"What's going on?"

Just as everyone unanimously denounced the Ouyang Family, a low shouting sound arose, and a handsome young man walked out from the Ouyang Family's residence.

Ouyang Zhengqi, as the heir of the Ouyang Family, naturally had to make an effort on his grandfather's grand birthday celebration. He had been waiting in the front yard for the guests to arrive.

He had heard the clamor outside, initially thinking it was just Lou Qiangqiang making a scene and playing around. But as no one showed up after a long wait, he felt something was off and moved towards the doorway.

Yet before he even stepped out, he heard everyone condemning his Ouyang Family, which puzzled him greatly.

"Oh! Isn't this the young master Ouyang Zhengqi himself? You've arrived at the perfect time!"

Lou Qiangqiang scampered over to Ouyang Zhengqi, wrapped an arm around his neck, and said, "Let me tell you, your Ouyang Family has really messed up this time. Back in the day, you abandoned a mother and son, and now that you want them back, you invite them over only to deny them entrance. Isn't this bullying too much?"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zhengqi's brows furrowed deeply, and he swept his gaze over the crowd at the door, landing on Zhu Wenqiang: "Are you Wen Qiang, brother?"

"I am Zhu Wenqiang!" Zhu Wenqiang nodded his head.

"Ouyang Liang, what exactly is going on?" Ouyang Zhengqi turned to look at Ouyang Liang, whose face was as pale as a ghost.

"See, just now..." Lou Qiangqiang interrupted and recounted the incident with various embellishments.

After finishing, Lou Qiangqiang still pointed at Ouyang Liang and cursed, "This damn guy even wanted to hit me earlier. How on earth does the Ouyang Family educate their people? How do they produce such a lowlife?"

Lowlife? In all of ancient, you're the biggest one!

Everyone inwardly commented with disdain.

After listening to Lou Qiangqiang's account, Ouyang Zhengqi glanced at the faces of the people around him and knew that even though Lou Qiangqiang's words were likely exaggerated, they were based on actual events.

He glared fiercely at Ouyang Liang, then stepped toward Zhu Wenqiang, bowed with fist enclosed and apologized, "Wen Qiang, brother, my apologies for any offense. Please don't take it to heart. Grandfather truly misses you, let me take you to see Grandfather!"

"Young master Ouyang truly has the demeanor of a great leader!"

"Indeed! Now, this is the poise that a scion of a prestigious family should have!"

"Compared to young master Ouyang Zhengqi, that Ouyang Liang is nothing but trash!"

The people around all began to voice their praise.

Jiang Chen's eyebrows raised. Initially, the people's dissatisfaction with the Ouyang Family and their sympathy for Zhu Wenqiang had transformed into admiration for Ouyang Zhengqi because of his action of bowing.

This guy was either truly upright or extremely cunning.

Jiang Chen gazed deeply at Ouyang Zhengqi, a hint of contemplation in his eyes.

"This..." Upon hearing that he was to be taken to see the elder Ouyang, Zhu Wenqiang felt uncertain and turned to look at Jiang Chen for guidance.

Ouyang Zhengqi paused for a moment, looking at Jiang Chen with suspicion, "And this gentleman is...?"

"I'm the friend of the fat man, Jiang Chen," Jiang Chen said with a light chuckle.

"Jiang Chen?!" Tang Chengye, standing nearby, changed his expression, stepped over to Jiang Chen's side, and asked in a low voice, "Is this young brother perhaps from Jincheng?"

"Does Head of the Tang Family know me?"

Jiang Chen looked at Tang Chengye with surprise. Even though his response was not a direct answer to Tang Chengye's question, it was a clear confirmation.

Tang Chengye smiled faintly: "I didn't expect the Head of the Jiang Family to be present in person. My brother-in-law Sun Yucheng has often praised the Head of the Jiang Family in front of me!"

"Head of the Jiang Family?!"

"What Head of the Jiang Family?"

"Isn't Tang Chengye's brother-in-law the Head of the Sun Family from Jincheng? Could it be that this Jiang Chen is also the head of a large family from Jincheng?"

"Impossible, right? He looks so young, how could he be the head of a family?"

The crowd around him looked at Jiang Chen with puzzled expressions.

"Oh! I didn't expect the Tang Family to have such a relationship with the Sun Family!" Jiang Chen realized, murmuring to himself that this would make discussing that matter much more convenient.

"You, you're Jiang Chen, the Head of the Jiang Family of Jincheng?!" Ouyang Zhengqi blurted out, suddenly recalling the recent chaos in Jincheng, exclaiming aloud.

"I am Jiang Chen," Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his gaze deep as he looked at Ouyang Zhengqi.

Ouyang Zhengqi's pupils shrank, a flash of maliciousness crossed his face and he stealthily glanced at Zhu Wenqiang beside him.

By this time, the others had completely realized what was happening.

"What? He's the Head of the Jiang Family, the top family of Jincheng?!"

"Gosh, things are getting exciting today! The person once abandoned by the Ouyang Family has brought in such a powerful figure. What's going on here?"

"No matter what's going on, we're sure to have a good show today!"

"The Head of the Jiang Family, eh! So young, damn, when will I ever reach that level?"

"You? You better become the head of your third-rate family first!"

Gasps of amazement rippled through the crowd.

A look of realization dawned in the eyes of the thin old man from the Tang Family.

"Head of the Jiang Family, please, come inside. My grandfather will be very pleased to know you've come!" Ouyang Zhengqi quickly composed himself, smiling broadly as he gestured for Jiang Chen to enter.

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, giving Zhu Wenqiang a push. He was here to support Zhu Wenqiang today and couldn't overshadow him.

Zhu Wenqiang looked gratefully at Jiang Chen, then strode toward the gates of the Ouyang Family, determined not to let down the prestige Jiang Chen had lent him.

The people at the door all shifted their gazes as they watched the scene unfold, not expecting Jiang Chen to hold Zhu Wenqiang in such high regard.

"Master Tang, shall we?" Jiang Chen said with a light chuckle, looking towards Tang Chengye.

Tang Chengye was briefly taken aback, then nodded gently, "Sure!"

Together, they followed Zhu Wenqiang inside.

A shadow passed over Ouyang Zhengqi's eyes, and he followed them.

As everyone entered the Ouyang Family's doors, Ouyang Zhengqi caught up from behind and led the way to the front.

Reaching the fourth courtyard, Ouyang Zhengqi stopped and turned to Jiang Chen and Tang Chengye, "Head of the Jiang Family, Master Tang, please rest in the guest hall."

"I've come unannounced; I should apologize to Old Master Ouyang. I'll go with Fatty to meet the old master," Jiang Chen said with a light laugh.

Ouyang Zhengqi's expression changed, and before he could speak, Jiang Chen had already turned to Tang Chengye, "Master Tang, let's talk later."

Tang Chengye gave Jiang Chen a puzzled look, sensing that this was more than mere politeness and that Jiang Chen truly had something to discuss, he glanced at Zhu Wenqiang, thought for a moment, and whispered, "Head of the Jiang Family, there are some matters that our Tang Family may prefer not to be involved in."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, "Master Tang, I think you might be interested in what I have to discuss with you."

Tang Chengye's expression shifted subtly, sensing an underlying message in Jiang Chen's words, he silently nodded.

"Young Master Ouyang, please lead the way," Jiang Chen turned his head to Ouyang Zhengqi.

Ouyang Zhengqi gave a forced smile, having no choice but to nod.

If it were anyone else, Ouyang Zhengqi might have managed to refuse, but Jiang Chen wasn't just anybody—he was the Head of the Jiang Family of Jincheng. And now, Yi Chen Group had emerged as the largest online retailer along the river, having absorbed the domestic business of Jiuzhou Group; thus, it had garnered a significant position along the river.

Hence, whether it was the status of the Head of the Jiang Family or the Chairman of Yi Chen Group, Ouyang Zhengqi could not afford to refuse him!

In the end, Ouyang Zhengqi had no choice but to lead Jiang Chen and the others towards the fifth courtyard.

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