Situ Yuanhua was involved in the gray areas of both domestic and international circles; although his arms trade was mainly overseas, it didn't mean he could ignore certain people in the country.
Speaking of Qian Nengde, who was slowly approaching, Situ Yunhua knew he had significant connections in both government and business circles, being a figure within the system, and in Zhonghai, there were very few who could compare with Qian Nengde.
Situ Yuanhua's arms trade was substantial, but it was ultimately a gray industry, incomparable to those figures established within the system like Qian Nengde.
Especially in Zhonghai City, Qian Nengde's influence was something Situ Yuanhua couldn't match.
Therefore, when he saw Qian Nengde arrive, Situ Yuanhua's face instantly became filled with smiles as he walked towards him.
"Haha, Old Qian, you could have just called me before coming, why create such a big scene?"
Situ Yuanhua approached Qian Nengde, appearing very pleased to see him, as they were acquainted.
Although they weren't exactly friends, Situ Yuanhua was confident that Qian Nengde would give him some face.
"Old Qian, it was just a whippersnapper causing trouble here, I wouldn't dare trouble you to come all this way!"
Situ Yuanhua said, casting a cold glance at Ning Fan.
Hearing this, Qian Nengde's expression darkened, he snorted, and ignoring Situ Yuanhua, walked smilingly towards Ning Fan, asking with concern, "God Doctor Ning, are you alright?"
Situ Yuanhua's face stiffened, watching Qian Nengde in disbelief.
Since when had Qian Nengde ever been so respectful and concerned? Situ Yuanhua had only seen such concern from Qian Nengde during the elder of the Qian Family's birthday celebration, which was reserved for the elder.
But today, Qian Nengde was showing such concern to a previously unheard-of nobody, a village doctor, making Situ Yuanhua unable to believe the scene before him.
Who was Qian Nengde and what merits did this young rustic Ning Fan have for him to be taken so seriously?!
"I am fine, just a bit startled. There was a dog here, old and fierce, biting at anyone in sight, and it scared me terribly!"
"What vicious dog, acting so brazenly? Rest assured, God Doctor Ning, I will definitely seek justice for you!"
Seeing Ning Fan appearing shaken, Qian Nengde's expression then darkened. He turned to look at Situ Yuanhua and the liver-colored face of Xi Lao beside him, snorting coldly at this time.
With so many bodyguards, this show of force was not lost on Qian Nengde; seeing the resentful, cold gaze of Xi Lao beside Situ Yuanhua, he understood what Ning Fan meant by that "vicious dog."
"What? Are you planning to brawl under the broad daylight? Do you think Zhonghai City is your Situ family's private manor where you can do whatever you want?"
At this moment, Situ Yuanhua's face looked terrible, already feeling disrespected by Qian Nengde's earlier disregard. Now, after being verbally attacked by Qian Nengde, his face was utterly rigid.
"As God Doctor Ning mentioned, there's a vicious dog here trying to harm people; what exactly is going on here, I need an explanation from you!"
Qian Nengde coldly stared at Situ Yuanhua, who felt suffocated inside, yet could only manage a forced smile.
Situ Yuanhua said with a forced smile, "It was all a misunderstanding. I failed to manage my people properly, allowing my subordinate to offend this young gentleman and Miss Xu. I offer my apologies here!"
Situ Yuanhua forced a smile, looking at Ning Fan and Xu Ruolan. He hadn't expected Ning Fan to bring a heavyweight like Qian Nengde to intervene.
Now with Qian Nengde backing Ning Fan, Situ Yuanhua had no choice but to accept defeat, unavoidably maintaining a distance from clashing with Qian Nengde.
Xu Ruolan wanted to say something, but Ning Fan interrupted her with a look. He stepped forward and gave Situ Yuanhua and the old man beside him a mocking glance.
At that moment, Ning Fan sneered, "What happened? Where's Mr. Situ's domineering attitude from just now? Your behavior now hardly resembles that of the overbearing Mr. Situ from moments ago!"
Situ Yuanhua's face darkened, and he was almost overtaken by rage, so much so that he felt like spitting blood.
Ning Fan, seizing the advantage, was relentless. Situ Yuanhua subconsciously wanted to lash out, but upon noticing Qian Nengde's gaze next to him, he had to suppress his anger for the time being.
Situ Yuanhua tugged at the corner of his mouth, forcing a stiff smile, the totem tattoo on his left cheek having lost all its intimidation.
"It's all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding, I hope the two of you won't take it to heart!"
Situ Yuanhua felt bitter inside, but he dared not show it in front of Qian Nengde. Watching Ning Fan's amused smile, a suffocating feeling welled up in his chest, making him extremely uncomfortable.
"What a misunderstanding indeed. Today I'll assume it is one, but let me offer you a piece of advice, Mr. Situ. You'd better keep your dogs on a tight leash; don't let them scare people. If they bite someone, can you afford the responsibility?"
Ning Fan looked at Situ Yuanhua and the old man beside him with a grin.
The old man bowed his head, not daring to react. He clenched his fists behind his back, his sharp nails digging into his flesh, his face full of hatred.
Situ Yuanhua also looked at Ning Fan with a chuckling demeanor, his thoughts unknown.
"We won't take more of your time. We'll be leaving now, and Mr. Situ, remember to buy yourself a better leash!"
Before leaving, Ning Fan didn't forget to humiliate the old man next to Situ Yuanhua. After his last remark, he took Xu Ruolan by the hand and walked out of the Manor's gate.
Situ Yuanhua wanted to say something to Qian Nengde, but the latter completely ignored him, his expression still ugly. Finally, with a cold snort, he left the area with a group of police officers.
Watching Ning Fan's retreating figure in the distance, Situ Yuanhua's expression grew more ferocious.
Although Ning Fan had been mostly scolding the old man, implicitly, wasn't he also criticizing him, the master?
As the saying goes, hitting the dog depends on the owner; with the old man being humiliated, Situ Yuanhua felt as if his own face had been slapped hard.
Yet the most infuriating part was that Situ Yuanhua had to endure the slap, unable to retaliate, and even had to maintain a smiling demeanor.
The old man looked at Situ Yuanhua with shame, his small eyes gleaming with resentment.
Situ Yuanhua waved his hand, holding the Dragon Head Cane tightly, took a deep breath, and was eerily calm.
"What a Ning Fan, to think that he knows Qian Nengde!"
A mysterious look flashed across Situ Yuanhua's eyes.
Ning Fan having brought Qian Nengde today had greatly exceeded his expectations; he had underestimated Ning Fan!