Lin Fan suddenly revealed a look of understanding once he heard Boss Gao finish.
Boss Gao was confused by this as he asked, "Brother Lin, do you know something?"
Lin Fan asked, "Boss Gao, you must have been confined during this time since you were fighting against the wishes of your family, right?"
Boss Gao gave a nod.
Lin Fan explained, "Then there must be plenty of things you don't know about yet. The reason your family should be interested in building a relationship with me is because of this."
Lin Fan raised his hand and released his golden life energy.
Boss Gao and Mei Rou both had their eyes open wide in shock.
Boss Gao exclaimed, "Brother Lin, you broke through?"
Lin Fan gave a nod, "That's right, I broke through to the Gold Realm recently and that's why most of these young masters have been crowding around my store. They also said that they heard about my shop from someone named Mu Bo Hai who seems to be a Legendary Realm Expert."
The shock on Boss Gao's face became even deeper, "You mean that Lord Mu who's known as the Forest King?"
Lin Fan was confused, "Forest King?"
Boss Gao looked at Lin Fan like he was someone who had been living under a rock, "You don't even know about Lord Mu? He's the famous Forest King who held off an entire beast horde in Wild Flame City, standing alone against tens of thousands of beasts!"
The previous Lin Fan didn't pay much attention to experts since he focused more on trying to find a way to cultivate and the current Lin Fan didn't pay attention to experts since he was more interested in information for surviving in this world.
Seeing that Lin Fan didn't say anything, Boss Gao knew that it was no use explaining, so he changed the topic, "Why did Lord Mu recommend your shop?"
Lin Fan gave a shrug, "How would I know?"
Boss Gao didn't know anything either, so he went back to the main topic, "Then Brother Lin, will you come with me to my family?"
Mei Rou who had been waiting on the side came forward to hold Boss Gao's arm as she asked, "Brother Lin, could you please help us?"
"Tch!" Lin Fan saw the intimacy between the two of them and he clicked his tongue, as he called them normies in his heart, but still he said, "Alright, wait here for a bit. When I close up shop later, I'll go meet your family."
Boss Gao was someone who had offered to sacrifice his life just so Lin Fan could get away back when they were in the planar crack. Although Lin Fan didn't really need him to do this, this action had still touched Lin Fan's heart.
Since leaving that planar crack, Lin Fan had treated Boss Gao and everyone else as true friends.
Boss Gao and Mei Rou both revealed looks of joy and Boss Gao came forward to hug Lin Fan, but he quickly raised his hands to stop him, "If I wanted a hug, I would prefer a cute girl!"
Mei Rou decided to tease him at this time, "Then do you want a hug from me?"
Lin Fan turned to her and said with a serious look, "I would, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to survive what Boss Gao does after."
Boss Gao just laughed, "You're my good brother, how could I do anything to you? Ha, ha, ha!"
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After a few minutes, once it reached the hour on the dot, Lin Fan closed the store even though there were a few customers left.
Before he left with Boss Gao to head to the Gao Family's Manor, Lin Fan went over to Brainy to check a few things.
Brainy ensured Lin Fan that it was keeping an eye on everything and that everything was under its control.
Lin Fan trusted Brainy, so once he was done ordering food for Momonga and Angela, he headed off with Boss Gao and Mei Rou.
Before they reached the Gao Manor, Boss Gao suddenly said, "Brother Lin, my family can be a bit abrasive, so just be careful."
Lin Fan raised a brow as he asked, "Abrasive, what do you mean?"
When Boss Gao didn't explain, Lin Fan turned to Mei Rou, but she spread her hands and shook her head. After all, the Gao Family didn't approve of her, so of course she hadn't met them yet.
But he soon got his answer the moment he walked into the Gao Manor.
Once they were through the doors, they were immediately surrounded by several members of the Gao Family.
These people were all like Boss Gao, they were very friendly and very forward, without a bit of hidden intention at all.
Boss Gao's father, the head of the Gao Family came forward and forcefully slapped Lin Fan on the shoulder as he said while laughing, "Ha, ha, ha, Brother Lin, it really is an honour for you to come to our family."
While Lin Fan was bent over, trying to recover from the heavy slaps to the back that he had just taken, Boss Gao suddenly cut in, "Dad, Brother Lin is my brother, you can't just mix up generations like this!"
Boss Gao had to say something, otherwise if he had to call Lin Fan uncle, he would rather run away every time he saw Lin Fan.
Boss Gao's father said, "Tch, son, is it your turn to speak right now? I'm talking to little friend Lin."
Even though his tone was gruff, there was a bit of loving in his voice and he clearly listened to his son as he changed how he addressed Lin Fan.
Boss Gao's father turned over to Mei Rou and he said with a smile, "So this is the girl that our little handsome boy is bringing home."
Mei Rou was surprised by how she was being treated. She had heard from Boss Gao that his family didn't approve of him, but now his dad was actually being this friendly with her. She looked at Boss Gao with a confused look.
Boss Gao used his eyes to look at the family elders on the side who didn't try to conceal their looks of disapproval at all and Mei Rou immediately understood.
Mei Rou acted like a good daughter in law and said, "Father, it's an honour to meet you. I've heard many good things about you from Big Brother Gao."
Boss Gao's father broke out in laughter, "Good girl, wait until you meet our little handsome boy's mother, she'll definitely like you." Then he turned over to Boss Gao and nudged him with his elbow as he said in a low voice, "So you like to make her call you big brother, that's what you're into?"
Lin Fan understood what Boss Gao meant by abrasive, but that really wasn't the best term to describe them. If he had to choose, he would have preferred to call them honest and simple, or maybe even crude.
But that kind of personality was one that Lin Fan liked since it was easy to become close with these kinds of people. They weren't always plotting behind your back and you could trust them.
As Boss Gao's father was teasing his son, one of the elders came forward to stretch his hand out to Lin Fan, "Hello Owner Lin, we've long heard of your fame and it is an honour to meet you now."
Lin Fan looked this man over and he could tell that he wasn't going to like this person.
Compared to the rather open and friendly dad of Boss Gao, while this elder's chubby appearance made him look quite friendly, he could tell from the look in his eyes that this elder's mind was filled with schemes.
This was probably the culprit who had Boss Gao bring him here, but for now he didn't know what this man's goal was.
Lin Fan took his hand and while shaking, he said with a smile, "The honour is all mine. Boss Gao has always taken care of me and I'm very happy to meet his family."
The chubby great elder revealed a smile and said, "Owner Lin is being too kind, you're always welcome at our house. But I'm really surprised to hear that Owner Lin was acquainted with Lord Mu."
Lin Fan thought that this elder really was from the Gao Family, he didn't waste any time at all.
Lin Fan just casually said, "I wouldn't say that I'm acquainted with Lord Mu, he just came into my shop once."
The chubby elder said, "Even if it is once, it did leave quite the impression on Lord Mu that he had such high praise for it."
Lin Fan gave a shrug, "My shop aims to give the highest service."
The chubby elder gave a laugh, "Of course, of course, Owner Lin is a dedicated businessman, it's no wonder you left such an impression on Lord Mu. But Owner Lin, you really are a talented person, reaching the Gold Realm at such a young age. Your master really must be someone amazing."
Finally, he was showing his true colours.