When Fang Xun reached the venue entrance, he was stopped by the bodyguards.
"It's like this, I am Miss Wei Yumeng's assistant. Since she hasn't come out yet, I'm here to find her."
Fang Xun deliberately presented himself as Wei Yumeng's assistant.
The two bodyguards exchanged a glance, then said to Fang Xun, "According to our clearing of the venue, Miss Wei should have already left."
Fang Xun frowned slightly at these words. He didn't believe Wei Yumeng would leave without telling him.
Moreover, if these two bodyguards had truthfully told him that Wei Yumeng was still there, Fang Xun would have been more at ease.
But now, it seemed they were clearly trying to conceal something.
"I apologize, Miss Wei really hasn't come out. Could you please let me go in and look for her?" Fang Xun's tone was still very polite, giving them ample respect.
However, the two bodyguards insisted on blocking Fang Xun, refusing to let him enter.
"Mr. Fang, this is our rule. Since the banquet has concluded, you no longer have the right to enter."
Fang Xun looked helpless. He glanced at the time; it would take Zhan Mohan at least another five minutes to arrive. Although five minutes seemed short, anything could happen in that time.
Furthermore, based on what others had said earlier, Wei Yumeng was likely in trouble very early on, and he couldn't wait any longer.
"Since that's the case, then I apologize."
As Fang Xun spoke, he rolled up his sleeves. Since talking wouldn't work, he could only force his way in.
Before the two bodyguards could react, their abdomens were struck by Fang Xun's fist. Fang Xun seized the opportunity to bypass them and enter the main door. But as soon as he stepped into the hall, another group of bodyguards surrounded him.
"Gentlemen, I am merely here to find someone. Is there a need for such a large display?" Fang Xun said somewhat helplessly.
"Of course, there is. If just any insignificant person can enter my Wang Family mansion, where would the face of our Wang family be?"
Wang Mingyang descended from the second floor. "I thought it was some big shot, but it's just an unknown nobody?"
"Although I may not be famous, Mr. Wang is certainly a celebrity in a certain field. I am only here to find someone. You don't have to make things so difficult for me, do you?"
Wang Mingyang raised an eyebrow. "Then tell me, who are you looking for? I can have someone help you search."
"Miss Wei Yumeng and Miss Chen Yutong."
"Oh, them. Didn't they leave long ago?" Wang Mingyang said as if it were true.
But his flippant tone made it impossible for anyone to believe him.
Chen Yutong and Wei Yumeng were locked up together. Wang Mingyang was about to make his move on them when something happened that forced him to go out and investigate. This also gave the two women some breathing room.
"I'm sorry, Yumeng, for dragging you into this." Chen Yutong looked full of self-reproach. No matter what, this incident started because of her.
If Wei Yumeng hadn't been trying to help her, she wouldn't have ended up like this.
Wei Yumeng just shook her head. "This Wang Mingyang originally invited me here deliberately. The root of all these troubles is him."
As she spoke, she moved her bound hands and feet, but the ropes were tied too tightly for her to break free.
"Yumeng, move a little. Let me see if I can help you untie them," Chen Yutong suggested.
Wei Yumeng nodded and moved closer to Chen Yutong. Chen Yutong's hand behind her back happened to touch Wei Yumeng's ropes.
In the hall, Fang Xun was still at a stalemate with Wang Mingyang. He had been keeping an eye on the time; another minute or so should be enough.
"Mr. Fang, I believe my intentions are clear. If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being impolite." Wang Mingyang said, gesturing with his hand.
The bodyguards surrounding Fang Xun closed in on him again.
Fang Xun had already adopted a defensive stance. It seemed he could only fight his way out now.
However, Wang Mingyang's bodyguards were far more skilled than expected. Fang Xun could only hold out for a short while before they grabbed him.
Fang Xun's arms and legs were already injured, and his arms were lifted by two bodyguards.
"I thought you were so capable. Turns out you're just average." Wang Mingyang's eyes were full of mockery. "Since it's come to this, I don't mind telling you, Chen Yutong and Wei Yumeng are mine. No one can take them away, no matter who comes. They will be my Wang Mingyang's women from now on."
"Mr. Wang, what should we do with this person?" one of the bodyguards asked.
"Throw him out. It's best to let everyone see what happens when you go against our Wang family."
As Wang Mingyang spoke, he turned to head back into the room. But at that moment, several bodyguards were thrown directly into the hall.
"President Zhan!" Seeing who had arrived, Fang Xun's heart finally settled.
Wang Mingyang had no choice but to turn around again and saw Zhan Yangyi and Zhan Mohan suddenly appear in the hall.
"Who are you..."
Zhan Mohan didn't answer his question, only asked coldly, "Where are they?"
Wang Mingyang sneered. "So you're also here to find someone. It seems you are President Zhan Mohan, and that gentleman is Zhan Yangyi."
Zhan Yangyi didn't look at him but kicked one of the beaten bodyguards. "If you don't want to end up like him, you'd better hand over the people."
"Hah, quite a tone. Your Zhan Group is just a company, shouldn't you be the ones paying attention? Our Wang family is the lifeline of the entire entertainment industry. It's their good fortune that Chen Yutong and Wei Yumeng caught my eye."
Wang Mingyang didn't think there was anything wrong with his words. He truly believed it. Having grown accustomed to controlling the futures and lives of others, he no longer put anyone in his eyes.
Zhan Yangyi and Zhan Mohan's expressions darkened further, their auras becoming even more menacing. Even the bodyguards near Wang Mingyang took a step back, instinctively feeling that they had provoked someone troublesome.
"President Wang, the Zhan Group is really not to be trifled with. Perhaps we should give them some face," Wang Mingyang's assistant suggested.
But Wang Mingyang glared at him. "You useless fool, after following me for so long, why are you afraid of them?"
After speaking, he turned to look at Zhan Yangyi and Zhan Mohan. Just as he was about to say something, he was silenced by Zhan Mohan's sharp gaze, and he didn't even realize he had taken an unconscious step back.
"What are you waiting for? Attack!"
Wang Mingyang gave the order, but the bodyguards hesitated, unsure whether to act.
"You useless lot! Why are you hesitating?" Wang Mingyang shouted angrily.
Finally, a few bodyguards prepared to charge forward, but before they could react to what was happening, they were knocked to the ground.
It turned out Zhan Mohan and Zhan Yangyi had not come unprepared; outside the entrance, there were already bodyguards they had brought.
A team of bodyguards, at Zhan Yangyi's signal, entered the hall, clearing a path for the two of them.