The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 482: Zhu Defu’s Calculations

Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Zhu Defu’s Calculations

The SUV had taken two loops around the city-ring expressway to confirm they weren’t being followed before it turned into a small road.

In the darkness, the vehicle stopped at a hot spring bathhouse. Lin Fan picked up his locker key and, wrapping himself in a bath towel, entered the misty waters of the hot spring pool, where Zhu Defu had been waiting for some time. Seeing Lin Fan, he revealed a satisfied smile.

"Is everything taken care of?"

"Everything’s settled. The brokerage fees for the two projects are all accounted for and have been handled by Sister Cai Ni."

Soaking in the hot springs had the same effect as being frisked upon meeting Guo Baoming; it was to ensure no electronic recording devices were carried, as such conversations were extremely clandestine. A recording or video would spell trouble.

"How much did they give?"

Zhu Defu washed his face before asking.

"I don’t know, I didn’t look. It was just several large bundles. You’d have to ask Sister Cai Ni for the specific numbers. If Uncle Zhu isn’t satisfied, I can talk to them again. After all, we still have control over final payments for the projects, and they wouldn’t dare not to pay."

Lin Fan answered as he scrubbed his body.

"Looks like Chen Jiayi taught you a lot. Worthy of being the former Mayor’s Wife, her thinking is spot-on. Knowing what to know, and remaining ignorant of what you shouldn’t, very good."

Zhu Defu looked at Lin Fan with pleasure: "There’s just one thing I don’t get; how did Chen Jiayi identify such a good prospect in you so quickly? Did someone wise guide her, or had she been harboring the intention to groom you all along?"

"Actually... I don’t know myself, maybe Ms. Chen has the same keen eye as Uncle Zhu. I’ll strive not to disappoint you."

Such praise couldn’t be met with too much modesty on Lin Fan’s part, lest it suggest their lack of discernment. A bit of pride, in this case, was like giving a small compliment in return.

"Lin Fan, although our meeting was a coincidence, I believe it was also arranged by fate. As long as you work hard, you are bound to achieve great things. Perhaps in a few years, there might be a place for you in the city administration. Oh, by the way, your transfer orders to the county have reached the city, and they can be issued in the next couple of days."

Zhu Defu smiled as he lit a cigarette. "If I had discovered you a few years earlier, Zhu Dan wouldn’t have made a wrong move. Nevertheless, my daughter’s suffering won’t be in vain."

At these words, Lin Fan couldn’t help but remember what Ke Yunan had said—the incompetent son-in-law was either beheaded or ended up in a mental institution, with no hope of ever being released.

"Uncle Zhu, Ke Group mentioned that they’ll definitely provide a good reward for winning the bid. It’s just that the amount involved is too large, and they fear causing extra issues if they bring it to Jiangning. They need to go to the Provincial City. What do you think? When would you be available? I could accompany you on the trip?"

Lin Fan of course knew not to ask questions he shouldn’t, and other people’s life or death was none of his business.

"Sure, next week there’s a province-wide public security meeting that I, as the Head of Public Security, must attend. You can come to the Provincial City with me. While I’m at the meetings, Zhu Dan can show you around and let you have some fun."

Zhu Defu took a puff of his cigarette and added, "By the way, did Zhu Dan tell you she’s coming back tomorrow? She’s going down to check on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation project. If you’re free, you could accompany her. I’m not comfortable with her being alone in the countryside, a city girl like her. As for moving to the county, I’ll delay it for a few weeks for you. You can finish this trip and then report to Red Flag County."

"Uncle Zhu, don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Zhu Dan and make sure Ms. Dan doesn’t suffer a bit of hardship."

Lin Fan’s double-entendre assurance greatly pleased Zhu Defu, who, having washed his face, now stepped out of the hot spring: "Originally, these things retrieved were prepared for you. But these people are trickier than monkeys, I’m afraid you might not handle them well, so I’ll take care of them for you. As for your share, I’ve already asked Zhang Caini to leave it in your car. Keep it safe, remember, don’t flaunt your wealth. These illicit items need to be hidden properly."

"Understood, thank you, Uncle Zhu."

Watching Zhu Defu’s retreating figure, Lin Fan squinted his eyes. Just as Chen Jiayi had said, these people were cunning with multiple hideouts, tight in their dealings. Now on this path himself, he needed to learn how to handle shady business, and he already had the perfect hiding place in mind.

When Lin Fan changed back into his clothes and returned to the car, he saw several packages on the back seat. Opening one, he found it was filled with stacks of cash, US Dollars, and gold bars, easily amounting to over ten million. It was his first time seeing so much money, and he took a sharp breath. Clearly, these were worth as much as what he had just brought back.

"It looks like he only plans to take Ke Yunan’s share."

After closing the zip, Lin Fan started the car and drove towards the west of the city. With so much money coming in tonight, it was surely a cause for celebration. The mother and daughter were naturally the perfect targets for the night—he was set for a good confrontation.