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Chapter 1116 - 771 Flowers (Second update, thanks for the tips!)

Chapter 1116: 771 Flowers (Second update, thanks for the tips!)

"When I went to the Fang Family, I ran into Fang Jun."

Jiang Chen swirled his wine glass.

On Valentine’s night, Apang Palace was exceptionally lively.

"Coming out in one piece, not bad."

Lan Peizhi stated affirmatively.

No private room was arranged, and the new and former owners of Apang Palace sat on the second floor, with Tanki Liuli by their side.

Jiang Chen was already immune to such banter. He glanced at the woman who seemed to grow more age-ambiguous under the lights, "Today is Valentine’s Day, don’t you have plans?"

Only a few brave souls would dare jest with Blood Guanyin in this manner.

Yet tonight it seemed he had invited her, and now he was asking if she had other plans—if anyone else with a temper might react with immediate verbal retort.

"Why didn’t you return to East Sea?"

Lan Peizhi countered.

"I never celebrate foreign holidays."

Jiang Chen replied with ease.

"What’s the meaning of that sign downstairs?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen didn’t show embarrassment, "It’s making money. Nothing shameful about that."

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Apang Palace also followed the trend by organizing a special event. Upon reaching a certain amount of spending, customers would receive a limited edition souvenir, and the venue was excessively decorated for the occasion.

Placing down his wine glass, Jiang Chen discreetly gestured with his hands.

Soon enough.

A server came over, holding fresh roses.

Two of them.

Jiang Chen took them, first handing one to the Taoist nun sister who was most likely a lifetime single.

Most women lack resistance to flowers.

But the Taoist nun sister certainly fell outside this "most."

Despite growing up in the mountains, it did not mean the Taoist nun sister had no manners. She probably didn’t understand the significance of fresh flowers, especially on this day, but accepted the rose out of politeness.

Expecting her to say thanks was definitely impossible. Jiang Chen quickly turned to his senior sister and extended his hand, passing the other rose.

Many people become more timid as they grow older.

But some, on the other hand, do the opposite.

"Don’t get the wrong idea. Tonight, all the single ladies visiting will receive a rose out of humanitarian concern."

What a wonderfully exquisite explanation.

He probably forgot the painful incident of being thrown out of the car in Haojiang.

Lan Peizhi first looked at the truly fresh rose, then lifted her gaze.

Jiang Chen’s face remained unchanged, almost Spring-like, but deep down he probably wasn’t as composed.

Maybe recalling lessons from his past, he stopped holding it and placed the rose on the table as if it were the most natural thing to do.

"No wonder Cao Jinse said you have a great business mind."

Jiang Chen inwardly breathed a sigh of relief; he could not guarantee the Taoist nun sister next to him would still protect him against Lan Peizhi.

Bold yet meticulous, his judgment seemed to be correct.

It was just offering a flower.

With such a high favorability rating as a guarantee, he didn’t believe she would take offense.

"As for business, I still have much to learn from her."

Lan Peizhi fell silent, unexpectedly reaching for the rose.

Though just one, it didn’t affect its bloom.

Jiang Chen maintained his composure, but his heart couldn’t help slowly racing.

"Actually, you should have asked her out tonight."

"..."

Regardless of the meaning behind those words, Jiang Chen didn’t ponder deeply, "On such a special day, she must have her own arrangements. It wouldn’t be right to disturb her."

Then, he turned his gaze elsewhere.

Wan Wenya walked over.

"Miss Lan."

The person in charge of Apang Palace respectfully greeted Lan Peizhi and then bent over to report to Jiang Chen, "Luo Han is here."

Jiang Chen’s expression was unchanged as he looked downstairs.

"Let him come up."

Wan Wenya left.

After a while, Luo Han, who had once been carried out from here, arrived alone.

"Miss Lan."

Seeing Lan Peizhi, he seemed not at all surprised.

Of course.

After all, everyone knew who the previous owner of Apang Palace was.

However, seeing the rose in Lan Peizhi’s hand, the look in the eyes of the overlord from the Jiang River fleetingly contracted.

"Sit."

Jiang Chen said peaceably.

"I’ll stand."

Luo Han understood his place, or rather, he was very self-aware.

He had no right to sit on equal footing with Blood Guanyin.

"Mr. Jiang, I’m willing to do as you ask, but please, one thing, save my daughter."

Luo Han straightforwardly stated his purpose.

It wasn’t that he was unaware of what should be unspoken.

Since Jiang was willing to meet him in front of Blood Guanyin, it already spelled out certain issues.

Of course.

The profound and deep intricacies involved, he lacked the energy to delve further, nor did he have the right.

"Your daughter?"

"I have a daughter, not many know about her. She is one of the only two family members I have in this world."

Luo Han succinctly explained.

"I had planned for her mother to take her abroad, but her mother has now been restricted from leaving the country."

"Mr. Jiang, this is my only request."

It was evident.

Fang Jun might have discovered something.

To this, Jiang Chen wasn’t surprised.

Actually, he still had one method, a very simple one, to make Luo Han face a choice.

A "choose one or the other" kind of choice.

For a heart-as-stone cold-blooded overlord, what would weigh more—an own brother who has been through life and death together, or his own blood-related daughter?

This is actually a very interesting topic worth discussing.

"You hope I would do what?"

Jiang Chen calmly asked, without engaging in such an inquiry into human nature.

"Send her abroad. With Mr. Jiang’s influence overseas, you can ensure her safety for a lifetime."

"You trust me that much?"

Luo Han grinned, "I have no other choice."

What a simple yet profound answer.

Jiang Chen fell silent.

Lan Peizhi silently toyed with the rose given for free out of humanitarianism.

"But you also know that we are within the country, and before we could possibly send your daughter abroad, she might have already... You should understand my implication."

Leaving the country.

It’s not only about taking an international flight.

However, the problem is, it’s clear that the grass has been startled, and since only leaving the country is restricted, it indicates that Luo Han’s betrayal has not been fully exposed.

Once he gets involved, the situation will be different.

"Mr. Jiang, to tell you the truth, I’m not afraid to die, and neither is my brother."

Those are words of someone who is truly a heroic figure.

At such a moment, he could still threaten himself.

Jiang Chen did not get angry.

People have feelings.

A tiger doesn’t eat its cubs.

One cannot demand others to be beasts with no familial recognition.

Of course.

If he really were a beast, he wouldn’t be here now.

"Given that they’ve already restricted leaving the country, it means they have lost trust in you, and your daughter must be under surveillance now. Secretly sending her out of the country will be very difficult."

Jiang Chen’s eyes showed contemplation, "The best way right now is to find her a safe place within the country."

"There is no safe place in the country."

Luo Han responded without hesitation.

As a strategist, he felt a deeper sense of powerlessness than the average person.

Jiang Chen did not argue, but instead pondered in silence.

To this day, he no longer dares to label himself as a "good person," yet he still believes that the grievances between adults should not involve innocent children.

But the problem is.

Just because he believes so doesn’t mean everyone else does.

"If it’s merely survival one seeks, one can always find soil to thrive."

Jiang Chen’s heart stirred, and he looked over.

Lan Peizhi placed the bouquet of roses into a water glass.

Luo Han certainly wasn’t foolish either, and upon hearing this, he immediately said, "Miss Lan, please enlighten us!"

"If you just want your daughter to lead a peaceful life, I have a place."

"Which place?"

Jiang Chen asked.

Lan Peizhi did not answer but instead looked towards Duanmu Liuli.

Jiang Chen followed her gaze, looking at the silent Taoist nun sister who was like a delicate doll, and he suddenly understood.

Yes.

How could he have forgotten about that place?

Luo Han certainly hadn’t realized it yet, "Miss Lan, I know that you are a person who abides by principles in everything. If you save my daughter’s life, I, Luo Han, will be forever indebted to you in my next life!"

Such is the heart of a parent in this world.

Heaven and earth still have yin and yang, and all things naturally have two sides.

"Once upon a time, there was a mountain."

Jiang Chen silently recited.

Luo Han was startled.

He may not recognize Duanmu Liuli, but he had likely heard of that place.

This desperate hero’s eyes suddenly sparkled with intensity, and if it weren’t for the crowd around, he probably would have knelt down on the spot.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang! Thank you, Miss Lan!"

Regardless of what they truly thought of him, at least at this moment, Jiang Chen could feel that the gratitude from the other party was heartfelt.

Although the mountain was desolate, it was home to an old immortal.

The turmoil of the mortal world would presumably not affect that pure land.

Lan Peizhi ignored Luo Han’s gratitude.

"I agree to your request, and I hope you will also keep your promise to me."

"Rest assured, Mr. Jiang."

Luo Han’s emotions settled as if he had dropped all his burdens, his eyes filled with an indescribable determination and resolution.

"I won’t disturb you all any longer."

He said, then turned resolutely and went downstairs.

"What a man he is. It’s a pity he isn’t well-read. If he understood the meaning of respecting others’ parents and children as our own, perhaps his life would have been different."

Jiang Chen spoke thoughtfully.

"What does that mean? Explain it?"

Jiang Chen suddenly realized.

How had he forgotten that the educational level of the two people beside him wasn’t up to par?

Without showing any reaction, Jiang Chen avoided Lan Peizhi’s gaze and looked at the rose in the water glass.

"This is plain boiled water; even if the flower is placed in it, it won’t survive."

Outside the Apang Palace.

Luo Han, who felt his trip was worthwhile, exhaled deeply and looked up at the obscure night sky.

At his level, money, power, women... he had enjoyed what many people can’t even imagine in a lifetime. What more could he regret when he was able to leave behind his own bloodline?

This lifelong hero smiled freely.

Because he had come discreetly, without companions or a car, Luo Han walked to the roadside, ready to hail a taxi.

"Beep beep beep..."

The sound of the horn.

Luo Han turned instinctively.

Across the street.

A Tesla lowered its window.

The female driver with a gentle aura smiled at him.

Luo Han’s face instantly froze, turning as pale as paper.