The disbelief on Father's face, the ridicule and disdain from Big Brother and Third Brother, didn't really surprise Yang Fan.

After all, from childhood to now, with his average martial arts talent, he had always been seen as a slacker and a worthless person in their eyes. Their lack of trust in him was normal.

For Yang Fan, his childhood wish was to achieve something significant, which is why he founded the Jianghu News Agency at school and chose to refine the supportive Demon Spirit, Sound-seeking Beast, on Awakening Day.

He wanted to let his family, who looked down on him, know that even without martial arts talent, he could still accomplish something great.

Yang Fan wouldn't be any worse than others.

But now, he realized that he had let go.

Towards his father's and others' attitude, besides feeling a bit resentful, he felt much less anger.

After joining the Jianghu Martial Arts Club and facing peerless talents like Lin Feng and Yun Kai, who are about to be specially recruited into Red Cloud University, along with his experiences in recent days, Yang Fan's horizons had significantly broadened.

His father's achievements no longer seemed impressive in his eyes.

"Hello, Manager Chen, I'm Yang Fan, do you still remember me? We talked yesterday, haha, that's good. Actually, it's nothing, I wanted to ask if you know about Kaiyuan Real Estate?"

In the eyes of Father Yang and others, Yang Fan seemed quite laughable at that moment. Only Yang Yi sensed something different about Yang Fan, as if he had gained a halo.

"Manager Chen? Where does such a minor character come from?"

Yang Li, though somewhat surprised by Yang Fan's change, still did not believe that Yang Fan could secure a 500 million project payment.

Not even their father, with decades of business connections, could settle it, much less his useless brother.

"Alright, I will handle this matter, stop messing around," Father Yang said, frowning slightly.

To him, Yang Fan was merely trying to save face in front of his brothers, bluffing to avoid looking weak.

What big figure can a student possibly know, especially someone like Manager Chen?

How could any ordinary manager possibly deal with a group like Kaiyuan Real Estate?

"Xiaofan is just anxious for you. Xiaofan, if..." Mrs. Yang was also worried; she gently pulled Yang Fan's sleeve, afraid he would provoke his father.

Yang Fan held his mother's hand, smiling faintly.

He did not hang up the phone, but continued, "It's a small matter. My father is Yang Zan of Xinyuan Company. Kaiyuan Real Estate has been delaying a 500 million project payment. I don't know anyone from Kaiyuan Real Estate, but I thought you might since you work in real estate!"

"That's great, having Manager Chen's assistance would be the best."

"Alright, well, I owe you one, and I'll wait for your news."

Yang Fan hung up the phone, facing gazes filled with surprise and ridicule.

"He speaks as if it's true!" Yang Li couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Father Yang also shook his head, feeling even more disappointed in Yang Fan.

Lack of talent is one thing, but to resort to bragging — as a businessman, he despised such people.

"Mom, it's okay."

Yang Fan didn't bother to explain, he smiled at his mother. If not for her, there would be little to hold him in this family.

"Ding...."

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Yang Zan picked up the phone from the coffee table. At first, he didn't pay much attention, but upon seeing the caller's name, he hurriedly answered, "Hello, Manager Gao. What? That's great, thank you so much. Yes, same old company. How could I impose on you? Alright, when you have time, I will host!"

Yang Zan hung up the call, looking at Yang Fan with a mix of shock and disbelief.

"Xiaofan, who did you contact?"

Yang Zan stood up, astonished.

The call just now was from Kaiyuan Real Estate.

The Manager Gao he mentioned was the project manager renowned in the industry for being difficult to deal with.

Despite all attempts to invite him, he always refused, impervious to both pressure and persuasion. Yet, he had just said over the phone that the project payment would soon be arranged and explained the delay with reasons as if afraid of any misunderstanding.

What was even more inconceivable was that Manager Gao wanted to invite him for a meal. How many people in the industry had ever been treated to a meal by Manager Gao? No one would believe it if he declined.

"What?"

The ridicule on Yang Li's face had long been replaced by shock, his mouth wide open, looking somewhat stunned.

From their father's expression, it was obvious that Yang Fan's call had indeed worked.

But how did Yang Fan know such an influential person?

"Little Brother, I knew you could do it!"

Yang Yi said proudly, as she was the only one who had faith in Yang Fan.

"Xiaoyi, you knew?"

Yang Zan quickly asked, feeling a sense of realization. No wonder Yang Yi had been explaining for Yang Fan earlier.

Yang Yi smiled and said, "I'm not quite sure either; let Little Brother explain it to you."

Facing his family's surprised and questioning gazes, Yang Fan remained calm, "I joined a martial arts club, and the members are Lin Feng, Yun Kai, and Dong Yunan, so that Manager Gao doesn't dare refuse."

"How do you know these three?"

Yang Zan took a deep breath, trying hard to remain calm, but his words still trembled slightly.

Those three names he naturally had heard of.

Lin Feng, the top scorer in the college entrance exams.

Yun Kai, the genius with ancestral demonization from the Extraordinary Clan.

Dong Xiuxian's daughter, Therapist Dong Yunan, who refined the Eighth Grade Sea Demoness Demon Spirit.

Within the past week, those three names had been mentioned over a hundred times in the TV news, more than even Ye Qiu; it was hard not to know them.

He and his business partners often discussed them over drinks.

This year's college entrance exam was far more exciting than previous years.

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