"You mean, the Xu family is organizing a ceremony to formally accept Master Long as their disciple?"
Upon hearing the news reported by his assistant, Jiang Tianming couldn't help but frown.
The assistant nodded and said, "Chairman, this apprenticeship banquet is clearly the Xu family's way of winning over a group of wealthy and powerful families. It is very likely that a business alliance will be formed in the future!"
Jiang Tianming thought for a moment, his eyes gleaming, and said, "You're right! If we can join this alliance, we'll not only get the protection of the Xu family and Master Long, but also gain access to a vast network of connections!"
The assistant nodded and said, "What the chairman says is true, but I heard that the apprenticeship fee starts at ten million, so we..."
"Ten million?"
Jiang Tianming curled his lip: "Lord Xu is the top figure in Guanzhong, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's the king of Guanzhong! Grandmaster Long is also a highly respected master in the martial arts world! Ten million can get you connections with two people at the same time, do you think it's a loss?"
The assistant nodded repeatedly, "Chairman, you're right. If we can acquire these two connections by spending ten million, we'll really make a killing!"
Jiang Tianming nodded. "Then it's settled. Go to the account and withdraw ten million. We'll go to the apprenticeship banquet tonight!"
"Dad, you absolutely mustn't!"
At this moment, Jiang Ruoyi quickly stepped forward to stop it.
Jiang Tianming frowned: "Why not?"
Jiang Ruoyi quickly said, "Dad, I heard that Zhou Xiaotian is still sanctioning the Xu family. The two sides are clearly on opposite sides. At this time, we can't easily take sides! Besides, Brother Lin and Zhou Xiaotian have a special relationship. The Yang family was able to return the channel entirely thanks to them. They helped us, but now we're going to stand on the Xu family's side. Isn't that repaying kindness with enmity?"
Jiang Tianming paused for a moment, then shook his head. "Didn't I tell you? Doctor Lin is just a young man; he couldn't possibly have that much power. The Yang family returning the logistics channels was a result of General Wang Zheng's impartiality! It has nothing to do with them!"
"Besides, the Xu family has been operating in Guanzhong for decades and has the background of a powerful family in Yandu, while Zhou Xiaotian is just a small-time hoodlum! Just wait and see, it won't be long before Zhou Xiaotian suffers a miserable end, and even the mysterious big shot behind him will most likely have to leave Guanzhong in disgrace!" Jiang Tianming waved his hand and said with a disdainful look.
Jiang Ruoyi shook her head and said earnestly, "Dad, a person has to have a conscience. No matter what, Brother Lin helped us. You should..."
"Shut up!" Jiang Tianming snapped coldly, "Don't think I can't see through you. You've already told you that your marriage must be between equals. I advise you to give up on this idea! You're not allowed to have anything to do with him anymore!"
"Dad, you, you're so ungrateful!" Jiang Ruoyi accused him angrily.
"presumptuous!"
Jiang Tianming suddenly stood up and slapped him across the face.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Jiang Ruoyi covered her face, feeling incredulous. "Dad, you actually hit me?"
Jiang Tianming paused for a moment. Actually, he regretted hitting him as soon as he did it, but he still snorted, "I'm just trying to wake you up! Don't say anything. After I finish the apprenticeship banquet, I'll contact my old friend and get your marriage with his son settled as soon as possible. For the next while, you're not allowed to go anywhere, and you're not allowed to see that Lin guy again, understand?!"
"No!" Jiang Ruoyi's delicate body trembled uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face, as she gritted her teeth and said, "From now on, I will decide my own marriage! I will never marry someone I don't like!"
"What did you say? Say it again!" Jiang Tianming frowned deeply. This daughter had always been obedient to him, but he never expected her to dare to talk back to him. It was simply outrageous!
Jiang Ruoyi wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said coldly, "I said, I will decide my own marriage! If you insist on forcing me, then I'll just leave this family!"
After saying this, Jiang Ruoyi turned around and walked out.
"You bastard! Come back here!" Jiang Tianming roared, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. His expression twisted in pain, and he hurriedly sat down, clutching his chest.
"Chairman!" The assistant rushed over and patted his chest. "Chairman, you've only just recovered, please don't be angry! Miss didn't mean it!"
Jiang Tianming took a deep breath and said angrily, "You don't need to speak up for her! I think she's just gotten too big for her britches! Humph!"
"Never mind, the most important thing right now is to attend the apprenticeship banquet. You should hurry up and get the funds!" Jiang Tianming urged again.
The assistant nodded quickly, "Yes, Chairman, I'll take care of it right away!"
Meanwhile, Lin Yu had already arrived at the Fenglei Martial Arts Hall.
As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, I heard a series of sharp, resounding cracks, like the powerful sound of a nine-section whip!
But Lin Yu knew that this was not the sound of a nine-section whip.
That's the sound of a punch thrown at maximum speed, shattering the air!
Upon hearing this voice, he couldn't help but nod.
It seems Liu Jingwu's Snake Cypress Fist is quite good!
Sure enough, as soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw an old man in a Tang suit, practicing a set of boxing techniques while standing on a Bagua stance.
The old man sometimes stood on one leg like a golden rooster, as steady as a pine tree, and at other times he walked like a dragon or snake!
When the fight reached its most exciting part, the disciples below couldn't help but applaud and cheer!
Lin Yu nodded and praised, "Still as a virgin, swift as a rabbit, Elder Liu's Snake Cypress Fist is quite impressive!"
"However, it's still just a little bit lacking..."
Thinking of this, he smiled slightly, stomped his foot lightly, and leaped up to the Bagua stake.
"It's Mr. Lin!"
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