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Seeing that the affairs of the Fu Family were generally settled, Fu Zuoxing and his family did not stay long and directly returned to another old western-style house next door.
Fu Shen sighed, "Third brother, to tell you the truth, although I am very happy that we brothers have reunited, I actually don’t wish for you to come back given the current situation of the Fu Family."
Fu Zi also sighed, "Indeed, the Fu Family is now nothing but a mess. Fu Zuoxing, that old chap, still thinks he is smart for having cozied up to the Jiang Family, that huge monster. In reality, Young Master Jiang is merely using him to extract his last bit of value."
"When the Fu Family is finally gnawed to nothing, worthless, that’s when they will let the Lei Family come in and completely swallow it up!"
Ye Feng laughed and said nothing, thinking that if he hadn’t returned, perhaps this would be the end of the Fu Family, but now that he had come back and encountered this situation, the so-called Lei Family, and whatever dogshit Jiang Family, all of them would be finished.
After all, he was the reigning king of the Northern Border, and furthermore the youngest and most powerful among them. Even the King of the Southern Territory had to give him respect, let alone the Jiang Family. They were merely in charge of a genius overseeing one of the eight formations under the Southern Territory.
The status of the Southern Territory’s eight formations is even slightly lower than that of the leader of the Southern Territory, roughly equivalent to a Flag Leader of the Northern Border Twelve Banners!
After dinner, Hong Qingyan’s phone suddenly rang; it was from Hong Yuting, who said there was a high-profile banquet in Jiangdu tonight, to be held at the Mingzhu Grand Hotel.
"The Mingzhu Grand Hotel?" Hong Qingyan frowned.
"Exactly, tonight’s banquet, someone from the Jiang Family of the Southern River Region Jiangnan Province will attend, and the person’s status is not low. It is said to be to discuss the business interests of Jiangdu’s upper-circle, involving the future major layout of Jiangdu’s industry."
Hong Yuting revealed this, her voice tinged with a slight smile, "Qingyan, now that you are the acting CEO of Hongtian Group, it seems necessary for you to attend. After all, such high-profile meetings directly determine the future industrial layout of Jiangdu, which relates to the business interests of our Hong Family."
Hong Qingyan did not immediately agree, but instead asked, "The person coming from Jiangnan Province, is it Young Master Jiang Tianlong of the Jiang Family?"
Hong Yuting was taken aback on the phone, and then retorted, "How do you know?"
Hong Qingyan smiled slightly and said, "Sister, you mustn’t forget that I am now the acting CEO of the group. Shouldn’t I be aware of such information?"
Hong Yuting huffed and did not engage with her comment, obviously feeling quite aggrieved.
"So, are you coming tonight or not? I’m not afraid to tell you that tonight, all of Jiangdu’s influential business families, even including the Three Great Ancient Families, and all their outstanding youngsters, will attend!" Hong Yuting’s tone became firmer.
Hong Qingyan turned to look at Ye Feng, her face filled with inquiring expressions. It was clear that she had realized that the banquet at the Mingzhu Grand Hotel mentioned by her sister was probably the one referred to by the Fu Family just now.
Ye Feng nodded slightly and said, "Since that’s the case, let’s go and see."
Hong Qingyan immediately replied through the phone, "Alright, I’ll attend tonight, and Big Brother Ye will come with me."
Hong Yuting laughed, her giggles conveyed through the line, "Of course, the main characters tonight are the outstanding youths of Jiangdu’s wealthy families. Your fiancé, our Hong Family’s future son-in-law, since he is so outstanding, it’s only natural that he should attend as well."
"Then it’s settled. Tonight at eight o’clock, Mingzhu Grand Hotel, don’t miss it!"
With that statement, Hong Yuting hung up the phone. Her goal had finally been achieved. She had thought that Hong Qingyan would refuse, and for this, she had specially prepared a set of reasons and excuses. But now it seemed that things were going smoother than she had imagined.
"That cripple agreed? And that useless son-in-law of our Hong Family also agreed to go together?" Hong Wei eagerly asked.
Hong Yuting sneered, "With your sister taking action, is there anything I can’t handle?"
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"That’s settled then, I must dress up meticulously, for tonight Young Master Jiang of the Jiang Family is destined to fall into the palm of my hand!"
Hong Wei laughed and said, "Rest assured, sis, you are the number one beauty of Jiangdu, destined to marry into the Provincial City’s elite Jiang Family!"
Meanwhile, Ye Feng, unlike the restlessly agitated Fu Shen and Fu Zi, remained calm and collected and didn’t head directly to Mingzhu Grand Hotel. Instead, he suggested taking a stroll outside to enjoy the twilight.
Although this area was quite old, it didn’t look worn out, because the district with its cluster of old western-style houses was home to many wealthy and powerful people, so it was often renovated.
After enduring the test of time, this place seemed to tell its own stories, like an intricately carved stone lion unexpectedly spotted on a certain street, or the tall and lush plane trees lining the roads, or a sculpted chimney, and so on.
All these elements formed Ye Feng’s childhood memories. As he sat in the wheelchair, Hong Qingyan pushed him slowly along, walking past scenes that unfolded like frames of a film reel from his youth.
Only when night fell did Ye Feng return to the old western-style house of the Fu Family and then set off for Mingzhu Grand Hotel.
Mingzhu Grand Hotel was located to the east of Jiangdu, near the river. The tall building where the hotel was situated was a landmark in Jiangdu, famous for its prestige, with Mingzhu Grand Hotel occupying the top floor. The restaurant on the top floor was of exceptional standard.
Dining in this restaurant, with its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, one could have a panoramic view of the entire Jiangdu!
When the group arrived at Mingzhu Grand Hotel, the lanterns were just beginning to light up, with dazzling and beautiful street lamps decorating the city into a bustling metropolis.
As Ye Feng and the others were about to enter, it happened by pure coincidence that they met Hong Yuting, Hong Wei, and others.
"What a coincidence!"
Dressed in a long, white gown embellished with pearls and diamonds, Hong Yuting approached with an excessively exaggerated, sinuous gait.
"Our Hong Family’s son-in-law has also arrived."
As she said this, Hong Yuting deliberately heaved a sigh and continued, "However, considering our son-in-law is no ordinary man, possessing an extraordinary demeanor, it’s natural that he wouldn’t miss such a noble banquet in Jiangdu."
Ye Feng laughed, nodded his head slightly, and smiled, "Although I’ve always thought you’re not that good-looking, now I have to admit you have quite an eye."
Pfft...
Behind the wheelchair, Hong Qingyan couldn’t help but laugh outright upon hearing these words.
Hong Yuting instantly got angry and frowned, "What do you mean by that?"
Ye Feng still smiled faintly, "You don’t get it? It seems while you do have an eye, your intelligence isn’t quite up to par."
Hong Yuting immediately bared her teeth in a grimace, "Mr. Ye, this young lady just gave you a little praise, and you actually think you’re someone important? That’s hilarious. Have you looked at yourself? A waste, a son-in-law that’s nothing but trash, and you dare to question my intelligence?"
Hong Wei came over and sneered, "Sis, why should you lower yourself to argue with this waste of a son-in-law? It would only make us look bad. Let’s go inside; Young Master Jiang is waiting for you."
"That’s true!" Puffing out her chest, Hong Yuting immediately felt good about herself again, although the size of her chest didn’t invite any compliments.