Female Novel
Chapter 393
The people there breathed a sigh of relief, and their admiration for Old Master Fang grew.
"You're a magnanimous man, Old Master Fang. Your vision surpasses us."
"Indeed. The whole of Jiangbei belongs to the Fang family. What can possibly happen to Mr. Fang?Haha!"
"Your reputation precedes you, Old Master Fang. They'd probably be scared out of their wits once theyhear your name. I won't be surprised if they're already on their knees apologizing to Young MasterFang now."
"Haha, it looks like our worries were for naught. Shall we prepare for the wedding banquet next?"
Fang Zhentian was very gratified by the flattery. Even though he had bootlickers surrounding him forthe past forty years, he never grew tired of what they said. novelbin
If no one was around to shower him with flattery and sing his praises, how would the other people knowthat he was a great person?
"I guess everything should be settled by now," Fang Zhentian said.
As he had expected, he could see the family butler running from outside, screaming, "Old Master Fang!Old Master Fang!"
Fang Zhentian smiled and waved his hand. "Well, looks like Zhong is back here safe. Let's go into thehouse and prepare the banquet. We have a bride to welcome."
The bosses clapped and cheered while showering praises.
"You're wise indeed, Old Master Fang!"
"What an amazing show of influence! It didn't take them a few minutes to yield to your name!"
The butler seemed awkward. He said softly, "Old Master Fang, Young Master Fang Zhong is…crippled."
The laughter stopped abruptly, and silence pervaded the garden.
"Young Master Fang Zhong is crippled!" That word echoed in the people's minds like a lingeringexplosion.
The jovial atmosphere instantly became tense, as though the air had turned into ice.
The people at the scene had a variety of expressions on their faces: Shock, confusion, panic, anger,disbelief…
It remained that way for a very long time.
Even Fang Zhentian, who had been able to maintain his composure, was beginning to crack. Darkclouds seemed to be forming on his wrinkled face!
Earlier, he had boldly proclaimed his supreme influence in Jiangbei. He had predicted Fang Zhongwould be able to bring Tang Sisi back without any drama.
A short while later, he had received the news that his beloved grandson had been crippled!
That was an insult to his reputation!
The bosses began to whisper to each other.
Fang Zhentian tried to keep his temper down. He asked the butler, "What happened? I want to knowevery detail."
"Old Master Fang, I… I…" The butler began to stammer and sweat. He did not know where to start.
While that happened, Fang Wanlin and Fang Zhong returned.
Fang Zhong was brought back on a stretcher. There were two gaping holes on his knees, and theblood had dried on his pants. He wailed in agony as he lay there, and his face was pale like a ghost.
More shockingly, Fang Wanlin was also covered in blood and whip wounds…
Wait. What the…
Even Fang Wanlin was defeated! How could an active general with several thousand troops and OldMaster Fang's Protector Dragon Ring be defeated?
The bosses gasped in shock. Seeing that things were about to go south, they quickly excused
themselves, unwilling to be implicated in the imminent storm.
"Father…" Fang Wanlin said with his head lowered in embarrassment.
Fang Zhentian was furious. Even his fingertips were trembling. "Who did this? Who did this? How darethat person bully the Fang family! Who does he think I am?"
Everyone in the garden could sense a deadly presence emanating from Old Master Fang. It was thecalm before the storm.