Zhong Haiming watched helplessly as Zhang Fan took advantage of the situation and left.

Can I be a witness?

Zhong Haiming looked at Wu Ni. This kid even dared to hit the head of the law firm?

Isn't that a bit too daring?

Wu Ni bit her red lips, "Then naturally I can be a witness."

A phone call can be made directly.

Soon, officers from the local police station arrived.

Wu Ni sat in her office and listed Zhang Fan's crimes one by one, then ordered the police to arrest him.

As for the evidence, Zhong Haiming is right here and can be a witness. As for the marks on his face, there are no fingerprints, but the authentication is pretty much enough.

Dealing with a washed-up playboy is no problem; the local police station should be able to tell who the real boss is.

At Hailan Law Firm, I was slapped and insulted. How could I tolerate that?

This kid is too arrogant; he'll pay the price this time.

Our first meeting was unpleasant; he was very uncooperative.

He doesn't know his own strength.

Killing someone like him, who has no job, no connections, and no legal status, is just a matter of a word.

Once we're inside, we'll play hide-and-seek and make him disappear from this world. Let's see how arrogant he is.

Next to the law firm, not far away, in a café known for its retro ambiance, the afternoon sun shines through the half-drawn curtains, illuminating every inch of the space and adding a touch of gentleness to this tranquil corner.

Zhang Fan pushed open the doorbell, its soft ringing like an unintentional visitor stepping into this tranquil space.

My gaze slowly swept across the store, finally settling on a somewhat lonely figure.

Wang Qingyan sat by the window, gently enveloped in soft light, wearing a delicate apricot-colored shawl. The warm color complemented her skin, adding to her gentle and graceful appearance.

Sunglasses were gently placed on the bridge of her nose, covering most of her face, but they couldn't hide the unique charm that emanated from within.

Her posture was elegant and reserved, and every subtle movement revealed her extraordinary upbringing and demeanor. Even with such a conservative outfit, she could not hide the undeniable beauty beneath, like the most inconspicuous yet most moving flower in spring.

Zhang Fan slowly approached. Hailan Law Firm was so close, it was a good opportunity to take care of everything.

Wang Qingyan sensed Zhang Fan's approach, turned her head slightly, and looked at him subtly yet directly through the edges of her sunglasses, as if she could see into his heart.

"Would you like something to drink?" Wang Qingyan's voice was deep and magnetic, and even a simple greeting carried an indescribable charm.

"A latte, please," Zhang Fan replied, a faint smile playing on his lips. He wasn't particularly fond of coffee; compared to its intensity, he preferred the delicate flavor and lingering sweetness of tea.

Wang Qingyan nodded slightly, then ordered a latte from the waiter. Her gaze fell on Zhang Fan again, her eyes filled with both scrutiny and expectation.

"How much do you want for the secret formula you have? Name your price!" The question was asked directly and bluntly, without any beating around the bush.

How much?

“I won’t sell it for any price. This is an heirloom of my Zhang family. It cannot be sold. Even when the family was in dire straits, we didn’t sell it. This is the foundation of our family.”

Zhang Fan naturally knew why Wang Qingyan had come to him.

Now we know that Wang Qingyan is not simple; her identity is not simple, her family is not simple, and she herself is not simple.

She's not just a simple big star.

"I won't sell it for any price? I just brought in a top chemist from Germany who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Do you think your secret formula can withstand modern chemical analysis?"

"If I were you, I could ask for an exorbitant price, but the price is negotiable."

Wang Qingyan stopped trying to hide it; this kid should know what he's been doing in secret.

"One hundred million?"

Wang Qingyan offered her price.

"If you had the ability to crack this, you wouldn't be having coffee with me today, and you wouldn't sell it for a billion dollars."

Zhang Fan said with certainty.

This secret recipe cannot be revealed.

And since I've been reborn, making money is very easy for me.

Money is not what I ultimately pursue.

"I want to resolve this amicably. I think I'm handling your secret recipe in a civilized way. If other people get involved, I'm afraid you, a down-on-your-luck young master, won't be able to handle it. So, sell it to me, and you'll get money. You won't lose out."

Wang Qingyan offered her earnest advice.

"Thank you for reminding me. I'll say it again, I won't sell it for any price."

Zhang Fan still seemed so certain.

"Alright, then good luck. I'll tell you when you'll come looking for me. After all, I offered the highest price. As your rival, it's still necessary for me to remind you that you've heard of the story of the He Shi Bi jade, right? This world is very complicated."

Wang Qingyan took out a hundred yuan from her bag, placed it on the table, put on her baseball cap, and walked away with her head down.

Since we can't reach an agreement, let's continue with the troubleshooting!

With modern technology so advanced, deciphering an ancient formula is a very simple matter.

He was willing to pay a high price, but he still wouldn't give up.

I am quite civilized, but with some people, things won't be so harmonious.

This is the consequence of not heeding advice.

Wang Qingyan was well aware that many forces, including foreign forces, had their eyes on the secret formula.

Does this kid really think he can protect her?

That's too naive, too presumptuous.

Zhang Fan looked at the money on the table and had a strange feeling about it.

He took the money to pay the bill, and walked out of the coffee shop with a cup of coffee in his hand.

Soon, Zhang Fan drove to the steel plant.

The steel mill had a customer today, a customer from the eastern region. We've had a close partnership since the first batch of pagers, and now we're also working on gas cylinders, seamless steel pipes, drones, and other materials.

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