Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 274: Not Related to the Chen Family at All

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Not Related to the Chen Family at All

Zhao Chunlan stepped forward and said, "Chen Fan, it’s not right for you to say that. You’re a member of the Chen Family, and now that you’ve made it big, shouldn’t you lend a hand to your family?"

Chen Junhao, fierce and imposing, "That’s right! Your achievements today are inextricable from the family’s cultivation of you. Without the Chen family as your backing, how could you have climbed to your current position? Now that you’ve made a name for yourself, if you don’t help the Chen family, then you are ungrateful, you are an ingrate!"

Chen Deshou spoke slowly, "Chen Fan, Junhao is right. One shouldn’t forget the well-digger when drinking from the well. Don’t forget your roots. Just give this project to the Chen family."

The crowd also began to discuss, feeling that it was indeed a bit unreasonable for Chen Fan not to help the Chen family.

Chen Fan let out a laugh, "You really are shameless. My current status has nothing to do with your Chen family. What have you given me over the years besides cold looks and ridicule?"

"Moreover, haven’t you already expelled me from the Chen Family? Now that you see I have become the owner of Qingfan Pharmaceuticals, you come running to say these empty words. Don’t you find it laughable?"

Everyone looked surprised.

"What! Chen Fan was actually driven out of the Chen family? Have the Members of the Chen Family lost their minds?"

"My God, the people of the Chen family are fools, aren’t they? If a family had such a person, they would be revered like an ancestor, yet they ousted him from the family. It’s unbelievable."

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Upon hearing the surrounding discussions, Chen Deshou’s face turned red, and then he spoke, "The other day I was just angry and confused; it should not be taken seriously. I now take back those words. From now on, you are still part of the Chen family. Does that satisfy you?"

Chen Fan curled his lips, "Sorry, though you can take back your words, I cannot change my decision. I no longer have any relationship with the Chen family. From now on, the members of the Chen Family should not expect to get a single penny of benefit from me!"

He then looked to the crowd and announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, I now declare that the construction project for Qingfan Pharmaceuticals’ branch, as well as the future medicinal material transportation project, will be undertaken in partnership with my childhood friend, Sun Yuze and Sir Feng!"

Sun Yuze hadn’t yet recovered from the shock that Chen Fan was the owner of Qingfan Pharmaceuticals, and hearing Chen Fan’s words, he was dumbfounded once again.

Chen Fan walked over with a smile, put his arm around his shoulder, and brought him in front of everyone.

"This is Sun Yuze, my lifelong friend. I hope everyone will look after him in the future."

Sun Yuze quickly said, "Chen Fan, what are you doing? I can’t handle such a huge project, and as someone who runs transportation, how could I handle a construction project?"

Chen Fan smiled and said, "You don’t need to be modest. Even though you are not doing very well now, you do have the ability. As for the projects, Sir Feng will help you, so you don’t need to worry about that."

"But..." Sun Yuze was still a bit overwhelmed.

Chen Fan said, "Enough, no buts. This is the surprise I’ve prepared for you. Don’t say no any longer."

Sun Yuze was flooded with various emotions, all turning into gratitude, that welled up in his eyes.

He was quite clear about his own abilities. By doing this, Chen Fan was not just helping him but directly giving him an opportunity to soar to the skies. How could he not be moved?

"Chen Fan, thank you..." Sun Yuze wiped away his tears. He had never thought that he, who had lived an unremarkable life, would face such a significant turn in his life.

Chen Fan just smiled and said, "We’re all brothers. There’s no need for thanks."

Chen Deshou saw Chen Fan handing the project over to Sun Yuze and said with a dark expression, "Chen Fan, you’d rather help an outsider than your own Chen family. Do you even have a conscience?"

Chen Fan sneered, "Sun Yuze is my brother, while the Chen family are the outsiders to me. My conscience is just fine!"

Chen Deshou was so furious that his vision blackened and his legs went weak, almost collapsing to the ground.

Chen Junhao quickly caught him and glared at Chen Fan through gritted teeth, shouting, "Chen Fan, you ungrateful wretch! In front of so many people, you actually commit such an act of betrayal against the family. You will surely become the laughingstock of the entire Pingyun County!"

He turned his head to look around and yelled, "Chen Fan is ungrateful and a complete scoundrel. We in Pingyun County don’t welcome such people. Don’t you all agree?"

At that moment, the room fell deathly silent; not a single person echoed Chen Junhao’s words.

Chen Junhao could awkwardly carve out a three-bedroom, two-living-room space with his foot.

"Hmph, you’re all just sucking up to him, that’s why you refuse to tell the truth. With people like you in Pingyun County, we’re doomed!" Chen Junhao stubbornly tried to relieve his embarrassment.

Then someone stood up and accused, "Stop causing trouble for no reason. It’s your Chen family that’s blind to their blessings, driving a true dragon like Chen Fan out of the family. And now you’re here spouting nonsense. In my opinion, shameless and shortsighted families like yours are better to be avoided for future partnerships!"

The crowd agreed in succession, saying they would no longer cooperate with the Chen family.

Chen Junhao instantly lost his nerve. He hadn’t expected his words to turn the Chen family into a target, and now, not only had they lost the Qingfan Pharmaceuticals project, but they also faced opposition from so many people. The Chen family would struggle in Pingyun County from now on.

Angrily, Chen Deshou glared at Chen Junhao and bellowed, "You idiot, can’t you stop making a mess here?"

Chen Junhao shrank his neck and dared not speak any further.

He kept a fierce gaze on Chen Fan, thinking viciously, "You damn wretch, what’s there to be proud of for being a boss? I’m so young, and I’ve already become the county chief’s assistant. In a few years, I’ll rise steadily. If I’m lucky, I might even get a position in the province. By then, you’ll be nothing more than a businessman in my eyes, someone who will have to come begging to me!"

At that time, County Chief Zhang Chenghe hurried into the hotel.

He approached Chen Fan with an apologetic face and said, "Mr. Chen, I’m really sorry. I was tied up with work and only just managed to finish in time to attend the conference. Please forgive me, Mr. Chen."

Chen Fan smiled and replied, "County Chief Zhang, you’re too polite. It’s your duty to work hard for the people."

Zhang Chenghe laughed heartily and glanced at Chen Junhao who was not far away, dreaming of his future. His eyes lit up as he called out, "Junhao, come here."

Seeing the county chief call for him, Chen Junhao hurried over without delay and respectfully said, "County Chief Zhang."

Zhang Chenghe said with a smile, "Junhao, you work hard and willingly, and your capabilities are decent too. That’s why I plan to promote you exceptionally."

Chen Junhao’s face immediately lit up with excitement, thinking that his dreams of advancement were coming true so soon?

He quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, County Chief, for your recognition. I will definitely work even harder and will not let you down!"

Zhang Chenghe smiled and said, "You should thank Mr. Chen instead. I only found out today that you are actually Mr. Chen’s first cousin. Considering Mr. Chen’s face, of course, I won’t treat you unfairly."