Chapter 97

Old Master Tang sat facing south, positioned at the head of the table, his red, large-happiness-character Tang costume radiating festivity. Despite not having fully recovered from a serious illness, his spirit was remarkably strong, and his complexion quite rosy. To his right, the first to take a seat was none other than Old Mr. Tan of the Tan Family—Tan Yaozong, who, despite being retired, still wielded considerable influence in the political arena. To his left were Tang Guoqing and Tang Guoyao, the two sons of the Tang Family, with the rest of the guests scattered around the surrounding dinner tables. The men of the Tang Family had come out in full force, creating an unprecedented grand occasion.