Ouyang Qian and Li Dan were initially astonished after hearing Jiang Xiu's words then burst out laughing. Cheng Lingsu's complexion turned ugly, her gaze akin to sharp blades itching to dice Jiang Xiu into pieces.
"ENOUGH!"
Cheng Lingsu was running out of patience as she glowered at Jiang Xiu, "I know you feel inferior and want to overtake us, but telling tales like these will only make us laugh."
"It's due to the Tang family, right?"
"Don't act foolishly, Jiang Xiu. The Tang family isn't that simple. The more capital they invest in you, the more dangerous tasks you'll have to do for them."
"There's no free lunch in this world."
Jiang Xiu shook his head, "This Deity has already told you, but you don't believe it. Nothing can be done about this, do as you wish, okay?" After saying this, he closed the door before Cheng Lingsu could react.
"You dare to close the door on me?"
"Scoundrel!"
Cheng Lingsu kicked the iron door with force.
I'm advising him with kind intentions, and he actually didn't even listen to me.
Before Jiang Xiu was always at her beck and call, considering each of her words as a boon, but now he was acting in such a manner.
"Susu, I almost died from laughing. Jiang Xiu can really brag, he actually says he's Mr. Jiang…"
"I am Mr. Ouyang…"
"I am Mr. Li…"
During the afternoon high tide, Ye Wenchen, Cheng Lingsu and the rest had come to the Bayview Platform. The grandeur of the paying respects ceremony had really exceeded their imagination.
All the genuine power holders of Jiang City had arrived. Not only that, but many of the local bosses of Hang City were also rushing over one after other. All these VIP's had assembled together.
They were here to look at the magnificent river tides as well as to witness the paying respects ceremony.
"It's very extravagant!"
The astonishing fact was that many of these people were acting like little thugs who didn't even possess the qualification to sit. Ye Wenchen noticed that people of the same level as Zhong Likan and Brother Zhong were all standing.
"Is this the influence of Jiangnan's Wang family and Jiang City's Mr. Jiang?"
"Which one is Mr. Wang?"
"Which one is Mr. Jiang?"
Someone pointed towards a man standing far away. He was facing the Qian River's tides, which rose up to 5-6 m high. Standing alone before such an oppressive scenery indeed emphasized his grand aspirations. However, no one knew how Wang Xuehai was feeling right now.
"So that's Mr. Wang!"
Ouyang Qian muttered quietly, feeling that Mr. Wang possessed an awe-inspiring presence. She had heard from her family members that the Wang family had a 200-year old heritage and was quite influential at Jiangnan, having higher influence than the provincial government. There was no doubt that the Ouyang family would strike it rich if they could build good relations with the Wang family. She vaguely remembered her father's reverent gaze.
Today, such a persona was so close to her.
"Very impressive!"
Li Dan commented.
The girls were all smitten. Even Cheng Lingsu's face became flushed. Many people looked at the charts on Forbes to see who was wealthy but Cheng Hanlin had once told her that the wealthy people are those influential families and clans. He believed that the genuine richest person in Jiangnan was Wang family's head, Wang Xuehai.
"This is a true man!"
Ye Wenchen sighed ruefully.
He had finally seen the elegance possessed by a great persona.
Crash!
The sounds of waves striking at the rocks were audible, and the air filled with the scent of river water. Everyone had arrived, but the most important Mr. Jiang was missing.
"What's the matter?"
"How come Mr. Jiang hasn't arrived?"
According to the norm, as Mr. Jiang was paying respects, he had to lower his attitude. But making Mr. Wang wait like this was really discourteous and even seemed like a provocation.
The Qin family members present there became anxious. Tang Zhenshan said, "Why hasn't he come yet? It wouldn't end well if he offends Mr. Wang."
"You're right!" Boss Zhong's brows locked up.
Mr. Wang personally appearing today was miles away from the treatment of Lin Zhenbei. All the members from Jiang City could feel this.
"If Mr. Jiang doesn't appear soon, I fear that this good occasion will turn into a disaster."
The consequences of Mr. Wang's rage wasn't something they were willing to imagine. They felt that it would no doubt result in the disappearance of Mr. Jiang.
No one knew when Mr. Wang's patience would run out. The mood became extremely nervous, making them all hold a pin-drop silence. Only the sounds of waves were audible.
At this moment, someone announced the arrival of a VIP -
"Wang family's Old Madame Wang has arrived."
Everyone became rattled.
They knew about Mr. Wang in Jiangnan, but also knew that the Wang family also had an Iron Lady who always kept her words. It was Mr. Wang's mother, Old Madame Wang.
The gallery watched as a gray-haired old lady walked inside with high spirits.
"Old Madame Wang!"
"Old Madame Wang!"
No matter they knew about her or not, everyone called out simultaneously after seeing her. Old Madame Wang wore an affectionate smile yet also didn't lose out in terms of awe.
"Mr. Jiang is too presumptuous. Even Old Madame Wang has arrived, but he has yet to appear."
"Right, that Surname Jiang really doesn't know the immensity of the heavens."
As for Ye Wenchen and the rest, they were too excited, "We've really struck gold today. We were not only able to see Mr. Wang but also blessed by Old Madame Wang's presence.
Tang Zhenshan had never seen Old Madame Wang as he didn't have the qualifications to know her. His legs began to tremble as Mr. Jiang still hadn't appeared even though Old Madame Wang had arrived.
At this moment, Tang Wenchong answered a call then asked Old Madame Wang, "Mr. Jiang asks whether you have brought all the things?"
"Audacious!"
Ningde prefecture's Wei Dachong shouted. He was a rich and powerful person of Ningde and also an ally of the Wang family. He had spent an enormous amount of resources to obtain the Wang family's patronage.
That's the reason he couldn't tolerate this.
"Who does Jiang Luoxia think he is that he can question Old Madame Wang?"
"It's fine!" The Old Madame waved her hands, "Mr. Jiang can do it… Let alone question this old lady, he can even make this old lady handle things for him."
Everyone was stunned.
Old Madame Wang's words seem respectful?
What's happening?
Is Jiang Luoxia that strong?
"This little brother, tell Mr. Jiang that all the things are here."
As soon as she said this, the sounds of a helicopter rising up came through from behind the villa zone. It gradually approached towards them. "Mr. Jiang asks whether the amount is right?"
Old Madame Wang's face morphed, "Of course!"
"Mr. Jiang said that if the amount is right, please tell Mr. Wang to bring it over to the helicopter."
Old Madame Wang hesitated, but only for a moment.
"Xuehai!"
Wang Xuehai turned back with a scowl on his face, suppressing his rage. He was torn with grief as he received the bag filled with the documents.
There are 80% of the Wang family's assets in here, are we going to give it away just like this?"
"Talk well with Mr. Jiang."
Wang Xuehai took the bag while clenching his teeth and climbed up the ladder thrown down from the helicopter. It was easy for a peak Supreme Stage expert like him to climb the ladder.
Tang Wenchong said, "Mr. Jiang asks what's the value of the things inside the bag?"
Old Madame Wang's face turned ugly, her face turning paler as sweat formed at her forehead. "As requested, it's 80% of the Wang family's assets. Our total assets are worth 10 billion. There are assets worth 8 billion in there. My Wang family only has the Wang family Gardens left."
Everyone finally realized that something was wrong. It appeared that it was the Wang family paying respects to Jiang Luoxia instead of the reverse.
"What's happening?"
Tang Zhenshan and the others were stunned.
"AAAHHHHH!"
A scream originated from the helicopter. The cabin door opened, and Wang Xuehai was held outside mid-air.
The people below panicked.
Old Madame Wang's legs lost strength, almost falling to the ground due to the fear. She shouted towards the helicopter, "Mr. Jiang, we can discuss this properly. Please don't injure my son."
A silhouette explored out from the cabin, speaking with an ice-cold tone, "This Deity gave your Wang family a chance, but you let it go to waste."
"Don't blame this Deity for acting ruthlessly now."
Old Madame Wang cried out in fear, "NOOO!"
She knelt down, "This old lady was ignorant. I'll immediately make someone arrange it so that Mr. Jiang doesn't lose out even a cent!"
"It's too late!"
Jiang Xiu said mercilessly.
Old Madame Wang was furious at being denied a chance to bargain, "Jiang Luoxia, do you really want to fight to the death with my Wang family? The Wang family will never let you off if you dare harm even a hair on my son."
"Is that so?"
His hand pushed out and threw Wang Xuehai off from the helicopter.
"AAAAHHHHH!"
The helicopter was currently at an altitude equivalent to a 23 storied building.
Wang Xuehai fell from such a height and then…
Splat!
Even if he was a peak Supreme Stage expert, he ended up as nothing but a pile of flesh and blood.