326: Chapter 326: Who in This World Deserves to Be My Love Rival?
326: Chapter 326: Who in This World Deserves to Be My Love Rival?
At the entrance of the residential complex, Xiaoyu drove over to pick up Tangyu.
After sending Fang Min away, Xiaoyu gave Tangyu a mischievous wink and said with a grin, “Boss, did you enjoy the meal?
Are your sister-in-law’s parents so happy they can’t close their mouths?
Hehe, Boss, you could totally strike while the iron is hot and stay over tonight, wouldn’t that be splendid?”
“If only things were that good,” Tangyu shook his head.
The meal had been somewhat oppressive.
Although curing Elder Fang had improved the old couple’s opinion of him, it still hadn’t fully satisfied them.
The lunch was eaten in silence, and Tangyu took his leave right after, not wanting to stay any longer.
He couldn’t adapt to such an atmosphere.
People have preconceived notions; once they have their minds set on something good, everything else seems unsatisfactory.
Most importantly, the Fang Family and the Niu Family had already agreed on a marriage arrangement.
Tangyu’s sudden interference naturally made it difficult for the parents to save face, and they didn’t know how to explain the situation to the Niu Family.
Xiaoyu frowned and questioned, “What’s the matter, Boss, not going smoothly?
That doesn’t make sense; Boss, you’re so cool and outstanding, and sister-in-law’s parents don’t approve of you?”
“It’s not exactly like that.
They just have their favored candidate for a son-in-law, so it’s natural for a newcomer like me to receive cold looks,” Tangyu explained.
He might not have realized that he had involuntarily slipped into the role of being Fang Min’s boyfriend.
“What the hell, someone actually dares to compete with the Boss for sister-in-law.
What’s his advantage, is he rich or something?
If it’s money you need, we have plenty.
Should I go withdraw ten million and take it directly to their parents’ place?” Xiaoyu exclaimed somewhat annoyed.
Tangyu gave him a look: “Don’t be rash, let’s go.”
Just then, a BMW pulled up slowly, and Niu Gaoyuan got out of the car.
His gaze first fell on Xiaoyu, his brows creasing slightly before he walked towards Tangyu.
Xiaoyu’s eyes narrowed: “Boss, that’s the guy who dares to compete for sister-in-law.
Should I handle him?” Hearing Xiaoyu’s unfriendly words, Niu Gaoyuan’s frown deepened, and he took another look at Xiaoyu.
Seeing his face, a numbing fear involuntarily crept up on him, a feeling of apprehension.
He could sense that this man was formidable.
Tangyu always seemed so refined, so why would he be hanging out with someone so intimidating?
“Xiaoyu, don’t cause trouble, get in the car and wait for me,” Tangyu said.
Xiaoyu pouted but, although he was displeased with Niu Gaoyuan, he did not dare to disobey Tangyu’s words.
He shot Niu Gaoyuan a dark look and got into the car.
Niu Gaoyuan was even more surprised and perplexed.
Who exactly was Tangyu?
Why would such a fearsome man listen to him so obediently?
He couldn’t help but feel that Tangyu was far more complex than he had imagined.
It seemed he had indeed met a formidable rival.
“You’ve been waiting for me,” Tangyu said with a smile to Niu Gaoyuan.
Niu Gaoyuan, without any attempt to hide it, nodded freely, “Yes, thankfully, you didn’t keep me waiting long.
How about it, care to chat for a bit?”
“I’d be happy to,” Tangyu smiled, facing the inevitable.
Niu Gaoyuan nodded and smiled back, “I don’t like to beat around the bush.
I’m a straightforward person; so let’s get straight to the point.
I know you’re not Fang Min’s boyfriend.
But I must admit, for the moment, Fang Min has a better impression of you than me, though that’s not important.
As long as Fang Min hasn’t fallen for you, it means I still have a chance, still have hope.
I’m someone who will strive for any sliver of possibility in anything, and that includes love.
So, I will not give up pursuing Fang Min.”
Tangyu curled his lip, “I don’t mind having an extra rival, at least your candidness doesn’t make me dislike you.” Niu Gaoyuan was indeed clever; he was probing with these words.
Tangyu neither confirmed nor denied.
He disdained lies.
“You’re also a worthy opponent, I must admit.
Your medical skills are far superior to mine.
However, I am more confident that I will win Fang Min’s heart,” Niu Gaoyuan said.
“Heh, confidence is good.
I like confident people.
But let me tell you a fact: confidence doesn’t guarantee success.
And I, have never lost before.” Tangyu chuckled, the taste of defeat?
He had not experienced it so far.
It was not arrogance, he simply never lost.
“Hmm, thank you for the reminder, but I believe I can do it.
Now, we are rivals in love,” Niu Gaoyuan nodded.
Tangyu laughed, a laugh filled with intrigue.
Rivals in love?
Who in this world is worthy of being my rival?
“If there’s nothing else, I must take my leave, let’s meet again,” Niu Gaoyuan said.
“Let’s meet again,” Tangyu nodded.
Both turned and got into their cars.
Xiaoyu grimaced as if he was still quite unhappy with Niu Gaoyuan, “Boss, what did that guy say to you?
Why bother with him?
Just the idea of him competing with you for sister-in-law is ridiculous.
Let me take him out, see if he dares to make noise here again.”
Tangyu glared at Xiaoyu, “Why is your thuggish attitude getting stronger?
We’re in the twenty-first century, a society governed by the rule of law.
You need to be more discreet in your actions and manners.
I’ve always disliked resorting to violence.
Persuasion through virtue, you know?
Physical force has its place.
But for a mere rival in love, if I resort to violence, wouldn’t that just show I’m not confident?
When have you ever seen your boss lose?”
“Heh, that’s true, Boss is bound to win.
Damn it, you know I’m not well-educated, yet you still give me all these principles to consider, it’s really a headache,” Xiaoyu said with a smile, curling his lips.
“Lack of education really is terrifying.
Nowadays, even thugs need to be educated.
I think you should go back to elementary school for some remedial learning,” Tangyu said.
“Ugh—Boss, you might as well kill me.” Xiaoyu said.
“Where’s the boss going?” Xiaoyu asked.
Where to go, that question is worth considering.
Should I go straight home, or do something else?
Or should I find a beauty to talk about right and wrong, to chat about romance?
“Boss, how about we go to He Lengzi’s place to drink this afternoon?” Xiaoyu suggested.
Tangyu thought for a moment and nodded, “Alright, let’s go to Yandang Bar.” With Zhang Guoli down now, Xiaoyu’s influence could also be put to use, and the Fang Family’s influence could also be directly transferred under Xiaoyu’s control.
Add in Brother Hu and He Ganlian, and once all these forces were combined and twisted together, it would be a decent team.
It could also speed up the ambition to unify the underworld in Donglin City.
Now with Uncle Lin’s support, any difficulties could be brought to him.
To expand influence, merely sweeping up the street level was definitely not enough; it would certainly involve white-collar forces or some influences.
At such times, a big backer was needed.
It was exactly because of this, Xiaoyu had chosen to work for Zhang Guoli initially, trying to rely on Zhang’s energy to clear obstacles in the white-collar world.
Street level obstacles were a matter of who had the stronger fist, but for white-collar obstacles, fists wouldn’t work at all.
Just then, the phone rang again.
Tangyu picked it up to see it was Song Qingyu calling.
Could there be another development?
“Tangyu, there’s been an incident.
Zhang Guoli was killed in the detention center, and we can’t figure out who did it.
All the surveillance has been tampered with.
We collected some evidence from the factory, and it was all destroyed too.
Plus, two officers were injured in the process, but luckily, their lives are not in danger,” Song Qingyu said with a somber voice.
“Oh, I see.” Tangyu didn’t seem that surprised.
“You’re not surprised, or did you already expect this?”
Tangyu’s smile slightly lifted, “As I expected, they silenced him.
Zhang Guoli knew too much, so he definitely couldn’t stay alive.
What I didn’t expect was how quickly they acted.”
“Since you knew, why didn’t you say something earlier?” Song Qingyu said.
“Whether I said anything or not, the outcome would have been the same,” Tangyu replied.
Song Qingyu fell silent.
Indeed, it would have been the same.
The fact that someone could kill Zhang Guoli so stealthily in the West District Public Security Bureau and destroy all the evidence, revealed the adversary’s terrifying energy and methods.
It indirectly indicated that there were many of their informants within the police department.
Possibly, the incident could have been an inside job.
“Okay, take care of yourself.
The situation behind this incident is very complex.
You must have been exposed.
Sorry, I didn’t expect things to turn out this way.
By the way, Bureau Chief Yang wants to see you,” Song Qingyu said.
“Oh?
Bureau Chief Yang wants to see me?
When?” Tangyu said.
He held a good opinion of Bureau Chief Yang; after all, he had helped him once.
Besides, Bureau Chief Yang personally led the investigation of the case, which showed that he was quite just and dedicated to serving the people.
Just on that point alone, Tangyu had a favorable impression of him.
“That depends on when you’re free.
I’ll arrange it for you,” Song Qingyu replied.
Tangyu thought for a moment, “Then how about now?
But it’s the weekend today; is Bureau Chief Yang in the City Bureau?”
“Yes, he is.
You should head to the City Bureau directly.
I’ll inform Bureau Chief Yang.
If anything changes, I’ll call you,” Song Qingyu said.
“Okay, got it.” Tangyu nodded, ended the call, and directed Xiaoyu to go to the City Public Security Bureau.
Normally, at the city level, there would not be a Public Security Bureau, only at the provincial level.
However, Donglin was an exception.
Donglin City was so large and also an independent city, almost equivalent to a provincial capital.
With a permanent population of over twenty million, Donglin City had set up a big Public Security Bureau in each district and a Public Security Bureau to manage the police forces throughout the city.
As the head of the Public Security Bureau, Yang Tianqiang was one of the most powerful and influential figures in Donglin City, one of the city’s leading officials.
After ending the call with Song Qingyu, Tangyu grew pensive.
Was this vile Liu Dingyang truly capable of such drastic measures, bold enough to commit murder so openly in the police station?
However, Tangyu still felt that there was probably more to it than that.
“Boss, now that Zhang Guoli is gone, that vile Liu Dingyang is quite arrogant, directly challenging the police.
Boss, should we inform the police about this, so they can deal with Liu Dingyang?” Xiaoyu said with a smirk.
Tangyu’s smile curled up, revealing a rare malicious grin, “When you can use someone else’s hand to deal the blow, you certainly shouldn’t waste the opportunity.
Wasting is shameful, which is why you need to learn culture.”
“Heh, I do have culture, okay?
I even know the foreign language of the Three Kingdoms,” Xiaoyu bragged.