Harem Ascendant: Power & Beauty

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1058

"What Qin Gui?"

Feng Xiaoxiao walked over with sfruits, curiously looking at Lin Fan.

He smiled faintly, "A knife being used by someone else."

"Go on, tell us more."

Feng Xiaoxiao sat between them, interested, watching the chess gwhile listening to Lin Fan's explanation.

"Since | cto Red Flag County, I've been particularly cautious about Zhao Chuanchun. | investigated him

thoroughly. But gradually, | found out he wasn’t as bad as the rumors suggested. In fact, there was evidence in

every corner that he was a good person. So, | started to place him in the good camp, using his character to

evaluate the merits of others. This led to my actions against Huo Ben and Che Laojiu."

Lin Fan placed a piece on the board and said with a smile, "But now, after being reminded by my teacher, |

reconsidered. Isn't there a possibility that everything was his deliberate setup in secret? His goal was to have me

eliminate spawns he couldn’t use but couldn’t discard either. That way, he would benefit from the situation

without any effort."

"If that’s true, then this person is quite terrifying."

Upon hearing Lin Fan's account, Feng Xiaoxiao couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Gu Mantang laughed and said, "To be born in such a class and survive for decades is not something ordinary

wisdom can handle. Those who survive are real experts. Without these skills, how can one fight against such

people?"

"Master, doesn’t this mean Lin Fan is being used? You can’t just stand by."

Feng Xiaoxiao naturally already knew the true identity of Gu Mantang from Lin Fan’s words. As a special advisor

to the National Security Bureau, his stature was unmatched by ordinary families. Even first-class families would

have to treat him with great respect.

"How do you expectto intervene?"

Gu Mantang smiled at Feng Xiaoxiao, "If | used the National Security Bureau's drastic measures, Red Flag County

would be tranquil but also ruined. Sthings need to be unraveled slowly to see who's loyal and who's

treacherous. Don’t underestimate his mind. Even without my guidance, he'd probably soon discover the problem

himself. Otherwise, he wouldn't have suddenly cto the Provincial City."

"Master, stop flattering me. | just found myself without adversaries in Red Flag County, so | cup to look for

clues. Now it seems the enemy is so formidable that | didn’t notice them standing right in my way."

Lin Fan put down a chess piece, sighed with a bitter smile, "Indeed, cunning old men and clever old ghosts, these

old guys are really hard to deal with."

"Can | assyou're indirectly scolding me?"

Gu Mantang watched as Lin Fan tossed the chess pieces back into the box, and couldn't help but smile.

"It's not a scold, it’s admiration. | accidentally got outsmarted by Master, proving he’s still one step ahead."

Lin Fan shrugged. This chess gwas already beyond saving.

"Con, don’t think I didn’t notice that at the 73rd move, you intentionally played a wrong piece, letting me

capture seven of your stones. Otherwise, who knows who'd win? You sly brat."

Gu Mantang’s smile carried a sense of pride.

"A match between Master and Brother is like equals competing, talents meeting. Without Master's guidance, how

could Brother be here today?"

Feng Xiaoxiao’s sweet words successfully flattered Gu Mantang.

"Lin Fan, you must treat your junior sister well in the future. | can overlook anything else, but if you dare to make

her sad, I'll skin you alive."

"Master, don’t worry. Brother would never bully me. If anything, I'm the one bullying him."

Feng Xiaoxiao held onto Lin Fan's arm, the sense of lovers finally coming together pleasing Gu Mantang greatly.

As Master brought the dishes to the table, all four of them sat down to enjoy a happy reunion meal, with the

joyful Gu Mantang sharing a couple of drinks with Lin Fan.

"Lin Fan, this Provincial City is like a mixed-up serpent’s nest. Many things aren't as simple as they seem. Your

thinking isn’t wrong; by stirring the waters of the Provincial City, Red Flag County will reveal its flaws. But you

also need to be cautious, as it's not a black-and-white duel, but a web of countless interests. There are no

permanent allies or enemies in the face of absolute interests."

Gu Mantang patted Lin Fan's shoulder. When a person comprehends the word ‘interest’ and forgets about good

and bad, they are truly mature.

"I understand, Master. I'll be more careful."

Lin Fan nodded. The complexity of the Provincial City was indeed beyond his imagination.

Now that he'd found a clue, he just had to hold onto it tightly.

"I've also heard that recently, you've had a run-in with Wang Yaoyang."

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