A little more than ten minutes later, Lin Feng arrived at the designated hospital of the Ming Group.
The moment he entered the ward, he felt all sorts of gazes upon him.
"Brother-in-law, you're here!"
Tang Pinliang was the first to greet Lin Feng. He had been feeling heavy-hearted, but Lin Feng's appearance instantly lifted his spirits.
"You're Lin Feng? Did you do this to my son?"
Tang Hai Mei stared at Lin Feng ferociously. With her excellent maintenance, she looked like a wealthy woman in her early thirties.
Lin Feng picked his ear and chuckled lazily, "Yes, I'm Lin Feng, but your son ending up like this has nothing to do with me. Accusing someone requires evidence."
"Evidence?"
Tang Hai Mei clenched her fists hatefully and lunged towards Lin Feng, ready to argue.
"Hai Mei, you step back first!"
Tang Qing He finally spoke, his eyes sharp and seasoned, exuding the oppressive aura of someone accustomed to high position.
"Lin Feng, I am Tang Qing He, Yang Ming's maternal grandfather. I heard you and Tang Wan are in a relationship, and by seniority, Tang Wan should call me second great-uncle."
"I've asked you here today to understand what Yang Ming did to offend you to warrant such harsh measures."
Tang Qing He spoke politely, his decades of tempering allowing him to hide his emotions well.
"Second Uncle Tang, as I've said, I'm unaware of this matter. If you claim I did it, you must provide evidence!"
Lin Feng adamantly denied any involvement.
"Lin Feng, we don't have evidence, but everyone knows what happened. There's no need to hide it. As a man, shouldn't you openly admit what you've done?"
Tang Qing He spoke patiently, using provocation to stimulate Lin Feng.
Lin Feng smiled, "Second Uncle Tang, if that's how you see it, you should first ask your grandson how he treated me. He tried to torture me and even attempted to kill me in secret. Isn't it more than enough that I didn't kill him?"
"You claim my son tortured you and tried to kill you? Then where's your proof? Anyone can make accusations! My son has become a vegetative state, and you expect us to ask him? You're going too far!"
Tang Hai Mei retaliated, unable to contain herself.
Lin Feng remained unfazed, smiling faintly, "You're right. I can't provide evidence, and neither can you. Therefore, there's nothing more to discuss!"
"You..."
Tang Hai Mei trembled with rage. If Tang Qing He hadn't been present, she would have ordered someone to beat Lin Feng severely.
"Enough, Hai Mei, you don't get to speak here!"
Tang Qing He rebuked her unhappily, then revealed a slight smile, "Indeed, an unusual young man. He remains composed and speaks logically even in this situation. It seems my Yang Ming's defeat at your hands is not entirely unjust!"
"Fine, name your price. As long as you can restore Yang Ming to his normal state, our Tang family will satisfy your demands!"
Through their brief conversation, Tang Qing He had recognized Lin Feng's extraordinary nature.
He had navigated the martial world for decades, meeting countless people, but Lin Feng gave him a sense of unfathomability.
Most importantly, this young man was incredibly confident, though Tang Qing He didn't know the source of it. He could sense that Lin Feng was resolute in his determination to clash with the Tang family to the bitter end.
"Second Uncle Tang, if that's the case, then I'll give you an opportunity. My condition is simple: make this woman kneel and beg me. If she begs, I will mercifully save your grandson!"
Lin Feng pointed at Tang Hai Mei, who was in a rage.
Upon hearing this, Tang Hai Mei nearly spat out blood in anger.
"You brat, who are you telling to kneel and beg? What makes you think you are someone important? Do you really believe our family won't deal with you?"
Tang Hai Mei, like a frenzied vengeful spirit, her face pale, screeched and flailed.
"Hai Mei, calm down and listen to what Father is saying!"
Yang Ding Tian held back the raging Tang Hai Mei.
Zheng Bowen and the others watched the spectacle with smiling faces, curious about Tang Qing He's reaction.
As expected, Tang Qing He was also provoked by Lin Feng's words. He remained silent, toying with a jade thumb ring.
A surge of anger churned within him, but thinking of his unconscious grandson Yang Ming, he finally swallowed his indignation.
"Haha, young man, you are truly audacious! I admire your boldness!"
Tang Qing He masked his current awkwardness with a hearty laugh. He stood up and said, "However, your claim that you can save my grandson is still debatable. It's not that I don't believe in your abilities, but you need to provide a reason for me to believe you."
"That's right! If you can give us a reason, I'll kneel and beg you!"
Tang Hai Mei chimed in. All the renowned doctors in the country were helpless regarding Yang Ming's condition, so she had no faith that her son, now a vegetable, could ever recover.
"No reason. Believe it or not!"
"Remember, you are the ones asking for my help now, not the other way around!"
Lin Feng's response surprised everyone.
His assertive attitude instantly created a tense atmosphere.
Tang Qing He was rendered speechless, and so was Tang Hai Mei.
Even Zheng Bowen, who had been silent, was surprised by Lin Feng's arrogant words.
This fellow was too arrogant, impossibly so!
Only Tang Wan looked at Lin Feng with adoration and admiration.
Tang Qing Shan also sneered inwardly; it was exactly as he had predicted. Lin Feng was the type who would yield to neither pressure nor persuasion.
"Very well, very well, very well. Please step outside for a moment so our family can discuss the next course of action."
Tang Qing He said "very well" three times, but it was visibly apparent that his aged body was trembling.
Clearly, Lin Feng had angered him considerably.
"No problem, but you only have ten minutes. When time is up, there will be no more discussion."
After speaking, Lin Feng turned and walked out.
As soon as Lin Feng left, Tang Qing He signaled Yang Ding Tian, "Call Wang Qing Long and ask him about this kid's background, and how the Ming Group intends to handle this matter."
"Father, I'll do as you say!"
Yang Ding Tian knew Tang Qing He was a cunning strategist and dared not disobey.
He promptly dialed Wang Qing Long's number.
At this moment, Wang Qing Long was also troubled.
He had initially intended to confront Lin Feng head-on. As the highest-ranking officer of the Ming Group, he could not allow a young man like Lin Feng to threaten him.
But just as he was about to give the order to move against Lin Feng, he received instructions from above.
The order was personally issued by Qilin: no one was to lay a hand on Lin Feng.
Wang Qing Long did not understand this command. He asked Qilin for the reason.
Qilin replied solemnly, "This person can only be recruited, not provoked!"
These ten words stunned Wang Qing Long into silence.