C22 Find out as Soon as Possible

Zhou Qianlong wasn't concerned with the details. He stared at Chen Fan and pressed, "So, are you in or not?"

Did he even have the option to refuse?

Chen Fan sighed and nodded, conceding, "Alright, I agree. But you should know Lu Xuanxin is quite suspicious. If you want to inspect the body, you'll need to follow my lead. As long as you do what I say, there won't be any issues. If you don't, I can't guarantee she'll cooperate. Deal?"

Follow Chen Fan's lead?

Zhou Qianlong's face showed a hint of reluctance. Given the recent events, he was likely already out of favor with Lu Xuanxin.

After all, if it hadn't been for him, Feng Yuxiu would have gone straight in, avoiding further complications.

He only learned of this after Feng Yuxiu's capture. But was it really his fault?

Chen Fan hadn't shared any details with him. Had he been informed, why would he have interfered?

Now, to gain access to Faang Liude's body, he had no choice but to depend on Chen Fan. Without much hesitation, Zhou Qianlong nodded in agreement.

"Rest assured, I've got it!"

With that, Chen Fan didn't waste any more time. He got up and headed for the door, calling back, "I'm off to see Lu Xuanxin. Just wait here for an update."

With those words, Chen Fan departed.

As he stepped out, Chi Feng was waiting outside, eyes fixed on him.

Confronted with Chi Feng's stare, Chen Fan turned to leave.

Chi Feng's dissatisfaction grew as he stepped forward, blocking Chen Fan's path, preventing him from moving on.

"Zhou Qianlong didn't lay a hand on you?" he asked brusquely, though he made no move to strike. He was well aware of Chen Fan's capabilities and knew that picking a fight now would only spell trouble for himself.

He wasn't about to make such a foolish move.

Chen Fan just laughed and gave Chi Feng a resigned look.

"Do you really wish Zhou Qianlong had attacked me?"

Zhou Qianlong was only after his own interests. As long as Chen Fan provided what Zhou Qianlong wanted, there was no reason for him to resort to violence.

Chi Feng harbored a significant animosity towards him!

Upon hearing this, Chi Feng remained silent, but his eyes bore into him like those of a venomous snake, seemingly ready to strike at Chen Fan at any moment.

Did he really hope that Zhou Qianlong would make a move against Chen Fan?

Absolutely!

After all, if it weren't for Chen Fan, wouldn't they have been spared Zhou Qianlong's prolonged torment?

Even more infuriating, Chen Fan had knocked him to the ground. If he didn't seek revenge, how could he live with himself?

Thus, Chen Fan must die!

Chen Fan, unconcerned with Chi Feng's thoughts, simply raised his eyelids to meet his gaze and said with a smile, "I've already told you, Zhou Qianlong still has tasks for me. If you attack me now, Zhou Qianlong won't let you off the hook. If you doubt me, feel free to give it a try!"

"Let you handle it?"

Chi Feng's face was etched with skepticism.

He was well aware of Zhou Qianlong's deep-seated hatred for Chen Fan. Given that, how could Zhou Qianlong possibly entrust Chen Fan with any mission?

Was Zhou Qianlong not afraid that Chen Fan might strike at him from the shadows?

Chen Fan simply nodded.

"That's right, if you don't believe me, go ahead and make your move!"

With those words, Chen Fan raised his fists, ready to confront Chi Feng.

Chi Feng took a step back, increasing the distance between them.

If it were true, not only would he get a beating from Chen Fan, but Zhou Qianlong would also lay the blame squarely on his shoulders. He wasn't foolish enough to attack Chen Fan at this juncture.

Watching Chi Feng's reaction, Chen Fan burst into laughter.

He lowered his hands and smoothed out his skirt, still smiling, "Since you're not inclined to attack me, I'll be on my way. I assume you won't have anything further to say, right?"

Without giving Chi Feng a chance to respond, Chen Fan turned and departed.

Once Chen Fan was gone, Chi Feng entered the room.

Zhou Qianlong, seeing Chi Feng come in, furrowed his brow and asked, "Why are you still here?"

Chi Feng approached Zhou Qianlong, paused for a moment, and then with a look of discomfort, he said, "Mr. Zhou, it's not that I distrust Chen Fan, but by letting him go now, aren't you concerned he might plot something else?"

Upon hearing those words, Zhou Qianlong couldn't help but burst into laughter. He gave Chi Feng a once-over, shook his head in resignation, and said, "Are you kidding me? He's no match for you, and yet you think he wants to take me on? Are you serious?"

Not his match?

How could that be?

It was Chen Fan who wasn't Zhou Qianlong's match. If Chen Fan hadn't come willingly, Chi Feng wouldn't stand a chance against him.

But of course, he couldn't voice these thoughts. If he did, Zhou Qianlong would be even less inclined to let him off the hook. He was still intent on using Zhou Qianlong's influence to rise through the ranks.

For now, if Zhou Qianlong believed Chen Fan was no match for him, so be it. After all, Chi Feng wasn't the one who had negotiated with Chen Fan. If anything went wrong, it wouldn't fall back on him.

Before Chi Feng could even fully process this thought, Zhou Qianlong turned to him with a smile and said, "You've played the biggest role in this affair. Once we're back, you'll have the Zhou family's protection. I'd like to see who'd dare lay a finger on you then!"

Chi Feng's eyes sparkled with excitement, and his face was a picture of joy. "Really?"

The only reason he had thrown in his lot with Zhou Qianlong and gone to such lengths was all for this promise. If not for this, why would he continue to support Zhou Qianlong so fervently? Out of charity?

Zhou Qianlong nodded, though his gaze held a trace of contempt for Chi Feng, which quickly vanished. He had seen many such people, all eager for the Zhou family's patronage.

For the time being, Zhou Qianlong needed Chi Feng, so he was willing to meet his demands. But once they were out of this situation, Chi Feng's usefulness would run dry. At that point, he would be of no consequence to Zhou Qianlong.

...

At the entrance of the police station, Chen Fan strode in and made his way to Lu Xuanxin's office. Upon his arrival, he found another man in uniform already there.

As Chen Fan entered, the man stood up, turned to Lu Xuanxin, and said, "This issue needs to be thoroughly investigated as soon as possible. If we don't get to the bottom of it, it could have serious repercussions. Understood?"

"Yes," Lu Xuanxin affirmed as she rose to her feet, offering a nod to the individual before her.