Zhang Meili's phone call went through, and as soon as it was connected, she said, "Dad, someone is impersonating Director Lu at our hotel, and they're even demanding that our Zhang family hand over the company."
"That bastard is very arrogant, cursing there, and saying that our Zhang family is nothing but dog shit, just an ant in his eyes, someone he can crush or stomp to death with a mere thought."
"And he said many insulting words that could infuriate anyone to death just by listening."
After a bit of embellishment, Zhang Meili hung up the phone, a smug expression on her face. "You're all dead. My dad is very angry now."
"And he's on his way here. He'll be here in five minutes at most."
"Stop pretending. This guy just finished his call. In just two minutes, you've arrived at the hotel. Director Lu visits the hotel no more than three times a year. You bunch of liars almost fooled me."
Zhang Meili sarcastically shouted at the security guards, "Beat them up first."
"Especially that scoundrel impersonating Director Lu, knock out all his teeth and rip his mouth apart."
The security guards put on sinister smiles and prepared to make their move.
Director Lu's face turned red with anger, and he said furiously, "Good, if outsiders didn't know, they'd think this hotel belonged to your Zhang family, and you even want to hit me."
"If you dare to touch me today, I'll make every one of you pay a heavy price."
At this moment, he felt his face was about to be utterly disgraced, especially in front of the Young Master.
Mu Feng gently patted his shoulder. "Why get angry? There's no need, because it's not worth it."
"Young Master..."
Director Lu's voice carried a slight tremor. The apprehension, panic, and unease in his eyes had vanished.
Mu Feng smiled and shook his head. "Zhang Meili, you can wait these five minutes. Once your dad arrives, the truth will be revealed."
"Why don't you enjoy a painting first."
Saying that, he took the box containing Zhuang Zhou's painting from Du Jiaojiao's hand.
He casually opened it and spread it directly on the table.
No dishes had been served on the table yet, only a few opened bottles of wine.
This did not affect the unfolding of the painting.
"This is actually a 'Plum Blossom Painting'?" a young man from Du Jiaojiao's side exclaimed.
His eyes showed disbelief.
This was somewhat surprising to Mu Feng; he hadn't expected there to be an antique enthusiast among these people.
The young man subconsciously said, "This 'Plum Blossom Painting' is worth at least a hundred million. It's a famous painting from the Tang Dynasty, and it even has a seven-character quatrain."
"And there's Emperor Taizong of Tang's seal at the bottom?"
He leaned in directly, his eyes widening.
After carefully examining it, his gaze suddenly turned to Mu Feng. "How could you possibly possess such a treasure?"
"This 'Plum Blossom Painting' collected by the imperial family is priceless."
Mu Feng smiled and said, "In my eyes, this is just a painting with sentimental value. It was originally a birthday gift that Jiaojiao prepared for Professor Li."
"A gift worth hundreds of millions as a birthday present?" The young man's eyes widened in disbelief, and he exclaimed even louder.
Zhang Meili stood up, her eyes filled with anger. "Open your dog eyes and look clearly, that broken painting is worth hundreds of millions?"
However, before she could finish speaking, Professor Li, who was beside her, also recovered his senses. "Indeed, it is a 'Plum Blossom Painting' collected by Emperor Taizong of Tang, with his inscription and the imperial seal next to it. A genuine work like this can be easily authenticated."
"Also, I cannot accept such a valuable gift."
"Jiaojiao, please take it back."
Although Professor Li was reluctant, he naturally wouldn't let a student give him such a precious item.
Du Jiaojiao's lips parted slightly, and she only reacted when Mu Feng nudged her.
"Teacher, this painting was originally for you. Besides, I only spent over two thousand yuan to buy it back, so it's not worth much to me. This is your birthday gift."
"If you don't accept it, then I'll throw it away."
Zhang Meili's eyes were filled with rage. She reached out, grabbed the painting, and tore it into two pieces on the spot.
"Stop pretending here. Claiming a painting is worth hundreds of millions, I'm tearing it up right now. Let's see how much it's worth. Aren't you guards blind? You actually believe their boasting?"
"Why wait five minutes? Attack them now!"
Her heart was filled with extreme anger. If Professor Li had stated the painting's value, she might have just scoffed.
But the person saying it was her subordinate, who was most knowledgeable about history during their school days and loved collecting calligraphy and paintings.
She knew the painting was real, but she deliberately tore it up.
Du Jiaojiao's face turned red with anger. "Zhang Meili, are you crazy?"
Zhang Meili directly pulled open her bag, took out a wad of cash, and casually threw it out.
"Isn't it just over two thousand yuan? I'll give you ten thousand now, and the rest can be your medical expenses."
"What are you waiting for? Attack!"
The security guards didn't recognize Director Lu, nor did they know who Mu Feng was.
They only recognized Zhang Meili, the daughter of a frequent visitor and shareholder of the hotel.
Just as they were about to make their move, a man's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Director Lu, why didn't you inform me in advance when you came here?"
Everyone parted to make way, and they saw a man dressed in a suit and tie. That person was Zhang Meili's father, Zhang Xuan.
Zhang Xuan's face showed embarrassment and obvious signs of panic and unease.
Director Lu let out a cold laugh. "You've really raised a good daughter. You must have heard what she just said."
"I'm too lazy to waste any more words with you. Hand over the hotel shares, and then take your Zhang family and get lost."
"Don't talk nonsense to me, I don't want to hear a single word."
Zhang Xuan never expected Director Lu to be so resolute. His mind raced. Before he could think of a solution, Zhang Meili, standing beside him, couldn't help but speak.
"Dad, you must have mistaken them, right?"
"How could he possibly be Director Lu? Perhaps they hired someone to pretend to be Director Lu."
To this day, Zhang Meili still found it hard to believe.
The others were also completely stunned. They had initially thought that the person was just someone Mu Feng had hired to act, but they never expected him to be the actual owner behind Kerry Hotel.
Their expressions now showed obvious panic.
If the Zhang family was kicked out, it meant they would all have to leave too.
Zhang Xuan turned around furiously and raised his hand, delivering a fierce slap to his daughter's face.