“What kind of identity could he have?” Xiao Ling suddenly interjected, “Just a gigolo kept by Yu Wan.”
The mocking voice gradually became low and hoarse, growing softer and softer, until the last two words were spoken so softly that they were almost inaudible.
The unfathomable darkness in the eyes opposite her sent a chill down her spine. Xiao Ling instinctively stepped back, her sleeve catching her wine glass, which slammed to the ground with a loud bang.
In the midst of an eerie and tense silence, Tang Yue raised an eyebrow, a faint smile appearing on his face, though the smile didn't reach his eyes: "Madam Feng seems to have a lot of opinions about me?"
Feng Jingyao pressed his temples lightly, feeling a bit of a headache. "I'm sorry, Mr. Tang. My wife was too worried about Miss Yu, which is why she misspoke. Please forgive her."
"I dare not accept such an apology. I am but a lowly pretty boy who cannot be presented to the public. I am not worthy of the apology from Patriarch Feng." Tang Yue's face slowly returned to its usual gentle expression, with a polite and calm smile on his lips.
But his tone was arrogant, indifferent, and full of sarcasm.
Tang Yue had been a seasoned businessman for many years, and he was never intimidated by dealing with people a thousand times more powerful than Feng Jingyao, let alone now. He stood there, doing nothing, yet his aura was so strong that it was impossible to ignore him.
The atmosphere in the entire private room changed.
Somber and oppressive.
Feng Jingyao suddenly felt his head ache even more.
Just then, his phone began to vibrate in Tang Yue's hand. He glanced at the caller ID, his cold and stern expression softening instantly. He looked up again, his eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "I have something to remind Mrs. Feng: there are always people more capable than you, and Liaocheng is just one of the first-tier cities in the country. Be content with your lot, and you'll live a good and comfortable life in the future."
After Tang Yue left the private room, Xiao Ling belatedly retorted, "What did he mean? Was he threatening me? Doesn't he realize his own position?"
Bankrupt and still so arrogant?
Killing him is about as easy as crushing an ant!
"Shut up." Feng Jingyao slammed his teacup on the table, a storm brewing in his eyes. "Tang Yue is right. This is Jiangcheng, not Liaocheng. Even if the Feng family has power and influence in Liaocheng, it's still worlds apart from Beijing. Think before you speak and act in the future, or you'll bring trouble to the Feng family."
He paused, then continued, "And what do you mean by 'Yu Wan's kept gigolo'? Listen to that! Is that something a cultured elder would say? Yu Wan is your daughter, and your prejudice against her is too deep. If this continues, forget about recognizing her as family; we'll practically become enemies. Tonight, we'll take the last flight home, and from now on, we'll never come back to Jiangcheng."
He always valued self-cultivation and rarely got so angry, let alone reprimanded Xiao Ling in public and showed her no respect.
Xiao Ling's face flushed red, then gradually turned pale: "I...I..."
“Dad, Mom acted impulsively.” Feng Hanjin grasped Xiao Ling’s hand and turned to advise Feng Jingyao, “The misunderstanding has already been caused. Now we should think about how to make amends to my sister.” Although she felt some resentment towards Xiao Ling for her impulsive actions, she did not want her parents to develop a rift and escalate the situation to an irreconcilable point.
"I'm sorry, Jingyao, I was wrong." Xiao Ling couldn't understand where she went wrong, but that didn't stop her from bowing her head and admitting her mistake. Her greatest reliance came from Feng Jingyao's love. She had put in a lot of effort to leave a gentle and calm image in his heart, and she almost ruined it all.
A look of shame immediately appeared on her beautiful face, her eyes blinking with utmost sincerity: "I will listen to you from now on."
Feng Jingyao's anger subsided by half: "Things have already gotten this bad, so you don't need to think about acknowledging Yu Wan anymore. Han Jin is taking the college entrance exam this year, so spend more time on her."
Xiao Ling readily agreed.
Feng Hanjin, standing to the side, felt rather uncomfortable. Did her father really have to remind her of something like this?
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corridor.
Tang Yue stood by the window, gazing at the brilliant lights along the riverbank.
"My husband and I are going out to eat. Can you take a taxi home by yourself?" The car window seemed to be open on the other end of the phone, with the wind howling and the noise quite loud. Yu Wan's voice was mixed in with the noise and not very clear.
"Hmm." Tang Yue responded softly. Through the reflection in the glass window, the man in the image had a calm gaze and a slight smile on his lips.
"I've transferred the taxi fare to your card."
As soon as he finished speaking, his phone vibrated.
Tang Yue glanced at it, was stunned, and then raised his eyebrows.
Yu Xiaowan transferred 100 yuan to you.
A taxi fare of 10,000 yuan?
His sugar daddy is so generous!
Tang Yue asked in confusion, "Did you add two extra zeros?"
"...The rest is for living expenses." Yu Wan said, "Aunt Chen has taken leave, and it's hard to find a reliable housekeeper lately. Since your hand is not convenient, you can order takeout every day at a set time."
It felt like a cat's claw had scratched her heart, a slight itch. The handsome man in the window's reflection smiled more and more, but his tone was reluctant: "Okay, although takeout isn't very nutritious or safe, it'll do."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
"Buzz".
The phone rang again.
Yu Xiaowan transferred 100 yuan to you.
"..." How generous!
"Is that enough?"
Even over the phone, Tang Yue could imagine the other person raising their chin and looking carefree.
He couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Oh.
How can Wanwan be so incredibly cute?
"Yes, that's enough."
"Also, go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Don't miss it."
"Will you go?"
"You don't want me to go?" the other person asked in return.
Tang Yue smiled and said, "I'll wait for you at the hospital entrance."
He had just hung up the phone when a hidden number suddenly dialed in.
Tang Yue pursed his lips, his smile instantly vanishing, and answered the call.
"Information indicates that the suspect will arrive in Beijing on the 23rd..."
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That night, Yu Wan and Yu Jianguo talked all night long. After the father and daughter opened up about everything, their relationship became even closer. They became even more convinced that neither Xiao Ling nor Zhang Ling could drive a wedge between them.
Yu Wan had only been asleep for less than two hours when she was woken up by a series of urgent and chaotic knocks on the door.
"Sister Yu, wake up! Something's happened to Brother Sen."
"Sister Yu, wake up..."
Yu Wan threw back the covers and got out of bed, stepping barefoot onto the carpet as she opened the door. Due to lack of sleep, her expression was irritable, and her eyes were bloodshot.
Huang Renfeng took two steps back in fear before stammering, "Brother Sen got into trouble. Yesterday, we were blocked on the road by a group of thugs. Brother Sen had drunk too much and was not quick-witted. His head was smashed open and he is still unconscious in the hospital. The others also suffered some minor injuries."
Upon hearing this, Yu Wan's sleepiness vanished instantly, and her eyes reddened even more: "Which hospital?"
"The Second Municipal Hospital".
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