Chapter 1067: Chapter 1067

"Isn’t it different? That boyfriend had my first blood on it, no other boyfriend has had that privilege."

Su Xiaoxi said with a mischievous grin.

Tang Ming glanced at the half-smashed cucumber on the ground and began to feel nauseous again.

"Originally, I planned to keep such a memorable boyfriend forever, which is why I left it by my bedside instead of throwing it away. But I didn’t expect you to eat it. You tell me, who’s at a loss here?"

Su Xiaoxi continued speaking.

Tang Ming cursed through gritted teeth.

"Hmph, it’s already nice enough that I don’t make you act as a shield more often, yet you want a discount? Not a chance."

Su Xiaoxi snorted in the same manner.

"You’ve got guts, I admit it."

Tang Ming gritted his teeth and said fiercely:

"I feel like hitting you right now."

"Come if you dare, I’ve already broken, why should I be afraid of you?"

Su Xiaoxi taunted confidently.

"Hey, are you two even listening to what I’m saying?"

Old Master Su mumbled for a while, only to realize Tang Ming and Su Xiaoxi weren’t paying any attention. He knocked on the table in dissatisfaction.

"We heard you, we heard you."

Su Xiaoxi nodded repeatedly and pointed at Tang Ming:

"If you don’t believe me, ask him."

"I... what did Grandpa say? I didn’t hear clearly."

Tang Ming rolled his eyes, looking embarrassedly at Old Master Su.

"I said you two should dress formally tonight. After tonight, you’ll be leading figures among the young elite of the Imperial City."

Old Master Su helplessly reminded, annoyed that he’d wasted so many words, yet these two hadn’t listened.

"Okay, okay, I’m listening to the Su Family’s arrangements."

Tang Ming nodded repeatedly. Now that he was in a bind, he only hoped to finish the task quickly, then stay far away from the Imperial City, far away from the Su Family, far away from Su Xiaoxi.

At the triennial martial arts tournament of the nine great families, the Dark Group faction won, with Su Family’s representative Tang Xin as the champion.

Without the Su Family’s promotion, Tang Xin’s name already resonated throughout the Imperial City, but few had actually met Tang Ming. Tonight’s banquet was an opportunity for Tang Xin to meet everyone.

To secure the status and position of the family head, the Su Family planned a grand and magnificent banquet, not only to showcase their identity but also to let more people know Tang Xin is the Su Family’s son-in-law.

During the day, the Su Family specifically hired the best clothing designers in the Imperial City to design outfits and accessories for Tang Ming and Su Xiaoxi.

The Su Family extravagantly spent on Tang Ming and Su Xiaoxi, making other Su Family disciples envious.

However, everyone knew Tang Xin’s contribution to the martial arts tournament, and no one dared to question his affairs. As Tang Xin’s woman, Su Xiaoxi receiving special treatment from the Su Family was also understandable.

So even if many were envious and jealous, they could only watch eagerly.

After a whole day’s work, Tang Ming was exhausted.

Dealing with such matters was more painful than going to war. Had he not promised Su Xiaoxi and the Su Family, he would’ve fled by now.

At seven in the evening, the most luxurious banquet hall of Royale No.1 Club was crowded with guests, bustling with excitement.

The banquet attendees almost encompassed the entirety of the Imperial City’s aristocrats, including many family disciples and celebrities, unlike those who watched the tournament.

The Su Family hosted the banquet to promote its name and current status, naturally inviting people from all walks of life to make the event as grand as possible.

After the banquet began, Su Tianyu, as the Su Family head host, took the stage to give a speech. After a lot of pleasantries, he started toasting table by table.

The Dark Clan’s family heads smiled from ear to ear, actively mingling with guests at the banquet.

While the Ming Group’s Fu Tianbao and others sat together in a corner, drinking sullenly.

The Ming Group originally didn’t want to attend the Su Family’s banquet, as it used to be their Ming Group hosting such events. But the tables turned.

Despite the reluctance, the Su Family was the controlling family for the next three years. If the relationship soured and the Su Family found fault, it would be hard for the next three years.

Therefore, no matter how unwilling, the Ming Group’s people still attended.

The usual flattery disappeared, with most of the Imperial City’s family forces now currying favor with the Dark Group faction, hoping for better opportunities in the coming three years. No one paid any attention to the few Ming Group families.

If anyone dared to cozy up to the Ming Group, they’d face suppression from the Dark Group.

"A bunch of opportunists, fence-sitters."

Fu Tianbao took a sip of his drink, cursing through gritted teeth.

"Alas, such is life; it’s human nature, you’ll get used to it."

Zhao Jincheng sighed helplessly, eyes full of desolation.

"It’s all that damn Tang Xin’s fault. If he hadn’t represented the Su Family, my son wouldn’t have lost."

Wan Changfa drank a cup in one gulp, speaking with a murderous aura:

"We must find a way to kill him; otherwise, if he joins the martial arts tournament in three years, it’ll be hard to recover."

Hearing this, everyone’s face turned grim. Tang Xin was only eighteen, and still had twelve years before turning thirty, theoretically allowing him four more tournaments.

Tang Xin was terrifying now; how much scarier would he be in three years, six years? If Tang Xin isn’t dealt with quickly, the Ming Group will never recover.

Thinking of these things, Fu Tianbao and others’ eyes filled with killing intent. They couldn’t let Tang Xin become a tool for the Dark Group to suppress the Ming Group.

"Where is that scoundrel Tang Xin?"

At this moment, Fu Tianyou angrily walked over.

"What’s wrong with you now?"

Fu Tianbao frowned slightly, unhappy with Fu Tianyou. As the host of the tournament, they had already blamed Fu Tianyou for the tournament loss.

"I’ve been tricked by that bastard Tang Xin again."

Fu Tianyou found a seat, speaking through gritted teeth: "The prescription he gave me was faulty."

"What? Aren’t the poisoned people cured?"

Wan Changfa was intrigued. If true, this would be a good chance to go against Tang Xin.

"The poison is cleared, but the poisoned researchers have all turned into idiots; they can’t serve us anymore."

Fu Tianyou explained disgustedly.

"They all turned into idiots?"

Everyone was shocked; this was too exaggerated.

"Yes, I must make Tang Xin give an explanation."

Fu Tianyou looked around angrily. To get the antidote, the Ming Group gave up a base, only to save a group of idiots. In hindsight, it would have been better to let them die from poisoning, solving everything once and for all.