Top-tier Unruly Master

Ding Fan's right hand was like a vice grip, and despite several forceful attempts, the middle-aged man couldn't pull away. Although he used all his strength, Ding Fan appeared effortless, showing no sign of difficulty.

"Let go of me! Or else I'll****** make you regret it!" the middle-aged man nearly roared.

"This is a company. I think it's better if you keep your voice down," Ding Fan said calmly, as if he were talking to a friend.

Sure enough, after Ding Fan spoke those words, the middle-aged man really stopped swearing and didn't say another word for a while.

The few people who came with the middle-aged man all looked at him in disbelief. Known for his hot temper, how could he possibly listen so obediently to Ding Fan?

Others might not understand the situation, but the middle-aged man did. Ding Fan's words seemed light and breezy, but during the conversation, the middle-aged man clearly felt a terrifying power from Ding Fan's grip on his arm. That power appeared briefly before it vanished.

The middle-aged man had seen a lot and could tell that Ding Fan could easily cripple him with just one hand.

A wise man submits to circumstances. He had heard of successors of Ancient Martial Arts, those individuals who could turn the world upside down, and clearly, Ding Fan was one of them.

At that moment, Ding Fan had shown his power, and if he didn't respect that, he would be the only one to suffer.

Seeing that the middle-aged man indeed stopped shouting, Ding Fan nodded. Although the man had a fiery temper, he wasn't completely unreasonable. Thereupon, Ding Fan released the man's arm.

"You f****** have to clarify what happened today..."

Just as one of the followers of the middle-aged man started to curse while pointing at Ding Fan's nose, the middle-aged man stopped him right away.

The one about to curse was startled, not understanding why the middle-aged man would stop him, but since the middle-aged man spoke, he had no choice but to listen.

"Manager Ding, my name is Jeang Hua, General Manager of Morning Light Group. We didn't come here to make trouble. Tens of tons of building materials might not mean much to Qin's Group, but for a small company like ours, it's a huge deal. Manager Ding, we are really out of options…"

Jeang Hua completely changed his shouting demeanor and spoke very politely to Ding Fan.

The people Jeang Hua brought were even more confused by this scene. Jeang Hua had been mingling in society since he was very young, fighting his way up with his fists and feet, earning a fierce reputation that few dared to challenge.

Thanks to Jeang Hua's daring and generous nature, over the years, Morning Light Group had grown significantly under his leadership.

This time, Qin's Group tried to default on a debt to Jeang Hua, ignoring his repeated reminders about the payment, and even their lawyers were not received when they visited.

So today, Jeang Hua surged with a sense of justice, bringing a group to demand debt repayment from Qin's Group. His subordinates couldn't understand how the previously belligerent Jeang Hua suddenly became so polite when talking to Ding Fan. This was not the demeanor of someone here to collect a debt.

Not just Jeang Hua's subordinates, but even Hu Jin who was nearby was stunned. Jeang Hua had come with a group to demand debt repayment, and they insisted that the goods were delivered to the logistics department. Those people came swearing and being unreasonable, even causing a staff member to bleed from the nose.

But this 'good-for-nothing' Manager Ding showed up, and these people suddenly became polite.

Hu Jin looked at Ding Fan beside him, wondering if this 'good-for-nothing' Manager Ding held some significant status in their society.

Ding Fan indeed was a bit troubled; while he could control the situation, he really knew nothing about the company's business matters.

At this point, Hu Jin stepped forward.

"These building materials have definitely not been stored in our warehouse, nor have they been recorded as used. It's not that we are being deceitful. If there truly were a record, why would we possibly deny your payment."

"You f****** liar, those building materials clearly were stored in your warehouse..."

On hearing this, one of Jeang Hua's subordinates jumped up and started cursing at Hu Jin.

Jeang Hua once again stopped his subordinate. He looked at Ding Fan and gave a fist salute. "Manager Ding, if you say that these goods really aren't in your warehouse, then let's consider this matter nonexistent. Manager Ding has already intervened, and I naturally have to respect that.

However, Manager Ding, I must say that everything I said today is the truth. I am not here to make unreasonable demands."

After speaking, Jeang Hua waved his hand at his subordinates, "Let's go."

The followers of Jeang Hua were shocked. That was over a million in payments they were walking away from.

Jeang Hua's decision to let go of the million was painful for him, but he understood better that he had to give face to Ding Fan. If he angered the successors of Ancient Martial Arts, not only might he not get the money, but his entire welfare could be at risk.

Having been in the underworld for so many years, Jeang Hua had heard several stories of people who infuriated the Ancient Martial Arts successors and were completely destroyed. He didn't want to risk his life for a million or so.

"Wait a moment." Ding Fan called out to Jeang Hua at this time.

Jeang Hua immediately stopped in his tracks, then looked at Ding Fan with great respect. "Does Manager Ding have any other instructions?"

Ding Fan could tell that Jeang Hua was not a cunning and sly person; although his temperament was fiery, Ding Fan could see that he was forthright and very loyal. From this point of view, the claim of over a million in payments was mostly likely true.

"I will investigate this matter for you thoroughly, one week. Give me a week's time, and then I will give you a satisfactory answer," Ding Fan said earnestly.

Jeang Hua glanced at Ding Fan and then nodded. "Then I will listen to whatever Manager Ding commands."

Right there and then, Jeang Hua and his people withdrew.

Ding Fan pondered for a moment and then said to Hu Jin standing nearby, "Call the other two supervisors to my office, I have something to discuss with you all."

From the first day Ding Fan had joined Qin's Group, Hu Jin felt she looked down on Ding Fan; in her view, Ding Fan was just someone who relied on his background to idle away his time at the company.

When Jeang Hua led his people over, they were so imposing that even the security personnel didn't dare to lay a hand on them. Although Hu Jin could have called the police, doing so would have inevitably caused a negative impact on Qin's Group.

Thus, if it were not for Ding Fan today, they really wouldn't have known how to resolve the situation. This idle Manager Ding, unexpectedly, had indeed contributed something significant to the company.

Upon hearing that Ding Fan wanted to see the other two supervisors, Hu Jin did not delay and went to find those two supervisors directly.

Ding Fan entered his office, and at that time, Ning Luoxi had organized the details of the issue between Morning Light Company and himself into a document for Ding Fan.

Although Ding Fan was there to pass the time, this was still something he had to handle.

Firstly, it happened right under his watch. Secondly, and most importantly, Ding Fan could see that Jeang Hua approached him so as not to pursue the matter further.

Ding Fan was powerful, but he never oppressed the weak. Moreover, he had a good impression of Jeang Hua, so he had to get to the bottom of this matter.

Ding Fan skimmed through the document briefly and had already roughly understood the entire situation.

Qin's Group was building a large underground mall in Dongcheng. At that time, Morning Light Group had become the main supplier of materials for Qin's Group.

However, for some unknown reason, Morning Light's materials were no longer used, and the company switched to a company called Zheng Group for building materials.

Later on, Morning Light Company had kept pressing for payment, and Qin's Group had always regarded them as being unreasonable, so they had never settled the finances. Until recently, both companies were on the verge of settling the matter legally.

Ding Fan pondered; he felt that the issue likely occurred when Morning Light Group's materials were replaced as Zheng Group came in.

Just then, a knock came from the door, and shortly after, three supervisors from logistics arrived in front of Ding Fan.

Ding Fan did not have much time to beat around the bush. "I've understood the affair with Morning Light Group, and now I just want to know one thing, and that is why Morning Light Group's construction materials were replaced with those from Zheng Group."

Fan Aiping, standing to one side with a smile plastered on his face, said, "Manager Ding, did you just meet that Jeang Hua? That man used to be a big figure in society, and these recent years he set up a company. Their company's reputation isn't good, and the quality of their building materials is also not up to par, so we stopped cooperating with them."

At this time, however, Ding Fan was not looking at Fan Aiping. Fan Aiping was slick and oily, and trying to understand anything substantial from him seemed arduous.

He glanced at Hu Jin nearby. "Did Morning Light's building materials ever enter our inventory?"

Hu Jin shook her head. "Manager Ding, I'm not aware of that; the warehouse matters are all handled by Supervisor Fan. However, I really don't have a receipt for the entry of Morning Light Building Materials into inventory."

Ding Fan nodded and then turned his gaze to Zhao Qingshui. "You are the inspection supervisor; have you ever seen anything from Morning Light Group in the warehouse?"

Zhao Qingshui's normally expressionless face changed slightly, and in the end, he shook his head slightly. "No."

Zhao Qingshui seldom spoke and always maintained a very neutral attitude towards people. However, from the slight change in his expression just now, Ding Fan felt this matter might not be so simple. Zhao Qingshui was definitely hiding something.

"You may all leave," Ding Fan said indifferently.

The group dispersed, but Ding Fan seemed to be pondering something.

"Brother Fan, I think there's something wrong with that Supervisor Fan and Supervisor Zhao," Ning Luoxi came over and said after everyone had left.

Ding Fan nodded. "It seems that this affair was mostly their doing."