Chapter 197: Chapter 189: The Lion and the Tiger
"This is just like the engagement ceremony of a prince and princess. No, it is truly the engagement ceremony of a prince and princess. If it were Fatty Wang standing next to Xia Xue, that would indeed be a real tragedy!" Some young ladies’ inner thoughts were completely without jealousy, only feeling that Xia Xue and Xiao Lin were simply a match made in heaven, the perfect union of prince and princess.
Of course, these words were not something well-educated young ladies would say aloud; instead, they conveyed their feelings through their passionate gazes.
Not only them, almost all the women present were astonished by the fairy tale-like appearance of the prince and princess. It was too perfect. Even some of the older gentlemen nodded repeatedly to themselves, thinking they were truly a pair made in heaven. If the young man were replaced with Fatty Wang, the scene would indeed be discordant.
Xiao Lin and Xia Xue descended, and the timing was just about right. Xia Yusheng looked at Elder Xia, signaling that it was time for him to speak. Elder Xia, however, pretended not to notice and kept chatting with Hua Muyun and Elder Chen. Xia Yusheng understood Elder Xia’s intentions after thinking about it, so he stood up and said, "Today is my grandfather’s eightieth birthday banquet. Thank you all for coming. Now that the banquet is about to begin, please move to the banquet area outside!"
Elder Xia seemed to be in a very good mood, his face glowing with happiness. He invited Hua Muyun and Elder Chen to accompany him, and neither of them acted reserved; their status warranted it. Following Elder Xia with Hua Muyun and Elder Chen leading, Xia Yusheng, Xiao Lin, Xia Xue, and others gradually exited the hall.
Xia Yusheng, watching the three of them chatting warmly ahead, thought about Elder Xia’s intention in having him speak earlier. It seemed like Elder Xia was truly ready to let go and enjoy his remaining years in peace. However, he was unsure of what attitude his daughter Xia Xue had in her heart.
Perhaps others were unclear about Xiao Lin’s significance, but Xia Yusheng felt it most profoundly. Hua Muyun and Elder Chen giving such face to the Xia Family was entirely because of Xiao Lin. The sizable Zhang Family in Jiangling was effortlessly taken down.
Initially, there were about forty VIPs in the hall, but after the elder showed up, there were already over sixty, nearly seventy. Normally, when important guests arrived later, Xia Yusheng or another second-generation member of the Xia Family would have gone out to greet them. However, Hua Muyun and Elder Chen had arrived later, and Xia Yusheng had to accompany them, so he didn’t go out.
A group of people exited the hall and headed toward the banquet platform. The grand procession left those outside the hall a bit stunned, especially seeing the two distinguished figures on either side of Elder Xia.
"Isn’t that Hua Muyun, the secretary of the Yanjing Municipal Committee? And who is the other elder? Oh, it’s Elder Chen from the Chen Family. My goodness, since when did the Xia Family have such a good relationship with the Hua Family and the Chen Family? Hua Muyun and Elder Chen actually came personally to congratulate Elder Xia on his birthday? What happened with the Wang Family earlier?"
Some people were amazed, others confused, while some were very glad they hadn’t left, seeing hope for the rise of the Xia Family.
"Look, look, isn’t that Xia Xue? Who is that man next to her? So handsome, so noble, they are like a prince and princess! Did the Wang Family leave in embarrassment because the person Xia Xue is engaged to isn’t Fatty Wang, but this young man? Oh my god, he’s so attractive, I might faint!"
Elder Xia led the VIPs from the hall to the seats by the banquet platform, and suddenly, some noticed something extraordinary. Many people were discussing who exactly Xiao Lin, the man next to Xia Xue, was.
At this moment, there were only Elder Xia, Xia Yusheng, Xia Yusheng, and Xia Xue from the Xia Family at the main table on the platform. Naturally, Elder Xia sat at the head position. To his left were Hua Muyun, Xiao Lin, and Xia Xue; to his right were Elder Chen, Xia Yusheng, Xia Yusheng, and the president of Earth King Mansion.
The people who could sit at the main table were naturally renowned figures, except for the new face of Xiao Lin.
And Xiao Lin, dressed splendidly at this moment, sitting on the platform, naturally attracted much attention from those below, especially young women. Seeing Xiao Lin there, they practically went crazy, having never seen such a handsome and noble man.
At this moment, those who had left earlier received calls from people who knew them, notifying them that although the Xia Family had offended the Qu Family and the Wang Family, the head of the Hua Family and Elder Chen from the Chen Family were present, and they seemed to be getting along well with Elder Xia. It seemed that the Xia Family had latched on to these two influential families.
Once the VIPs on the platform had taken their seats, Xia Yusheng stood up and walked over to the microphone on the platform, hosting Elder Xia’s birthday banquet.
After some pleasantries, Xia Yusheng moved to the main topic and said, "Thank you all for attending the elder’s birthday banquet. Now, I have another happy announcement to make: my daughter Xia Xue and Mr. Xiao Lin are engaged. Now, let’s welcome Xiao Lin and Xia Xue!" He finished, looking over to Xia Xue and Xiao Lin, gesturing for them to come over.
Xiao Lin was a bit surprised by this turn of events, not expecting it. Although Xia Xue had been very strong-willed earlier, it was her engagement after all, and under the gaze of so many people, she was a bit embarrassed. Seeing Xiao Lin not moving, she became a little anxious.
But Hua Muyun, well-versed in such matters, nudged Xiao Lin’s arm and whispered, "Go ahead, just stand there and listen to Mr. Xia’s directions!"
Hearing Hua Muyun’s words, Xiao Lin looked at Xia Xue, who was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and Xia Xue rarely showed a hint of blush. Xiao Lin, smiling, took Xia Xue’s hand, stood up, and walked over to Xia Yusheng.
The engagement ceremony didn’t last long, just a matter of minutes. Xiao Lin and Xia Xue were like a prince and princess couple, receiving blessings and sincere envy from most people.
And Xiao Lin’s name, for the first time, rang out in the high society of Yanjing City.
A young man capable of simultaneously defeating the Qu Family and Wang Family, with Hua Muyun and Principal Chen both witnessing their marriage, Xiao Lin was destined to be frequently mentioned in the conversations of the upper classes in Yanjing City for a long time, and inevitably, many people’s eyes were on him, even investigating his identity and background.
In fact, before all this even started, someone had already begun investigating his identity and background.
Western Suburbs of Yanjing, Liger City.
Liger City is the main base of the Liger Gang, initially just a stronghold, but after a hundred years of management, it has almost become self-contained, becoming the most prosperous area in the western suburbs of Yanjing, also because of Liger City. The Liger Gang firmly holds the second place on Yanjing Road, much more powerful than the Poison Dragon Gang in terms of manpower and economy.
Members of the Liger Gang can now openly claim to belong to the Liger Gang because Liger City has completely been cleaned up, at least on the surface. With various bars, entertainment venues, shopping malls, etc., it’s like a small city with nearly ten thousand residents. Of course, compared to Yanjing, which is a mega-city with tens of millions in population, Liger City is just a commercial street.
Liger City, Liger Mansion, a total of thirty-three floors, is also the headquarters of the Liger Gang.
On the top floor, apart from necessary staff and bodyguards, usually only the upper echelons of the Liger Gang are allowed to enter. At this moment, in one of the halls on the top floor, there were only two middle-aged men looking barely over fifty and a few young girls serving them, none of whom looked older than twenty-five.
These two old men were naturally the two big bosses of the Liger Gang, Lion and Tiger. As for their real names, no one knew anymore, and they even thought they had forgotten their real names. Although they looked just over fifty, their reputation had been resounding in Yanjing for fifty years. Their real ages were at least around seventy, showing their emphasis on health preservation.
"Lion, what do you want me to come over for so late?" Tiger, enjoying the massage of a young maid, sipping red wine, lay comfortably on the wide sofa, whichever way was comfortable.
Lion’s way of enjoyment was different. He rarely needed massages, sat opposite Tiger, sipping tea, and said in a deep voice, "The Qu Family called. They want us to deal with someone!"
Tiger’s pupils slightly enlarged, handing the glass to the maid beside him, he asked, "Where is this person?"
"Yanjing!"
"Can’t we just have some of the guys under us handle it? Do we need to personally arrange such small matters?" Tiger said with some disdain. They hadn’t handled such small issues for nearly twenty years, and didn’t expect a call from the Qu Family to deal with someone. Dissatisfied, he said, "This Qu Yongbo is becoming more and more immature."
Lion lightly sighed and said, "I think it’s you who is becoming more and more immature! Haven’t you thought about it? If Qu Yongbo personally calls to ask us to handle this matter, is it so easy to do?"
"What kind of person does the Qu Family want us to deal with?" Tiger was no longer so languid. In the entire Liger City, even in the entire Yanjing City, Tiger was not afraid of anyone, not even Hua Muyun from the Hua Family. However, facing Lion, Tiger absolutely dared not act rashly.
"The new emergency doctor at Yan University Hospital, Xiao Lin, now at the Xia Family’s banquet, is about to get engaged to Xia Family’s Xia Xue. Originally, Xia Xue was to be engaged to Wang Family’s Fatty Wang. Hua Muyun from the Hua Family and Chen Fangtian from the Chen Family are now at the Xia Family, and these two men were invited by this little doctor!" Lion said slowly, "And he’s quite a fighter!"
"Do you want me to step in?" Tiger’s eyes revealed excitement; it had been a long time since he came across someone who could fight.
"Yes, and make it quick!" Lion nodded.
Tiger didn’t ask why he should step in because he knew that for things that Lion instructed, he just needed to complete them. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)