Chapter 1538: Chapter 1538

Upon hearing this, Fu Tianyou cursed and said irritably, "For a few punks, making such a big scene really scared me."

The others also breathed a sigh of relief, mainly because Tang Ming made too much of a fuss, even more exaggerated than the last time he bloodied the Ming Group headquarters.

Fu Tianyou wiped his face, his whole face flushed with a sense of humiliation.

Once upon a time, he, Fu Tianyou, and the Ming Group were forces to be reckoned with in the country, even the Dark Group was stepped upon by them. But now, just a casual move by Tang Ming could scare them to such an extent; it was truly embarrassing!

"Scatter, scatter, since it’s not aimed at us, everyone just go back and sleep."

Fu Tianyou waved his hand in frustration and left the conference room angrily.

Longya was also informed about Tang Ming’s antics, but seeing no major commotion in the end, the Longya higher-ups didn’t bother to inquire.

The next day was Sunday. In the morning, Tang Ming helped Chen Cang treat his internal injuries, then tasked Chen Cang with ensuring the safety of Liu Mengting and Li Xiaoli, while he himself hosted a banquet at Quan Ju Lou to thank representatives from various forces.

Lin Qingfeng, Su Tianyu, Long Aiyu, Wu Dao, and Su Xiaoxi attended the banquet.

At the dinner table, Tang Ming sincerely expressed his gratitude to those present, making everyone enjoy a very pleasant meal.

After the food and drink, Su Xiaoxi opened a room upstairs, intending to spend some intimate time with Tang Ming.

Tang Ming, however, left Wu Dao behind to chat privately.

"Uncle Wu, how is Old Wu’s health now?"

Tang Ming cheerfully poured tea for Wu Dao.

"The old man’s health is very good."

Wu Dao smiled in response, looking at Tang Ming with gratitude: "Thanks to you for being willing to help the old man treat his illness back then, we’re really grateful."

"Oh, I was fulfilling my promise to Wu Xiaoyu, it’s the right thing to do."

Tang Ming sighed, then casually asked, "I wonder if you have any news about Wu Xiaoyu, how is she doing now?"

"Honestly, not at all."

Wu Dao shook his head, holding his teacup pensively: "Dragon Group’s control is very strict, in general, no one can return to the city. Xiaoyu just joined Dragon Group not long ago, so it’s impossible for any news to come back."

Tang Ming’s eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, "By the way, I have something I’m not sure if I should ask about?"

"What is it? If I know, I will certainly tell you everything, no secrets."

Wu Dao promised with a smile.

"Wu Xiaoyu is your eldest daughter, and you should have a son named Wu Xiaoxie, right?"

Tang Ming carefully organized his words and tried to open the conversation.

"Yeah, I have a son, but he’s only in primary school."

"Fish, shrimp, crab! If I’m not mistaken, shouldn’t there also be a Wu Xiaoxia in between?"

Tang Ming looked at Wu Dao uncertainly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Dao’s face changed drastically. He stared at Tang Ming in silence, shocked.

Seeing Wu Dao’s reaction, Tang Ming frowned slightly. Could it be that Wu Xiaoxia really is related to the Wu Family?

"Oh, nothing, it’s just that past memories are hard to reminisce."

Wu Dao sighed, seemingly unwilling to say anything.

"Uncle Wu, I’m not trying to trouble you. Based on my investigation, there’s no information about Wu Xiaoxia in the Wu Family, but I’ve met a woman who looks very much like Wu Xiaoyu, named Wu Xiaoxia."

Seeing that Wu Dao was reluctant to talk, Tang Ming pressed on with determination.

"You, are you serious about this?"

Wu Dao suddenly sat up, staring intently at Tang Ming: "Where is this person you mentioned? How old is she this year?"

"Calm down, calm down."

Tang Ming held down Wu Dao and explained: "She should be around eighteen or nineteen years old. As for where she is, I need to first clarify whether she has any relation to the Wu Family."

"There is a connection! If you say she looks similar to Wu Xiaoyu, then she’s my daughter, my second daughter."

Wu Dao excitedly rubbed his hands: "She’s alive, she’s really alive!"

"What do you mean? Your daughter died?"

Tang Ming began to feel curious and suspicious.

"No, it’s just... Oh, I’ll be honest with you."

Wu Dao sighed and then began to recount the events of the past.

Wu Xiaoyu had a sister who was three years younger, Wu Xiaoxia, but when Wu Xiaoxia was born, strange phenomena occurred. Not only did dark clouds cover the sky, but meteors fell into the Wu Family’s yard.

Wu Xiaoyu’s biological mother died from a difficult labor while giving birth to Wu Xiaoxia. Combined with the strange phenomena at the time, the Wu Family attached great importance to Wu Xiaoxia’s health, but during a check-up, it was discovered that Wu Xiaoyu had a congenital disease, difficult to cure with the technology of the time.

While the Wu Family didn’t know how to deal with Wu Xiaoxia, a mysterious and powerful white-haired old woman suddenly appeared at the Wu Family’s residence.

The white-haired old woman came flying from the sky, shocking the Wu Family, who treated her as if she were a divine being.

After checking Wu Xiaoxia’s health, the old woman concluded that she was exceptionally talented, but because her talent was too extraordinary, the heavens were jealous, and she wouldn’t live past eight.

Hearing this, the Wu Family members were all heartbroken and helpless.

Ultimately, the old woman proposed taking Wu Xiaoxia away and required the Wu Family to erase all traces of Wu Xiaoxia’s existence.

Given the old woman’s strength at that time, she could easily wipe out the Wu Family of the metropolis. The Wu Family dared not refuse, so they could only watch as the old woman took Wu Xiaoxia and the meteor away, a departure lasting eighteen years!

"Cough, cough, Uncle Wu, are you sure you’re not bluffing me?"

Tang Ming gazed at Wu Dao with disbelief; this story was too fantastical, hard for anyone to believe!

"I know it’s hard for you to believe, but these events truly happened. It’s precisely because they are so unbelievable that the Wu Family has always regarded everything about Wu Xiaoxia as taboo."

Wu Dao sighed, "Outsiders simply don’t know about Wu Xiaoxia’s existence."

"So that’s how it is. It seems that this woman really is Wu Xiaoyu’s sister."

Tang Ming suddenly realized, confirming his previous speculations.

"Young Master Tang, where exactly is my daughter? I need to see her immediately to make up for the eighteen years I’ve lost with her."

Wu Dao stared at Tang Ming with red eyes.

"I need to process this."

Tang Ming shook his head, looking at Wu Dao seriously: "I only asked out of curiosity, but now, I don’t know what Wu Xiaoxia has experienced over the years, nor do I know if she’s aware of her lineage. If you rush to find her, what if she doesn’t acknowledge you or disappears?"

"That can’t be! The Wu Family, after all, is a prominent family in the Imperial City. As long as she wants to recognize her roots, she can enjoy endless wealth and prosperity. How can she not want that?"

Wu Dao shook his head repeatedly.

"Uncle Wu, since you mentioned that the person who took Wu Xiaoxia away was so extraordinary, do you think the child she raised could be ordinary?"