Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 533: Delivering a Favor

Chapter 533: Chapter 533: Delivering a Favor

Upon hearing all this, Boss Lei felt the condition was complex. While somewhat exhilarated, he also worried about being embroiled in a series of dangerous events. He wanted to escape but couldn’t curb his curiosity, indeed proving the saying, "Curiosity killed the cat."

Gu Fan scratched his head, it really wasn’t easy to explain, but he chose to say: "Boss Lei, what I’m about to tell you next might exceed your expectations. I ask that you stay calm until I finish speaking."

Boss Lei furrowed his eyebrows. He considered himself seasoned enough to handle any situation, so he believed he had the internal fortitude to deal with what was coming.

Gu Fan continued: "Currently, the six households living in the old house are divided into three opposing sides. The Luo and Zhu families have pledged allegiance to a person called the ’Big Boss’, the Zhang family serves a group of very powerful women, and my family, the Gu Family, has joined forces with the Liu family. We all want to claim the old house."

Upon hearing this, Boss Lei was a bit puzzled: "Why? Why is it that an old house is causing everyone to become enemies? What’s so great about it? How much can it be worth?"

Gu Fan shook his head: "No, Boss Lei, you misunderstood. I currently am clueless about the secret that this old house holds."

Boss Lei relaxed slightly. He had indeed overthought it. It couldn’t be that exaggerated.

Gu Fan said with a faint smile: "However, Boss Lei, your speculation is indeed correct. That snowstorm was indeed abnormal because someone was controlling it?"

"What? Someone can control a snowstorm? Gu Fan, stop joking with me." Boss Lei’s face sunk, feeling as if he was being mocked. But Gu Fan smirked, "Boss Lei, I’m not fibbing. Over that period, only the city I live in was struck with a blizzard, while the several other neighboring cities basked under the glaring sun. Boss Lei, have you ever witnessed such eccentric weather?"

"Yes, I did find the weather strange back then. But you’re saying someone was controlling it, I really can’t believe it." Boss Lei persisted with a disbelieving expression, causing Gu Fan to feel rather troubled.

"Exactly!" Gu Fan thought of a crucial point, which buoyed his spirits: "I’ll arrange for those controlling the weather to meet you in person. You will believe when you meet them. However, the tricky part is that you might end up joining them, just like the people from the Zhang family."

"What, what?" Boss Lei seemed quite lost. Gu Fan started explaining: "What I mentioned earlier about the Zhang family serving a group of very powerful women - these are the women controlling the weather, causing the city I live in to be under a snowstorm for several weeks. I want to introduce you to them, encourage you to join them."

"Wait, let me process this." Boss Lei still could not come to grips with it. After some thought, he looked at Gu Fan and spoke seriously, "I do not understand. You mentioned earlier about everyone being divided into three camps, each trying to take control of the old house. Since you’ve approached me, you should be trying to win me over. Why would you introduce me to a different group?"

"For balance." Although Gu Fan’s comment was brief, when it reached Boss Lei’s ears, it seemed to shed light on Gu Fan’s intentions.

Gu Fan elaborated: "There were six households in total. My family, the Gu family, and the Liu family are together. The Zhu family and the Luo family are together. Only the Zhang family is alone. If I woo you over, it will skew the balance of power, causing the other two camps to unite against me. Therefore, I need you to stand with the Zhang family."

Boss Lei nodded in understanding, but declined: "I’m sorry, Gu Fan. Firstly, how I align, is my decision to make without your prompting. Secondly, I have my way of doing things, and I don’t plan on getting involved."

"I’m sorry, but in approaching you, I’ve already dragged you into this. Also, let me remind you: Despite your thriving career and wealth, to those people it means nothing." Having said that, Gu Fan turned to leave, but left a word of advice: "I know that forcing the Lei family to get involved is not fair, but the fact that I could find you is predestined – there is no escape. So wait for the people to come looking for you, and then obediently join them. That way, you will learn many things."

Watching Gu Fan leave, and reflecting on his words, Boss Lei was ticked off. As a successful businessman, why should he heed the words of a university student who hadn’t even graduated yet? Was this not ridiculous?

Upon reaching home, Gu Fan’s words and visage kept replaying in Boss Lei’s mind, pushing him to speculate about what secrets the so-called old house was hiding.

Suddenly, Boss Lei impulsively remembered that many of his father’s belongings had been kept in his room. He quickly got up, went upstairs, and began rifling through the room, organizing objects that could potentially provide clues.

Through his diligence, Boss Lei found a letter. Recognizing the handwriting, he opened it and started scanning its content.

His face underwent a rapid succession of expressions, gradually evolving from disbelief to utter horror.

"Oh no, is this..." Boss Lei started feeling muddled, feeling that the letter was merely a tall tale. How can something so ludicrous exist? He told himself not to believe it.

Just then, the doorbell rang, pulling Boss Lei out of his thoughts. He wondered who was visiting so late, could it be Gu Fan had remembered something they hadn’t discussed, so he had returned?

Boss Lei carefully kept away the items, prepared to go downstairs to see who the visitor was. However, when he was halfway down the staircase, he overheard his daughter, Lei Na, speaking to someone.

"May I know whom you’re looking for?" Lei Na asked curiously, the visitor was a complete stranger.

"Hello, you must be from the Lei family. My name is Qian Feng. Someone told me that I could find the person I’m looking to collaborate with here, so here I am," said Qian Feng, standing at the entrance and eyeing Lei Na with interest as if she saw something she liked.