Chapter 409 (2/2)
_Ring, ring, ring…_
Tang Xiu’s mobile phone rang. The ringtone also interrupted Hou Qingmin’s words.
Shooting him a glance, Tang Xiu then took out his mobile and pressed the answer button. After hearing Chi Nan’s voice, he then said lightly, “I’m at the General Manager’s Office, 28th floor.”
Having said that, he hung up directly!
For a while, the atmosphere inside the General Manager’s Office turned heavy.
_Knock, knock…_
The door was knocked, and then Chi Nan entered with a faint smile on her face. Under the surprised gazes of Yang Zhenpan and Hou Qingmin, she came before Tang Xiu and respectfully called out, “Boss.”
Pointing at Hou Qingmin, Tang Xiu then indifferently said, “You said you have a bit friendship with him. Ask him about the Buried Diamond.”
_Buried Diamond?_
A surprised look appeared on Chi Nan’s face. In fact, she also saw the Buried Diamond’s trailer from TV commercials. She also knew that the Glory Auction House would auction this precious diamond on October 1st.
Looking at Tang Xiu and Chi Nan in disbelief, Hou Qingmin hastily asked, “Chief Chi, what did you just call him? Boss?”
Chi Nan could sense that something was amiss from the atmosphere inside the office. She then nodded, “Yes, he’s the Everlasting Feast Hall’s Boss, Chief Hou. Although I don’t know why my Boss wants to know about the Buried Diamond, I hope you can truthfully tell him about it.”
“I…”
Hou Qingmin’s lips twitched a few times, as he gulped his words back. At this moment, he finally looked a bit scared. He knew perfectly well how terrible Tang Xiu’s threat was. He was a martial artist and had even personally visited the Everlasting Feast Hall’s HQ in Jingmen Island, trying to break through the Thousand Revolutions Array. Naturally, he knew that the Everlasting Feast Hall boasted a lot of highly skilled experts.
Suddenly, Yang Zhenpan let out a faint smile and said, “I never thought that Boss Tang was such a promising young man! Not only are you the Magnificent Tang Corp’s Big Boss, you’re also the Everlasting Feast Hall’s owner. However, you want to threaten me relying on your identity? I don’t think that’s enough, no?”
The moment he finished speaking, Hou Qingmin’s heart jolted, and his heartbeat accelerated. He hastily winked at Yang Zhenpan. However, the man ignored him, as his eyes straightly stared at Tang Xiu.
“Are you really sure you don’t want to tell me?” Tang Xiu calmly asked.
“Yes, I don’t want to.” Yang Zhenpan sneered.
Tang Xiu got up, looked at Chi Nan and said, “Call Xiaoxue and tell her to send some people over. I want the Glory Auction House to cease existing before tomorrow morning. Also, take note that he’s called Yang Zhenpan. Investigate him, including any forces that are related to him. I want he and his family, as well as those with good relations with his friends and family, captured. Remember, do it at all costs.
“Investigate the Buried Diamond issue secretly. Furthermore, since the Glory Auction House has shown us such a due respect, we must pay it back in face. Secretly investigate all the distinguished guests who have received the Glory Auction House’s invitation, as well as what they want to buy. Our Everlasting Feast Hall will give them better compensation, and I don’t want to see anyone to take part in this auction of the Glory Auction House.”
“Affirmative!” A glint of murderous intention shot out from Chi Nan’s eyes.
“Wait!” Hou Qingmin was greatly anxious, and hurriedly yelled, “Mr. Tang, please do not be anxious. The reason as to why my Boss doesn’t want to tell you is because the consignor of the Buried Diamond has a strong background; we can’t afford to offend him. How about you wait for me to make a phone call first. If the seller is willing to see you, we’ll help you.”
“Hou Qingmin!” Yang Zhenpan abruptly rose, anger on his face.
As though didn’t see his fury, Hou Qingmin kept talking to Tang Xiu, “Mr. Tang, your purpose is very clear, you just want to get the information about the Buried Diamond’s owner. Our Glory Auction House isn’t willing to offend our friends, so please wait a bit. How about it?”
Coldly looking at Yang Zhenpan, Tang Xiu then slowly sat down on the sofa, and nodded, “I’ll be waiting for your news.”
Quickly nodding in response, Hou Qingmin deftly grabbed Yang Zhenpan’s arm and pulled him out of the office. Outside, Yang Zhenpan forcefully broke himself free from Hou Qingmin’s hold and shouted, “Qingmin, what do you mean by this? I won’t let this go if you don’t give me a clear explanation here and now!”
Taking a deep breath, Hou Qingmin then said with a solemn expression, “Boss, I do respect you as a Boss, that’s was why I stopped you just now. If you were to clash with Tang Xiu, then I can only resign. Because… I fear him, more than I fear you.”
“A newly developed Magnificent Tang Corp, and just a restaurant’s Boss, yet you’re more afraid of him than you’re of me? What a joke! I, Yang Zhenpan, have a lot of wealth and personal connections. My Yang Family is an illustrious family in Beijing. Even if we are not among the top three, we are big enough to be in the first ten. I really don’t believe he has that much ability, to begin with.”
“Boss, the Everlasting Feast Hall is a very special existence.” Hou Qingmin slowly said, “As far as I know, they have tons of highly skilled experts. Of course, I wouldn’t fear them if it was just this alone. I have a hunch that there are special people in the Everlasting Feast Hall.”
_Special people?_
Yang Zhenpan frowned and asked in a deep voice, “What special people?”
Looking at both sides and finding that there was no one nearby, only then did Hou Qingmin reply in an undertone voice, “Dao cultivators.”