After hearing Liu Ruilong's whisper, a hint of displeasure, and a trace of disdain appeared in Yuan Liangping's eyes.
What was his status? To expel a guest from a banquet, even if that guest had sneaked in, he could not afford to lose face.
"We'll talk later!"
However, Liu Ruilong was his subordinate and a key pawn in his entire plan for Jiangbei, so he couldn't scold him harshly. He just said this.
Then, he saw two elderly men with extraordinary bearing talking in a corner.
His eyes lit up, he patted Liu Ruilong's shoulder to signal him, and strode over.
"Elder Tang, Mr. Luo!"
He called out and smiled, "Thank you both for gracing us with your presence. It's a pleasure for Liangping to have you attend the banquet!"
Those two were indeed Elder Tang Dezheng and Luo Jiuzhang, a shareholder of Shengshi.
"Young Master Yuan personally invited me, how could I refuse?"
Luo Jiuzhang said with a smile.
Tang Dezheng also nodded.
Given their status, they were well aware of Yuan Liangping's intentions.
They did not oppose it, but they were not particularly enthusiastic either.
Integrating the business forces of the two rivers was not a bad thing; it could accelerate the economic development of the two rivers and achieve greater things.
But they also understood that such matters depended on who was in charge.
If the person had sufficient influence and prestige, and could act impartially, they would naturally be happy to see it.
However, Yuan Liangping, as the person in charge, was a bit too young.
Although his background, status, and capabilities were not bad, they were not enough for these shrewd old foxes to fully approve.
Therefore, their attitude was somewhat ambiguous, and they naturally would not explicitly express their support.
"Mr. Luo is too kind. The current era is changing rapidly. With your support, Jiangbei will surely become a dazzling pearl..."
At this, Yuan Liangping enthusiastically began to elaborate on his grand vision.
Elder Tang and Luo Jiuzhang listened with smiles, occasionally echoing him, but not showing excessive enthusiasm.
A short distance away, Huang Bowen asked, "Young Master Liu, what did Young Master Yuan say?"
"We'll talk later!"
Liu Ruilong's expression was not good. He grumbled, "Let that brat enjoy the food and drinks a while longer. When Brother Ping is free, he'll be told to scram with his tail between his legs!"
Yuan Liangping was doing his best to impress them.
At this moment, a graceful figure walked by.
Elder Tang waved, "Qingying, come here, I'll introduce you."
The slender figure approached, it was Tang Qingying.
"Grandpa?"
Tang Qingying, holding a wine glass, called out.
"Young Master Yuan, let me introduce you. This is my granddaughter, Qingying."
"Qingying, this is Young Master Yuan. Get acquainted!"
Tang Qingying offered a polite smile.
Today, she was wearing a striking and unique silver off-the-shoulder long dress, elegant and individualistic. Coupled with her tall and well-proportioned figure, she was dazzlingly beautiful.
Yuan Liangping quickly said, "I have long heard of Miss Tang's name. It is a pleasure to finally meet you today. You are indeed stunning."
"Haha, you young people chat amongst yourselves,"
Elder Tang chuckled and said, "This old man can't stand for long and needs to rest. Qingying, Grandpa is old and my thinking can't keep up. You represent Grandpa and ponder these matters more!"
With that, he turned and left.
Luo Jiuzhang nodded with a smile and also left.
A hint of helplessness appeared in Tang Qingying's eyes.
She knew that her grandfather was more interested in the antiques at the auction.
"Miss Tang, I heard you recently returned from abroad? Do you know about the Rothschild family?"
"Of course," Tang Qingying said, "They are the largest financial conglomerate in the world."
"Miss Tang, being abroad, you naturally know the terrifying influence of financial conglomerates in various fields. In this era, capital is king..."
Yuan Liangping calmly expounded his ideas to Tang Qingying.
Elder Tang was not very interested in these matters, but the younger generation was different. Perhaps Tang Qingying would be easier to persuade.
Tang Qingying listened with a smile and slowly walked to the edge of the venue.
Her gaze swept across and she suddenly saw a figure in the distant dining area that left a deep impression on her.
Mr. Chen from Villa No. 1?
She knew that Mr. Chen disliked being disturbed, so she naturally wouldn't approach rashly.
But deep down, she subconsciously compared Yuan Liangping with Mr. Chen. They were around the same age, and it seemed Yuan Liangping was more charismatic.
Yet, for some reason, she felt that this Young Master Yuan was far inferior to that Mr. Chen?
"Miss Tang, you can consider it. If you are willing to accept, the future Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce will have a place for Miss Tang."
Yuan Liangping was tactful. After a general introduction, he didn't press further and smiled, "Please enjoy the banquet tonight, Miss Tang. Have a pleasant evening."
With that, he turned back.
There were many other guests at the banquet whom he needed to win over.
"Brother Ping!"
But at this moment, Liu Ruilong, who had been following at a moderate distance, sidled up, pointed to the dining area, and said, "It's that guy, he snuck in. He's extremely annoying. He said this banquet is boring and dull, and that the attendees are all hypocrites, with very low standards."
"This guy is so smug, it makes me furious!"
Liu Ruilong seized the opportunity and embellished his words.
He wasn't foolish. He knew that Yuan Liangping didn't want to do anything that would tarnish his reputation. So, he and Huang Bowen put their heads together and came up with this plan to instigate Yuan Liangping.
Yuan Liangping frowned upon hearing this.
Although the banquet was prepared on short notice, he had mobilized a large amount of manpower and resources, exerting his connections and abilities to the fullest.
Therefore, he regarded this highly publicized banquet in Hangjiang as his masterpiece, and naturally felt displeased at being slandered like this.
He looked over in that direction and was momentarily stunned.
It was Chen Fan.
"He doesn't have any other companions? Is he attending the banquet alone?"
Yuan Liangping asked.
"I didn't see anyone else. That woman beside him should be his companion."
Liu Ruilong hadn't inquired further and answered directly.
Not seeing the owner of Villa No. 1 made Yuan Liangping even more displeased.
He pondered for a moment, a cold smile playing on his lips, and said, "Ruilong, contact General Manager Hai of the hotel and arrange for security personnel to escort this person out."
"However, remember, this is your own initiative, not my intention, understand?"
Liu Ruilong's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded.
"Go!"
Yuan Liangping did not explain.
With Yuan Liangping's implied consent, Liu Ruilong had no more reservations. He nodded and immediately went to find the hotel's security chief and contact the hotel manager.
Soon, he gathered several capable security guards.
He led them, swaggering, towards the dining area.
Huang Bowen followed Liu Ruilong, feeling triumphant and extremely expectant.
With Young Master Yuan's backing, let's see how Chen Fan could still cause trouble.
Even if Chen Fan had some background and was good at fighting, what could he do alone against Young Master Yuan?
If Chen Fan offended Young Master Yuan to death, his fate would surely be miserable.
Even if he had a connection with Hai Se Wei and Mei Hui Zi, those two women were abroad and couldn't intervene from such a distance.
Tang Qingying hesitated for a long time, but decided not to disturb Chen Fan for the time being.
After all, knowing that Chen Fan lived in Villa No. 1, she could find him anytime.
Going up now would merely be a brief greeting, and there were no topics that could deepen their relationship.
Moreover, she always felt a sense of inexplicable pressure when facing Mr. Chen.
Especially after her incompetent brother had his hand pierced by Mr. Chen with chopsticks, she subconsciously maintained a more cautious attitude towards Chen Fan.
However, she still kept an eye on that side.
It was at this moment that she suddenly saw Liu Ruilong, Huang Bowen, and others leading security guards towards the dining area, heading straight for Chen Fan with an aggressive air.
What happened?
Tang Qingying showed surprise.