"Oh? Is that what happened? Since it was a badger ga extortion, we shouldn't let this group of lowlifes and scum get off so easily. What do you think, Old Tong?"
When Huang Chao heard that Shen Youling's parents owed tens of millions—and that they'd even made his son, Huang Ling, use his credit card to pay it—he casually made the remark.
The loan sharks were already kicking themselves. Knowing the money was too hot to handle, they hurriedly pleaded for rcy.
"We were wrong! It was a misunderstanding, a real misunderstanding!"
"We'll return the money imdiately, and the IOU can be torn up. We'll write the whole thing off…"
"Hmph!" Tong Xinwei waved his hand and gave a direct order, "Arrest them all and destroy their den!"
"Yes, sir!" his subordinates imdiately complied, dragging off the gang of hoodlums.
Witnessing this scene, Dong Mingfeng and the others were both exhilarated and dazed. Power! It was truly incredible. A single word could destroy the fates of an entire group of people. Just a mont ago, these hoodlums were demanding tens of millions from them, threatening to cut their flesh and spill their blood if they didn't pay. The next mont, it was all over for them.
"This is all thanks to Boss Huang's prestige and authority!"
"Once Youling marries into the Huang Family, we'll never have to suffer this kind of humiliation again!"
"Director Tong, we support you arresting Lin Tang. Let him rot in jail so he doesn't interfere with Youling's relationship with Young Master Huang!"
Dong Mingfeng and the other two exchanged glances. They first thanked Huang Chao, then looked eagerly at Tong Xinwei.
Tong Xinwei, however, had no ti to bother with such clowns. Even after they were all seated at the dinner table in the private room, he was still racking his brain.
How do I get rid of Huang Chao? Huang Chao himself is no big deal. He's just a businessman, so what if he's rich? But his old man is still alive. Even though he retired long ago, his connections are still there. Even Yan Qinghe has to show him so respect and visit him during the holidays. So, using force is certainly out of the question.
When the sumptuous dishes and drinks were served, Huang Chao raised his glass. "It's fate that brings us all together today. It's also a joyous occasion that my son, Huang Ling, and our dear Youling can beco sworn siblings. Let's all drink to that!"
"Boss Huang, actually, they're not siblings…" Dong Mingfeng desperately wanted to clarify, far more eager to replace the word "siblings" with "husband and wife."
Shen Xin hastily nudged her, signaling her to keep her cool. He then followed suit, raising his glass and nodding obsequiously at Huang Chao.
Barely suppressing his impatience, Tong Xinwei also stood up and raised his glass as a gesture of respect. Mu Ping'an and Shen Youling stood up as well.
Everyone rose to clink glasses, except for one person. He not only remained seated but was also busy wielding his chopsticks, stuffing various delicacies into his mouth. Everyone turned their heads in unison to look at him.
Dong Mingfeng's voice was sharp. "Lin Tang, what the hell, were you reincarnated from a starving ghost? Can't you eat later? Have you no common decency? Get up this instant!"
"I'm eating my food. What the hell does it have to do with you?" Lin Tang glared at her.
"My, how utterly presumptuous…" Dong Mingfeng trembled with anger.
Shen Youling looked anxious and tense. She hurriedly tugged on Lin Tang's clothes and whispered, "I'm begging you, stop being such an attention-seeker. Figuring out how to get through this is what matters. Why are you being so stubborn?"
"Hehe, it's alright. It's quite normal for young people to be a bit fiery," Huang Chao said, appearing very magnanimous.
At that mont, Mu Ping'an was also very interested in the Lin Family's great secret, so he didn't take the opportunity to cause trouble. He simply said, "If he doesn't want to toast, then let him be. We'll drink on our own!"
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to Young Master Huang," Dong Mingfeng forced another sycophantic smile.
They drank and chatted idly, pointedly ignoring Lin Tang. He, in turn, continued eating on his own, his appetite truly remarkable.
Tong Xinwei stared coldly. I have three square als a day sent to you, all of it fine fish and at. Is it really necessary to be so shaless? You're acting as if soone starved you in prison.
Shen Youling knew that Lin Tang had actually had an easy ti in prison and hadn't suffered. Shen Jiayue and the others, however, did not. Seeing his behavior, they took advantage of a lull in the conversation to deliberately mock him. But Lin Tang didn't take it lying down, and a single casual retort from him was enough to make them choke with rage.
"Young Lin Tang, now that Huang Ling and Youling are sworn siblings, you're his brother-in-law. We're all family, so we should look out for each other. If Huang Ling was impolite before, please forgive him on account of his youth, alright?" Huang Chao raised his glass again with a pleasant expression.
Lin Tang looked up and stared at him for two seconds before finally raising his own glass. "Of course."
Huang Chao was very pleased by this, but Tong Xinwei's expression grew even fouler. With each person at the table nursing their own ulterior motives, they finished the al.
Once they were outside, Tong Xinwei once again summoned a group of people, this ti including robots.
"Lin Tang, I've given you more than enough of a chance to save face. You'll co back with now, won't you?"
Before Lin Tang could speak, Huang Chao affectionately pulled him aside. "Old Tong, young Lin and I hit it off right away, and now we're family. I have to be fair here. All he did was impersonate soone and cheat that boss, Gan Leixin. If Boss Gan is dissatisfied, he can file a civil suit against him! I'll hire the best lawyers for the defense. He's not going with you. There's no law that says he has to go to jail."
"Old Huang, don't make trouble. This kid is implicated in so capital homicide cases. You don't know the full story, but regardless, I must take him with today!"
"If I don't know, you can explain it! Otherwise, I might just have to go to the relevant departnts in the capital to demand an explanation!"
"Demand all you want. This matter has been approved by Elder Yan."
"Trying to pressure with Elder Yan? Fine. I'll just push my father's wheelchair to the Supre Pavilion and have him camp out there until sothing is done…"
"You!"
"What about ?"
The two n glared at each other, locked in a standoff. Dong Mingfeng and her family stared, completely dumbfounded.
"Why does it sound like Boss Huang's father has so hidden status we don't know about? He has connections to the Supre Pavilion?"
"Boss Huang's family background has always seed quite mysterious…"
"My god, could it be…"
"Why would such an aristocrat take a special interest in Lin Tang, whom he just t? I don't get why he insists on protecting him. Is it just because Lin Tang is now Young Master Huang's brother-in-law?"
Dong Mingfeng couldn't hold back any longer and interjected, "Boss… Boss Huang, if you're giving this little bastard special treatnt because Youling beca Young Master Huang's sworn sister, it's really not necessary. To be honest, we never acknowledged the marriage between Lin Tang and Youling. He is completely unworthy of being Young Master Huang's brother-in-law!"
Huang Chao stared. Is this old woman insane? I'm clearly fighting Old Tong for him because of the Lin Family's great secret. Where did her mind wander off to?
"Ms. Dong, I'm sorry, but Old Tong and I are discussing important matters. Please step aside and don't interfere, alright?"
"I…" Dong Mingfeng's face turned beet red. Humiliated and frightened, she had no choice but to retreat.
Tong Xinwei's eyes narrowed to slits. "Old Huang, are you really determined to cross today?"
Although the bodyguards Huang Chao had brought were far inferior to Tong Xinwei's n in both number and quality, he was confident with Mu Ping'an as his backup. He wasn't the least bit intimidated. "I am absolutely determined to see justice done!"
"Fine! Fine! Fine!" Tong Xinwei steeled himself, preparing to take Lin Tang by force. Even if it causes a scene at the Supre Pavilion later, at least for this mont, I'll have Lin Tang under my control.
Just as he was about to give the order, Huang Chao glanced toward Mu Ping'an, who was also preparing to transform. The atmosphere beca a powder keg on the verge of exploding. Shen Youling's heart was in her throat…
Suddenly, a terrifying and resentful aura erupted from Lin Tang's body.
"AAAAHHHH, I JUST TOOK A LITTLE NAP, AND YOU ATE ALL THE GOOD FOOD? I'M SO HUNGRY!!!"
The Lord of Gluttony's miniature avatar floated above Lin Tang's head, roaring in a shrill, childlike voice.
Dong Mingfeng and the others blinked.
"What is this?"
"Is it a new smart toy?"
"It looks a bit ugly, yet kind of cute…"
The thought had barely ford when the Lord of Gluttony suddenly swelled into an obese, ten-ter-tall ball of flesh covered in rough, bulging tumors. The dense tumors ripped open, forming mouths of various sizes that revealed sharp teeth as saliva dripped down.
"HISS—"
"My god!"
"What… what is…"
Dong Mingfeng and her family were completely stunned. How was this thing cute in any way?
Tong Xinwei and his n felt their scalps tingle as they trembled all over, their very souls feeling as if they had been frozen solid.
"HOLY SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!!"
"This is a… a god?!"
"How could such a terrifying being be with Lin Tang?!"
Huang Chao fared no better. He collapsed to his knees, shivering uncontrollably.
Mu Ping'an was frozen. Lin Tang… oh no, Brother Lin, Brother-in-law! Why didn't you say you had a god backing you?! Your little brother was wrong! I truly know I was wrong now…
At that mont, Mu Ping'an was kicking himself with regret. He had actually competed with Lin Tang for a woman and repeatedly targeted him. Wasn't that just asking for death?
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