"Uncle Xue, do you need anything else?" Li Yang asked curiously.
"Yes, I'd like to ask Mr. Li for a favor."
Xue Xigui nodded seriously and specially asked Li Yang to accompany him aside. He chuckled awkwardly and said, "Mr. Li, Old Bai just told me that my painting is a fake."
"Moreover, Old Bai also said that you know the whereabouts of the real painting, so I want to ask you to introduce me to the owner of this painting. I want to buy it from him, no matter how much it costs."
"You want that real painting?"
Li Yang found it difficult. The painting was in Long Lingling's hands, and the Long family also liked the painting very much. They had obtained it from an auction with great difficulty. It would not be easy to persuade the Long family to part with it.
"Mr. Li, do you find this difficult? If it's difficult, then forget it. I also know that this painting has an extraordinary origin, and the person who owns it is probably not easy to persuade," Xue Xigui added decisively when he saw Li Yang hesitating.
Obtaining this painting was just a thought of his. If he couldn't get it, it could only mean he had no fate with this painting.
However, a smile suddenly appeared on Li Yang's face, and he said decisively, "Uncle Xue, I didn't say I wouldn't help you. It's just that this favor is a bit difficult. I can only do my best to persuade the owner of the painting."
"Really? Mr. Li is really willing to help me?"
Xue Xigui, who had just lost hope, suddenly showed great anticipation when he heard Li Yang's words.
Li Yang nodded seriously and said, "Yes, but I can't guarantee success. Uncle Xue, you don't know the owner of this painting. It will be very difficult to buy it if you approach them. Let me handle this matter."
"If I can persuade them, I will deliver the painting to your home."
"That's wonderful! Mr. Li, you are truly my benefactor. If you can accomplish this, I, Xue Xigui, will surely repay you handsomely." Xue Xigui thought Li Yang wouldn't agree, but he not only agreed but also offered to deliver the painting himself.
This scene truly touched him deeply.
Li Yang exchanged pleasantries with him for a moment, then returned to Bai Jingchang, bid him farewell, and left the venue.
After leaving the venue, Li Yang was still trying to find clues about Ku Teng based on the lingering scent of the Sakura Country warriors.
He felt that Ku Teng must not have left the provincial capital. Tonight's plan failed, and he might have hidden somewhere.
That's right, the Song family!
A flash of inspiration struck Li Yang, and he suddenly thought of Song Wenxuan and Song Wei!
Previously, a killer under Ku Teng confessed that the Song family had a close relationship with Ku Teng. If Ku Teng's mission failed today, would he be hiding in the Song family?
If he could find Ku Teng's whereabouts from the Song family, it would be killing two birds with one stone, and he could deal with the Song family as well!
Thinking of this, Li Yang's lips curved slightly, thinking it was a good way to find Ku Teng.
Even if it didn't work out, and Ku Teng wasn't hiding in the Song family, it wouldn't be difficult to find Ku Teng's whereabouts through the people of the Song family.
However, Li Yang soon found himself in a dilemma. He had no dealings with the Song family, and it was not easy to get close to them. To accomplish this, he needed someone to help.
After much deliberation, Li Yang finally thought of someone: President Xu Shenglong!
As the president of the Provincial Antique Association, Xu Shenglong's high status and extensive network would undoubtedly make it easy to find a way to approach the Song family.
It seemed he needed to find an opportunity to visit Xu Shenglong and ask for his help in investigating this matter.
After making up his mind, Li Yang decided to go home and rest for a while. The weather outside was too hot, and staying out for too long would make him sweat profusely and could lead to heatstroke.
Half an hour later, he returned to the Tang family.
As soon as he pushed open the villa door and walked in, he saw Tang Xiaoyao lying on the living room sofa, wearing yoga pants, eating watermelon, and watching television, living a leisurely life!
Li Yang didn't see Tang Xinyu. After changing his shoes, he walked over and asked, "Xiaoyao, where is Xinyu? Did she go out?"
"Brother-in-law is back!"
Tang Xiaoyao's eyes lit up when she saw Li Yang. She sat up from the sofa and took the watermelon, offering it to Li Yang. "Brother-in-law, you eat first. Elder Sister asked me to tell you that something happened at home, and she had to return to Jiangcheng."
"What? Xinyu went back?"
Li Yang was surprised. Why didn't she say goodbye before leaving?
Tang Xiaoyao explained, "Sister Xinyu left in a hurry. This morning, Uncle called her and said that something happened at the company, and many shareholders were causing trouble, asking Uncle to give up his board position."
"Sister Xinyu found out and immediately booked a flight back."
"So that's how it is!"
Li Yang couldn't help but worry about Tang Xinyu when he heard about it.
He felt that this matter came so suddenly, it must not be groundless. It was very likely another trick by Tang Yilong.
Tang Yilong had always been coveting the Tang family's assets. Now that he and Xinyu had left Jiangcheng, he would inevitably find out and seize this opportunity to deal with Uncle Tang.
"Hey, Qian Long, I have something for you to do."
Li Yang got up and went into the bathroom alone, took out his phone, and called Qian Long.
Qian Long asked curiously, "Master, please instruct me. What do you need me to do?"
"Go to the Tang family and understand the situation there. It seems the Tang family shareholders are causing trouble recently. Help me find out the real culprit behind it. If necessary, acquire those Tang family shares first and take control of the Tang family," Li Yang commanded seriously.
"That's it? Master, don't worry, I'll do it right away." Qian Long thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be acquiring a company.
For the Qian family, this was effortless!
Although he didn't have hundreds of billions in his hands, he could easily come up with tens of billions.
Tang Hucheng's entire net worth was only a few hundred million. Even if Qian Long acquired all of it, it would be a matter of saying the word.
Li Yang entrusted this matter to him, which was the most reassuring. This way, even if Tang Xinyu couldn't resolve the issue when she returned, Tang Yilong wouldn't be able to take the company away.
Once the Tang family's assets fell into Tang Yilong's hands, it would be truly over!
Tang Yilong had a close relationship with Situ Jue. Once he obtained the Tang family and joined forces with Situ Jue, countless antique families in Jiangcheng would suffer.
"Brother-in-law, hurry up and help me!"
Just as Li Yang was putting away his phone, Tang Xiaoyao's voice suddenly came from the living room.
Li Yang curiously walked out of the bathroom and saw Tang Xiaoyao sprawled on the living room floor with watermelon all over her face. He quickly ran over to help her up and said, "What's wrong with you? You're so big, yet so careless."
"I slipped on the watermelon rind. Brother-in-law, it's not my fault, and you're still scolding me!"
Tang Xiaoyao pouted, wanting to get up and walk by herself, but unexpectedly felt a sharp pain in her ankle. She immediately cried out and stumbled into Li Yang's arms.