The car door opened, and Liu Hong stepped out.
Upon seeing this, Liu Hong was momentarily stunned!
However, Liu Hong quickly regained her composure, understanding what was happening.
Liu Hong deliberately pretended ignorance, her gaze sweeping over the members of the Dongfang family. She asked, "What's going on? You're guests, so why are you all standing at the entrance? Do you want to help Jiang Yi's family guard the door?"
Hearing this, the crowd felt a sense of suppressed injustice.
"If you want to guard the door, then stay outside and guard it!"
After speaking, Liu Hong's gaze fell upon Jiang Yi, and she said, "Let's go! We're going inside!"
"Mm!"
Jiang Yi responded with a smile, "Aunt Liu, please!"
"Family Head…"
Dongfang Teng hastily called out.
Dongfang Teng did not want to continue being humiliated here.
Liu Hong stopped, ignoring Dongfang Teng. She surveyed the crowd and said faintly, "Since you want to stay here and guard the door, then stay here properly. If anyone dares to take a single step away, don't blame me for disowning you!"
With that, Liu Hong followed Jiang Yi into the villa.
Hearing her words, the crowd felt a sense of helplessness.
Liu Hong had forbidden them from leaving, and they certainly didn't dare to defy her!
Liu Hong was the matriarch of the Dongfang family, and no one dared to disobey her orders.
If she told them to stay at the entrance, they had no choice but to remain there.
Watching Liu Hong and Jiang Yi disappear into the courtyard, the crowd wore expressions of helplessness.
"This was all your terrible idea. Now look at us, not only did we fail to put Jiang Yi and Li Ping in their place, but we've become their doormen, and we can't even leave!" Dongfang Xun said, his face contorted in frustration.
"Exactly! What a rotten idea, it's gotten us into so much trouble!" another member of the Dongfang family chimed in.
The others also began to grumble.
Most of them started to point fingers at Dongfang Teng.
Dongfang Teng, filled with a sense of injustice but nowhere to vent it, turned pale with anger!
Meanwhile, inside the villa's main hall.
Li Ping was warmly entertaining Liu Hong.
Seeing that Liu Hong had arrived alone, Li Ping asked, "Mrs. Liu, where are the others?"
"They're all at the door guarding your house!" Liu Hong replied with a smile.
"Mrs. Liu, this doesn't seem quite right. After all, they are members of the Dongfang family…" Li Ping said deliberately.
"It's fine!"
Liu Hong stated directly, "They just need a lesson. They are all arrogant and overbearing. This time, let them suffer a bit, perhaps then they will learn to restrain themselves in the future!"
Li Ping smiled upon hearing this, remaining silent!
Li Ping invited Liu Hong to the dining table, where they chatted and discussed some trivial matters.
It was the month of June, and although the villa was comfortable, outside it felt like an oven.
The members of the Dongfang family were now truly suffering!
Jiang Yi felt bored.
"Oh no, someone has heatstroke!"
A servant ran in, shouting.
Hearing this, Li Ping asked Jiang Yi to go and check.
Upon arriving outside the villa, Jiang Yi saw all the members of the Dongfang family standing at the entrance, drenched in sweat and looking listless.
Dongfang Teng was in the worst condition, lying on the ground, gasping for breath, his face etched with pain.
The others weren't faring much better!
"Mr. Dongfang, how are you feeling?" Jiang Yi asked with a smile.
Dongfang Teng wasn't a fool; he could tell Jiang Yi was mocking him.
However, at this moment, dignity was no longer important to him.
"Let me in quickly!"
Dongfang Teng said weakly, "I surrender!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi grinned.
He had thought Dongfang Teng was a tough nut to crack, but it seemed he was just like any other.
"Please, come in!"
Jiang Yi said with a smile.
Dongfang Teng, supported by a few clansmen, entered the villa.
Seeing this, the others quickly followed!
At this point, their pride was completely worthless, and they had no desire to continue suffering outside.
Li Ping did not turn them away, asking Chen Kun and the others to attend to them.
Li Ping's sole intention was to teach them a lesson, not to escalate the conflict.
If they were to fall out, neither family would look good.
"Weren't you quite spirited just now?"
Liu Hong swept her gaze over the Dongfang family members and said faintly, "You have disgraced our Dongfang family! From now on, all of you will behave yourselves. If anyone dares to be arrogant and overbearing again, don't blame me for being harsh with them!"
The members of the Dongfang family lowered their heads and remained silent.
Around ten o'clock in the evening, the banquet concluded.
Jiang Yi's phone suddenly rang. Upon checking it, he saw it was Du Hai calling.
Du Hai asked Jiang Yi to meet him at the city center park.
Jiang Yi let out a cold laugh.
Du Hai calling him meant he had compromised.
In the face of wealth, he was choosing to betray his elder brother.
It had to be said that Du Hai was a very pragmatic person, but also despicable.
Du Hai gave Jiang Yi the address and invited him to meet at a teahouse.
Seeing that things were mostly settled, Jiang Yi bid farewell and drove away from the villa.
An hour later, Jiang Yi arrived at the teahouse and found Du Hai in a private room.
Upon seeing Jiang Yi, Du Hai quickly stood up from his chair, a respectful expression on his face.
"Manager Jiang, please sit!"
Jiang Yi did not stand on ceremony, sat down, took a sip of tea, and then turned his gaze to Du Hai, asking with a smile, "Have you thought it through?"
"I have!"
Du Hai replied quickly, "Following Manager Jiang is the most sensible choice. My elder brother has always treated me poorly. By betraying him, I can learn Manager Jiang's skills. It's all profit, no loss!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but laugh.
"Mr. Jiang, I've agreed to your terms. When will you teach me the art of gambling on stones?" Du Hai asked expectantly.
"No rush!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly, "Once you handle things properly, I will naturally teach you!"
Upon hearing this, Du Hai's brow furrowed slightly.
"How about this? I'll give you Baishang Company first!"
With that, Jiang Yi placed the transfer documents for Baishang Company on the table.
Du Hai looked helpless.
He greatly desired Baishang Company, but what he wanted even more was Jiang Yi's skill in gambling on stones.
"Mr. Jiang, how about this, could you teach me some basic knowledge of gambling on stones first? I'm feeling a bit antsy lately and want to try my hand at it," Du Hai said.
Jiang Yi knew what Du Hai was thinking.
He was worried that Jiang Yi might deceive him.
It seemed he had to give him a taste of success first, only then would he focus on doing his bidding.
"Alright!"
Jiang Yi nodded, "Let's meet tomorrow morning at Baishang Street. I'll teach you some skills in gambling on stones there."
Seeing Jiang Yi agree, Du Hai became very excited and nodded fervently.
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for this opportunity!"
Du Hai said gratefully.