Chapter 134: Chu Yan: My Brother Committed a Crime?

After Chu Lin retrieved the two Atlantis cuttlefish bones from his map, he called his eldest sister. "Big Sister, I have a bar that needs to be transferred to my name. Could you please handle the legal contracts through your law firm? Consider it a boost to your business volume. I’m on my way to pick you up."

"How did you end up with another bar?" Chu Yan asked, full of surprise. Her younger brother’s assets seemed to be growing by the day, but she agreed immediately and began reviewing materials related to entertainment venues.

Seeing that it was almost time, she grabbed her documents and went downstairs to wait for him at the entrance of the office building.

"Attorney Chu, waiting for someone?" A crisp, gentle voice rang out.

Chu Yan turned to see a beautifully dressed woman walking out and smiled in response. "Oh, it’s Attorney Zhu!"

Attorney Zhu had joined the firm at the same time as her and they had passed their Level 2 lawyer certification together. She was a pleasant person, and they often chatted.

"Are you heading out for business as well, Attorney Zhu?" Chu Yan asked.

Attorney Zhu sighed. "Small-time lawyers like us have a life of toil. There's no helping it; unlike you, Attorney Chu, you have a family background."

Her tone was tinged with envy. The firm was abuzz with rumors that this Attorney Chu was a "second-generation rich" who knew many other influential heirs, allowing her to acquire clients without any effort.

Chu Yan sighed and explained, "Attorney Zhu, that’s just gossip. My family is quite ordinary—as ordinary as they come."

As she spoke, a Cullinan suddenly pulled up and stopped at the entrance.

Attorney Zhu exclaimed in surprise, "That’s a Cullinan! It costs over 8 million. Many wealthy people can't even afford a car like that. The owner must be a big shot."

"Hmm," Chu Yan nodded.

Her brother’s Panamera was already far beyond the reach of an ordinary person, let alone a car worth over 8 million. This was the exclusive vehicle of a titan. If the owner of such a car came to their firm for business, even the partners would scramble to host them.

Just then, the Cullinan stopped right in front of them.

The window rolled down, and Chu Lin poked his head out, calling to Chu Yan, "Big Sister, get in."

"????" Attorney Zhu stared at Chu Yan, completely bewildered. Her expression seemed to ask: Your brother picks you up in an 8-million-dollar car, and this is what you call an "ordinary" family?

Chu Yan felt incredibly awkward under her gaze. She never expected this car to belong to her brother. How much time had passed, and he was already driving such a luxury vehicle? It was simply inconceivable to her.

"Attorney Zhu, I have something to attend to," Chu Yan said awkwardly before hurriedly hopping into the passenger seat of the Cullinan.

She could already imagine the rumors about her being "second-generation rich" intensifying once she returned to the firm. She just happened to have a "first-generation rich" brother.

As the car started, Chu Yan couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Lin, what is going on with you and Xiao Wan? Did you bully her again?"

Chu Lin didn't hide anything from his sister. "Things are a bit complicated at her parents' house, but at least I didn't sneak away this time."

Chu Yan rolled her eyes at her brother, feeling speechless. "Xiao Lin, if you only want to play around, you’ve already been a jerk to Xiao Wan twice. Can you stop bullying her? If you aren't just playing around, for my sake, please don't toy with her feelings, okay?"

"Big Sister, I’m serious about her," Chu Lin said earnestly. "So, shouldn't you help me keep an eye on her and tip me off if anything comes up?"

"You're full of it," Chu Yan retorted sharply. "What about Xiao Qian? And Cai Yao? You have a girlfriend and you’re still messing with Xiao Wan—is that what you call being 'serious'?"

Chu Lin replied even more seriously, "I'm serious with every one of them."

"How did I end up with a scumbag brother like you?" Chu Yan was left speechless and decided to ignore him, turning her attention to her documents instead.

Soon, the car pulled up to the building housing Bafangge. After parking, Chu Lin led his sister to the floor where the establishment was located.

Upon entering, the receptionist greeted them with a smile. "Mr. Chu, Manager Huang has already given instructions. I am to take you to the reception room the moment you arrive."

Her eyes sparkled. This Mr. Chu was even more handsome than in the photos Manager Huang had shown. It was a pity he was accompanied by such a beautiful woman; she had no chance to flirt.

"Thanks," Chu Lin nodded and followed her inside. Huang Bin was always so organized.

As they walked through Bafangge, he saw a familiar figure approaching—it was the owner, Wang Yang.

Wang Yang was surprised and delighted to see Chu Lin. "Mr. Chu, I never expected you to visit Bafangge today. You truly bring splendor to my humble establishment."

His attitude was extremely enthusiastic; he had no choice. Previously, thanks to the precious White Ambergris provided by this man, he had managed to make contact with Mr. Wu and the others, increasing his chances of being recommended to the Minjiang Chamber of Commerce.

But the Mr. Chu standing before him already had a deep relationship with Mr. Wu. He had seen Mr. Wu’s social media posts—the Linyao Restaurant was opened by this man, and Mr. Wu’s son even held a 10% stake. Being able to secure Mr. Wu’s investment, having him post about it, and even attending the opening ceremony—this was a level of connection he couldn't compete with. Therefore, he felt he should get better acquainted with him.

"Chairman," the receptionist greeted Wang Yang respectfully before reporting, "Mr. Chu has an appointment with Manager Huang, who asked me to take him to Reception Room 3."

"Understood. You go back to work; I will take Mr. Chu there myself," Wang Yang said, nodding to the receptionist before turning to invite Chu Lin. "Mr. Chu, please, this way."

"Understood, Chairman," the receptionist replied and returned to her desk, filled with curiosity. Who exactly was this Mr. Chu? Even the Chairman was personally guiding him with such enthusiasm.

Chu Yan was equally surprised to see the chairman of such a large company personally escorting her brother. It seemed her brother was even more capable than she had realized. Truly, one only needed to go out into the world to see what a person was really worth; empty boasting was useless.

Wang Yang led them to a reception room. Huang Bin was inside brewing tea. Opposite him sat a young man who looked notably unhealthy, with heavy bags under his eyes. His expensive clothing and high-end watch told Chu Lin that this must be Tu Shanlin.

"Chairman!" Huang Bin rose to greet Wang Yang.

"Manager Huang, I’ve brought Mr. Chu. You two go ahead with your business," Wang Yang said. After inviting Chu Lin into the room, he left on his own.

This made Tu Shanlin subconsciously eye Chu Lin. Was this young man the "Mr. Chu" who possessed the cuttlefish bones? More importantly, he knew Wang Yang, the chairman of Bafangge; why was the man so enthusiastic toward this youth? He immediately realized that this young man was no simple person—certainly not someone a second-generation heir like him could compare to.

Huang Bin stood up and performed the introductions. "Young Master Tu, this is Mr. Chu. Mr. Chu, this is Young Master Tu, the one willing to trade his Starry Night Bar plus 5 million for your cuttlefish bones."

Chu Yan was stunned. Cuttlefish bones? Was it what she thought it was? Wasn't that stuff extremely common? What had she just heard? This young master was willing to trade a bar plus 5 million for cuttlefish bones? Good heavens, had she heard correctly?

Beside her, Tu Shanlin spoke hurriedly, "Mr. Chu, thank you for this opportunity. I have the documents and funds ready. Just give me an account number later." He wanted to finish the transaction as quickly as possible, fearing someone might swoop in to snatch the deal before it was sealed.

"Young Master Tu, feel free to inspect the goods," Chu Lin said, taking out a bag containing the Atlantis cuttlefish bones and opening it on the table.

When Chu Yan saw the two objects, she was completely dumbfounded. She knew them well—they were just cuttlefish bones. She had bought two dried cuttlefish last night to stew with pork ribs and had pulled out two identical bones while cleaning them.

My god. This stuff was worth a bar plus 5 million? Had she thrown a bar and 5 million into the trash can last night?

Watching the excited Tu Shanlin grab the two bones, she wondered if he had been brainwashed by her brother. Then, her expression changed—her brother was making money so fast, had he done something illegal? How else could one explain the scene before her?