"Agreed!"
"We all agree!"
The members of the second branch of the Tang family unanimously voiced their approval.
Tang Long also stood up, his resolute face displaying the arrogance characteristic of a leader. "Great Grandfather, you have toiled for the Tang family for over a decade. It is indeed time for you to enjoy your retirement. Rest assured, with me, Tang Long, around, the Tang family will only grow stronger!"
"Good, my grandson speaks exceptionally well!"
"The Tang family of the future will be a rare gem in Qingcheng, and our family will usher in its glorious moment!"
"Brother, please rest assured and enjoy your twilight years."
Tang Qinghe's words were impassioned and moving.
In reality, both Tang Qingshan and Tang Wan understood that while it was nominally a retirement for Tang Qingshan, Tang Qinghe secretly intended to seize control of the entire Tang family.
Henceforth, there would be no more first or second branches of the Tang family; there would only be the Tang family, managed by Tang Qinghe.
"Little Wan, let's begin the handover of work. The project for the Six-Star Hotel under Phil Group, which is currently under your charge, will now be my responsibility. Do you have any objections?"
Tang Haimei seized the opportunity to approach.
"I have no objections, as long as Mr. Phil agrees. I don't mind!"
"From today onwards, everything in the Tang family has nothing to do with me, Tang Wan. I am no longer a member of your Tang family. From now on, we shall go our separate ways."
"Leaving the Tang family, I, Tang Wan, will only get better. And what belongs to me, I will reclaim!"
Tang Wan smiled indifferently.
She was born unafraid of losing everything, for she never lacked the courage to start anew!
"Well said! My Lin Feng's woman should be like this!"
Suddenly, Lin Feng, accompanied by Tang Pinliang, appeared at the conference room entrance.
Lin Feng's arrival startled many in the Tang family, some even rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
"There's no need to be so tense. I know you all wish I were dead and gone, but unfortunately, the person who will kill me hasn't even been born yet!"
Lin Feng smiled and shrugged, then offered a gentlemanly Western greeting to Tang Wan, who looked equally surprised.
With one hand behind his back, he took Tang Wan's delicate hand, bent down to kiss it, and said, "My dear Miss Tang, I apologize for being late!"
"No, you're not late!"
"I'm already very happy that you could come."
"I feel particularly grounded now, and more driven than ever!"
Tang Wan smiled enchantingly and, in front of everyone from the Tang family, hugged Lin Feng and kissed him passionately.
"Tang Wan, what are you doing? We are in a meeting right now, this is not the time for your affections!"
Tang Qinghe was furious. This was clearly a sign of disrespect.
Tang Long also wore a hint of displeasure, his sharp gaze fixing on Lin Feng like a knife.
However, Tang Long remained silent. As the supreme king of Qingcheng, speaking to Lin Feng would only lower his status.
"Oh, you're having a meeting? Alright, finish whatever you have to say in one go!"
Lin Feng patted Tang Wan's back, released her, and faced the entire room of Tang family members alone.
Tang Qinghe took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself.
"Lin Feng, your survival is indeed a great surprise to us, but whether you live or die is no longer important!"
"Tang Wan has been expelled from the Tang family by me, and all her assets must be returned to the Tang family!"
"If you are a man of integrity, then agree to one thing for me!"
Tang Qinghe gazed at Lin Feng, pausing at this point.
"Agree to what?"
Lin Feng asked with a smile.
"The Six-Star Hotel project by Phil Group is something our Tang family must reclaim. If you are a man, do not badmouth our Tang family to Mr. Phil behind our backs!"
"If you are a man, ensure this project is completely secured by our Tang family. In doing so, I will, considering Tang Wan's contribution to this project, leave her some funds to rebuild her future!"
"What do you think?"
Tang Qinghe was genuinely worried about Lin Feng causing trouble; this Six-Star Hotel project was crucial for the Tang family.
It determined whether the Tang family could affiliate with Phil Group.
"Haha, Tang Qinghe, your Tang family truly has no shame!"
"How can you say such a thing?"
Lin Feng was amused. Tang Qinghe had lived for decades, yet he uttered words that even a child would be embarrassed to say.
Truly, when a person has no shame, they are invincible!
"Lin Feng, this has nothing to do with shame or not. As I said, I won't let you agree for nothing! I will give Tang Wan some money so that she doesn't starve after leaving the Tang family!"
"This is not a one-sided demand, but a normal transaction!"
Tang Qinghe defended himself with a serious expression.
"Alright, I agree. The Six-Star Hotel project by Phil Group, I'll give it to your Tang family!"
"And I won't take a single penny from you. Are you satisfied with that? Am I a man, right?"
Lin Feng raised his eyebrows and said generously.
However, Tang Qinghe and the others were somewhat unaccustomed to Lin Feng's prompt agreement.
In their view, Lin Feng would never agree so foolishly.
Now, not only did Lin Feng agree, but he also refused payment?
Was he foolish? Or was he afraid of the Tang family?
"Dad, I understand. Lin Feng must know that our Tang Long has been promoted to King Qing, so he's afraid to offend us now and wants to curry favor, hoping we won't trouble them in the future!"
Tang Haimei whispered to Tang Qinghe.
"Your reasoning is sound!"
Tang Qinghe agreed with Tang Haimei's assessment and chuckled heartily. "Very well, since you have such manly spirit, let's proceed as you said. But you cannot go back on your word!"
"We won't regret it; it is you who will regret it!"
"Remember, one day, you will beg us on your knees. At that time, do not speak of us being family; such words are sickening!"
Lin Feng teased as if joking, then took Tang Wan's hand.
"Let's go, my dear Miss Tang. From today onwards, you are free. I wish you a bright future and great prospects!"
Lin Feng held Tang Wan's hand and offered his most sincere blessings.
"Mm, I will. It's really good to have you."
Tang Wan's heart was warmed. She had been displeased by some of the Tang family's despicable tactics.
But now, with Lin Feng's encouragement and support, she felt life was incredibly beautiful and full of promise!
"Hmph, what nonsense are you talking? How could our Tang family beg you on their knees?"
"You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Tang Haimei grumbled as she watched Lin Feng and the others depart.
"Haimei, we shouldn't underestimate him. This Lin Feng still has some capabilities!"
Tang Qinghe reminded Tang Haimei. Having lived for more than half his life, he always felt an intangible sense of crisis from Lin Feng.
"Dad, no matter how capable he is, can he be as capable as our Tang Long?"
"Tang Long is the King of Qing! The King of Qingcheng, the pride of our Tang family!"
When Tang Haimei mentioned Tang Long, her heavily made-up face was filled with intense pride.
"Grandfather, rest assured. With me, Tang Long, around, no one in Qingcheng can provoke our Tang family!"
"A mere Lin Feng has no idea who Tang Long is!"
"He is very rude. If there's a next time, I will teach him how to behave!"
Tang Long slowly stood up. The reason he hadn't paid attention to Lin Feng was that he genuinely felt they were not on the same level.
Such low-class individuals were only worthy of being taken seriously by Tang Haimei and others.