Lin Lan said anxiously, "Just say less and run quickly, or it will be too late."
"Mom, wait for me, okay!"
Just as Su Qianqian was about to run, several bodyguards from Tang Hucheng rushed upstairs and blocked their escape route.
"Two, would you like to come with us?"
"What do you want? Boss, boss, help! These people are going to harm your guests!" Su Qianqian's face turned pale, and she shouted loudly.
Hearing this, the tea house owner initially wanted to intervene, but upon seeing the imposing aura of the bodyguards, he immediately shrunk his head and pretended not to have heard anything.
The other guests naturally dared not help.
The bodyguards walked over, grabbed Su Qianqian and her mother Lin Lan, just like pulling a hen and a chick, and directly led them downstairs.
After a while, they brought the Su Qianqian mother and daughter to Li Yang.
Seeing him, Su Qianqian seemed to have forgotten the harsh words she had spoken in the tea house and immediately pleaded, "Li Yang, please help us and tell them to let us go."
"Yes, Li Yang, after all, Qianqian is your ex-wife. You can't stand by and watch when you were once husband and wife," Lin Lan also quickly begged. "Save us."
"Ridiculous." Li Yang glanced at them and turned to walk into the antique shop. "Second Uncle, I'll make tea in the shop for you to drink."
"Okay." Tang Hucheng nodded slightly.
Second Uncle?
Hearing this address, Su Qianqian and her mother's pupils contracted, revealing the same disbelieving expression as Qin Yuliang before. "Mr. Tang, you are Li Yang's second uncle?"
"That's right."
Tang Hucheng stared at them and said, "The three-day deadline has arrived. Looking at you, there's no Imperial Green."
"Since that's the case, I'll be a villain today."
"Mr. Tang, please calm down. We are already finding a way and will definitely find the Imperial Green," Su Qianqian said quickly.
Lin Lan also said, "Yes, and we haven't spent a single cent of the deposit you gave us. I still have it on me. We'll return it to you now, and when we find the Imperial Green, we'll definitely sell it to you at a discount first."
"I will naturally get my money back, but I must also make you taste the punishment for breaking your promise." Tang Hucheng waved his arm and said, "Hit them."
"Yes."
The bodyguards immediately acted, slapping both of them across the face.
With a series of sharp slaps, Su Qianqian and her mother could barely cry out before their faces became swollen, and they were almost unconscious.
"That's enough."
Tang Hucheng waved his hand and said, "Throw them aside."
"Yes, Chairman Tang, here is the ten million check deposit you gave out. Please take it." A bodyguard brought over a check.
Tang Hucheng casually tore it up and turned to walk towards the antique shop.
The onlookers who were watching the commotion felt a slight chill in their hearts seeing his decisive actions. He was indeed the "Descending Tiger" Tang Hucheng!
However, no one thought his actions were excessive; instead, they felt they were justified.
After taking someone's deposit and agreeing on a delivery time, if they couldn't fulfill it, returning the principal and apologizing was only right.
After all, it was a wasted trip.
Especially in the antique business, who knows if you found a higher bidder midway and deliberately broke the contract?
"Second Uncle, please have some tea." Li Yang poured tea into the cup.
Tang Hucheng took a sip and said, "The tea is good, but let's talk business. That Imperial Green they were going to sell me, since it was yours initially, the Imperial Green is still in your hands, right?"
"Name your price, and Second Uncle won't treat you unfairly."
"I'm sorry, Second Uncle, that Imperial Green is no longer with me. However, if you give me some time, I might be able to get another one for you." Li Yang shook his head and said.
Tang Hucheng was a little disappointed. Imperial Green jade is not an everyday item that can be obtained just by saying so. "Since it's gone, then forget it. But if you have it in the future, contact me anytime."
"Alright, Second Uncle. But Second Uncle, why are you so eager for Imperial Green jade?" Li Yang nodded and asked curiously.
A hint of helplessness flashed across Tang Hucheng's face. "I don't want to, but the father of Jiangcheng's richest man, the patriarch of the Tian family, the head of the eight great families, will be celebrating his eightieth birthday soon. He loves jade and gemstones the most."
"If our Tang family wants to quickly avert disaster, we must seize this great opportunity. Imperial Green is definitely the best choice for a birthday gift."
"I see. Then, Second Uncle, you don't need to worry. I'll go to the major stone gambling markets later. If I find any Imperial Green, I'll notify you immediately," Li Yang said.
Hearing this, Tang Hucheng's expression became even stranger. This young man Li treated Imperial Green jade as what? Something that could be found by just strolling around?
"Your good intentions are noted, Second Uncle. But if there isn't any, don't worry too much. After all, our Tang family has been developing for so many years and is not without our capabilities."
"Second Uncle is right. Let's continue drinking tea," Li Yang said with a smile.
Tang Hucheng shook his head, picked up the teapot, and poured him a cup of tea. "You drink slowly. I have to go inspect a few construction sites. I'll be leaving now."
"Okay, Second Uncle, I'll see you off."
"Mm."
Watching Tang Hucheng get into his car and drive away with a group of people, many people on the street gathered around, smiling fawningly at Li Yang. "Young Master Li, I never expected you to have such a close relationship with Chairman Tang."
"When are you having the wedding banquet, Young Master Li?"
"Young Master Li, I have a few items, could you take a look?"
"Everyone, please." Li Yang smiled and let Er Dong entertain them. He only handled the appraisal and acquisition matters.
After appraising a few items, the crowd dispersed.
He stood up and said, "Old Dong."
"Boss, whatever you need, just tell me." Er Dong immediately walked over.
Li Yang smiled and said, "Nothing special. I'm leaving the shop to you while I'm away. I'm going out."
"Okay, Boss. Have a good trip."
Li Yang drove to the Rich Stone Gambling Market first and looked at a few high-ice jadeite. After saying a few words to Shui Xiang, he was about to leave.
"Wait a moment." Shui Xiang looked at him and said, "My dad said he wants you to come over for dinner tomorrow night. My daughter is also home, as school is on holiday. What do you say?"
"Uncle is so enthusiastic, I definitely can't refuse. And Nannan is so cute, I want to play with her too." Li Yang smiled and nodded.
"See you tomorrow. I'm leaving now."
"Where are you going?" Shui Xiang asked.
Li Yang smiled and said, "Jade Emperor Stone Gambling Market."