Chapter 137: The Black Dragon Society Strikes (1) (Please Subscribe!)

Old Master Tang had never expected Xiang Wei to seek him out over such a matter. In the past, he might have agreed. But ever since Xiang Wei had begun secretly winning over senior members of the East Prosperity Group, Old Master Tang had been deeply disappointed in him.

Xiang Wei knew nothing of this. He stood to one side with an amused smile on his lips, thinking, You old bastard. Let’s see whether you agree or not. If you do, everything will be easy. I’ll make sure you enjoy your twilight years, and I’ll certainly let Rui’er have a wonderful time in bed. But if you refuse, that will prove you have no regard whatsoever for the friendship between you and my father. The group’s old guard will surely be disheartened. When that happens, don’t blame me for being ruthless!

After Xiang Wei finished speaking, Old Master Tang did not answer at once. He remained lying in the reclining chair, his eyes tightly shut. In his heart, he was utterly disappointed in Xiang Wei. He had given the young man chance after chance, yet Xiang Wei had only grown more outrageous. First, he had undermined Rui’er’s position at the board meeting of the East Prosperity Group. Now he even wanted Old Master Tang to marry Rui’er to him. It was nothing short of a pipe dream!

If not for the Xiang family’s years of unwavering loyalty to him, that young man would probably have died several times over by now.

After a moment’s thought, Old Master Tang said, “Wei, let’s talk about this another time. You know that Rui’er has only just returned from abroad and taken over the group’s affairs. There are still many things she hasn’t had time to handle properly, and she has also said that she doesn’t want to start a family too soon.”

Once he had realized Xiang Wei’s ambitions, Old Master Tang had abandoned the idea of marrying Rui’er to him. Now, it was even more impossible. In his heart, he had already chosen a suitable husband for his granddaughter.

Xiang Wei seemed to have expected this answer. Smiling, he said, “Grandfather Tang, do you not remember? Rui’er and I grew up together. We were childhood sweethearts, innocent companions. From the day we were born, didn’t you make a betrothal arrangement for us before my grandfather’s memorial tablet? Have you changed your mind now? If that is truly the case, please tell me. I will never force you into anything. I’m only afraid that it would disappoint my grandfather and my father.”

During Lin Fan’s previous visits to the Tang residence, Xiang Wei had learned of them through some of the servants. In addition, Lin Fan had appeared at the company as Tang Rui’s boyfriend. Xiang Wei refused to believe that Old Master Tang knew nothing of these matters. Clearly, this man named Lin Fan was the reason the old bastard had changed his mind. If Xiang Wei did not pressure him, he would have no chance at all.

Old Master Tang already knew what had happened at the company. He had even asked Tang Rui about it privately, and naturally understood that Lin Fan had deliberately spoken that way in order to solve a problem for his granddaughter.

Tang Rui had also told him that Xiang Wei had stood on her side and helped her. Yet Old Master Tang had not explained anything to her. The two of them had grown up together, and if Tang Rui learned that Xiang Wei had approached her with designs on the Tang family’s assets, Old Master Tang knew she would be heartbroken. For her sake, he had kept Xiang Wei’s ambitions from her.

As for Lin Fan’s pretending to be Tang Rui’s boyfriend, Old Master Tang considered it completely unimportant. What mattered was that Lin Fan had helped Tang Rui resolve the company’s crisis. Besides, who could say that a fake boyfriend could never become a real one?

At Xiang Wei’s words, a murderous glint flashed through Uncle Wu’s eyes. Xiang Wei had always been extremely disrespectful toward him. Whenever they met, he would not even offer a greeting, instead carrying himself with an arrogant, overbearing air. But out of consideration for Xiang Wei’s father and grandfather, Uncle Wu had said nothing.

This time, however, the young man had dared to speak to Old Master Tang in such a manner. Uncle Wu clearly had no intention of indulging him any longer. Otherwise, before long, Xiang Wei’s fox tail would be sticking into the heavens.

Seeing the smug look on Xiang Wei’s face while Old Master Tang continued to answer with his eyes closed, Uncle Wu stepped forward and pointed at Xiang Wei’s nose.

“Impudent! Who do you think you are, to speak to the old master like that? Even your father and grandfather would never dare address him so disrespectfully!”

Xiang Wei was still somewhat wary of Uncle Wu. Unlike Old Master Tang, Uncle Wu did not indulge him; he even gave him cold looks from time to time. And although Uncle Wu was no longer young, his skills were beyond question. Xiang Wei knew that if the old man decided to teach him a lesson, it would be no trouble at all.

So this time, he did not dare put on airs. He hurriedly took a small step back and was just about to speak when there came a knock at the door.

Uncle Wu walked over and opened it. After the person outside whispered a few words to him, he immediately returned and leaned toward Old Master Tang’s ear.

“Old master, people from the Black Dragon Society have arrived. They wish to see you again.”

“Let them in this time.” Old Master Tang nodded, then turned to Xiang Wei. “Wei, you may leave first. I can forgive your rudeness today.”

Xiang Wei clenched his teeth hard and cursed inwardly. Those people had arrived at the worst possible moment. But since Old Master Tang had spoken, he naturally did not dare turn against him then and there. With great reluctance, he could only leave.

“Old master, this boy from the Xiang family is becoming more outrageous by the day. Should we find someone to…” Uncle Wu made a slashing motion across his throat.

Old Master Tang shook his head and sighed. “No. In the past, Xiang Wei’s grandfather and father were unfailingly loyal to the Tang family. They devoted themselves to managing our businesses. Until Xiang Wei does something truly excessive, we cannot make a move against him. It would chill the hearts of our old brothers.”

“But that boy has no idea how fortunate he is. He actually dared to threaten you,” Uncle Wu said indignantly.

“Young people are always impulsive. He thinks that because he and Old Huang have gained the support of some people beneath them in the group, they now have the power to disregard me?” Old Master Tang gave a derisive laugh. “They truly have no idea how high the sky is or how deep the earth. We know every move made by him and Old Huang. Could they really stir up any great storm?”

Although Old Master Tang was now advanced in age and had long since retired from the underworld, he had once been a formidable figure who dominated the Central Plains. He still had plenty of people at his disposal.

In his eyes, the forces Xiang Wei currently controlled were insignificant. If he wished, he could uproot them all within a few days. He simply could not bear to leave the Xiang family without an heir. After all, he had watched Xiang Wei grow up.

Moreover, after Lin Fan’s conflict with Xiang Wei at the company, Old Master Tang knew that Xiang Wei’s temperament meant he would certainly hold a grudge and seek an opportunity for revenge. For that reason, he intended to leave Xiang Wei for Lin Fan to deal with.

“Come to think of it, so much time has passed. Has Xiao Fan still not arrived?” Old Master Tang sat up and took a sip of tea.

“He has. The people downstairs just reported that he returned with Rui’er,” Uncle Wu said with a faint smile.

From his perspective, he rather liked seeing Lin Fan and Tang Rui together. They were a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman made for each other.

“They came back together? Ha ha!” Old Master Tang burst into laughter. He then continued, “Have Xiao Fan come to the study in a little while. And, Little Wu, what do you think the Black Dragon Society wants with me this time?”

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