Wu Tao Wen Guan

Chapter 331 Piracy

A long while.

Wang Ying snapped out of her daze.

She fumbled for her phone and her eyes widened.

"Oh no, it's 11:30, we're going to be late."

She hastily started the car, turned, and reversed.

"It's all your fault!"

She pouted and took out her phone to make a call.

"Weren't you the one who wouldn't let go of me?"

Lin Fan muttered softly.

The call connected.

Wang Ying said to the receiver with a hint of disdain, "Director Sun, I'm so sorry, my car broke down on the road. Just got it fixed, I'll be there right away. My apologies."

...

Golden Brilliance Hotel.

A grim-faced man in his forties, wearing a Taoist robe, sat at the head of the table with displeasure.

Behind him, on his left and right, stood two individuals dressed as Taoist boys, a man and a woman. They were both good-looking and stood ramrod straight.

Sun Yang ended the call with a smile, clasped his hands, and said, "Master Lin, my apologies, Section Chief Wang's car had an issue. She'll be here shortly."

"Director Sun, you say Section Chief Wang doesn't hold a high rank, yet she puts on quite a show."

The grim-faced man pointed to several well-dressed real estate tycoons around him. "I, Lin Fan, am but a humble villager, so I don't mind. But these gentlemen are all busy with their own affairs. To be kept waiting here by her for over half an hour, hmph!"

"Master Lin, let's just wait a little longer."

"Indeed, accidents happen with cars, no one can help it."

"Master Lin, please be patient. I know the hotel manager, I'll get you some good tea."

To his surprise, the bosses present showed no signs of anger. Instead, they all spoke to appease him.

This greatly surprised the man, who went by the alias Lin Fan.

Why were they so accommodating today?

Sun Yang smiled mysteriously, "Master Lin, we are not waiting for just anyone today."

Seeing his expression, the bosses all shared knowing smiles.

"What's so special about her?"

Lin Fan said indignantly, "When I followed my master to travel the capital, I met all sorts of high officials and influential figures. What extraordinary background could a mere section chief possibly have?"

"No."

Sun Yang stepped forward and whispered, "Section Chief Wang's nickname at work is 'Pretty Yingying'. Think about it."

He gave Lin Fan a look that all men would understand.

"Heh heh."

"Heh heh."

A burst of low laughter echoed around.

Usually, they detested accompanying their superiors for drinks.

They had to drink, and they couldn't get drunk.

They also had to serve them well and keep them satisfied.

It was practically inhuman work.

But when Wang Ying invited them for a meal, they all pushed aside their work and rushed here to wait.

Their intentions were obvious.

"Oh?"

Lin Fan's eyes lit up, and he suddenly became interested.

Everyone present was no ordinary person.

They were either heads of well-known real estate companies or owners of their own real estate firms. Each of them was worth over a hundred million.

To be able to captivate such wealthy men, she must be an unparalleled beauty.

"Layman Sun, I am not one for money or beauty. Please do not misunderstand."

Lin Fan cupped his hands in a salute, "Amitabha."

"I apologize, Master Lin. It was my imprudence."

Sun Yang raised his teacup, "Let this tea stand for wine. I shall drink this cup in self-punishment."

"Master Lin is truly a distinguished scholar!"

"Master Lin, could you tell us how you fought with Li Yusheng? I've heard he's quite famous in the south."

Someone asked.

"Li Yusheng... he is an unparalleled genius. I was merely fortunate to fight him to a draw."

Lin Fan replied.

"Master Lin, you are too modest."

One person raised his cup, "When it comes to feng shui and fortune-telling, the south is indeed much more prosperous than the north. Frankly, many of us in this line of work specifically invite masters from the south to look at feng shui. Isn't it because of their great reputation and accurate readings?"

"To be able to fight Li Yusheng to a draw is enough to show that your skill is the best in the north!"

He praised with a thumbs up.

"You flatter me, you flatter me."

Lin Fan beamed, his long, narrow eyes squinting into slits.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened as he saw a woman of exceptional beauty and alluring charm, being guided by a waiter, slowly walking towards them.

A young man was by her side, and they exchanged affectionate glances, clearly in love.

Lin Fan couldn't help but think, "If Wang Ying had this kind of beauty, it wouldn't have been a waste of my waiting."

He was certain this beautiful woman was not Wang Ying.

Earlier, Sun Yang and the others had whispered that Wang Ying was divorced and single, otherwise, they would have all been quite eager.

"Section Chief Wang?"

Someone saw Wang Ying and then sat in their chair, completely stunned.

"Wang..."

Everyone turned to look, equally dumbfounded.

"What? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Wang Ying smiled slightly, "Didn't we say it was okay to bring a guest?"

"Guest?"

Sun Yang's heart sank.

Everyone else also drooped their heads in dejection, looking as if their parents had passed away, even more dejected than when their project bids failed.

Such a beautiful flower plucked by an unworthy hand!

Pretty Yingying was already taken!

And by a mere boy!

What good was youth?

How could it compare to our maturity, stability, and successful careers!

Lin Fan noticed several hostile glances directed at him.

But he didn't care.

Keep being envious, keep being angry, it's all the same to me.

Lin Fan looked at the man dressed as a Taoist across from him.

Hmph~

He even brought along a boy and a girl. He certainly put on airs!

"What's wrong with you all?"

Wang Ying pretended to be oblivious, feigning ignorance of their thoughts.

"Everyone, allow me to introduce my boyfriend, Lin Fan."

Wang Ying linked her arm through Lin Fan's and leaned her shoulder against him like a dependent little bird.

"Section Chief Wang, you really are..."

Sun Yang said, a bitter smile on his face, unable to finish his sentence.

He couldn't blame her, after all, Wang Ying only had business dealings with them, at most they were casual acquaintances.

Besides, among those present, only one was divorced; the rest were married with families. Their male intentions couldn't be openly expressed.

"Oh? Lin Fan?"

Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be such a coincidence?

Lin Fan's expression faltered for a moment, then he quickly regained his composure.

It shouldn't be, there are so many people with the same name in the world.

Sun Yang stood up and introduced, "What a coincidence. This is a reclusive master who is traveling in our area, Master Lin Fan, with the ancient surname Fan."

"Pfft!"

Lin Fan couldn't help but chuckle.

This was too amusing!

He hadn't expected a knock-off version of himself to appear.

Lin Fan?

A name made up of two surnames, it was hilarious, ignorance was truly terrifying!

"What are you laughing at?"

Lin Fan, already guilty, immediately put on a show of bravado and asked angrily.

"I'm laughing at how fated we are."

Lin Fan's eyes glinted with amusement, and he cupped his hands towards the other man.

Then, he gave Wang Ying a look that said "wait and see."

Wang Ying understood instantly, a sly smile playing on her lips, and remained silent.