Fang Wenhua's sudden remark made Lin Xiao Tian pause slightly.
He hadn't expected Fang Wenhua to know so much about his situation.
However, Lin Xiao Tian hadn't forgotten Liang Xu's advice. Fang Wenhua and the Jiang Group, in a sense, belonged to the Lin family, making them family.
Since they were family, Lin Xiao Tian had to be vigilant when Fang Wenhua spoke like this.
"President Fang, what do you mean by that?" Lin Xiao Tian feigned confusion.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian's calm response, Fang Wenhua smiled, his admiration for Lin Xiao Tian growing.
Jiang Li was the culprit who had turned Lin Xiao Tian into a fool. The fact that Lin Xiao Tian could remain so composed was rare among the younger generation.
"Xiao Tian, I don't like beating around the bush. I'll say one thing: we have a common goal."
Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly and didn't respond to Fang Wenhua.
Just then, another incident occurred with Jessica.
Jiang Li had pinned Jessica's hands and pushed her against a pillar. It was clear he intended to do something inappropriate.
"Young Master Jiang, please stop."
Hu Tao arrived in time and intervened, blocking Jiang Li.
"It seems Young Master Jiang has had a bit too much to drink. Perhaps you should go back and rest!" Hu Tao forced a smile, speaking to Jiang Li.
Fortunately, he had arrived in time. Otherwise, his precious daughter would have been violated today.
Now that he was here, Jiang Li wouldn't dare to do anything reckless.
But in the next moment, a loud slap echoed through the hall.
*Slap!*
Hu Tao never expected Jiang Li to hit him!
He was completely caught off guard and was sent sprawling to the ground by Jiang Li.
To make matters worse, as he fell, there was a square table nearby. Hu Tao wasn't paying attention and his head struck it directly.
Instantly, blood streamed from his forehead.
"Damn it, who is this dog who dares to ruin my fun? Serves him right!"
Jiang Li cursed viciously.
Then, he leered at Jessica again.
He was already a spoiled brat, and fueled by alcohol, he became even more unrestrained.
"You little tramp, it's your turn, haha..." Jiang Li said, then lunged at Jessica.
"You scoundrel, let me go!" Jessica desperately pushed Jiang Li away.
At this moment, all she wanted was to push Jiang Li away and then check on her father.
But the more anxious she became, the more tightly Jiang Li restrained her. Moreover, Jiang Li was much stronger than her, pinning her against the pillar, leaving her unable to move.
She urgently looked around the hall for help.
But no one came!
If it were anyone else, someone might have stepped in to stop it. But this was the young master of the Jiang Group, and in the not-too-distant future, he was likely to be the heir of the Lin family.
The Jiang Group might be insignificant, but no one dared to offend the Lin family.
"Help! Please help my father!" Jessica's eyes were red.
Seeing Hu Tao with half his face covered in blood and unable to get up after struggling on the ground for a long time, she felt immense despair.
"What? Daddy? Calling me Daddy already? Don't worry, Daddy will take good care of you later."
Jiang Li grinned lecherously, watching Jessica struggle desperately, feeling incredibly excited.
But just as he was about to kiss her, he suddenly found himself unable to move.
Immediately, a sharp pain shot through his leg.
Before Jiang Li could react, Jessica easily pushed him away.
*Thump!*
Jiang Li fell backward, rolling several times on the ground.
"Young Master Jiang!"
A middle-aged man rushed over and helped Jiang Li up from the ground.
Soon, he noticed something was amiss. Jiang Li's entire body seemed to have gone limp. He could barely steady himself before collapsing again.
Although Jiang Li had drunk a lot, he wasn't so drunk that he would be this incapacitated. Moreover, Jiang Li had shown considerable strength when dealing with Jessica earlier.
The middle-aged man scanned the surroundings, his vigilance piqued.
He knew this was the work of a skilled individual. To prevent further attacks, he could only fiercely protect Jiang Li.
With Jiang Li subdued, someone finally dared to help Hu Tao.
The hotel staff quickly called for medical assistance. Fortunately, Hu Tao only had minor abrasions and, combined with his high blood pressure, he had been unable to get up.
Of course, many concerned people gathered around Jiang Li, but they were all driven away by the middle-aged man beside him.
The middle-aged man felt Jiang Li's leg for a while. He remembered that Jiang Li's left leg had started to weaken, and perhaps he could find something here.
Soon, he made a discovery.
Something was clearly embedded in Jiang Li's calf.
"What is this... a fishbone?"
Seeing what was on Jiang Li's leg, the middle-aged man was stunned.
"Damn it, who did this? Who dares to harm Young Master Jiang?"
"Quickly call security, lock down the area, and don't let this person escape."
Some of the sycophants present immediately started shouting.
But the middle-aged man ignored them.
"What happened today will not be forgotten!" the middle-aged man deliberately raised his voice.
Everyone instinctively fell silent. They knew his words were directed at the perpetrator.
This was a warning from the Jiang family!
Just then, someone blocked his path.
Steward Xu appeared with several medical personnel in front of the middle-aged man.
"Jiang Cheng, I've brought the medical staff. Why don't I take Young Master Jiang to the hospital to get checked?" Steward Xu's tone was calm, showing no signs of panic.
Seeing Steward Xu's composed demeanor, the middle-aged man gritted his teeth in anger.
His boss was in such a state, yet Steward Xu acted as if nothing had happened!
"No need! We'll remember this debt today!" Jiang Cheng said, then angrily left the venue.
Xu Xiao smiled and calmly dismissed the medical personnel.
The onlookers exchanged murmurs, as the status of the Fang and Jiang groups was too sensitive.
Only Lin Xiao Tian remained calm.
"Xiao Tian, it's getting late. I need to head back," Fang Wenhua said.
"Safe travels, President Fang," Lin Xiao Tian replied politely.
Fang Wenhua smiled and patted Lin Xiao Tian's shoulder.
"Xiao Tian, you should thank me properly for today's incident." After saying this, Fang Wenhua left with Xu Xiao.
Lin Xiao Tian watched Fang Wenhua's retreating back, feeling increasingly unable to fathom him.
He understood Fang Wenhua's intention. By choosing to have Xu Xiao appear at this moment, Fang Wenhua was essentially taking the blame for the incident himself.
Otherwise, if the Fang Group investigated thoroughly, it might indeed lead back to Lin Xiao Tian!
Liang Xu, who was beside him, didn't understand Fang Wenhua's meaning and quietly asked.
Lin Xiao Tian whispered a few words in his ear. Liang Xu was greatly surprised upon hearing them.
He hadn't expected Lin Xiao Tian to be the one who injured Jiang Li!
Even more surprising was Lin Xiao Tian's unexpected combat prowess!
"However, judging by Fang Wenhua's demeanor, he is clearly expressing his stance. He mentioned a common goal earlier. I wonder how sincere he is about this purpose?" Liang Xu sighed.
"In any case, let's take it one step at a time! Relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself!" Lin Xiao Tian replied.
Jiang Li's incident was merely an interlude; the reception continued.
Due to Fang Wenhua's close relationship with Lin Xiao Tian, businessmen quickly surrounded Lin Xiao Tian.
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared before Lin Xiao Tian.
"Xu You?"