The shop owners looked at the situation and gathered in front of their shops as they looked at the notable leader .
"He looks like a notable leader . "
"I've seen him on TV before . "
"I have an impression of him too . He is really quite powerful . D*mn, why is he at Cloud Street?"
"I think he is definitely here to meet Master Lin . "
"Highly possible . "
Ever since they had opened their shops with Little Boss, they had been used to weird situations . Recently, several wealthy men came to request for Little Boss' artworks . However, they were all rejected by Little Boss .
The shop owners were happy to be able to set up their shops alongside Little Boss . There was a sense of pride .
The leader's secretary, Lil' Dong, saw that the notable leader was going to go to Master Lin's shop directly . He nudged him gently and hinted at him not to do so .
Fang Zheng Yan looked at Lil' Dong with appreciation . He didn't think too much about it . If he was to go to Master Lin's shop directly, people would definitely expose him . Hence, he had to spend some time walking around first .
They went to a random shop .
"Boss, how's your business? Are you satisfied with your current life? Do you need help from the government?" Chief Fang smiled and asked politely . He seemed to be someone that was concerned about the welfare of the citizens .
Elder Chen had previously contracted bladder cancer and his son got bullied in school . Initially, he thought that his whole family was going to die . However, because of Little Boss, everything was fine . His life was gradually improving . Although he didn't know who this person was, he smiled as he knew that he was a big shot .
"I'm satisfied, really satisfied . I don't really need the government's help . Master Lin is looking after all of us in Cloud Street . Everyone's business is good . In the past, we've never imagined our lives would be so good . You don't know how good Little Boss is…" Elder Chen wasn't really capable and powerful but he was grateful for Master Lin . He knew that the person in front of him was a big shot and he wanted to praise Little Boss so that he would have a good impression of Little Boss .
Although Little Boss didn't really need it, it wasn't a hassle to do it .
Fang Zheng Yan smiled and listened closely to their replies . His image was well-portrayed .
"It's all because our leader is good at his job," Chief Che quickly praised him .
He thought to himself, "Why do these shop owners not know what they're doing? He is a big shot and all of you are praising Master Lin . You must have forgotten your leader's contributions . "
Fang Zheng Yan smiled and looked at Chief Che . Chief Che was overwhelmed with favor from his superior . He stood by Fang Zheng Yan and did his job conscientiously .
To be able to be appointed to such a high position, one had to have a certain level of intelligence . Although Chief Che didn't dare to confirm the purpose of the leader's visit, he made an accurate guess .
The leader couldn't possibly have told them the truth . As the leader's subordinate, he had to share his burden and understand his situation too .
Chief Che said, "Leader, Master Lin's shop is just in front . Let's go and have a look . Master Lin is a Chinese Arts Master and all ten of his artworks are displayed at the national museum . That brought some pride to Shanghai . "
Chief Fang smiled and nodded, "Alright, we shall go and pay Master Lin a visit . "
Elder Chen replied, "I'll bring the chiefs there . "
The other shop owners smiled .
"Elder Chen knows what he is doing, offering to bring them there . "
"Hey, he helped Little Boss again . "
"Let's go and have a look . He is a big shot that we don't see often . "
…
At the entrance of Master Lin's shop .
Fraud Tian said, "Do you think it's weird? I saw this man on TV before . He is a notable leader of Shanghai . Why is he inspecting Cloud Street? I think it is highly possible that he is here for you . "
Lin Fan was a little helpless, "I hope he's not here for my artworks . "
Fraud Tian nodded, "I think that is highly likely . If he is really here for them, would you give him face?"
"Cheh…" Lin Fan's mouth twitched . "If I was to give everyone face, I wouldn't be back here from Beijing . However, that might not be the case after all . What if he is just here for an inspection? Let's see how it goes . "
The two of them shook their heads and returned to the shop .
Although Fraud Tian wasn't really reliable, he wasn't the type to curry favor with the superiors .
However, with his capability, he would definitely be an influential figure if he were to curry favor with them .
Although he wasn't doing very well, Fraud Tian was a Ba Gua Zhang master after all . If he tried to lean on authority, a lot of people would definitely be willing to hire him .
Wu You Lan asked, "Brother Lin, what is happening outside? It looks lively . "
Lin Fan replied, "Nothing much, a notable leader is here for an inspection . I don't know what he is really here for . "
Wu Tian He walked to the door and looked far away, "Fang Zheng Yan . I didn't expect it to be him . "
Lin Fan replied, "You know him?"
"He used to be in charge of Lianzhou in the past . It's been almost ten years . After that, he got sent to Shanghai . I didn't expect him to become a notable leader in Shanghai . He must be powerful," Wu Tian He replied .
He was considered to be one of the most powerful people in the country . Furthermore, Fang Zheng Yan was still young . He was only in his fifties . His future was still bright .
"He is definitely one of the more powerful individuals of the government," Wu Tian He said .
Lin Fan couldn't figure out why such a high-ranking official would come to Cloud Street . However, if he was really there to ask for an artwork, should he really give it to him?
Cheh!
Even if it was a higher ranking official, it wouldn't matter . He was extremely lazy . All he had to do was to reject him .
However, that might not be the case . The person might not be there for an artwork . Hence, he still had to see what was going to happen .
Indeed .
"Chief, this is Master Lin," Elder Chen entered his shop and introduced him to Lin Fan .
Chief Che followed behind the notable leader and felt the pressure . He was nothing compared to Fang Zheng Yan . To be able to follow him around was an extremely rare opportunity .
His secretary, Lil' Dong, looked at Master Lin and gasped . He was indeed a young and capable man . Using 'genius' to describe a man like him would be an understatement since he had an impeccable talent at such a young age .
Fang Zheng Yan smiled and praised him, "A young hero . Nice to meet you, comrade Lil' Lin . "
"Thank you, Chief, for your compliment . However, comrade Lil' Lin sounds a little weird . I feel more comfortable with Master Lin . " Master Lin had participated in major events before and although Zheng Zhong Shan wasn't really powerful anymore, he was still a higher ranking official than Fang Zheng Yan . If Zheng Zhong Shan was to find out that this fella called him Lil' Lin, it'd be like punching him on his knees . Was he trying to disrespect the elderly official?
Fang Zheng Yan was stunned . Then, he smiled, "Right, right . Sorry for the slip of my tongue . Master Lin's talent is extraordinary . Your artworks are internationally recognized . They've helped the country gain some pride . You're indeed a treasure of the nation . I should address you as Master Lin instead . "
Chief Che wiped the sweat from his forehead . Master Lin was indeed a bold man . It was frightening . Thankfully, the notable leader wasn't angry . If the leader was furious, he would probably be affected in the future .
. . .
Chapter end
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