If Luo Juan hadn't really been out of options, she absolutely wouldn't have called her.

In other words, this time Luo Juan really encountered a problem.

Who would dare to be so bold as to directly make a move on Xi Shan Restaurant? It's simply outrageous.

Ling Zhenfei picked up the phone but didn't know who to call. In the Provincial City, Ling Zhenfei knew many people, such as the Su Wanlong sisters, Zheng Tingting and her father, and his own fan club president Lin Yi.

And there was also Qin Lan, whose base was in the Provincial City, and now the property of Xi Shan Restaurant belonged to Qin Lan.

Could all of this be related to Qin Lan? Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei dialed Qin Lan's number.

Back then, Qin Lan almost killed Ling Zhenfei, but unexpectedly, Ling Zhenfei turned the tables and countered, ultimately controlling Qin Lan through the Round Moon Revelry. If she didn't get the antidote every month, then every full moon night would be Qin Lan's death date.

Qin Lan didn't dare not to answer Ling Zhenfei's call, and soon Qin Lan answered.

"Hello, Ling Zhenfei." Qin Lan's voice came from the other end of the line.

Ling Zhenfei's voice turned cold, "What did you call me?"

Qin Lan panicked hearing Ling Zhenfei's words and said, "Brother Hao, do you have any instructions?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Qin Lan, you're really not satisfied with calling me Brother, huh."

Qin Lan was terrified, "No, Brother."

Ling Zhenfei said, "You must have the courage to take responsibility for your own wrongdoing, understand? You begged me back then, don't tell me you've forgotten all about what happened."

Qin Lan hurriedly said, "No, Brother, I won't forget."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Haven't I seen you in a long time, have you forgotten what I look like?"

Qin Lan said, "No, Brother, Qin Lan will never forget what you look like."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm too lazy to lecture you over the phone. Let me ask you, what exactly happened at my Xi Shan Restaurant in the Provincial City? Who is causing trouble behind the scenes, who wants to trip up my Xi Shan Restaurant?"

Qin Lan was startled and said, "Xi Shan Restaurant, I don't know, I'll immediately have someone investigate."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Find out immediately. I'll be going to the Provincial City in a few days. If things aren't cleared up by then, you know I have a temper."

"Understood, Brother, I'll definitely handle this well."

At this moment, Ling Zhenfei hung up the phone, and far away in the Provincial City, on top of a tall building, Qin Lan's face was ashen.

"Come in."

As soon as the words were spoken, someone immediately pushed the door open and walked in.

"President Qin, have you made up your mind?"

Qin Lan asked, "Are you really sure this method can completely remove that toxin?"

The person said, "We've conducted many tests, and our experiments show that the substance is currently in the blood. As long as you can replace all the blood, it's equivalent to removing that substance."

Qin Lan said, "Is it safe?"

The person said, "President Qin, rest assured, we've conducted many surgeries, and the blood replacement technique is very mature now, with absolutely no risk."

Qin Lan said, "Alright, let's proceed with the surgery tomorrow."

"Okay, President Qin, we'll prepare thoroughly and give you a blood transfusion tomorrow."

After the person turned and left, Qin Lan dialed another number and said, "Have Mr. Han come up."

Not long after, someone came up and arrived at Qin Lan's office.

Qin Lan was rather courteous to this person.

"Mr. Han, please have a seat. Ling Zhenfei just called me."

That Mr. Han looked about fifty years old, wearing very casual white clothing and black pants.

He held two iron balls in his hand, constantly rotating them, but though the balls were rotating, they never touched each other.

Mr. Han sat steadily in front of Qin Lan and said, "Don't worry, he must have asked about the restaurant, right?"

Qin Lan nodded and said, "Yes, he even scolded me."

Mr. Han said, "Did he say when he's coming back?"

Qin Lan said, "He just said he would come back in a few days; he didn't say exactly which day."

Mr. Han said, "It doesn't matter; it's better if he doesn't come back. But if he returns, I'll ensure he never leaves."

Qin Lan said, "Are you really confident? I've already decided to undergo the blood transfusion. As long as the surgery is successful, even if he's killed, I have nothing to say."

Mr. Han said, "Don't worry. The blood replacement technique is effective. I know what kind of elixir this is, and aside from the antidote, the only other way to neutralize it is through blood replacement.

So once you have a blood transfusion, there will be no problems at all, but during this time, you must pretend you're still under his control and lure Ling Zhenfei step by step into my trap."

Qin Lan asked curiously, "Mr. Han, I'm really curious, why do you want to kill Ling Zhenfei so badly? What's the grudge between you and Ling Zhenfei?"

Mr. Han said, "Actually, there's not much personal animosity between me and Ling Zhenfei; someone simply approached me to remove him, and Ling Zhenfei possesses something I desire.

Once I eliminate Ling Zhenfei, what he has will naturally become mine. Haven't you noticed? If Ling Zhenfei dies, many people would benefit greatly."

Qin Lan said, "Actually, Ling Zhenfei is not a bad person—why do so many people want to kill him?"

Mr. Han paused and said, "What, you feel sorry for him now? Don't be silly; it's better to be free from others' control.

The fact that so many people want to kill him shows that he's a person who has offended many or that killing him will create opportunities for many others."

Qin Lan said, "I hope you succeed; otherwise, Ling Zhenfei would never let me go."

Mr. Han said, "My plan is extremely clever, and the person tasked with killing him is among the best; he is definitely going to die."

Qin Lan nodded and said, "I hope what you say is true."

Mr. Han said, "One more thing, very important: ensure Ling Zhenfei comes to the Provincial City before the sixteenth."

Qin Lan asked in surprise, "Why the sixteenth?"

Mr. Han said, "Because on the sixteenth of this month, there's going to be an eclipse—that day will be the perfect time to kill Ling Zhenfei."

At the Xi Shan Restaurant in the Provincial City, renovations were underway, and at the entrance were Zhou Jian, Zhou Tong, and over a dozen security guards.

They were on high alert. After a major confrontation with those people a few days ago, many of them were injured, but still, they must protect the Xi Shan Restaurant.

Zhou Tong said to Zhou Jian, "Brother, do you think those people will come back?"

Zhou Jian said, "They'll definitely return. Last time, our people got injured, and so did theirs. Anyone with a bit of pride wouldn't be able to stomach this."

Zhou Tong said, "This is so strange. Who are these people? We've fought them several times and still don't know who they are."

Zhou Jian said, "No matter who they are, these people definitely have a motive."

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