Chapter 725

Wangu Mansion, Chairman’s Office.

Wei Jisheng, the third son of the Wei Family, hurriedly walked into the office, his face showing signs of panic: "Father, the online scandal is getting more heated, everyone is criticizing our Wei Family. If this escalates, it might attract attention from higher-ups. What should we do?"

Wei Tiansheng calmly puffed on his cigar and said: "Why panic over a small matter? How will you handle big things in the future?"

Wei Jisheng wiped his cold sweat and said: "Father, did you receive any news?"

Wei Tiansheng was so calm; he must’ve had discussions with Yun City.

Wei Tiansheng said: "Firstly, we’re conducting legitimate business—the market is right there. Everyone competes fairly, we haven’t done anything wrong, who can do anything to us? Secondly, with the size of our Wei Family, investing in Yun City is a favor to them. They’re eager to accommodate us; do you think they would go against us?"

Wei Jisheng said: "That’s true, but the online scandal..."

Wei Tiansheng said: "What scandal? Do you think those ranting online have anything better to do? Successful people are busy making money; only those idle lower-class folks waste time blabbering about politics. These voices mean nothing; let them vent, it’ll pass soon. In a few days, who will remember? Those who are poor will remain poor, and we’ll still be the ones making money."

"Rest assured, I have already inquired; the Yun City Government won’t obstruct us substantially, at most just some formalities, a meeting to address external concerns."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jisheng finally relaxed, no wonder his father was so calm; he already had insider information.

"That’s good." Wei Jisheng said, feeling relieved.

"Lin Fan!"

Wei Tiansheng suddenly said coldly.

Wei Jisheng frowned: "Father, are you implying that Lin Fan is behind all this?"

"What else?" Wei Tiansheng snorted coldly, "I watched that short video, clearly meticulously filmed. Why did it suddenly go viral, if not for someone maneuvering in the background? The person pulling strings is Lin Fan! Seems like after the airport bomb incident, he’s openly against us."

Wei Jisheng’s face darkened: "You Lin Fan, how dare you! To openly challenge our Wei Family, Father, we can’t just let this slide."

Wei Tiansheng sneered: "I underestimated this guy. Didn’t expect him to use public opinion as a tactic. But he thinks this can destroy our project; he’s too naive, a waste of effort!"

"He must be frustrated why he would fail, hahahaha..."

Wei Tiansheng grew pleased.

"Hahahaha..."

Wei Jisheng laughed along, feeling satisfied. After the airport bomb incident, he was humiliated by Lin Fan, but this time, he can finally humiliate Lin Fan.

As the father and son reveled in their joy.

A phone call came in.

Seeing the caller, Wei Tiansheng immediately answered, but whatever he heard made his smile freeze and turn increasingly grim.

"Alright, I know, thank you for your effort."

After a while, Wei Tiansheng hung up the phone with a sullen expression.

Seeing his father’s expression, it was clear something bad happened; Wei Jisheng asked: "Father, what happened?"

Wei Tiansheng said: "Just received news; the mayor of Yun City convened another meeting, aiming to initiate an antitrust investigation against our Wei Family. This time, they might be serious."

"What?"

Wei Jisheng was shocked: "How could this happen? Father, didn’t you say the government would only engage in formalities, not act against us?"

This slap to the face came way too fast!

Wei Tiansheng’s face turned gloomy: "Heard that Lin Fan went to the government today."

Wei Jisheng exclaimed: "Lin Fan? Again, Lin Fan? He went to the government. Can he even influence them?"

Wei Tiansheng said: "Looks like I underestimated this guy..."

Wei Jisheng angrily said: "Unbelievable, this Lin Fan can really jeopardize our big plans, we can’t let him off easily, I’m going to find him!"

"Stop!" Wei Tiansheng admonished, "You’re still so impulsive, do you think he would admit it if you went to him? He’s determined to bring us down, would you convince him with mere words? You going after him is just seeking humiliation, don’t embarrass me!"

Wei Jisheng, feeling a bit wronged, softly replied: "Father, then what should we do?"

Wei Tiansheng said: "The Yun City Government will definitely call us to talks eventually. When the time comes, I’ll go to the government to negotiate, that’s the only way now."

Wei Jisheng’s heart sank; his father didn’t seem confident either. After all, with Lin Fan leveraging public opinion, attention from higher-ups had been drawn. Ultimately, they were businessmen, and the power of life and death wasn’t in their hands.

"Father, I’ll head out first." Wei Jisheng said.

Wei Tiansheng nodded, not paying much attention to him.

So Wei Jisheng stepped out, and upon turning around, a flash of malice appeared on Wei Jisheng’s face.

In a secluded place.

Wei Jisheng took out his phone, dialed a number, and with malicious intent in his eyes, said: "Remember the task I entrusted you? Now is the time."

On the other side of the phone, in a dark corner, sat a person—the long-missing Brother Chicken.

"Yes, I understand." Brother Chicken said, then put down the phone.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan drove out of the government office; it was already afternoon.

Ring ring ring...

Lin Fan suddenly received a call from his younger sister, Lin Shanshan.

"Brother, it’s the weekend today, no classes. Little Lu and I are shopping at the mall, do you have time to join us for dinner tonight?" Lin Shanshan asked.

Lin Fan happened to have no plans and said: "Sure, which mall are you in? I’ll come find you."

"Wan Jia Mall, close to our school." Lin Shanshan said.

"Alright." After hanging up, Lin Fan drove toward Wan Jia Mall.

Wan Jia Mall.

Two cutely dressed young ladies were shopping inside, each holding a cup of milk tea.

"So, is Brother Fan coming?" Sun Xiaolu asked with concern; she felt she hadn’t seen Lin Fan for a long time and really wanted to see him.

Lin Shanshan smiled: "Yes, Brother said he’ll come."

Sun Xiaolu leapt up happily: "Great! Shanshan, quickly check for me, how do I look today? Is my makeup even? Is this dress pretty? Will your brother be impressed when he sees me?"

Lin Shanshan said teasingly: "You look great, but why don’t you give up? Still dreaming of becoming my sister-in-law?"

Sun Xiaolu replied: "Of course, since your brother is the richest man in Yun City. As long as he’s not married, I still have a chance."

When Sun Xiaolu first met Lin Fan, finding out he was a delivery man, she disdained him. Later, learning Lin Fan was super wealthy, she immediately became his fan girl, eager to become Lin Shanshan’s sister-in-law.

Unfortunately, despite several encounters, Lin Fan showed no interest in her. Understandably, though Sun Xiaolu was a beauty, Lin Fan had many beautiful confidants; compared to them, Sun Xiaolu seemed quite average.

Nonetheless, Sun Xiaolu never gave up trying to get close to Lin Fan, even persuading Lin Shanshan earlier to invite him for dinner.

As they eagerly awaited Lin Fan, they were unaware of a pair of eyes nearby, watching them with ill intent.