He was in his late twenties. He was handsome and bore a noble aura.
The guests started talking among themselves when they saw him.
Their eyes sparkled as they greeted him. “Young Master Luo!”
He was Luo Yu, the First Young Master of Luo Enterprises.
“It’s good that you’re here, First Young Master Luo! There’s a lunatic here humiliating the Old Master,” Zhao Changfeng shouted urgently as he squeezed past the crowd.
As he spoke, he pointed an indignant finger at Tang Hao.
“This guy is brazenly stupid! He’s even asking the Old Master to come out and meet him! Don’t you think that he’s a lunatic too?”
Luo Yu immediately became angry.
Zhao Changfeng was ecstatic when he saw that. That Tang kid would be dead meat once First Young master Luo became angry!
The other guests also thought the same thing.
First Young Master Luo must be furious at the person who had brazenly challenged the Luo family’s authority.
Luo Yu looked toward where everyone was looking. When his eyes met the boy, he was stunned, then his expression changed.
He did not look angry anymore, but instead, he looked respectful and even fearful.
Everyone around him was stunned. They could not believe what they saw.
Why would the First Young Master Luo show that expression toward a lunatic?
The ensuing scene caused them to be dumbstruck.
Luo Yu squeezed past the crowd and quickly walked next to Tang Hao. “I am so sorry for the oversight, Grandmaster Tang!” He said while smiling widely, “Grandfather asked me to wait for you at the entrance, but I had to walk away for a while because I had to attend to something in the house.
“I didn’t expect things to get serious while I was away. I am so sorry! Please forgive me, Grandmaster!”
The surroundings descended into a deathly silence.
The guests, servants, and bodyguards all stood stiffly on the spot, as though they had turned into stone.
Zhao Changfeng’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
What was he witnessing?
The First Young Master of the Luo family was so respectful toward that kid. Furthermore, he called him ‘Grandmaster’. What was most shocking of all was that Old Master Luo had requested the First Young Master to personally attend to him at the entrance!
‘How… is this possible?’
Who was the Luo family compared to a windfall tycoon from a small mountain village?
‘This is ridiculous! Am I dreaming?’
Meanwhile, the servant was trembling and his face was pale.
That person was not a lunatic but a very important guest!
The bodyguards also trembled as they slunk away.
They felt fortunate that Young Master Luo had arrived just on time. Otherwise, they would be finished if they laid a finger on the important guest!
Tang Hao stood there and coldly regarded the First Young Master.
First Young Master Luo carried himself better than Luo Feng. He was more [composed and experienced].
“Don’t mention it!” Tang Hao nodded.
Luo Yu breathed a sigh of relief. “This way please, Grandmaster Tang!” He bowed slightly and made way for Tang Hao.
Tang Hao said nothing and walked ahead.
Everyone eventually came to their senses and exclaimed in surprise.
“Oh my god! Just who is he?” Everyone discussed hotly among themselves.
They regarded Tang Hao with curiosity and awe. That kid must have been far more than a windfall tycoon from a mountain village.
They chatted among themselves as they walked into the manor, leaving Zhao Changfeng standing there with a dazed expression.
Another commotion happened when they went into the house.
Everyone’s gaze was focused at the boy led into the hall by First Young Master Luo.
That person must have been someone important to be escorted personally by First Young Master Luo. However, they had not seen him before.
‘That person looks like a teenager. He’s too young!’
Everyone discussed hotly among themselves.
Luo Yu led Tang Hao to one corner of the hall.
The hall was very big. It could hold about a thousand people at once.
A few people walked over from a corner. The person in the lead was none other than Old Master Luo. The other people were either middle-aged or old like Old Master Luo. All of them looked like figures of authority.
“You’re here, Grandmaster Tang!” Old Master Luo said with a hearty smile as he walked over.
Everyone who heard that was surprised.
They could not believe that Old Master Luo could be so friendly and courteous toward that kid.
The people who followed behind Old Master Luo were also surprised.
Old Master Luo greeted the boy as a Grandmaster. It meant that he was a cultivator.
The typical layperson would not come into contact with cultivators or people with supernatural powers, but people of their social status would have come into contact with them in some capacity.
“Grandmaster Tang!” They also greeted Tang Hao with a smile.
They would rather make friends than enemies with cultivators.
“Here, Grandmaster Tang, let me introduce you to these people,” Old Master Luo said as he gestured toward the people behind him.
Those people were like Old Master Luo. They were important figures in the business world of Province Z.
Tang Hao remembered all of their names and greeted them in turn.
They chatted for a while before going elsewhere. Tang Hao took a glass of alcohol and sat down near the corner of the hall.
People occasionally came to chat with him in an attempt to make friends. Tang Hao saw through their intentions and casually dismissed them after a short chat.
Chapter 250 - Another Encounter With Ling Wei
The mood in the hall was festive.
Everyone at the party was the society’s elite. They chatted casually and happily among themselves.
Tang Hao sat at one corner of the hall. He was feeling bored.
He was not too fond of mingling among the upper echelons of society.
Back at the Han family dinner party, he had Han Yutong with him, and they enjoyed themselves by eating to their heart’s content. The Luo family dinner party was different. The food would be served when everyone was seated. That meant that he still had to wait.
Suddenly, he heard a commotion near the entrance.
The commotion spread throughout the hall.
“President Ling is here!”
“What? Ling the Femme Fatale is here?”
Everyone rushed toward the front door.
Tang Hao was surprised. ‘President Ling? Is it her?’
He stood up and walked toward the front door.
He looked past the crowd and noticed a female figure walking toward the door.
She looked like she had walked out of a dream. She wore a sky-blue evening gown that looked lavish and elegant.
The evening gown was form-fitting, which accentuated the curves of her body. Her body was slender and tall, and her flawless legs attracted everyone’s attention.
What was more attractive was her perfect face. It shone under the bright lights.
The hall became silent as she walked in.
Everyone’s eyes glazed over.
Even Tang Hao was also stunned when he saw her.
He had met that woman twice before the party. The first time, she was drunk and had a seductive charm. The second time, she was in her work clothes, and she carried a professional air.
This was the third time he met her, and she looked blindingly beautiful.
The atmosphere in the hall changed completely after her arrival.
After a short silence, the hall exploded with excited voices.
“President Ling!”
Many people rushed forward to greet
her.
Everyone looked at her with admiration and enthusiasm.
Not only did she have a beautiful figure, but she also had an extraordinary social status. As the president of Tai An Group, she was one of the top figures in the business world of Province Z.
She walked over with a charming smile and nodded at the people around her.
She was courteous but did not attempt to be intimate with anyone. Even so, she attracted everyone’s attention no matter where she went.
Soon, Old Master Luo came over and greeted her enthusiastically.
She was handed the reins of Tai An Group at a young age and managed it incredibly well. In their eyes, she was not only a beautiful woman, but she was also a very capable one.
The atmosphere in the hall became more festive than ever.
The dinner was about to start. Everyone found their seats and sat down.
Tang Hao randomly picked a seat and sat down too.
Ling Wei looked around in all directions, trying to find a suitable seat.
Suddenly, her eyes focused on a certain spot as she curiously regarded a person sitting there.
Then, her eyes sparkled and she walked toward Tang Hao.
“So it’s you!” She said with a smile. “I thought that I had mistaken you for someone else!”
Then, she sat down next to Tang Hao.
Everyone was dumbstruck when they saw that.
‘Who the hell is that guy? Where did he come from?
‘Old Master Luo was respectful of him, and now he’s so close with President Ling.’
Everyone admired him, even though they were equally as shocked.
“Long time no see, President Ling!” Tang Hao greeted her with a smile.
Ling Wei straightened her jet-black hair. “It’s been a while! About two months, I think?”
Then, she sighed. “Too bad though!”
“What’s wrong?”
“Too bad I didn’t manage to convince you to sell me your recipe last time. Your Bingji Beauty Cream seems to be selling very well! I’ve also given it a try. The results are amazing, even better than the beauty cream you gave me the last time!” Ling Wei said.
“Your Tai An Group is so big. One less product won’t even cause a dent in its earnings!” Tang Hao said.
“That’s not the same thing. Tai An Group was started by my father. I’ve yet to leave my mark on it.”
Then, Ling Wei leaned closer to Tang Hao and stared at him unblinkingly with her beautiful eyes.
“Hey! Do you have any other recipes?” She whispered.
Tang Hao smiled. “Of course I do!”
“What are they? Are they also beauty products?” Ling Wei looked expectant.
“No!” Tang Hao shook his head.
“What is it then?” Ling Wei was becoming more curious.
“An aphrodisiac!”
“Ah?” Ling Wei blushed and looked at Tang Hao bashfully.
She thought that Tang Hao was making fun of her.
“I didn’t expect that you’re such a joker!” She said, pretending to be angry.
“I’m not joking with you! The aphrodisiac is quite amazing!” Tang Hao said seriously.
“You weren’t joking?” Ling Wei was stunned again.
“Of course!” Tang Hao nodded.
“Hah! I was mistaken!” Ling Wei blushed again.
Then, she became surprised. “If the aphrodisiac is as amazing as the beauty cream and the weight loss tea, that would be incredible! There’s a huge market for that! I don’t think you’d sell me the recipe though!”
Tang Hao smiled.
The aphrodisiac indeed had a great prospect. He was not going to sell the recipe no matter how much money she offered.
They chatted for a while more when Ling Wei suddenly remembered something. She hesitated for a while and asked, “You are… quite proficient in martial arts, right?”
“I’m alright! What about it?” Tang Hao said.
Lin Wei lowered her voice. “I need your help with something!”
She paused for a while and continued, “I’ve received several threats lately.”
Tang Hao’s expression changed when he heard that.
“You’re not calling the police?”
“Of course I did. The situation is rather peculiar though. A business rival is giving me trouble. It’s a multinational company called Beck Corporation. Have you heard of them before?”
“I’ve seen their name online!” Tang Hao nodded.
“Recently, Tai An Group and Beck Corporation have been competing for a project. We managed to win it, and Beck Corporation is trying to stop us from signing the contract by any means.
“We’ll be signing the contract tomorrow, and I’d like you to go with me. In case Beck Corporation tries to physically obstruct me, I think I’ll be safe with you protecting me.
“Don’t worry, there won’t be too much danger. It’s an important day tomorrow, and I will have a lot of bodyguards escorting me. I’m asking you to come along because I think I need the extra protection. The contract is very important, after all.”
Tang Hao thought for a while and eventually agreed.
It was a good thing for Haotian Co. Ltd. if they could strike a friendly relationship with a large corporation like Tai An Group.
The dinner party soon ended successfully.
Tang Hao sent Ling Wei to the entrance. Three bodyguards were already waiting for her. They escorted her into a car.
Then, the car slowly drove away.
After seeing her leave, Tang Hao got in his car and left the Luo family manor.
Chapter 251 - The Beck Family
It was about half-past nine when he left the Luo family manor.
The Luo family manor was located in the countryside, and traffic was sparse when Tang Hao got on the main road and drove toward the city center.
A while later, Tang Hao saw a black SUV coming from the opposite direction. It rammed straight into the Bentley in front of his car.
That Bentley was President Ling’s car.
Tang Hao immediately sat up in alert.
The Bentley managed to react in time. It swerved to the right to dodge the oncoming vehicle, but the SUV also swerved toward it.
Everything happened very fast. In a few seconds, the two vehicles collided with each other with a loud bang.
The Bentley skidded to one side. The tires screeched as they skidded across the road.
The SUV stopped and the door opened. Two tall and burly men in suits and wearing masks came out of the vehicle. They were Westerners of African descent.
The doors of the Bentley opened and two bodyguards came out of it. They were no match for the two Westerners and were instantly knocked out.
One of the Westerners went to the Bentley, dragged the driver from his seat, and knocked him out with a karate chop. Meanwhile, the other opened the back door and attempted to pull Ling Wei out of the car.
Tang Hao was shocked when he saw that.
‘Beck Corporation is too brazen to do this!’
His heart burned with anger. He could not allow foreigners to run rampant in Huaxia!
He narrowed his eyes and they flashed with coldness. Then, he floored the accelerator and rammed his car straight at one of the Westerners.
The Audi A8 was as fast as lightning. The Westerner did not manage to react in time. When he turned around, the car was already right in front of him. The bright lights dazzled his eyes, and he was sent flying with a loud bang.
The A8 quickly braked. Tang Hao opened the car door and shouted at Ling Wei. “Quick, get in my car!”
Ling Wei was curled in a corner. Her face was pale with fright.
She immediately became relieved when she heard Tang Hao’s voice.
She got out of her car as fast as she could, then dashed into Tang Hao’s car.
Meanwhile, the other Westerner was still in a daze.
Once Ling Wei shut the car door, Tang Hao floored the accelerator and spun
the steering wheel around. The car immediately dashed away.
A short while later, Tang Hao glanced at the rearview mirror and was surprised.
The Westerner that he had rammed earlier had already gotten back on his feet. Tang Hao’s expression became grim when he discovered that.
A normal person would have either died or at least be seriously injured after being rammed by a car at that speed. That Westerner might be well-built, but a human body was nonetheless no match for a moving vehicle.
‘There’s something strange about these two people! These aren’t normal opponents!’ Tang Hao thought.
The two Westerners screamed angrily. They got on their SUV and gave chase.
Tang Hao invoked the power of the jade talismans installed in the car. The car received a huge speed boost and immediately dashed away like lightning. The two Westerners were left slack-jawed.
Under their masks, their expressions looked as though they had seen a ghost.
“Oh my god!” One of them screamed.
The other Westerner was excited. “So, this is the exotic Orient after all!” He said with halting Chinese.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao made several tricky corners. Once he was sure that he had shaken off the pursuers, he slowed down and parked his car by the roadside.
“You should be safe now!” Tang Hao said as he looked into his rearview mirror.
Ling Wei patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, though she still looked nervous.
The situation earlier was too scary. She would not know what would happen to her if the Westerners had captured her.
“Thank you so much!” She said gratefully as she looked at Tang Hao.
“It’s nothing!” Tang Hao said calmly. “What about your three bodyguards, though?”
“They should be fine. Beck Corporation might be brazen, but they won’t kill people publicly. They’re probably trying to scare me out of signing the contract.
“I’ll send someone over later to pick up the three,” Ling Wei said.
Tang Hao nodded. His expression turned grim.
“Must you sign the contract, President Ling?”
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