"Enough!"
Gao Tianhe slammed the table again, furious at Gao Jiaming's increasingly outrageous claims. "Don't treat me like a senile old fool. Yaqin is merely ill. The reason you're targeting Xiao Zhe is simply because you believe I'll hand over the future of the Gao family to him!"
His father's words pained Gao Jiaming deeply. He stood up, looked at Gao Tianhe, and said through gritted teeth, "Dad, I want to compete, but it's not because of him that I think this way. Do I seem so insignificant in your eyes?"
"Furthermore, perhaps you don't know, but are the businesses your precious grandson is running here legitimate? If you indulge his development like this, you will only lead the Gao family to ruin!"
Gao Tianhe waved his hand. "Don't talk to me about these things. I'm well aware of what Xiao Zhe's company here does."
"He's just putting on a show for you."
Gao Jiaming said sternly, "Do you think what he shows you is real? Do you know that his clandestine dealings here are criminal?"
"You shut up."
Gao Tianhe's old eyes widened in anger. He pointed at Gao Jiaming and said, "Even if that's the case, this isn't China. Xiao Zhe has his reasons for doing what he does. Stop being so bitter in front of me. If you had any ability, would you be in this position?"
Seeing the old man's blatant favoritism towards Gao Zhe, Gao Jiaming sank back into his seat powerlessly, feeling utterly dejected. He chuckled bitterly, "Fine, I won't say anything more. You'll just support him anyway. One day, you'll have to pay for his actions."
In truth, Gao Jiaming was unaware of Gao Zhe's involvement in drug trafficking throughout Southeast Asia. However, the high-end clubs and other grey industries that Gao Zhe had established in Singapore, Malaysia, and other places, while seemingly legal on the surface, were essentially illegal dealings behind the scenes.
Yet, the old man was proud of Gao Zhe's status here. This made Gao Jiaming feel a deep sense of pity, knowing that the Gao family would eventually be ruined by Gao Zhe's hands.
"Alright, stop telling me this useless nonsense."
Gao Tianhe was indifferent to what kind of business his grandson was involved in as long as it brought development and profit. He asked, "Did you invite Wan Yunting to Xiao Zhe's wedding? Will he be able to come?"
"I invited him."
Gao Jiaming stood up and dropped a parting remark, "I haven't been able to reach him recently. As for whether he'll come, I don't know."
"You..."
Seeing Gao Jiaming's attitude, Gao Tianhe, enraged, stomped his dragon-headed cane heavily and shouted, "If you can't get him to come, then get out of here!"
Gao Jiaming, who had already left, snorted coldly, indifferent.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Gao Zhe and Ah Long arrived in the villa's living room. Ah Long said, "We've found Wan Yunting's whereabouts. He's in Malaysia."
Gao Zhe sat on the sofa, his brow furrowed. He was trimming a cigar with a cigar cutter and muttered, "Is that kid like a cockroach? He can't be killed no matter what!"
Ah Long bowed and said, "According to people from Thailand, Silver Hair gathered over a thousand people that night, but they still couldn't do anything to him."
Gao Zhe lit the cigar, took a deep puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke, sighing, "We were careless. We underestimated him."
Indeed, with Gao Zhe's arrogance, he hadn't taken Wan Yunting seriously at first.
Even though Wan Yunting had repeatedly surpassed Gao Zhe's expectations, he had never truly considered him a threat.
It wasn't until this time in Vietnam, when he killed Wu Zhongsheng and disrupted his business, that Gao Zhe gradually realized Wan Yunting's extraordinary nature. That's why he had Silver Hair capture his niece in Thailand to set a trap, gathering over a thousand men, believing they could finally kill Wan Yunting.
He hadn't expected that the kid would be as resilient as a cockroach, no matter how much they attacked him. In fact, Silver Hair had been killed by him. This naturally made Gao Zhe's gaze turn cold, his heart filled with annoyance and anger.
"The people in Malaysia are inquiring about him. He seems to be crippled," Ah Long said.
Gao Zhe waved his hand, "If he's not dead, my heart won't be at peace!"
Ah Long nodded. "Then I'll have our people there find a way to eliminate him while he's in this state!"
Gao Zhe shook his head and snorted, "How can you make a move when Li Guohao is protecting him?"
Ah Long frowned. It was indeed difficult.
Gao Zhe squinted his eyes. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth curved upwards. He had an idea. "Deliver an invitation to him for me. I want to invite him to my wedding with Su Jiacheng!"
Ah Long was taken aback. He immediately understood Gao Zhe's intentions upon recalling the relationship between Wan Yunting and Su Jiacheng. He nodded. "I'll go do it now."
Gao Zhe waved his hand, crossed his legs, and puffed on his cigar. His sharp eyes narrowed, and a cold smile played on his lips. "Wan Yunting, I'll make sure you never return!"
Just then, a subordinate led in two young men dressed in flashy suits. They entered with their heads held high and an air of arrogance; their voices preceded them. "Hahahaha, Gao Zhe, congratulations."
Gao Zhe turned, saw them, immediately put down his cigar, and hurried out to greet them. "Young Master Fang, Young Master Chen, I've finally been waiting for you two."
"It's your wedding, of course, we have to come for a drink."
The young man in the flashy blue suit was named Fang Tai, a scion of the Fang family in the capital.
"Also, we are here on behalf of Young Master Ouyang to offer our congratulations," the other young man, Chen Guangyang, said with a smile.
Upon mentioning Ouyang Liqun, Gao Zhe's face lit up with unconcealed excitement. He said enthusiastically, "I didn't expect Young Master Ouyang to remember my wedding."
"What are you saying?"
Fang Tai sat down on the sofa and smiled. "Young Master Ouyang values and admires you greatly. Whenever we come here to play, aren't you the one who hosts us?"
"Exactly."
Chen Guangyang patted Gao Zhe's shoulder and sat down with him, smiling. "You know Young Master Ouyang's status in the capital. Not many people gain his appreciation, so you should be content, kid."
"Naturally."
Gao Zhe sat beside them, diligently trimming two cigars for Chen Guangyang and Fang Tai. The arrogant demeanor he had moments ago vanished. In front of these two, Gao Zhe was like a younger brother. He smiled, "Little brother is grateful to you two. If you hadn't introduced me to Young Master Ouyang back then, how could I have achieved what I have today!"
"Indeed, you know how to be grateful."
Fang Tai took his cigar, and Chen Guangyang also held his cigar, sniffing it. He smiled, "Then will you arrange something for us tonight?"
"That's natural."
Gao Zhe smiled. "Whatever you two young masters want to do tonight, as long as I, Gao Zhe, can arrange it, I will satisfy you."
"Haha, I've been waiting for you to say that." Fang Tai burst into laughter.
Just then, Gao Zhe's phone rang. The caller ID displayed "Young Master Ouyang." He immediately picked it up and answered, respectfully calling out, "Young Master Ouyang..."
"Mm."
A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone. He slowly said, "A Zhe, Fang Tai and Chen Guangyang have gone to your place, right?"
"Yes, Young Master Fang and Young Master Chen just arrived."
Gao Zhe's respectful and devout attitude towards Ouyang Liqun on the phone was even more so than towards his own grandfather. He happily said, "I have received Young Master Ouyang's well wishes."
"Heh heh."
The man on the phone chuckled and said, "I'll send someone to deliver your congratulatory gift later. Work hard."
"Thank you, Young Master Ouyang. I will do my best with the business here and not fail your expectations," Gao Zhe said humbly and respectfully.
"Alright, I'm busy with other matters here and can't attend your wedding. You guys have fun. That's all for now," the person on the other end said.
"Okay, okay, okay, bye..."
Gao Zhe nodded repeatedly. After the other party hung up, he contentedly put down his phone. Fang Tai and Chen Guangyang, sitting beside him, smiled and said, "We've also prepared a congratulatory gift for you."
Gao Zhe cupped his hands and smiled, "Thank you, Young Master Fang and Young Master Chen. I will make arrangements for you tonight."
"Haha, then what are we waiting for? Let's go now."
Fang Tai couldn't wait any longer. He hadn't been here to play for a long time and was feeling restless.
"Alright, alright, Young Master Fang, Young Master Chen, please..."
Gao Zhe stood up and gestured with his hand. Fang Tai and Chen Guangyang, holding cigars in their mouths, stood up and swaggered out together...
And that mysterious Ouyang Liqun was the sole pillar behind Gao Zhe!