At this moment, Professor Sun's anger had attracted the attention of everyone around, and Xu Fan smiled helplessly and said, "Professor Sun, there are some things you don't understand. You've always lived in your assumptions. After so many years, she still remembers your and Xiaolu's birthdays, don't you understand yet?"

"Understand?"

Professor Sun laughed, his shoulders shaking continuously. He glanced at Qiu Hongyao, his eyes full of sarcasm, and said, "Now, she comes to me only because she sees that I've become successful, wealthier than the boss she was with before. She just wants to enjoy the good life with me, ha, isn't that what you call a woman consumed by vanity?"

"…" Xu Fan couldn't help but be stunned, never expecting Professor Sun to think that way.

It seemed the misunderstanding between the two of them was more serious than ordinary.

Just then, Professor Sun sneered and said, "Mr. Xu, I'm also very clear about your purpose today. You're just here to sign a contract with me. If you want to sign this contract, just obediently get lost!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but grin. They knew that this was a multi-billion dollar mega contract. Surely Xu Fan wouldn't be foolish enough to continue meddling in this for the sake of some so-called male pride, would he?

As for Lu Jun, he was secretly praying in his heart, hoping Xu Fan's stubbornness would kick in and that he would clash with Professor Sun.

It seemed like Lu Jun's prayers were effective. Xu Fan didn't let go, still firmly gripping Professor Sun's arm, preventing him from continuing the assault.

Xu Fan smiled and said, "Professor Sun, you probably don't understand me. I'm someone who really likes to meddle in others' affairs."

"Good! So you like to meddle, huh?"

Xu Fan's unyielding attitude directly infuriated Professor Sun, and he snorted coldly, then said, "Since you're so principled, then fine, let me tell you now, I have no intention of signing this contract with you!"

With that, Professor Sun's gaze turned to Lu Jun in the crowd.

"Young Master Lu, I have made up my mind. I've decided to work with the Lu Family on this new energy contract. I hope our cooperation will be pleasant."

"Now, please help me throw this Mr. Xu out."

Lu Jun was completely bewildered.

This damn happiness was just too unexpected, wasn't it?

Without doing anything, he could get the contract?

This felt like a pie falling from the sky. Excited, Lu Jun felt as if the world was rocking in sync with his emotions.

Seeing Professor Sun summoning him, Lu Jun scampered over, holding Wang Xizhi's calligraphy script in hand.

"Hehe, Professor Sun, I knew it, this kid doesn't know his place. Such a cheap woman, if you don't hit her, I feel like doing it myself."

Lu Jun added cheerfully, and then he looked at Xu Fan with the eyes of a victor.

Lu Jun sneered, "Mr. Xu, now that Professor Sun has no plans of working with you, and you are still holding onto his hand, do you believe that I can call the police right now, have you locked up, and give you some time to reflect on your actions?"

Lu Jun wasn't bragging—the Lu Family indeed had the connections. If Xu Fan dared to keep holding Professor Sun's hand, Lu Jun could indeed find a reason to have Xu Fan detained for a few days.

Xu Fan snorted and released Professor Sun's hand, then turned and walked towards Qiu Hongyao, who was lying on the ground.

"Are you okay?"

Xu Fan carefully helped Qiu Hongyao up and asked.

Qiu Hongyao shook her head, but the glaring palm seal on her face clearly told Xu Fan she was not okay.

"Sorry for getting you involved…"

Qiu Hongyao felt somewhat guilty toward Xu Fan. Although she didn't know the specifics, she was very aware that Xu Fan had apparently suffered a great loss in his attempt to help her.

Xu Fan shook his head and said, "It's okay, let me take you out first."

"I..."

Upon hearing that Xu Fan was taking her away, Qiu Hongyao's eyes flashed with a hint of reluctance, and she stuttered.

"You cheap woman, won't you scram? Want me to beat you some more?"

Just as Xu Fan was about to say something, he heard Lu Jun cursing from behind, which immediately darkened his expression.

After sighing, Xu Fan patted Qiu Hongyao on the shoulder and said, "Wait for me a moment; I have some things to take care of."

Turning around, Xu Fan strode toward Lu Jun.

Seeing Xu Fan's gloomy face, Lu Jun couldn't help but laugh, thinking Xu Fan was upset over a deal gone sour and was coming over to lash out at him.

Lu Jun continued taunting, "Xu Fan, who asked you to offend Mr. Sun..."

Bang!

Before Lu Jun could finish his sentence, Xu Fan swiftly moved like the wind, darting forward and kicking Lu Jun in the stomach so hard he flew outwards!

"You!"

The onlookers were instantly shocked, and even Professor Sun was too astonished to speak.

Could Xu Fan be so reckless? To hit someone at an event like this—and someone from the Lu Family?

"You dare to hit someone?"

Professor Sun pointed at Xu Fan and was about to curse him out when Xu Fan sneered and backhanded him across the face!

The slap echoed, leaving Professor Sun's head buzzing as if the world spun around him.

Enraged, he pointed at Xu Fan and yelled, "Why did you hit me!"

"Why did I hit you?"

Xu Fan sneered again and said, "With someone as stupid as you, how else could I wake you up if I didn't hit you?"

"Me, stupid?"

Professor Sun immediately laughed, feeling that Xu Fan's words were ludicrous. As a professor, he believed Xu Fan's speech to be utterly ridiculous.

"Xu Fan, have you lost your mind for failing to get the contract signed? If I were really stupid, could I have developed new types of marine energy?"

Professor Sun boasted about his achievements, but Xu Fan narrowed his eyes and said, "Impressive? I think all that research has made you lose your mind."

"Professor Sun, I really don't care for a collaboration with someone like you, but before I leave, I must tell you a few things," Xu Fan continued.

"Heh, go ahead," Professor Sun sneered, seeing Xu Fan's comments as sour grapes over not securing the contract.

Xu Fan pointed at the somewhat frail Qiu Hongyao and said, "Remember this, Professor Sun, Qiu Hongyao is a good woman. The kindness she has shown you is more than you could ever repay in your lifetime."

"What a joke, she is..."

Slap!

Professor Sun was about to object to Xu Fan calling Qiu Hongyao a good woman, but before he could finish, Xu Fan slapped him across the face once more.

"Didn't your parents teach you? Don't interrupt when someone else is talking?"

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