Zhang Zixi was visibly surprised by Qiu Mucheng's outburst.
“Who's Ye Fan? Is he an enemy of yours? Well, I don't know why you reacted that way, but let me tell you this—we're not helping you because of him. I'm sure you're aware of the Zhang family's power in Jiangbei; not anyone gets to tell us what to do. Take care, Ms. Qiu.”
With that, Zhang Zixi turned and left.
Evidently, she had no idea that the Ye Fan Qiu Mucheng spoke of was actually Chu Tianfan, who was now in the midst of training and rehabilitation at the Lu Clan's mansion.
As for whether Qiu Mucheng would report to the Zhang family for work, Zhang Zixi honestly didn't care.
She just wanted to make sure that this woman was alive and well.
That meant the Zhang family had kept its promise to Ye Fan.
Not long after Zhang Zixi had left, Han Shaojie, Shen Fei, and Chu Wenfei arrived to pay Qiu Mucheng and the little boy a visit.
Qiu Mucheng then briefly described to them what had just happened earlier and asked fortheir input.
After all, Shen Fei and Ye Fan were close like brothers. If Ye Fan had truly said such things before dying, he would likely be in the know too.
“I don't think it was Ye Fan, Ms. Qiu. You also know what he did at Jiangbei before his death—he killed hundreds of people at Westlake. The powerful figures I've met at Jiangbei don't have a very good impression of him. That's why I believe that your relationship with Ye Fan isn't going to be of any help in Jiangbei; it may bring trouble upon you instead,” Shen Fei analyzed.
Chu Wenfei nodded solemnly. “I was also there during the Westlake battle. Ye Fan killed so many people that the waters became bloodstained. That's why I doubt the people of Jiangbei would help him. They definitely hate him.”
He continued unhesitatingly, “Besides, even if Ye Fan used to be so untouchable that no one in Jiangbei dared cross him, it's all in the past. Jiangdong's
changed completely now that he's passed away, and even Mufan Group's gone bankrupt. There's barely anyone in Jiangdong who gives a d*mn about Ye Fan now, let alone those in Jiangbei. I'm sure whatever the Zhang family is doing has nothing to do with him.”
In any case, he refused to believe that Ye Fan was this powerful.
Causing such an impact in Jiangdong before dying, then being able to command such a powerful family in Jiangbei after his demise? How could that ever be possible? I get that he's a tough one. But to this extent? There's just no way.
“Then, who could it be? I don't know anyone else who's as capable in Jiangbei.”
Qiu Mucheng grew increasingly puzzled.
If not for Ye Fan, who else could possess such power to help me?
“Haha! Well, Ms. Qiu, you're so beautiful you put the most enchanting flower in the world to shame. I'm guessing this is an act of another one of your admirers,” Shen Fei surmised jokingly.
Chu Wenfei nodded. “Shen Fei has a point. In fact, this admirer of yours could very well be the heir of the Zhang family himself. I just found out a while ago that the Zhangs have always been pretty low-key about their status. Congratulations, Mucheng. You've just gotten another chance to marry into a powerful household.”
Despite being told that, Qiu Mucheng didn't feel happy at all.
Instead, she shook her head and responded calmly, “It doesn't matter who helped me. I'll never repay him by marrying him. Besides, I've already vowed to never get married again. Having Fan Juniorwith me is more than enough.”
Neither Shen Fei nor Han Shaojie knew what to say.
They didn't want to see Qiu Mucheng being depressed all day, but at the same time, they weren't sure whether to advise her to remarry.
They would feel a little sorry for their old friend if she did.
Yet, Chu Wenfei had no second thoughts. “Don't be so negative, Mucheng. You're only in your twenties. Life for you has just begun!” he advised sincerely. “Ye
Fan's gone, so it's the end of your chapter with him. There's so much more to life. Open up a little and forget whatever happened in the past. You should be looking forward to meeting someone new and starting over. Don't keep living in the past or in another person's shadow. It's not good for you.”
“Thanks. I'll think about it,” Qiu Mucheng replied halfheartedly with a smile.
Shen Fei and the others knew too well that she had no intention of heeding their advice.
After that, Chu Wenfei took the initiative to treat his old friends to a meal in Jiangbei.
Together, they celebrated her escape from the clutches of the Meng family.
Qiu Mucheng decided not to leave Jiangbei, but she didn't approach the Zhang family to be a branch manager either.
The woman no longer wanted to rely on anyone else. All she yearned for was to continue living by her own means.
Her peaceful life soon returned, but little did she know that the storm in Jiangbei was only about to
begin.
Ever since Meng Wanjun took the lead and surrendered to the Chu Sect, several martial arts experts had infiltrated the Meng family in the past seven days while keeping their identities hidden.
“Will it be okay just depending on the three of them to take down the Zhang family, Mr. Tang?”
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