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Tang Lan seemed very familiar with this place. She led Fei Hu and Xiao Lan straight into the elevator, causing two employees who were preparing to go upstairs to hurriedly step aside. The elevator stopped on the fifth floor, and Tang Lan strode out, heading directly for the chairman's office.
Cheng Yong, who was resting with his eyes closed, was startled by the sudden entrance of Tang Lan and the others. It took him a moment to regain his composure, and he forced a smile as he said, "Tang Zong! Why didn't you give me a heads-up? I could have sent someone to pick you up! Please, have a seat!" Cheng Yong pretended to stand up and motioned for Tang Lan and Fei Hu to sit on the sofa. It was then that Fei Hu got a clear look at this guy's true appearance: average height, slightly overweight, sporting a buzz cut, exuding an air of wealth.
"Cheng Zong! Please don't be so polite. I flew in from the mainland; I'm not here to make small talk with you. Don't you think we should discuss business?" Tang Lan said expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yong's expression changed slightly as he replied, "Of course we need to talk, but there's no rush. How about this: I'll make some arrangements, and then we can have a detailed discussion in the conference room shortly. I'm sure you'll be satisfied with the outcome." Cheng Yong said as he turned and walked toward the door.
Fei Hu thought to himself that this guy was really something. They had come all this way, and he hadn't even offered them a cup of tea. Not to mention that before doing business with Tang Lan, they were friends. Even though their business relationship had soured now, it shouldn't be so awkward! Fei Hu felt no goodwill toward Cheng Yong at all.
At that moment, Tang Lan's phone suddenly rang. She quickly took it out and answered, "What? You said Cheng Yong drove away from the hotel? What an idiot!" Tang Lan cursed before hanging up.
Fei Hu wasn't foolish; he understood what the call meant. This jerk had run off! He suddenly felt a bit played; it was his fault for being too careless. Why hadn't he followed that jerk outside instead of sitting obediently in the office? Angrily, Fei Hu slammed his fist down on the sofa.
Tang Lan shook her head at Fei Hu and said, "It's okay; this is my oversight. It seems we can't be too polite with this guy. Let's go! Tonight we'll find him at his home. I don't believe he can run away from a monk while taking the temple with him."
Once downstairs and in the car, Lisa understood what was going on. She shook her head helplessly and said, "This person is not easy to deal with. You two need to be careful from now on. I can't get involved in this matter anymore. You can use this car for now; this bag contains Vietnamese Dong I've prepared for you. In some places, you can't use Renminbi, but in most places, Renminbi is stronger than Vietnamese Dong." As she spoke, Lisa pushed the bag into Tang Lan's arms.
Tang Lan took the bag from Lisa's hands, they shook hands, and Lisa jumped out of the car and walked away.
At that moment, Xiao Lan sitting next to Fei Hu silently got out of the car and directly took the driver's seat. Before Fei Hu could react, she had already started the car, quickly reversing and then accelerating forward; the front of the car swung around. Fei Hu widened his eyes in surprise; those two maneuvers were nothing short of those of a race car driver. It seemed Xiao Lan's identity was not simple; she was more than just a nanny.
"Tang Zong! Are we heading back to the hotel or looking for Cheng Yong?" Xiao Lan asked naturally after turning the car around.
Just as Tang Lan was about to speak, her phone rang again. She frowned as she glanced at it before answering without saying a word. After listening for a while, she hung up the phone without uttering a sound.
Fei Hu felt that there was a reason behind this. He leaned forward slightly and asked in a low voice, "Tang Zong, what happened?"
"This Cheng Yong has set up a banquet for us at Azure Water Palace. It's not far from here, and it's run by Chinese people; it's actually just a nightclub. What do you think? Should we go?" Tang Lan's tone was not only seeking Fei Hu's opinion but also asking Xiao Lan's thoughts, which made Fei Hu even more certain that Xiao Lan's identity was not just that of a nanny.
Xiao Lan smiled lightly and asked, "What do you think, Fei Hu?"
Hey! The ball was kicked to his feet. Fei Hu was not someone who shied away from trouble. Besides, he had come this time to help Tang Lan resolve issues; he couldn't just back down. After a moment of thought, Fei Hu said, "Let's go! No matter what kind of banquet it is, we should go. We can't let him think we're afraid of him."
Xiao Lan nodded slightly and said, "Tang Zong, then let's go! Can you give us the general route?"
"Sure, I'm quite familiar with this area. First, turn left, then..." Tang Lan had a good memory; she detailed the entire driving route to Xiao Lan. As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Lan pressed the accelerator, and the car sped off at an alarming speed.
Fei Hu felt somewhat relieved that there weren't many vehicles on the road here; it was nothing like the congestion back home, so Xiao Lan could weave in and out freely. After a few turns, they drove onto the coastline. The afterglow of the sunset reflected on the sea surface like a layer of gold, while a flock of seagulls played joyfully over the water, creating a very pleasant sight.
Lishui Palace looked very imposing from the outside. With the illumination of neon lights, it resembled a palace from a dream. When the car stopped in front of the entrance, Fei Hu felt as if they were not in Vietnam but back home due to the overwhelming Chinese elements in the nightclub's decor.
Fei Hu jumped out of the car first and opened the door for Tang Lan. Xiao Lan and Tang Lan got out one after another. Just as they were about to walk inside, a man resembling a security guard ran over and politely said, "You must be Tang Zong! Cheng Zong instructed me to tell you that he is waiting for you in Room 108." The man gestured for them to enter. It turned out that the staff here were also Chinese, which made Fei Hu feel very reassured.
Xiao Lan proactively walked ahead, with Tang Lan in the middle and Fei Hu following behind. As they walked, he observed everything around them. After passing through a dimly lit basement, they arrived at Room 108. The guiding man gently pushed the door open; as soon as the three of them entered, the door closed behind them.
Fei Hu looked up to see a spacious room with an oval table in the center surrounded by several chairs. At the head of the table sat Cheng Yong, beside him was a woman dressed rather flamboyantly. Behind them stood seven or eight men in black clothing; it was clear they were involved in some underworld activities.
"Hahaha! Tang Zong, I’m really sorry! I initially wanted to talk with you at our hotel, but Ouyang suggested I bring you here because there are some people you know as well. We can all sit together and chat; please don’t misunderstand—please have a seat!" Cheng Yong laughed heartily and gestured for them to sit.
Xiao Lan stepped forward and pulled out two chairs from under the table. Tang Lan sat down first and gestured for Fei Hu to take a seat next to her. Not understanding her intention but saying nothing, Fei Hu sat beside Tang Lan while Xiao Lan stood respectfully behind them.
The woman sitting next to Cheng Yong smiled slightly and said, "Tang Zong is becoming more and more beautiful. I wonder what secret you have for maintaining your youth. Could you share a tip or two with me so I can shine for once?" As she spoke, she burst into laughter.
"Focus less on appearances and live honestly; that's the true secret to maintaining youth. Ouyang Sister, although you are younger than me, you do seem to have aged quite a bit. Perhaps it's due to worrying too much. You should be careful; don't let it lead to an early demise, as that would be a great loss for us," Tang Lan said calmly, though her words were somewhat hurtful. Fei Hu braced himself for the woman's potential anger.
To Fei Hu's surprise, the woman merely twitched her face slightly before laughing again, "Hahaha! Sister, your advice will be remembered by me. Who is this young man? Tang Zong should introduce him!"
"A friend I invited to help me seek justice," Tang Lan replied lightly.
At that moment, a door suddenly opened in the wall behind Cheng Yong, and a bald man walked out. As he approached, he chuckled, "Who dares to come here seeking justice? That's quite bold." Fei Hu was startled to discover there was a hidden door in the wall.
The newcomer sat down beside Cheng Yong, and Fei Hu could see that he was in his fifties, with not only a shiny bald head but also a face that glowed white. His small green bean-like eyes shone like flashlights as he glanced at Fei Hu and Tang Lan.
"Hahaha! I thought someone important had arrived; turns out it's the beautiful Tang! It's been so long since you've come to see your old brother; I've been thinking about you," the bald man laughed heartily.
Tang Lan's expression changed slightly as she said with displeasure, "Bald Man, watch your words. I'm here to see Cheng Yong today; what are you doing here? Although this nightclub is yours, our matters are none of your business."
"Sister, you're being a bit too distant. Who are you, and who is Cheng Yong? He is my brother; if he has something going on, of course I need to step in. Besides, Ouyang Sister has shares in your hotel; I can't let her suffer losses, can I?" Bald Man said with a grin at Ouyang Hua, who surprisingly blew him a kiss in front of everyone.
This made Fei Hu feel quite disgusted while Tang Lan turned her head away in anger.
Suddenly, the door behind Fei Hu opened again, and seven or eight men walked in. One of them, a man in his thirties, asked as he entered, "I heard someone is causing trouble for Cheng Ge?" Upon hearing this, Fei Hu's heart skipped a beat.
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