A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 1877

Zhang Zixi was visibly surprised by Qiu Mucheng's outburst.

"Who's Ye Fan? Is he an enemy of yours? Well, I don't know why you reacted that way, but let me tell you this-we're not helping you because of him. I'm sure you're aware of the Zhang family's power in Jiangbei; not anyone gets to tell us what to do. Take care, Ms. Qiu."

With that, Zhang Zixi turned and left.

Evidently, she had no idea that the Ye Fan Qiu Mucheng spoke of was actually Chu Tianfan, who was now in the midst of training and rehabilitation at the Lu Clan's mansion.

As for whether Qiu Mucheng would report to the Zhang family for work, Zhang Zixi honestly didn't care.

She just wanted to make sure that this woman was alive and well.

That meant the Zhang family had kept its promise to Ye Fan.

Not long after Zhang Zixi had left, Han Shaojie, Shen Fei, and Chu Wenfei arrived to pay Qiu Mucheng and the little boy a visit.

Qiu Mucheng then briefly described to them what had just happened earlier and asked fortheir input.

After all, Shen Fei and Ye Fan were close like brothers. If Ye Fan had truly said such things before dying, he would likely be in the know too.

"I don't think it was Ye Fan, Ms. Qiu. You also know what he did at Jiangbei before his death-he killed hundreds of people at Westlake. The powerful figures I've met at Jiangbei don't have a very good impression of him. That's why I believe that your relationship with Ye Fan isn't going to be of any help in Jiangbei; it may bring trouble upon you instead," Shen Fei analyzed.

Chu Wenfei nodded solemnly. "I was also there during the Westlake battle. Ye Fan killed so many people that the waters became bloodstained. That's why I doubt the people of Jiangbei would help him. They definitely hate him."

He continued unhesitatingly, "Besides, even if Ye Fan used to be so untouchable that no one in Jiangbei dared cross him, it's all in the past. Jiangdong's

changed completely now that he's passed away, and even Mufan Group's gone bankrupt. There's barely anyone in Jiangdong who gives a d*mn about Ye Fan now, let alone those in Jiangbei. I'm sure whatever the Zhang family is doing has nothing to do with him."

In any case, he refused to believe that Ye Fan was this powerful.

Causing such an impact in Jiangdong before dying, then being able to command such a powerful family in Jiangbei after his demise? How could that ever be possible? I get that he's a tough one. But to this extent? There's just no way.

"Then, who could it be? I don't know anyone else who's as capable in Jiangbei."

Qiu Mucheng grew increasingly puzzled.

If not for Ye Fan, who else could possess such power to help me?

"Haha! Well, Ms. Qiu, you're so beautiful you put the most enchanting flower in the world to shame. I'm guessing this is an act of another one of your admirers," Shen Fei surmised jokingly.

Chu Wenfei nodded. "Shen Fei has a point. In fact, this admirer of yours could very well be the heir of the Zhang family himself. I just found out a while ago that the Zhangs have always been pretty low-key about their status. Congratulations, Mucheng. You've just gotten another chance to marry into a powerful household."

Despite being told that, Qiu Mucheng didn't feel happy at all.

Instead, she shook her head and responded calmly, "It doesn't matter who helped me. I'll never repay him by marrying him. Besides, I've already vowed to never get married again. Having Fan Juniorwith me is more than enough."

Neither Shen Fei nor Han Shaojie knew what to say.

They didn't want to see Qiu Mucheng being depressed all day, but at the same time, they weren't sure whether to advise her to remarry.

They would feel a little sorry for their old friend if she did.

Yet, Chu Wenfei had no second thoughts. "Don't be so negative, Mucheng. You're only in your twenties. Life for you has just begun!" he advised sincerely. "Ye

Fan's gone, so it's the end of your chapter with him. There's so much more to life. Open up a little and forget whatever happened in the past. You should be looking forward to meeting someone new and starting over. Don't keep living in the past or in another person's shadow. It's not good for you."

"Thanks. I'll think about it," Qiu Mucheng replied halfheartedly with a smile.

Shen Fei and the others knew too well that she had no intention of heeding their advice.

After that, Chu Wenfei took the initiative to treat his old friends to a meal in Jiangbei.

Together, they celebrated her escape from the clutches of the Meng family.

Qiu Mucheng decided not to leave Jiangbei, but she didn't approach the Zhang family to be a branch manager either.

The woman no longer wanted to rely on anyone else. All she yearned for was to continue living by her own means.

Her peaceful life soon returned, but little did she know that the storm in Jiangbei was only about to

begin.

Ever since Meng Wanjun took the lead and surrendered to the Chu Sect, several martial arts experts had infiltrated the Meng family in the past seven days while keeping their identities hidden.

"Will it be okay just depending on the three of them to take down the Zhang family, Mr. Tang?"

While standing in the courtyard of the Meng family home, Meng Wanjun gazed at the several men in black, feeling slightly doubtful.

I thought the Chu Sect would send an army to help me conquer the Zhang family, but they ended up sending only three men!

"Worry not. Any fighter from the Chu Sect is a force to reckon with. Three of them will be more than enough to make the entire Zhang family crumble," one man in black answered coldly. "Besides, I'm here too. I'll give you three days to settle your scores. After that, you shall serve me."

There was an immeasurable amount of malice laced in his words.

"All right. I'll make the necessary preparations. We fight tomorrow!" Meng Wanjun declared with excitement.

He had been waiting for this day to come.

I'm going to make those elders pay for all the humiliation they've caused me. In three days, Jiangbei will have but one ruler-the Meng family!

February had only just arrived, but the temperature in Jiangbei was slowly on the rise.

It suddenly began drizzling outside.

Shades of green started to appear on the willows by the river.

"It looks like winter is finally over."

Junie, who had just finished the treatment, stood by the window in the mansion and gazed out into the view as she spoke.

On the other hand, Ye Fan was inside the same room but hadn't woken up.

He was currently sitting half-naked inside a large wooden barrel, receiving his very last medicinal bath.

Junie estimated it would take a few more days for Ye Fan to completely absorb all the medicinal properties.

However, she could not wait any longer.

After putting down a letter she had written, the woman grabbed the Black Jade Disc that Ye Fan had bought her and turned to leave.

Yet, she stopped in her tracks as soon as she arrived at the door.

Junie then discreetly returned to Ye Fan's side, leaned over, and placed her lips on his.

"Goodbye, Ye Fan. Thank you for staying by my side for so long," said the woman as a blush crept across her face. She looked stunning as always. Junie thought back to when she had first met Ye Fan.

Back then, she was being chased after by her enemies in the desert and on the verge of death.

And just when she was at her lowest, this young man suddenly entered her life.

While she didn't have a say in her chance encounter with Ye Fan, Junie knew she had a role in how they would part.

This kiss signified the end between the two.

She understood clearly that she would probably never see him again.

Either she would remain in India as the new Elysian Master, or she would lose her life.

You'll probably head for the Chu Sect once you wake up, right, Ye Fan?I hope you succeed this time.

Junie silently prayed for Ye Fan.

She had never once thought of asking him to be a part of her battle in India.

Everyone had their own missions to accomplish, after all.

Ye Fan already had far too many responsibilities to deal with. How could Junie ever leave her fate to him at this point? Moreover, her mission this time was certainly no easier than when Ye Fan had faced the Chu Sect on his own back then. Even she wasn't sure how powerful her current enemies were.

There was already a number of people waiting outside when Junie walked out of the mansion.

The group consisted of members with different skin tones, but all of them had a golden lightning symbol on their foreheads.

If the King of India were here, he would instantly recognize that these people were the eighteen direct disciples of the Elysian Master from before.

Upon seeing Junie, they all bowed and called out to her in unison. "Greetings, Master!"