46: A clandestine operation was intercepted.

"Without a clear explanation, no one can touch Sister Lan."

Winter Meng's face was stern, her voice firm, her attitude forceful, instantly creating a tense atmosphere.

Seeing this, Tang Jifeng quickly mediated: "Brother Fan, why don't you tell us where we're moving to?"

"How do we transfer her safely and without anyone noticing?"

"Transfer to the Leistede Research Institute!"

Lu Fan didn't beat around the bush, laying it out plainly.

Last time, not only Leistede, but even Howard and Ma Jieli had to treat him with utmost respect.

He held the supply of penicillin, controlling the wealth and status of their father and son.

Asking them to treat one person wasn't too much!

Moreover, given the British characteristic of 'out of sight, out of mind,' it clearly wasn't enough.

To see the Frances make fools of themselves, they'd absolutely be willing to pull some strings.

In summary, sending her to the institute is safe!

Upon hearing there was a way to send Hu Lan to the Leistede Research Institute, Tang Jifeng and Winter Meng were stunned.

It was the highest medical research institution established by the British in the Far East, directly under the British Royal Family.

The strongest medical institution in Shanghai, bar none.

It was said to be able to revive someone with just a breath.

At the same time, they knew even better that getting the Leistede Research Institute to provide treatment was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

What merchants and tycoons, what The Three Tycoons, what chamber of commerce presidents—

None had any face in front of the director of the Leistede Research Institute.

Even the mayor could only get a word in; whether treatment was given still depended on their mood.

As for safety, there was no place safer than the Leistede Research Institute in Shanghai.

An institution directly under the British Royal Family—who would dare cause trouble?

Not to mention some small Concession head, even if an executive from the East India Company came, they'd have to behave properly and stand at attention.

It could provide the best treatment while guaranteeing absolute safety.

Lu Fan actually claimed with certainty that he could get someone in.

How could such extraordinary means not be shocking?

After a long while, Tang Jifeng snapped back to reality and posed another challenge: "Brother Fan, there's still a strict curfew in place."

"How do we send someone over without anyone noticing?"

Lu Fan focused his gaze on Winter Meng: "You'd do anything for this elder sister?"

Winter Meng didn't hesitate at all: "As long as you can do it, anything, even my life!"

"Good then! We..."

Lu Fan gathered the few of them, whispering in their ears and starting to assign tasks.

After hearing the plan, Tang Jifeng froze on the spot: "Brother Fan~~ Playing this big, are you trying to kill me..."

Before Tang Jifeng could finish, Winter Meng said with a stern expression: "Let's do it just like this."

Then she performed an ancient salute toward Tang Jifeng: "Mr. Tang, for Sister Lan's sake, I hope you'll help make it happen."

Tang Jifeng took a deep breath and made a decision: "Fine, fine! Since even you, Donghuang, don't care about your own reputation."

"I, Tang, am already notorious; what more can I say? I'll risk my life to accompany a gentleman."

Tang Li looked at the resolute pair before her and finally asked: "Once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. If you've made up your minds, I'll start."

"Begin~~"

Half an hour later, the entire France Concession was in an uproar.

The cause was very simple, sparked by a scandalous piece of news that spread like wildfire.

"Playboy Tang Jifeng secretly meets with Peking opera 'Donghuang' late at night, stays overnight at Blackstone Apartments."

Then even more explosive news came out.

"His wife Xu Lai, accompanied by Seventh Miss Sheng, raids Blackstone Apartments, catching them red-handed, trapping the pair in their residence."

"Top socialite Seventh Miss Sheng flies into a rage, frantically calling in people to surround the adulterous couple."

With continuous news breaking out, it was hard not to become a sensation.

The matter wasn't huge, but it was very eye-catching and could maximally stir up gossip.

Within half an hour, Blackstone Apartments were surrounded by luxury cars of noblewomen and socialites, packed tightly.

For no other reason than to be the first to get the scoop.

Reporters from all over Shanghai flocked upon hearing the news.

Finally, it even alarmed Du Yuesheng, one of The Three Tycoons of Shanghai and Donghuang's biggest fan.

With so many celebrities swarming toward Blackstone Apartments all at once,

the originally tight inspections had to be relaxed considerably.

Blackstone Apartments were bustling with activity, surrounded by crowds three layers deep.

The checkpoint at the intersection of the France Concession and the British Concession was also packed with people.

Inspection personnel were conducting thorough and meticulous checks on passing vehicles and individuals.

The setup was aimed at not letting a single mosquito slip through.

Lu Fan was driving the Cadillac Emperor, seeing the Leistede Research Institute right ahead but unable to get through.

Hearing Hu Lan's faint breathing in the back seat, he was burning with anxiety.

Facing the long queue, Lu Fan got out, locked the car door, and walked straight toward the checkpoint.

"Hello, I am british viscount Louis, with urgent business to go to the Leistede Research Institute!"

Lu Fan took out his identification, speaking fluent British English as he communicated with the France personnel at the checkpoint.

He tried to use his British identity to gain passage.

This trick had worked flawlessly at the previous few checkpoints.

Upon learning Lu Fan was heading to the Leistede Research Institute, the France patrolman swiftly verified the documents.

Just as he was about to let him pass after confirming everything was correct, a mocking voice came.

"Are British people so great that they can avoid inspection?"

Lu Fan looked toward the voice; a France man in a police chief uniform walked over slowly and took Lu Fan's documents.

But the speaker wasn't him—it was two distinctly featured japanese behind him.

"I am Edmond, Deputy Chief of the France Concession Police Bureau. You're going to the Leistede Research Institute?"

Those who come are not friendly; those who are friendly do not come.

Facing the scowling Edmond and the disdainful japanese,

Lu Fan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Yes, I have urgent business and need to get to the Leistede Research Institute immediately. Please let me pass at once."

"The Leistede Research Institute is a medical institution; it must be strictly inspected."

Upon hearing this, the japanese immediately started clamoring.

Edmond looked Lu Fan up and down, casually tossing the documents onto the table in front of him.

"Chief Director Ma Jieli has ordered strict inspection of all suspicious vehicles and personnel, especially those going to hospitals."

"Mr. Louis, please unconditionally accept the inspection."

"Deputy Chief Edmond, I am a british viscount with truly urgent business. I hope you'll make an exception."

With lives at stake, Lu Fan couldn't afford delays, so he suppressed his displeasure and brought up his noble status to negotiate.

But this lowering of posture directly fueled the arrogance of others, especially the two japanese.

"This is the France Concession, not your British Concession. Don't bring up status; inspection is mandatory."

"Bakayarou, I seriously suspect your identity is fake. How could a british viscount be a Chi..."

"Slap~~"

Lu Fan, like an angered dragon whose reverse scale was touched, stepped forward and gave the japanese a hard slap.

The japanese staggered from the blow, nearly falling to the ground.

He covered his face, staring at Lu Fan in shock, completely unprepared for such a sudden attack.

Lu Fan glared at the japanese with a wolf-like gaze, killing intent pouring out with his words.

"I give you three seconds to apologize immediately!"