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“Wait a moment while I sort this out.”
The shocking news brought by Brother Butler was, without a doubt, quite alarming.
Realizing that this person had no guts to joke about such matters, Fu Qian realized something was eerie.
“Seven times one is seven, eight times one is eight, nine times one is nine… Based on my calculations, you’re not looking to settle accounts but to renege on them.”
The next moment, Fu Qian stared at Brother Butler with a decidedly unfriendly expression.
…
No doubt, those who can serve as butlers are quite shrewd, and confronted with the pressure of a Fifth Phase seeking payment, this one broke out in sweat.
“I… was just speculating wildly, I don’t understand the specific situation, but the Old Master is indeed very anxious. He disregarded Miss Wen’s objections and sent me here to wait,” the butler explained.
So it is Old Master Wen’s problem?
From his explanation, Fu Qian was able to extract a bit of useful information.
And his performance was undeniably different from the image Fu Qian had of him.
Could it be that the actual protagonist of this script isn’t Wen Li, but her father?
“The return of a business tycoon, discovering his daughter threatened by villains, erupts in anger and prepares to crush the opponent with money?”
This development was not entirely unacceptable.
“Then let’s go.”
Looking at the sincerely frightened Brother Butler, Fu Qian realized this man couldn’t offer much valuable information anymore and gestured for him to lead the way.
…
Riding in a car driven by the butler himself, Wen Li’s residence in Shangjing quickly came into view.
Compared to Fu Qian’s last visit, the place was noticeably busier, with many new faces.
“Please follow me, the Old Masters are inside.”
Driving straight into the yard, Brother Butler efficiently led the way and signaled to Fu Qian to enter the destination on his own.
Miss Wen, your debt is getting bigger and bigger.
Fu Qian didn’t bother with pleasantries. He looked up at the building he hadn’t seen in many days and pushed the door open to enter.
…
The moment he entered, two pairs of eyes stared directly at him.
And as Fu Qian looked back, he found the long-missed Wen Xiuxian.
Compared to the last meeting, he still looked vigorous, with the passage of time leaving few traces on him.
Of course, after all, only less than half a year had actually passed.
Sitting next to Wen Xiuxian was a well-maintained lady of high society, with a gracefully appropriate smile, her eyes and eyebrows somewhat resembling Wen Li’s.
Wen Li herself was surprisingly not there, which suggested the situation was even more urgent than anticipated.
“Mr. Xun, please take a seat.”
It was evident Old Master Wen was not in the best of moods. He stared straight at Fu Qian for a few seconds, then greeted him with a somewhat hoarse voice.
Fu Qian nodded in acknowledgment and didn’t hesitate to sit down.
“I apologize for the urgency in asking you to come here.”
Watching Fu Qian’s actions, Wen Xiuxian’s face showed no sign of emotional change.
“Actually, the purpose of today’s meeting is quite simple, just to understand the situation between you and Wen Li.”
“How coincidental, that’s also why I’m here.”
Fu Qian responded just as sincerely.
…
“Wen Li mentioned before, she has received a lot of your care in Shangjing, and for that I am very grateful.”
Wen Xiuxian exhaled and expressed his gratitude quite earnestly.
“It was nothing.”
Fu Qian courteously deflected, watching and waiting for a few seconds, his brows visibly furrowed.
Is that it? Is there nothing more?
We are all veterans of the business world, where recognizing money over people is a basic principle. Isn’t there some practical gesture?
“Recently, Wen Li returned home very resistant to some of our arrangements,” Wen Xiuxian continued.
Unfortunately, just like his daughter, he made no mention of the crass subject of money.
“In the end, she even told us that she has someone she fancies in Shangjing.”
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