Almighty Genius

Chapter 2210 - 1704: Can't Even Have a Peaceful Meal!

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"Young Master Qin..."

When Qin Fang arrived in Jiangzhou, it felt like coming home. People like Chen Da immediately came to meet him, especially since Qin Fang had instructed them on a few matters.

"How's the situation, have you discovered anything?"

Chen Da and the others had all transformed. They had become master-level ninjas, incorporating many skills from special forces, making them a formidable and secretive force under Qin Fang's leadership.

"We haven't uncovered anything too deep yet... but we've found some strange things."

Chen Da shook his head, indicating that possibly due to the time constraint, the investigation hasn't gone too deep, and hence there were limited findings... however, there were still some discoveries.

"Tell me about it!"

Qin Fang nodded, understanding that not finding anything was normal, and he wouldn't blame them. But since Chen Da mentioned discovering something, Qin Fang was intrigued.

"Although these people hadn't left Jiangzhou since arriving, the groups surrounding them have been replaced three times in two months. As for where those replaced went, that's unclear…"

Chen Da reported the findings to Qin Fang, sharing his worries, "Moreover, the identities of these people are quite formidable, our brothers were almost discovered..."

"Almost discovered?"

Qin Fang was taken aback, evidently surprised.

The task involved people he'd seen earlier, who were influential figures from America. With such complex backgrounds, he couldn't help but be curious.

Though Qin Fang had met these bodyguards before; despite their complex backgrounds, their strength wasn't extraordinary—master-level cultivation… capable against ordinary folks but his subordinates were all master-level ninjas adept in deep ninjutsu, so logically they shouldn't be discovered.

Unless…

"Behind each of them seems to be a very formidable expert. Our men ran into trouble while investigating Song Yuan..."

Qin Fang had a hunch, which Chen Da affirmed, revealing the truth that corresponded with Qin Fang's suspicion.

"Do the others have such experts beside them, too?"

Qin Fang frowned, casually asking.

"They do... However, these experts don't seem to be in Jiangzhou! We've heard they've each disappeared from next to these individuals over the past two months, heading somewhere."

Chen Da elaborated, making Qin Fang furrow his brows even tighter.

"Delve deeper into the investigation. I need more detailed intel… Hmm, ensure safety! If necessary, involve Everard..."

Qin Fang thought it over; it was remarkable that Chen Da and the others managed to uncover this much, showing their hard work in Jiangzhou... However, the issue might involve experts they couldn't handle, prompting Qin Fang to make arrangements.

Everard was now officially under Qin Fang, working well with Chen Da and others... However, due to his special status, routine matters don't require his involvement unless dealing with grandmaster-level experts.

Chen Da and his group are master-level experts; their combined forces can assassinate those below grandmaster-level... but if such strength troubles Chen Da, there are likely grandmaster-level experts behind this.

Of course, it could only be grandmaster-level experts...

If it involved great grandmaster-level experts, Qin Fang's team wouldn't stand a chance... Even Qin Fang, a grandmaster himself, struggled against great grandmaster-level experts when escaping—they stood no chance.

"Why have they come?"

While Chen Da continued the investigation into the influential Americans, Qin Fang pondered their true intentions.

Qiao Zhenfei's information was unclear, suggesting these men came to seek investment opportunities within China... Of course, this was likely a facade, with other underlying motives.

If it's simply about regular investments, there would be no problem... However, their entourage of powerful bodyguards, with three replacements in two months, was highly unusual.

Importantly, no one knows where the replaced bodyguards went or if they're still alive—that's a massive question mark.

"As long as they don't cause trouble for me..."

Qin Fang couldn't figure out the hidden truths and chose not to interfere.

Following Qu Da and Kong Er's arrangements, Lin Qian, together with Chen Liang and Ling Fei, were gradually arriving in Jiangzhou from Hong Kong Island... This eased Qin Fang's mind temporarily.

Moreover, Chu Yunxuan, Xu Jiao, Lin Qian… these women gathered, seemingly getting along well; even Lin Qian integrated, perhaps due to her and Xu Jiao's grandmaster-level status.

Because of this, Qin Fang specifically gathered three women together for a small meet-and-greet dinner.

Qin Fang's return this time was very low profile, and he didn't make it a high-profile affair either. Naturally, he didn't go to those clubs; instead, he casually chose a well-known private restaurant in Jiangzhou to host the dinner.

"The flavors here are pretty good. Although it hasn't been open for long, it's quite famous in Jiangzhou... and the environment is quite serene!"

This place was introduced by Chu Yunxuan. Over the past few months, she had been managing the Pharmaceutical Group's affairs, involving quite a lot of dining and socializing. Not only did she know all the clubs in Jiangzhou well, but she was also a frequent visitor to these private restaurants.

"Hmm, the place is nice, as for the taste..."

Qin Fang smiled, not paying much attention as he spoke.

He himself had reached a grandmaster level in culinary skills now, though opportunities for him to truly cook were becoming fewer. Although he's not particularly picky about food and drink, at least his standard was set.

"Hmm, this taste... Why does it feel so familiar?"

However, when the food and drinks were served, Qin Fang took a bite and mumbled with an extraordinarily strange expression. The flavors gave him a kind of déjà vu feeling.

"It's your own restaurant, doesn't it feel familiar?"

Chu Yunxuan chuckled behind her hand as she explained, seeing Qin Fang's strange expression.

"My own restaurant..."

Qin Fang was stunned at first, then he realized, "Is this the Fang Feixue branch in Jiangzhou?"

Qin Fang had heard Tang Feifei mention that Fang Feixue was doing well, not only establishing a foothold in Ninghai but also beginning to expand. The first branch outside Ninghai was located in Jiangzhou.

However, Qin Fang hadn't expected the private restaurant before him to be Fang Feixue's branch in Jiangzhou... He didn't even notice the branch sign.

"You finally understand now..."

Chu Yunxuan rolled her eyes at Qin Fang, clearly feeling defeated by him, "What a waste of the feast Wen Yi carefully prepared for you."

"Wen Yi..."

Hearing this name, even Qin Fang was a bit startled. She was the only apprentice he ever accepted, but it seemed like it had been a long time since they last met...

"Wasn't she stationed at the main store in Ninghai?"

"She came to Jiangzhou especially when she heard you were back. Since you were planning a dinner gather anyway..."

Chu Yunxuan grinned mischievously, with her eyes occasionally glancing at Xu Jiao and Lin Qian.

However, Chu Yunxuan's little plan obviously fell flat. Xu Jiao and Lin Qian acted like nothing happened, just concentrating on their food with no intention of engaging in any other matters.

Wen Yi was discovered by Qin Fang and was his only apprentice. Qin Fang had taken quite good care of her back then, so this little girl was quite dependent on Qin Fang. This fact... not only did Chu Yunxuan know, but even Tang Feifei, Xiao Muxue, and Wen Yan were aware of it, having even tried to set Wen Yi and Qin Fang up.

However, Qin Fang's impression of Wen Yi was still stuck on that skinny and hungry little girl, making it difficult for him to see her in a different light. Later, as Qin Fang became busier and left Ninghai, the matter faded.

"Oh, you... Since Wen Yi is here, why not call her over? It's been a while since I've seen this little apprentice!"

Qin Fang didn't mind Chu Yunxuan's little schemes. Upon hearing that Wen Yi was here, he had no reason not to meet her.

"She will be here soon, she's preparing a special dish for you!"

It seemed Chu Yunxuan had anticipated that Qin Fang would say this, as she cheerfully replied.

Thump, thump, thump~~~

Just then, they heard a rapid knocking at the private room door, causing Qin Fang and the others to pause.

Soon after, the door opened, and a neatly uniformed restaurant staff member entered. Qin Fang and the others had seen this person before, she was the manager here... But her expression was far from good at this moment.

"Miss Chu, there's a little problem! Chef Wen...

Eyeing the people in the room, the restaurant manager hesitated slightly but still spoke to Chu Yunxuan.

She was the manager here, sent by the Fang Feixue main store, aware of Chu Yunxuan's close relationships and significant influence in Jiangzhou. Right now, she was desperately seeking help and immediately came to Chu Yunxuan.

"Chef Wen? Wen Yi?"

Qin Fang was the first to be stunned, then he realized and immediately stood up, "What happened? Take me to see..."

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