Chapter 210: Also a Kind of Glory
Concealed in the air, Yao Yue's lips revealed a trace of a smirk. After two years, he remained the same man, still as domineering, his true nature unaltered.
The men in the audience who did not have much of an impression of Ling Fan couldn't help but feel their blood boiling, longing to be like him.
When could they ever possess such boldness to face a big shot like Hua Yi and defiantly shout, "Kill you today, who can do anything to me!"
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In the venue, Li Shishi felt her heartbeat quicken for no apparent reason, her gaze toward Ling Fan inexplicably different, while Shangguan Yue's expression was complex. The man on the plane whom she hadn't taken seriously was concealing such a charm that made her tremble.
Yun Fei's face was full of admiration; this was her man, a man she never dreamed she'd meet in her life, and she was fortunate to become his woman.
Thinking back to when she first learned she was to be his woman, that feeling of complete rejection, but after following Ling Fan,
She found that the initial misunderstanding seemed like a farce; now, there was not a hint of regret in her heart, but only joy and happiness!
Li Mengying gazed dumbfoundedly at the proud figure below the stage, her eyes filled with infatuation, recalling her first encounter with Ling Fan!
Who would have thought, life is so unpredictable, she would develop such an intense, irrepressible feeling for him!
Chen Ling also pursed her lips, her gaze toward Ling Fan complex. At this moment, she wished she could call out to Ling Fan as "Brother Fan," "husband," and the like.
Yet she was well aware that a Cinderella like herself had no such privilege!
Ling Fan was unaware that his unintentional display of overwhelming aura had caused all the beauties present to fall head over heels in disarray, including the ordinary beautiful actresses whose hearts were even more shaken, for they had never seen such a flamboyant man.
They all had stars in their eyes— at this moment, in their hearts, a man like Ling Fan was the true prince on a white horse, the national husband.
"Swish!"
Amidst the excited and admiring gazes of the crowd, the gigantic screen on the stage suddenly changed, displaying a middle-aged man exuding an aura of authority without anger.
"Dad, save me!" Tang Tiancheng called out loudly to the big screen.
Wang Shang's body was equipped with a miniature high-tech device, able to instantaneously connect to the Tang Family Head.
In this moment of crisis, he had no choice but to activate the emergency device, and through a super-signaling receiver, took control over the network information in the entire venue, projecting the image instantly onto the big screen on stage.
"What has happened!" The middle-aged man on the screen turned his gaze to Tang Tiancheng.
"Family Head, someone is trying to kill your son, Wang Shang is unable to resist, and the Assassin we previously hired has betrayed us!" Wang Shang reported to the man on the screen with a bowed head.
"I… my god, is that… Tang Hongyi, the Sect Leader of Hua Yi?" Someone below the stage instantly recognized the man who appeared on the big screen, looking shocked.
A person's reputation precedes them, and Tang Hongyi's reach extended to the heavens in Xiangjiang; he had been a prominent figure since the 1980s, like a crocodile looming in the waters.
Even though it was only through the screen, many in the audience felt a chill at a single glance, trembling in their hearts.
Tang Hongyi's gaze quickly noticed the Tang family bodyguards scattered about the venue, a flicker of surprise passing through the depths of his eyes barely perceptible.
Then his gaze fell on Ling Fan, appearing indifferent as he surveyed this seemingly ordinary figure in the middle of the venue.
"I don't care what grudges you have, let my son go!" Tang Hongyi exuded the breath of a superior, and even through the screen, he could not hide the kingly aura emanating from him.
Tian Cheng, seeing his father speak up, immediately felt much safer. In his heart, Tang Hongyi was like a god, omnipotent. With his father stepping in, it was like the Seafixing Divine Needle; Ling Fan would never dare to kill him.
The audience, faced with Tang Hongyi on the big screen, felt so oppressed they could barely breathe, and all turned their eyes to Ling Fan.
This time, no one dared to speculate about what decision Ling Fan would make, for any decision seemed to be within the bounds of reason.
Since he had appeared, Ling Fan had shown an extreme domineering nature, which everyone had witnessed along the way. This young man seemed to have no concept of compromise and concession.
Facing Tang Hongyi now, even if he continued to confront him head-on, everyone had some level of anticipation, but this time, would he really continue to do so?
Given Tang Hongyi's status, even if Ling Fan were to compromise, it wouldn't be a disgraceful act. However, if he truly killed Tang Tiancheng, the Tang Family would definitely strike back with fury.
As the situation developed to this point, in everyone's eyes, there was no need for Ling Fan to further escalate the hatred. It seemed reaching a resolution was indeed the most cost-effective decision.
Actually, people were more inclined towards Ling Fan's compromise. Seeing Ling Fan silent, Tang Tiancheng secretly sighed in relief, thinking to himself that indeed, the older, the wiser.
With his father stepping in, merely separated by a screen had made this once arrogant young man hesitate and waver.
Yes, to him, Ling Fan's silence was a sign of hesitation and reluctance, a sign that he was considering backing down.
Right at that moment, Ling Fan spoke indifferently, "Now that your son is in my hands, I am the butcher and he is the fish on the chopping board. What right do you have to spout orders at me here!"
"Hiss~"
The crowd below sharply inhaled, shocked as they looked towards Ling Fan. This guy really must have popped out of a rock, as fearless as a monkey, acting without regard for the consequences.
"This guy is the most arrogant person I've ever seen, no one else comes close!" someone muttered from below.
"Damn, how has he managed to live this long? I'm genuinely very curious!" another person said, astonished and at a loss for words.
It's no wonder everyone was puzzled. If it were them, with such a personality, they would have died countless times over by now. This guy really challenged both gods and Buddhas, and even if the Jade Emperor had his back, it couldn't assure his safety every time.
Wang Shang's mouth turned dry, wanting to scold Ling Fan, yet he found his teeth chattering and couldn't dare utter another word.
Tang Tiancheng looked at Ling Fan with disbelief. In his eyes, this guy was simply a madman, completely disregarding face and convention, acting willfully and based purely on his own emotions and desires. Logically, someone like that shouldn't have lived past adulthood.
He considered himself arrogant enough as the domineering young master, but now he realized in shock that compared to Ling Fan, he was nothing at all.
At least in the face of life and death, he knew when to draw back, but this guy had absolutely no reverence for life or death!
Facing Ling Fan's provocation, Tang Hongyi's expression showed no trace of emotional change. Such a person always managed to keep their feelings hidden; why would they let emotions show?
The hidden anger and irritation at the bottom of his eyes were only too clear to himself.
"I can overlook the issues between you two before, as a young man you need to know when to advance or retreat. Even if you are from the Zhongnan Noble House, you wouldn't easily become an enemy of my Tang Family.
Today, if so much as a hair on my son is harmed, even if the Zhongnan Noble House is behind you, you will bear the consequences. I advise you to think carefully before acting!" Tang Hongyi said with a cold tone, his frustration boiling inside, wishing he could kill Ling Fan through the screen.
"Heh, are you threatening me?" Ling Fan chuckled lightly.
"Being threatened by me is also a kind of honor!" Tang Hongyi stated firmly.
Tang Tiancheng looked at Ling Fan, a self-satisfied smirk flickering on his lips, reveling in the feeling of being backed by such a powerful family, where even if the sky fell, there would be someone to hold it up for him.
But in the next second, an unexpected change occurred.
"Pfft!"
A katana instantly pierced through Tang Tiancheng's heart, executing a clean through-and-through.
Tang Tiancheng's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the tip of the blade protruding from his chest, his pupils dilating.
"Whoosh!"
The katana was swiftly withdrawn, and thud! Tang Tiancheng's body fell to the ground, his eyes open in a longing for life, yet he met death with eyes unshut!
In an instant, the elusive Yao Yue gradually emerged into visibility, looking disdainfully at the stunned Tang Hongyi on the big screen, uttering contemptuously, "Dying by my blade is also an honor. If you seek revenge, come find me!"