Afternoon, Kong Manor.
Within the Kong family, the atmosphere was somewhat stifling.
Kong Yan's father, Kong Jinshang, was currently sitting in the main hall. Sitting right there was a core member of the Kong family. Now that Meteor Trail City had encountered a rebel army, it was something that they had never thought of before. Now that the rebel army was wreaking havoc, more than half of the official road had been taken over, and the Kong family's aquatic products business had also encountered a great crisis.
With half of the official road lost control, the Wang family was naturally affected. However, the Wang family controlled the other official roads after all, so they doubled the cost of using the official roads. For these families that were already implicated, this was undoubtedly one disaster after another.
Kong Jinshang had once sent people to the Wang family to discuss this matter. The Wang family's attitude was also very simple, and that was, as long as the two families became in-laws, they would naturally not charge the Kong family a single cent.
It was also because of this that Kong Jinshang was in a hurry to marry his daughter off. It was said that Wang Zhenggang had already started his journey back half a month ago, specifically to come back to get married. He would probably arrive in a few days.
However, what worried him the most right now was his daughter's attitude. Towards such a marriage, his daughter was unwilling from the beginning to the end. He was afraid that his daughter would cause some trouble. If he angered the Wang family, then his business would be completely ruined.
It was precisely because of this that Kong Jinshang did not even attend the meeting that the Dean had called. In fact, it did not matter whether he went or not. After all, the entire Kong family did not have a single Level 2 Heavenly Master.
Kong Jinshang frowned as he sat at the head of the table. The other core members looked at him and did not dare to speak. This was because a servant had just reported that Kong Yan had not eaten lunch.
This was already the third day that Kong Yan had not eaten. If this continued, Wang Zhenggang would probably marry a corpse.
"What do you all have in mind?" Kong Jinshang raised his head, looked at the crowd below the stage, and sighed.
Everyone looked at each other in dismay, but they did not say anything. They were all clear about the young miss's temper. No one could persuade her with that kind of stubborn temper.
Kong Jinshang frowned and said, "No matter what, nothing must happen to her. Third brother, personally go to the Wang family and ask when Wang Chenggang will come back. If possible, let them urge him! "
Hearing this, the third brother immediately stood up and said, "Alright, I'll go now!"
Kong Jinshang watched his third brother leave, his heart still heavy. Now, he could only hope that Wang Zhenggang would come back soon. No matter what happened after the wedding, it would have nothing to do with him.
Kong Jinshang stood up and prepared to leave for his daughter's place. He wanted to see if he could get his daughter to eat something if he stepped in.
However, just as he stood up, someone suddenly rushed into the house and said loudly, "Chief, the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce is here to see you!"
Kong Jinshang, who was about to leave, heard the words "Alkaid Chamber of Commerce" and couldn't help but tremble. He did not know why the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce would suddenly look for him, but he quickly said, "Quick, invite them in!"
After the servant responded, he quickly left. Kong Jinshang walked down from his seat of honor and went to the door to welcome him. The other core members also stood up and stood behind Kong Jinshang.
Not long after, two people followed behind the servant and walked over. Kong Jinshang's eyes were sharp. He immediately saw that it was Butler Gao from the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce!
He had gone to the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce's headquarters to do some work before, so he had naturally seen Butler Gao a few times. Butler Gao's position in the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce was extremely high. Other than Liu Yi, she was the second highest!
He did not expect Butler Gao to come personally, so he quickly went out to welcome her. He came in front of Butler Gao and said with a smile, "So it's Butler Gao who has come to my humble abode, please excuse me for not going out to meet you!"
Xiao Gao glanced at Kong Jinshang. In the past year, she had done countless things, so naturally, she had cultivated the aura of a superior. When she saw Kong Jinshang bow to her, she only snorted.
Kong Jinshang and the others naturally did not mind. After they bowed, they looked up at the person beside Butler Gao and could not help but be stunned!
This young man was so young, and … why did it feel like they had seen him before?
Just as everyone was confused, the young man raised his hand and said calmly, "I'm Lu An. Greetings, everyone!"
Lu An?
This name appeared in everyone's mind. Everyone quickly searched for it, but Kong Jinshang was the fastest. He suddenly remembered what happened a year ago!
Lu An?
Could it be the Lu An that Kong Yan once brought home for dinner?
Kong Jinshang still remembered that the young man suddenly turned hostile because of a slave and completely became enemies with the entire Kong family. He never appeared again. He did not expect that the person who had been forgotten by him would suddenly appear in front of him!
Kong Jinshang's face was about to sink, but this young man appeared beside Butler Gao, which really made him puzzled. He did not show any disgust towards Lu An, but smiled and said, "So it's Student Lu. Long time no see!"
Lu An saw this and said nothing.
Kong Jinshang looked at Butler Gao again and said, "Butler Gao, please come in. Let's talk inside!"
After that, a group of people walked into the main hall. Butler Gao and Lu An sat at the front. Kong Jinshang did not sit at the head of the table, but sat opposite Butler Gao.
After looking at the tea, Kong Jinshang could not help but smile and said to Butler Gao, "I wonder what brings Butler Gao to my humble abode?"
"There is indeed something." Butler Gao did not drink the tea, but said concisely, "But it's not about me, it's about him."
As he spoke, Xiao Gao looked at Lu An, and the others also looked at Lu An.
Kong Jinshang was also stunned. He could not help but turn to Lu An and said with a smile, "Student Lu, I wonder what you're here for?"
"For Kong Yan." Lu An's eyes narrowed and said directly, "I want you to cancel the marriage between Senior Kong Yan and Wang Zhenggang. At the same time, you will not interfere with Senior Kong Yan's marriage in the future!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked!
Kong Jinshang's face suddenly changed. First, he looked at Lu An in astonishment, and then his face sank. If Butler Gao was not present, he was afraid that he would have lost his temper!
After all, Kong Jinshang had been doing business for so many years, so he did not get angry first. Instead, he turned to look at Butler Gao and asked, "Butler Gao, does this represent your intention?"
"No." Butler Gao said with an indifferent expression.
Kong Jinshang heard this and heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to lose his temper and say something to Lu An, Butler Gao continued to speak.
"On behalf of the entire Alkaid Chamber of Commerce."
"…"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked again!
Everyone looked at Butler Gao in shock, including Kong Jinshang. He even stood up suddenly, his eyes full of disbelief!
Then, Kong Jinshang quickly calmed down. If the entire Alkaid Chamber of Commerce had this intention, then the pressure would be too great. It might even exceed the pressure of the Wang family. After all, the Wang family only worked for the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce!
"But, this is an arranged marriage. If it's canceled, then the Wang family …" Kong Jinshang did not expect things to turn out this way and said helplessly.
"Don't worry about the Wang family." Lu An spoke and said in a deep voice, "The Wang family's management rights of the official road will be taken back. Your family will not be affected in any way."
"What?" Kong Jinshang was shocked and immediately looked at Butler Gao!
However, Butler Gao's expression did not change. It was as if he already knew this. This was a tacit agreement. This meant that the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce would really do this!
"If the Kong family does not cancel the marriage, then the Kong family's aquatic products business will also be taken away." Lu An looked at Kong Jinshang deeply and said, "Or, you can try to go against the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce."
"…"
Go against the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce? Then it would be better to just go and die!
Looking at Butler Gao's calm attitude, Kong Jinshang finally could not take it anymore and sat down on the chair.
The entire main hall was silent. No one dared to say a word. Everyone was waiting for Kong Jinshang's reply. His reply represented the fate of the Kong family.
However, he sighed in the end.
What choice was there? If he went against the Wang family, his business would suffer. If he went against the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce, the Kong family would be gone.
"I can cancel the marriage." Kong Jinshang said helplessly, "The Wang family …"
"You don't have to worry about the Wang family." Butler Gao said calmly.
Kong Jinshang heard this and nodded. With Butler Gao's words, he was more or less relieved. However, he thought of something and said, "Then what about Wang Zhenggang? He is after all a disciple of the Midnight Court. If I do this, he will definitely hold a grudge. If he comes looking for trouble in the future, then I … "
When he said this, everyone in the Kong family nodded. Wang Zhenggang's identity was different now. Offending him could lead to big trouble in the future.
At this moment, Lu An spoke.
"Don't worry." Lu An's eyes narrowed and said, "Leave him to me."
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