"Ring ring ring..."
Lin Fan's phone suddenly rang, breaking the brief silence in the office.
He looked down and saw the words "Ye Yuyan" flashing on the screen.
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow slightly, a subtle tremor flashing in his eyes.
He answered the phone.
"Hey, Yu Yan."
On the other end of the phone, Ye Yuyan's voice was light and concerned: "Lin Fan, how have you been lately? I heard that a lot of things have happened in the Lin family."
Lin Fan smiled faintly, his tone revealing no emotional fluctuation:
"Fortunately, it's just some family matters, and they've been mostly taken care of."
"That's good." Ye Yuyan seemed relieved, and her tone became more relaxed.
"Um... are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."
Lin Fan hesitated for a moment. Recent events had left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he definitely needed a chance to relax. He agreed, "Okay, what time? Where?"
"Seven o'clock tonight, 'Ya Yun Xuan', is that alright?"
Ye Yuyan's voice was filled with anticipation.
"no problem."
Lin Fan hung up the phone, his gaze falling out the window as he fell into deep thought.
Night falls.
The air inside "Ya Yun Xuan" is filled with the soft sound of a guzheng, creating an elegant and tranquil atmosphere.
Lin Fan entered the private room and immediately saw Ye Yuyan sitting by the window.
She wore an elegant white dress, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, and her exquisite makeup accentuated her refined and ethereal beauty.
"You've arrived."
Ye Yuyan stood up, a gentle smile on her face.
Lin Fan nodded slightly and sat down opposite her.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"No, I just arrived too."
Ye Yuyan gestured to the waiter to serve the dishes, then looked at Lin Fan.
"Lin Fan, I heard... Lin Yaozu, he..."
Lin Fan knew what she wanted to ask.
He sighed softly: "He has received his due punishment. Let's leave it at that."
Ye Yuyan nodded and did not ask any further questions.
As the dishes were served one after another, their exquisite presentation and enticing aromas whetted the appetite.
The two chatted about lighthearted topics while having their meal.
Ye Yuyan has a cheerful and lively personality and can always find something interesting to share, which gradually relaxes Lin Fan.
"By the way, Lin Fan, do you remember the first time we met?"
Lin Fan smiled slightly and nodded: "Of course I remember."
The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became warm and harmonious.
Just then, a sudden voice shattered the harmony.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Ye? What are you doing eating here alone?"
Lin Fan and Ye Yuyan turned their heads at the same time and saw a man wearing a floral shirt and a gold chain walking over, followed by several young men dressed in a frivolous manner.
The man walked up to Ye Yuyan, his eyes darting over her body with unbridled lewdness, a wicked smile playing on his lips: "Miss Ye, it's so boring being alone, why don't you join us brothers for some fun?"
Ye Yuyan's face immediately darkened, and she said coldly, "Please show some respect!"
"Respect?" The man burst into laughter.
"Who on this street doesn't know my name, Zhang Biao? Miss Ye, what are you pretending to be so high and mighty for?"
As he spoke, he reached out to touch Ye Yuyan's face.
Lin Fan's eyes instantly turned cold.
He stood up abruptly, grabbed Zhang Biao's wrist, and said coldly, "Get out!"
Zhang Biao winced in pain, his expression changing. He glared at Lin Fan and roared, "Who the hell are you? How dare you meddle in my business?"
Lin Fan didn't say anything, but the force in his hand increased.
"Ouch...it hurts...let go! You fucking let go!" Zhang Biao grimaced in pain, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Upon seeing this, several young men behind him immediately surrounded him, shouting, "Let go of Brother Biao!"
"Kid, are you looking for death?"
"Do you know who Brother Biao is? Believe me, you won't be able to leave this street alive!"
Lin Fan glanced at them coldly, his eyes filled with disdain and warning.
The young men were intimidated by Lin Fan's gaze and didn't dare to step forward for a moment.
"What, you want to make a move?"
Lin Fan sneered and increased the force in his hand again.
"Ah—!" Zhang Biao screamed in agony, "Let go... I'll let go... I was wrong... Big brother, I was wrong!"
Lin Fan then released his grip and said coldly, "Get lost!"
Zhang Biao scrambled out of the private room with several young men, not forgetting to throw down a harsh threat as he left: "Kid, you just wait!"
Lin Fan ignored him, turned to Ye Yuyan, and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Ye Yuyan shook her head, her face pale, clearly frightened by what had just happened.
"I'm sorry, Lin Fan, for making you get into this mess," Ye Yuyan said apologetically.
Lin Fan smiled slightly and comforted him, "It's alright, I've seen plenty of people like this, don't take it to heart."
He sat down again, picked up his chopsticks, and said, "Let's eat. Don't let these little incidents spoil our mood."
Ye Yuyan nodded and picked up her chopsticks, but she was clearly distracted.
"Lin Fan..." Ye Yuyan hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"Hmm?" Lin Fan looked up at her.
"Are you... are you really okay lately?"
Ye Yuyan couldn't help but ask, "I always feel... that you seem to have something on your mind."
Lin Fan remained silent for a moment. He knew that Ye Yuyan was a thoughtful girl, and many things could not be hidden from her.
"Yu Yan, you know, a lot has happened to the Lin family recently, and these things... have made me very tired."
Lin Fan said softly, his voice tinged with weariness.
Ye Yuyan looked at him, her eyes filled with heartache: "Lin Fan, if you need any help, please tell me, okay?"
Lin Fan nodded, looking at Ye Yuyan with a look of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Yuyan."
The two continued their meal, and although the atmosphere wasn't as relaxed as before, it was warmer and more harmonious.
"Lin Fan, what are your plans next?"
Lin Fan put down his chopsticks, his gaze becoming profound.
"I will make the Lin Group stand up again, and I will make those who hurt me pay the price."
Ye Yuyan looked at him.
"I believe in you, you can definitely do it."
Lin Fan smiled slightly, knowing he wasn't fighting alone.
After dinner, Lin Fan took Ye Yuyan home.
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