Chapter 457: Father and Daughter

Although the task was incredibly difficult, they thankfully had support from above. Today, they had finally taken the first step.

And this was the beginning of Binhai’s upheaval.

Those foreign businessmen were the replacements for the Huang Family.

Chen Erbao frowned slightly.

“Has the Huang Family said anything about this? Aren’t you going to fight back?”

The Huang Family had controlled Binhai for so many years; their power was beyond the imagination of any ordinary person. Chen Erbao didn’t believe the Huang Family was still in the dark.

“Of course we have. Just this afternoon, Elder Huang summoned all the key members of the family back to discuss a counterstrategy. That’s why tonight’s banquet is the real main event.”

“What is the Huang Family planning to do?”

Chen Erbao asked.

He was the Third Young Master, after all; he should know the outcome of the Huang Family’s discussion.

Huang Sanlang leaned back lazily in his seat, his gaze calm and profound.

“What else can we do? This banquet is being hosted by Dongfang Ming. The Huang Family might be qualified to attend, but anything we say or do will be under his supervision… Elder Huang’s idea is to get one step ahead of Dongfang Ming and secure a deal with the foreign businessmen first.”

“Heh…”

Chen Erbao sneered. That Elder Huang was certainly dreaming big.

Dongfang Ming had gone to great lengths to find a replacement for the Huang Family’s enterprises. Why would he ever let the Huang Family just swoop in and take over?

Huang Sanlang thought the same, and a triumphant glint flashed in his eyes as he continued.

“But I have a feeling Dongfang Ming won’t let the Huang Family get involved that easily. That’s why there’s going to be a good show tonight.”

“Even if he finds a replacement, the new Governor can’t move against the Huang Family without any evidence, right? Does he have other plans?”

Chen Erbao thought that if he were the new Governor, he would be at his wit’s end right now.

“Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t be able to do anything to the Huang Family. But he has us, doesn’t he? The job of finding evidence… falls to you and me.”

Chen Erbao’s head snapped up, and he stared at Huang Sanlang.

Huang Sanlang still wore a confident smile, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, his face brimming with self-assurance and pride.

Chen Erbao never expected that Huang Sanlang was actually in contact with Dongfang Ming. It was even possible they had reached some sort of agreement…

No wonder Huang Sanlang dared to plot against the Huang Family’s assets. He had boarded a much bigger ship long ago.

Chen Erbao was momentarily stunned. It was true what they say: the enemy within is the hardest to guard against.

He sighed, finding it hard to understand.

“If this goes through, it won’t just be Huang Baiwen who falls. It’ll be the entire Huang Family!”

Huang Sanlang stood up and gazed out the window at the bustling street below, his tone devoid of any emotion.

“As long as I’m here, the Huang Family won’t fall. Only the corrupt old Huang Family will fall. I will build a brand-new Huang Family!”

Such ambition!

Chen Erbao praised him in his heart.

At the same time, he felt a sense of admiration for Huang Sanlang’s ruthless ambition.

“You have to tear down the old to build the new. I underestimated you.”

“The feeling’s mutual,”

Huang Sanlang replied.

…

After chatting in the private room for half an hour, Chen Erbao left the teahouse with Lin Rui. He bought her two new outfits and they had dinner together before he finally took her back to the university.

At the school gate, the young woman hugged Chen Erbao, reluctant to let go. She stood on her toes, gave him a quick peck on the lips, and said with concern,

“Brother Er Bao, you have to be careful…”

She didn’t know what Chen Erbao was planning to do, but she was sure it was risky.

All she could do was support him quietly from the sidelines.

Chen Erbao cupped her delicate face, gave her a kiss, and said reassuringly,

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. Go on back.”

After watching Lin Rui walk onto campus, Chen Erbao checked the time. It was already seven o’clock.

“The banquet should be starting soon…”

He took out his phone and dialed an unfamiliar number.

It was a number Huang Sanlang had given him.

He had said it belonged to someone who was qualified to attend the banquet. Chen Erbao was to go with this person and, while he was at it, observe the Huang Family’s eldest young master.

“Hello?”

A cool female voice answered from the other end.

Chen Erbao frowned. ‘Why does that voice sound so familiar?’

“Huang Sanlang told me to call you. We’re going to the banquet together tonight?”

“Okay.”

Huang Sanlang must have given her a heads-up, as she agreed immediately.

“Where are you? I’ll come pick you up.”

“The entrance of Binhai University.”

“???… I’ll be there soon.”

After hanging up, Chen Erbao was still a bit dazed.

He really felt the voice was familiar, but he just couldn’t place it…

“I’ll know in a little while…”

Chen Erbao put his phone down, returned to his car, and waited quietly.

Chen Erbao felt no excitement or apprehension about seeing Huang Baiwen soon.

If it weren’t for the Huang Family backing him, Chen Erbao wouldn’t give a mere pampered heir like him a second thought.

People came and went in a ceaseless flow at the university entrance.

Soon, a black Mercedes-Benz drove out from campus, eventually stopping beside Chen Erbao’s sports car.

The window rolled down, revealing a cool, elegant face.

Dongfang Yuqing!

“Mr. Chen? We just spoke on the phone.”

Dongfang Yuqing said calmly, noting Chen Erbao’s surprised expression.

She hadn’t expected that the “friend” her father had mentioned would turn out to be Chen Erbao!

More than being surprised like Chen Erbao, she was curious as to how he knew her father.

“Dongfang Yuqing, Dongfang Ming…”

Chen Erbao was stunned for a moment before he realized the connection between them. He couldn’t help but give a bitter laugh. Who could have imagined such a coincidence?

While Chen Erbao was still processing this, a head poked out from the passenger seat, its owner’s clear eyes twinkling with cunning and delight.

“Hmph, I never would have guessed! You even know Sister Yuqing’s father… It seems you’re not so simple after all!”

Feng Qingwan!

Chen Erbao felt a headache coming on again.

‘Why is this crazy woman here too?’

‘Never mind…’

Chen Erbao said to Dongfang Yuqing,

“You lead the way. I’ll drive over myself.”

“Private vehicles are prohibited at the banquet. You should come with me.”

After her initial surprise, Dongfang Yuqing had regained her composure. Her black dress hugged her exquisite, graceful figure, and the gentle rise and fall of her chest was eye-catching.

With no other choice, Chen Erbao got out of his car and slid into Dongfang Yuqing’s.

The moment he sat down in the back, Feng Qingwan scrambled from the passenger seat to sit beside him.

“What are you doing here?”

Chen Erbao asked with a sigh.

Feng Qingwan looked at him smugly.

“Sister Yuqing brought me, of course! I’m not interested in any foreign businessmen, but I’m happy to tag along for a free meal. We’re really fated to keep meeting, aren’t we? Do you think maybe in a past life you yearned for me but couldn’t have me, so that’s why…”

She began to chatter away.

Chen Erbao’s expression was cold.

“Even if it is fate, it’s an ill-fated one!”

“Hmph! It’s still fate… By the way, how do you know Sister Yuqing’s father? Who are you, really? And last time, when you were looking for Huang Sanlang…”