The value soared by half, an increase of a hundred million, Hu Busan's machine-gun-like mouth immediately stopped.

His small eyes glanced over at Xu Fan, seeking approval whether he needed to add details about the bar closing and his wife running away.

"..."

Xu Fan curled his lips, and said, "Remember this, Hu Busan."

"Hehe, alright."

After a while, when the storm had passed and the relationships had been smoothed over, the bar could recommence operations, earning an extra three hundred million effortlessly. Hu Busan's eyes crinkled into slits with a sly smile.

The previous frustration of having the bar shut down now felt like a paid long vacation to everyone.

With just a few words from Xu Fan, his own pocket had directly lost five hundred million, enough even for Bancheng to feel the weight.

Ke Bancheng took several deep breaths, comforting himself multiple times that material wealth was external, before he felt slightly better.

Keeping his composure, he then asked, "Xu Fan, can we proceed now?"

"Mr. Ke has certainly shown his sincerity," Xu Fan replied with a smile, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

He then waved his hand towards the exquisite dishes in front of them and excused himself, saying, "Mr. Ke and your wife have come all the way from Shanghai, I believe you haven't eaten much."

"Come, try some of these specialties from Jinling."

At this, Xu Fan's host-like attitude almost made Ke Bancheng choke with irritation.

Damn it, he was the one paying for this meal...

As a guest must follow the host's lead, and since his son's life still hung in Xu Fan's balance, Ke Bancheng, despite his reluctance, had to muster a smile.

He nodded and picked up his chopsticks.

"Mr. Ke, reaching your current status must have involved many hardships."

Xu Fan chatted with Ke Bancheng casually, saying, "I have a question, and I'd like to ask for your advice."

"Hmm?"

"What question?"

Xu Fan smiled and asked, "Mr. Ke, suppose someone played dirty tricks during your entrepreneurship to ruin your business, what would you do?"

"Do I even need to say it?"

Caught in a lengthy discussion with Xu Fan, Ke Bancheng had almost forgotten what he had come here for.

On hearing Xu Fan's hypothetical scenario, he replied without hesitation, "Such a bastard deserves to die; I must take him down. If not kill him, then I must make him suffer!"

Clap. Clap. Clap!

Hearing Ke Bancheng's response, Xu Fan immediately applauded.

"Xu Fan, what do you mean by this?"

Seeing Xu Fan's smiling face, Ke Bancheng felt something was off.

Xu Fan smiled and said, "Mr. Ke, now that your son has done such a thing, tell me, should we 'take him down'?"

"Cough, cough!"

So, Xu Fan's casual conversation was a trap to draw him in, making Ke Bancheng's face turn red with embarrassment.

"This... well, actually, one must be magnanimous, and such a spirit is priceless! Just now, I was a bit hasty."

Even while contradicting himself, Xu Fan had to admit he was somewhat impressed by how assertively Ke Bancheng spoke.

With a crooked smile, Xu Fan said, "It's quite a coincidence, Mr. Ke, that despite your son's actions, I have generously spared his life."

"So, tell me, how much is my generosity worth?"

Thud...

Ke Bancheng's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed on the floor.

Big brother, can we not talk about money...

"This..."

Ke Bancheng stammered, unable to speak.

He felt he shouldn't have come today; if he stayed any longer, Xu Fan might bleed him dry...

In this situation, having another child with his wife seemed more cost-effective...

"Mr. Ke, haven't you just declared it priceless?"

Hu Busan was standing behind Xu Fan at that moment, kindly reminding him, which moved Ke Bancheng to tears.

Do I really need your reminder?

"..."

Awkwardly grinning, Ke Bancheng then chuckled nervously, "Xu Fan, how about fifty million?"

Xu Fan ignored Ke Bancheng and turned to look at Xiao Lan.

"Sister Lan, if our child were kidnapped, how much would you pay?"

"..."

In such a situation, this guy still found space to tease her. Xiao Lan almost fainted; she gave Xu Fan a sharp look and then said, "I would pay all my assets, after all, a child is priceless."

Clap. Clap. Clap!

"Look, everyone, look!"

Xu Fan looked at Xiao Lan with admiration and started applauding, followed by Hu Busan and his men who were also visibly moved.

"Indeed, a child is priceless."

"Ah, some people, how stingy they can be..."

The group went back and forth with their comments, turning Ke Bancheng's face green with envy.

Muttering curses under his breath, who doesn't know how to ask for money? But it's me who has to pay...

"Xu Fan, enough said, a hundred million!"

Bearing the pain, Ke Bancheng doubled the price at that moment. Xu Fan looked at him, nodded and said, "Mr. Ke is truly great. In your eyes, I see the glow of fatherly love."

Bullshit, I just care about the money...

Ke Bancheng wiped away his painful tears and then asked, "Xu Fan, is that enough now?"

Back and forth, it had already reached six hundred million, and Ke Bancheng could hardly bear it.

Xu Fan waved dismissively and said, "Don't rush."

"Mr. Ke, your son is with me, and I have been treating him well. I dare say that even the wealthiest couldn't enjoy the kind of food and lodging he's had. Don't you think, shouldn't you be grateful?"

After Xu Fan finished, Zhou Zhanlong, standing behind, nodded in deep agreement.

Indeed, in that crappy environment, the rich could definitely not enjoy it.

"..."

Ke Bancheng's legs were already shaking, and he looked towards Xu Fan with tears almost in his eyes and asked weakly, "How should I thank you? With... with money?"

"Hey!"

Xu Fan snapped his fingers, pointed at Ke Bancheng, and praised, "Well done, Ke Bancheng, really smart!"

"You... you flatter me..."

Ke Bancheng forced a smile onto his face.

"Here's the deal, since you are here, I shouldn't swindle you. How about thirty million?"

"Alright... alright..."

Though the amount had dropped a notch, Ke Bancheng agreed quite readily this time.

The woman sitting next to him just couldn't hold back anymore.

"Husband! Have you lost your mind?"

Knowing Ke Bancheng's indulgence towards his son, but to just hand over more than six hundred million to these people?

She absolutely couldn't accept it!

She slammed her hand on the table and stood up!

The woman's cold gaze shot straight at Xu Fan.

"I'm telling you, you won't get a penny from us!"

"Behave, and hand over my son! Otherwise, I'll make you regret it!"

The atmosphere instantly froze, as the woman stared aggressively. Xu Fan narrowed his eyes.

"Haha, what a tone."

"Do you think you are still in a position to negotiate with me?"

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