Chapter 1145 - 1145: The Bai Family Fears Nothing

When Ye Kuto was mentioned, Bai Tieniu's expression became slightly solemn as he said, "This Ye Kuto might be a bit of trouble."

"What's the trouble?"

"According to what he told the police, he was instructed by someone named Tang Mingbo to come to our shop and cause trouble."

"Tang Mingbo?" Bai Huanyu searched his mind, but no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't recall any information about this person.

Bai Tieniu spoke up at the right time, "I've had someone investigate. In Kyoto, there is a Tang Family, and the current head is named Tang Mingbo. The Tang Mingbo that Ye Kuto mentioned should be this person."

"The Tang Family of Kyoto?" Bai Huanyu furrowed his silver brows, murmuring, "I don't remember having any grievances with the Tang Family."

Bai Tieniu couldn't help but laugh, "Dad, don't mention the Tang Family of Kyoto, have we ever had any disputes with He Qizheng either?

Yet now, isn't he still suppressing our Bai Family?"

Bai Huanyu's eyes lit up as he slowly nodded, "It seems that people can't afford not to acknowledge old age. Who's keeping an eye on He Qizheng remains unknown, but our Bai Family is definitely being targeted by the Tang Family of Kyoto."

"What should we do then?"

"I'd like to hear your views." Bai Huanyu sighed and said, "I'm already old. If it weren't for your reminder just now, I would have thought our Bai Family had somehow offended the Tang Family of Kyoto.

It's really laughable. Those people from Kyoto, do they even need a reason to make a move on someone?"

Bai Tieniu pondered for a while before replying, "Since the Tang Family of Kyoto has targeted us, pretending nothing has happened definitely won't work.

You often say that if it's a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, it can't be avoided.

There's no doubt that the Tang Family targeting us is a curse, not a blessing, and naturally, we can't avoid it."

"Go on," Bai Huanyu nodded with satisfaction.

Bai Tieniu continued, "I've investigated, and the Tang Family of Kyoto isn't much stronger than our Bai Family. In terms of status and influence, they're not as big as our impact in Jiangcheng.

The purpose of the Tang Family doing this is simply to get us to go and seek reconciliation, but they're a family no better than ours, why should we lower our heads and give in?

Even if one day we have to serve someone as a dog, why not choose a stronger master?"

"There's some truth to that, but remember, it's far from the time when we must choose a side," Bai Huanyu reminded sternly.

Bai Tieniu sneered, "I've already decided that I won't serve anyone as their dog in this lifetime, even if I have to beg on the streets, I'll never submit to anyone!

Hasn't the Tang Family already set their sights on us?

Well then, this is a good opportunity!

The Tang Family is watching us, so surely others with their eyes on us have noticed too.

Let's take this opportunity to tell those who are keeping tabs on us to give up; the Bai Family would rather break than bend!"

Bai Tieniu paused before adding, "Dad, I might sound a bit extreme, but bowing down to others means we'll never rise again.

We must show an attitude to let everyone know that the Bai Family is not to be trifled with!

Only those who are unafraid to die are qualified to live on, whether we like it or not, we must now display a life-or-death attitude to ensure no one dares to target us."

"Tieniu, you..."

For a moment, Bai Huanyu felt as if he might be moved to tears.

Every word struck a chord in his heart.

The only pity is, if it hadn't been for that night, how wonderful it would've been...

Oh well, there is gain and loss in everything.

If not for that night, perhaps his son would still struggle to achieve greatness at this moment.

Bai Huanyu took a deep breath, summoning all his courage, "Leave this matter to you.

From today, you can not only represent me, Bai Huanyu, but the entire Bai Family.

What you say is the stance of the Bai Family, what you do is the Bai Family's action!"

"Dad!" Bai Tieniu stood up abruptly, he didn't expect his father to relinquish power so completely.

Bai Huanyu took the ring off his left thumb and handed it over, "Just for your words today, I can hand over the Bai Family to you with confidence.

You might make many mistakes in the future, but that's all part of the growth journey. Without these experiences, you won't achieve growth."

Bai Tieniu looked a bit flustered, but Bai Huanyu urged, "Take it, this is the ring handed down through generations in our Bai Family. It represents the highest authority of the Bai Family.

With this, even I can only have a say in strategy, without the power to decide."

"Dad, you should keep it, it's really not appropriate or me-worthy if I take it now," Bai Tieniu said solemnly.

Bai Huanyu thought a bit, then put the ring back on his thumb, "Since you say so, I'll keep it for you for now. Whenever you ask for it, I won't refuse a word."

"..." Bai Tieniu.

I was just being polite, and you really took it back?

But thinking it over, it actually isn't quite appropriate. Just dealing with one brother and one sister is enough of a headache; better wait for the right timing.

...

At the small courtyard of Jinyue Garden, where Xue Nuofu and the others reside.

Today's dinner, prepared by head chef Zhao Guo'an and second chef Old Ha, was of reliably high quality.

Everyone gathered around the large round table, happily drinking and boasting with each other.

Hui Yi and the others were the most enthusiastic, speaking and bluffing to the extent that Old Ha and Aspergillus oryzae, two old hands, were left amazed.

Meanwhile, Lone Wolf and Lv Ziming were pulling Tie Wa along, the three of them competing in drinking.

Even though there were only three of them, they seemed more lively than the whole table.

In high spirits, Lv Ziming poured himself a full glass of baijiu, and walked over to Xiao Feng: "Boss, I must toast you with a drink!"

Xiao Feng also filled his glass, saying, "Old Lv, at your age, it's a bit inappropriate to keep calling me 'you'."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. If it weren't for you, Boss, I, Lv Ziming, wouldn't be where I am today." Lv Ziming held the glass with both hands, his expression more serious than ever:

"My master told me, I'm not fit to learn sword techniques because my hands weren't steady, but ever since learning that set of moves from you, I've mastered the last few moves of the sword technique.

It was a knot that has burdened me for most of my life, and now it's finally untied!

I'll drink it all, and you can drink as you please!"

With that, he downed the three shots of baijiu in one go.

Xiao Feng also drank a whole glass of baijiu, but just as he was about to speak, his pocket vibrated.

Upon checking, he saw that the call was from... Qian Shaoyuan.

The bastard finally called!

Xiao Feng cursed inwardly, then put on a smiling face and answered the call.

"Hello, Brother Xiao, this is Qian Shaoyuan. Yes, yes, I've taken a day off tomorrow and plan to come to see you."