"Hmm."

Not finding Xu Fan's teasing to be of any significance, Asao Mai proudly tilted her chin up and hummed.

In her view, Xu Fan was complimenting her.

"Alright, let's stop wasting time and get moving."

Continuing to dawdle with Asao Mai outside the door, who knows if it would delay the important matters; Xu Fan stopped his teasing and reminded her.

"Okay, wait for me a moment."

Asao Mai understood and nodded, greeting Xu Fan before heading back inside the house.

Obviously, she couldn't feel at ease leaving those little girls.

She figured that she should greet them before leaving to prevent anything from happening while she was away.

It didn't take too long before Asao Mai came back out from inside the house.

"Alright, let's go."

After greeting Xu Fan, Asao Mai led the way, taking Xu Fan downstairs.

After they went downstairs, Asao Mai hailed a taxi and headed toward the headquarters of the loan sharks.

In the car, Asao Mai didn't stay idle; she took advantage of the time to explain to Xu Fan.

She told him about the information regarding this loan shark gang.

This loan shark gang was known as Yoshida Corporation in other provinces.

On the surface, it was called a company, but in reality, it was an organization that profited through high-interest loans.

They specifically targeted people in urgent need of money, deceived them into taking high-interest loans, and then used violent means to make them use their real estate as collateral.

They even forced them to commit illegal acts to pay off the debt.

Like today, pressuring Asao Mai to film, that was considered mild.

In Ancient Nara, many people had already committed suicide because they were deceived by Yoshida Corporation for their money.

However, due to the connections of the president, Yoshida Shun, they remained untouchable, continuing to reap massive profits.

While explaining everything about Yoshida Corporation to Xu Fan, honestly, Asao Mai held a glimmer of hope in her heart.

She hoped that this man from Huaxia could eradicate this tumor in Ancient Nara, and in doing so, protect the people from harm.

After all, their existence led to more children like those in her family becoming homeless.

"Alright, we're here."

They chatted in the car, and soon, they reached their destination.

As they got out of the car, they could see a huge billboard on a nearby tall building with the name Yoshida Corporation written on it.

There were even slogan-like ads calling them the savior of the poor.

Asao Mai couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

Could driving people to a dead end really be considered a savior?

She shook her head and looked at Xu Fan.

Her eyes carried a hint of expectation; she hoped that this man's arrival today would bring delayed punishment to these people!

After all, with all the evil they had done, they deserved retribution.

"Xu Fan, this is their main office. Generally, Yoshida Shun only comes here occasionally."

Yoshida Corporation had locations in several districts of Ancient Nara, but this was their headquarters.

It was called a company, but inside, hardly anyone worked.

Almost all the people inside were henchmen Yoshida Shun employed to threaten people into repaying their debts.

Soon, Xu Fan and I would be dealing with these guys, and it was definitely not going to be a peaceful negotiation. Even with Xu Fan by my side, I couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

"If you're nervous, you can stay downstairs and keep watch for me."

While still apprehensive, Xu Fan smiled and spoke from the side.

Clearly, the nervousness in my heart didn't escape his eyes.

As for the term 'keep watch,' it was clearly a nod to my self-esteem...

"Hmm, I'm not afraid of these guys!"

Not wanting Xu Fan to underestimate her, Asao Mai puffed up her chin and put on a fearless and brave demeanor.

This made Xu Fan watch and couldn't help but want to laugh.

Suddenly, he found this woman quite interesting.

"Alright, since you're not afraid, just follow me."

Not worried about losing his composure in the upcoming scene, Xu Fan smiled and took the lead, heading upstairs with Asao Mai.

Climbing the stairs, they soon reached the main entrance of Yoshida Corporation.

Before they even went in, they could hear the noise inside the company, with bursts of laughter and insults now and then.

"Hmm, they seem to be having quite a bit of fun."

"Let's go in."

Xu Fan smiled and led Asao Mai inside the door.

Once inside the company, they saw a scene of chaos.

In the enormous company, a group of shirtless men with cigarettes gathered around several tables, playing cards.

The sounds heard earlier at the door obviously came from them.

Those who won laughed, and those who lost cursed.

Doing such things inside the company didn't surprise Xu Fan; after all, these lackeys of Yoshida Shun didn't need to do anything else. They only had to fiercely reclaim the money others owed Yoshida Shun.

Standing at the entrance and scanning inside, he didn't see any of the henchmen that Asao Mai had encountered before.

Xu Fan frowned, thinking that these guys hadn't returned yet, perhaps?

"Hey! What are you doing standing at the door? If you're here to borrow money, come in, otherwise get lost if you're just watching the commotion!"

As he was thinking, an impatient voice came from the company reception.

Looking at the source of the sound, Xu Fan saw a receptionist touching up her makeup, looking at him with impatience.

It really was a den of thieves; even the reception here was unlike a normal company's.

Not getting angry, Xu Fan smiled and led Asao Mai over.

The absence of those guys didn't matter; as long as Yoshida Shun was here, it was fine.

If you want to catch a thief, catch the leader first. Once Yoshida Shun was dealt with, those guys wouldn't dare to cause any trouble.

"Is Yoshida Shun here?"

Walking up to the reception, Xu Fan smiled and asked the receptionist.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Xu Fan was there for the president, the receptionist was taken aback.

She studied Xu Fan carefully, confirming it was indeed the first time she'd seen this guy.

"Who are you? What do you want with our president?"

Yoshida Corporation was involved in shady dealings like swindling and deceit, and although rare, there were those reckless enough to come here seeking revenge on Yoshida Shun.

The receptionist eyed Xu Fan with a cautious look.

Not only the receptionist, but the henchmen playing cards nearby also noticed the commotion and glanced over.

They were well aware of why Yoshida Shun kept them around.

If this guy truly came to cause trouble, he would be finished.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Fan became the center of attention. He smiled in the face of everyone's gaze.

"What? Don't you recognize me?"

"I'm Yoshida Shun's long-lost father."

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