Since he had come all this way, why would Lü Feng not go up after coming here?
"Alright, President Dong, please!"
"Please!" Dong Hua led the way with a very polite expression.
Before long, the two arrived at a round-table banquet hall.
Looking around, besides Dong Hua, present at the table were Dong Ye and several other members of the Dong Group.
Men and women, old and young, all different, yet these people shared a common trait: undoubtedly, they were all influential figures within the Dong family.
"Dong Hua is here!"
An elderly man sitting next to Dong Ye saw Dong Hua and immediately stood up. This man was a veteran of the entire Dong Group.
Even before Dong Ye had taken the helm, this man had already been part of the Dong family's enterprise.
For someone of this stature to proactively address Dong Hua was, in effect, an indirect greeting to Lü Feng. The implication was more than obvious.
Lü Feng understood, and how could Dong Hua not?
"It seems my mother has truly decided to abandon me. Fortunately, I listened to Liao Heyun; otherwise, I fear I would have no place in the Dong family from this day forward."
Even if Dong Ye, considering their years of shared history, would allow him to stay and enjoy the rest of his life, if his life's goal was merely that, why would he have gone through all this trouble?
He simply couldn't accept it. Why was it that after all these years, in every endeavor, he had given his all, standing out among his peers?
Yet, in the end, they could simply cast him aside. He couldn't swallow this bitter pill.
However, in front of everyone, Dong Hua naturally would not speak openly and utter these words that were destined to invite criticism.
He smiled at the old man and said, "Uncle Su, please sit down quickly. I dare not trouble you; I am here today to accompany a special guest."
As he spoke, he quickly turned his head to look at Lü Feng beside him, "This is President Lü Feng from the Lin family, also the son my mother abandoned in her youth."
Sensing Dong Ye's extremely uncomfortable expression when hearing the word "abandoned," he quickly corrected himself.
"Not abandoned, but separated by wicked human traffickers. In any case, no matter what, Lü Feng and I are considered brothers. Today, I must also apologize for my recent thoughtless actions to my own brother."
Upon saying this, he quickly reached for the two full wine glasses placed on the edge of the table.
"Brother Lü, you are magnanimous; please forgive me."
How ostentatious!
Lü Feng glanced around, his heart unmoved. He had come with only one purpose.
To ascertain whether Nine Essences Technology was indeed related to the Dong family, particularly Dong Hua.
Although Dong Hua was ruthless and, like Liao Heyun, not a good person.
Lin Mei's revenge for her master had yet to be exacted. But for now, to follow the clues and then cleverly expose and imprison them, a basic pretense was necessary.
Without a word, Lü Feng took the cup handed by Dong Hua and drank it down in one gulp.
At the table, there were clearly individuals arranged by Dong Hua to play their part.
Seeing this, they quickly seized the opportunity, "Good, we were not acquainted before, but now we meet and smile, burying the hatchet. From now on, our Dong family and your Lin family are one family. What do you say, President Dong? Am I right?"
After this person finished speaking, he immediately looked up at Dong Ye.
His thoughts interrupted, Dong Ye quickly regained his senses, "Yes, yes."
"It's just that we don't know what their attitude is!"
This question was not only about the relationship between the two family conglomerates but also about Lü Feng's attitude.
The reason she had forced Dong Hua to hold an apology meeting was her own agenda. Since their last meeting, she hadn't seen her biological son and daughter-in-law. As a mother, how could she remain indifferent?
Sensing the eager gazes from around the table gradually falling upon his face, Lü Feng said.
"Since all the elders have spoken, no matter what, I am, after all, a junior to everyone present. It is only natural for a junior to obey the elders' wishes."
"Good, that's good. Young people, I like what you say. In my opinion, President Dong, there's no better time than the present. I, Old Su, am also an elder, so I'll be bold today. Lü Feng, why don't you call her 'Mom'? What do you say?"
The atmosphere instantly became lively.
Seeing that Lü Feng had not yet sat down, the person quickly said, "Young man, don't be so reserved. You don't need to stand. Since we are all family, sit, everyone sit. You can call her while seated."
At this moment, only a few people around Dong Hua felt a sense of gloom.
"This old fellow!" Dong Hua glared fiercely at the man, but given the current scene and atmosphere, he dared not say a word.
After all, his plan was only half complete. If he revealed his true colors now, he could forget about the second half.
"This!" Lü Feng was about to speak.
Dong Ye, however, quickly interjected. Having learned from the previous lesson, she was clearly much gentler, "Uncle Su, you're moving too fast. He's only here for the first time; don't scare him. He's a guest, after all!"
The old man immediately chuckled.
"Alright, alright, let's just note it down for now; no rush. When you come next time, you can make up for it all at once."
Hearing this, Dong Hua couldn't help but secretly exhale a breath of relief. His taut nerves instantly loosened several notches.
Fortunately. Otherwise, if Lü Feng had truly called Dong Ye "Mom" in front of all the elders today, his plan would have had no room for execution.
He quickly said, "Everyone, don't just talk. Since it's a gathering, it should be primarily about eating. I propose we eat and chat, how about it?"
"Good!" Everyone quickly agreed to this proposal.
Before long, Dong Ye quickly initiated the conversation, "I heard the Lin family suffered significant losses in the stock incident. President Lü, if you have any financial difficulties, our Dong family will certainly provide assistance."
"You are too kind, President Dong."
The old man took the opportunity to say, "What's with the politeness? Didn't I, this old fellow, already say it? We are all family, a family gathering. In that case, what's there to be polite about?"
Lü Feng looked up at the old man, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
"That's not what I meant. Although the Lin family was indeed impacted by the stock incident, fortunately, those who schemed in the dark were not very skilled. Not only did they fail to get any money, but they also lost quite a bit themselves. That's why I said it's not necessary."
"Haha, I didn't expect this fellow to be hoist by his own petard!"
Upon hearing this, the old man immediately chuckled without a second thought.
Hearing this laughter, Dong Hua, sitting beside him, felt as if a hundred claws were scratching his heart. If it weren't for the presence of everyone, and if this laughter wasn't coming from this man, he would have slapped him across the face long ago.
"Since that's the case, consider my previous words unnecessary. By the way, if the Lin family has any other difficulties, please don't hesitate to mention them."
This was an opportunity, and Lü Feng wouldn't let it pass.
"There is one thing you might know about, senior."
Upon hearing that there was a place for him to shine, the old man puffed up with pride, "Speak, just say it."