Although Lu Fan had spent the past few years growing his company to an unprecedented scale and amassing a peak fortune with the system's help, it didn't mean he was a complete idiot.
To have established a firm foothold in the cutthroat world of business, he was no delicate puppet.
He got back in the car and said to his female assistant, Jiali, "I need you to run a background check on someone as fast as you can. Jiang Yixia, 37 years old, originally from Yangcheng in Guangdong Province. She has a daughter who is 18 this year and is a college freshman..."
The assistant immediately noted down all the information and nodded. "Right away, Boss. I'll get my people on it."
"Mm."
Only then did Lu Fan lean back against the seat, closing his eyes to wait.
His female assistant, Jiali, was a reward from the system. She was a top student, fluent in five languages, and not only could she read people, but she could also assess the potential profits and risks of any situation in the shortest amount of time.
He called her his walking computer.
On top of that, her figure could rival a supermodel's.
Sometimes, even female celebrities from the entertainment industry paled in comparison.
The deadliest part was her pair of long legs, which were especially sexy when propped up on his shoulders.
As for Chen He, sitting in the driver's seat, he was naturally a system person as well. Besides being an expert in all kinds of driving skills, he was also a master of combat, with fighting abilities comparable to an international martial arts champion.
Over the years, whenever he completed a milestone task, the system would reward him with a corresponding individual to assist him.
These subordinates were all 100% loyal to him.
If Lu Fan willed it, they would go through hell and high water without hesitation.
Before long, Chen He drove the car into the largest manor on Jinling Wutong Mountain.
This villa estate took up half the mountain. Its walls stretched as far as the eye could see, and the gilded main gate was as large as a city wall's, exuding an air of dominance.
The fountain in the courtyard was larger than a basketball court, and the white marble statues gleamed blindingly under the sun.
The main building was made entirely of gleaming marble, with over a dozen gilt-edged, floor-to-ceiling windows. From a distance, it looked like a small golden palace.
The entire estate reeked of high-class luxury!
"Boss, you're back."
The moment Lu Fan stepped out of the car, a nearby servant greeted him warmly.
He gave a slight nod and then asked, "Old Luo, is dinner ready?"
"Boss, the banquet was fully served five minutes ago," a butler of about fifty years old said as he approached.
Old Luo was the butler who had been in charge of all household affairs for years. The banquet was always served exactly five minutes before Lu Fan's return—he was an absolute master of time management.
Of course, he too was a character rewarded by the system, an absolute expert in managing household matters.
"Mm."
Lu Fan walked to the dining table and looked at the twenty exquisitely prepared dishes. After just two bites, he put down his chopsticks.
This surprised Old Luo, who was standing to the side. It was rare to see his boss with such a poor appetite.
He stepped forward and inquired, "Boss, is the food not to your liking today? I can have the chefs in the back kitchen prepare a new spread."
Yes, if Lu Fan didn't like it, then the entire spread of over twenty dishes could be cleared away.
But Lu Fan shook his head and gave a bitter, awkward smile. "Old Luo, do you remember my very first ex-girlfriend?"
Of all the system people, Old Luo had been with Lu Fan the longest, so he had naturally witnessed his boss's earliest experiences while building his fortune.
After hearing this, Old Luo nodded. "I remember. I believe it was a Miss Jiang."
"Mm, that's right." Lu Fan nodded. "I met her daughter today. She looks exactly like Yixia."
Old Luo was a little surprised. "Then, Boss, did you go and say hello?"
"I did. And during our conversation, she said she doesn't have a father. I don't know if Yixia is living alone, so I suspect the girl might be my daughter." Lu Fan then turned his head to look at Jiali. "Jiali, when will the investigation be complete?"
His assistant Jiali replied, "Boss, the investigation materials will be delivered to your bedroom by 9:30 tonight at the latest."
"Good." Lu Fan stood up and said to Chen He, "Chen He, come play a couple of rounds of a game with me."
"Yes, Boss."
Ordinarily, playing video games with Chen He was one of Lu Fan's favorite pastimes.
Of course, Chen He always managed to "unintentionally" lose.
In his mind, making the boss happy was his most important mission.
This time, however, Lu Fan said, "You always go easy on me. Don't do that today."
Chen He sensed that his boss was indeed different today, likely shaken by the encounter with Jiang Yixia's daughter, so he also nodded. "Boss, I'll do my best."
Ten minutes later, the game was over. Lu Fan glanced at Chen He, speechless. "So you were going *that* easy on me all this time?"
With that, he tossed the game controller onto the table, sighed, and headed for his bedroom.
Chen He looked lost, stammering for a moment.
Jiali, who was standing behind him, took the opportunity to jab, "The boss tells you to give it your all, and you actually give it your all. You're so thick-headed."
"But... the boss told me to give it my all," Chen He said, sounding wronged as he scratched his head with a muscular hand.
「In the bedroom.」
Lu Fan was searching for something.
Hearing the noise, Old Luo immediately came in and asked, "Boss, what are you looking for?"
"Where are the photos I used to take?" Lu Fan asked in return.
"Boss, I've already taken them out."
Old Luo then produced a stack of photo albums and handed them to Lu Fan.
The moment Lu Fan had mentioned Jiang Yixia, Old Luo had retrieved the albums that had been collecting dust in a cabinet for years.
Lu Fan took the albums and opened to the first page.
In the slightly yellowed photograph, an eighteen-year-old Jiang Yixia stood under a camphor tree in the old factory district. She wore her hair in a fluffy high ponytail, dressed in a faded floral-print dress, with a small pearl hairpin fastened at her collar.
Her features were exquisitely delicate. The ends of her brows curved gently upward, and the corners of her eyes held a natural, innocent charm. Her pupils shone as if they held the starlight of a summer night.
Her nose was small and pert, its tip slightly pink. The lines of her lips were clear, their color a natural cherry-blossom pink. Her mouth curved into a faint smile, revealing a dimple on her right cheek that was visible even when she wasn't smiling.
She was utterly beautiful.
"I wonder how you've been doing," Lu Fan murmured with a sigh as he looked at the photo.
Just then, a knock came at the door.
His assistant, Jiali, walked in holding a folder. "Boss, Miss Jiang's complete personal file is here, including her current address and information about her children."
"Children?" Lu Fan was puzzled. "She has other kids besides the daughter?"
"Yes. Besides the daughter, she also has a son. They're fraternal twins. One is named Jiang Silu, and the other is Jiang Sifan," Jiali replied.
Hearing these two names, Lu Fan suddenly grew excited. "Silu and Sifan... Does that stand for 'Missing Lu Fan'?"
"I believe so," Jiali nodded. "Your charm is boundless, Boss. Any normal woman would be captivated by you."
"What about you?"
"Boss, I am a system person. But if you require it, I can be."
Lu Fan looked at Jiali, speechless. "You're no better than Chen He."
He opened the file and looked at the photos inside.
When his gaze fell on the handsome boy, he was shocked. "This kid... he looks just like I did when I was young!"
And that was what made Lu Fan even more certain.
These two children were his own flesh and blood!!
But just to be safe, Lu Fan still said to Jiali, "Find a way to get their DNA and run a paternity test."
"Understood!"
After Jiali left, he looked out the window, recalling his actions back then, and couldn't help but sigh. "Why was I such a player back then? I let such a wonderful girl slip away."
"Yixia, now that I know where you are, I won't let you get away again."
Suddenly, Lu Fan felt that his life once again had something to look forward to.