a solid ten. His gaze locked on her immediately. Qin Fan was stunned for a moment and instinctively wanted to go strike up a conversation, but couldn’t find a good excuse to approach.

“I think he’ll like it,” Tang Bingyun murmured to herself as she glanced down at the small watch box in her hand. She stepped toward the curb, intending to get into her car.

Just then, a man blocked her path.

“Hey there, gorgeous. You’re absolutely stunning. I’m Zhen Shuai. Mind if we get to know each other?” The man’s demeanor was sleazy and brimming with arrogance.

“Not interested,” Tang Bingyun replied coldly, her eyes filled with disgust as she tried to walk past him.

But Zhen Shuai shifted to block her again.

“You think I look easy to bully?” Her tone turned icy.

Tang Bingyun wasn’t some delicate flower. She managed the Tang family’s business empire and was a well-known powerhouse in Qingling. Facing down a street thug like him, she didn’t feel the slightest hint of fear.

“Damn, feisty too? I like that even more.” Zhen Shuai grew more excited, continuing to block her way like a dog with a bone.

He didn’t care who this woman was. His aunt and uncle were big shots in Qingling. His uncle owned a group worth hundreds of billions, and his aunt was the CEO of a listed company. With that kind of backing, who would he ever need to fear?

“Are you moving or not?!” Tang Bingyun snapped, her patience finally wearing thin.

From a distance, Qin Fan had been watching the entire scene unfold—and in that moment, he realized his chance had arrived.

——

Back at the hospital, Cheng Rui checked on Ma Hongsheng and saw that he was still deeply asleep. Out of caution, she quietly stepped into an empty corridor, pulled out her phone, and made a call.

“He’s awake,” she said solemnly once the line connected.

At that moment, Wang Haoran had just driven up to the gates of a luxurious villa. He was startled by the news.

“Ma Hongsheng is awake?!”

“That’s right,” Cheng Rui said, recounting everything that had happened.

Wang Haoran’s expression grew more serious. He was the one to poison Ma Hongsheng and was well aware of how potent the toxin was. And Divine Doctor Xue’s interference had only made things worse by deepening the poison’s effects.

Now, this so-called master of Ma Hongsheng managed to purge seventy percent of the poison in such a short time—and even claimed he could completely eliminate it within two months.

Such skill already surpassed Divine Doctor Xue.

If his guess was correct, this person was likely on the same level as Lu Chen when it came to medical expertise.

“What’s his age and name?” Wang Haoran asked.

“Around thirty. His name is Qin Fan. I secretly took a photo and just sent it to you,” Cheng Rui replied.

“Qin Fan…”

Wang Haoran whispered the name to himself. As soon as he received the photo from Cheng Rui, he opened it and memorized Qin Fan’s face.

“What should I do now?” Cheng Rui asked.

“Just stay in your position. Don’t let Ma Hongsheng or Qin Fan lose trust in you. As for the five billion cash flow issue, find a way to stall it.”

“Understood. I’ll report if anything changes,” Cheng Rui responded seriously.

“Alright.”

After hanging up, Wang Haoran stepped out of the car and walked toward the heavy villa gate, preparing to open it with his fingerprint and drive inside.

But just then, a soft presence approached from behind.

He turned at the sound and saw Tantai Yaoyue walking toward him.

“I heard from my seventh sister that you’re living here now, so I came by unannounced,” she said, standing gracefully before him and parting her lips to speak.

“You’re not bothering me. We’re all family here,” Wang Haoran replied with a smile.

“There’s a nice view nearby. Will you walk with me for a bit?” Tantai Yaoyue mustered up her courage and took the initiative to invite him.

“Sure,” Wang Haoran nodded. He left his car parked outside and walked beside her along the path skirting the villa.

There were many things he wanted to ask Dantai Yaoyue. He was hesitating because barging into her residence felt inappropriate, which was why he waited. But now that she came to him willingly, it was time.

“Was I scary yesterday?” she suddenly asked after they walked some distance, tilting her head slightly toward him.

“You were grieving your brother. That’s understandable,” Wang Haoran replied gently.

He knew she was referring to the terrifying aura she unleashed when she killed Yan Yuntian and his father.

“I’m usually very gentle, you know… I hardly ever get angry,” she said with a soft smile.

Wang Haoran was taken aback for a moment. The look in her eyes and her demeanor seemed deliberately crafted—and strangely familiar.

It almost felt like he was looking at Qiu Qianwei.

She was clearly mimicking Qiu Qianwei’s expressions and mannerisms.

Trying to win my favor?

Realizing this, Wang Haoran couldn’t help but smile faintly to himself.