Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law

Chapter 259 259: Wang Ming Is Not Happy!

"We can wait outside for a bit; it's no big deal. Maybe they really are installing some imported lights," Wang Ming's friends laughed, trying to placate him.

But the more they did, the angrier Wang Ming became. "He's the master of the Longquan Grand Hotel today? Let me tell you, I'm the most honored guest at your hotel! Forget this stupid protocol. Even if your big boss, Lu Mingze, showed up, he'd have to bow and scrape before me! You're just a watchdog, and you dare to stop me from going in? Get your boss out here to see me, now!"

Wang Ming flung his arms around furiously, cursing at the hostess.

"Oh, Young Master Wang, what's the matter? Why so angry?" a voice suddenly called out.

A woman, the deputy general manager, approached with a smile. She wore a professional pencil skirt, striding confidently on long legs and flanked by more than twenty bodyguards in suits and sunglasses.

"This damn bitch dares to block my way. Is she tired of living?" Wang Ming suddenly lifted his foot and viciously kicked the hostess.

"Young Master Wang, it's really not Xiao Li's fault," the deputy general manager said, still smiling. "This was the boss's arrangement. If you and the other young masters and ladies would please wait a moment in the reception area, it will be ready shortly."

Still smiling, she helped the kicked hostess to her feet and offered her apologies. Then she waved to the receptionists behind her. "Prepare red wine, fruit, and gourmet food in the lounge immediately. Let Young Master Wang and his friends rest for a while."

After that, the deputy general manager gave Wang Ming a smiling nod and turned to walk away.

"Damn it!" Wang Ming felt as though the deputy general manager was looking down on him, and he stomped his foot in fury.

"Ah, Brother Ming, we can wait outside for a bit, it's fine! Besides, the leading lady hasn't appeared yet. We don't need to be in such a rush."

Soon, they were seated and resting. The thought of winning over the stunningly beautiful Tang Xuewu today was enough to instantly subdue Wang Ming's anger.

This damned Longquan Hotel... Once I'm done with my business, I won't let them off the hook! A cold, fierce light erupted in Wang Ming's eyes, which were filled with venom.

Meanwhile, the deputy general manager was watching everything on a surveillance monitor. She couldn't help but sigh.

"Deputy General Manager, Young Master Wang will definitely retaliate ferociously against us for this!" a female assistant said, her face etched with worry. "The Wang Family might even step in to suppress our hotel!"

After all, their boss had connections. At worst, he could sell the hotel and flee, but low-level employees like them would be the ones to face the harsh consequences.

"These are the boss's direct orders," the deputy general manager said, her beautiful face clouded with worry, though she was helpless. "There's nothing we can do. After all, we're on his payroll. Unless we all pack up and leave right now!"

The assistant immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word. The Longquan Grand Hotel was one of the top hotels in Jiangzhong. It had high recruitment standards and excellent benefits. Even the hostesses earned 12,000 a month, and the female assistant made 20,000 a month. The deputy general manager's annual salary was a staggering 1,500,000. At the Longquan Grand Hotel, even the cleaning ladies were paid 8,000 a month. With benefits and pay like that, nobody wanted to leave.

"Alright, let's just finish the tasks at hand," the deputy general manager said with a helpless wave of her hand. "The rest is not for us to worry about." She turned and left.

「The Tang Family Courtyard.」

"Xuewu, hurry and change into your gown! It's almost time!" Zhang Meilan and Tang De, already in formal attire, were all smiles, as if they were the ones getting married.

"Alright," Tang Xuewu replied, her reluctance plain to see.

"Put on your most beautiful dress! You're dressed like a country bumpkin!" Zhang Meilan looked at her with disdain, growing impatient.

As if in protest, Tang Xuewu had put on an extremely plain sweatsuit, looking completely nonchalant. Her hair wasn't styled, she wore no makeup, not even lipstick. Although Tang Xuewu was a natural beauty who was stunning without any adornment, her defiant attitude irritated Zhang Meilan greatly.

"I think this is fine," Tang Xuewu said, slipping on a pair of flat canvas shoes and starting to walk out.

"I remember you have several very pretty dresses. Why not change into one?" Zhang Meilan blocked her way, trying to reason with her.

Qin Long had bought her so many exquisite dresses, yet she had deliberately chosen a cheap sweatsuit from a street stall. It was truly embarrassing. This is clearly intentional, isn't it? Zhang Meilan though. Wang Ming had spent a fortune to propose to Tang Xuewu in the Sky Garden. If he saw her dressed so casually, like a country girl... Wouldn't that be a huge slap in the face for him? The more Zhang Meilan thought about it, the angrier she became.

"I'm wearing this," Tang Xuewu stated coldly, her expression annoyed. "If you say one more word, I'll just leave town, and none of you will be able to find me!"

"Nonsense!" Zhang Meilan stomped her foot in anger but didn't dare push Tang Xuewu any further. She knew that when her daughter got angry, she was capable of following through on her threats.

"Xuewu, are you ready to leave? The car Young Master Wang sent is already outside," Old Master Tang said as he walked in with a smile, having been waiting anxiously. "He's called to hurry us along several times. The fiftieth-anniversary celebration is about to begin." He was followed by Tang Sen, Tang Yuxiang, and Tang Chuchu. Other members of the Tang family were waiting outside the courtyard as well. It seemed Old Master Tang had informed everyone.

Tang Xuewu could only bite her lip and nod reluctantly. She didn't like Wang Ming at all, let alone want to accept his proposal. But the Tang family was forcing her, even using her grandmother as leverage. What made her despair the most was that even Qin Long seemed to want her to go.

Tang Xuewu felt deeply disappointed. I thought he would be furious and we'd face this together. But he actually agreed to go. Isn't he just trying to push me to marry Wang Ming?

"By the way, where is Qin Long?" Tang Xuewu suddenly scanned the room, searching for him.

"Oh, I saw him leave with his crutch. He's probably hiding somewhere crying his eyes out," Zhang Meilan said with a scornful huff, her hands on her hips.

"Exactly!" Tang Yuxiang immediately burst out laughing. "That good-for-nothing probably got scared and ran off. And here I thought he had some backbone!"

"That's right! You cripple, you'd better get lost and never come back!" Tang Chuchu added with a triumphant smile, her teeth clenched.

"Xuewu, Qin Long probably left early because he was afraid Young Master Wang would retaliate against him..." Old Master Tang sighed helplessly, concluding that Qin Long had clearly pushed Tang Xuewu toward Wang Ming to save his own skin.

Hearing this, Tang Xuewu's expression became crestfallen.

If Qin Long was running away, why did he tell me to come? We already booked plane tickets, planning to take a trip and hide out. Yet now, he's abandoned me. Is he leaving me to face all this alone? Did he just run away? Is this the man I've cared for for three years?

At this thought, tears streamed down Tang Xuewu's face.