Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2038 - 2027: Reconciliation Proposal

"The police will arrive in two minutes."Ning Fan recognized the voice—it was Tang Hai.

"They called the police."

Instantly, Scarface's expression turned extremely unpleasant.

"Kid, these are your people, right?"

Scarface gave Ning Fan an unfriendly look. If not for the boss's orders, he would have put a hole in Ning Fan's body.

"Boss, what should we do now?"

"Retreat first."

"Just leave like that?"

The henchman, greedy eyes fixed on Vivian, earned a furious slap from Scarface, "I said retreat."

They had to let people go; if they engaged in a shootout with the other side, having kidnapped someone first, they were destined to be caught by the police.

As for breaking through forcefully and escaping the police blockade.

Don't be ridiculous!

Scenes like that only appear in movies—in reality, they might happen, but not by them.

No law enforcement agency would let a group of criminals acting on the streets go.

If they really had a shootout with the police, those present would only end up fugitives.

Regardless, they already had eyes in the hotel and weren't worried about Ning Fan escaping.

No need to stir such a large commotion.

"Kid, you won't be so lucky next time."

Scarface made a throat-cutting gesture and then dispersed with his men.

"Consider yourself lucky, living to see another day."

Ning Fan walked towards Tang Hai; after all, the other had offered help, though it wasn't necessary, formalities should be observed.

"Thank you for today's matter, Mr. Tang."

As Ning Fan expected, the car didn't have the Tang family sisters.

"Just a small favor."

Tang Hai gave a humble smile, but his questioning eyes secretly examined Ning Fan.

Earlier, when he saw that group reveal their guns, Tang Hai broke out in a cold sweat.

If it were hand-to-hand combat, without exaggeration, he alone could take down everyone opposite.

Since the advent of firearms, guns have become a source of human fear, also marking the end for martial artists.

In a shootout that could erupt at any moment, Tang Hai couldn't guarantee his own safety,

but what puzzled him was Ning Fan's composed demeanor throughout—not just him, but even the two women beside him were the same.

The three seemed unconcerned about their situation, not showing a hint of panic.

"It can't be ignorance is bliss."

Tang Hai sensed, perhaps mistakenly, from Ning Fan's eyes, the meaning of "meddling."

"Could he have a way out?"

Tang Hai's doubt was doomed without an answer; how could he know?

Any one of the three could instantly take out these thugs.

"Where's Miss Tang?"

"In a coffee shop ahead."

After a few minutes, Ning Fan didn't hear any police sirens.

Tang Hai laughed, "I just scared them; they aren't that arrogant."

For a force like the Tang family, operating in a gray area, there's instinctive exclusion of law enforcement, especially abroad.

"Mr. Ning, I don't know how long you plan to stay here?"

Then, Tang Hai invited, "Why not leave with us?"

Tang Hai's entourage were all armed bodyguards,

as long as Fabio didn't recklessly start a daytime shootout, with their protection, once at the airport, everyone would be safe.

Ning Fan politely declined, "No. We have other obligations, might even leave tomorrow."

"Then..."

Tang Hai chuckled, "Forget it, I won't inquire into Mr. Ning's affairs."

Arriving at a coffee shop, Ning Fan met Tang Xiaoyue and her four bodyguards.

"Out of ten, six were assigned to protect us."

Ning Fan couldn't help but feel a bit more favorable toward Tang Xiaoyue, though her motives had a tint of self-interest.

But looking from another perspective,

Tang Xiaoyue publicly sending bodyguards to assist meant offending Fabio, taking on a layer of risk.

Seeing Ning Fan and the others return safely, Tang Xiaoyue visibly relaxed, "It's great you're okay."

"Miss Tang, thanks for today's situation."

"No need. Aren't we friends?"

Tang Xiaoyue said with a smile, trying to ease the previous network tension.

"But doing this means offending Fabio."

Ning Fan looked out the window, speaking softly, "Maybe he's already harboring a grudge."

Outside, across the street, a blond young man stealthily watched while on a phone call.

"Fabio wouldn't dare to attack me."

Tang Xiaoyue's statement wasn't baseless.

Given the Tang family's ties with The Venetian, if the casino warns him, even if Fabio is discontent, he can only hold it in.

If anything happens to Tang Xiaoyue, the casino would be the first to not spare him.

"Mr. Ning, I have a suggestion, would you care to hear it?"

"Go ahead."

"Actually, it's just a misunderstanding between you and Fabio. If..."

Tang Xiaoyue spoke while observing Ning Fan's expression; sensing something amiss, she swallowed her words.

"You're suggesting I reconcile with that bald guy."

Ning Fan's expression was complex—not sure whether to be angry or amused.

He never expected Tang Xiaoyue to propose such a naive idea.

Ning Fan sneered, "Are you saying I should return the money I won to him."

"Of course not."

Tang Xiaoyue quickly replied, "In fact, Mr. Ning only needs to nod. I'll handle the rest."

"How do you plan to handle it?"

"I..."

How else can it be handled—by giving money, of course!

Only by balancing threat and promise can this misunderstanding be resolved.

Seeing Tang Xiaoyue hesitating, "You couldn't possibly be thinking of spending money to buy peace for me, could you?"

Tang Xiaoyue awkwardly nodded, then explained, "It's wise to avoid danger where possible, given Mr. Ning's status, why get entangled with such petty people? It's better to stay clear."

"Miss Tang, I appreciate your good intentions. But I hope you don't get involved in this matter."

To prevent Tang Xiaoyue from acting smartly, Ning Fan tactfully said, "Once I decide something, I won't change. I hope you understand this."

"I understand."

Tang Xiaoyue smiled bitterly, hearing Ning Fan's implicit message.

Even if grievances were settled in secret, Ning Fan wouldn't be grateful, nor would he agree to participate in the gamble because of this.

Likely due to Tang Xiaoyue's influence, Fabio's men merely followed covertly and didn't act as before.

After completing the bank card process, Ning Fan went directly back to the casino.

"Mr. Ning, you've finally returned. Our president has been waiting eagerly to meet you."

"Forget it, no need to meet. I don't want the fifty million anymore."

Ning Fan added, "I won't come to The Venetian again, what do you think?"

"Do you find our hospitality inadequate?"

Seeing Karen put on a pitiful act in front of him, Ning Fan joked, "Since you're so eager to invite, I might as well stay here for a year or so, occasionally go down for a gamble."