40: Keep a close eye on it.

In contrast to Sheng Aiyi's domineering presence, Lin Tianrong stepped forward and patted Tang Jifeng on the shoulder.

"Fourth Brother, power unused is power wasted! You have to think more about your family."

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you both!"

Tang Jifeng signed his name.

Seeing that several people had signed, Lu Fan also wrote his name as Party A on the agent contract.

The moment he lifted his pen, the system prompted that the mission was complete.

Sheng Aiyi's eyes were cold. After scanning the room, she was the first to speak: "Let's disperse! Shanghai hasn't been peaceful lately, so everyone keep a low profile."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried an unquestionable authority that couldn't be ignored.

"Understood!" Lin Tianrong responded immediately.

Tang Jifeng put his hands behind his head and leaned back against the chair, muttering listlessly upon hearing this.

"I thought we could celebrate reaching a cooperation, but it's gone down the drain!"

Sheng Aiyi snorted coldly and said crossly, "Your head is full of nothing but romance. I don't know what Xiao Feng sees in you!

When you get back later, remember to tell Xiao Feng everything clearly.

Tomorrow, both of you come see me."

After giving the order, she stood up and walked out. When she passed by Lu Fan, her footsteps paused slightly.

"That windproof lighter and the mechanical watch—give me a price!"

Being asked for a price at this moment truly stumped Lu Fan: "What price? Just take them and use them first."

Sheng Aiyi's face darkened as she teased sarcastically, "This young lady doesn't accept charity. Give me a price~~"

Seeing this, Lu Fan wasn't angry, nor did he dare to be.

He smiled sheepishly: "Seventh Miss Sheng, give whatever you see fit! I won't lose out at the previous price!"

"Ten thousand silver dollars!"

Sheng Aiyi put down the check, her gaze involuntarily lingering on Lu Fan for a couple of extra seconds.

However, in the end, Tang Jifeng bore the brunt of it all: "Old Fourth, grab the stuff and let's go! Why are you dawdling?"

"We're off, Brother Fan!"

Tang Jifeng pulled a long face, obediently picked up the items, said his goodbye, and left reluctantly.

Lu Fan looked at the check on the table and could only smile bitterly.

Ten thousand silver dollars—at this point, he really didn't care for it.

But even a mosquito's leg is meat, especially since it was given by Sheng Aiyi. With a flick of his hand, he stored the items into his space.

As they left, he opened the mission panel to claim his rewards.

[Side mission completed. Reward: 10,000 points, one random equipment card.]

[Mission completion 200%, Evaluation: S. Reward: 20,000 points, one 2m³ Space Expansion Rune.]

Looking at the extra mission rewards, his eyes lit up.

This was truly a case of 'finding a path when all seemed lost.'

The appearance of the three-cubic-meter Space Expansion Rune solved his urgent problem.

Unconsciously, Sheng Aiyi's figure flashed through his mind.

Not bad. To get such good things, half the credit should go to her.

If not for her, he wouldn't have happened to meet Lin Tianrong and successfully recruit this agent.

Not to mention Tang Jifeng; she was entirely the one leading that.

Thinking more about it, the corners of Lu Fan's mouth unconsciously curled up, his mood greatly improved.

Clicking on the equipment card, he obtained [One set of Smart Home Security Equipment].

Good stuff! Now that his mood was good, his luck was also quite 'red'!

With this thing, who needs a bicycle, and why stay at the Peace Hotel?

Now the safety of his residence was guaranteed, allowing him to implement his plans more boldly.

Next, he opened the mall, cleared out the daily refreshing Space Expansion Runes, and activated them along with the reward he just received.

Then, he impatiently opened the system page.

[red-top merchant system]

Name: Lu Fan

Level: Silver Merchant

Wealth: 290 million in debt

Equipment: nano bulletproof vest, multifunctional pen, multifunctional glasses, one set of Smart Home Security Equipment

Abilities: Disguise, Mastery of Code Breaking, Mastery of Surgery

Points: 40,300

Space: 4.4 cubic meters

Anchored Location: Buildings 7/8, Feixia Manor, Xiafei Road

Main Missions: 1. Tenfold Profit: Obtain a profit of no less than ten times the cost when selling goods.

2. Rising Fame: Possess a certain level of popularity in the business circle (Completed).

3. Interdependence: An excellent merchant should understand that when the nation is strong, the merchant is strong.

Side Mission: Find an agent.

Find a suitable white glove in this world before returning (Completed).]

Now he had 4.4 cubic meters of space. After using a 3x Space Expansion Card, the space would become 13.2.

Thirteen cubic meters of space could hold a lot of things. Just bringing grain alone would be a significant amount, let alone other items.

If he focused on supporting Sheng Aiyi for a short period, making her a new noble in Shanghai would be a matter of minutes.

Now everything was ready, except for the 'East Wind.'

As long as his level rose to Gold, he could activate the cards.

To level up quickly, the only way was to complete system missions.

Lu Fan looked at the time; it was already past two in the afternoon. He murmured to himself: "It's time to go meet those two japanese again."

With that, he began to wash up and prepare for another meeting with Yamamoto Yushin... At the Zhang Mansion on Huage Road in Shanghai, the atmosphere inside the grand European-style building was exceptionally heavy.

Boss of Hooligans sat at the mahjong table, smoking a large cigar, his face dark as he toyed with a mahjong tile in his hand.

"Aren't you all usually so capable? Now, you can't even handle a single little fake foreigner.

I told you to invite him over for a meal, some drinks, and a chat.

Such a simple thing, and you actually couldn't do it!"

He took several harsh puffs of his cigar and cursed: "Damn it, what are you all even good for?"

Ying Songqiao, standing to the side, quickly explained: "Boss, this really isn't our fault.

Didn't Tang Jifeng interject? That's why I returned empty-handed."

Upon hearing this, Boss of Hooligans's brow furrowed even tighter.

He glared at Ying Songqiao and reprimanded sharply: "You didn't invite him yesterday because Tang Jifeng interjected.

What about today?

I don't believe it. Would Tang Jifeng dare to repeatedly refuse to give face to someone like me, Zhang?"

Ying Songqiao shook his head repeatedly: "That's not it. I specifically went to scout secretly this morning.

Tang Jifeng wasn't there, but I discovered that this person has connections with the Japan."

Boss of Hooligans was full of suspicion and suddenly stood up: "What's the situation!"

Ying Songqiao was startled by Boss of Hooligans's reaction. He composed himself and quickly explained: "The specific details aren't known yet.

I only know that he met with Momota Shizuka in the top-floor Xunsha conference room.

This is absolutely certain."

Boss of Hooligans found it incredible: "That Little Bastard could get a line to Momota? You're not fooling me, are you?"

"Absolutely not. A disciple of the gang, A'biao, saw it with his own eyes. If you don't believe me, we can bring him in for questioning!"

Seeing this, Ying Songqiao quickly told everything.

Boss of Hooligans ground his cigar into the ashtray several times, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

"The Concession isn't peaceful these days. Don't act rashly.

However, don't just sit idle either. Dig up this kid's background thoroughly for me.

Also, keep a close eye on him for me~~"