Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 513: Please Make an Announcement

Chapter 513: Chapter 513: Please Make an Announcement

After much thought, Gu Fan realized it wouldn’t be easy to uncover the secrets hidden in the old house. Even more pressing was how to unravel the alliance between the boss and Qian Feng, therefore, he planned to approach someone for verification.

With this resolve, Gu Fan once again visited Luo Jingrong’s company but was stopped at the reception as before. This time, Gu Fan didn’t insist, knowing it wouldn’t make a difference.

However, Gu Fan remembered what car Luo Jingrong drove and the license plate number; he went to the parking lot. As expected, Luo Jingrong’s car was there, and Gu Fan left a note in the door.

After that, Gu Fan loafed around the area, watched a movie, and relaxed.

At around quitting time, Gu Fan received a call from an unknown number. Without much thought, he picked up the call and cheerfully said, "Boss Luo, long time no see, you’ve been quite busy lately, haven’t you?"

"Gu Fan, is that really you? Indeed, it’s been a while since we’ve met." Luo Jingrong was surprised, not because Gu Fan had sought him out, but due to the inconvenient timing of his visit.

Recently, Luo Jingrong had just agreed to join the boss’s clique, and now Gu Fan was here. This couldn’t just be a coincidence.

Gu Fan laughed and said, "Boss Luo, let’s catch up over dinner. I’m waiting for you at the shopping mall across from your company."

"Alright, I’ll be right there." Luo Jingrong was curious about what tricks Gu Fan had up his sleeve, so he agreed.

Upon arrival at a restaurant in the mall, Luo Jingrong saw Gu Fan sitting there, looking tired and drained. Luo Jingrong walked over, "Gu Fan, you look pale, haven’t you been resting well lately?"

To this, Gu Fan gave a wry smile, "You noticed, eh? Quite a few things have been happening recently, and I haven’t been sleeping well. Especially last night, I was chased by the boss."

On hearing the term ’boss’, Luo Jingrong looked concerned and urgently asked, "What happened, what did you do to upset the boss?"

"I did nothing to provoke him, it’s just that an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth." Gu Fan sighed with a helpless look, "I don’t understand what I did to offend the boss. That’s why I hope you can find out for me."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jingrong looked perplexed, "Why would I go and ask the boss? Aren’t you afraid of him? I’m just as wary."

"No, no way, I think the boss would certainly hesitate to mess with you." Gu Fan’s statement sounded cryptic, hinting to Luo Jingrong, who had just pledged allegiance to the boss, that Gu Fan might know it all.

Gu Fan went on, "Last time, I saw the boss leaving your company accompanied by someone from the Zhu family. I’m wondering if you, like the Zhu family, have sided with the boss."

Luo Jingrong was startled. He hadn’t expected that Gu Fan had noticed his meeting with the boss, but he managed to maintain his composure, "Gu Fan, seeing the boss leave my company doesn’t mean anything about my allegiance. Yes, the boss did approach me about joining his group, but I’m still considering it."

"Oh, I see. So the boss really did propose that you join him." Gu Fan looked regretful, "I don’t quite understand, firstly, why the boss is targeting me for no reason, and secondly, what’s in it for him if you and the Zhu family join his side?"

Listening to this, Luo Jingrong felt uneasy. He realized he had made a slip, leading Gu Fan to the right conclusion.

Seeing Luo Jingrong’s slightly unnatural expression, Gu Fan jovially changed the subject, "Alright, enough chit-chat. Let’s talk and eat."

"Gu Fan, I don’t appreciate being tested. If you have something to ask, be straightforward." Luo Jingrong asserted, creating a tense atmosphere.

To this, Gu Fan shook his head, "I’m just here to catch up with you. But since you seem eager to go, we’ll call it a day. We can talk another time. Now that we’ve reconnected, it’s easier to get in touch." Having said that, Gu Fan got up and left the restaurant.

Watching Gu Fan leave, Luo Jingrong promptly called the boss, "Hello, boss. Gu Fan came to see me just now."

The boss was surprised, "What? Why did he come to see you?"

Luo Jingrong sighed, "It seems like he knows that I’ve joined you. Even though I didn’t admit to it, this only made him more convinced."

"How would that be possible? How could he know?" The boss was incredulous and wondered how Gu Fan had found out about his plans.

Luo Jingrong explained, "According to Gu Fan, it was a coincidence that he saw you leaving my company. He suspects that you and I are in league."

"I see. What did he want from you?" For some reason, the boss felt a little anxious.

Luo Jingrong casually mentioned, "He seemed to want me to ask you why you’re targeting him. But I could tell he was testing me. It seems that he suspects your interest in the old house."

"How could that be? I asked him about the old house once on the island, but didn’t mention it again in front of him. He couldn’t possibly be suspicious."

"I don’t know. However, Gu Fan, being clever as he is, seems to have caught onto something. He doesn’t quite understand why you’re recruiting the Zhu and Luo families and what benefits it can bring you." Luo Jingrong’s words struck a chord with the boss, revealing an oversight in their carefully laid plans.

"Alright, I get it. You just be cautious." The boss ended the call, realizing he had made a mistake. The unwarranted targeting of Gu Fan and the hasty recruitment of the Zhu and Luo families had sparked Gu Fan’s suspicion.

Leng Le was right there, "What should we do? Given Gu Fan’s abilities, he’ll for sure figure this out. He might ruin our plans by then."

The boss thought for a while, "Even if Gu Fan was to find out, it would take time. Meanwhile, I can try to win over the Liu family. Then, even if Gu Fan did find out, the backing of three other households would be on my side."

Leng Le nodded, "The Shennv Xuanhui only has the Zhang family, but if we have the backing of three households, it means we will have the upper hand when it comes to sharing the spoils."

"Let’s secure the Liu family first. As for the last one, I reckon the Shennv Xuanhui is on the lookout too. It’s a race against time for everyone," the boss added calmly.