After their initial surprise, the Zhao family’s expressions shifted into looks of utter disbelief. Who could possibly believe that this ordinary young man, barely in his twenties, was the boss of the provincial capital’s underworld? It was nothing short of a massive joke. The younger generation of the Zhao family couldn’t help but snicker, especially Zhao Qian, who was grinning so broadly her face was nearly contorted, even if she didn’t make a sound. She never imagined that Zhao Xingcai, the brightest and most clever of their cousins, would concoct such a foolish lie to deceive the elders. Did she take them for fools?
Predictably, the elders seated in the room grew even more displeased. Zhao Xingcai’s eldest uncle’s expression darkened. "Xingcai, you’ve been rebellious lately, spending your nights at bars, and I’ve held my tongue until now! But this is going too far. To lie to your elders just for the sake of this pathetic brat? You must be bewitched! Wake up! You are a young lady of a wealthy family; this poor boy is simply not qualified to be with you."
"Uncle, I am not lying to you. Last night, with just one phone call from Chen Xuan, Jiang Tianhua mobilized ten thousand men to do his bidding. I think everyone here must have heard about that!" Seeing her uncle’s skepticism, Zhao Xingcai brought up the incident at the Meiye Bar.
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