Seeing this, the other Tang family members were puzzled. Tang Xin had always been by Tang Zhechen's side, when did she become so close to the young genius of the Li family? This was something that would greatly increase Tang Xin's status in the family. It was very important to build a good relationship with the Li family. If they could really build a relationship with the Li family through Tang Xin, they would be able to maintain a good relationship with the Li family even after Old Master Tang passed away.
Among the four major families, the Ning family, the most powerful one, had the fastest and smoothest change in the family leader. Ning Guangyao was sitting on Hua Xia's throne, so he naturally became the head of the Ning family.
Yang Gongming of the Yang Family was much healthier than Old Master Tang. Although he was not young, he had never been sick or injured.
Li Moshen of the Li family was much younger, but it was not time for him to be relieved of his responsibilities. Tang Zhechen was the only one who was nearing the end of his life, be it in terms of age or health.
Therefore, the core members of the family had always been worried about how to stabilize the position of the Tang family after the death of Old Master Tang.
It was Li Dun's first time in the Tang family, so he was not familiar with the people present. However, he did not seem to be a stranger at all. As soon as he sat down, he poured a full glass of Maotai and toasted a few members of the Tang family who approached him.
"Come, it's rare for me to have a meal with all of you. Thank you for not looking down on me, I'll drink first! I'll punish myself with three glasses! " Li Dun raised his head in a righteous manner and poured a small cup of strong liquor into his mouth. It was at least two ounces!
Everyone was puzzled — they did not say that he was going to drink as a punishment!
"Nephew Li, you must be joking. We wouldn't dare to belittle the young master of the Li family. Moreover, he's one of the 'Twin Kings' of the younger generation. Since we can have dinner together, it's only right for us to propose a toast," Don Juan acted like the future successor of the Tang family. He stood up and clinked glasses with Li Dun.
Li Dun gulped down another mouthful of liquor and grinned. "What do you mean by 'Two Kings'? It's not even as good as a salted duck egg."
Suddenly, Li Dun turned to Tang Xin, who had been sitting quietly all this time. "Miss Tang Xin, would you mind pouring me a cup of wine?"
Tang Xin was still annoyed, but when she heard Li Dun asking her to pour wine with a smile, she couldn't help but complain, "Can't you pour if you don't have hands?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Xin's face stiffened.
Sure enough, all the members of the Tang family glared at Tang Xin. Did she eat gunpowder? Didn't they know that this was a rare opportunity to curry favor with the Li family!?
Usually, Li Dun, the young master of the Li family, was fighting wars all over the world. How could they meet? Even in Beijing, with his eccentric personality, he rarely attended social events. Now that he was here, if Tang Xin messed it up, she would be the sinner of the Tang family!
Unexpectedly, Li Dun was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I was being rude. I have hands, I have hands …"
Everyone watched as Li Dun took the wine bottle and poured himself a cup.
"Miss Tang Xin, a toast to you. After I finish, you can drink as much as you want." Li Dun raised his cup to Tang Xin.
Everyone in the Tang family could tell that Li Dun … seemed to have some special feelings for Tang Xin …
Logically speaking, Tang Zhechen should have been the first to propose a toast, but Li Dun was completely focused on Tang Xin. It was as if he was here for Tang Xin as well!
Although Tang Xin was unwilling, she still stood up and clinked her cup with Li Dun. Then, she took a small sip.
But because she was distracted, Tang Xin choked on the strong Maotai she drank!
"Cough, cough …"
Tang Xin coughed softly. Tears welled up in her round eyes.
Li Dun was shocked. He quickly put down his cup and patted Tang Xin's back a few times. He said awkwardly, "Aiya, Miss Tang Xin, I didn't know you weren't good at drinking. If I had known, I wouldn't have been so rude. I didn't mean to make you choke …"
"Let go of me!"
Tang Xin suddenly realized that Li Dun was holding her back. Her face burned and she struggled out of Li Dun's grasp.
Li Dun chuckled awkwardly, then turned to the stunned Tang Clan members and said, "I'm sorry, I'm actually a very serious person. I didn't mean to tease Miss Tang Xin. It's just … it's purely out of concern."
Yang Cheng, who had been sitting there eating silently, glanced at Li Dun and shook his head with a smile.
If anyone couldn't tell that Li Dun was interested in Tang Xin, then that person's EQ was really low.
Tang Wan smiled and whispered into Yang Cheng's ear, "I didn't expect Li Dun to like Xin Er. I used to worry that Xin Er would have a hard time getting married because she was always with grandpa. It seems like there's no need to worry anymore."
"That Li Dun is a bit of a lunatic. Why are you so relaxed?" Yang Cheng smiled wickedly.
Tang Wan looked at Yang Cheng with disdain. "Even a man like you has a woman willing to follow him. Why would I be afraid of someone like Li Dun?"
Yang Chen asked for a snub, so he pretended not to hear anything and continued to eat and drink. He was here for dinner, and wasn't interested in socializing with others.
Tang Zhechen watched the scene for a while with a kind smile on his face. When the crowd finally quieted down, he turned to Li Dun and said, "Hey, Li Dun, we were supposed to thank Yang Cheng for saving my granddaughter, Tang Wan. But now that you're here, it's like we invited you. You have to apologize to Yang Cheng."
Li Dun waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Elder Tang. I know what Yang Cheng is thinking. He only wants to eat and drink, nothing else matters to him." He winked at Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng, who was eating a chicken drumstick, wanted to throw it at Li Dun's face.
"It seems like you used the excuse of having to drink as a penalty, and drank half a bottle of Maotai right?" Yang Chen rolled his eyes, unwilling to be outdone.
Li Dun didn't blush. He patted his chest and said, "I'm an honest man. Why would I measure a gentleman's heart with your mean measure?"
"You treat people to a noodle shop, and you're worried about gas consumption after dropping off your friend's car. You're more like a mini-human. You're not even close to a villain …"
"I …"
"Alright, alright." Tang Wan couldn't stand it anymore. "You two aren't kids anymore. Why are you still bickering? Do you think the Tang family is a kindergarten?"
Tang Wan couldn't stop them anymore. Everyone in the room was trying their best to hold back their laughter when they heard that Li Dun was treating them to a noodle shop.
A few servants even looked at Li Dun strangely, as if wondering why the young master of the Li family was so stingy. Did his family not give him any pocket money?
Only Tang Xin sat next to Li Dun. Her head was lowered, but her eyes were full of disdain and sneer.
After the boring quarrel between the two men came to an end, Don Juan picked a topic at the right time. He smiled at Yang Cheng and said, "Mr. Yang, I heard that … you have a close relationship with the Yang Family in Yan Jing. However, I've only heard some unorthodox news. I wonder if you can tell us tonight. The Tang family is also very curious."
The relationship between Yang Cheng and the Yang Family had been rumored in Yan Jing before Yang Pojun lost the election. After all, Yang Gongming's trip to the South and Guo Xuehua's movements couldn't be hidden from people with ulterior motives.
Don Juan asked this question at this time because he wanted to see the relationship between Yang Cheng and the Yang Family. He wanted to see the situation clearly before communicating with Yang Cheng.
After all, if the Yang Family recognized Yang Cheng, then Yang Cheng would be the real first-in-line successor of the Yang Family. If the Yang Family didn't recognize him, then … Yang Cheng would still be a shady character who couldn't be shown in public.
Although the people in the room were not interested in Don Juan, they were still waiting for Yang Cheng's reply with a face full of doubt.
Yang Cheng chewed on the meat and said, "A few days ago, I found my long-lost mother. As for the rest, I have nothing to say."
After hearing this answer, the Tang Family had a rough idea. It seemed that Yang Cheng and Guo Xuehua were living together. In that case, there was no clear boundary between him and the Yang Family.
If Yang Gongming didn't want to recognize Yang Cheng, he wouldn't have gone to Zhonghai, and he wouldn't have allowed his daughter-in-law to stay with Yang Cheng!
At the thought of this, the Tang Family became excited again. Yang Cheng had saved Tang Wan time and time again, so he must have a close relationship with Tang Wan. Perhaps the Tang Family could rely on Yang Cheng and form a connection with the Yang Family!
As for the fact that Yang Cheng was already married, these big families could directly filter it out. Tang Wan's daughter was already so big, she couldn't really get married in a big way. Therefore, even if there was a secret relationship, the Tang Family didn't think much of it.
Some even thought of Tang Tang and Yuan Ye from the Yuan Family of Zhonghai. If they could get married in the future, they would be connected to the Yang Family, which would be even happier!
Many people were overjoyed. This was really an auspicious day. It seemed that the Yang Family and the Li Family would have a special relationship with the Tang Family.
However, no one knew that if Tang Wan really established a relationship with Yang Cheng, Yang Cheng's value would be much greater than the Yang Family.
Li Dun was not surprised to hear that Yang Cheng was related to the Yang Family. The Li Family was the one in charge of the Security Bureau. Li Dun always had first-hand information. However, he didn't care that Yang Cheng was a descendant of the Yang Family.
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