Lu Fan suddenly struck, his fist landing squarely on the guy's eye socket. The opponent's face immediately turned into a one-eyed panda. Lu Fan's control over his strength was excellent, turning the man into a panda-eyed figure without inflicting severe injury.
These were all ordinary people, mere 'thugs' with no martial arts skill. Lu Fan dared not use too much force; a lesson was enough.
"You little bastard! How dare you hit me?" the struck man roared.
"My apologies! My apologies! I couldn't hold back for a moment! By the way, what were you saying just now?" Lu Fan asked with an apologetic expression.
"We said you're in trouble! You've stirred up big trouble! Come, drag him out and teach him a good lesson!" the man shouted, covering his eye. Of course, they couldn't fight inside the hotel. Hotel property was expensive, and establishments of this scale were usually backed by influential people. This was not a place they could afford to offend.
Immediately, two people stepped forward, intending to drag Lu Fan out.
*Bang, bang...* Lu Fan delivered two punches, and the two rushing men instantly clutched their eyes. Just like the first man, they both became panda-eyed and then squatted on the ground, covering their eyes. The other two were immediately too scared to advance.
"You were never tough guys, yet you insist on doing tough things. Relying on an old lady to 'stage accidents' to support your entire family for these twenty years—you should be ashamed to be alive. Get lost now," Lu Fan said with disdain.
"Go... get out!" The group of people slunk away shamefacedly.
At this moment, a beautiful young lady, dressed in a small suit with high heels and possessing a very good figure, walked over carrying Lu Fan's dishes. "Sir, people like you are truly rare!"
"Why do you say that?" Lu Fan asked with a faint smile.
"Normally, if you were weak, you'd just be bullied. If you were strong, you'd fight back. But you are strong, yet you didn't fight back. You just issued a warning. People like you are indeed rare," the young lady said with a smile.
"Oh! People like you, Miss, are also rare!" Lu Fan remarked, glancing at the beautiful young lady.
"How could people like me be rare?" the young lady asked curiously, blinking her eyes.
"I haven't seen many senior managers personally deliver dishes," Lu Fan replied with a smile.
"Oh! I heard someone was causing trouble downstairs, so I came to take a look. We won't let any guest experience any issues in our hotel. I didn't expect you had already resolved the matter. I just happened to bring your dishes. Since you don't need help, I won't disturb you further. Please enjoy your meal!" the beautiful young lady said before turning to leave.
Lu Fan smiled faintly, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat slowly.
Two small dishes and a bowl of rice, Lu Fan ate slowly. Although the dishes weren't as delicious as those at Lu Fan's home, they were still quite good. As he was eating, Lu Fan suddenly noticed a few people lurking outside the window, stealthily approaching his car, carrying iron rods and other tools.
"It's these guys again! They're truly detestable! It seems one shouldn't be too kind." Lu Fan frowned. At his current level, he really didn't want to bother with these minor figures. But there are always those who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Hmph!
*Whoosh...* Lu Fan suddenly vanished from his seat. The guests at the surrounding tables saw no one move past; they only felt a gust of wind.
"Damn it! This kid is too good at fighting. We can't beat him, but we have to vent our anger. Let's smash his car." Five people gathered in front of Lu Fan's car, all raising their iron rods.
*Bang, bang, bang...* The five men suddenly felt as if they had been hit by something, and then they were instantly sent flying. *Bang, bang, bang...* The five men fell to the ground like dumplings. *Clang, clang...* Their iron rods scattered onto the ground nearby.
*Phew...* Another gust of wind, and Lu Fan returned to his original position, continuing to eat slowly. The speed was so great that no one noticed anyone had left. Moreover, they had knocked over several people and returned to continue their meal.
However, the beautiful young lady standing at the staircase suddenly froze, because she felt Lu Fan disappear from his seat for a few seconds. The person suddenly vanished, and before she could find him elsewhere, he suddenly reappeared. If she hadn't trusted her own eyes, she would have truly thought she had just seen a hallucination.
"Waiter! The bill!" Lu Fan waved to a nearby waiter.
"Sir! Our boss said your meal is on the house!" the waiter said, approaching.
"On the house? I don't think I know your boss?" Lu Fan smiled slightly.
"Sir, someone disturbed your meal just now, and we also bear some responsibility. This meal is our apology. We welcome you to visit again!" the beautiful young lady from before suddenly walked over and said.
"Oh! Thank you then! By the way, may I ask, how do I get to the Qi family?" Lu Fan didn't stand on ceremony any longer. Two small dishes, less than a hundred yuan. But this attitude was quite commendable.
"You're going to the Qi family? Which Qi family?" The beautiful young lady's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Are there several Qi families in Yuecheng?" Lu Fan asked with a smile.
"Well... no! Alright! Just keep going east of the city," the beautiful young lady said hesitantly.
"Thank you!" Lu Fan said and turned to leave the hotel. As soon as Lu Fan left, the beautiful young lady quickly made a phone call.
Driving straight east, as he was about to leave the city, a large group of people suddenly appeared ahead. The crowd blocked the road, and at the forefront was an old woman over sixty years old.
"Qi family, Qi Muyun, greets the recruitment envoy!" The old woman saw Lu Fan's car approaching and immediately bowed.
"Patriarch of the Qi family! I'm just here to deliver a letter, why such a grand ceremony." Lu Fan shook his head slightly, realizing he couldn't be low-key even if he wanted to.
He got out of the car and handed the letter to Qi Muyun. Upon seeing the letter, Qi Muyun's expression instantly became somewhat excited.
"Thank you, esteemed recruitment envoy, for personally delivering the letter. The Qi family has prepared a banquet, please!" Qi Muyun said hurriedly.
"I've already eaten. And, I believe it was the young lady from the Qi family who treated me. Let's skip the banquet. The letter has been delivered, so I won't disturb you further!" Lu Fan said and turned to leave.
"Esteemed recruitment envoy, you can't leave!" A voice suddenly called out. From a small car behind, a person alighted – it was the beautiful young lady from the hotel.