Chapter 375 Wishing Mr. Chen a Happy New Year!
Tang Yunpeng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling very uneasy.
If Mayor Huang had come to the Tang family to pay New Year's greetings, he could have found an excuse. But with so many big shots arriving at once, how could he possibly have the face for it?
Could something have happened?
But the Tang family members didn't think so. They showered Tang Yunpeng with praise and compliments.
"Yunpeng, you're amazing! All these big shots have come for you!"
"Yunpeng, you've really brought honor to our Tang family!"
"In our Tang family's hundred-year history, you are the most accomplished!"
Tang Yunpeng listened to their words, feeling guilty. Suddenly, a thought struck him. Perhaps the important figures who dealt with the devil Xiao were in Daliu Town, which was why these big shots had gathered there. After all, Mayor Huang knew he was spending New Year's in Daliu Town and must have needed his help, which was why he came to the Tang family.
Understanding this, Tang Yunpeng breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a bit smug.
Perfect, so many big shots could help him gain face!
He was so excited he could almost jump.
At this moment, Mayor Huang took the lead, followed closely by Alliance Leader Long and President Qi of the Medical Association. Behind them came one wealthy magnate after another, radiating elegance and immense presence!
With so many important figures, it seemed only on the News Broadcast could one see them together. Now, to behold their demeanor up close, the Tang family members were ecstatic.
However, the imposing aura of these people made many Tang family members so terrified that they knelt on the ground, not even daring to look at them directly.
Aunt Tang and Song Ping also rose shakily, about to kneel, but Chen Xuan stopped them.
"Mom, Aunt Tang, you are my family, Chen Xuan's family. No one has the right to make you kneel."
Chen Xuan looked at Aunt Tang and Song Ping's panicked expressions and smiled as he spoke.
Song Ping and Aunt Tang still looked bewildered, as if they didn't understand what he meant. After a moment of hesitation, they sat back down, though they were like sitting on pins and needles.
"Mayor Huang, why have you come to Daliu Town? You didn't even call ahead, so I could welcome you?"
Tang Yunpeng said with a fawning smile, looking up at Mayor Huang subserviently.
"Yunpeng, so you are here." Mayor Huang nodded lightly, appearing impatient.
"Yes, my adoptive father is from the Tang family of Daliu Town."
It seemed Mayor Huang didn't know this fact, but Tang Yunpeng didn't think much of it, smiling and saying, "Mayor Huang, please take the main seat!"
"No need, I am here for other matters today!" Mayor Huang waved his hand.
"May I ask what matters you are here for?" Tang Yunpeng's heart stirred.
Mayor Huang said solemnly, "Wishing Mr. Chen a Happy New Year!"
Tang Yunpeng patted his chest and said, "Mayor Huang, don't worry, I am very familiar with Daliu Town and know everyone. I'll take you there now."
The next moment, he was stunned: "When did Daliu Town have a Mr. Chen?"
While Tang Yunpeng was still in a daze, Mayor Huang and the others, carrying a pile of gifts, had already approached Chen Xuan and bowed: "Mr. Chen, I, Huang, wish you and your family a Happy New Year!"
"I, Long, wish you a Happy New Year!"
"I, Qi, wish you a Happy New Year!"
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Alliance Leader Long and President Qi followed closely.
The other important figures also rushed to follow Mayor Huang, facing Chen Xuan and bowing respectfully!
Tang Yunpeng looked at Chen Xuan in front of Mayor Huang. This extremely shocking scene struck him like lightning, leaving him completely dumbfounded!
What on earth was going on?
Who was this young man?
How could so many important figures come to pay him New Year's greetings?
A string of questions almost made Tang Yunpeng's head explode!
The Tang family members also opened their mouths in astonishment, wide enough to fit an egg.
It wasn't that Chen Xuan's family was benefiting from the Tang family's prestige; rather, it was the Tang family benefiting from Chen Xuan's prestige. Thinking of this, the Tang family members' faces burned with shame.
Su Yunxi's beautiful eyes shone with brilliance.
This was far more grand than the opening ceremony of Xuanji Hall last time!
Even Su Qian wouldn't have so many important figures come to pay New Year's greetings together. Her man was doing well, and she was proud of him!
"Alright, alright, it's enough that you're here."
Chen Xuan waved his hand indifferently, as if the important figures standing before him were just ordinary people.
With this aura, he was not comparable to ordinary people.
Mayor Huang and the others did not stop there. They turned and paid their respects to Song Ping. Song Ping had never received such treatment before. She was stiff all over, unsure of what to do.
"My son, are these people all your friends?" Song Ping looked at Chen Xuan, saying incredulously.
"Mrs. Song, we are all friends of Mr. Chen, and we are here to wish you a Happy New Year!"
Before Chen Xuan could speak, Alliance Leader Long chuckled first.
"Yes, Mrs. Song, you have raised a good son!" President Qi of the Medical Association also said.
Song Ping was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. Her son had truly become successful!
May the ancestors of the Chen family bless them!
"Mayor Huang, did you make a mistake? This person is not some important figure..." Tang Yunpeng stepped forward and whispered to Mayor Huang.
"Shut up! This is Mr. Chen of Xuanji Hall!"
Mayor Huang glared at Tang Yunpeng, his eyes filled with disgust. He was usually so capable, why was he so cowardly now!
Tang Yunpeng hadn't understood the meaning of Mr. Chen earlier, but with Xuanji Hall added, the implication was quite clear.
He seemed to have realized something and his throat tightened, looking at Chen Xuan in horror and saying, "You are... the mastermind behind Xuanji Hall..."
Hei Hu walked over, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Tang Yunpeng, you are correct!"
Chen Xuan is the mastermind behind Xuanji Hall!
This statement caused an uproar!
Especially the Tang family members. Their faces turned uglier than if they had eaten excrement. No wonder Chen Xuan was so powerful; he turned out to be the boss of Xuanji Hall!
"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have offended you!"
Tang Yunpeng completely cowered this time, collapsing before Chen Xuan.
No wonder so many people were paying Chen Xuan New Year's greetings; it turned out Chen Xuan was the savior of Jiangzhou!
"You are not wrong. It's just that, when do you think you will return the bet to me?" Chen Xuan took a small sip of water.
"Tang Yunpeng, you dare to owe Mr. Chen something?" Mayor Huang snorted coldly, scaring Tang Yunpeng so much that he almost wet his pants.
"I will return it to you now!"
Without another word, Tang Yunpeng turned and rushed out of the private room.
He went to the entrance and loudly barked like a dog three times: "Woof woof woof..."
Under the bewildered gazes of the surrounding people, Tang Yunpeng ran back, his face covered in dust. He cautiously glanced at Chen Xuan, "Mr. Chen, is this acceptable?"
"By the way, Mayor Huang, are gambling allowed by your government officials?"
Chen Xuan ignored Tang Yunpeng and turned to Mayor Huang, asking with a smile.
Tang Yunpeng's face immediately turned ashen, his legs went weak.
He wished he could slap himself right now. Why had he gambled in the first place!
Mayor Huang's thoughts stirred, and he turned to look at Tang Yunpeng: "Tang Yunpeng, you dare to gamble?"
"No, no," Tang Yunpeng shook his head vigorously.
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "I saw it."
Tang Yunpeng felt as if his throat was being choked, and he didn't know how to respond.
He suddenly hugged Chen Xuan's thigh: "Mr. Chen, I know I was wrong! Please forgive me this time!"
Chen Xuan looked on with indifference.
"Someone bring Tang Yunpeng down for an inspection!" Mayor Huang commanded.