PFC Chapter 554: A Hero's Act
Chapter 554: A Hero's Act
Lin Fan turned and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Thinking of something, he immediately called Ju Gong.
"Haha, Brother Zhou, why did you think of calling me?" Ju Gong's signature laughter came from the other end of the phone.
After a few pleasantries, Lin Fan suggested meeting tomorrow.
"Brother Gong, are you free tomorrow? If it's convenient, can we meet?"
"Of course, no matter how busy I am, I have to meet you."
Ju Gong responded readily: "You decide the time, and I'll cooperate with you."
"How about in the morning?" Lin Fan suggested.
"Okay, what time?"
"Nine or ten is fine."
"Then I'll go to your place to find you." Ju Gong said.
"Okay, I'll ask my secretary to notify the doorman to wait for you." The two chatted for a few more words and then hung up the phone.
Lin Fan sneered inwardly. The so-called investment was just an excuse. He planned to tell Ju Gong that Lu Zhen had no good intentions in coming back this time, and to tell him to be more vigilant.
At this time, Zhao Ziqing and Wang Chudong also walked into the kitchen to help. Lin Fan no longer thought about those troubles and enjoyed the fun of cooking with the two beauties.
About an hour later, a sumptuous dinner was ready. Zhao Ziqing opened a bottle of red wine to celebrate Lin Fan's safe return—though this was just what she felt in her heart and she didn't say it out loud.
The three of them sat together, and Lin Fan raised his glass: "Come, let's toast to the two beauties first."
The glasses clinked together, and tiny ripples appeared in the red wine.
"I heard that you were on a business trip? Where did you go?" Wang Chudong asked curiously.
"high seas."
Lin Fan simply replied, "I went to an auction and brought back some things."
"What did you bring back?" Even Zhao Ziqing was interested.
"Well..." Lin Fan kept the question in suspense and did not answer immediately. Instead, he smiled mysteriously.
Lin Fan carefully placed the dragon head on the table, and the exquisite craftsmanship instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Zhao Ziqing and Wang Chudong gasped almost simultaneously. The reputation of these twelve bronze animal heads of the Chinese zodiac was legendary. Who didn't know about them?
"Is it authentic?" Zhao Ziqing asked with a hint of doubt, his eyes fixed on the dragon head.
"Yes, it's definitely authentic."
Lin Fan nodded affirmatively, a hint of pride in his eyes: "This journey is for this."
"Oh my God, it's the legendary treasure." Wang Chudong exclaimed. His hands were itching to touch it, but he was worried about being rude.
"Can I touch it?" she finally couldn't help asking.
"of course can."
Lin Fan smiled and replied, "It's made of bronze, so it's not afraid of being touched."
Wang Chudong gently stroked the dragon head, feeling the warmth of history.
“It’s so realistic, and the craftsmanship of the craftsmen is amazing.”
"The task from above is to ask you to bring it back?" Zhao Ziqing asked curiously.
"Yes, I completed the task." Lin Fan responded briefly and forcefully.
"The price must be quite high, right?" Wang Chudong guessed as he touched the surface.
"Indeed, it cost 300 million MiG to get it." Lin Fan took a sip of red wine, appearing calm and composed.
"Three hundred million MiGold?!" Wang Chudong was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.
"Yes, but compared to other animal heads, this price is still reasonable." Lin Fan added.
"What are you going to do with it?" Zhao Ziqing asked.
"Donating to the country is the right thing to do." Lin Fan answered firmly.
After a while, when the two of them had once again admired this national treasure, Lin Fan took it back.
"You may find it hard to imagine how fierce the competition was at the auction. Foreign buyers all wanted to get it, but I finally succeeded in bringing it back." Lin Fan told the story behind it.
"It's truly a heroic act." Wang Chudong exclaimed in admiration.
"For our culture, the return of the dragon head is of great significance," Zhao Ziqing said with deep emotion.
"Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate the Dragon Head's return home!" Wang Chudong suggested.
"Cheers to the return of the dragon head and to our motherland!" Lin Fan echoed, feeling a little surprised and relieved by the two ladies' patriotism.
The three of them raised their glasses, drank them all, and celebrated this great moment together.
About an hour later, the feast was over.
The three of them then chatted casually downstairs, and soon the two ladies went upstairs first.
Lin Fan winked at Zhao Ziqing, wanting to inquire about the next arrangements - whether to go up himself or wait for her to come down, but Zhao Ziqing didn't seem to notice his hint, which made him a little at a loss.
"Hmph, since you ignore me, I'll go find Wang Chudong."
He muttered to himself, lit a cigarette, and went back to his room.
After taking a bath, he lay down on the soft big bed and relaxed. No matter how wonderful the outside world is, home is always the warmest harbor.
Just when he was half asleep and half awake, a knock on the door broke the silence.
"Hmm?" Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat. He wondered if it was Zhao Ziqing or Wang Chudong standing outside the door. If it was the latter, such a move would indeed be a bit bold for her.
When he opened the door, he found Zhao Ziqing standing there in her pajamas.
"You haven't rested yet?" He pretended to be surprised, taking revenge on her for not responding to his hint before.
"Are you going to sleep? Then I'll go back and rest now." Zhao Ziqing said as he was about to leave.
"Hey, don't go. Since you're here, come in and sit down." Lin Fan quickly pulled her into the room and closed the door.
"Keep your voice down, Wang Chudong seems not to be asleep yet." Zhao Ziqing reminded softly.
"Don't worry, I will set up a soundproof formation to ensure that the sound cannot escape." Lin Fan said confidently and quickly set up the formation.
"Is it really useful? Then hurry up and arrange it." Zhao Ziqing watched him curiously as he completed all this.
"Now even if you shout loudly, she won't be able to hear you." Lin Fan joked.
"Who would yell?" Zhao Ziqing smiled helplessly.
"It's getting late, why don't we continue chatting on the bed?" Lin Fan gently picked up Zhao Ziqing, cherishing this rare moment of intimacy.
The lights went out, and whispers and laughter filled the room. Protected by the formation, Zhao Ziqing relaxed more, and the two of them spent a warm and unforgettable evening.
As soon as dawn broke, Zhao Ziqing quietly left the guest room.
Lin Fan fell asleep again and didn't get up until the sun was high in the sky to prepare breakfast. When Zhao Ziqing and Wang Chudong came downstairs, breakfast was already ready.
After breakfast, the three of them went out together.
On the way to the company, Lin Fan told Zhao Ziqing, "I have to meet with the mayor of Jugong this morning."
Zhao Ziqing nodded slightly, as if she understood what Lin Fan meant.
"Is it about the dragon head?" she asked.
"Yes, there are other things," Lin Fan replied briefly. Zhao Ziqing tactfully didn't ask any further questions.
After arriving at the company, Lin Fan took a look around and drove away after confirming that everything was in order. Almost at the same time, Lu Zhen also arrived at his destination.
Although Lu Zhen is the eldest son of the Lu family and enjoys the reputation of "the best son in Ancheng", he still has to wait patiently here.