353: Chapter 353: Accident 353: Chapter 353: Accident Under the warm hospitality of Elder Fang, Tangyu had a lavish lunch at the Fang Family residence.
There weren’t many people, only Elder Fang, Fang Yishui, Fang Zhendong, and Tangyu.
After the meal, Fang Zhendong found an opportunity to call Tangyu outside.
“Do you know what ‘suitable matches within one’s social circle’ means?” Fang Zhendong asked.
Tangyu smiled indifferently, having already known the purpose of Fang Zhendong calling him out, and responded straightforwardly, “I know.”
“Then do you know what I mean by that?” Fang Zhendong continued to ask.
“I don’t know,” Tangyu replied.
Fang Zhendong snorted lightly and said, “Since you don’t know, let me put it plainly.
You are not worthy of my cousin.
Although my Fang Family isn’t exactly a famous and esteemed family, we still hold some prestige in Donglin City and have some authority in the military.
My grandfather was also a commander in the military district.
Fang Yishui is the only princess of our Fang Family, and I will absolutely not let her be with just any man.
At least, you have not yet caught my eye.
Although your capabilities are strong, I admit I am not your match and you are the most formidable person I have met, but—mere bravery doesn’t mean much, and for now, you have nothing.”
Fang Zhendong’s words greatly irritated Tangyu, who was angry.
How dare he say he was not worthy of Fang Yishui?
Being a successor of the Ghost Medical Sect and possessed of unparalleled medical skills, earning billions a year was no issue if he wished.
As for money, would he ever lack it?
He could control life and death, let alone wealth.
In terms of family background, his master, the Ghost Doctor, was a legendary Divine Doctor, and being his disciple should position him no lower than the Fang Family.
Regarding achievements, Tangyu found it unworthy even to count.
So, Tangyu was infuriated by Fang Zhendong’s harsh disdain.
“Then, in your opinion, what kind of person is worthy of Fang Yishui?” Tangyu asked.
“In terms of family power, at least someone comparable to the Fang Family, if not a powerful figure in the military, then a magnate in the business world or a high-ranking official.
In terms of the person, at the very least someone who is handsome, imposing, and of good character.
As for you—frankly speaking, you neither have the height nor the looks.
I don’t even want to look at the other aspects,” Fang Zhendong frankly said.
Tangyu was furious.
Could it be because of his modesty that his handsomeness was overlooked?
Whether it was inner beauty or outer appearance, he should definitely be considered a great catch.
It was complete slander born out of jealousy and defamation.
“Are you Fang Yishui’s biological brother?” Tangyu asked with an unpleasant tone.
Fang Zhendong looked at Tangyu and shook his head, “No.”
“Since you are not her biological brother, what gives you the right to decide her marriage?
Even if you were, you would only have a say, not the final decision.
Don’t you think you’re overstepping?” Tangyu said bluntly.
Fang Zhendong’s expression turned ugly.
“Do you know what internal beauty is, what charisma is, what cultivation means?” Tangyu retorted, then pointed at his nose and said, “Someone like me has internal beauty, has charisma, has cultivation.
You don’t need to look; you wouldn’t understand anyway, because you don’t have any.
Whether I like Fang Yishui or not, whether I date her or not, is my business, and certainly not yours to comment on.
If I may speak bluntly, who do you think you are?”
“You—” Fang Zhendong glared at Tangyu, visibly angry.
“Sorry, I have other matters to attend to, goodbye.” Tangyu didn’t care about Fang Zhendong’s displeased expression and turned to leave.
Anyway, he had no dealings with him, so offending him mattered little.
Just as he was turning around, his phone rang.
It was Xiaoyu calling.
Tangyu frowned slightly.
Why was Xiaoyu calling him at this time?
Tangyu moved aside to answer the call.
“Boss, there’s been trouble,” Xiaoyu’s voice was calm, with a hint of coldness.
“What happened?” Tangyu asked.
“Xu Hu, Lengzi, and He Ganlian—they’ve all been taken into custody.
I got away fast, or I might have been arrested too,” Xiaoyu said.
“Hmm,” Tangyu furrowed his brow and his gaze sharpened, “What’s going on?”
“Let’s talk when we meet,” Xiaoyu replied.
“Okay,” Tangyu nodded and quickly hung up.
He turned to Fang Zhendong, who was still nearby with an ugly expression, “I have to leave due to an urgent matter.
I suppose you wouldn’t mind passing a message to Fang Yishui and Elder Fang, right?
Oh, and convey my thanks as well.
Tell Elder Fang that I’ll visit him again when I have time.”
Fang Zhendong was so furious that his eyes almost spat fire as he glared at Tangyu.
Twenty minutes later, Tangyu met with Xiaoyu, who also had intense murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
“Damn it, we’re in a fix.
We’re blocked at every turn, and expanding territory is proving to be a challenge.
Xu Hu and the others were arrested by the Eastern District police station, led personally by the Chief.
Seeking help from Deputy Chief Jiang was futile.
I only found out that the big boss of the venue we picked today turns out to be the uncle of the Chief of the Eastern District police station.
Today’s action was a bit heavy, killing one and crippling several, so the police used this as a reason to try to take us all down, damn unlucky,” Xiaoyu vented frustratedly.
Tangyu raised his eyebrows, “With the Police Chief himself getting involved, it seems we really are in trouble this time.
If we don’t utilize some significant power, it’ll be tough to get Brother Hu and the others out.”
“Boss, what should we do now?
This situation is too suffocating.
When it comes to toughness, none of us is afraid, but we can’t compete with the public security bureau either.
We haven’t even settled the Eastern District, and we’re already facing setbacks.
How can we fight the battles ahead?” Xiaoyu said.
Tangyu also sank into thought, pondering the countermeasures.
The saying that black cannot vie with white appropriately explains that, in fact, in Huaxia Country, there is no real underworld.
If you can’t overcome the white, can’t connect heaven and earth, no matter how fierce you are, you can’t jump around.
“Boss, why don’t we also play tough?
I can personally go to the head of the Eastern District Public Security Bureau, and I’m sure he won’t dare not to release our people,” Xiaoyu said, his eyes flashing with sharpness.
“We can’t act rashly, the waters of Donglin City are not that simple.
If you really touch him, our problems will only grow larger.
Provoking the government, we don’t yet have that ability.
This matter can only be resolved through the proper channels.
As long as you guys don’t have any blood on your hands, there won’t be a problem.
Don’t worry, leave this matter to me,” Tangyu said.
“Haha, alright, I know you have connections, but Lengzi and the others will have to suffer a bit more,” Xiaoyu said.
“Mhm, they can come out today, you go ahead and arrange it,” Tangyu said.
After saying goodbye to Xiaoyu, Tangyu hurried towards the Lin Group building.
It was Tangyu’s first visit to the Lin Group building; he was slightly amazed by the towering skyscraper that soared up to sixty or seventy floors.
The building of the Lin Group was indeed impressively majestic.
A single building was enough to display the heritage of a group.
Being his first visit, Tangyu was a bit unclear on directions and didn’t know where Lin Guotai was.
Just as he was about to ask someone, a voice rang out next to his ear: “You are new here, right?
I don’t seem to have seen you before?”
The moment the voice dropped, a strong scent of perfume wafted over, which was somewhat choking.
Tangyu turned and saw a tall figure standing in front of him.
The height was quite good; coupled with the five or six centimeters of heels, she was over one meter seventy.
Although her figure couldn’t be said to be particularly sexy, it was still decent, and certainly very good in the eyes of most people.
As for her looks, well, the foundation was thick, making it hard to judge, but based on this appearance alone, she was passable.
After all, as long as a woman has a good foundation, dressed up, she will be beautiful.
There is no ugly woman, only a lazy one, and there is some reason to this.
However, Tangyu preferred a more natural kind of beauty.
Such fabricated beauty didn’t quite appeal to him.
“Hmm, sort of, beauty could you tell me who you are?” Tangyu nodded and asked.
“Hehe, you don’t know me?” the beauty laughed and said.
Tangyu shook his head to indicate no, thinking to himself that he of course would not recognize her.
It was only his first day here.
Besides, you’re not some big star or gorgeous beauty, even if you were, I wouldn’t necessarily need to know you, would I?
“Hehe, I work at the company’s front desk.
You will see me daily when coming to work here, yet you don’t know me.
Well, I guess it truly is your first time at the company, so it’s no wonder you don’t know me.
Handsome guy, which department are you from?
I have quite a network in the company, maybe I can ask your department to take care of you a little.
You know, in a huge corporation like Lin Group, it’s very hard to stand out.
We must be destined to meet, and I don’t mind doing you a favor,” the beauty said with a smile.
Tangyu smiled; the beauty was really enthusiastic, but from her tone and look, Tangyu could sense a bit of sincerity.
This proved that the beauty wasn’t deliberately speaking to him in that manner for no reason; she genuinely wanted to help him.
Of course, as for why she wanted to help him, wasn’t that obvious?
“Hehe then, thanks a lot, beauty.
I’m from the security department.
I’m now looking for General Manager Lin to sign some documents.
Do you know where his office is?” Tangyu replied with a smile.
“Security department?” The beauty looked at Tangyu with a peculiar gaze; she didn’t think Tangyu seemed like someone from the security department: “I’m quite familiar with Director Guo of the security department.
I’ll say hello to him later, have him take care of you.
But, why do you need to have General Manager Lin sign this?
Surely such a trivial matter shouldn’t involve him?”
“This, I also don’t know,” Tangyu bluffed.
“I think you should still clarify it with your director.
If such minor issues trouble General Manager Lin, he will be exhausted day in day out.
Don’t make a mistake and go to General Manager Lin, if he loses his temper, the consequences could be severe.
By the way, I still don’t know your name.
My name is Lu Yao,” the beauty said.
“I’m Tangyu, thank you for the reminder, but I’ve already asked quite clearly.
It’s Director Guo who asked me to see General Manager Lin, even though I’m not sure why.
Director Guo said it was a direct order from Lin Department,” Tangyu continued his ruse.
“That’s strange, then, you should go see General Manager Lin.
His office is on the thirty-sixth floor; you can find it yourself once you go up.
It’s easy to find,” Lu Yao said.
“Mhm, thanks, Lu Yao.” Tangyu nodded, and as he was about to leave, a figure approached.
“Eh, Tangyu, what brings you here?” Lin Guotai’s butler, Uncle Zhang, approached.
“Uncle Zhang, it’s you.
I came to see Uncle Lin,” Tangyu replied.
Meanwhile, Lu Yao was stunned, staring wide-eyed at Tangyu.
She naturally recognized Uncle Zhang; he was the personal butler of General Manager Lin.
Although he held no official position, his prestige in the company was high, and even senior executives sought to please him.
Being close to the Emperor, truly a favored one indeed.
Tangyu calling General Manager Lin “Uncle Lin,” what exactly was his relationship with him?
When she thought that she had intended to cover for him, Lu Yao’s face turned red.
What a big fish he was, and here she was, having said all that earlier, it was just embarrassingly awkward.