The entire place fell into a deathly silence!
It took a full five seconds before Tang Xiao was the first to exclaim.
"Number 27 Luo Jiao Alley, Blue Bay Garden? That's the most upscale residential area in our Hanjiang City. Any villa there costs over a hundred million! The people living there are all worth tens of billions!"
Tang Xiao's understanding of the value of "Number 27 Luo Jiao Alley, Blue Bay Garden" once again stimulated everyone's nerves.
Tang Zhao's eyelids twitched violently. A wealthy young master from a family worth billions?
Had he misjudged?
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! Sister Tang Ru, stop flattering this kid. How could a poor soldier like him afford a villa worth over a hundred million?"
Tang Yun snapped back to his senses and immediately cried out in disbelief. He absolutely refused to believe such a thing could exist.
Meanwhile, Hong Xuanming, on the side, was completely provoked by Tang Ru's words. He gritted his teeth and said, "This is impossible, this key can't be real! If he really had that kind of net worth, why wouldn't he have shown it earlier?"
Ling Feng, however, spoke indifferently, "It's just a house, what's there to brag about?"
*Hiss!*
Everyone gasped in unison!
What did he mean by "just a house"?
That was a luxury mansion worth over a hundred million!
Hong Xuanming was truly provoked, and looking at the key in front of him, he suddenly realized something.
How did Tang Ru get the key to Ling Feng's villa?
Had they already moved in together?
The thought of this made Hong Xuanming feel as if his head was already covered by a vast expanse of grassland... so green it was unnerving!
"Ruru, how... how do you have the key to his villa? Have you already moved in with him?"
Hong Xuanming simply couldn't bear the suspicion of having a "green hat" on his head, and immediately questioned Tang Ru.
As soon as he said this, Tang Zhao beside him also felt a flutter of panic.
If it was confirmed that his daughter was living with Ling Feng, then the golden bachelor like Hong Xuanming would be out of the question, and the subsequent cooperation with the Hong family would surely fall through!
Tang Ru was also taken aback by his words, but then she glared at Hong Xuanming with a look of shame and annoyance, scolding, "Take away your dirty thoughts. I received orders from my superiors to protect an important person at Ling Feng's villa!"
"Protect an important person?"
Hong Xuanming was stunned by her words and instinctively glanced at Ling Feng.
Ling Feng, with a condescending demeanor, casually raised an eyebrow at Hong Xuanming and said, "She's telling the truth!"
Although Ling Feng's words were the least convincing at this moment,
Hong Xuanming inexplicably believed Ling Feng. Perhaps it was because the aura emanating from him was so powerful that he couldn't possibly doubt him.
"So that's how it is! Haha, in that case, Mr. Ling, you must be an important figure in the war zone!"
Tang Xiao said, then leaned closer to Ling Feng with an adoring look, her fan-girl demeanor evident, a complete contrast to her previous disdain.
An important figure in the war zone?
A soldier?
In an instant, the others vaguely concluded that Tang Xiao's guess was the truth!
After all, Ling Feng had said before that he was considered a soldier!
Soldiers were divided into ranks, and even a nine-star general could call himself a soldier!
And someone who could live in Blue Bay Garden and even dispatch Tang Ru to protect him must surely be an important figure in the war zone.
Ling Feng did not answer Tang Xiao's question.
Tang Ru knew Ling Feng's personality. When she had taken out the key, she had already acted impulsively. And after Tang Ru explained that she was on a mission, she knew she had violated discipline and regulations!
Thinking of this, she felt a little flustered. She pulled Tang Xiao, who was leaning close to Ling Feng, back and said with shame and annoyance, "Oh, you guys are really something. It's all your fault that I broke the regulations!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's eyes lit up even more.
She knew Tang Ru's personality; she had never seen her bow down to any man.
Now, Tang Ru seemed so afraid of Ling Feng, which clearly indicated that Ling Feng's status was far more impressive than Hong Xuanming's!
Tang Yun had already shrunk his neck. He couldn't afford to offend such a powerful figure.
Hong Xuanming, on the side, also came back to his senses and gave a wry smile, saying, "Heh, Mr. Ling, I truly apologize for my rudeness!"
Ling Feng nodded, saying no more.
Seeing that no one dared to look down on Ling Feng anymore, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became increasingly awkward, Tang Zhao quickly said with a smile, "Heh, Mr. Ling, please don't mind. You are all young people, and a casual chat shouldn't be as serious as Xiao Ru said."
Tang Ru heard this and secretly glanced at Ling Feng, a blush appearing on her face.
"It's alright, it's just a small matter," Ling Feng said calmly.
Hearing Ling Feng's words, Tang Ru finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly put the key away.
However, Hong Xuanming noticed the blush on Tang Ru's cheeks and the way she looked at Ling Feng. He immediately felt a strong sense of crisis, and a hint of coldness flashed in the depths of his eyes.
"Tang Ru is mine, no one will take her away!"
Thinking this, Hong Xuanming took out a gorgeously packaged gift box from his bag and, with a smile, presented it to Tang Zhao.
"Heh, Uncle Tang, I heard last time that you had trouble sleeping. After remembering that, I searched for a long time and finally found this treasure. This item will definitely allow Uncle Tang to sleep soundly."
The gift that Hong Xuanming brought out for Tang Zhao at this moment was certainly not ordinary!
This time, even Tang Ru looked at the gift box with some curiosity.
The item didn't seem small, about the size of two or three stacked blue bricks, and judging by the effort Hong Xuanming used to hold it, it was definitely not light!
Seeing this, Tang Zhao quickly and politely accepted the item.
"Oh my, nephew Xuanming, you are truly thoughtful. This, oh, this item is quite heavy!"
Before Hong Xuanming could respond to Tang Zhao's words, Tang Yun on the side eagerly said, "Second Uncle, quickly open it and see. Whatever Young Master Hong gives you must be very valuable!"
Hong Xuanming immediately smiled humbly, "Heh, how much it's worth isn't important. As long as it can improve Uncle Tang's sleep quality, then this item is worth it."
As an elder, Tang Zhao couldn't possibly open the gift in front of the younger generation.
But seeing Hong Xuanming's demeanor, Tang Zhao knew that he intended to show off in front of Ling Feng, so he naturally obliged Hong Xuanming!
After all, he still needed the Hong family's help.
No matter how capable Ling Feng was, he was an outsider and couldn't offer him any assistance.
Therefore, he directly handed the item to Tang Yun and playfully chided, "Heh, look at how impatient you are. Alright, let you open it!"
Tang Yun weighed it in his hand, saw Hong Xuanming nod at him faintly, and smiled, "Haha, then Second Uncle, I won't be polite!"
Tang Yun immediately opened the gift box, revealing the actual packaging inside. It was an exquisite rosewood box, and it was clear at a glance that this item was a genuine antique!
Tang Zhao's expression immediately tensed, and he quickly stopped Tang Yun, saying, "Hey, you brat, be gentle! You're so clumsy, this box is a good thing!"
Before Tang Yun could open the item, Tang Zhao took it back.
This time, even if Tang Ru didn't understand the value of the item, she could tell from her father's surprised expression.
This item must be very valuable!
Her heart grew even more uneasy. A weasel paying respects to a chicken – how could it have good intentions?
The more valuable this item was now, the easier it would be for her father to marry her off!