"A bet is a bet; those are the rules."

Even though letting go wasn't so easy...

Having just walked back from Ghost Gate Pass, Zhou, the bandit, now lifted his head and glanced at Xu Fan, his face filled with resignation.

He was old now, after all, and the world belonged to the younger generation.

"A bet is a bet; from now on, the Zhou Family will not pursue Jianjun's death further. My family will not obstruct your path in any way."

"Xu Fan, you can leave now."

Zhou, the old timer, was protective of his offspring, but he was very principled in moral matters. It seemed, at this point, the feud with his family might well have been resolved.

Now, Xu Fan stood up with a smile and twirled a porcelain cup on the table. "If that's the case, I'm much obliged Mr. Zhou."

"Should Mr. Zhou feel inclined in the future, I would be honored to join you in not returning home until we're thoroughly inebriated."

Having said that, Xu Fan did not linger any longer; he turned around and walked straight towards the door.

The skilled men blocking the entrance scattered aside like the tide as Xu Fan approached.

With Zhou's words, this would have been the result even without his intervention.

...

After leaving the Zhou family's mansion, Xu Fan drove back to his own residence.

Arriving at his complex, he could see Han Dongxu's car parked on the side.

Considering the day's close brush with death, Han Dongxu was probably eager to hear the outcome and had decided to wait right there.

Knock, knock, knock.

Xu Fan got out of his car and walked directly towards the other's vehicle.

He knocked on the window, and the dozing Han Dongxu suddenly woke with a start.

Upon rolling down the window and seeing Xu Fan outside, Han Dongxu's eyes widened in shock.

"Boss, boss, you're not dead?"

Looking at Xu Fan, unscathed, Han Dongxu was utterly baffled.

He couldn't understand how Xu Fan had managed to walk in and out of the Zhou family's heavily guarded mansion in Shanghai by himself.

"Why? Were you hoping I was dead?"

Xu Fan smiled slightly and teased, causing Han Dongxu to awkwardly grin and say, "Boss, don't kid around, I was just curious..."

Then, Xu Fan opened the car door, sat next to Han Dongxu, and briefly explained what had happened at the Zhou family mansion that day.

"This…"

Hearing Xu Fan's account, Han Dongxu couldn't help but sweat nervously.

He sneaked a glance at Xu Fan and thought to himself that his boss indeed had quite the nerve.

"Since Zhou, that bandit, has spoken, I believe he won't trouble you anymore."

Having some understanding of Zhou's character, Han Dongxu nodded and responded.

Although they hadn't had the chance to align with the Zhou family's power, the fact that Xu Fan had managed to negotiate to this extent was already perfect.

"How did the task I gave you last night turn out?"

Xu Fan, now sitting in the passenger seat, asked.

Han Dongxu certainly hadn't forgotten that Xu Fan had assigned him to organize security for a whole street of bars.

He nodded and explained, "Don't worry, boss. I have already assigned a group of people there, and it will be sorted out in a few days."

Gathering enough personnel to secretly and effectively handle security for an entire street of bars was no easy feat.

But Han Dongxu was confident that he could settle the matter within about half a month.

"Good."

Xu Fan nodded after listening.

"It just so happens that I planned to head there tonight, and I'll check the situation then."

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing that Xu Fan was going there, Han Dongxu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows excitedly and asked, "Boss, are you planning a celebration wave?"

"Do I need to bring more people over?"

Today, Xu Fan had dealt with Zhou the bandit, and indeed, it was something worth celebrating.

At this moment, Han Dongxu, brimming with joy, planned to follow Xu Fan to join in the excitement.

"As for celebrating, it's a bit of that, but the one who is planning to celebrate tonight should be someone else."

"Hmm?"

Xu Fan's sudden remark made Han Dongxu frown slightly, seeing that he didn't understand, Xu Fan smiled and reminded him, "You thought I couldn't possibly come back alive, what about Ke Longxiang?"

"That's true..."

Han Dongxu listened and nodded thoughtfully.

This murder by borrowed knife was indeed Ke Longxiang's sinister plan.

By now, he probably had concluded that Xu Fan had died in Zhou the bandit's boiling oil.

With such a thorn in his side gone, how could Ke Longxiang not celebrate properly?

It's not just about celebrating, he likely plans to take advantage of tonight's opportunity to seize back the bar street that Xu Fan had taken from him.

"Alright, the men you sent tonight, I'll be needing them, remember to give them a heads-up later. As for you, best not get involved."

"I understand..."

After talking with Han Dongxu, Xu Fan got out of the car, and as night fell, he drove by himself toward Hengshan Road.

Upon arriving at the bar street, Xu Fan stepped out of the car and directly entered the nearest bar.

Without notifying the bar owner, Xu Fan found a well-illuminated booth, ordered a bottle of wine, and sat waiting alone.

Apparently, Han Dongxu took his instructions to heart.

Although there weren't many people stationed in the bar, each one could be considered skilled. They were believed capable of managing any unexpected situations.

By now, the first glass of wine had already been finished. Xu Fan checked the time; it was nearly ten o'clock.

Given Ke Longxiang's nature, it was impossible for him not to come.

He just filled his glass with wine, when before he could take a sip, a commotion erupted outside.

Looking toward the noise, he saw at the entrance, two men in bodyguard uniforms were flung into the bar.

They crashed onto the bar floor, causing the men and women dancing in the dance floor to scream.

They had arrived...

Before those who were ready to fight came in, Xu Fan was certain that it was Ke Longxiang's men.

The bar street had changed hands too recently, and most people still believed it was Ke Longxiang's territory.

No one but Ke Longxiang himself would dare cause trouble here.

Sure enough, with a burst of hearty laughter, a large group of people poured in through the entrance.

The leader was clearly Ke Longxiang.

In high spirits from the joyful occasion, he was radiant and smug, holding a girl in each arm, chatting with his companions.

Among those accompanying him, in addition to some henchmen doing his bidding, the rest were members of the Crown Prince Party.

Xu Fan recognized these people; he had met them during Ke Longxiang's engagement.

While Ke Longxiang was in such a good mood, Xu Fan didn't want to spoil his fun just yet, so he sat in a dim spot, quietly sipping his drink.

Waiting for Ke Longxiang's performance to begin.

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