Chapter 624: Mr. Shen, For What Reason Have You Invited Me?

Chapter 624: Chapter 624: Mr. Shen, For What Reason Have You Invited Me?

Tang Jun spun around and stared coldly at Cheng Yuan. "Cheng, you wanted to laugh at me, didn’t you? Fine, I’ve had my bloody disaster. Are you happy now?"

Cheng Yuan shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Young Master Tang, I have no interest in laughing at you. I’m just reminding you not to forget our bet. Get that five-star hotel ready, and don’t try to fob me off with some dump."

"You!!"

Tang Jun was about to explode with rage!

Shen Man, who was standing nearby, twisted the knife. "Tang Jun, if I recall correctly, the Qingcheng Yizhong Crown Plaza Hotel is a five-star hotel. You’d better get the transfer agreement ready. The moment the Martial Dao Exchange Conference is over, I’m taking Cheng Yuan to claim it!"

Tang Jun ground his teeth so hard they nearly shattered. With a cold snort, he turned and stormed away.

A few of his cronies hurried after him. "Brother Tang, that punk not only stole your fiancée, but he’s also taking your hotel! How can we possibly tolerate this?"

"Brother Tang, my family has some influence in Linhai Town. Just give the order, and I’ll have my people snatch him!"

Tang Jun’s face was grim. "With Shen Man protecting him, who in Linhai Town would dare make a move?"

"So we’re just supposed to stand by and watch that kid act so smug?"

Tang Jun snorted. "Of course not. I won’t let him off that easily!"

Tang Jun was taken to the Linhai Town central hospital. After his wounds were treated and bandaged, he pulled out his phone and called Shen Aotian.

The call connected almost immediately, and Shen Aotian’s warm voice came through. "Jun, are you calling to ask about Manman? She went to Luocheng a few days ago and should be arriving in Linhai Town now. You should go find her there."

"Uncle Shen, I’m already in Linhai Town."

"Manman isn’t in Linhai Town yet? That can’t be right!"

"Manman is in Linhai Town, but she’s not alone. She’s with her—boyfriend."

Shen Aotian’s tone instantly darkened.

"Jun, you must be joking."

"How would I dare joke with you, Uncle Shen?"

"What’s his background?"

Tang Jun answered truthfully, "He’s from Luocheng. His name is Cheng Yuan. Apparently, he owns a five-star hotel in the Provincial City."

"Nonsense! This is utter nonsense! Jun, don’t you worry. Your uncle will handle this for you!"

Shen Aotian hung up the phone and said in a dark tone, "Old Qi, I want you to run a background check on someone immediately. His name is Cheng Yuan, from Luocheng!"

"Yes, sir!"

Soon, a summary of Cheng Yuan’s information was compiled.

"Master, we have the report on Cheng Yuan. He served two years in prison and was released less than six months ago. He’s on good terms with Mei Bin, the Crown Prince of Luocheng’s Xing’an Group, and also with Gao Qingyuan, the King of Luo City. His maternal uncle is the Deputy Director of the Luocheng Construction Bureau. Furthermore, he owns a five-star hotel in the Provincial City, but the hotel’s origins are unclear."

Shen Aotian snorted in contempt. ’Just that? With such a meager background, he dares to have designs on my daughter? Let’s go! I’ll meet this Cheng Yuan myself!’

"Yes, sir."

...

The exhibition matches continued. Without the annoying presence of Tang Jun, the three of them were in a rather good mood.

The sun began to set.

Cheng Yuan stretched lazily. "Miss Shen, it’s getting late. I’m going to find a place to rest. I’ll see you tomorrow."

Not wanting to part with him, Shen Man said in a sweet voice, "Why would you need to find a place? My family has a small villa in Linhai Town. You can just stay there! I’ll even go get some of the freshest seafood to welcome you."

Cheng Yuan politely declined. "Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Shen, but I have other plans. Perhaps another time. I’ll definitely take you up on it then."

As they were speaking, two young men in black suits and sunglasses pushed through the crowd and stopped in front of them.

Shen Man’s expression changed the moment she saw them.

’Has Father already arrived in Linhai Town?’

The two men bowed respectfully to Shen Man. "Young Miss."

Ji Tingting was taken aback. "Sister Man, so you weren’t just messing with me on the train? You’re really the daughter of a powerful family?"

"Why would I mess with you?" Shen Man said, then turned to the two men with a resigned look. "Is my father here? Take me to him."

To Shen Man’s surprise, the two men shook their heads. "Young Miss, the Master has instructed us to invite Mr. Cheng for a meeting by the sea."

Shen Man immediately grew tense. "Why does my father want to see Cheng Yuan?"

"The Master didn’t say. He only instructed us to invite Mr. Cheng."

"I’ll go with him!"

"Young Miss, please don’t make this difficult for us."

"But..."

Cheng Yuan, however, was completely unfazed. "Don’t be nervous, Miss Shen," he said calmly. "It’s just a meeting. It’s not like your father is a tiger who’s going to eat me."

The corners of Shen Man’s and the two men’s mouths twitched. ’He’s right, our father (the Master) isn’t a tiger,’ they thought. ’He’s the kind of man who devours people whole, leaving no bones behind!’

Shen Man’s tone turned dead serious. "You two, deliver a message for me! Tell him that Cheng Yuan is very important to me! If a single hair on his head is harmed, I will never forgive my father in this lifetime!"

"Yes, Young Miss!"

"Mr. Cheng, if you please."

The two men led Cheng Yuan straight toward the main tournament stage by the sea.

At this time, the thousand-meter radius around the main stage had been cordoned off as a restricted zone, with no one permitted to enter.

However, for a man of Shen Aotian’s status, such restrictions were meaningless.

Soon, Cheng Yuan was led into the restricted zone, where he saw a middle-aged man standing on the sandy beach.

The man was not particularly tall, but he projected an astonishing aura, one that seemed to vie for dominance with the crashing waves.

A short distance behind him stood a group of bodyguards, led by an elderly man in a traditional long robe.

The elderly man exuded a powerful and undisguised aura.

Cheng Yuan couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

’A Peak Martial Emperor?’

’It seems Shen Aotian is determined to win tomorrow’s Martial Dao Exchange Conference. He’s spared no expense to hire a Peak Martial Emperor!’

’Without my help, Hu Yidao and Zhu Song are sure to suffer a crushing defeat tomorrow!’

’The balance of power in Dongshan will be completely overturned, and the Shen Family will reign supreme!’

The two men brought Cheng Yuan to a stop about five or six meters away from Shen Aotian.

"Master, we’ve brought Cheng Yuan! The Young Miss said..."

The young man hesitated.

Shen Aotian’s voice was low. "What did she say?"

"That Cheng Yuan is very important to her, and if he loses so much as a single hair, she will never forgive you, Master."

A muscle in Shen Aotian’s jaw twitched. ’A daughter, once grown, cannot be kept.’

Shen Aotian slowly turned, his condescending gaze sweeping over Cheng Yuan. Even with the most critical eye, he could find no flaw in the young man’s appearance.

’He’s a truly handsome fellow!’

’No wonder my daughter is so taken with him.’

’But good looks don’t put food on the table!’

’How could the daughter of Shen Aotian marry an ordinary man?’

"So, you’re Cheng Yuan?"

Shen Aotian’s tone was level, but it was backed by an incredibly powerful aura.

Even a regional kingpin would have to tread carefully before him.

Yet Cheng Yuan seemed completely unaffected. He stood tall, looking back at Shen Aotian with a calm and steady gaze.

"Yes, I’m Cheng Yuan. You wished to see me, Mr. Shen?"