Chapter 226 Shock
Xu Siyao was taken aback by his words.
"Do you think your dad is happy?"
She had never considered this question, and had it not been for Qin Hao mentioning it today, she might never have asked herself this.
There was also Yang Su. As far as Xu Siyao knew, Yang Su had had feelings for her father for seven or eight years and was still persevering!
Her thoughts were in chaos at this moment!
Seeing her reaction, Qin Hao spoke up, "Actually, Mr. Yang is quite a decent woman."
Xu Siyao looked at Yang Su in the distance.
For some reason, seeing her slender figure now made Xu Siyao's nose slightly tingle with sadness, and she felt somewhat guilty.
Seven or eight years of perseverance!
Enduring countless mockeries!
Yet, she had not given up.
Perhaps she had already touched my father's heart, but for my sake, he had never accepted her.
My mother has been gone for a long time; it really is time for my father to find someone to spend the rest of his days with.
"Qin Hao, thank you," said Xu Siyao, her eyes brimming with tears, her tone sincere.
Qin Hao had not expected her to come around so quickly and replied with a smile, "Don't be so formal; Mr. Xu has been very good to me. I'm just doing what I should."
At this moment, a group of people walked in from outside.
Qin Hao and Xu Siyao both turned their heads to look. When they saw who it was, Qin Hao's eyes narrowed slightly.
He recognized one of them, whom he had just met that day.
"The one in the middle is the General Manager of Tang Group. Next to him is his son, Tang Feipeng, a renowned newcomer in the business world. The companies under Tang Feipeng now have an annual revenue exceeding one billion. He's really impressive," Xu Siyao explained to him.
At this moment, Tang Feipeng was dressed in formal attire with a smile on his face. He seemed modest, polite, and charming.
"Mr. Tang, long time no see."
"Mr. Tang, still as distinguished as ever."
...
A chorus of flattering and complimentary remarks filled the air.
Tang Group was an old and established enterprise in Jianghai City, involved in real estate, finance, entertainment, catering, export trade, and many other sectors. With over a dozen listed subsidiaries, total assets in the hundreds of billions, it was a renowned giant in the business world!
Tang Zhongqian responded with a smile and then walked into the banquet hall.
Afterward, Qin Hao saw Tang Feipeng come out, mingling and laughing with the heads of various companies, exuding an extraordinary presence.
Tang Zhongqian, meanwhile, was chatting and laughing with a few old friends.
He didn't need to personally deal with those people, leaving it to his son was perfect; it was good training for him as well.
"This is Tang Feipeng, one of Jianghai's new generation of business elite. He started his business while still in high school, specializing in the beverage industry. His management and operational skills are very strong," Xu Siyao told him.
Qin Hao nodded without saying a word.
At this point, another group of people entered. Qin Hao knew them as well, Li Xutian, Li Jianjun, and Li Moying.
They too were major tycoons in the Jianghai business world.
"Hello, Mr. Li."
"Mr. Li, good to see you!"
Just like Tang Zhongqian, Li Xutian was also receiving everyone's respect.
His Jinxiu Group was well-known throughout Xuan Country, with five-star hotels spread across all major first and second-tier cities.
Hotel and catering was the main industry of Jinxiu Group, but he was also involved in many other sectors.
Qin Hao watched as people fawned over them with flattery, a faint smile on his lips.
Indeed, one must have real strength to earn the respect of others.
Although he was brought here by Xu Jiekang, his company was very small and these people only spoke to him a sentence or two out of respect for Xu Jiekang.
"Who's the big shot coming tonight?" Qin Hao asked curiously.
Xu Siyao said with a smile, "You'll know in a moment."
"Teacher... Qin Hao."
Li Moying's voice came, and she walked over with a smile on her face.
Xu Siyao looked at Li Moying. They knew each other but had never spoken much.
She was somewhat curious. How did Qin Hao know Li Moying?
Li Moying sat down directly beside him, "You really are here. This must be Miss Xu, hello."
Xu Siyao nodded slightly, "Hello, Miss Li."
"Didn't your brother go to compete?" Qin Hao asked curiously.
Li Moying, "The competition ended a few days ago. There won't be another one until next week."
At this moment, Tang Feipeng was looking for Li Moying.
He soon found her, and when he saw Qin Hao next to her, Tang Feipeng's expression changed slightly.
How could he be here?
Who among those present didn't know about Li Moying's engagement to him?
Now she was sitting intimately with another man, which was not only humiliating for him but also a public disgrace for the Tang Family.
Tang Feipeng's face darkened as he walked over.
Many people around saw this and all turned to look toward Tang Feipeng and not far from him, Li Moying and Qin Hao.
Soon, Tang Feipeng was beside the three of them.
Looking at Li Moying, he said, "Mo Ying, come with me to meet some uncles and seniors."
"Why are you so annoying? Go meet them if you want, what's that got to do with me?" Li Moying said with a disgusted expression.
Tang Feipeng's expression was extremely dark. He turned to Qin Hao, and enunciated each word carefully, "I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it."
"Opportunities are to be seized on one's own, not given by someone else," Qin Hao said calmly, sipping his drink.
"Get lost, get out of here right now, or I'll make you crawl out," Tang Feipeng said somberly, the coldness in his voice was palpable.
His hands pressed on the table, veins bulging!
Upon hearing this, Xu Siyao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she stood up to say, "Mr. Tang, you don't yet have the authority to order the people my dad brought."
Not far off, Xu Jiekang, Yang Su, Li Xutian, and Tang Zhongqian all turned their attention this way.
Because almost everyone was looking in Qin Hao's direction, Li Xutian and Tang Zhongqian were curious about what these people were staring at!
Seeing his daughter sitting with Qin Hao, and noting Tang Feipeng's dark expression, it was as if he had realized something, and his brows slightly furrowed.
Xu Jiekang and Yang Su came over.
He glanced at Tang Feipeng, then turned to his daughter, "Siyao, what's going on?"
Xu Siyao reported truthfully, "Dad, he said to make Qin Hao get out, or else make him crawl out."
Xu Jiekang looked at Qin Hao, who had no expression on his face and didn't seem angry at all, but that calmness was chilling.
"Slap"
A loud, crisp slap rang out in the banquet hall.
The entire banquet hall was silent, everyone held their breath, disbelieving what they had just witnessed.
Tang Feipeng's eyes widened in disbelief, a clear handprint on his right cheek.
Qin Hao also looked at Xu Jiekang with some surprise.
Because that slap had come from him!
At that moment, Qin Hao felt that Xu Jiekang was too domineering, completely overturning what he had thought of him.
Xu Jiekang's tone was icy, "A honored guest of the Xu Family is not to be insulted."
Surprise flashed in Yang Su's eyes. She had not expected Xu Jiekang to strike Tang Zhongqian's son for the sake of Qin Hao.
And there was that statement he made, "a honored guest of the Xu Family"—the implications of those words were profound.
Her eyes sparkled with fascination.
Li Moying, Li Jianjun, and Li Xutian were all very shocked!
With the Xu Family making a firm stand in such a setting, just what was Qin Hao's relationship with them?
Many people directed their gaze toward Xu Siyao!
Could it be that he is the future son-in-law of the Xu Family?