Chapter 1009: Overestimating Oneself
Seeing seven or eight burly men charging at Xu Wendong, Yang Tao's parents and the young men all showed expectant expressions.
In their view, those who could be bodyguards for Liu Anshan were definitely strong, and given their superior numbers, the skinny Xu Wendong was no match for them.
Surely, he would be beaten to the ground by these men, spitting blood.
At this moment, however.
Xu Wendong moved.
With one punch, he struck a burly man's chest instantly, causing him to spew blood and scream as he flew backward.
After landing his punch, Xu Wendong raised his hand and gave the middle-aged man in front of him a resounding slap.
Smack!
With a loud slap, the middle-aged man bled profusely, spitting out several white teeth.
His body fell flat, losing all combat capability.
Then.
In a swift move, Xu Wendong incapacitated the remaining bodyguards of Liu Anshan under everyone's incredulous gazes.
Though he overpowered all of Liu Anshan's bodyguards, he remained unharmed, with no one managing to touch even his clothes throughout the ordeal.
Xu Wendong flicked off some cigarette ash, an expression of disdain on his face: "These mere ants think they can harm me? Truly overestimating themselves!"
Liu Anshan was also shocked by Xu Wendong's prowess, not expecting this seemingly frail guy to be so fierce.
Although wary of Xu Wendong's strength, this was still Liu Anshan's turf. His eyes grew cold: "Let go of my daughter-in-law, or you won't be able to leave Longyan."
Xu Wendong opened the car door and looked at the pale-faced Yang Tao with a faint smile: "Sister Taozi, the choice is yours. Do you want to leave with us or stay and marry a man you don't like?"
Yang Tao was extremely nervous: "I... I want to leave with you guys, but..."
Before Xu Wendong could speak, Jiang Xueyao's voice rang out: "As long as you want to leave with us, that's enough, I'll handle the rest."
She gracefully stepped out of the car, took out a previously prepared check, and said: "Aren't you trying to sell your daughter? In that case, I'll buy Taozi."
"Three million, I buy her and cut off all ties with you, never to be in contact again!"
Yang Tao's parents showed fervent looks in their eyes, clearly not expecting their daughter to be worth so much.
Without thinking much, Wang Chunhua quickly grabbed the check from Jiang Xueyao, repeatedly assuring that they wouldn't disturb Yang Tao anymore.
Jiang Xueyao looked at Liu Anshan: "Mr. Liu, can you move aside now?"
For some reason.
At the moment she met Jiang Xueyao's gaze, Liu Anshan inexplicably felt an overpowering pressure.
Although this was his domain.
Although in front of him was a woman.
But her calmness was terrifying, as if she had some formidable background.
Thinking of this, he expressionlessly said: "Move the car, let them pass!"
Jiang Xueyao calmly got into the car.
Then Xu Wendong turned the direction and drove away from Yang Tao's home.
To be honest, he didn't expect Jiang Xueyao to be so generous, spending three million to buy out Yang Tao's future.
It suddenly seemed a bit romantic!
Yang Tao was deeply grateful: "President Jiang, thank you for everything you've done for me, in the latter half of my life I'll definitely repay your kindness by working tirelessly."
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Watching the Benz drive off swiftly and disappear from sight, Liu Anshan looked at Yang Tao's parents and said darkly: "Do you want to earn another two million?"
Yang Xun nervously swallowed: "President Liu, what do you mean?"
Liu Anshan: "You just need to answer me, do you want to earn another two million?"
"Willing, willing, of course willing." Yang Xun nodded frantically, although he didn't know what Liu Anshan meant.
But for an ordinary person, who can have too much money?
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"Taozi, does Longyan have any uniquely featured delicacies?" Jiang Xueyao asked curiously in the Benz.
Upon hearing this, Yang Tao immediately shook off her previous vexation and sorrowful feelings, replying: "There are many delicacies in Longyan, so many that even I, a Longyan native, haven't tried them all."
Jiang Xueyao exaggeratedly said: "Could there be that many?"
"Not exaggerated at all." Yang Tao smiled and said: "Though Longyan's population isn't large, due to its special geographical location, it gathers over forty ethnic minorities."
"Each minority has its own characteristics. If President Jiang is interested, I can take you to taste them, although I don't know if you'll find them palatable."
Jiang Xueyao nodded slightly and then said: "Then let's stay in Longyan for a few days and taste the local delicacies!"
Now, without a job, she felt unburdened and, having traveled over ten hours by car to Longyan.
Though they resolved Yang Tao's family matters, she didn't want to leave so soon.
Yang Tao first led Xu Wendong and Jiang Xueyao to taste Longyan's authentic breakfast, Longyan rice noodles, whose soft and delicate texture combined with the sour, spicy, and fresh flavor instantly captured their taste buds.
Then she took them to visit Longyan's most famous Hakka Earth Building.
This allowed Xu Wendong and Jiang Xueyao to experience its profound historical culture and heritage, admiring the wisdom of the ancients.
Since it was already evening after visiting the Hakka Earth Building, the three stayed on, savoring the Hakka culinary culture before finding a homestay to stay in.
The environment wasn't as luxurious as city hotels, but it provided a sense of escape from the hustle and a chance to relax.
Late at night.
Jiang Xueyao also returned to her room to rest.
On the terrace, Xu Wendong lay on a deck chair, gazing at the vast night sky.
He deeply felt that in the vast universe, humanity truly was as insignificant as specks of dust.
Yang Tao suddenly said beside him: "Wendong, thank you."
Xu Wendong looked puzzled: "Thank me for what?"
Yang Tao forced a smile: "Even if President Jiang didn't offer that three million, I believe you'd have found a way to take me away."
Xu Wendong was taken aback, clearly not expecting Yang Tao to say this.
As she said.
Even if Jiang Xueyao hadn't presented the three million, he would have spent the money to buy out Yang Tao's future.
He didn't want Yang Tao to suffer such humiliation; a beautiful woman like her deserved to be cherished.
Yang Tao smiled as she stood up: "It's getting late, you drove for such a long time, go back to sleep early!"
Xu Wendong: "Alright, you go sleep first, I'll stay here a bit longer before going back."
Yang Tao nodded, then turned to leave the terrace, returning to her room.
Xu Wendong lit a cigarette on the terrace and put it out afterward, but just as he prepared to return indoors.
A blinding flash of police lights appeared in the distance.
Two police cars silently drove up, stopping on the road beside the terrace.
Then six officers got out, and the leader glanced at Xu Wendong, then looked at the photo on his phone, his eyes turning icy: "He's the one who broke in and attacked. Arrest him immediately!"