760: Chapter 749: About Ning Fan 760: Chapter 749: About Ning Fan The Yunteng Family simply notified the Shangguan Family that Teng Zhuhai would be visiting Jiangcheng and left it at that, without telling the Shangguan Family representatives when exactly Teng Zhuhai would arrive in Jiangcheng.
Thus, three days later when Teng Zhuhai stealthily appeared on the ancient streets of Jiangcheng, accompanied by Teng Nan and Teng Bei, the members of the Shangguan Family were still bustling about like busy bees, preparing at all hours to welcome Teng Zhuhai’s arrival.
What they didn’t know was that Teng Zhuhai had already reached Zhonghai.
By the time they realized it, it was when Teng Zhuhai, along with Teng Nan and Teng Bei, appeared at the entrance of the Shangguan estate.
“It’s the Yunteng family members, go and report at once!”
From a distance, the gatekeeper spotted Teng Zhuhai and his companions.
Even though he didn’t recognize Teng Zhuhai, Teng Nan and Teng Bei had been seen at the Shangguan estate before, so upon seeing these two, the guard knew that it was the party of Teng Zhuhai arriving and hurriedly dispatched someone nearby to report their arrival.
The remaining gatekeeper immediately went forward, greeting them respectfully, “Welcome, honored guests.
I have sent someone to notify the family.
Please wait a moment—Family Head Tanglong will personally come to receive you!”
Teng Zhuhai heard this, raised an eyebrow, but his face remained expressionless, showing neither happiness nor anger.
He waved his hand dismissively and said, “There’s no need for such excess formalities.”
Having said that, Teng Zhuhai proceeded towards the Shangguan family mansion, with Teng Nan and Teng Bei promptly following behind him.
Seeing that Teng Zhuhai wanted to enter, the gatekeeper panicked on the spot.
He didn’t dare to stop them; if he did try to intercept them and ended up stopping the wrong person, he might not even know how he’d die.
He watched helplessly as Teng Zhuhai and his party entered the Shangguan family’s compound, which was decorated in a radiant and magnificent manner, exuding supreme luxury.
As Teng Zhuhai and his party walked into the courtyard, they were barely in when Shangguan Tanglong’s figure emerged, surrounded by a host of people.
“Family Head Yunteng, we are honored by your presence.
Your visit to the Shangguan Family truly graces us with your esteemed luminescence.
Please, come in.
Someone, serve the tea!”
Shangguan Tanglong approached Teng Zhuhai with respectful admiration, performing a deep bow which the younger members of the Shangguan Family, led by Shangguan Yunyang, dared not neglect, promptly mimicking Tanglong’s gesture in homage.
“Welcome, Family Head Yunteng!”
A chorus of voices shouted in unison, their echo lingering long in the Shangguan family estate’s skies.
Teng Zhuhai, seeing the grand reception prepared by the Shangguan Family, still remained unmoved.
He nodded faintly, gestured with his hand, and said, “Have them stand down, and lead me to the study.”
His indifferent words sent everyone but Shangguan Tanglong into a sudden change of demeanor.
Wasn’t Teng Zhuhai’s behavior a bit too disrespectful?
After all, they had prepared so much just for him, deprived themselves of sleep for days, and yet it all ended with just that remark.
Was all their effort really worth it?
“You all retreat for now.
Family Head Yunteng must have urgent matters to discuss.
Disperse, don’t waste time!”
How could Shangguan Tanglong not realize the thoughts of those behind him?
Right before they could raise their heads, he immediately turned around and instructed Shangguan Yunyang and the others to disperse promptly and return to their duties, not to linger there and waste time.
Seeing Shangguan Tanglong giving the order, who else could have any objections?
In the end, they could only obediently disperse, each returning to their respective posts, while still feeling dissatisfied in their hearts—pondering whether their preparations over the past few days had been all for naught.
Because of their thoughts, Shangguan Tanglong sighed inwardly, these people were still too young.
If asked whether it was worth it or not, Shangguan Tanglong would definitely say it was worth it.
What Teng Zhuhai felt was not important.
What mattered was that their Shangguan Family’s attitude had to be made clear.
It wasn’t about making Teng Zhuhai happy, but it was imperative not to leave him dissatisfied, so today’s matter was not about worth, but a necessity.
“Family Head Yunteng, this way, please!”
Shangguan Tanglong’s elderly face was plastered with a smile as he made a welcoming gesture and then led Teng Zhuhai into the Shangguan Family’s study.
“Just me going in with you will suffice.”
Upon reaching the study, Teng Zhuhai had Teng Nan and Teng Bei stay outside, and then he entered the study with Shangguan Tanglong.
Teng Nan and Teng Bei stood outside, one to the left and one to the right, like two guardian deities, startling away anyone who happened to pass by.
“Tell me about that Ning Fan.”
Teng Zhuhai sat on a wooden chair, effectively reversing the roles of host and guest, while Shangguan Tanglong could only stand respectfully in front of the desk.
After hearing Teng Zhuhai’s words, Shangguan Tanglong was stunned for a moment before he gathered his wits.
What the two discussed inside the study, no one besides them knew.
In the grand hall of the Shangguan Family, Shangguan Yunyang was muttering to himself, “What is this all about?
This is the Shangguan Family’s place, not the Yunteng Family.
Are they completely disregarding us?”
With an irritated expression, Shangguan Yunyang remembered the arrogant demeanor of Teng Huayang when he first arrived, an image that left a deep impression on both him and the other members of the Shangguan Family.
Now Teng Zhuhai was the same.
After arriving at the Shangguan Family, he took control as if it were his own home, showing no respect for the Shangguan Family.
The people from the Yunteng Family all acted as if it were their right.
Shangguan Yunyang’s mood turned sorrowful; this was probably the sad reality of being a vassal.
After the Yunteng Family arrived, they all had to bow their heads and live without any say.
Resentment filled his heart, but he could do nothing about it.
A sense of powerlessness and anger spread within Shangguan Yunyang.
“What on earth could Great-Uncle and the Yunteng Family Head be discussing inside the study…” Shangguan Yunyang suddenly muttered, curious.
Ever since Teng Zhuhai and Shangguan Tanglong entered the study, they hadn’t come out, and no one from the Shangguan Family dared to approach the study.
The atmosphere in the Shangguan Family was indescribably tense.
Time quickly reached the evening, the kitchen was still lit.
No one from the Shangguan Family dared to go down to rest before Teng Zhuhai and Shangguan Tanglong came out.
Finally, at that moment, the study door opened, and Teng Zhuhai and Shangguan Tanglong walked out, one after the other.
“Family Head Yunteng, you must be hungry by now.
I will command the servants to prepare some food!”
“No need.
It’s getting late.
Let’s leave it at that for today.
Tomorrow, take me to see Shangguan Tenglong, and the day after tomorrow, I will head to Zhonghai.”