Tang Hao arrived at the mansion at about seven o’clock.
The mansion was more like a manor and was at least two times bigger than the Luo family estate. It was lavishly decorated and brightly lit.
Many luxury cars had arrived before him.
Everyone who came out of those cars bore themselves in a noble and extraordinary manner.
According to Sis Yan, the people in attendance at the dinner party were all luminaries of the business world. They owned the biggest corporations in Huaxia, and they flew in from all over the country to attend the event.
Only a few corporations from Province Z were invited. They were all big corporations like Tai An and Luo Corporation.
Haotian Co. Ltd. was the only exception.
That was why Liu Yan was so eager to join the event.
One had to know that Haotian Group was not formed yet, and Haotian Co. Ltd. was only a small fry when compared to those big corporations. Even if Haotian Group was formed, it would be still too small compared to the more established companies.
It was an honor that Meigyoku Group invited them along with the bigger corporations.
Tang Hao parked his car and casually sauntered toward the main entrance.
The hall beyond the doorway was lit brightly. Gentle music was playing.
Near the entrance, he saw a group of about ten people coming in from the opposite direction. They were chatting casually as they walked.
Tang Hao was surprised when he looked carefully at the group of people. The person in the middle looked very familiar. He was none other than Ling Rui, the Young Master of the Ling family.
Ling Rui was dressed in a trim black suit. [With his handsome face, he looked different from his usual hooligan-like behavior.
Next to him were two middle-aged men in their forties or fifties. Judging from their faces and demeanor, they were obviously the elite of society.
They must be the patriarchs of wealthy families or major corporations.
They crowded around Ling Rui and called him ‘Cousin Ling’. They seemed eager to flatter him.
Meanwhile, Ling Rui looked unimpressed. Evidently, he was used to flattery.
Tang Hao’s expression sank at that instant, and his eyes flashed with disdain.
‘What a despicable man!’
He hastened his step, wanting to go in without them noticing.
However, Ling Rui happened to lift his head at that moment and saw him.
Ling Rui was shocked at first. He was not expecting to see Tang Hao at the event.
As far as he knew, only big corporations were invited to the party. Tang Hao’s company might be up and coming, but it was nothing compared to the truly big corporations of the country.
He scowled. Hatred flashed in his eyes.
That Tang kid had beaten him up twice. He was not going to forget that!
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, yet he was beaten up badly by a country bumpkin. He had never felt as humiliated in his life as those encounters with Tang Hao.
“Oh, isn’t that Tang Hao?” He yelled out. The corners of his mouth curled upward mockingly.
‘It’s perfect timing that the kid is here,’ he thought, ‘Doesn’t he look at himself and reflect upon his status? How dare he set foot at this event?’
As he yelled out, he quickly walked toward Tang Hao with an arrogant expression on his face.
“Young Master Ling!” Tang Hao said coldly as he stopped walking and turned around.
“Ah, don’t call me that! Call me President Ling now. Young Master Ling is past tense. I’m the president of Tai An Group now, and that’s all thanks to you!”
Ling Rui said mockingly as he straightened his tie.
He suddenly leaned forward and whispered sinisterly into Tang Hao’s ear. “You filthy kid, I’m sure you had a good time living together with my sister, right? Tsk tsk! You’re a lucky one!
“Now that you’ve enjoyed yourself, it’s your time to die. I promised that I’ll see you dead.”
Tang Hao remained impassive. “Is that so?” He said coldly.
“Don’t believe me? We’ll see about that!” Ling Rui cackled.
He took a step back and resumed his earlier mocking expression. “Don’t you have any shame, you Tang kid? Do you think you deserve to be here?
“All the guests of tonight’s dinner party are from renowned Huaxia companies. What is your little shabby company worth? I wonder when it’ll go bankrupt! How did you get an invitation from Meigyoku Group? You must be crashing the party!”
Everyone around him exclaimed in surprise when they heard that.
They regarded Tang Hao differently.
“Who is this person, Cousin Ling?” Someone asked.
Ling Rui chuckled. “Oh, haven’t you heard of him? He’s quite popular lately. It’s that Haotian Health Products company and New Magical Kitchen. I’m sure you’ve heard of that before! He’s the one who started those companies.”
Everyone understood when he said that.
New Magical Kitchen was famous all over the Internet. They also knew about the rivalry between New Magical Kitchen and Tai An. No wonder Ling Rui was eager to pick a fight.
Many of them were interested in magical cuisine, the beauty cream, and other products. However, they dared not show it on their faces but instead determinedly stuck to Ling Rui’s side.
“They’re a small company indeed! I don’t think they’d be invited!”
“That’s right! They’re too shameless!”
They also joined in the mockery.
Ling Rui became more arrogant after hearing that.
“You ought to get lost now if you know what’s good for you, Tang kid! This place isn’t for a country bumpkin like you! Can’t you look at yourself in the mirror before you show your face in public?”
Ling Rui yelled out arrogantly.
Tang Hao furrowed his brows. His anger was growing.
He took out the invitation from his pocket and waved it at Ling Rui’s face.
Slap!
The sound was crisp and loud.
Ling Rui was stunned. The people around him were stunned too. They did not expect that the kid would get physical.
“Haven’t you learned your lesson yet, Ling?” Tang Hao said coldly, “Open your dog eyes and see what’s this!”
Tang Hao flicked his wrist again and slapped Ling Rui’s face with the invitation one more time.
He grunted softly and left the scene.
“That bastard!” Ling Rui trembled with anger as he stood there. His face was green with anger.
That was the third time he had been humiliated in public by that kid!
“Just you wait, you Tang kid!” He spoke through gritted teeth. The hatred in his eyes was immeasurable.
The people standing next to him also looked indignant. “That kid has gone too far!”
“He gets physical just because he doesn’t agree with what you say? What a rude and uncivilized person!”
“Are the people from Meigyoku blind? Why did they invite him? His presence will ruin the event!”
As they spoke indignantly among themselves, they continued walking forward, presented their invitations, and entered the mansion.
