When Huangfu Qing and his son Huangfu Yingjun questioned Jiang Wuming, Jiang Wuming remained silent.
When Wang Zhisheng and Ye Rui had previously mocked Jiang Wuming, Jiang Wuming remained silent.
When Chu Wansong and Qin Linhai, in order to spare his feelings, were aggressively targeted by Ye Wentao and Ye Rui, Jiang Wuming spoke up!
"Uh..."
Hearing Jiang Wuming's forceful words, everyone except Qin Linhai and Chu Wansong, who knew Jiang Wuming's background, was stunned.
Although they all knew that Jiang Wuming acted with great assertiveness, they had not expected that Jiang Wuming would maintain his assertiveness in such a setting today, and that he would directly attack Ye Rui!
"You..."
Ye Rui was furious and stood up directly, pointing at Jiang Wuming.
"Jiang Wuming, you are insolent!"
Before Ye Rui could finish his sentence, Ye Wentao let out a low growl, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.
Because Jiang Wuming's words had not only insulted Ye Rui but also showed no regard for the Ye family!
"Insolent?"
Jiang Wuming suddenly smiled, casting his gaze towards Ye Wentao and asking, word by word, "I want to know, when you said that to me just now, was it as my uncle, or simply as a member of the Ye family?"
"Jiang Wuming, after I learned your identity, I considered you my nephew. Moreover, when I learned that Ye Rui and his mother had refused to help you with your adoptive father's matter, I reprimanded them. I even considered letting you return to the Ye family!"
Ye Wentao frowned and replied in a deep voice, "But your actions have greatly disappointed me!"
"So, you were simply warning me as a member of the Ye family just now, is that right?" Jiang Wuming was still smiling.
"Yes!"
Ye Wentao answered crisply.
"Uncle, this is the first time I've called you that, and it will be the last.
Thank you for the kindness you once showed me, even if that kindness was only in your heart and never acted upon!"
Jiang Wuming put away his smile, took a deep breath, and said word by word, "I'll also tell you, I didn't come to you to beg the Ye family to seek justice for my adoptive father, but to give the Ye family a chance to mend their ways, out of the affection between my mother and the Ye family!
My adoptive father and other retired members of the Yuan Zhan Long special forces, in order to protect this country and its people, risked their lives on the battlefield, fighting enemies without regret!
After they left the barracks they were willing to dedicate their lives to, they should have been treated as heroes, not become victims of certain struggles!
The military has failed to fulfill its due responsibilities in handling the matters of my adoptive father and others!
As the person in charge of the military, Ye Zheng bears responsibility in this matter, and can even be said to be derelict in his duty!!"
"Uh..."
Hearing Jiang Wuming accuse the military of inaction and specifically point out Ye Zheng's dereliction of duty, the entire Huangfu family, Wei family, and all the guests were dumbfounded!
"Shut up!"
Immediately, a fierce roar suddenly sounded.
The owner of the voice was Wang Lin!
He abruptly stood up, furiously reprimanding Jiang Wuming, both out of his deep hatred for Jiang Wuming and to seize this opportunity to show off—the events of today would surely spread, reaching Ye Zheng's ears, and Ye Zheng would know of his actions, which would greatly benefit his development!
"The one who should shut up is you! What right do you have to speak here?!"
Jiang Wuming narrowed his eyes and scanned Wang Lin.
"You..."
Wang Lin trembled all over with anger, momentarily speechless.
He had never dreamed that Jiang Wuming would dare to confront him publicly.
"Jiang Wuming, I am now very fortunate that I did not insist on your return to the Ye family. This is no longer just arrogance and presumption, it is utter lawlessness!"
Ye Wentao spoke again, his face even darker, feeling as though he wished he could slap Jiang Wuming and teach him how to behave.
"Ye Wentao, perhaps the Ye family is considered immensely powerful and unreachable by many, but I tell you, I have never thought of returning to the Ye family!
In the past, when I knew my background and before I understood what happened to my parents, I didn't think of returning to the Ye family, nor did I think of seeking the Ye family's protection!
Later, when I learned that my mother was murdered, and the Ye family members acted like timid turtles, afraid to seek justice for my mother, I felt it was a tragedy!
That day, I told myself in my heart, even if the Ye family invited me back with a grand procession in the future, I would never set foot in the Ye family again—I find it tainted!!"
Jiang Wuming spoke again, unleashing words that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
He had wanted to say these words to the Ye family after reading Xia Xueqin's diary "Memories of Jiang Zhan," but he had never had the chance. It was not until today, provoked by the arrogance of Ye Wentao and Ye Rui, that he finally vented them all at once.
"You..."
Hearing Jiang Wuming's words again, Ye Wentao trembled all over with anger, his blood pressure soaring, his eyes darkening, almost to the point of fainting.
As the most elite prominent family in the Dragon Country, who would dare to publicly accuse the Ye family like Jiang Wuming?
This time, Jiang Wuming ignored Ye Wentao and turned around, taking the lead to walk towards the exit.
Qin Linhai and Chu Wansong, along with his son Chu Feng, followed Jiang Wuming with shock and decisiveness on their faces.
Jiang Wuming was finished!
As they watched Jiang Wuming's receding back and thought about what he had just said, almost everyone in their hearts had the same thought.
They all knew that Jiang Zhan's past had made him an enemy of almost the entire world, leaving many enemies for Jiang Wuming.
Those enemies, upon learning of Jiang Wuming's identity, would definitely not let him go—the actions of the Sato family had already proven this!
Previously, it was only rumored that the Ye family patriarch, Ye Zheng, had rejected Jiang Wuming, and that Jiang Wuming would not receive the Ye family's protection. Today, this had been thoroughly confirmed.
Moreover, by saying those words just now, Jiang Wuming had irrevocably severed any hope of returning to the Ye family, and might even offend them in the process!
Internal and external troubles.
How would Jiang Wuming survive?
Through martial power?
Back then, Jiang Zhan's martial arts talent was astonishing, suppressing his contemporaries to the point of despair, and he was eventually hailed as a new invincible figure in the world, yet he ultimately met a tragic end!
Although the current Jiang Wuming had created legends in the martial arts world, he had not yet achieved invincibility among his peers, and facing enemies from all sides, he was destined for death!
Was Jiang Wuming finished?
Qin Linhai and Chu Wansong did not know the answer.
They could not be certain whether Jiang Wuming could survive under the conditions of internal and external troubles, and facing enemies from all sides.
But they firmly believed that one day, the Ye family would regret their actions to the core!
Creak!
Immediately, before Jiang Wuming, Qin Linhai, Chu Wansong, and Chu Feng could reach the entrance of the banquet hall, the doors of the banquet hall swung open.
Huangfu Weixia, dressed in a red qipao, pushed open the banquet hall doors and appeared in everyone's sight.
Jiang Wuming stopped in his tracks and met Huangfu Weixia's gaze.
"Weixia, some people here don't welcome Wuming. We are preparing to eat elsewhere and will not attend your engagement ceremony."
Chu Wansong spoke first, explaining to Huangfu Weixia.
"Take me with you!"
Huangfu Weixia's words were astonishing, just three simple words.
The banquet hall fell into a dead silence!
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