Chapter 369 Does he also deserve it?
"I had already packed up and was about to get off work, but as soon as I left the yamen, I received a call from Mayor Huang, asking me to attend a meeting. The mayor is the number one figure in Jiangzhou, and I had to give him face."
"So I went to the meeting room, and surprisingly, the leader of the Martial Alliance, the president of the Medical Association, and the head of the police were all there. Not only that, but almost all the influential wealthy tycoons in Jiangzhou were present."
"Later, I learned that the Glass King, Qian Zhiyi, had died tragically at home, and the Textile Magnate, Du Haobo, suddenly passed away while eating at a hotel. And… a total of seven wealthy individuals, all of whom had met unfortunate ends due to various circumstances. Without exception, a note was left on their bodies."
"Do you know what it said?" Tang Yunpeng asked.
The others shook their heads.
A trace of fear flickered in Tang Yunpeng's eyes, and his voice became somewhat hoarse, "On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, by the Weishui Lake, I will take back everything I lost twelve years ago!!"
"Signed: Xiao Qingyao."
Some of the younger generation looked bewildered, not understanding.
"The Devil Xiao is coming back?"
"Jiangzhou is going to change!"
But upon hearing this, Old Master Tang suddenly stood up, his aged face filled with terror, almost passing out.
Tang Ruoyu, a mere woman, was so scared she burrowed under the table. Tang Yongnian's face turned pale, his body trembling, his expression of fear as if he had seen a ghost.
Chen Xuan frowned, as if contemplating something.
"Son, what should we do?" Old Master Tang asked anxiously.
Tang Yunpeng smiled, "Father, don't worry. When I came, Mayor Huang, the leader of the Martial Alliance, and the president of the Medical Association, these three giants, had already thought of someone who could deal with Devil Xiao. However, that person has been unreachable. But, with the capabilities of Jiangzhou's three giants, they will surely find someone to counter Devil Xiao very soon."
Only then did Old Master Tang and the others relax a bit.
After all, if the sky falls, there are always taller people to hold it up, so he didn't need to be too panicked.
Someone curiously asked, "Uncle Yunpeng, who can deal with Devil Xiao? I heard Devil Xiao is very powerful."
Tang Yunpeng smiled mysteriously and said, word by word, "The mastermind behind Xuanji Hall!"
"It's Xuanji Hall! I know, I know!"
"It's the number one force in Jiangzhou now, unparalleled in its influence. It's said that the three giants even stood on stage for their opening ceremony! Amazing!"
Upon hearing this, the private room became lively again.
"Lingling, you've really changed since you were a girl, becoming more and more beautiful!"
"Xiao Feng, I heard you started a company, that's good, that's good. By the way, I remember there's a commercial gathering organized by the government after the New Year, I'll take you."
Tang Yunpeng scanned everyone, chatting and greeting them. The juniors who were mentioned by Tang Yunpeng were all excited, as if they had received great honor.
Suddenly, Tang Yunpeng's gaze fell upon Chen Xuan's family. He didn't recognize them and couldn't help but ask, "Who are these people?"
Old Master Tang smiled and explained, "Oh, these are guests invited by your eldest sister. They are very familiar with the Tian family and Minister Yuan from Yishen Pharmacy. They also came to pay their respects earlier."
"Oh?"
"You know the Tian family and Minister Yuan? I'll toast you!"
The Tian family and the minister from Yishen Pharmacy were no small figures. Upon hearing this, Tang Yunpeng thought Chen Xuan's family were also important people. One more person meant one more path; who knew if it would be useful? He picked up his wine glass and was about to toast.
Chen Xuan and the others also raised their glasses.
But the next moment!
Pfft!
Tang Yunpeng saw Chen Xuan, was stunned for a moment, and then burst out laughing, his laughter growing louder and louder.
Everyone was stunned, not knowing what Tang Yunpeng was laughing at.
Chen Xuan also frowned, suddenly finding Tang Yunpeng somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
"Yunpeng, what are you laughing at?" Tang Yongnian asked suspiciously.
"Brother, you said he is a distinguished guest invited by eldest sister?" Tang Yunpeng turned to Chen Xuan, suppressing his laughter, and asked.
"Yes!"
Tang Yongnian and the others nodded.
At this moment, Chen Xuan felt as if he had been shocked, and he remembered who this person was. Wasn't this the man who was in Tianhe Jewelry Store, exuding official authority and scolding him?
He hadn't thought of it earlier, after all, it was only one brief encounter.
So he was an official from Jiangzhou's government, no wonder he had such authority.
What he didn't expect was that this person was his aunt Tang's brother.
Tang Yunpeng thought for a moment, his eyes showing a hint of playfulness, and said lightly, "Let me tell you a story, it happened this morning and it's very interesting."
"This morning, Xiao Li and I went to a jewelry store to buy some gifts for Dad. But we saw a slob dressed shabbily standing in front of the most expensive counter, insisting on looking at high-end jewelry. In reality, he just wanted to take pictures to show off on his social media."
"Although I left, based on the situation, I guess that slob was kicked out by the sales staff."
"Don't you think it's hilarious?"
The Tang family members were amused.
"How can there be such a show-off poor guy!"
"To show off, he actually went to a jewelry store to take pictures."
"Hahaha, it's really funny!"
Tang Yongnian was a shrewd person. With a thought, he glanced at Chen Xuan, then at Tang Yunpeng, "Yunpeng, you're not talking about Mr. Chen, are you?"
"Brother, you are correct, precisely!"
Tang Yunpeng glanced at Chen Xuan and nodded lightly.
The Tang family members were all surprised.
Tang Ruoyu frowned, "That's not right. Even the sales manager from Yishen Pharmacy and Tian Feiyang from the Tian family were very familiar with him. How could he be a slob?"
Tang Yunpeng smiled calmly, "I've seen many people like this. A few days ago, I even handled a case like this. Some people look very glorious on the outside, but they are actually just frontmen. Those wealthy people give you honor because they want you to take responsibility. If something happens, you're the one who signed all the contracts, and in plain terms, you're a scapegoat for organized crime."
Who was Tang Yunpeng?
He was from Jiangzhou's government, and the Tang family had no reason not to believe him.
The Tang family looked at Aunt Tang and Chen Xuan's family again, and remembering their previous flattery, their faces were filled with disgust and contempt.
Only Aunt Tang and Song Ping frowned. Didn't they buy the necklace?
The two old sisters had even discussed wearing them together tomorrow, which was the first day of the Lunar New Year, a new beginning.
"So he's a frontman!"
"And taking pictures to post on WeChat, utterly disgraceful."
"Auntie, the jewelry you gave me earlier, are you uncomfortable wearing it? Give it to me quickly!"
"Hmph, so expensive, do you think you deserve it?"
The Tang family, while expressing their contempt, also took back the bracelets they had given to Aunt Tang. They even forcibly removed the bracelets from Aunt Tang's wrist, their attitudes having completely changed.
Old Master Tang angrily reprimanded Aunt Tang, "How could I have given birth to a daughter like you, who actually invited a family of liars as guests? After this reunion dinner, get out tomorrow!"
Aunt Tang wanted to explain, but didn't know how to.
When Song Ping heard that frontmen took the blame for the rich, she looked worried, but Su Yunxi managed to appease her.
"Father, perhaps eldest sister is not to blame for this. If anyone is to blame, it's because their family is too scheming."
Tang Yunpeng smiled and turned to Chen Xuan's family, "Young man, we Tang family members also have compassion. We'll let you have one last good meal."
His seemingly compassionate words were actually meant to show off his broad-mindedness, but in reality, they were filled with utter contempt.
"Hurry up and thank Yunpeng! For letting your family have a good meal!" Tang Ruoyu said with bared teeth and claws.
"Does he also deserve it?" Chen Xuan said indifferently.