Chapter 3: The Crass Cannot Appreciate True Quality

Tang Rao originally had no intention of looking for Jiang Langyue again, after all, according to the memories of the original Tang Rao, it was indeed himself who courted disaster first.

If he hadn't reached out to touch Jiang Langhuan, he wouldn't have ended up with his stuff kicked to smithereens by Jiang Langyue's foot.

But seeing Jiang Langyue speaking so arrogantly to Bai Yushu, Tang Rao was annoyed.

Although Bai Yushu was not his real mother, Tang Rao could still feel the intense maternal love from her.

He didn't want to see Bai Yushu get hurt, and verbal injuries counted as harm, too.

"Mom... what are you talking about?" Tang Rao coughed lightly.

All three women were startled, and six eyes simultaneously turned to look at Tang Rao walking down the stairs.

"Xiao Rao, why did you come out? Your body hasn't fully recovered yet. I'll handle this," Bai Yushu said immediately. She was worried that Xiao Rao would become emotionally unstable upon seeing Jiang Langyue at this time.

As for Jiang Langhuan, her face was somewhat pale.

Jiang Langyue didn't speak either. Seeing Tang Rao again, she felt a touch of guilt in her heart.

After all, that kick of hers was a bit over the line.

Speaking more seriously, it meant: cutting off the Tang Family's lineage.

"It's fine, I was just bored and thought I'd come down and move around a bit," Tang Rao said with a smile to Bai Yushu, not even looking at Jiang Langhuan and Jiang Langyue as he took a seat on the sofa.

"Mrs. Chen!" Tang Rao called out after sitting down.

"Young Master," Mrs. Chen immediately appeared from the kitchen.

"We have guests, make some tea," Tang Rao instructed, still smiling.

Mrs. Chen glanced at Bai Yushu, and seeing that Bai Yushu had no reaction, she nodded and replied, "Understood, Young Master. It'll be ready soon."

"Come on, no need to stand around. Guests should sit, let's chat," Tang Rao said indifferently after giving Jiang Langhuan and Jiang Langyue a casual glance.

Jiang Langyue frowned slightly. What was Tang Rao trying to pull off?

As for Jiang Langhuan, she hesitated, almost wanting to speak.

"No need to sit, we're here to settle matters and will leave once it's done. And it would be best if we could avoid seeing each other in the future," Jiang Langyue said, looking at Tang Rao and huffing.

"Xiao Yue, we should be considered old acquaintances by now, shouldn't we?" Tang Rao's lips curved slightly upward as he looked at Jiang Langyue.

Tang Rao's eeriness left Jiang Langyue confused. Why was this guy... so calm? It was completely irrational.

"We can hardly be called acquaintances. I sincerely wish I'd never met you," Jiang Langyue had never had the slightest fondness for Tang Rao.

A profligate, fickle, a complete scoundrel.

"Is that so..." Tang Rao flipped his eyelids, "Well then, since you've said that, I won't be polite either."

With that, Tang Rao picked up the phone on the table.

"Hmm, let's start with dialing 110 to report a crime. What you did to me could constitute intentional injury, which could get you a five to eight year sentence, no problem. Or at the very least, tarnishing the reputation of the Jiang Family... that's not a bad option either," Tang Rao muttered.

Thinking you can play with Tang Dad? Have you even considered who Tang Dad is?

In the Nine Realms and Seventy-two Domains, when it comes to scheming, Tang Dad has never lost.

Do you know what others call me? Tang Laohei, ruthless and black-hearted.

It's no exaggeration to say, the amount of salt I've consumed is indeed more than the rice you've eaten.

"Stop it, Tang Rao!" Jiang Langhuan immediately shouted out.

If this matter were to be dealt with publicly, it would be very bad for Lang Yue and would also have a significant impact on the Jiang Family's reputation.

"If you're not afraid of losing face, I'm fine with that." Jiang Langyue stared at Tang Rao. She didn't believe for a second that Tang Rao would actually call the police unless he no longer cared about his image.

When that time comes, the whole world will know that you, Tang Rao, are a eunuch.

"What do I have to lose face for, my fiancée Lang Huan is right here. What's there to worry about? Tsk tsk tsk, when the time comes, outsiders will say, ah, the Jiang Family Phoenix ended up marrying a eunuch and living a life of widowhood. Your poor sister, I don't know how many people will point and talk about her." Tang Rao had a grin on his face.

As for his hand, it was already on the dialing button, pressing down 10.

"Tang Rao, you scum!" It was not hard to imagine the fury in Jiang Langyue's heart.

As for Bai Yushu, he was watching his son with great interest.

Xiao Rao this little guy could actually hold Jiang Langyue in check, it was unbelievable.

This kid seems to have turned into a different person.

"It's wrong to curse, we are all civilized people. What will it be, sit down and talk nicely, or should I press this 1?" Tang Rao moved his finger to the dial button 1, with a sly smile on his face.

"Xiao Yue..." Jiang Langhuan pulled Jiang Langyue and gently shook her head.

"Fine, say your conditions! If it's about making me and my sister serve you forever, you can forget about it." Jiang Langyue sat down with a bang, angrily saying.

"You really think you're a hot commodity? Even if you're offered for free, I don't want you." Tang Rao spat dismissively, such a shrew would be a terror if taken home.

Jiang Langyue's face turned green.

"First of all, let's talk about the fact that you kicked me." Tang Rao's face changed in an instant, one moment all smiles, and the next, it turned somber, "Do you know what this means to a man? Do you know how I've been these past few days? Do you know how much pain and confusion is in my heart?"

Tang Rao's series of questions left the three women speechless.

When did this guy become so articulate?

"Oh right mom, how old is that old ginseng you stewed for me just now?" Tang Rao looked at Bai Yushu and asked.

"Erm, about one hundred and seventy years or so." Bai Yushu did not understand why Tang Rao would suddenly ask this, but there was nothing to hide and she straightforwardly responded.

"Okay then, I won't bother you with nonsense." Suddenly, Tang Rao turned to look at Jiang Langyue, "I'll give you a family discount. Bring me a hundred Wild Ginsengs not less than two hundred years old, and we'll call it even."

Tang Rao's demand left Jiang Langyue's face utterly dark. Two hundred-year-old Wild Ginsengs were treasures that were hard to come by.

You want a hundred? Where am I supposed to find them for you?

"According to current market value, two hundred-year-old Wild Ginsengs are around a million each, I'll give you two hundred million straight up, and we're done!" Jiang Langyue said with a furrowed brow.

"Do you think the Tang Family is short on cash?" Tang Rao looked disdainful, "I don't care whether you steal or rob, I want to see the goods in three days, or else don't blame me for doing something impulsive!"

"You!!" Jiang Langyue's eyelids twitched, grinding her teeth with a gnashing sound.

"If there's nothing else, I won't see you out." Tang Rao sat with his legs crossed, rolling his eyes at Jiang Langyue, and waved them off outright.

"Call off the engagement with my sister, and I'll agree." Jiang Langyue stood up, inhaled deeply, and said.

Her sister absolutely could not marry such scum like Tang Rao, especially now that the scum had lost that certain ability. Just as Tang Rao himself said, marrying over would mean living in widowhood.

"We'll talk about this later. Mrs. Chen, show our guests out!" Tang Rao pursed his lips and looked at Mrs. Chen, who was coming over with a tray of tea.

Feeling a little startled, Mrs. Chen asked, "Young Master, what about the tea?"

"That's something for the literati to enjoy, some rough folks might not appreciate it." Tang Rao gestured with his hand, a picture of harmlessness.

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