ebookland Chapter 165 A Big Gang's Feast at Hongmen
Chapter 165 A Big Gang's Feast at Hongmen
"The Tong family... is completely finished..."
On the morning of the second day after the lawsuit, the core members of the Xiao family gathered together to discuss the matter.
Because many media outlets were involved in the lawsuit, news about it spread like wildfire even before the case was over.
The whole story is clear. The Tong family became synonymous with ingrates and their reputation was ruined overnight, while at the same time, it gave Xiao's Pharmaceutical a huge boost in advertising.
Overnight, Tong Family Pharmaceutical Factory's stock price plummeted to its daily limit, and Tong's medicines faced strong boycotts.
Next, the Tong family will face huge compensation claims.
The profits gained from the Awakening Pill over the years are astronomical, enough to bankrupt the Tong family.
In the courtyard, Xiao Chen leaned against the stone table and yawned, instructing Dongfang Ruyi to massage his back.
Dongfang Ruyi silently endured the duties of a maid, leaving the Xiao family members speechless.
It's such a waste to use such a beautiful woman like this.
"Master, a message has arrived." The Xiao family servant in charge of guarding the gate entered the courtyard to report.
"A letter?" Xiao Jialin was taken aback and asked him to bring it over.
These days, it's rare to see people delivering mail.
Upon opening and glancing at it, Xiao Jialin's face immediately darkened.
"The Black Hand Gang sent an invitation, asking Xiao Chen to come to the Tong family tonight," he said with a dark face.
"The Black Hand Gang, one of the top ten underground gangs in Jiang City... Did the Tong family invite them to come forward? This is a trap!" The Xiao family members frowned upon hearing this.
"The Tong family is so desperate that they've had to call in gangsters to settle things, isn't that right?" the Xiao family complained.
“The Black Hand Gang is known for its ruthlessness; they’re capable of anything. This gang is not easy to deal with,” Xiao Jialin said solemnly.
The Xiao family is a prestigious clan, and once they are targeted by a gang that doesn't follow the rules, they will be quite troublesome.
"The Black Hand Gang has many members from all walks of life, and some of them are quite capable..." The Xiao family felt this was a troublesome situation.
Although the Xiao family has king-level experts like Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Chen, those underground gangs are a mixed bag and not so easy to suppress.
After all, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark; there will always be some reckless daredevils.
"Master, there's another invitation." The person who had just reported this returned and presented yet another invitation.
Xiao Jialin accepted the order with a sullen face.
"The invitation from the Five Alliances is the same, inviting Xiao Chen to a banquet at the Tong family's residence tonight," he said slowly.
“Another one…” The Xiao family’s expression changed slightly.
The Five Alliances is also one of the top ten gangs.
"The Tong family is really capable, they even hired two..." they said with some resentment.
"Master, so many more invitations have arrived!" Before he could finish speaking, a servant rushed in, carrying a stack of letters.
"This……"
The Xiao family members all looked grim.
Xiao Jialin frowned as he looked at each one.
“Golden Bell Gang, Crimson Flame Gang, Fierce Tiger Gang, Seven Star Gang, Red Snake Gang…” As Xiao Jialin read out each name, the Xiao family members’ expressions changed drastically.
"The top ten gangs... are all here... How did the Tong family manage to get them all involved?" They were incredulous.
One of them was enough to make the Xiao family feel troubled, but when all ten of them attacked together, even Xiao Yuanshan, who had just arrived, turned pale.
The ten major gangs in Jiang City have never been so united.
They actually joined forces to stand up for the Tong family...
This was something they hadn't anticipated.
"A real trap! How can we go?" a member of the Xiao family said angrily.
"If we don't go, the ten major gangs will also cause trouble, with all sorts of open and covert attacks, it's impossible to defend against them!" Everyone was quite helpless.
The Xiao family is a martial arts family with a long history and considerable martial prowess. With Xiao Chen added to the family, there are two king-level experts overseeing the family.
But two fists can't fight four hands; you can guard against gentlemen, but not against villains.
"Xiao Chen, you can't go!" Xiao Jialin said sternly to Xiao Chen.
“I will go in his place,” Xiao Yuanshan said in a deep voice.
The Xiao family members all fell silent.
From this perspective, it seems to be the most appropriate.
But will the old man ever come back?
Will the ten major gangs let this go?
"Isn't it just a trap? What's there for me to be afraid of?" Xiao Chen said calmly.
"Xiao Chen, don't underestimate your opponent and speak recklessly. Let the old man go in your place..." Xiao Jialin sighed.
"I said I'll go myself, and no one is allowed to make decisions for me." Xiao Chen's face darkened, and he emphasized the words.
Everyone was stunned.
"I don't take the mere top ten gangs seriously. I have my own ways of dealing with them."
Xiao Yuanshan stared at Xiao Chen, his expression revealing helplessness.
He could only bow to Dongfang Ruyi.
"I would appreciate your assistance, Third Young Master. I believe the ten major gangs will be mindful of your status and will not dare to act too recklessly," Xiao Yuanshan pleaded.
Dongfang Ruyi nodded.
"I'm not bringing anyone with me," Xiao Chen said, directly rejecting the idea.
"Xiao Chen, don't be stubborn!" The Xiao family members were all anxious.
"I'm going alone. Anyone who wants to come with me, don't blame me for turning on them." Xiao Chen's voice turned cold.
After saying that, he went out the door.
The Xiao family members looked at each other in bewilderment.
“He doesn’t want to drag us down with him…” Xiao Yuanshan sighed, “but we can’t let him put himself in danger alone!”
After Xiao Yuanshan issued several orders, the Xiao family members made their own preparations.
As evening approached, with two hours remaining before the Feast at Hongmen, Xiao Yuanshan led the Xiao family members on their journey.
Just as I stepped out of the gate, someone suddenly blocked my way.
"I'm sorry, everyone, we are under orders from Mr. Xiao Chen and cannot allow you to leave the Xiao family," the leader said with a smile.
"What? He even sent people to ambush us?" Xiao Yuanshan's eyes widened upon hearing this.
"Good lad, he's only thinking about his own people. He won't let us go, is he going to his death by himself?"
"Make way! We have to go!"
But the people blocking the door didn't budge. With a wave of their hand, more than ten people appeared behind them.
"We're sorry, but if you won't listen to our advice, then we'll have to offend you."
Xiao Yuanshan was furious.
"What is that kid thinking? Does he think he can stop me?" He released a powerful aura, which was full of pressure.
As a second-tier King-level expert, there are very few people in Jiang City who can stop him.
He didn't take these people seriously.
"Old Master Xiao, let's talk this out. Don't get violent, or you might get hurt." The other person was completely unaffected by his imposing manner and maintained his smile.
"I'm injured?" Xiao Yuanshan asked, his face darkening with anger.
He had no idea where Xiao Chen had found such an arrogant and ignorant person.
"Sir, this is my identification. Please take a look." The man handed over a blue ID.
Xiao Yuanshan frowned as he took the document and examined it, his expression immediately hardening.
"You are..." He looked surprised.
"Mr. Xiao Chen has his reasons for not letting you go."
"I understand." Xiao Yuanshan returned the documents and nodded.
"Return to the residence. No one is allowed to leave the Xiao family tonight," he ordered, turning back.
Xiao Jialin and the others were puzzled.
Wait... why did you go back after just checking the certificate?
Are we just going to let Xiao Chen fend for himself?
They didn't understand, but the man wouldn't show them his identification.
The old man didn't say anything, and they couldn't guess what was going on, which made them feel uneasy.
"Sigh!" Xiao Jialin had no choice but to flick his sleeves and lead everyone back.
Dongfang Ruyi stared at the people at the door, lost in thought.