On the way back, Lu Yang's phone rang. It was a number from Yanjing, and Lu Yang's heart skipped a beat.
"Hello?"
"Excuse me, is this Lu Yang... Mr. Lu?"
Lu Yang replied, "I am!"
The other party immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and their tone became respectful.
"Mr. Lu, do you happen to have the Black Dragon Token in your hand?"
The other party asked respectfully again.
"How did you know?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yang's expression instantly changed. The Black Dragon Token was their family's most secret item, passed down for three generations and always kept sealed. It was only brought out when facing extremely critical matters. This time, if Lu Yang hadn't been at his wit's end, he would never have taken out the Black Dragon Token.
"Mr. Lu, I am from a special department of China. You might not know what the Black Dragon Token signifies, but soon, someone will find you and fulfill all your needs. We simply hope that you can take over the Black Dragon Guard and become its leader!"
"The leader of the Black Dragon Guard?"
"I don't know what you're talking about. I just want to save my grandmother!"
Lu Yang said immediately.
"Mr. Lu, we already know about your grandmother's situation. Someone is already on their way to Jiangbei City People's Hospital to take your grandmother to Yanjing for treatment. Don't worry, your grandmother will be absolutely fine!"
Hearing the other party's words, Lu Yang was also surprised. He didn't know who they were to know everything about him, but anyone who knew about the Black Dragon Token had to be from the government.
"Mr. Lu, the leader of the Flying Tiger Guard has already headed to Jiangbei City. He wishes to have a good talk with you. However, before that, to ensure you have some financial standing in Jiangbei City, we have already transferred Haitong Group to your name!"
The other party continued.
"Flying Tiger Guard leader? Haitong Group?"
Lu Yang was extremely shocked. Although he didn't know what kind of influential figure the Flying Tiger Guard leader was, he knew about Haitong Group. It was the number one conglomerate in Jiangbei City, with a market value of hundreds of billions.
Compared to Haitong Group, the Tang family was like an ant.
"This..."
"Please, Mr. Lu, do not refuse. Your ancestors' military achievements are immeasurable by any amount of money!"
After speaking, the other party hung up the phone.
"Did I just become a billionaire overnight?"
Lu Yang thought for a moment, then took out the Black Dragon Token again, looked at it, and then walked towards the Tang family villa.
...
Tang family villa.
Everyone had been toasting and drinking for a long time.
Glasses clinked, and the air was thick with the smell of alcohol, everyone flushed red in the face.
"In my opinion, we should just kick this imbecile out and not have him cluttering our sight!"
"Exactly. My sister is so beautiful, I think Wang Chengju from the Wang family in the west of the city would be a good match, young and promising, a perfect match for our Tang family!"
"The Wang family in the west of the city is still a bit inferior. The eldest son of the Huang family in the north of the city, Huang Shangbin, is more impressive. He inherited the family business at a young age and has already been designated as the next family head. Most importantly, he doesn't mind Tang Shimin being a fool. If we marry Tang Shimin to Young Master Huang, our Tang family might even gain some prestige, right?"
"..."
At this moment, the Tang family members were discussing kicking Lu Yang out and finding a better suitor for Tang Shimin.
"Old Master, I wish you boundless fortune like the East Sea and longevity like the South Mountain!"
As they spoke, a middle-aged man strode in, his bearing imposing and his aura magnificent.
Beside him was a handsome and distinguished young man.
The middle-aged man, with a smile, presented his congratulatory gift, which turned out to be a golden Buddha statue.
This golden Buddha was twenty centimeters tall, exquisitely crafted, and a rare treasure.
"Mr. Ye, I didn't expect you to come. It truly brings glory to our humble Tang family!"
Tang Yuan immediately rose to greet the arrival of the person.
This middle-aged man was none other than Ye Wentian, the current patriarch of the Ye family in Jiangbei City. The Ye family's strength far surpassed that of the Tang family.
And his son, Ye Shangwen, was also an outstanding individual, the general manager of Ye's Investment Company at a young age, with exceptional ability and appearance.
"Haha, Old Master, you are too kind. Actually, I am here today for two reasons: first, to wish you a happy birthday, and second, because my son admires your granddaughter, so I have come to propose marriage!"
Ye Wentian said with a smile.
"Propose marriage?"
"Which granddaughter of yours does Young Master Ye fancy? Please, just say the word. It is our Tang family's good fortune to be able to form an alliance with the Ye family!"
Tang Yuan quickly asked.
"My son fancies the one named Tang Shimin!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
The entire Jiangbei City knew that Tang Shimin was Lu Yang's wife. Unexpectedly, the Ye family fancied Tang Shimin this time.
However, upon further thought, everyone felt relieved.
Lu Yang was merely a useless live-in son-in-law who could be kicked out at any time, so it was not impossible for the Ye family to fancy Tang Shimin.
At this moment, Lu Yang had already entered the Tang family villa.
Ye Shangwen glanced at Lu Yang, completely ignored him, and then his gaze roamed over Tang Shimin without restraint.
Although Tang Shimin had intellectual issues, her figure and face were unparalleled in Jiangbei City. She was rated as the most beautiful woman in Jiangbei City, with skin like congealed fat and a face like white jade.
"Old Master, I am a straightforward person, but my son truly loves Miss Shimin. He can barely eat or sleep, and I cannot bear to see my son like this, so I have dared to come and propose marriage!"
Ye Wentian continued to look at Tang Yuan and said.
"I didn't expect Young Master Ye to fancy Shimin. Shimin is truly fortunate. If she can marry into the Ye family, she won't have to worry for the rest of her life, and our Tang family will also benefit!"
Tang Yuan's eyes gleamed, and then he looked at Lu Yang meaningfully, saying, "Lu Yang, you have been living and eating at my Tang family's expense for these three years, which can be considered repayment for saving Shimin back then. Now that Young Master Ye fancies Shimin, I think it's time for you to give her up!"
"Grandfather, when Shimin and I got married, it was the Old Madam who agreed. I don't think you have the right, do you?"
Lu Yang looked at Tang Yuan and asked with a cold smile.
As soon as these words were uttered, everyone's expression changed.
"You shameless wretch, the Old Madam took pity on you and let you be our Tang family's useless live-in son-in-law. Who would have thought you'd cling on and refuse to leave!"
"Exactly. It's all because you entered the Tang family that you caused the Old Madam to pass away. For so many years, you've eaten and used the Tang family's resources, showing no gratitude, and now you repay kindness with enmity!"
"Even if the Old Madam were alive now, she would be angered to death by you!"
"..."
The Tang family members immediately began to curse Lu Yang.
Hearing these vicious words, a cold smile appeared on Lu Yang's lips. He had been a useless live-in son-in-law of the Tang family before because the Tang family was willing to cover all his grandmother's medical expenses. However, after the departure of the Tang family's Old Madam, although the Tang family initially kept their promise, they gradually reneged. Now, they didn't even give a single penny, letting Lu Yang's grandmother die in the hospital.
At this moment, Lu Yang's disposition had completely changed. In the entire Tang family, he only cared about Tang Shimin.