Second brother?

Is it Xu Guan from the Xu Family?

The man was dressed in a well-tailored suit and had a look of indifference on his face.

He walked directly into the middle of the crowd, and addressed Chen Fang, "Are you Chen Fang?"

"Yes!"

"Come with me!"

Xu Guan didn't say anything unnecessary.

Just as he was about to turn away, Hou Jingjing shouted, "Xu Guan, don't you think you're being a bit too disdainful?"

Only then did Xu Guan slowly turn around, glanced at Hou Jingjing, and said, "Oh, I just saw that Jingjing is here too. I don't have time to chat today, we'll catch up another time."

"Did I tell you to leave?"

Hou Jingjing asked with a flushed face.

Xu Guan smirked and said, "What? Are you planning to challenge me to an arm-wrestling match? Are you even qualified?"

"You..."

Hou Jingjing was naturally upset by such disdainful words.

But she really didn't have any recourse against Xu Guan.

After all, Xu Guan held a high position in a state-owned oil company, at the level of a main department head.

Although Hou Jingjing was also the president of a state-owned enterprise, it was at the deputy department level, which meant she was still half a level below Xu Guan.

The oppression of ranks is a natural existence.

Furthermore, the status of a son in a prominent family is much higher than that of a daughter.

She stomped her foot.

Hou Jingjing yelled, "Stop him!"

The people she brought with her suddenly stepped forward, blocking the way for Chen Fang and Xu Nuo.

Xu Guan laughed and said, "Jingjing, I brought people too. I didn't let them get out of the car as a courtesy to you. If you truly want to start something, I am not afraid to tear things up with the Hou Family. Want to give it a try?"

Although his words were light.

The threatening intent was quite strong.

Indeed.

He had brought over a dozen cars with him.

The people in those cars, if they were to get out, Hou Jingjing's dozen or so people were simply no match.

Not only would they fail to capture anyone, but they would also end up embarrassed, which wasn't worth it.

Seeing that she was silent now.

Xu Guan said to Xu Nuo, "Xiao Nuo, take Chen Fang to the car."

"Okay."

Xu Nuo made a face at Hou Jingjing.

Then grabbed Chen Fang by the hand and said, "Let's go."

It was a false alarm.

Just like that.

Chen Fang and Xu Nuo got into a car, with the Xu Family cars leading the way, and they left the airport amidst the crowd.

Looking back at Hou Jingjing, who was scratching her head in frustration, she immediately made a call.

The call connected.

Hou Jingjing exclaimed, "Brother, I didn't get the person."

"What happened?"

Over the phone, a robust voice asked in surprise.

Hou Jingjing looked in the direction of the disappearing motorcade and said, "Xu Guan stepped in."

The voice on the phone paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, come back first. It may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario. I still don't believe that a minister from the Disciplinary Committee from a small place can be so perceptive."

"Okay, I got it,"

Hou Jingjing said.

She hung up the phone.

Hou Jingjing gritted her teeth and muttered, "Chen Fang, just you wait…"

After the convoy left the airport, it didn't head towards the city.

On the contrary, the surroundings became increasingly desolate.

"Where are we going?"

Chen Fang asked Xu Nuo sitting beside him.

Xu Nuo looked puzzled and replied, "Didn't you say you wanted to meet my big brother? So, I'm taking you home now."

"Is your Xu Family in the countryside?"

Chen Fang asked.

Xu Nuo snorted and laughed, saying, "You could say it's the countryside."

As they spoke.

The car had already exited the highway.

A mountain slope, not very high in elevation, suddenly appeared before them. After driving along the mountain road for about two or three kilometers, a vast bamboo forest emerged in front of them.

Like Guan Xiaoxian's lakeside villa, the nearby courtyard was also built halfway up the hill.

However, it was not as luxurious as Guan Xiaoxian's villa.

At the entrance was a towering bamboo grove, followed by a rural path inaccessible to vehicles. After walking for a few minutes with Xu Nuo, Chen Fang saw a two-story building appear before him.

Xu Nuo led Chen Fang into a small house next door.

It was a tea room, furnished in a very simple style.

The room was simply decorated, with no luxurious furniture to be seen, most of it made of bamboo.

"You sit for a while, I'll be right back,"

Xu Nuo said, pointing to a bamboo chair.

After Chen Fang nodded, Xu Nuo left.

Surrounded by the bamboo forest.

A gentle breeze blew, and faintly, there were sounds of insects and birds.

In Yuanjing, having a villa in such a mountain forest was a remarkable thing, just as Qin Ye had said; these noble families enjoyed the best resources, beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

So he waited.

Almost an hour passed.

He had thought the Xu Family would arrange someone to entertain him.

But they did not.

It seemed that although the Xu Family had brought him here, they still wanted to intimidate him by deliberately neglecting him, aiming to maintain their superior status.

Chen Fang didn't want to wait any longer.

He stood up and walked straight out of the tea room, preparing to return the way he had come.

Then a coughing sound came from behind him.

Chen Fang turned around.

He saw a man in his forties or fifties approaching.

The man was dressed in an administrative jacket, and in his features, one could vaguely see a resemblance to Jingjing.

It seemed that this man was Jingjing's father, Xu Li, the eldest son of the Xu Family.

"Where are you going?"

Xu Li asked Chen Fang.

Chen Fang smiled slightly and replied, "The Xu family carries too much pretense; I don't see the necessity of staying any longer, so I'm taking my leave."

"If you step out that door, you might never be able to return to East River Province,"

Xu Li said seriously.

Chen Fang waved his hand and replied, "It doesn't matter. To me, dignity is more important than life. If I had known this, I would rather have stayed in custody. No wonder the Xu Family can't compete with the Hou Family; it's not without reason."

"How dare you!"

Xu Li suddenly shouted in anger.

Yet Chen Fang was not at all intimidated and said, "Minister Xu, I'm merely stating the truth; how is that presumptuous? Besides, I am your guest. You Xu Family, one of the three great noble families of Yuanjing, is this how you treat your guests? Without even the basic manners?"

Hearing Chen Fang directly call him Minister,

Xu Li was indeed taken aback.

Clearly, although he had not introduced himself, he was still seen through by Chen Fang.

"A minor vice-departmental officer speaking to me in such a tone, haven't you thought about the consequences?"

Xu Li said, gradually approaching.

"Consequences? What consequences? I've been dismissed already. Now, you are the official, the servant of the people, and I am the citizen. It seems Minister Xu should not be speaking to me in this tone, right? Or does Minister Xu believe that leaders and citizens inherently have class differences?"

With those words,

Xu Li found himself without a response.

If he acknowledged his superior status, it would mean he was openly opposing the party's principles.

If he agreed with Chen Fang,

then his previous scolding would amount to slapping his own face.

Seeing his anger grow,

Xu Nuo suddenly appeared from around the corner, affectionately clinging to Xu Li, cooing, "Brother, I told you, Chen Fang is slick with words; ordinary people really can't outtalk him."

With Xu Nuo's remark,

Xu Li's angry expression slightly softened.

He then said to Chen Fang, "Come inside."

After saying that, he turned and entered the tea room that Chen Fang had just left.

Chen Fang, however, stood still, not moving. Seeing this, Xu Nuo came over, took his arm, and said, "My brother is just like that, always wearing a sour face. Don't mind him; I'll take you inside."

True to what Jingjing had said.

Although Xu Nuo was born into a noble family, she carried no airs about her.

Out of respect for her, Chen Fang walked back into the tea room.

Xu Nuo sat him down next to the tea table and said, "You talk; I'll make tea for you."

As she spoke, her fingers fluttered, busily working the tea set.

Xu Li remained expressionless and said, "You sent a message to me, claiming all that happened in my house was a plot by the Hou Family. Speak, let's hear it. But let me make it clear beforehand, if you spout nonsense, I won't let you off."

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