Because they were closer, Chen Yicui and Zhu Hongyi arrived a little earlier at Wei Jingxiong's estate.
Zhu Hongyi parked the car. Sitting beside him, Chen Yicui looked clearly nervous—hesitating to even step out. After all, Wei Jingxiong was known across Jiangzhou as a ruthless underworld kingpin. His name alone struck fear.
She had tagged along last minute, and who knew how Wei Jingxiong might react? If he got angry… the consequences could be unpredictable.
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became.
"Yicui, relax. I'm on good terms with Big Boss Wei. Once I say a few good words about you, he'll surely have a favorable impression,"Zhu Hongyi comforted her.
"By then, dealing with Chen Fan will be a walk in the park.""To someone like Wei Jingxiong, it'll take just a single word."
"You're right."Chen Yicui nodded, her spirits lifted the moment Chen Fan's name came up.
What she wanted most right now was to crush Chen Fan. If she could teach him a harsh lesson—make him crawl back to the Chen family and beg for forgiveness, even agree to marry the heiress of the Xu family in Jinling—her grandfather would see her in a new light. He might even hand her more power in the family.
Chen Fan was the stepping stone to her future. He had to go.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Yicui and Zhu Hongyi got out of the car.
As a high-profile figure with many enemies, Wei Jingxiong's estate was naturally guarded by a squad of bodyguards.
Zhu Hongyi stepped forward and politely addressed the head guard:
"Hello, please inform Mr. Wei that Zhu Hongyi, third-generation heir of the Zhu family, is here to visit."
"Zhu family's heir?"The guard raised an eyebrow.
"Wait here."
After a brief glance, the head guard turned and entered the estate to report.
"We need to be announced?"Chen Yicui looked disappointed. She had assumed Zhu Hongyi could walk in freely.
"It's just protocol. Trust me, Big Boss Wei will definitely see me,"Zhu Hongyi replied confidently.
Just then, a brand-new Rolls-Royce Phantom glided to a stop beside them.
A moment later, someone neither of them expected stepped out gracefully from the car.
Chen Fan had arrived.
"A new Rolls-Royce Phantom?"
Chen Yicui stared at the luxury vehicle in shock, green with envy.
In their Chen family, only a few senior uncles and elders had the privilege of owning such cars. Junior members like her could only dream of it.
Yet now, this so-called "disowned loser" had not only avoided ruin—he was thriving. Wearing a million-dollar Patek Philippe, driving a million-dollar Rolls-Royce...
He was living better than Chen Jianshu, the so-called top talent of their generation!
"Pathetic freeloader..."
Fueled by jealousy and resentment, Chen Yicui could find no other angle to attack Chen Fan—so she resorted to the usual insult.
To her and the rest of the Chen family, Chen Fan had only reached this level by mooching off the Xia Corporation.
"Huh?""That Rolls-Royce... you're saying he got it from sponging off someone?"
Zhu Hongyi looked baffled.
He himself only drove a Bentley worth three to four million. Yet this "abandoned" Chen brat was pulling up in a Phantom?
"Yes! Not just this Rolls-Royce—his Lamborghini and Patek Philippe too. All from freeloading!"
Chen Yicui ground her teeth as she explained.
"What?!"
Zhu Hongyi nearly choked on his own envy.
Freeloading had earned him a Rolls-Royce, a Lamborghini, and even a luxury watch?
This man was a legend. A true role model for moochers everywhere.
For a moment, Zhu Hongyi almost admired Chen Fan.
"Big bro, how did you pull this off? Teach me. Soft rice really is the tastiest meal..."
Of course, in front of Chen Yicui, he had to put on a show.
"Ha, what a loser..."
He scoffed, though deep down he wanted to kneel and call Chen Fan "Master."
"Chen Fan, what are you doing here?"Chen Yicui barked.
"You're here, why can't I be?""Is this your house?"Chen Fan shot back coldly.
"You're here to see Big Boss Wei, aren't you? What a joke. He doesn't meet nobodies like you."
Wanting to flatter Chen Yicui, Zhu Hongyi chimed in:
"To be clear, I've known Big Boss Wei for a while. His guards are announcing us right now. In just a moment, we'll be inside.""You? You'll be stuck outside—forever!"
Chen Yicui smirked smugly.
At that moment, the head guard who had gone inside returned.
"See that, Chen Fan? We're going in now..."
Chen Yicui adjusted her outfit proudly, clutched Zhu Hongyi's arm, and prepared to step forward.
"Our boss says he's busy with important matters today,""He's not seeing any visitors."
The guard's words hit them like a truck.
Not seeing visitors?
They weren't allowed in?!
Zhu Hongyi was frozen in disbelief, while Chen Yicui's face turned bright red from humiliation.
She had just been gloating in front of Chen Fan—and now...
"Hmph! If we can't go in, neither can he."
She tried to console herself.
Meanwhile, Chen Fan stepped forward and addressed the guard.
"I'm here to see Wei Jingxiong. Big Boss Wei."
The head guard frowned.
Hadn't he already said the boss wasn't taking visitors?
"Is this guy deaf?"
Chen Yicui muttered gleefully, waiting for the guard to shoo Chen Fan away.
The guard opened his mouth to scold Chen Fan—but before he could speak, Chen Fan pulled out an invitation from his pocket and handed it over.
The guard took one look—and his face changed instantly.
"Oh—it's you!"
His tone flipped from annoyed to exceptionally respectful.
"Please... right this way."
In the next moment, under the shocked and stupefied gazes of Chen Yicui and Zhu Hongyi, the head guard personally welcomed Chen Fan inside—like an honored guest.