Chapter 2 The Next Day
The next day.
Liang Xu arrived at the hotel entrance on time to wait for Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian, with Qin Yu Xiang, came downstairs. Then, under Liang Xu's guidance, they headed towards the Lin family's mountain villa.
The Lin family's manor was located at the highest point of Jiang City. To be precise, an entire mountain belonged to them, with the Lin family's main gate at the foot of the mountain.
At the gate, Lin Xiao Tian encountered many familiar faces, including Cao Yun Tian, and some people from the Xia and Dong families.
Representing the Xia family's faction was the elder patriarch, Xia Long Teng, and the current family head, Xia Ming. As for Xia Qing Ling, she was not present.
This was, after all, a birthday banquet for the supreme leaders of the hidden families. The number of people each family could send was limited, so they could only select those with the most distinguished identities.
Upon seeing Lin Xiao Tian, Xia Long Teng appeared somewhat surprised but quickly revealed a smile full of hidden meaning.
"Xiao Tian, we meet again." Xia Long Teng approached Lin Xiao Tian, greeting him enthusiastically.
As the other was an elder, Lin Xiao Tian naturally dared not be disrespectful and bowed to both of them.
Soon, Xia Long Teng noticed Qin Yu Xiang's presence.
Seeing Qin Yu Xiang embracing Lin Xiao Tian, he couldn't help but frown.
What was going on?
He dared not ask.
Wasn't Li Xiao Tian dating his granddaughter?
Why would he bring another woman to such an important occasion instead of his granddaughter?
Could it be that he was seeing two people at once?
Although Xia Long Teng said nothing, deep down, he was burning with anger.
Xia Ming, on the other hand, was more direct. "Who is this lady?"
Though they didn't say it, Lin Xiao Tian knew that secrets couldn't be kept forever. He couldn't hide this matter indefinitely, so he truthfully told them about the agreement he had with Xia Qing Ling.
Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's words, both of them were stunned.
"Is that true?" Xia Long Teng's expression turned very grim.
Lin Xiao Tian knew it was difficult for them to accept it immediately, but he still nodded.
"I will definitely question her thoroughly when I get back!" Xia Ming was furious at this moment.
His own daughter had colluded with an outsider to deceive him.
What's more, he had always hoped that Lin Xiao Tian and his daughter would get together, which would provide support for their Xia family.
But to his surprise, he had been deceived.
This was a matter that concerned the fate of their family!
The father and son exchanged glances, seeing the deep helplessness in each other's eyes.
Besides the Xia father and son, Lin Xiao Tian also spotted Dong Cheng.
Dong Cheng had brought his son, Dong Lin, along. However, their Dong family could only send two people.
Although they were the strongest medical family in the country, in the eyes of the Lin family, they were merely a small family and did not hold that much sway.
Upon seeing Lin Xiao Tian, Dong Lin was also taken aback.
Why was he here?
He himself was here as the future heir of the family, and everyone else present was at least the head of a certain family. What qualifications did Li Xiao Tian have?
He had merely acquired some wealth and had decent medical skills. Other than that, what else did he possess?
He wasn't from any prominent family!
Dong Lin's heart was filled with immense anger.
However, Dong Cheng beside him felt a surge of panic.
Lin Xiao Tian?
Could it be?
Was Lin Xiao Tian truly a member of the Lin family?
Upon thinking of this, he couldn't help but become nervous.
His Dong family, although currently ranked first among medical families in the country, would inevitably lose its position if they offended the Lin family.
Even if the Lin family was at the lower end among all hidden families, it would only take a thought for them to deal with the Dong family.
Other families would certainly not dare to go against them.
Lin Xiao Tian also saw Dong Cheng and his son, but he was with Qin Yu Xiang. He didn't even glance at them before walking past them.
Facing Lin Xiao Tian's indifferent demeanor, Dong Cheng became even more flustered.
After Lin Xiao Tian had passed, Dong Cheng looked at his son with a grim expression.
"After this birthday banquet today, you will apologize sincerely to Lin Xiao Tian. From now on, you are forbidden from opposing Lin Xiao Tian!"
"But Father, he took Xia Qing Ling away. She is from the Xia family..."
Before he could finish speaking, Dong Cheng slapped him.
*Slap!*
Dong Lin didn't even have time to react.
Instead, some people present noticed the situation here.
Dong Cheng did not speak but continued to look at his son with a grim expression.
"Did you understand what I said?"
For the first time in his life, Dong Lin saw his father so fierce.
He had never witnessed such a murderous gaze.
Dong Lin was scared and meekly replied, "I understand, Father."
Dong Cheng's expression then returned to its sunny disposition.
"It's good that you understand. Father is thinking of your best interests!" Dong Cheng sighed.
As they walked towards the entrance, Lin Xiao Tian saw Cao Yun Tian.
Cao Yun Tian was guarding the door and, upon seeing Lin Xiao Tian, forced a fawning smile, behaving like a fawning dog.
Lin Xiao Tian, of course, was not fooled by his expression. He knew very well that his relationship with Cao Yun Tian was irreconcilable.
Lin Xiao Tian could not guarantee Cao Yun Tian's obsession with Qin Yu Xiang. If Fang Wen Hua could not control the Lin family, what would happen to him?
He would definitely eliminate this smiling tiger at all costs!
Fang Wen Hua was not present, but Steward Xu was.
He welcomed Lin Xiao Tian and Qin Yu Xiang in.
At the same time, Lin Xiao Tian also spotted a familiar figure nearby.
He knew this person; he was one of Jiang Li's former bodyguards. At a previous banquet, Lin Xiao Tian had launched a surprise attack on Jiang Li, who was committing violence, in order to save someone. It was this person who had rushed over and taken Jiang Li away from the banquet.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian now, the man's face turned extremely grim.
"Mr. Lin, you were the one who made the move last time, weren't you?"
"What are you talking about? I have no idea."
Li Xiao Tian knew exactly what he was referring to but obviously would not admit it.
The man took a deep breath. "It was about the wine reception last time, when you ambushed my young master."
Li Xiao Tian pretended to think for a moment. "Oh, I remember now." He looked at the person in front of him.
"However, it wasn't me. How can you assume that just because I have some skills, I must be responsible for such matters? Do you have any proof?" Li Xiao Tian stared intently at him.
Faced with Lin Xiao Tian's denial, the man was helpless.
The on-site surveillance had long been confiscated by Fang Wen Hua. Moreover, when he reviewed the footage, a significant portion had been edited, making it impossible for him to determine who was responsible.
Of course, with Lin Xiao Tian's discreet methods, even examining the surveillance would reveal nothing. He was merely guessing, as, among all the people present, Lin Xiao Tian was the only one capable of such a feat.
"Mr. Lin, don't be too arrogant. It's still too early to say who will emerge victorious!"