Zheng Yue chuckled.
She had expected something excessive, but it turned out to be just about money.
The Zheng family was not short of money!
Lin Fan smiled sheepishly.
He had no choice; he was truly in need of money!
The three million US dollars from selling the Ganoderma lucidum was still far from enough to pay off his debts!
"Don't worry, the Zheng family won't treat you unfairly."
Zheng Yue's face showed a satisfied expression.
"Mhm!"
Lin Fan nodded vigorously.
He boldly speculated: to read the fortune of a king, wouldn't it start at least at thirty million, US dollars!
Converted, that would be nearly two hundred million!
With such a sum, what couldn't he do in the future?
"Actually, Siam's reign originally belonged to our Zheng family."
Zheng Yue, fearing that Lin Fan might have reservations and not give his all, began to recount the history of the Zheng family.
Lin Fan was greatly surprised, so the overseas Chinese were once so powerful!
The Rama family's ascension to the throne was illegitimate, and Zheng Xin had left a curse of ten generations for the dynasty to fall.
All of this was quite legendary.
What a grand spectacle!
Lin Fan sighed repeatedly, feeling that helping the Zheng family was not a big deal; they were all Chinese, after all.
Seeing that Lin Fan had relaxed, Zheng Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lin Xingnan's two top disciples are guests at my home. You'll be able to meet them tomorrow."
"Them."
Lin Fan's tone held a hint of schadenfreude.
If it weren't for the scheming of that cunning girl Li Yurou, a simple matter wouldn't have become so complicated. Fortunately, they, brother and sister, hadn't run off, hehe!
Lin Fan conceived a wicked plan.
...
As evening fell.
A Bentley drove into a luxurious estate.
It was only when he saw the tall, black, gold-trimmed iron gate that Lin Fan realized the secluded road they had just passed was specially built for this estate.
At least three kilometers long, wasn't it?
No wonder the road conditions were so good, and not a single pedestrian or vehicle could be seen.
Lin Fan secretly marveled at the Zheng family's wealth.
In China, let alone seeing such a thing, he hadn't even heard of it.
The security guard in the guardhouse pressed a button, then stood upright and saluted the convoy with meticulous attention.
Zheng Yue spoke then: "My mother moved here three years ago. We'll be staying here tonight and will go to the Zheng family's main residence to see my father tomorrow."
"Oh."
Lin Fan nodded and said nothing.
The estate was even larger than he had imagined, occupying at least fifty mu.
Including the surrounding green landscaping, it was likely at least three hundred mu in total!
Lin Fan had met wealthy people before, but never anyone this wealthy, not even on television.
So this was what real wealth looked like!
Zheng Yue's eyes flickered, her thoughts complex.
If it weren't for her outstanding performance in the investment company, which had earned the Zheng family conglomerate enormous wealth, this estate would not have been hers to reside in.
"A'Yue, you're back."
A kindly looking woman in simple clothes happily greeted them.
"Mom."
Upon seeing her mother, Zheng Yue's face broke into a genuine smile.
"Where is Master Lin?"
Zheng Yue's mother, Yu Suxin, looked around; none of them looked like an immortal master.
"Ahem, Auntie, hello."
Lin Fan stepped forward and said with a smile, "I am Lin Fan. If I'm not mistaken, you must be looking for me."
"You?"
Yu Suxin was stunned. No matter how she looked at him, Lin Fan appeared to be just a child.
"You saved my daughter?"
"If you're referring to that amulet, then yes, that was me."
Lin Fan's tone was calm, exuding a convincing demeanor.
"A'Yue, is he Master Lin?"
Yu Suxin didn't quite believe it and turned to her daughter.
"Mom, the genuine article."
Zheng Yue patiently explained, "My father's invited guests, Lin Xingnan's two top disciples, are also young, aren't they? Lin Fan is from the Northern Chinese geomancy school. He once had a match with Li Yusheng, and it was a draw. The entire Chinese feng shui community witnessed it."
"Oh~"
Yu Suxin looked at Lin Fan again.
The young man before her had clear eyes and exuded a faint, comfortable aura, completely unlike the perpetually gloomy Thai masters.
"Master Lin, I am Zheng Yue's mother, and also a lay Buddhist who cultivates at home. Your arrival truly graces my humble abode."
Yu Suxin clasped her hands together and respectfully offered Lin Fan a Buddhist greeting.
Lin Fan, following local custom, returned the gesture.
He couldn't help but wonder, an estate spanning hundreds of mu, with a private highway, and this was called a humble abode?
Zheng Yue linked arms with her mother and urged, "Mom, Lin Fan has traveled a long way. Let's quickly invite him to eat."
"Don't be disrespectful to Master Lin, A'Yue. When will you ever change?"
Yu Suxin reprimanded with a stern face, "How many times have I told you? There are spirits three feet above your head; it's better to believe than not to believe."
"I know~"
Zheng Yue stretched out her words with a long, drawn-out sound, her tone filled with palpable impatience.
"You don't want to listen, but I have to say..."
Yu Suxin, worthy of being a lay Buddhist, was adept at lecturing.
Seeing Zheng Yue wishing she could plug her ears, Lin Fan couldn't help but find it amusing.
"Master Lin, I'll help you with your luggage."
Zheng Ke sidled up to Lin Fan and whispered.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Lin Fan expressed his gratitude.
For some reason, he felt that tonight's dinner would be quite interesting.
Zheng Yue truly had a... rather interesting mother!
Lin Fan was soon settled into the guest room.
Though it was a guest room, it was equally luxurious.
The bedroom alone was fifty to sixty square meters, opulently decorated with a blend of Chinese style and Siamese accents, equipped with all modern appliances.
In addition, there were two dark-skinned servants.
"Mr. Lin, the Madam asked us to bring incense, as well as clothes and shoes for you to change into."
The servants respectfully placed the tray aside. "The Madam said there are no suitable clothes for you at home, and the Master's new clothes are too large. These were specially sent by a nearby merchant. Please make do for now; more appropriate attire will be delivered before you leave tomorrow morning."
"No need for so much trouble."
Lin Fan was surprised by the servants' fluent Chinese and smiled at them kindly.
The two servants bowed: "If you have any instructions, please press the bell by the door, and we will come immediately."
"Uh, okay."
Lin Fan nodded, feeling quite unaccustomed to it.
After they left, Lin Fan lay on the soft, comfortable bed, staring at the ceiling in a daze.
"This must be the landlord's house, right?"
"Even the word 'landlord' is used."
"Then isn't Zheng Yue the landlord's foolish daughter?"
Thinking this, Lin Fan couldn't help but smile.
He had to admit, the Zheng family's conduct in Siam had simply broadened his horizons.
In China, wealthy people hiring a nanny wouldn't be overly harsh, for fear of them quitting.
Who would have thought that in Siam, the wealthy were like emperors!