Chapter 287: Chapter 286: Revealed!
When Chen Xiao mentioned Li Jiaming, Li Zhenfangâs expression turned a bit grim.
"My nephew indeed has some skills, haha."
"However, he doesnât seem to be here right now; heâs probably still busy and will arrive a bit later."
Li Zhenfang took a small sip of wine and said leisurely, "After all, the Xiang City Li Family is vast and prosperous, and he has many duties."
Li Kani was displeased, "Dad! Busy, my foot! If heâs so busy, why does he bother with our little property in Zhonghai? Itâs really shameless! Back when our family left the Li Family, we didnât take a penny!"
"Now, they have the nerve to say they want us to return to the Xiang City Li Family and have all the property weâve worked hard for over the years go to them!"
"Saying it nicely is âreturningâ; bluntly put, donât they just want to swallow our assets?"
"Kani, lower your voice," Li Zhenfang said helplessly. "Thereâs nothing we can do; the situation is stronger than people."
"We canât fight them."
"Returning to the Xiang City Li Family isnât so bad; at least we wonât have to worry about food and clothing."
"You know the Li Familyâs methods. If we defy them, Iâm afraid..."
At this point, he sighed.
Even so, his eyes were filled with unwillingness!
Back then, he was kicked out of the Li Family like a stray dog. Now, having risen on his own, the Li Family wants to take everything heâs worked hard for.
This is just too much!
But what can he do?
He understands the brutal methods of the Xiang City Li Family.
Fighting them to the end clearly isnât wise.
Now, he can only negotiate with them, hoping to retain as much of his interests as possible.
Chen Xiao frowned; it seemed this Xiang City Li Family was indeed disgusting, doing such things. After driving Li Zhenfang out, they now want to swallow his assets after heâs become successful.
Li Zhenfang sighed, "Mr. Chen, please wait here for a moment while I go wish my elder brother a happy birthday."
Chen Xiao replied calmly, "Iâll go sit at a different table. Later, I have something to do. Just act as if you donât know me, so you donât get involved."
Upon hearing this, Li Kani was slightly taken aback, "Chen Xiao, what are you planning to do? The Li Family is not an ordinary family; causing trouble on their turf is very dangerous."
"Donât worry, I know what Iâm doing," Chen Xiao said lightly and went to sit at another table.
Li Kani wanted to follow, but Lu Rugao said, "Youâd better not follow, or youâll become a burden to him, wasting his painstaking efforts."
Li Kani was stunned.
Then, Lu Rugao and Xu Meimei went to sit with Chen Xiao.
Li Kani became nervous.
The power of the Li Family in Fragrant City is not to be underestimated; if Chen Xiao causes trouble here, it will be very dangerous.
She didnât want to see such a situation.
However, Chen Xiaoâs eyes were fixed on the scene, waiting for Li Jiaming to appear.
Heâs not acting now because he doesnât want to alert the enemy.
Today is Li Tianhongâs birthday banquet; as the eldest son, Li Jiaming is sure to appear. Once he does, Chen Xiao plans to deal with him quickly and straightforwardly, to find out the whereabouts of Leng Baiyu and the others.
"Hongmen Xiangchengâs Overall Leader, Duan Feilin, has come to visit Old Master Li!"
At this moment, a loud voice rang out.
An energetic man, apparently in his early fifties, entered with a group of followers. Each of them dressed in vigorous garb, their presence formidable.
"Hongmenâs Duan Sect Leader actually came in person. This Duan Sect Leader is one of the top three masters in Fragrant City! He once swept through thirteen Super Grandmasters in South Asia single-handedly and became famous overnight!"
"As the largest overseas sect, Hongmen holds a significant status overseas, and has considerable business dealings with the Li Family. Their relations are close, so itâs normal for Duan Sect Leader to attend the banquet."
With the appearance of Duan Feilin, the guests began talking about him.
After all, as the Overall Leader of Hongmen in Xiangcheng, he wields great power, comparable to the Four Great Families, and even surpassing them in terms of martial strength.
Especially Duan Feilin, who became famous in Fragrant City twenty years ago and dominated the entire South Asia region!
He is extremely well-known among overseas Chinese!
"Sect Leader Duan honors us with his presence, truly bringing glory to my humble abode!" Li Tianhong immediately came up to greet him personally.
There are no more than three people in Fragrant City who he is so courteous to.
And Duan Feilin is one of them.
Duan Feilin exchanged some formalities with Li Tianhong and then began to be seated with the Hongmen members.
His demeanor was extraordinary; just sitting there, he exuded a Grandmaster aura, full of oppressive aura.
Li Tianhong was all smiles with other people, but Li Zhenfang was ignored on the side.
Li Zhenfangâs face was embarrassed, but in his heart, he was extremely angry.
Li Tianhong completely ignored him!!
"Elder brother, hereâs the birthday gift I brought for you." Li Zhenfang repeated for the second time.
Li Tianhongâs old eyes fell on him, flashed with a trace of disgust, and finally nodded slightly, "Hmm, just put it aside, Iâm not interested."
"Yes." Li Zhenfang placed the birthday gift aside and was about to leave.
But Li Tianhong called him again, "Fourth brother, later Junjie will give you the contract we have prepared, and once you sign it, it will be as if youâve acknowledged your roots and returned to the clan."
"Your business in Zhonghai will also return to our Xiang City Li Family to be managed by the family."
"This way, you wonât have to work so hard anymore."
"Alright, Iâve said what needs to be said, you can go now."
He waved his hand, as if shooing away a fly, dismissing Li Zhenfang.
His words were full of arrogant condescension.
As if this was a favor to Li Zhenfang.
Li Zhenfang took a deep breath, "Elder brother, this matter needs further discussion, doesnât it?"
"Discussion?!" Li Tianhongâs eyes turned stern, exuding a pressure, "What more is there to discuss? What do you want? You, a bastard child, I am willing to let you return to the Xiang City Li Family, and you should already be grateful!"
"And you dare to negotiate terms with me?!"
"Alright, nothing more to be said on this matter, Jiaming and Wenjun will discuss it with you! Today is my birthday banquet, donât embarrass me in front of all the guests!"
Li Zhenfang clenched his teeth and returned to his seat.
Li Kani trembled with anger, "This is really too much!"
The Xiang City Li Family drove her father out years ago and didnât give him anything.
Now, they still want to seize everything by force!
Many of the guests present looked at the father and daughter with some pity.
Li Zhenfang being driven out of his home was no secret in Fragrant City!
But no one could have expected that this desolate dog, after going to Zhonghai, would actually succeed in business and build a substantial empire! But whatâs the use?
In the end, isnât he still going to be cut down?
While Li Zhenfang was filled with resentment, two more people entered from the side hall entrance.
"Chairman Li!"
"Young Master Li!"
The father and son pair exuded an air of distinction, as everyone paid their respects wherever they passed. It was Li Tianhongâs eldest son, Li Jiaming, and his eldest grandson, Li Wenjun.
"Thatâs Li Jiaming!" Xu Meimei spoke up.
Chen Xiaoâs eyes immediately locked onto Li Jiaming, filled with cold hostility.
After waiting so long, this guy finally appeared.
Seeing his cold demeanor, Lu Rugao whispered, "Are you really going to act? Are you sure you can leave here alive if you do? Not to mention the Li Familyâs eight thousand Iron Armor Private Army, youâre probably not even a match for this Duan Feilin!"
"His Hong Fist is cultivated to the Shape and Intent Unity level, ten years ago he was already at Grandmaster Peak, likely having reached the Half-step Grandmaster realm!"
Chen Xiao said coldly, "No matter who he is, today, Iâm definitely going for Li Jiaming!"