Chapter 407: Chapter 395: Does the President Still Think It’s a Misunderstanding? (Please Subscribe)
"President, Brother Chen is probably busy right now and doesn’t have time to answer the phone." In the Martial Arts Association, Sun Wei hung up the phone, an awkward smile appearing on his face.
"It’s okay."
Shi Tao waved his hand indifferently and said, "Let’s wait for him to come back then."
"Yes, yes." Sun Wei quickly nodded, and Xu Jie and others beside him echoed.
"Yes, it’s getting late, Brother Chen should be back around this time."
"At most half an hour, it’s always been like this."
"Maybe he’ll be back soon."
At this moment, Sun Wei’s phone vibrated.
"He’s calling!"
Sun Wei was both surprised and delighted. He looked at the caller ID on his phone, then looked at Shi Tao in front of him and said, "President, Brother Chen is calling."
"Then answer it, say whatever you need to say." Shi Tao nodded slightly, a small ripple disturbing the calm in his heart.
This time, he came to talk properly with Chen Fan, hoping to put the past behind them.
Now that Chen Fan was about to come back, he wondered what kind of outcome their discussion would result in.
On the other side, Sun Wei had already answered the phone. Before Chen Fan had a chance to ask, he excitedly said, "Brother Chen, the President is here!"
"The President?"
Chen Fan’s tone was surprised.
He had guessed that the strong presence in the Martial Arts Association might be someone from the headquarters, but he did not expect it to be the President, Shi Tao.
"Yes!"
Sun Wei nodded like a pecking chicken. "Brother Chen, you have no idea, something big happened in our association today. If it wasn’t for the President arriving in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"
After those words, everyone present looked at each other, still showing lingering fear.
Indeed, Anshan City was just a small city, and their Anshan City Martial Arts Association’s overall strength was at the bottom compared to other small city martial arts associations.
And then suddenly a large group of B-level Awakeners showed up!
Such a force would be something even the Martial Artists of Jiulong City would avoid offending.
"What happened?"
Chen Fan asked urgently.
But he immediately understood.
No wonder he couldn’t sense the aura of that group; they had been killed, and the person who killed them was the President himself.
"It went like this..."
Sun Wei briefly summarized the situation.
Of course, he didn’t mention that the mysterious person they were looking for was Chen Fan, given the number of people present.
"Brother Chen."
Sun Wei sighed and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, if it wasn’t for the President, our Anshan City Martial Arts Association might not even exist today."
After saying that, he glanced at Shi Tao.
To be honest, he had felt some dissatisfaction with Shi Tao’s previous actions, especially the way he had insisted on shielding a disciple and warning Xiao Hong. As the president of the association, fairness and justice were the most basic principles. How could he not consider others’ feelings?
But after today’s events, coupled with a few hours of interaction, he couldn’t help but be impressed by Shi Tao’s demeanor.
Moreover, the President had personally come this time, showing plenty of sincerity.
He sincerely hoped Chen Fan could clear up any misunderstandings with Shi Tao and join forces for the future of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association.
"I understand."
Chen Fan nodded. "I’ll be there soon, we can talk when I get back."
"Alright, Brother Chen, take care." Sun Wei quickly said. After hanging up the phone, he smiled and told Shi Tao, "President, Brother Chen is on his way back. He’ll be here soon."
"No rush."
Shi Tao nodded.
"So it really is the President..."
Chen Fan slowly put down his phone and exhaled.
This was totally unexpected.
This person didn’t stay at headquarters but traveled over a thousand kilometers to find him at the Anshan City Martial Arts Association. It must have been about Ling Yu.
Thinking of this, Chen Fan frowned.
He didn’t know what made the President change his mind from waiting for him to visiting him directly.
Perhaps it was to make him give up and treat the matter as if it never happened, but that was absolutely impossible.
However, it was undeniable.
If he had not arrived in time today, Sun Wei, Xu Jie, and the others might have faced disaster. The entire Anshan City Martial Arts Association could have been destroyed.
Although he could seek revenge afterward, those who had died would be gone forever.
Chen Fan sighed lightly and shook his head. He wasn’t ungrateful.
Fine, considering this, he could make some concessions, but letting go of the matter entirely was impossible.
Before long, Chen Fan stepped into the Martial Arts Association.
"Brother Chen!"
"Brother Chen, the President is waiting for you inside."
Many martial artists greeted him when they saw him.
At this moment, Sun Wei and others, escorting a middle-aged man, approached.
In the next instant, their gazes met.
Chen Fan calmly observed the man with a physique like an iron tower before him, who exuded an aura that seemed unfathomable.
Shi Tao also observed Chen Fan. Though his figure was strong and his face still had some youthful features, his entire temperament was extremely steady. Even under his gaze, Chen Fan seemed perfectly at ease.
Not simple, not simple at all.
"Indeed, Chang Fei and the others were right, his strength has grown tremendously in just a few days."
Shi Tao sighed inwardly.
"Brother Chen," Sun Wei coughed and extended his hand toward Shi Tao, "this is the President from headquarters. You know him."
"President."
Chen Fan was the first to speak, greeting him.
Shi Tao smiled slightly, "Shall we talk?"
With these words, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became extremely quiet.
Most people looked at them with envy in their eyes.
When would they also be able to gain such importance from headquarters, causing such a distinguished figure like the President to travel thousands of kilometers to see them?
Only a few who knew the inside story, like Sun Wei and Xu Jie, were extremely anxious.
The President had already done this much; would Brother Chen still refuse? Even if he agreed, would the upcoming discussion resolve their misunderstandings? Would it end in hostility?
"Alright."
Chen Fan agreed without hesitation.
After all, blessings don’t come alone, but troubles don’t come singly.
Shi Tao smiled and nodded.
Soon, Sun Wei found a meeting room, gave Chen Fan a look, and then closed the door.
"Everyone disperse."
Looking at the crowd around, he coughed and said.
"Chairman, you won’t be eavesdropping yourself, right?" Xu Jie blinked.
"What nonsense! Am I that kind of person?"
Sun Wei glared at him and then shooed away the crowd like a flock of chicks.
Before leaving, he reluctantly looked back and then slowly turned around, sighing.
He hoped this conversation would have a good outcome.
Inside the meeting room.
Shi Tao gestured with his hand, "Have a seat."
"Alright."
Chen Fan sat across from him, the atmosphere a bit awkward.
Fortunately, Shi Tao quickly broke the silence, laughing and saying, "You must be wondering why I suddenly came from headquarters."
"It is a bit strange."
Chen Fan answered honestly.
"Actually, I didn’t expect it either."
Shi Tao’s eyes were complicated, "I was originally planning to train Ling Yu and wait for the day you came to headquarters. I wanted Ling Yu to defeat you, and then I would step in to resolve the misunderstanding between you. But your strength has progressed too quickly, and Ling Yu is probably not, no, definitely not your opponent anymore.
Because I heard about some of your recent activities from Chang Fei and Shen Si. Your Archery skills are indeed formidable, even I am ashamed in comparison."
Chen Fan nodded.
No wonder this person would suddenly come; he had received reminders from others in the association.
Thinking about it, it made sense.
However, hearing the compliment, he felt no joy. Instead, he looked into the other’s eyes and asked, "Does the President still believe that what happened that day was a misunderstanding?"
"Of course it was a misunderstanding."
Shi Tao responded without thinking. "I’ve already learned the specifics from Ling Yu. He did mention you to Xiao Hong but had no other intentions. Xiao Hong, however, had ill intentions toward you.
Perhaps he wanted to take you to a place and detain you to refine Elixirs for him, or maybe he saw it as an opportunity to curry favor with Ling Yu.
But he overlooked one thing, your strength, which greatly surpassed his. When you captured him, to save his life, he deliberately accused Ling Yu. Chen Fan, I know you might not be satisfied with this explanation, but this is the truth."
Chen Fan didn’t speak.
The meeting room fell into a dead silence.
After a long while, Chen Fan finally sighed and said, "If you’re here today just to tell me this, then you can leave now.
Whether or not Ling Yu was involved is not for me to say, not for you to say, only if he admits it himself. If he says it has nothing to do with him, I’m willing to apologize. If he says he orchestrated it, then I’m sorry.
But in light of today’s events where you saved Chairman Sun and the others, I can promise that on that day, I won’t take his life, but I will cripple his martial arts. Because everyone must pay for their actions, even if he’s a headquarters genius, even if he’s your direct disciple."