Chapter 204 Presenting the "Bell"
Su Qian and Su Yunxi were also stunned.
These people were actually here for Chen Xuan. The crucial point was, were the wealthy businessmen from Jiangbei showing some respect to Chen Xuan? Was it an illusion?
Chen Xuan chuckled, "I didn't expect you all to come. Come in first, I'll have to find you for a drink later!"
"Yes, Mr. Chen!"
Murong Yuan and Fatty Zhang, flattered, led the Jiangbei wealthy businessmen inside.
Su Yunxi walked to Chen Xuan's side, her beautiful eyes blinking, and said with a smile, "Chen Xuan, how do you know them? I didn't know!"
"I met them occasionally in Jiangbei," Chen Xuan said with a few laughs.
Su Qian chuckled heartily, "Not bad, it's great that Chen Xuan knows so many people. Murong Yuan from Jiangbei left the Murong family and built up his own business in Jiangbei, accumulating assets worth tens of billions. People like him are worth befriending."
Chen Xuan smiled and nodded, "I understand, Uncle Su."
"Chen Xuan!"
At this moment, Wei Linlin suddenly patted Chen Xuan on the back.
Chen Xuan then turned his head.
Wei Linlin sized him up and down, saying in a critical tone, "Chen Xuan, I didn't expect you to look like a big star in a suit. I finally understand, you're hooking up with Sister Yunxi with your looks."
"Wei Linlin, what hooking up? What nonsense are you spouting? Believe it or not, I'll go tell your dad right now," Su Yunxi said, her face blushing as she rebuked him.
"It looks good, doesn't it? Sister Yunxi bought it for me herself," Chen Xuan said with a playful smile.
"Shameless!"
Although Wei Linlin said that, she still glanced at Chen Xuan again.
Admittedly, Chen Xuan was quite attractive now, especially for a young girl like Wei Linlin, who was experiencing budding emotions.
Chen Xuan touched his nose.
"I bought three jade pendants, one for Uncle Su, one for Sister Yunxi, and I bought an extra one for you."
As she spoke, Wei Linlin took out three exquisite jade pendants from her bag, giving them to Uncle Su and Su Yunxi respectively, and finally reluctantly stuffed one into Chen Xuan's hand.
"And my gift?" Chen Xuan was taken aback.
"Don't think too much about it, it was buy two get one free, this one is the free one," Wei Linlin stuck out her tongue.
Chen Xuan was both amused and speechless.
Although Wei Linlin said it unwillingly, Chen Xuan could still feel her kindness.
"Where is your father?" Su Qian asked, putting away the jade pendant with a smile.
"My dad is in the back, he'll be here shortly!" Wei Linlin replied.
Soon, Wei Changgeng walked into the hall, accompanied by none other than Elder Fang, one of the founders of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province!
Behind them followed a line of soldiers.
Su Qian finally understood why Wei Changgeng was late; it was because of Elder Fang's arrival!
"Elder Fang is here too? Elder Fang, as one of the founders of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province, didn't he publicly state that he wouldn't attend private banquets?"
The surrounding guests were not surprised to see Wei Changgeng, but they were all shocked to see Elder Fang.
Su Qian quickly walked over, "Teacher, why are you here?"
Elder Fang was considered a half-teacher to Su Qian, and even Su Qian had to be respectful.
Elder Fang looked at Chen Xuan with approval, "The Su family has found a good son-in-law, so of course I have to come."
Su Qian smiled, "Thank you for your praise, Teacher. Please, have a seat inside."
Elder Fang shook his head, "No need, I have other matters to attend to."
Su Qian understood that Elder Fang was afraid of stealing the Su family's thunder.
Elder Fang glanced at Wei Changgeng and instructed, "To prevent anyone from causing trouble, you are responsible for the security of the entire venue."
"Yes!" Wei Changgeng said solemnly.
Wei Changgeng was currently the person in charge of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in the Jiangnan region, but under Elder Fang, he was reduced to being a bodyguard.
Elder Fang nodded.
His gaze shifted to Chen Xuan, and he smiled, "Chen Xuan, remember to visit me when you have time."
Chen Xuan nodded, "I will definitely visit when I have time."
Then Elder Fang turned and left, and the soldiers who accompanied him also left after putting down their gifts.
Witnessing this scene, those who knew Chen Xuan did not find it particularly strange, but the wealthy businessmen who were unaware of Chen Xuan's strength couldn't help but frown.
Could it be that the son-in-law who was rumored to be living off the Su family was actually a genius that even Elder Fang valued?
At this moment, Murong Meng personally appeared to host the auction!
Holding the microphone, her clear voice was highly resonant, "Distinguished guests, the charity auction will begin shortly. The gifts you have brought will be sold through auction, and the proceeds will be used to help the displaced residents in the Hexi region due to the floods and rebuild their homes!"
For several consecutive days, Hexi Province experienced heavy rainfall, causing floods and displacing many people, resulting in numerous deaths.
As the saying goes, when one place is in trouble, all directions provide support, and most people agreed with this charity auction.
However, there were also some narrow-minded wealthy businessmen who complained, "Isn't this forcing people?"
"Stop complaining. Haven't you seen how many people in Hexi Province are displaced, how many houses have been flooded? Besides, how much money have you earned? It's time to do some charity." The person next to him rolled his eyes, looking displeased.
"Uncle Su, happy birthday!"
However, at this moment, a voice called out from outside.
Tang Zhenghao swaggered in.
Behind him followed a hulking brute, like an iron tower.
He was bare-chested, his muscles bulging, and he carried a massive bell on one shoulder. With every step, a dull thud echoed, and the ground trembled slightly.
Upon seeing Tang Zhenghao, Su Qian's face darkened immediately.
Just as he was about to stand up, Chen Xuan smiled, "Today is your birthday, it's not advisable to get angry. Leave this matter to me."
Su Qian glanced at the man like an iron tower behind Tang Zhenghao, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded, "The man behind Tang Zhenghao is a master from the Tang family, be careful."
Chen Xuan nodded, then narrowed his eyes and stared at Tang Zhenghao, "Tang Zhenghao, if you've come to wish Uncle Su a happy birthday, I welcome you. If you're here to cause trouble for the Su family, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Tang Zhenghao sneered repeatedly, "Is there anyone who dares to be impolite to my Central Plains Tang family? Do you think my Central Plains Tang family's internal energy grandmasters are just for show?"
The Central Plains Tang family?
The wealthy businessmen present frowned, this name sounded somewhat unfamiliar.
Suddenly, someone seemed to recall something and exclaimed, "The Central Plains Tang family? Could it be the Central Plains Tang family that is affiliated with the Su family in the capital?"
"Oh... it's that renowned martial arts family from Central Plains Province! It's said they have internal energy grandmasters!"
It seemed that quite a few people had heard this name.
Chen Xuan remained unfazed, "In your eyes, grandmasters might be valuable, but in my eyes, they are worthless!"
Tang Zhenghao snorted, "I'm here to wish Uncle Su a happy birthday today, I don't have time for your nonsense!"
After speaking, Tang Zhenghao glanced at the man like an iron tower behind him.
The man like an iron tower smashed the giant bell he was holding fiercely onto the ground. The floor instantly shattered, spreading out like a spiderweb.
Tang Zhenghao laughed heartily, "This grand bell is an antique from the Ming Dynasty. I spent a sky-high price to acquire it and specifically present it to Uncle Su."
The faces of all the guests present changed dramatically.
Giving a bell as a birthday gift, wasn't that cursing Su Qian to die sooner?
Tang Zhenghao looked at Murong Meng, "You have no discernment. This is an antique from the Ming Dynasty, why aren't you promptly auctioning it!"
Murong Meng had experienced many grand occasions, but this was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and she didn't know what to do, so she could only look to Su Yunxi for help.
Chen Xuan stared at Tang Zhenghao and coldly asked, "Did Su Ning send you?"
Although the Central Plains Tang family had some influence, Chen Xuan felt that the Central Plains Tang family would not dare to be so arrogant in Jiangnan Province. After all, this was the Su family's base of operations. Without the support of the Su family in the capital, how could he dare to pull such a stunt?
"There's no harm in telling you, it was indeed Young Master Su who sent me!"
Tang Zhenghao laughed, "Young Master Su said this is a punishment for your Su family not complying with the wishes of the Su family in the capital. Of course, if your Su family is willing to marry Su Yunxi to me, I can have someone take this grand bell and leave immediately."
Upon hearing this, an inexplicable rage surged within Chen Xuan.
This guy dared to compete with him for his wife?
He took a deep breath and coldly spat out one word: "Scram!"