"Dad, this brat is courting death. Not only did he beat me, but he also beat my girlfriend. He clearly doesn't put our Du family in his eyes. No matter what, you cannot let this kid off today."
Seeing his father approach, Du Jin quickly took Su Qianqian and went to complain.
Du Wei looked at Du Jin with great concern. Upon seeing the injuries on Du Jin's face, his anger surged!
He had cherished his precious son like the apple of his eye since birth, never having laid a hand on him. Today, to be bullied by an outsider, how could he swallow such rage?
Turning his head, he glared at Li Yang with a sinister expression and said, "Kid, you dare to lay a hand on my son? Today, our Du family will tear you limb from limb!"
"With just you?" Li Yang remained unfazed, completely disregarding Du Wei.
Instead, the growing crowd of onlookers around them, seeing Du Wei's immense anger, all held their breath for Li Yang.
In reality, Du Wei's reputation in the provincial capital was not good. He conducted business unethically and favored using underhanded and insidious tactics against people, so everyone disliked Du Wei.
However, the Du family was not weak in the provincial capital. They were, after all, one of the ten major families and wielded considerable influence in the antique world.
As for Li Yang, whom everyone saw, they had never seen his face before. With no reputation, how could he be compared to Du Wei?
He had angered Du Wei, and it was unlikely he would leave here alive today.
"Li Yang, now that even the Du family head has appeared, you good-for-nothing can finally die!"
Su Qianqian, seeing Li Yang on the verge of death, wore a look of satisfaction. She had waited for this day for a long time.
However, at this very moment, a black Mercedes-Maybach suddenly drove into the square. As the car stopped, Bai Jingchang slowly stepped out. His series of coughs drew everyone's attention.
Bai Jingchang was the main organizer of today's event, and his status in the antique world was on par with Xu Shenglong.
With his appearance, everyone present respectfully made way for him.
Even Du Wei, who had been infinitely arrogant moments ago, now appeared respectful.
"What's happening here? Why are so many people gathered around?"
Bai Jingchang looked up towards them, seeing a group of people clustered together, and walked over curiously.
Du Wei personally approached Bai Jingchang, a polite smile on his face, and said, "Elder Bai, you've arrived just in time. Today, an unknown brat who doesn't know his place has come into the venue, insulted my Du family, and even assaulted my family members."
"I was just about to call someone to deal with this kid, but now that Elder Bai is here, perhaps this matter can be left for Elder Bai to resolve."
"Oh? Dare to cause trouble in my venue? Who is so bold?" Bai Jingchang's expression also turned grim.
At this moment, everyone in the venue held their breath cautiously!
When Elder Bai was angered, it was no trivial matter.
"It's me!"
Li Yang, with a calm demeanor, walked up to Bai Jingchang and stated indifferently, "The troublemaker Du Wei mentioned is me."
"Mr. Li?"
Bai Jingchang looked astonished. Upon seeing Li Yang, his expression immediately changed drastically. From sternness, it instantly turned polite, and he smiled, saying, "Mr. Li, you're joking with me. You are a distinguished guest I personally invited. How could Du Wei dare to oppose you?"
"But in fact, he is opposing me and wants to tear me to shreds!" Li Yang said calmly.
Hearing this, Bai Jingchang felt that Li Yang was not joking. He turned back and looked sternly at Du Wei, asking coldly, "Du Wei, the person you want to deal with is Mr. Li?"
"Elder Bai, what are you calling him?"
Du Wei was full of disbelief, thinking he must have misheard. How could this kid be worthy of Elder Bai's respect?
He regained his senses and added, "This kid, out of his ignorance, assaulted my son and is acting extremely arrogant here. How could someone like him be your distinguished guest, Elder Bai?"
"Presumptuous!"
Bai Jingchang's expression suddenly turned grim again, and the entire venue fell silent!
He glared fiercely at Du Wei and said, "Mr. Li is my savior, Elder Bai, and also a rare treasure appraisal genius in the provincial capital. I invited Mr. Li to participate in today's antique business exchange meeting so that you all could learn from Mr. Li."
"Instead, you dare to slander Mr. Li under my nose and try to teach him a lesson. I think your Du family no longer wishes to operate in the provincial antique circle."
"Wh-what?"
Du Wei trembled all over, feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly serious. He quickly said to Bai Jingchang, "Elder Bai, it is all my fault. Please calm your anger."
"I didn't know he was your benefactor. What happened just now was just a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding?"
Bai Jingchang's face remained expressionless, and he said disdainfully, "You were about to tear him to shreds, and you still call it a misunderstanding?"
"This..."
Du Wei's face flushed red instantly, leaving him speechless.
Bai Jingchang let out a cold snort and announced on the spot, "Since you are unrepentant, from today onwards, all cooperation between your Du family and myself, Bai, will be canceled. You will also be permanently withdrawn from the Provincial Antique Association."
Boom!
Du Wei felt as if a thunderclap had struck him from the heavens, leaving him stunned on the spot!
The others present were also shocked!
They never expected Elder Bai to take action against the Du family. If the Du family lost the support of Elder Bai, it would mean that no one would dare to cooperate with Du Wei in the future.
With Du Wei's withdrawal from the Antique Association, his status in the antique world would plummet.
It was likely that the entire Du family would fall into decline and even declare bankruptcy before long.
Du Wei broke out in a cold sweat. He did not want to be an enemy of Bai Jingchang. Seeing Elder Bai's anger, he quickly begged for mercy, "Elder Bai, I know I was wrong. Please spare me once. I will never dare to offend Mr. Li again."
"I will have my son apologize to Mr. Li right away!"
After speaking, Du Wei quickly turned his head and looked at Du Jin, "Son, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and bring the woman beside you and kneel down to Mr. Li!"
"What? Dad, you want me to kneel to him?"
Du Jin still didn't grasp the severity of the situation. In his eyes, the Du family was extremely powerful. When had they stooped to kneeling before an unknown nobody?
"If I tell you to kneel, you kneel!"
Seeing his reluctance, Du Wei glared at him and roared again, simultaneously casting an extremely icy gaze at him.
Du Jin had never seen his father so angry. Terrified, he knelt before Li Yang without a second word. At the same time, his eyes darted around, and he immediately explained to Li Yang, "Mr. Li, this is not my fault. It was this Su Qianqian who offended you."
"She brainwashed me and tricked me into targeting you. Whatever anger you have, vent it all on her. I declare that she has absolutely no relation to me anymore."
"Oh, really?"
Li Yang couldn't help but chuckle. He ignored Du Jin and looked at Su Qianqian with mockery, "Su Qianqian, you didn't expect to be abandoned so quickly, did you? You truly are a pathetic woman."