"By the way, Mr. Lu,""Any update on my application for the MasterCard Black Card?"
Wei Jingxiong turned toward his assistant.
"Boss, it's already been in review for nearly two weeks now. Given your assets, I'm sure it'll be approved soon."
Lu Zhen responded reassuringly. He understood his boss's intentions well—it was his own idea to test Chen Fan through a few "casual" topics like this.
"Not bad…"
Wei Jingxiong nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Chen Fan.
"Mr. Chen, have you ever applied for a MasterCard Black Card?"
But before Chen Fan could respond, his phone suddenly rang.
It was an unfamiliar number. Slightly puzzled, Chen Fan picked up the call.
"Is this Mr. Chen Fan?"
A composed male voice spoke on the other end.
"Yes, this is Chen Fan. Who's speaking?"
"Greetings, Mr. Chen. I'm one of the domestic managers of the First Royal Bank of the Petroleum Nation. As you've been approved as a Black Card holder of our bank, I've been assigned as your personal account manager."
The man introduced himself.
"Oh? So you're the personal banker assigned to me by the First Royal Bank of the Petroleum Nation."
Chen Fan nodded slightly in understanding.
Hmm?!
Hearing this, Wei Jingxiong and Lu Zhen both froze.
They had recently been researching various black card programs themselves, and of course, they had come across information about the First Royal Bank of the Petroleum Nation.
Among all black cards in the world, this one ranked among the absolute highest.
Meanwhile, the black card Wei was still applying for was only a mid-tier card. It was not even in the same league.
And worse—those top-tier cards were usually by invitation only—you couldn't even apply for one.
Yet this prestigious bank had not only issued a card to Chen Fan, but had even assigned him a dedicated personal manager?
Could it be that Chen Fan had some deep-level partnership with the bank?
Wei and Lu exchanged glances, completely confused.
On the phone, the man continued:
"Yes, Mr. Chen. If you ever need anything at all, feel free to contact me directly.""As long as you make a request, the bank will do everything it can to fulfill it."
After a brief exchange, Chen Fan hung up.
Wei Jingxiong couldn't hold back his curiosity any longer:
"Mr. Chen, may I ask—what's your relationship with the First Royal Bank of the Petroleum Nation? Why did they assign you a personal banker?"
"Oh, nothing much. I'm just a black card holder."
Chen Fan replied indifferently.
"What?!"
Wei jumped from his seat, stunned.
Even the usually composed Lu Zhen was caught completely off guard.
"Mr. Chen is a black card holder… of the First Royal Bank of the Petroleum Nation?!"
Wei was beyond shocked.
Chen Fan said it like it was nothing—but this status was anything but ordinary.
In all of Jiangzhou—no, even across the entire Zhonghai Province—there might not be a single person who had been issued such a card.
Yet Chen Fan had one.
Not only had his own black card not yet been approved, even if it was, it still wouldn't compare.
In that moment, Wei Jingxiong felt deeply embarrassed.
Just earlier, he'd tried showing off his wealth. But in front of someone like Chen Fan, it was laughable.
To be granted a card like that by the Royal Bank, Chen Fan's financial power had to be absolutely terrifying.
Wei couldn't help but reflect inwardly.
Maybe I should just forget about Wangjiang Pavilion altogether. This kind of man… is not someone to provoke lightly.
Wei gave Lu Zhen a subtle look. Lu Zhen understood—but he still felt a bit unwilling to give up.
Eventually, Lu Zhen made a decision: he would try one final test.
If that too failed, then they would fully concede.
"Mr. Chen, our boss is truly honored by your visit today. If you don't mind me asking—where do you currently reside? Perhaps one day we could visit you at your home."
Lu Zhen asked politely.
Of course, he didn't dare directly ask about Chen Fan's financial strength. So he chose a roundabout way—a person's residence could reveal quite a lot.
"Me?"
"I live at Villa No. 8 in Yujing Manor."
Chen Fan answered casually.
Villa No. 8 in Yujing Manor?!
Wei Jingxiong and Lu Zhen both turned pale.
They'd heard of this place—the owner of Villa 8 was said to be a powerful and mysterious figure.
And now they realized: that elusive figure was Chen Fan.
Unbelievable.
"To think that Mr. Chen resides at Yujing Manor… truly remarkable. You're an inspiration to all of us."
Lu Zhen stood up and bowed slightly with utmost respect.
Any thought of probing Chen Fan further vanished instantly.
A man who held the black card of the First Royal Bank and lived in Yujing Manor Villa No. 8? He was way out of their league.
"Mr. Chen, you're incredible."
Even Wei Jingxiong couldn't help but say it aloud.
He was filled with admiration—and even envy.
Gone was the arrogance of a local tycoon. Instead, he personally poured tea for Chen Fan, humbling himself as an equal.
Just then, the system's voice rang out:
Ding!You accepted Wei Jingxiong's invitation to visit his estate and have tea.Congratulations, you've obtained: 8% shares in Tengfei Group (The share transfer agreement has been placed in your villa study—please check it.)You've also earned 51 EXP points.
Mission complete.
With this, Chen Fan now held a total of 20% of Tengfei Group shares—one-fifth of the entire company.
His net worth had now officially passed 7 billion yuan, and the 100 billion mark was clearly within sight!
After chatting a while longer, Wei Jingxiong eagerly invited Chen Fan to stay for dinner.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Wei. I already have other plans this evening."
Chen Fan replied apologetically.
He was meeting with Jiang Hao, the majority shareholder of Tengfei Group, who had something important to discuss with him.
"That's a shame. Next time, then. I hope Mr. Chen won't turn me down again."
Wei said with a slight regret.
As Chen Fan prepared to leave, Wei personally added him as a contact.
"If you ever need anything in Jiangzhou, don't hesitate to contact me. I still have some pull here."
Wei said earnestly, clearly eager to establish a relationship.
"Thank you, Mr. Wei."
Chen Fan responded courteously.
One should never underestimate the influence of a local power broker like Wei Jingxiong.
Finally, Wei personally escorted Chen Fan to the estate gate.
Just as Chen Fan stepped outside—a shadow suddenly lunged at him!