Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Chapter 567: Chapter 566, He’s Really Arrogant

”Did Xu Wendong send you to protect me?”

Hearing this.

The disciple of the Life-Seeking Sect named Tian Jun froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Tang Xiaoxiao to guess their origin.

Before he could answer, Tang Xiaoxiao said, ”Xu Wendong had already called me before, saying he sent people to secretly protect me.”

Tian Jun lowered his head and said ashamedly, ”It was our dereliction of duty that led to you being frightened, Miss Tang.”

What could he say?

It wasn’t like he could admit that they hadn’t expected a homeless person would rob on the street, right?

Tang Xiaoxiao displayed a satisfied smile. As I suspected, they were indeed sent by Xu Wendong.

”Tell me about Xu Wendong!” Tang Xiaoxiao’s curiosity about Xu Wendong grew.

???

Tian Jun was stunned.

The Sect Leader already told you we are protecting you in secret, and you’re still trying to find out about the Sect Leader?

Oh!

So you were testing us before, huh?

During the New Year, is that polite of you?

Tian Jun wanted to complain but still said, ”Sorry, Miss Tang, without the chairman’s permission, we can’t disclose matters about him.”

The word ”chairman” made Tang Xiaoxiao raise her eyebrows.

Generally speaking, the term ”general manager” doesn’t highlight someone’s status.

But ”chairman” is different.

Only the head of a publicly listed company is qualified to be called the chairman.

Xu Wendong was only eighteen this year but had already become the chairman.

She couldn’t help but feel curious.

Just then.

Her phone rang, showing the phone number of her website editor.

She immediately pressed the answer button and wished a ”Happy New Year” and ”Good fortune,” then heard something unbelievable from the other end of the line.

”Xiaoxiao, good news, good news, the copyright of your book now belongs to Longteng Group, although the royalty fee hasn’t changed.”

”But the adaptation of the book will begin in February, so you need to quickly organize the subsequent storyline.”

Tang Xiaoxiao stood frozen as if struck by lightning.

Longteng Group was the number one film empire in Great Xia!

How could a book she wrote be worthy of adaptation by Longteng Group?

At this moment, the voice on the phone continued, ”Also, do you know who will play the female lead in your book?”

Tang Xiaoxiao asked blankly, ”Who is it?”

The editor replied excitedly, ”It’s played by the popular domestic actress Jiang Hongyi as the lead role!”

Tang Xiaoxiao gasped, ”What? Jiang Hongyi is playing the protagonist in my book? Boss, are you serious?”

Tang Xiaoxiao couldn’t wait to open Weibo, found Jiang Hongyi’s account, and only believed the editor’s words after seeing the information there.

She suddenly felt dizzy with joy.

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The Wu Family.

One of the eight top secular families of Great Xia.

Occupied a huge mansion next to the Imperial Palace.

Rumor had it that hundreds of years ago, it was once the palace of a prince.

Because it was the first day of the Lunar New Year, many upper-class people came to the Wu Family to pay their respects, giving it a bustling appearance.

Xu Cong got out of the car and headed towards the entrance of the Wu Family, but a bodyguard stopped him, ”Who are you? Do you have a calling card?”

To enter the Wu Family, one needed a calling card, which had to be sent to the Wu Family a month in advance; if approved by the Wu Family, it would be signed by the head of the Wu Family personally.

Only then could one visit the Wu Family to pay their respects today.

Xu Cong said, ”Elder brother, I don’t have a calling card. But could you please call the Third Uncle out? Just say that Cong from Lord Long’s side has an urgent matter to discuss.”

Third Uncle, the butler of the Wu Family.

No one knew his real name.

”Wait a moment!” The bodyguard turned and entered the mansion, though he didn’t recognize Xu Cong, he had some acquaintance with Lord Long.

About five minutes later, the bodyguard returned and said, ”Come with me to the back door!”

”Alright, alright.” Xu Cong followed him through the back door into the Wu Family and waited in the back courtyard kitchen for over half an hour.

”It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year, countless upper-class dignitaries are guests at the Wu Family, why are you here? Didn’t I tell young Long to avoid showing up at times like this?” An old man with silver hair appeared in Xu Cong’s sight, seeming very displeased with his presence.

Xu Cong suppressed his inner unease and nervously said, ”Third Uncle, Lord Long is dead.”

”Dead means dead... What? You said young Long is dead?” Third Uncle’s spirit lifted, his eyes revealing incredulity, ”How did he die?”

Xu Cong recounted the incident to Third Uncle.

”Arrogant!”

”Arrogant to the extreme!”

Upon learning about Xu Wendong’s actions, Third Uncle flew into a rage, ”Everyone says you should know who owns the dog before you beat it. That young man was really arrogant!”

”Not only that, but he also boasted he would visit the Wu Family tonight.”

”Does he think the Wu Family is a marketplace, where he can come and go as he pleases?”

Xu Cong whispered, ”Third Uncle, while the young man’s skills weren’t very strong, the woman beside him was quite sinister. Otherwise, Lord Long wouldn’t have died at his own people’s hand.”

A look of disdain appeared on Third Uncle’s face, ”Just a hypnotist expert, nothing special.”

”Alright, you head back first, I’ll report this matter to the Old Master.” Saying this, he waved dismissively and then headed to a secluded courtyard.

Although it was winter,

this courtyard was planted with many flowers that bloom year-round.

Although many dignitaries visited the Wu Family,

this courtyard was very quiet.

Because this was where Old Master Wu, Wu Xun, resided.

Even though he had long withdrawn from the public sphere, he remained the most respected figure in the Wu Family.

”You old guy, why aren’t you greeting guests in the front yard, but visiting me here?” Seeing Third Uncle, Wu Xun looked up from his painting.

Third Uncle walked over with a smile, voluntarily helping Wu Xun grind ink, then cautiously said, ”Old Master, young Long is dead.”

Wu Xun frowned, ”How did he die?”

Third Uncle repeated what Xu Cong had said.

”Interesting!” Wu Xun did not get angry over Lord Long’s death but instead revealed a mysterious smile, ”It’s been many years since I’ve encountered someone brave enough to defy the dignity of a secular family!”

Third Uncle quietly continued to grind the ink, ”Indeed, it’s been many years since such a daring person appeared.”

”This time, young Long’s death wasn’t undeserved,” Wu Xun said, focused on his painting with a brush, ”Rules are necessary. I told him before, debts and grievances have their rightful owners, if he didn’t listen, whom else can he blame?”

Third Uncle asked, unable to resist, ”So how should we handle this matter?”

Wu Xun snorted coldly, ”Everyone says you should know who owns the dog before you beat it. Even though young Long deserved to die a thousand times, it should have been by the Wu Family’s own rules, not by someone else taking his life.”

”Furthermore, the Wu Family is one of the eight secular families in Jingdu, it’s not a place for just any Tom, Dick or Harry to visit.”

Third Uncle immediately said, ”Don’t worry, Old Master, I’ll send a few Guest Elders from our clan to kill that guy, ensuring he doesn’t disturb your peace at the Wu Family!”