novelraw Chapter 260 260: The Big Boss Arrives!
Chapter 260 260: The Big Boss Arrives!
She called Qin Long directly.
"Xuewu, what's wrong?"
The call connected instantly, and Qin Long's gentle voice came through.
Tang Xuewu snapped, her voice icy, "Where have you been?"
"Oh, I'm out helping a friend. If it's not urgent, can we talk after I'm done?" Qin Long replied, sounding rushed.
Hearing this, rage filled Tang Xuewu's pretty face. She was being forced by her family to marry Wang Ming, yet all Qin Long did was hide like a coward—utterly useless. He had just promised that no one could force her to do anything, not even the highest authority in the land. Now, his words were being thrown back in her face.
I'm such an idiot.
She suppressed her indignation and let out a heavy sigh. "I'm heading to the Longquan Sky Garden now."
She finished speaking and waited, clinging to a sliver of hope. If he would just try to stop her, she would find an excuse not to go.
However, she was left utterly disappointed.
"Mhm, I will personally be there to see you," Qin Long said, his voice light and pleased.
Tears welled in Tang Xuewu's beautiful eyes as she ended the call.
What did he mean he'd personally be there to see me? Does he want to watch me accept Wang Ming's proposal with his own eyes? To just hand his fiancée over to someone else like that?
In a fit of rage, Tang Xuewu overturned a table and chair.
"You want to see me marry Wang Ming, don't you?" she seethed. "Fine! I'll grant your wish!"
Tang Xuewu clenched her fists, her expression turning ugly.
"Xuewu, where exactly did that Qin Long run off to?" asked Tang Sen, her second uncle, feigning concern.
"Enough!" Old Master Tang boomed. "It's better that the good-for-nothing stays hidden." He then waved his hand, signaling for everyone to depart for the Longquan Grand Hotel.
At that moment, the entire Tang family was overjoyed. After all, as long as Tang Xuewu agreed to Wang Ming's proposal, the Tang family would be able to latch onto the powerful Wang Family. The Wang Family of Jiangzhong was currently a red-hot, first-rate family. As long as they could successfully latch onto the Wang family's coattails, the Tang family would instantly soar, becoming one of Jiangzhong's true elite families.
Therefore, today was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Tang Family.
Three years ago, when Tang Xuewu saved that fool Qin Long, she not only ruined her own reputation, but the Tang Family also became a laughingstock. But all of that was about to be reversed today, once Wang Ming and Tang Xuewu were together.
The more the Tangs thought about it, the more excited they became. They wished they could fly directly to the Longquan Grand Hotel.
「Meanwhile.」
「Longquan Grand Hotel.」
The hotel was brightly lit and filled with red roses, the air thick with the scent of romance. Outside the main hall milled Wang Ming's posse of hangers-on and Wang Xiuhe's business associates. The Wang Family of Jiangzhong was a scorching-hot commodity, and with a government heavyweight like Commander Yang Xue of Jiangzhong backing them, no one dared to offend them easily. Consequently, many business owners came to pay their respects to the Wang Family.
Whether they were from prestigious families or were titans of business, all of them were kept waiting in the reception area. This caused impatience to stir among many of the guests. These were all prominent figures in Jiangzhong, yet they were being given the cold shoulder. However, they didn't dare complain too loudly, as the power backing the Longquan Hotel was also formidable. Moreover, they had been politely provided with fruit, fine wine, and delicacies.
Thus, the reception area of the Longquan Hotel was already packed with over three hundred of Jiangzhong's elite.
Wang Ming, his face already livid with rage, had to be calmed down by others.
"Damn it, I'll wait fifteen more minutes," he bit out, downing a glass of red wine. "If they don't open the door, I'm breaking it down!"
Outside the Longquan Hotel, a crowd of streamers, journalists, and curious onlookers had gathered. The place was absolutely buzzing.
At that moment, the Tang family's cars approached the hotel. Suddenly, a series of roars erupted as eight imposing motorcycles zipped past them, coming to a halt directly in front of their vehicle.
"What's with these crappy bikes?" Tang Chuchu crossed her arms, annoyed, and stuck her head out to yell. "This isn't a parking lot, are you blind? We're in a Mercedes! Can you afford it if you scratch our car?"
She was about to get out and confront them.
"Sis, don't be reckless!" Tang Yuxiang immediately snapped at her, his eyes fixed warily on the motorcycles. "Are you getting cocky? Do you have any idea what kind of bikes these are? These are imported Harley-Davidsons, top-of-the-line models."
Tang Yuxiang cautiously checked his surroundings before stopping the car.
"This motorcycle costs 1,800,000?" Tang Chuchu gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in disbelief.
"Sis! There are eight of them! That's over ten million in total!"
Tang Yuxiang's words made her jump, and she quickly shut her mouth.
Just then, a purple-gold three-wheeled motorcycle appeared, driving up from behind. It was several times larger than the others and was followed by another eight Harley-Davidsons, flanking it like an honor guard.
"I've seen this on TV! It's the standard ride for some foreign super-prince. It has to be worth at least 50,000,000!" Tang Chuchu shrieked in shock.
Sixteen Harley-Davidsons in total, each manned by two female bodyguards who sat poised like jaguars, their sharp gazes sweeping the surroundings.
There must be some incredible VIP on that central motorcycle, Tang Yuxiang thought, pressing his face against the window to get a better look.
WHOOSH!
The purple-gold three-wheeler, protected by its sixteen-Harley escort, slowly approached the entrance of the Longquan Grand Hotel.
"Whoa!"
Even Wang Ming and his group shot to their feet. This VIP was something else!
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
In an instant, women in tight black bodysuits dismounted from the sixteen Harley-Davidsons. One of the bodyguards, a tall woman with the sleek posture of a jaguar, wore sunglasses and exuded an extraordinary, deadly aura. The nearby crowd was immediately pushed back to a safe distance.
Wang Ming stared, astonished. Who in the world was this?
CLICK!
From the back of the purple-gold three-wheeler, a figure leaning on a cane slowly emerged.
Upon seeing him, Wang Ming's jaw dropped. It was because the person before him was also leaning on a cane.
Qin Long was his rival in love, an obstacle he loathed so much it made his teeth ache, a man he wished he could devour whole. However, he couldn't be certain if this person was truly Qin Long. Only the cane looked familiar.
Wang Ming held his breath, staring intently at the man. But with thirty-two female bodyguards surrounding the figure, he couldn't see the person's face clearly. The man also seemed to be wearing a hat that obscured his features. Dressed in a handsome white formal suit, he looked sharp and stylish. The bracelet on his wrist, a deep blue piece, looked to be worth at least 3,500,000.
Such a grand entrance made everyone gasp in amazement, their eyes wide.
"Holy hell, that's a genuine powerhouse!"
"As expected of the Wang Family, a premier family in Jiangzhong! The people they associate with are truly on another level!"
"I don't think this VIP is one of Jiangzhong's top figures. They're probably a relative from another province."
"That must be it. The power and connections that allowed the Wang Family to rise to the top so quickly are the real deal!"
Everyone couldn't help but sigh in awe, while nearby streamers and reporters scrambled to record everything.