Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 695: Mr. Jiang’s Heart Trouble

Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Mr. Jiang’s Heart Trouble

The Jiang Family’s mansion was still immensely expansive.

When Mr. Jiang arrived in a hurry, he saw Lin Fan sitting on the sofa.

The excitement in his eyes was definitely not feigned.

"Mr. Jiang, it’s been more than half a year, and you’re still so robust," Lin Fan said, smiling as he stood up and shook Mr. Jiang’s hand.

"I’m still managing to get by... It’s really a miracle that you could recover; heaven truly has eyes."

Mr. Jiang, exhilarated, pulled Lin Fan down to sit.

"Godfather, you forget about your goddaughter as soon as you see Lin Fan," Lu Feifei said with a smile.

"That’s not true. Lin Fan’s recovery means you can be even better, and besides, we’ve been on the phone all the time these past six months."

Mr. Jiang looked at Lin Fan with a smile, "This time it was dangerous, but fortunately, everything turned out well. And I even heard that Ning Mengyao accidentally gained divine power, to the point that even Fairy Xifeng doesn’t concern her anymore. This is really a blessing in disguise."

Fairy Xifeng had been famous for a long time, commanding great respect in the martial world, and Jiang Baoguo had seen with his own eyes how she was thoroughly defeated by Ning Mengyao.

With that level of skill, how many could compete with her in the martial world now?

"Yes, perhaps this is the way of heaven, to prevent certain people from becoming even more rampant. After all, some are not able to sleep now that she has become powerful."

Lin Fan looked at Mr. Jiang and chuckled, "But Feifei heard some groundless rumors in Modu, saying that the reason you dare not return home is because you were threatened by some forces, and moreover, so many projects have been taken away from you in the past half year. Are you making a loss for the sake of reputation?"

"Could it be rumors about someone warning me not to return to Modu?" Mr. Jiang asked, his eyes narrowing.

"Exactly, that rumor. And there are many other detailed bits and pieces in it. I’ve only heard bits and pieces along the way," Lin Fan replied.

Lu Feifei nodded. There were nearly a hundred different versions of this rumor, if not eighty.

In any case, there were all kinds of rumors flying around.

"That rumor..."

Mr. Jiang leaned on the sofa, as if a multitude of information flashed before his eyes.

Eventually, he let out a long sigh, "It’s true, I might as well be confined in Jiangning, not to mention returning to Modu, I can’t even step out of this courtyard lightly, after all, there are countless eyes watching me in the shadows. Once I step outside of the boundaries, that person will issue a warning to me."

"Is it those ungrateful people who got the contracts?"

Lu Feifei was taken aback; she had never imagined that rumor to be true.

After all, Mr. Jiang was a renowned authority in Modu; how could he be controlled by others?

"They are just underlings. The real powerhouses never show themselves; those people are at most servants by the side of that colossal entity. They seem to be commanding the wind and the rain on usual days, but when the time comes, they can be sacrificed at any moment."

Mr. Jiang waved his hand dismissively, "And I, too, rose to power thanks to such relationships. Perhaps to others, my rise seemed smooth sailing, but everyone knows that once your wealth exceeds a hundred million, it’s definitely not just the result of hard work. At that time, it’s simply a matter of whether they allow you to live or die."

"So the great flag you once leaned on has now turned into your grim reaper?"

Lin Fan looked at Mr. Jiang’s face, which bore a bittersweet smile.

He did not understand the warfare in business, but he did understand human nature. As Mr. Jiang had said, a true behemoth was not something that common people could see. After all, that kind of enormity was beyond ordinary understanding, much like Martial Cultivator families that have existed for thousands of years. They were present in the world but would never show off their power overtly, whereas the so-called moguls on the rich list were merely their retainers and underlings.

"It wouldn’t go that far; otherwise, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to sit here and chat with you all. It’s just a change of eras, a new person in power ascends, and the old dogs have to be defanged and slaughtered. I consider myself lucky, many of my fellow dogs have already been devoured by others."

Mr. Jiang did not shy away from the fact that, in the eyes of the true giants, his esteemed family fortune was no more than that of a dog.

The fate of people like him was like the proverb ’When the hare is dead, the hound is cooked.’ The higher he stood before, the harder he fell now. As someone whose wealth amounted to hundreds of billions, he had already seen his inevitable end.

"So that’s why you let your son take political office and kept him away from the family business – to demonstrate to those people that you are not stingy with your wealth and only ask them to spare you?"

Suddenly, Lin Fan seemed to understand why Mr. Jiang did not want his sons to take over the family business.

It turned out he had long been prepared to dissipate all his family wealth.

"Exactly, being in the spotlight draws fire, and I have already indulged for most of my life. Now, life and death are no longer of great importance to me. But if this wealth is left behind, it could turn them into targets. Moreover, the opposition has begun to erode the Jiang Group from both inside and outside, so according to my estimate, in another five years, it will be over."

Mr. Jiang sighed.

His life had been sufficiently brilliant. Bowing out at the peak was also an escape.

"Godfather, since you know it’s going to be like this, why did you still have me go to Modu to help Jiang Yuting?"

After hearing all this, Lu Feifei asked, somewhat puzzled.

If he knew that he was going to dissipate all the family wealth, then what was the significance of her going to Modu?

"Because of her stubbornness and refusal to admit defeat. She’s always believed that protecting my corporation would be her greatest achievement. I tried to stop her, but she wouldn’t listen. My daughter sees things too simplistically," Mr. Jiang sighed and continued, "Perhaps in her world, everyone who makes an effort should get rewarded. She always believes that as long as she works hard, she will succeed. Only those who have gone through it know that success isn’t necessarily linked to effort. That’s why she needs someone more mature by her side, to accompany her through these five years. When the time comes for power to transfer and a new leader takes their place, even if being bound to fail, the process will still become a valuable experience."

"Mr. Jiang, I’m afraid things are not as simple as you put it, are they?"

Lin Fan, who had been quietly listening, finally decided to speak up.

Mr. Jiang had mentioned a lot of reasons just now, but none of them were the real reason.

After all, this matter had drawn him in as well.

So, he must not truly be giving up. He just didn’t have the ability to fight for it.

"As it turns out, things really are that simple!" Mr. Jiang looked at Lin Fan and said, "At least, before I met you, I was prepared for the worst. But after meeting you, I suddenly came up with a bold idea!"

"What idea?"

Lu Feifei asked, puzzled as she looked at Mr. Jiang.

At that moment, his eyes shone brightly.

"I want to contest with the Ji Family!"