"People from the Gongsun family!"

Hearing this, Lin Fan couldn't help but let out a cold laugh and said, "No wonder Gongsun Lan is so unruly. Now it seems, it's really hereditary; the old ones are improper, and the young ones follow suit."

"What did you say!"

Before the elder could lose his temper, a bodyguard in black standing by immediately stepped forward angrily, looking as though he would strike at any moment. Fortunately, the elder raised a hand to stop him.

"Vice County Magistrate Lin, my granddaughter has had a pitiable life, so I spoiled her from a young age. If her reckless behavior has offended you, I, Gongsun Changxiong, am willing to offer you an apology. If any losses have been caused, the Gongsun family will certainly make amends."

Gongsun Changxiong smiled at Lin Fan and said, "Please return my daughter and let me take her home for proper discipline."

"Looks like there's someone who can speak reasonably in the Gongsun family."

Lin Fan squinted at the strongman ready to act and said, "Unfortunately, this is my house. How would Gongsun Lan be here? Old man, I think you've come to the wrong place, haven't you?"

"You're talking nonsense! The signal from the young lady's phone disappeared right at this location, and the car's tracker is also in this village. Besides you, she doesn't know anyone here. Only you could be hiding her!"

The previous strongman loudly accused Lin Fan, his aggressive demeanor causing Lin Fan to frown slightly.

"The people from the Gongsun family are fine, but their dogs sure know how to bark. They don't even know to put a leash on when going out."

Lin Fan picked his ear and looked at Gongsun Changxiong, saying, "Your granddaughter is already grown. If she's missing, the best course is to report it to the authorities, not trespass into someone's home."

"Vice County Magistrate Lin, my urgency to find my granddaughter led to some offense. I hope you will be the bigger person and not bother with us common folks. Since you belong to this village, and my granddaughter vanished around here, may I trouble you to help search? If found, the Gongsun family would be deeply grateful."

Gongsun Changxiong maintained a gentle smile, clearly playing good cop while the other played bad cop.

"So you're aware you're common folks, and recognize what it means not to fight authorities, or for the poor to challenge the rich. To search for your granddaughter, go to the village committee. This is private property. Are you planning to force your way in?"

Lin Fan pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a drag with a smile.

As the smoke puffed out, the strongman spoke up, "If you don't hand over the young lady, I'll tear down your yard."

"You dare!"

Lin Fan suddenly roared, thrusting the lit cigarette towards the man's face. As the cigarette hit him, the strongman let out a miserable scream, then covered his eyes and fell to the ground. Along with his pig-like wails, blood flowed wildly through the gaps in his fingers. It was clear his eye was already blind.

"This..."

Such an event suddenly left everyone on high alert, especially Gongsun Changxiong, who widened his eyes in disbelief at Lin Fan. Clearly, the power of a single cigarette butt wasn't enough to cause such a state, so there must be an ambush nearby.

"Brother..."

"Captain!"

Seeing the strongman fall, the surrounding bodyguards immediately rushed forward, encircling Gongsun Changxiong, all while keeping a vigilant eye on Lin Fan and searching the area for hidden people.

"I've already told you, the common folk should not fight with officials. Before you force your way into my home, shouldn't you weigh whether you have the capacity?"

Lin Fan once again drew out a cigarette, lit it, and breathed out the smoke with a smile. At this moment, on the trees flanking the house, Tang Dashuang and Little Shuang were already holding armed police steel ball crossbows, aimed at the dozens below.

"Vice County Magistrate Lin... I just want to find my granddaughter... I don't wish to cause trouble!"

Realizing that the other side was prepared, Gongsun Changxiong's face darkened, knowing this matter wouldn't be easily resolved.

"If you're looking for your granddaughter, go search properly, post missing person notices. You come to my home to intimidate us, frightening my parents. Can your head bear that responsibility?"

Lin Fan had barely finished speaking when sirens blared from outside the door. Moments later, a dozen police officers rushed in and surrounded the group. With all forces assembled, Lin Fan then sneered and said, "Since the Gongsun family rarely visits my home, don't leave. Stay at the police station for half a month and let me properly entertain you."

"Vice County Magistrate Lin, I just want my granddaughter back!"

Gongsun Changxiong clenched his cane tightly, glaring at Lin Fan. From the preparations seen here, Gongsun Lan's fate seemed grim. The thought of this not only pained him but also the possibility of losing his granddaughter after the death of his son made tears stream down his face.

"Grandpa..."

At this moment, Gongsun Lan's voice stunned everyone, including Lin Fan. Wearing a floral dress, she ran in, wrapping her arms around her grandpa's arm and said, "Why did you suddenly come here? I'm doing quite fine here, and County Magistrate Lin is taking good care of me."

"He… taking care of you!"

Gongsun Changxiong and Lin Fan both looked at Gongsun Lan, finding this care somewhat forced.

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