Mortal Group!
Announces its establishment!
This is the beginning of Lin Fanâs trillion-dollar business empire!
Zhang Dafu was incredibly excited. Though he wasnât entirely clear, he had a keen sense that the boss was gearing up for something monumental!
On this day, the news reports in Yun City followed.
"This morning, Red Sun Hand Sanitizer Companyâs owner, Chen Jianfeng, received a lawyerâs letter from Xingquan Law Firm. It is understood that the lawsuitâs reason is Chen Jianfengâs theft of Blue Moonâs original hand sanitizer formula. The court has accepted the case..."
"The cityâs hand sanitizer brand, Blue Moon, has announced its renaming to Mortal Group. Blue Moon becomes the first subsidiary brand under Mortal Group, launching its new hand sanitizer today, taking the market by storm..."
Both these news pieces were Lin Fanâs handiwork.
One was used to further hit Red Sun, the other to promote Blue Moon.
As expected, once the news was out, Red Sunâs reputation plummeted.
"No way, Red Sun Hand Sanitizerâs formula was stolen?"
"Itâs Xingquan Law Firm, the letter they sent must be legit!"
"Iâm never buying Red Sun again!"
At this time, Lin Fan had already left the exhibition, driving a Kosak, ready to attend the meeting.
He recalled this morning when Ma Rongrong accepted his friend request, but he had been too busy to respond. He picked up his phone and sent Ma Rongrong a message.
"Miss Ma, Iâm Lin Fan. Heading to Starbucks now, see you shortly."
Ma Rongrong, at home, received Lin Fanâs message, pouting: "Only now contacting me, clearly not a good guy!"
She didnât feel like meeting Lin Fan, but thinking about her motherâs nagging, she reluctantly went out.
Lin Fan arrived at Starbucks promptly at 12 oâclock, sending Ma Rongrong a message: "Miss Ma, Iâm here. Are you here yet?"
After waiting for ten minutes, Ma Rongrong replied: "Iâm rushing over, stop pushing me!"
Lin Fan: "..."
He felt he hadnât pushed her, just asked if sheâd arrived, and it was her who was late, yet she acted like she was in the right...
About half an hour passed.
Ma Rongrong finally arrived tardily.
As soon as Ma Rongrong arrived outside Starbucks, she was attracted by the Kosak parked nearby.
"This car is so cool, the owner must be loaded. If only he were my date..." Ma Rongrong momentarily indulged in fantasies.
But when she saw Lin Fan, dressed in street clothes, reality hit; her date was this poor guy.
Though admittedly young and handsome enough, outwardly no issues, it was unfortunate he was too poor.
"Youâre Lin Fan, right? My mom, always introducing me to all sorts of peopleânot ugly, then poor. How could they possibly match up to such an outstanding girl like me! Letâs cut to the chase. Iâll lay out my three conditions. If you canât meet them, thereâs no need to waste time." Ma Rongrong said impatiently as soon as she sat down.
Lin Fan remained calm: "Alright, go ahead."
Ma Rongrong: "First, appearance check. Must be young and handsome. You... barely pass, I suppose!"
Lin Fan: "???"
Barely pass? Iâm incredibly handsome, yet barely pass with you. Damn, itâs like getting charged extra for groceries...
Ma Rongrong: "Second, Iâm so pretty, if you get me, itâs a blessing earned through several lifetimes. You must adore me, put me first. If I want the moon, you canât give me just the stars. If I argue with your mom, you must support me. Think about it, can you do that?"
Lin Fan: "???"
This woman seems to have a serious princess syndrome, not a mild case!
Ma Rongrong: "Third, you must be wealthy. In the future, I wonât work. Youâll support me, give me money to spend. Not talking about meals, I eat simply but donât cook; youâll need to hire help for house chores. I must buy new clothes and bags monthly and travel at least three times a year, all on your dime. Judging by you... doesnât seem like youâre wealthy!"
Lin Fan laughed bitterly; Aunt Li, where did you find this oddball? Treating men like what?
No princess fate, yet with a princess syndrome!
Lin Fan pointed: "Young lady, do you see that?"
Ma Rongrong followed his gesture, frowning: "See what?"
Lin Fan replied: "The door. You can hurry on out."
"You!"
Ma Rongrong was furious. She stood up abruptly, "You broke nobody, how dare you speak to me like that? You canât even afford a girlfriend, you low-class jerk! Pah!"
Ma Rongrong cursed Lin Fan thoroughly and stormed off.
This blind date ended within ten minutes of meeting, in failure!
Lin Fan was exasperated, thinking that dating was truly unreliable. Heâs had many dates, rarely any promising ones.
Luckily, Lin Fan didnât mind, rather he was glad Ma Rongrong left.
He could focus on waiting for Chen Lingling to arrive.
Chen Lingling started work at one oâclock in the afternoon; just a few more minutes, and he could see her. Comparing Chen Lingling to Ma Rongrong, Lin Fan found Chen Lingling simply wonderful.
After waiting for a while, Lin Fan felt a little urgent, heading to the restroom. Suddenly, his phone rang.
Just as Lin Fan stepped away, a youthful beauty walked in through the door, wearing a dress with a Starbucks apron over it, sporting twin ponytails, like a girl stepped out from a manga.
Chen Lingling came to work.
She arranged to meet Lin Fan at Starbucks but wasnât sure when Brother Lin would come, so she planned to work while waiting for him.
However, she saw Lin Fanâs luxury car at the entrance, realizing Brother Lin had arrived.
Feeling cheerful, Chen Lingling hastily entered but found no sight of Lin Fan.
Just as Chen Lingling was about to call Lin Fan for his whereabouts, the Starbucks door opened, and a long-haired, red-lipped beauty walked in.
Their eyes met, freezing briefly.
Sun Xiaona!
What a narrow escape indeed, unexpectedly running into Sun Xiaona.
Sun Xiaona didnât anticipate seeing Chen Lingling here either. She rushed over after hearing Ma Rongrong was meeting Lin Fan at Starbucks to ruin things between Ma Rongrong and Lin Fan.
Ma Rongrong was told not to contact Lin Fan again!
Lin Fan was hers, Sun Xiaona claimed!
"Oh, isnât it Boss Chen! Lin Fan said heâd buy an anime company for you to be the boss, but why are you still a coffee girl here!" Sun Xiaona taunted.
Chen Lingling blushed. That day, Sun Xiaona jeered about her unemployment; Lin Fan merely stepped in to save face for her.
Lin Fan certainly wouldnât truly buy an anime company for her, nor did she have the slightest desire.
Now caught by Sun Xiaona, it was a bit awkward.
Seeing Chen Linglingâs flustered expression, Sun Xiaona was sure Lin Fan never bought an anime company for her, feeling ever more triumphant: "Lin Fan is so rich, he could easily buy a company, yet he wonât buy it for you, proving he doesnât love you. Chen Lingling, Iâd advise you not to delude yourself."