Guan Shanhai had not failed to mention Xu Fan to Guan Shanhai before.

The old man was quite fond of Xu Fan and had even said that he would try to match his granddaughter with Xu Fan.

At the time, Guan Shanhai did not take Xu Fan seriously.

Now that his prejudices had been dispelled, Guan Shanhai viewed Xu Fan as a mother-in-law would a son-in-law, liking him more and more the more he looked.

From the moment Xu Fan entered the door, the young man had been very polite, treating even the servants of the house with respect.

Xu Fan had patience, even when face with intimidation from him, showing not the slightest impatience.

In skill and eloquence, he far surpassed the other wealthy young masters that he usually saw.

It could even be said that, aside from family background, Xu Fan was far superior to those wealthy heirs.

Guan Shanhai was not a man who valued background. Although he was the son of Old Master Guan, he had achieved his position through his own hard efforts, without leveraging his family's influence.

What he valued was personal strength, and at this moment, Xu Fan was clearly the dark horse in his eyes.

"Uncle, don't worry, I would have offered to help even if you hadn't asked,"

Xu Fan agreed without hesitation to Guan Shanhai's request at that moment.

Xu Fan liked Guan Shimeng, and wasn't she just as good to him?

Whenever it came to anything, Guan Shimeng was always the first to think of him, and she would rather suffer a loss herself than let Xu Fan be wronged in the slightest.

How could Xu Fan bear to see such a woman be bullied even a little bit?

"Alright, with your word, I can rest easy,"

Guan Shanhai nodded and said, "You rascal, I'm entrusting my daughter to you. If any harm comes to her, even a single hair, I will come looking for you!"

"Dad…"

Guan Shimeng, listening from the side, felt increasingly embarrassed as it sounded to her more like her father wanted to marry her off to Xu Fan rather than simply entrust her to his care...

"Silly girl."

With a mixture of laughter and helplessness, Guan Shanhai glanced at his daughter and said, "Alright, it's getting late, and you've come all the way here, which must have been tiring."

"Daughter, quickly kick this guy out for me."

Laughing and scolding, Guan Shanhai then told Xu Fan to go home.

Madam Guan, sharing a bed with Guan Shanhai, obviously knew his intentions for having his daughter send Xu Fan off. She pushed her blushing daughter and said, "What are you still standing there for, silly girl, hurry up…"

"Oh, right…"

Following Guan Shimeng to the front door of the Guan Family's home, Xu Fan suddenly stopped.

Seeing Xu Fan's hesitant expression, the three members of the Guan Family were utterly confused.

Did this guy have something else on his mind?

"Auntie, it's like this."

Xu Fan touched his nose and addressed Madam Guan, "I tried your sofa just now, and it's quite comfortable. You might suggest Uncle sleep on it more often—it's good for his health."

"You rascal! Wife, get me the broom!"

...

Before Guan Shanhai could explode in anger, Xu Fan dashed out of the front door.

"Xu Fan, are you being naughty!"

After coming out with Xu Fan, Guan Shimeng couldn't help but laugh and chastise him.

She could clearly see that Xu Fan was just playing around with her father, and she was genuinely pleased about the good relationship between Xu Fan and her father.

"Xu Fan, thank you for today."

Now alone outside, Guan Shimeng pursed her lips and thanked Xu Fan,

She was sincerely grateful to Xu Fan. If he had not severely criticized her father today, she might have had to follow her father's plans, step-by-step toward a life she did not want.

Guan Shimeng looked unusually serious at that moment, and Xu Fan couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Silly girl, there's no need to thank me. I just said what I had to say."

Xu Fan clearly didn't take this matter seriously. At this moment, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, that's enough. You go back now. I'll catch a taxi home."

"You, you wait a moment... "

Just as he took a few steps, Guan Shimeng called out to him.

Xu Fan, puzzled, furrowed his brows. Did she have something else to say?

"What's up? Is there something else?"

Watching Guan Shimeng jogging toward him, Xu Fan couldn't help but feel a bit odd.

This girl, why does she seem a bit nervous...

Uh...

Before Xu Fan could figure it out, he saw Guan Shimeng walk up to him and, standing on her tiptoes, kissed him on the face.

This bold move shocked Xu Fan so much that he froze completely.

"You, this..."

Taking the initiative to kiss Xu Fan was already the limit for Guan Shimeng.

After the kiss, Xu Fan saw her face was flushed red, and he couldn't stop grinning.

You should know, her parents were just inside. Who knows if the couple was peeking.

If they saw that scene, they might say that he was a bad influence on their daughter.

"Okay, Xu Fan, you better, better go now..."

Guan Shimeng didn't know why she suddenly felt the impulse to kiss Xu Fan.

Her face felt incredibly hot, and her heart seemed like it was about to jump out of her chest. Blushing, she hurried him.

She urged Xu Fan to leave quickly.

That moment of tenderness left Xu Fan somewhat dazed. Looking at the shy Guan Shimeng in front of him, Xu Fan didn't know why, but his feet felt like they were rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Sticking his neck out to look at the gate, and not seeing anyone else, Xu Fan chuckled and said, "Shimeng, how about one more time, since your parents are not here."

"Come on, it's time to build up your courage!"

Encouragingly, Xu Fan cheered Guan Shimeng on.

"Get lost, no way, I'm going back!"

Guan Shimeng couldn't stand his shameless, thick-skinned demeanor. Casting Xu Fan a shy glance and not waiting for him to block her, she ran back into the house like a rabbit.

Xu Fan really didn't have the nerve to chase after her and coax Guan Shimeng for a few more kisses.

You should know, Guan Shanhai was not to be messed with.

Chuckling, Xu Fan shook his head and hailed a taxi home.

...

Two days later.

Zhou Zhanlong, He Si, and Su Shousi contacted him. It seemed his previous intimidation had been effective; the two honestly relayed the information Xu Fan needed to know, without omitting a word.

Even the previously arrogant Zhou Zhanlong was now incredibly obsequious toward him.

Zhou Zhanlong was a straightforward person, having respected only those stronger than him since childhood.

Although Xu Fan was much younger, the punch that he threw was genuine, earning Zhou Zhanlong's genuine respect.

At the moment, Xu Fan really didn't feel like giving Zhou Zhanlong any guidance. You should know, there was still one person who hadn't reached out to him.

Hu Busan.

This guy was the most cunning among the three.

Logically, all three should have come over together, but this guy hadn't shown up…

Xu Fan narrowed his eyes, smirking.

He was also curious to find out what this guy was scheming at the moment.

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