"Alright then! Since Brother Cheng has given his word, I shall be forthright in my requests," Xia Wan confidently stated, her intuition telling her that Zhang Cheng would accede to her needs.
"The sanatorium is currently facing some operational challenges, and I would greatly appreciate it, Brother Cheng, if you could lend a hand in resolving these issues.
"Moreover, there have been some suspicious individuals monitoring our family's new shop lately, and I suspect Jiang Lu might be involved. I'm hoping you could address this matter as well."
"Little girl, you're quite..." Zhang Cheng began, adopting a serious demeanor, "You're certainly not holding back!"
Yet, Xia Wan maintained her smile. "I presume, Brother Cheng, that you wouldn't prefer the information we've gathered to be made public. That could get quite complicated..."
Upon hearing Xia Wan's subtle implication, Zhang Cheng's expression grew even more solemn.
