Who is Hou Jidao?

The head of the foremost among the three major families in Yuanjing.

One of the former leaders.

You see, people of this caliber are usually only seen on the news or on television by ordinary folks.

But now, he appeared right before their eyes.

Chen Fang hadn't expected him to travel from Yuanjing to Wulan City.

A big shot is indeed a big shot.

The moment he showed up, even high-level figures like Qin Ye, Fang Zhongshu, and Ning Gang were stunned.

The room suddenly fell silent.

There wasn't even a murmur of conversation.

Hou Jidao leaned on a walking stick.

Supported by Hou Jingjing.

Behind them followed two young men in black suits, obviously very efficient looking.

It was clear they were his bodyguards.

Hou Jingjing timidly glanced at Chen Fang, then shifted her gaze to Zhong Xiqian.

Her look was complex, indescribable.

"Disgraceful!"

Hou Jidao rebuked Hou Yuanshu with one word.

He then lifted his head to scan everyone present and slowly said, "Chen Fang, are you determined to be at odds with our Hou Family?"

His voice was not loud.

But it exuded an aura of authority that is not readily angered.

This was the demeanor naturally exuded by someone who had long held a position of power, something others couldn't easily emulate.

Seeing this,

Qin Ye wanted to step forward to speak.

Hou Jidao glared at him directly.

He said, "Old Qin, I'm fine, you can answer for him now, but can you keep answering for him forever?"

Although Qin Ye was a military big shot.

Compared to Hou Jidao, he was still not on the same level, and a light remark had effectively shut him up, leaving him silently not daring to speak.

Everyone thought that under such circumstances, Chen Fang would also be intimidated.

Unexpectedly, he just took a deep breath and said, "Elder Hou, what you said is not right. How can you say I'm going against the Hou Family? Since you've come all this way, aren't you aware of what your beloved grandson did?"

Everyone was shocked.

No one expected Chen Fang to dare speak to Hou Jidao in such a tone.

Hou Jidao scoffed and said, "Young man, don't be too arrogant. In speaking and acting, always leave room for maneuver; otherwise, when the sky falls and the earth splits, it will be too late for regrets."

This statement was already a form of pressure.

He was also signaling to those present that he was about to make a move against Chen Fang.

Having said this,

he looked toward Zhong Pan and asked, "Are you Chen Fang's father-in-law?"

"I am."

Zhong Pan responded.

Hou Jidao slightly smiled and said, "You've seen what Chen Fang has done to our Hou Family. I, Hou Jidao, have been in the bureaucracy my whole life and still have some connections left. I'll give you time to think about whether you still want Chen Fang as your son-in-law. After all, it would be a pity if such a large company crumbled to dust."

If the previous statement was meant for everyone,

this one was a blatant warning to Zhong Pan.

He must have already figured out Zhong Pan's identity.

That's why he could make such a statement.

This was no less impactful than an atomic bomb.

It meant that if Zhong Pan firmly wanted to keep Chen Fang as his son-in-law, his company would face the siege of the Hou Family, and the fate that followed was clear to everyone.

If it were an ordinary person,

they would have already been scared to the point of wetting themselves.

But Zhong Pan was not.

After all, he too was a figure who had weathered great storms.

He smiled and said, "Elder Hou, I believe that if you could say it, you can surely do it, I have no doubt about that. Unfortunately, I only have one daughter, and she loves Chen Fang very much. As a father, even if it costs me my life, I will definitely protect my daughter. So, no matter how great the threat, I have thought it over carefully; Chen Fang is my son-in-law and my half son. If he is in trouble, I, Zhong Pan, will not stand idly by."

After this statement.

Some people's hearts were already secretly cheering.

Zhong Pan had not been expected to be so resolute.

It seemed that no one had expected Zhong Pan to give such an answer.

Hou Jidao's face looked somewhat ugly.

He then turned to Zhu Hanmin and Zhao Yiping, who were standing by his side.

He said, "Oh, the two main officers of Wulan City are here, it seems Chen Fang has quite the influence, huh? What do you two think?"

Upon hearing this.

Zhu Hanmin's body shivered.

He had wanted to cooperate with the Fenglin Party.

His goal had been to climb onto the big tree that was the Hou Family.

Now, having the opportunity to face Hou Jidao, wasn't that a great chance?

He had to perform.

He immediately stood beside Hou Jidao and said, "Mr. Hou, I was just passing by today, not specifically here to attend Secretary Chen's wedding."

This statement was meant to dissociate himself from Chen Fang.

Zhao Yiping turned his head and looked at Chen Fang.

At that moment.

His emotions were the most conflicted.

Originally being part of the Hou Family system, even though on the fringe, he was still part of the circle.

The Fenglin Party had chosen Zhu Hanmin and abandoned him, and although the two sides had fallen out, the influence of the Hou Family remained. If he staunchly supported Chen Fang, he would not gain any advantage, but if he aligned with Hou Jidao, at least he could avoid being targeted.

After weighing the pros and cons.

In Zhao Yiping's mind.

He suddenly thought of the tragic situation of Zhao Yiyi.

He couldn't help but shudder.

He said, "Old Mr. Hou, Comrade Chen Fang is the Secretary-General of the Municipal Government, and he is my Secretary-General too. As his leader, attending his wedding banquet, I think, is quite reasonable."

"Is that your answer?"

Hou Jidao asked.

Zhao Yiping clenched his teeth, nodded, and said, "Yes, that's my answer."

To be honest.

Zhao Yiping's response.

Even Chen Fang himself was somewhat surprised.

In his view.

Zhao Yiping should have been the first one unable to withstand the pressure.

Unexpectedly, at a critical juncture, he still stood by his side.

"Very well, I've noted your answer,"

Hou Jidao said, while Zhu Hanmin looked disdainful.

It was as if he was internally cursing Zhao Yiping for being a fool.

Having asked three people.

Only one sided with him.

This made Hou Jidao feel quite disgraced.

The fury in his heart naturally blazed ferociously.

He tapped the ground with his cane.

Self-mockingly, he said, "Perhaps I, Hou Jidao, am just getting old, becoming less and less regarded by others, alright then, since it's like this, I won't be polite anymore, Chen Fang, you touched my grandson, maybe it's not too much to say your wedding can't go on, right?"

After saying this.

Hou Jidao pulled over a chair.

He sat down directly in the center of the hall.

His attitude was already very determined.

Today, he was not intending to give face to anyone.

You should know, with an identity and status like Hou Jidao's, saying such words wasn't mere boasting.

Even if he killed someone now.

In Jiangdong Province, no one would dare touch a hair on his head.

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