"Hmm?"

Xu Fan raised an eyebrow, listening to Xiao Lan it seemed like the matter was as easy as flipping his hand...

"Sister Lan, what do you mean by simple?"

Xu Fan hurriedly asked. Xiao Lan slightly smiled and explained, "The reason Chen Longhu could receive this bidding opportunity and seize that plot of land was purely reliant on someone else's influence."

"However, that someone probably doesn't know that after Chen Longhu won the bid, he would use this method to manage the project..."

"As long as we let that person know the truth about the situation, Xu Fan, not to mention making Chen Longhu compensate the residents, even causing him to lose the bid altogether could be possible."

Seeing Xu Fan silently nodding, Xiao Lan slightly smiled and then asked, "Xu Fan, guess, who is Chen Longhu riding the coattails of this time?"

"..."

Xu Fan curled his lips, if he already knew that, why would he need to come to you...

"Sister Lan, stop teasing, just tell me..."

Xiao Lan covered her mouth and chuckled, then said, "You've met this person before. Uncle Yao, do you remember him?"

"That mischievous old man?"

Xu Fan raised his eyebrows in surprise, clearly not expecting him.

Last time he went to Yan Ruyu's house to treat her illness, he had met that little old man.

Several times, that little old man had invited him to explore the antique markets together, but he had always declined.

"With that being the case, this will be much easier..."

Xu Fan nodded, although he hadn't known Uncle Yao for long, their relationship was pretty good; he believed that if he approached him, he would help.

"Sister Lan, I know what to do now."

Xu Fan had made up his mind and decided to personally visit Uncle Yao the next day.

"By the way, Sister Lan, if Chen Longhu is disqualified from the bid, who do you think should take his place?"

Considering the shenanigans Chen Longhu had pulled, it was unlikely that he was going to be allowed to handle the property development.

If Uncle Yao asked him if he had any suitable candidates, he would also have an answer ready.

Xiao Lan gave Xu Fan a look and said, "Who else do you think is a more suitable candidate than your sister?"

Although Xiao Lan hadn't participated in this bidding round, it didn't mean she wasn't interested in that plot of land.

If Xu Fan could help her secure that plot, it was going to be an extra income.

"Hehe, Sister Lan, that's no problem, but you'll have to tell me, how are you going to thank me?"

While he was pondering this, Xu Fan, that mischievous kid, sneakily moved closer to her, prompting Xiao Lan to fiercely poke him in the forehead.

"Hmph, little rascal, always trying to take advantage of your sister!"

"Don't worry, if you help me this time, your sister will definitely prepare a big gift for you!"

"Hehe, it's a deal!"

Xu Fan snapped his fingers and finalized the plan with Xiao Lan.

...

The next day, when Uncle Yao heard that Xu Fan was coming to see him, he was overjoyed and readily agreed.

He even went personally to Yan Ruyu and commanded her to give Xu Fan the day off, otherwise he would fall out with her.

Now that Xu Fan arrived at Uncle Yao's villa, just as he entered the gate, he saw an energetic old man coming towards him with a beaming smile.

"Well well, you rascal, finally came to visit this old man for some fun!"

Uncle Yao chuckled and scolded as he pulled Xu Fan inside.

"A few days ago, I heard you picked some fine jadeite for Xiao Lan. I really didn't misjudge you, you're truly an expert in collectibles!"

"Come on! I've bought quite a few fine paintings recently. You're here today, so you must take a good look!"

Xu Fan didn't know if Uncle Yao had been holding it in these past few days, but from the moment he entered the room, Uncle Yao hadn't stopped talking, and he kept chatting with Xu Fan.

Finally, Xu Fan found an opportunity to interject.

"Uh, Uncle Yao, aren't you tired..."

Xu Fan awkwardly grinned and thought, where does an old man like you get so much energy, as if injected with chicken blood...

"Eh! Tired? Life rarely brings a confidant! You, my boy, are the old man's confidant. Playing with you, the old man could stay up all night and not feel tired!"

"..."

Xu Fan grinned dryly a couple of times, quietly watched Uncle Yao finish his show-off, and then got straight to the point, "Uncle Yao, actually, I came to see you today because there's something serious I want to discuss with you."

"Hmm, this old man is willing to talk about anything except serious matters..."

Due to his background, many people who came to him did so under the guise of discussing serious matters, seeking his help.

Uncle Yao particularly detested the word 'serious matters,' and hearing Xu Fan mention it now, it was as if someone had thrown cold water on him.

Then he began to ignore Xu Fan and started pondering over the camellias he was cultivating.

"..."

Seeing him like this, Xu Fan shook his head, half laughing and half crying, and said, "Uncle Yao, don't you know? You've left many families homeless, wandering on the streets."

Uncle Yao was startled upon hearing this, and then stared at Xu Fan.

"Young man, don't falsely accuse the old man, I would never engage in such vile deeds!"

This matter touched on his integrity, and Uncle Yao looked particularly serious. Xu Fan smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Yao, you might not do it, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't."

"Right now, someone is using your name to do despicable deeds! Don't you know anything about it?"

"..."

Uncle Yao, feeling inexplicably accused by Xu Fan of committing outrageous acts, became somewhat curious about what Xu Fan was talking about.

"Young man, stop beating around the bush. What is the serious matter? Just spit it out."

Seeing him a bit unable to restrain himself, Xu Fan blinked and teasingly said, "Uncle Yao, I thought you didn't like hearing about serious matters. Let's talk about calligraphy and paintings instead."

"Hey? You little rascal!"

Uncle Yao saw Xu Fan purposely playing coy and got anxious like a child.

Xu Fan shook his head, half laughing and half crying, and then fully informed Uncle Yao about the issue with Dahua Real Estate.

"Kid, you must be joking! Dragon is reliable in his dealings, that's impossible!"

Uncle Yao listened and immediately dismissed the possibility Xu Fan proposed.

He had entrusted Chen Longhu with many tasks before and they had always been completed perfectly.

"Uncle Yao, he may be reliable, but that's only your personal impression."

Xu Fan thought Uncle Yao, the old imp, was likely just a laissez-faire manager, assigning tasks and not meddling further.

Though Chen Longhu's actions were immoral and heinous, he indeed had the knack for deceiving those below and hiding it from those above.

If it weren't for Xu Fan, those displaced people would likely never get justice in their lifetimes.

Seeing that Uncle Yao still held his opinion, Xu Fan smiled and then said, "Uncle Yao, if you don't believe it, why don't we make a bet today?"

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