"Hmph," Old Man Fan grunted, staring at him and saying, "Kid, you've got guts. We admit defeat this time."
"But you'd better not get too cocky, because you'll have plenty to deal with later."
"Who knows what the future holds?" Li Yang said with a smile. "But for now, I need you to apologize to me. Otherwise, even if I'm willing to let this matter go, I believe everyone present will want justice."
"After all, this kind of thing could happen to anyone here in the future."
"Boss Li is right. This isn't about speaking for one person, but for everyone!" The crowd responded in unison, shouting loudly, "Apologize! Old Man Fan, apologize to him immediately!"
"Fan Qingshan, you father and son, hurry up and apologize!"
"What if I refuse?" Old Man Fan said with a grim expression.
Tian Feng walked over and said, "If you don't apologize, then I will regretfully remove your father and son's qualification for the meeting permanently and initiate a full vote."
"How dare you!" Old Man Fan roared.
Tian Feng said in a deep voice, "As the organizer, I have the right and I certainly dare to use this power."
"I'll give you one minute. If you refuse or remain silent, I will immediately call for a vote."
"You, fine, fine, I'll apologize to this kid." Old Man Fan's face turned green with anger, but he finally lowered his head and said to Li Yang, "I was rash just now. I apologize to you."
"Me too. I was just impulsive in the heat of the moment and forgot myself when I acted. I am very sorry." Seeing his father apologize, Fan Qingshan could only obediently apologize as well.
However, such an apology was too perfunctory.
Li Yang raised an eyebrow slightly. "Is this how you admit your mistakes? Billionaire Tian, and esteemed colleagues present, I truly cannot accept such an apology."
"Can you accept it?"
"No, absolutely not!" Lou Dong immediately exclaimed, "Mr. Tian, these father and son have no sincerity in their apology. I demand they apologize to Boss Li again."
"Me too!"
"Seconded!"
"Apologize again!"
"You're pushing it too far!" Old Man Fan's face turned crimson with rage, glaring at them.
But there was no response.
Tian Feng and the others couldn't stand it any longer and said coldly, "You must apologize again, or we will unanimously vote to revoke your qualification for the meeting!"
"You!" Old Man Fan was furious.
Li Yang smiled and said, "Apologize again."
"Kid, you're something else!" Old Man Fan trembled with anger, but finally lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong earlier, and I promise this will never happen again."
"Me too, I'm sorry Boss Li, I won't do that again. Please give me a chance to start over," Fan Qingshan said through gritted teeth.
Although still reluctant, their attitude was much better than before.
Li Yang's lips curved slightly, and he smiled, "This apology is a bit more like it. Since that's the case, I won't hold it against you."
"However, if something like this happens again, it won't be resolved with a few apologies. I hope you will conduct yourselves properly."
"Hmph." Old Man Fan snorted and turned to leave.
Fan Qingshan quickly followed, "Dad, please calm down, don't get too angry and harm your health. We'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with this kid later."
"Do you have that ability?" Old Man Fan glared at him angrily. "You can't even handle such a small matter, how can I rely on you?"
"Dad,"
"Enough! From now on, you will behave yourself. I will personally seek revenge!" Old Man Fan said hatefully.
As he left, he cast an exceptionally venomous glance at Li Yang, clearly holding a grudge against him, and no less than he did against Lou Dong.
Lou Dong apologized, "I'm sorry, Boss Li. I really didn't expect you to encounter such a situation, and even offend Old Man Fan so badly."
"When people interact, they will always make friends with some and consequently offend others."
Li Yang smiled slightly, returning the crystal throne to him, and said, "More importantly, Boss Lou, shouldn't you be figuring out who swapped this item from behind the scenes?"
"Thank you, I will find that traitor." A cold glint flashed in Lou Dong's eyes.
He hated betrayal more than anything in his life!
Especially betrayal among friends and family, which he hated more than being humiliated by an enemy.
Due to this incident, the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention became extremely lively. Tian Feng's ability to control the situation was also very strong, and he quickly guided everyone's high spirits to other matters.
An hour later, the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention concluded. As everyone walked out of the room, Tian Feng's initial disdain for Li Yang turned into admiration, then a new appreciation, and even praise for his son's discerning eye in choosing friends.
Others might not have understood what had happened just now, but how could a prominent figure and seasoned veteran like him not see it?
Tian Feng greatly appreciated Li Yang's adaptability and his attitude towards friends.
Seeing his son and Tang Xinyu walk over, Tian Feng smiled and said, "Son, lead Mr. Li to seat number three."
"Huh?" Tian Wuji was stunned for a moment, a clear look of surprise on his face.
For the old man's birthday celebration, seat number one was reserved for the elderly centenarians for good luck. Seat number two was for Old Master Tian and the most important direct elders of the Tian family.
Outstanding figures of the younger generation of the Tian family, like Tian Wuji, would be seated in seat number three.
Ordinary Tian family members wouldn't even get a seat in this section.
But Li Yang was not a member of the Tian family.
Furthermore, all eight seats in section three were already occupied.
However, his father was certainly not senile. Since he said so, it meant Li Yang was qualified to sit there.
He would just have to ask a few unlucky individuals to squeeze into other seats.
Tian Wuji immediately reacted and said, "Yes, Father. Mr. Li, Miss Tang, please follow me to seat number three."
"Will this cause you any trouble?" Li Yang asked with a smile.
Tian Wuji chuckled, "Mr. Li, you jest. Seat number three doesn't have fixed occupants, so there won't be any trouble."
Even if there were, I would resolve that trouble.
"That's good," Li Yang said with a smile, putting his arm around Tang Xinyu's slender waist and asking, "Have you been waiting long? Are you tired?"
"Not tired. The Tian family's hospitality has been very thoughtful. I feel more comfortable here than at home," Tang Xinyu replied with a smile.
Tian Wuji said, "Miss Tang saying that is the greatest compliment to my Tian family."
"You two, the birthday banquet is about to begin. Please be seated."