Lin Fan hesitated, "Let's forget it. We all have things to do, and our homes are far away."
"Then... then forget it."
Cai Yan looked at Tian Mengyao with a pleading gaze.
Tian Mengyao was about to speak, but Lin Fan tugged at her sleeve.
"I need to go back too."
Tian Mengyao understood Lin Fan's meaning.
Cai Yan was deeply disappointed, feeling she shouldn't have lied for Lin Fan.
Was there no chance at all?
She just wanted one chance!
...
In the car.
"What's going on?"
Tian Mengyao started the car and asked.
"Do you know who's spreading rumors about me being a gigolo?"
"It's her?"
Tian Mengyao was quite surprised. "I thought she was a good person!"
"It's not her, it's that guy, her boyfriend now, I guess."
Lin Fan fastened his seatbelt and said.
"Then she's no good either!"
Tian Mengyao angrily concluded, then asked in confusion, "Xiao Fan, why would they spread rumors about you and Zhou Yi, saying...?"
"They can't stand to see others do well, don't you know that?"
Lin Fan gave Tian Mengyao a look. "They exalt the high and trample the low, bully the weak and fear the strong. You're all grown up, haven't you seen this before?"
"Of course I have."
"If there are any more class reunions this year, I don't plan on going."
Lin Fan chuckled, "Your plan is ruined."
"Why?"
Tian Mengyao was very displeased.
"Class reunions are fake for connecting feelings; they're real for showing off and putting on airs."
Lin Fan whispered, "And then there's Cai Yan, she's just... you know."
"I know~"
Tian Mengyao said with a smile, "Sucking up to power. Now that you, Lin Fan, are successful, you look down on your poor classmates from the past."
"You dare make fun of me? Do you want me to go find her for dinner right now?"
Lin Fan threatened.
"You wouldn't dare!"
Tian Mengyao floored the accelerator, and the car roared away.
Only Cai Yan was left, standing dejectedly by the roadside.
Did he look down on me so much?
Cai Yan was dazed and walked to her Emperor car.
She glanced at herself in the rearview mirror.
Apart from looking a bit worn and haggard recently due to overdue payments, she was still as beautiful as ever in the mirror.
"Why doesn't Lin Fan like me? It doesn't make sense!"
Cai Yan had no idea that Lin Fan already understood her nature.
Although Su Yurou also displeased Lin Fan, her pursuit of fame and fortune had a bottom line. And as long as it didn't harm her own interests, she didn't mind lending a hand to others.
Cai Yan was different.
If Cai Yan ever gained power, she would surely treat the weak even more harshly.
This was why Lin Fan didn't want to deal with Cai Yan.
—
The SUV kicked up dust, and soon caught up with Jiang Yi ahead.
Jiang Yi was on the phone.
Seeing Jiang Yi, Tian Mengyao felt annoyed. "Xiao Fan, what does your classmate's family do?"
"I remember it's a door and window factory, right? The kind that privately processes doors and windows."
Lin Fan nodded. "That should be it."
Tian Mengyao made a mental note.
Someone from a door and window factory dared to slander Xiao Fan?
Just you wait, I won't let you off!
Jiang Yi heard the roar from behind and looked back, his eyes widening.
Lin Fan and his girlfriend?
What was going on?
Didn't they have an argument?
Tian Mengyao glared fiercely at Jiang Yi. She detested people who spread gossip behind others' backs, especially such vicious and absurd rumors.
"Huh?"
Jiang Yi was utterly bewildered, unable to comprehend.
I helped him expose Lin Fan's true colors, why is she looking at me like an enemy?
Doesn't know a good heart!
Jiang Yi felt wronged and started to curse quietly.
Tian Mengyao saw Jiang Yi's lips moving non-stop in the rearview mirror and became furious.
"Xiao Fan, you drive."
Tian Mengyao pulled the car over.
"Me?"
Lin Fan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. "I only drive in the countryside. Driving in the city would be a death wish!"
"What are you afraid of? You have to practice sooner or later."
Tian Mengyao opened the car door. "Look, there are hardly any cars on the road."
Since Borun Pharmaceuticals closed down, this road had been deserted, with hardly any cars passing by for a long time.
"Alright."
Lin Fan was immediately tempted.
Not being able to drive was too inconvenient. He had practiced for a long time, only driving back and forth on empty country roads.
With such a golden opportunity, of course, he wouldn't miss it.
Lin Fan moved to the driver's seat and started the car, feeling both nervous and excited.
Tian Mengyao moved to the passenger seat and made a phone call.
"Uncle Sun~"
Tian Mengyao drew out her words, sounding like she had suffered a terrible grievance.
"Mengyao, ah, why, have you suffered some injustice?"
A deep, resonant voice came from the receiver.
"Uncle Sun, I have a small favor to ask of you."
"Alright! What is it?"
"There's someone surnamed Jiang, who has a door and window factory in Shimeng Town or Shimeng County."
"Did he offend you?"
Sun Xiangqian asked quickly.
"His son offended me."
Tian Mengyao took the blame entirely. "He's spreading malicious rumors about me behind my back, saying terrible things."
"Don't worry, leave this matter to me."
Sun Xiangqian's expression instantly turned grim.
You dare to bully the daughter of an old leader?
Have you got the guts of a bear?
The call ended.
Sun Xiangqian waved his hand. "Xiao Liu, go and check the door and window processing factories in the county owned by someone surnamed Jiang. I need it immediately. If there are none in the county, check the town."
"Yes."
Xiao Liu nodded, while speculating in his heart: Judging by the leader's expression, someone is likely in for trouble.
—
"Mengyao, don't do anything rash."
Lin Fan was afraid Tian Mengyao wouldn't know the limits.
After all, they were classmates, and there was also the saying of layers of escalation.
What if Tian Mengyao only intended to teach Jiang Yi a lesson, but ended up bankrupting the Jiang family? That would be terrible.
The Xie family of Borun Pharmaceuticals was a cautionary tale!
"Don't worry, I'll teach him a small lesson."
Tian Mengyao said contentedly, "Otherwise, I'll feel so angry."
"As long as you know what you're doing."
Lin Fan shook his head helplessly.
An hour later.
Jiang Yi, sitting in a friend's car, was venting his grievances indignantly.
About Lin Fan, about Cai Yan, it seemed like everyone in the world had wronged Jiang Yi.
"Brother Jiang, I told you long ago that beautiful women can't be relied upon."
The driver, Jiang Yi's friend, said with a smile to comfort him.
"What's wrong with being beautiful?"
Jiang Yi retorted indignantly, "With my conditions, am I not good enough for Cai Yan? She's also from the countryside, and her family isn't that well-off. What, after spending a few years in the big city, she thinks she's so much better?"
Just then, his phone rang.
Jiang Yi pressed the answer button. "Dad, what do you want?"
"Where are you?"
Jiang Father's voice sounded very anxious.
"I... I'm chasing my girlfriend."
Jiang Yi knew his father hated his idleness the most, so he gave a legitimate reason.
Marrying a wife and continuing the Jiang family line, this reason was absolutely justifiable!
"What did you do today? Tell me honestly!"
Jiang Father roared.
Jiang Yi's heart skipped a beat. "Dad, did something happen to our family?"
"Let me talk."
Jiang Mother snatched the phone and cried, "Son! Our door and window factory has been sealed by the Administration for Industry and Commerce!"