"Ah!"
Screams of agony pierced the sky!
Everyone present shivered in fear, but quickly erupted into cheers!
Shen Taishan's actions today had long incited public outrage, and everyone wanted him to pay a heavy price.
After Jiang Long's subordinates returned to their positions, Li Yang publicly dismissed Shen Taishan, earning another round of applause.
The surrounding spectators dispersed one after another!
Jiang Long and Xu Shenglong walked up to Li Yang, both wearing smiles and greeting him respectfully.
Xu Shenglong's face showed remorse. He cupped his fists and said politely to Li Yang, "Mr. Li, I sincerely apologize for what happened at the hotel earlier. I only now realize your capabilities. I hope you can forgive my previous disbelief in you."
"President Xu, what have you encountered? Why have you suddenly come to find me?" Li Yang felt that Xu Shenglong wouldn't have sought him out so proactively unless something had happened.
Xu Shenglong looked embarrassed. After a few seconds of hesitation, he explained the events that transpired at the hotel to Li Yang.
Upon hearing this, Li Yang's expression immediately darkened. He hadn't expected Song Wenxuan to cause trouble at the hotel again.
This fellow had cultivated a potent Gu technique. If he wasn't dealt with swiftly, the consequences would be endless!
Coming back to his senses, Li Yang looked at them both seriously and said, "Alright, rest assured. Since it benefits the Chinese antique industry, I, Li Yang, will definitely participate."
"Is that true? Mr. Li, if you can help, I, Xu, am immensely grateful. Please allow me to bow to you!"
Xu Shenglong was so excited that he was about to kneel before Li Yang, but Li Yang stopped him, supporting him midway. "President Xu, there's no need for such formality. You are also thinking of the Chinese antique industry, and you helped my aunt today, so we are even."
"My participation in this event is not for you, but for the Chinese antique industry. I also hope that those treacherous villains from Sakura Country will withdraw from the Chinese antique industry soon."
"Excellent! Mr. Li, to have such a noble aspiration, I, Xu, am deeply grateful!"
Xu Shenglong realized then that he had underestimated Li Yang before. Li Yang's stature had long surpassed his imagination.
Jiang Long, smiling all the while, saw Li Yang and Xu Shenglong reconcile and couldn't help but say, "President Xu, didn't I tell you Mr. Li isn't that petty? Since Mr. Li has agreed to help, why aren't you quickly giving him the invitation?"
"Yes, yes, I was too excited and forgot about the invitation. Mr. Li, please accept this invitation. Tomorrow at this time, you can participate in the competition between China and Sakura Country." Xu Shenglong respectfully presented the invitation into Li Yang's palm.
After receiving it, Li Yang calmly said, "No problem, I will be there."
"If that is the case, then I, Xu, shall take my leave!"
Xu Shenglong's mission was complete, and he was filled with joy. Thinking about the meeting he had to attend in the afternoon, he bid farewell to Li Yang.
Before leaving, Jiang Long remembered Shen Taishan's earlier words and looked at Li Yang seriously. "By the way, Mr. Li, that Shen Taishan just now mentioned that his superior is Huang Jin Tian Yan. You must be very careful recently."
"I've dealt with that Huang Jin Tian Yan before. His Tian Yan is very powerful. Not only can it discern antiques, but it also possesses a peculiar power that can control one's thoughts."
"Oh? That peculiar? If I have the chance to encounter him, I will be cautious," Li Yang replied calmly.
"Indeed. Mr. Li, I will also take my leave. If you have time, please visit my shop. My shop always welcomes your patronage." Jiang Long bowed to Li Yang and then left with Xu Shenglong.
Li Yang had Tang Xiaoyao see them off. He turned back to look at Tang Xuejian and said with a smile, "Aunt, Xin Yu and I were a little late today and caused you to be startled."
"No, I didn't expect you to be on such good terms with President Xu. It truly surprises me."
Tang Xuejian was deeply impressed by Li Yang's abilities and praised him repeatedly, expressing her gratitude multiple times.
After their pleasantries, Tang Xuejian finally asked, "By the way, Li Yang, do you and Xin Yu have any business to attend to in the provincial capital this time?"
"Yes, we do have some matters to attend to. I plan to establish myself in the provincial capital's antique industry, but I don't have many connections here, so I need your help, Aunt." Li Yang stated directly.
"You want to develop in the provincial capital? That's wonderful! With your skills and connections, you can achieve great things in the provincial capital."
Tang Xuejian was very excited and immediately added, "If you're coming to the provincial capital, then stay at my place. Xiaoyao and I are alone, living in such a large villa, and sometimes it feels quite lonely."
"Now that you and Xin Yu are here, the house can be livelier."
"Alright, then I will gladly accept your invitation," Li Yang nodded and smiled.
Subsequently, Li Yang told her about his plan to open a shop, and she continued to support his decision.
She even mentioned that she had a friend who owned several shops in the antique street, which were very suitable for the antique business.
Upon hearing this news, Li Yang's face lit up with joy, and he proactively asked Tang Xuejian to introduce him.
Tang Xuejian naturally had no objections. She immediately contacted her friend, informing her that she would be visiting the shops shortly and asked her to deliver the keys in advance.
After the call, Tang Xuejian said with a smile, "I've already contacted her for you. I'll take you to see the shops shortly. If you like them, the price can be easily negotiated. That friend and I have a very close relationship."
"Okay, Aunt. Thank you for your help. If you ever need anything from me in the future, please don't hesitate to ask." Li Yang said with deep gratitude.
Following that, Tang Xuejian first took Li Yang and Tang Xinyu to the office. They sat down, had some tea, and chatted about everything, from their first meeting to their relationship, and even discussed future marriage plans. They all chatted very happily.
When the time was about right, Tang Xuejian accompanied Li Yang and the others to the shops.
The shops were not far from Tang Xuejian's stone gambling shop, only a four or five-minute drive away.
After they got out of the car and were about to head into the shop, they suddenly saw a car parked at the entrance. Several men in wide robes from Sakura Country emerged, wearing wooden clogs, followed by several samurai, exuding an aura of killing intent.
Li Yang's brow furrowed. He wondered why there were people from Sakura Country here.
Could the friend recommended by his aunt know these people from Sakura Country?
Coming back to his senses, he asked curiously, "Aunt, what are these people doing? Are they friends of your friend?"
"I'm not sure. My friend shouldn't know anyone from Sakura Country. I'm seeing these people for the first time too. Let's go see what's happening."
Tang Xuejian shook her head and led Li Yang towards the shop entrance.
As they reached the shop entrance, the group from Sakura Country also pushed open the shop door and walked inside.