Chapter 138: Dropping the Act and Laying It All Out!

Liu Fuwei spoke with absolute certainty, and the guests began whispering among themselves, largely believing the rumor that Lin Yang was being kept by a wealthy benefactor.

However, everyone was also extremely curious about the identity of the person supporting him, wondering who could possibly give him such audacity to publicly assault the vice president of the Magnificent Chamber of Commerce.

"It doesn't matter if you won't admit it, that's beside the point. In short, regardless of who is keeping you, that person will never be able to protect you today! Unless that person is Murong Yun," Liu Fuwei sneered.

"Xiaoyu, watch your tongue! What is the status of President Yun? How dare you casually make jokes about her," Liu Chengzhi hurriedly reprimanded.

"I was just using her as an example. How could President Yun possibly condescend to look at him?" Liu Fuwei stuck out her tongue, realizing that her remark had been inappropriate.

"That's right. The person you claim is keeping me is precisely Murong Yun," Lin Yang said.

"You scoundrel! How dare you speak such nonsense? I think you've truly lost your mind and grown tired of living!" Liu Chengzhi scolded.

Lin Yang's words not only drew a reprimand from Liu Chengzhi but also provoked public outrage. After all, the majority of the people present were members of the Magnificent Chamber of Commerce, and in their hearts, Murong Yun was nothing short of a goddess.

"You wretched dog, you are truly bold beyond compare, daring to blaspheme President Yun!"

"This fellow is far too arrogant; he must not be let off lightly!"

"To slander President Yun deserves death!"

In an instant, Lin Yang's single sentence incited public fury, making him a target for everyone as they immediately launched a barrage of verbal attacks against him.

Only Cheng Wanqing furrowed her brow with a puzzled expression, murmuring softly to herself, "Could it really be Murong Yun?"

Cheng Wanqing knew Lin Yang's true identity, which meant she knew he had no reason to tell such a lie. Since he dared to declare it publicly, it had to be the truth.

"If it really is Murong Yun, things are about to get a lot more interesting," a cryptic smile appeared on Cheng Wanqing's face.

Wei Xiaoding, on the contrary, looked smug as she said, "This fellow has some nerve, using Murong Yun as the butt of a joke. It looks like I've won this bet. President Cheng, have your secretary prepare the contract."

"Don't be so hasty. There might still be a plot twist," Cheng Wanqing replied.

As someone newly promoted to vice president by Murong Yun, Liang Jian felt an even deeper sense of gratitude toward her. Lin Yang's words only served to fuel his rage even further.

"I have never seen anyone with such a death wish. You are truly out of your mind to dare slander President Yun. This is a direct provocation against the entire Magnificent Chamber of Commerce and an act of hostility toward everyone present. No matter what, you will not leave here alive today."

Just as his voice fell, a shout rang out from the entrance: "Master Ren of the Hantian Gang has arrived!"

Liang Jian was overjoyed, instantly regaining his confidence as he laughed heartily, "My backup has arrived, and your time of death has come!"

Ignoring Lin Yang entirely, Liang Jian stepped past him to personally welcome Ren Huaxiong.

"Master Ren, you've finally come."

Ren Huaxiong had slight graying at his temples, a resolute expression, and walked with the formidable stride of a dragon, exuding an inherent aura of power.

Ren Huaxiong gave a slight nod and said, "Since Vice President Liang has encountered trouble, naturally I had to hasten here to assist. Looking at your face, were you beaten?"

Ren Huaxiong was only extending this courtesy because Liang Jian was now the vice president of the Magnificent Chamber of Commerce. Had it been prior to this, Ren Huaxiong wouldn't have given him a second glance.

The backing of the Magnificent Chamber of Commerce was the Murong family, and behind the Murong family stood the Murong clan of Nandu; this was a courtesy he had to extend regardless.

Liang Jian touched his swollen and painful cheek, and the fire of rage in his heart burned even brighter.

"This brat is simply too arrogant and overbearing! Relying on some decent martial arts skills, he beat my son, tried to extort me, and just now, he even insulted President Yun."

Ren Huaxiong walked over and cast a glance at Lin Yang. Seeing how young he was, he dismissed him completely.

"Young man, you've got some nerve, but what a pity. When you are reincarnated in your next life, try to be a bit smarter."

Ren Huaxiong's tone was entirely that of someone speaking to a dead man. With that, he unleashed the formidable aura of a ninth-grade grandmaster, ready to strike without bothering to waste any more breath on Lin Yang.

"Even if your master Jiang Haisheng stood before me, he wouldn't be qualified to speak to me like that. A mere acquired ninth-grade, and you're even more arrogant than I am! The last person who was this arrogant in front of me is already dead."

"If I remember correctly, that person seemed to be your junior martial brother, named Ding something-or-other," Lin Yang said with a completely calm expression.

Ren Huaxiong, who had been about to make a move, frowned at these words.

"What did you say? You killed Ding Tai?!"

"Just stating facts," Lin Yang replied indifferently.

Ren Huaxiong narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Are your surname Qin?"

Regarding the death of Ding Tai, Murong Yun had personally called him to negotiate, stating that Ding Tai had offended members of the Fengyang Qin family who were visiting Lucheng for inspection, and had been executed by the Qin family.

Although the Hantian Gang was backed by the grandmaster Jiang Haisheng, compared to the Fengyang Qin family, they didn't amount to a fraction of a hair. They hadn't dared to pursue the matter of Ding Tai's death and had to swallow the loss in silence.

Lin Yang was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "I stand by my name and sit by my surname—Lin Yang!"

"Lin Yang? You're a member of the Fengyang Qin family?"

Ren Huaxiong felt a surge of apprehension. If this fellow truly originated from the Fengyang Qin family, he genuinely wouldn't dare provoke him.

"Master Ren, what has gotten into you? He can't possibly be a member of the Fengyang Qin family," Liang Jian interjected.

Ren Huaxiong was filled with doubt, while Lin Yang was equally puzzled as to why this fellow had suddenly brought up the Fengyang Qin family.

At that moment, Murong Yun finally arrived at the banquet hall.

"President of Zenith Group, Ms. Murong Yun has arrived!"

The security guards at the entrance hadn't recognized Murong Yun initially and had attempted to bar her way.

After Murong Yun stated her identity, the guards were instantly electrified, and a resounding announcement echoed through the entire banquet hall.

"President Yun is here!"

Liang Jian was also pleasantly surprised. He had originally invited Murong Yun to the banquet, but she had declined.

Temporarily pushing Lin Yang to the back of his mind—since Lin Yang was bound to die today anyway—Liang Jian hurried off to welcome Murong Yun.

"Welcome, President Yun!"

All the members of the Magnificent Chamber of Commerce snapped to attention and shouted in unison.

"Murong Yun is here too? This is getting more and more exciting!" Wei Xiaoding chuckled from within the crowd.

"I told you, the good show is yet to come," Cheng Wanqing remarked.

"Once Murong Yun is here, that fellow surnamed Lin has even less chance of surviving. You've lost for sure, how can you still smile?" Wei Xiaoding gloated.

Cheng Wanqing only smiled without a word!

Liang Jian trotted all the way up to Murong Yun and bowed, saying, "Welcome, President Yun, to our gathering. For failing to greet you from afar, please forgive me, President Yun."

"I am not here to see you. Step aside."

Murong Yun did not grant Liang Jian a pleasant look.

A wave of awkwardness washed over Liang Jian's face as Murong Yun walked right past him. Sweeping her gaze across the room, she spotted Lin Yang and quickened her pace toward him.

"Lin Yang, the leader of the Hantian Gang has descended upon us, and now even President Yun is here. To die amidst such a spectacle, you can consider your death well-spent."

Yu Ping could not resist sneering.

Liu Chengzhi merely sighed and shook his head, uttering with utmost disappointment, "You cannot build a wall with mud; your death is entirely of your own making, and you can blame no one else."