Chapter 23: , let's button it up first!

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Fang Chang wore a mocking expression.

But while he dared to say these words, those around him dared not listen!

Lei Yongming, his previous elegance gone, flushed red and pointed a finger at Fang Chang.

This huge accusation had been slapped on him directly?!

This was a banquet, with many eyes and ears; it wouldn't be long before these words spread.

In modern society, there's no such thing as "accumulating resources before declaring kingship," but the problem is, the impact of this matter being spread would be enormous.

Those in higher positions wouldn't care whether he had accumulated resources or not; any slight shift in his allegiance would be magnified infinitely.

Moreover, over the years, his actions in Suzhou had undoubtedly offended a large number of people.

Those offended people had no reason to target him in the first place, but after these words spread, they would have one.

Lei Yongming could retire peacefully, but what about his family? What about his descendants? They would all become targets of retaliation.

"What? Not saying anything? Agreed?"

Seeing Lei Yongming remain silent, Fang Chang pressed his advantage.

"Was there anything wrong with what I said? Tang Jun was being presumptuous just now, and you said something about young people being impetuous, even coming to act as matchmaker for him?"

"That's what I'd like to ask you. As the city lord of Su City, how could you not know about Liu Ruyan's engagement to me?"

"Knowing full well, you still came to act as matchmaker. Isn't that just using your power to bully us common folk?!"

"Once you've settled Tang Jun's marriage, you can make him work for you, right? You even prepared an army for him. What exactly are you trying to do?!"

"Shut up!!!"

Lei Yongming finally couldn't hold back anymore and roared.

Those in military uniforms had also been unable to hold back for long, rushing forward as if to take Fang Chang away.

Fang Fan didn't hesitate at all, directly blocking Fang Chang's path, coldly staring at the people in front of him.

"Want to hurt him? You'll have to get past me first!"

"Lord Lei, aren't you going a bit too far?"

Fang's father stepped forward, looking directly at Lei Yongming: "This is a banquet hosted by my Fang family. Since ancient times, the common people don't fight with officials, but then again, you want to kidnap my son and force his fiancée to marry your subordinate."

"Isn't that a bit too much?"

"This world isn't without reason. You'd better consider the consequences!"

"You…"

Lei Yongming pointed at Fang's father.

Fang's father hadn't lowered his voice; everyone present heard him.

Just those two short sentences were enough to label Lei Yongming!

Abuse of power, abduction of a woman, illegal kidnapping…

These heavy accusations were all pinned on Lei Yongming's head. Without a doubt, after today, Lei Yongming would be under investigation.

Those people would definitely not let this opportunity pass!

Seeing the panic in Lei Yongming's eyes, Fang Chang sneered.

He knew one thing: keep initiating team fights, especially in high-level matches; people will naturally match you with teammates.

As a powerful regional official, wouldn't Lei Yongming have people wanting to challenge him? Of course, they would, they just hadn't had the chance.

Since they have no chance, Fang Chang will create one!

Besides, he's a member of the Fang family. In Suzhou, what is he afraid of?

Tap tap tap…

A series of hurried footsteps sounded, and the Fang family's bodyguards rushed in. The burly Ku Duo immediately rushed to Fang Chang's side, warily eyeing the "enemies" before him.

"Fang Chang, aren't you going a bit too far?"

Tang Jun wasn't stupid; he naturally saw the predicament Lei Yongming was facing, so he directly targeted Fang Chang.

Hearing Tang Jun's threatening words, Fang Chang sneered, "This is going too far! You stole my fiancée, attacked my brother, and spoke rudely to my parents."

"You're even using your connections to pressure our entire family."

"You're only targeting the Fang family, so why are you sending so many people? I have reason to suspect you're flexing your muscles in front of everyone here, telling us that you call the shots in Sucheng, right?"

"You're using this as a show of force, making our Fang family the mountain and everyone else the tiger."

"That's what you call going too far!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Jun immediately sensed something was wrong!

Sure enough, the expressions of the wealthy families present all turned hostile.

They naturally knew whose side to take: the soon-to-retire Lei Yongming or the powerful Fang family.

Moreover, Lei Yongming had gone too far. He led men into the banquet, threatened them, and even tried to steal Fang Chang's fiancée. If they didn't speak up, what would become of them?

"Lord Lei, Fang Chang and Liu Ruyan are deeply in love. It's unreasonable for you to use your official position to forcibly separate them."

"That's right. Besides, I have acquaintances in the army, and they didn't tell me there was any special operation today. What are you doing here with all these people?"

"It's not like Fang Chang guessed, you're planning to give us a warning, is it? If we raise any objections, are you planning to have these people take us away too?"

"I will definitely report this! No one can stop me!"

"..."

Fang Chang's barrage of words completely threw the situation into chaos.

Lei Yongming's face turned pale, and his body became hunched.

He hadn't expected things to develop like this. As the city lord, was he someone Fang Chang could easily bully? Of course not!

But it was precisely because of his high position and power that he had too many concerns. On the other hand, Fang Chang was just a spoiled rich kid. What did Fang Chang have to fear? He had nothing!

Behind him was the behemoth that was the Fang family.

The two were simply not on equal footing!

Even if Fang Chang's words were later found to be lies, so what? Would the higher-ups punish a spoiled rich kid? Certainly not!

"Fine, fine!"

Lei Yongming laughed angrily, "I've seen through Fang Chang. Fang Binghua, you've truly raised a fine son."

"Hmm?"

Fang's father asked doubtfully, "I wonder which one you're referring to, Lord Lei? I have two sons, both indeed very outstanding."

"..."

Fang's father's words were clearly mocking, sending Lei Yongming's anger soaring to the top of his head.

Tang Jun stepped forward, his voice deep and menacing: "The Fang family, indeed! Today I understand why Fang Chang dares to be so arrogant—because your whole family are like this!"

"Today's events have nothing to do with Uncle Lei; I did it all myself!"

"I will make your Fang family pay the price!"

"Hey, hey, hey!!!"

Fang Chang immediately chimed in: "Everyone heard it! He said himself that he was going to attack our Fang family, and he even said it wasn't on Lord Lei's orders? I say, Lord Lei, if you want our Fang family's property, just say so directly; there's no need for this beating around the bush."