The thirteen prominent families who kept provoking Li Qianfan to go to the Blackwater Forest.
The dark web, secretly stirring up trouble.
The Yao family, who had been publicly humiliated by Li Qianfan last night, along with International Ruixue and others, all seized the Robben incident as an opportunity and decided to create a stir today.
To this end, they summoned all the reporters they could invite to the scene.
The scale of this event was grand.
However, Li Qianfan was not satisfied.
He wanted to make it more sensational!
Only then could he live up to his status as Young Master Li, known as the world's foremost prodigal son.
Li Santiao would absolutely obey his young master's arrangements. After agreeing, he turned and quickly walked out.
After instructing Santiao to do his task, Li Qianfan asked Murong Mingyuan, "Where is the kitchen?"
At the entrance of the disco, Li Santiao was directing people to set up a stage.
Inside the kitchen.
With the help of two beautiful women, Li Qianfan, wearing a small apron around his waist, held a rolling pin and a pestle, among other things, as he prepared his exclusive facial cleanser.
Li Santiao's ability to get things done was quite high.
In just half an hour, he had erected a stage about thirty square meters at the entrance of the disco.
Red carpet was laid out.
Large speakers were set up.
A red banner was hung—
As the music started, seven or eight scantily clad girls immediately began dancing enthusiastically.
The crowd below grew larger and larger.
In addition to those who came specifically looking for trouble, many uninformed spectators also stopped to watch as they passed by.
"Young Master Li is answering reporters' questions?"
"Wow, who gave this cowardly, debauched fellow the guts to be so high-profile in Sijiu?"
"Especially now that he is the source of the vampire virus, and he injured International Ruixue's Robben last night."
"I really don't understand, where does he get the nerve to do this?"
At this moment, the crowd below quickly exceeded two thousand people, all of them filled with confusion and murmuring amongst themselves.
Tang Xiaoni also arrived at the scene.
To ensure her safety, not only was Tang Wenyuan personally accompanying her, but the Tang family had also sent several security guards.
Tang Xiaoni, dressed in a black trench coat, black hat, and black mask, had her hands in her pockets and remained silent.
However, Tang Wenyuan could clearly sense that his younger sister was feeling very down and was not in good spirits.
The Tang family did not approve of Tang Xiaoni coming here.
Because of the Robben incident, Tang Xiaoni was now at the center of public attention.
At this time, staying home or simply leaving Sijiu would have been the most sensible course of action.
But she insisted on coming here—
Tang Wenyuan knew that if the reporters pressed Li Qianfan about the Robben incident, "Little Mud Soup" would undoubtedly stand up and do her utmost to protect him.
"Xiaoni," Tang Wenyuan said softly, "Judging by Young Master Li's fearless demeanor, you don't need to worry."
Tang Xiaoni did not speak, but quietly watched the entrance of the disco.
After being met with a lack of response, Tang Wenyuan casually looked around privately.
He saw familiar faces—
Yao Dongping, with two dark circles under his eyes, was not far away, speaking in low tones with a few foreigners.
He also saw Shen Congxin from the Shen family and others.
And!
"I didn't expect the CEO of Hongye Information, Ding Xiaolang, to personally attend as well."
When Tang Wenyuan saw Ding Xiaolang, surrounded by several bodyguards, standing very discreetly in the crowd, he breathed a sigh of relief.
With Ding Xiaolang present, some people, even if they tried their hardest, wouldn't be able to make much of a splash.
Besides, the people from Li Family Village would never stand idly by while their village chief was being bullied.
Tang Wenyuan's worries were like fretting over nothing.
Another song ended—
The seven or eight scantily clad girls who had been dancing hot dances bowed to the audience in thanks before leaving the stage.
This also signaled the official commencement of Young Master Li's press conference!!
A woman in a white trench coat, her hair elegantly swept up, slowly walked onto the stage.
Wow!
Who is this woman?
So beautiful!
Where have I been in the streets and alleys of Sijiu that I've never seen such a stunner?
All the admirers in the audience stared intently at the woman, chattering amongst themselves.
After the woman ascended the stage, she held the microphone with both hands and coughed lightly.
The noisy chatter from the audience immediately ceased.
"Good morning, dear reporters and esteemed guests!"
The woman's voice was as soft and melodious as flowing water, "Allow me to introduce myself, I am Jiao Yin. I will be the host for Young Master Li's press conference today. On behalf of Young Master Li, I warmly welcome all of you to his press conference on this sunny morning."
Jiao Yin?
What a pleasant name.
Especially since this name perfectly matched her soft and charming voice, truly a delicate and enchanting sound.
It was a pity that such a fine piece of jade had been sullied by a pig.
Many admirers grumbled in their hearts.
Yao Dongping, Shen Congxin, and others looked at Jiao Yin with envy and jealousy: "Heaven is blind to let such a stunning beauty become that good-for-nothing's plaything!"
Ding Xiaolang rolled her eyes in exasperation and thought, "Youngster Qianfan certainly takes after his father."
Tang Xiaoni's eyes, however, noticeably dimmed: "No wonder Brother Qianfan didn't come to find me after returning to the mainland from Kunlun. It turns out that besides the few women I already know about, he also has women like this who can have whatever they desire."
Jiao Yin paid no attention to how the audience viewed her.
She was merely performing according to Li Qianfan's instructions.
After speaking for a few minutes of empty pleasantries—
Jiao Yin raised her voice, "Now, let us welcome Young Master Li to the stage with thunderous applause!"
Tang Xiaoni was the first to applaud.
Tang Wenyuan, after raising his hand, touched his nose, feeling somewhat awkward.
With so many people present—
Apart from Tang Xiaoni, no one else applauded!
Ding Xiaolang, as an elder, felt it inappropriate to join in Youngster Qianfan's antics.
Yao Dongping and the others were disdainful.
The reporters, on the other hand, didn't take it seriously.
As for the spectators: "There's no benefit for us, why should we applaud?"
As a result—
Tang Xiaoni's applause seemed particularly lonely, stiff, and even jarring.
It also inevitably attracted everyone's attention.
"Xiaoni, stop applauding," Tang Wenyuan said, feeling even more embarrassed as his sister became the center of attention, and he whispered to her.
Tang Xiaoni stopped applauding.
She looked at Yao Dongping and the others with a sarcastic gaze, her mouth almost stretching to her ears.
Tang Xiaoni removed her mask and hat, casually put them into her trench coat pocket, and then—
Raised her hands high—
And applauded with all her might!!
Only then did everyone understand that she had stopped applauding earlier to remove her hat and mask.
She wanted everyone to see that the only one applauding for Li Qianfan was Tang Xiaoni.
Ignoring everyone's curious glances!
The applause was lonely.
Monotonous.
Sharp.
Yet it did not cease.
Seeing his sister's defiant expression, Tang Wenyuan's nose suddenly felt a sting of emotion.
He abruptly raised his hands and, as he applauded vigorously, cursed at his bodyguards, "All of you, applaud with me! Welcome Young Master Li and await the press conference!"
The bodyguards quickly raised their hands and applauded.
With the addition of a few more people, the applause became noticeably louder.
However, there were now over two thousand spectators.
Even though the five members of the Tang family clapped until their hands were sore, the applause remained monotonous and solitary.
Tch—
Yao Dongping and the others were even more disdainful.
They were in excellent spirits, as if Li Qianfan not receiving applause could somehow alleviate the humiliation he suffered last night!
Then, another round of applause sounded.
It was Ding Xiaolang.
Given the circumstances, as a foster mother, she had to show support for her "cub."
Ding Xiaolang and the seven or eight bodyguards around her began to clap, and the applause became significantly louder.
However, the people from Li Family Village remained silent.
Clapping for the village chief was not as important as hiding their identities and observing certain individuals amidst the crowd.
Of the many people present, only Ding Xiaolang, Tang Xiaoni, and about a dozen others were clapping.
The rest remained indifferent.
Yao Dongping and the others chuckled inwardly, looking at the Tang siblings as if they were fools.
However, no one dared to look at Ding Xiaolang with such a gaze.
Who would dare—
Ding Xiaolang would truly have her bodyguards slap them on the spot!
"Heh heh, this Li fellow has truly embarrassed himself."
As Yao Dongping and the others chuckled inwardly, Jiao Yin on stage spoke, "Now, I announce!"
Yao Dongping and the others inwardly responded, "Now announce that Li Qianfan will sheepishly take the stage."
Jiao Yin, holding the microphone, spoke clearly, "The press conference for Young Master Li is hereby canceled!"
Huh?
Canceled?
Li Qianfan had set up a stage, but he didn't appear, and it was canceled?
No way.
If you cancel it, wouldn't all our previous efforts be in vain?
Yao Dongping and everyone else present were stunned when Jiao Yin made this announcement.
A reporter blurted out, "May I ask why it is being canceled?"
Jiao Yin replied calmly, "Because there was no applause."