Next to the Dongfang family's residence is a huge park, as the entire area has long since become the Dongfang family's property.

This place, which was usually their resting place, is now completely abandoned.

The internal changes within the Dongfang family also dampened the spirits of everyone in the family.

Many people are worried: who would go out for a walk at this time?

This also happened to be the place where the two of them took a walk.

"How did you know that the Dongfang family betrayed me and followed someone else? This is no small matter, and even if they were exposed, most people probably wouldn't know."

Lu Fan was still somewhat puzzled by this question. He looked at Nangong Qi beside him, wondering whether the Nangong family would support them again.

This will have a significant impact on the development of his subsequent actions. If the other party is willing to support him, he can proceed with complete impunity, given that this party wields considerable influence over the entire region.

Although the Nangong family does not have a huge business empire, it is the most balanced among the major families, developing in both officialdom and business.

They have already established a deep-rooted presence in the entire southern city.

Lu Fan had no doubt that if Nangong Qi hadn't been a woman, he would have been out of the picture long ago.

The Nangong family definitely wants to control the entire area, but no one has made a move yet.

"What are you saying? Does my Nangong family not even have this much strength? You're underestimating me too much..."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Lu Fan with a playful expression, and Lu Fan swallowed hard.

Good heavens, this is practically blatant seduction.

No, I'm a married man after all. At the very least, I have to uphold my principles and not mess things up.

After clearing his throat twice, he looked at the other person.

"Let's discuss things now. My situation is already extremely difficult, and I don't want to be betrayed any further."

Even with your Nangong family, I've been on guard lately, as if facing a formidable enemy. If someone were to steal the river from us again, I truly would have no recourse.

Faced with the current situation, Lu Fan had no choice but to be extremely vigilant. He didn't want to be the loser in this gamble.

Nangong Qi stopped playing coy with Lu Fan and told him what she knew.

"I heard about this from my uncles. Recently, the Dongfang family has become very nervous after the last incident."

Without protection, although they have become more restrained, there are still many things that require a lot of cooperation, so they have to seek protection.

As luck would have it, the patron they sought also found our Eastern family, and these guys are secretly inquiring about us while simultaneously searching for us outside.

This answer gave Lu Fan a headache. If that was the case, it would probably only take the other party a little while to discuss and seek refuge with someone else.

Or rather, the Simon family and the person behind him are now the other party's top choices.

If that's the case, then the Dongfang family is definitely not as carefree as the Ximen father and son, since those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose.

I was so engrossed in that act today that even if I failed, the other person was able to back down completely.

"Do you think the Ximen family father and son, and the commotion today, are still connected to each other?"

After thinking for a moment, Nangong Qi also spoke to Lu Fan.

"I've been observing them in secret, and the father and son seem sincere, but I don't know if that's what they really want. However, since you helped them when they were in their most difficult time, they generally won't betray you."

Lu Fan nodded. From the moment the other party came to ask for the person in person today until the end, these people all had complete faith in him.

Offering help in times of need is far better than adding to someone's success; at the very least, your actions earn the other person's trust.

The case also revealed some information about the Ximen family's smuggling activities, but all of them involved businesses outside the Ximen family.

In this respect, they are much better than those from the Dongfang family.

"However, I think it's best if you keep your thoughts to yourself. You should always be wary of outsiders like this."

Nobody knows when they might betray you.

Faced with Nangong Qi's sudden words, Lu Fan nodded in agreement. He was very clear that no matter how much benefit he gave to the other party, it would be a loss.

But to these people, it was still far from enough, because they only wanted more. The Simon family, on the other hand, did so because they currently had nothing.

Even a small thing is enough to satisfy you, and by gradually increasing the weight, it will be enough to get through this difficult time.

"You're right, but someone like you should probably be wary of."

Lu Fan jokingly said that Nangong Qi, who was standing to the side, was not very happy about it. She looked at Lu Fan and let out a coquettish sigh.

"What do you mean I'm being nice by bringing you so much information, and you actually say that I'm someone you need to be wary of? If you keep doing this, I'm not giving you any more information from now on."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but stopped after taking a few steps.

She sensed that Lu Fan behind her hadn't chased after her, which was quite different from what she had imagined.

In his mind, Lu Fan should have continued to chase after him, and the two should have gotten into a tangle.

But that's just how reality is, which left her feeling somewhat helpless.

"What do you mean by this? You made me so angry that I left, and you didn't even come over to comfort me. You treat Jiang Manyue the same way."

Just as he finished speaking, he immediately realized that what he said seemed a bit off. However, just as he was about to take back his words, Lu Fan suddenly said something else entirely.

These words stunned him, and his mood sank even lower. "You two are different. At most, we have a business relationship. Even if we take it a step further, we can't compare to my wife."

The difference between the two is too great to explain in a short time; besides, our relationship isn't that close.

At that moment, Jiang Manyue, who was far away, also saw this scene. When she heard these words, she was very pleased.

Originally, watching the other party leave, she was extremely unwilling. If it weren't for Lu Fan's words, she would have rushed over to confront them.

Do you really think you're invisible?

They didn't even glance at me!

"That's more like it. Behave yourself, I do have some good looks!"