Happy Little Farmer
Chapter 641

Chapter 641: Chapter 641

Zhang Yulan’s words instantly dissipated the drowsiness that Yang Fan had been brewing.

"So, he wants to play some overt games with you?" Yang Fan frowned and asked.

Zhang Yulan, with a contemplative look, nodded somewhat solemnly, "It seems he plans to force me into compliance from the front, and only then will he consider other approaches. Fanzi, you said before that it was because of you, but look now, he has thoroughly investigated my background and is just waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on me."

"The club I operated was very secretive; I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been there, but even so, he found out. There’s no need for me to state his purpose clearly, right?"

"Since that’s the case, it’s not safe for you to stay here anymore!" Yang Fan immediately thought of something else.

His reason for seeking out Zhang Yulan today was the worry that Chen Zhong might harm her.

"Hmm, let’s pack up and leave now," Zhang Yulan decisively said. "Actually, if we’re talking about life-and-death threats, you’re in greater danger than I am now, but..."

Zhang Yulan laughed as she said, "Forget it, the difference between us two now is like comparing six of one to half a dozen of the other; both are more or less the same."

"Indeed, they are more or less the same." Yang Fan nodded, then asked, "Once the affairs of the club are exposed and made a big deal of, there would be no more chance to turn things around, right?"

"There is a chance. Let’s leave first. I’ll make a few calls on the road," Zhang Yulan said.

Yang Fan nodded and quickly got dressed.

He always knew that Zhang Yulan had her own very powerful network of relationships. Obviously, she was now preparing to leverage this network to counter Chen Zhong’s confrontation.

Dealing with matters at their level, once Yang Fan got involved, it would give him a severe headache.

Because aside from worrying needlessly, he truly couldn’t offer any help at all.

But such things are not attainable solely through one’s own diligence and effort.

Not everyone with hundreds or thousands of ten-thousands in wealth can secure a foothold in the high levels of Xin’an’s territory. This requires many factors; it is related to wealth but is not directly proportional to it.

The two of them packed up quickly and left the farm restaurant.

Zhang Yulan didn’t mention driving her own car and directly hopped onto Yang Fan’s tricycle.

"We’re leaving with this?" Yang Fan asked, somewhat surprised.

"You came with this, so of course, we’ll have to leave with it," Zhang Yulan said with a laugh, "My car is too conspicuous, and Chen Zhong could easily track my location using some tricks. It’s safer in your vehicle."

"Alright, if you don’t mind, then it’s settled," Yang Fan said, shaking his head.

Zhang Yulan smiled tenderly, "What’s there to mind? But you really should consider getting a car and a license. If you don’t have time, after this matter is settled, I’ll arrange it for you. It’s actually very simple with a reliable instructor; you can be done in about half a month."

"I got a car a while ago, and I’ve thought about getting my license when things aren’t so busy," Yang Fan said.

Zhang Yulan asked excitedly: "Really? That’s great! It’s good that you’re thinking about buying a car. Living thriftily has its limits; I mean, you earn quite a decent amount nowadays, why make life hard for yourself? A car not only gives you face but also makes travel convenient and shelters you from wind and rain, preventing exposure to the elements."

"A ride like this is quite comfortable with the current weather, with a little breeze, it feels rather pleasant. But when it’s cold or raining, it would be far from comfortable. What kind of car did you buy? How much was it?"

Hearing that Yang Fan had bought a car, Zhang Yulan was even more excited than Yang Fan himself.

"A second-hand double-cab, not expensive, just over ten thousand yuan," Yang Fan said.

Zhang Yulan was stunned, her face a picture of confusion.

She gazed dumbfounded for a moment, then suddenly smiled wryly with resignation, "You, I really take my hat off to you now."

"I’m not at the stage where I can spend lavishly yet, the cost of medicinal herbs is very high, and I still need to prepare for the coming months. I’m not even sure if the little money I have now will be enough," Yang Fan said with a smile.

"Buying a car is also for the convenience of long-distance transportation of medicinal herbs; I was just thinking about enjoying the benefits at this time."

Zhang Yulan nodded in agreement, "No offense, but this is indeed an entrepreneurial attitude. I thought you would’ve gotten a car for at least a hundred thousand, but it turned out to be just this."

Yang Fan started up the three-wheeler and drove Zhang Yulan away from the farm restaurant.

After Zhang Yulan got on the main road in the car, she took out her cellphone and made two calls.

The content was very brief, like exchange of code words, just a few simple sentences. The gist was Zhang Yulan saying that there were some issues on her end that needed the person on the phone to exert some effort, with the terms to be negotiated by the person on the phone, within her acceptable range.

After the calls, Zhang Yulan said to Yang Fan, "Now let’s see what can be achieved!"

"The ranks of these two people are on par with Chen Zhong. This time, I’m not only seeking their help, but also assessing their current attitudes to discern what kind of people are around me now."

She took the initiative to explain some of her current situation to Yang Fan.

"It’s really like a chaotic struggle among powerful forces now," Yang Fan said with a wry smile.

He was just there to listen.

Zhang Yulan shook her head and said, "They are indeed in a chaotic struggle, and this didn’t just erupt suddenly, it has been going on for quite a long time. The issues that ordinary people like us are involved in, they’re incomparable to the entangled interests between them."

"Sister Lan, you’re being too modest with me," Yang Fan said.

Zhang Yulan shook her head seriously and said, "What am I being modest about with you? I’m speaking the plain truth."

"Fanzi, let’s just sit back and enjoy the show. Since Chen Zhong has the guts to start this, I’ll make arrangements for him to be in the spotlight. He has plenty of shady businesses under him, and I really want to see how clean he has managed to get his act together. It would only be right to return the favor," she said.

While talking to Yang Fan, her hands flew over her cellphone, sending a few messages to several people in quick succession.

Yang Fan only glanced briefly as he needed to watch the road, and didn’t see clearly what Zhang Yulan had sent.

A moment later, another call came in for Zhang Yulan.

"Mhm, okay, you guys don’t rest for now; I might need you to do some things," Zhang Yulan said indifferently, "Do well with tonight’s task, and everyone’s salary will be tripled."

With just these few words, Zhang Yulan hung up the phone, flashed a smile at Yang Fan with her cellphone, and said, "Fanzi, things are mostly in place now. We let the bullet fly for a bit then watch for the outcome."