Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 275 The Banquet at Hongmen

Chapter 275: Chapter 275 The Banquet at Hongmen

Most of the prominent families in Binjiang had already arrived one after another.

Their early arrival, much like the Yang family, was naturally informed by tidbits of insider information from various sources.

Thus, this banquet served two purposes. On one hand, it was to observe how the Yang family would respond to the Fan family and the Su family backing it, given Yang Tian’s uncertain fate.

On the other hand, the spotlight was inevitably drawn to the Binjiang overlord, the Li Family.

After all, everyone knew that the Li Family was distant relatives of the Su Family. It was hard to believe that their elevated status in Binjiang didn’t owe something to the Su Family’s influence.

Moreover, with the Yang family suddenly emerging as a strong contender, could the Li Family—tenured hegemons of Binjiang—truly have no resentment despite appearing outwardly composed?

Thus, even before the banquet officially began, certain participants with ulterior motives discreetly sought to cozy up to Li Tian, here as the representative of the Li Family, hoping to extract some insights about their intentions.

"Mr. Li, why drink alone? Won’t you join us for a chat?"

In a corner of the hall, a glamorous young woman, accompanied by a delicate-looking maiden, calmly sat down across from Li Tian.

Li Tian lifted his gaze and let out a faint sneer.

As if he had anticipated their arrival, he chuckled coldly to himself and murmured, "The eldest daughters of the Jin Family and the Wang Family?"

Indeed, the visitors were none other than Jin Yizhen, the eldest daughter of Binjiang’s wealthy Jin Family, and Wang Yuting, who had once been engaged to Yang Tian.

Among Binjiang’s elite families, the Li Family stood at the top, followed by the Yang and Wang families, with the Jin, Bao, and Sun families further down the tier.

At this juncture, apart from the Yang family, the Li, Wang, Jin, Bao, and Sun families had all convened.

Evidently, Jin Yizhen was a clever woman. Using her status as a female, she sought an early opportunity to probe the waters.

And Li Tian didn’t even need to guess; he knew without a doubt that her inquiries would be about the Yang family!

Sure enough, Jin Yizhen smiled and asked, "Mr. Li, I won’t beat around the bush. Given current circumstances, has the Li Family heard anything from the Su Family? Also, what stance will the Li Family take when the banquet begins?"

"A stance?"

Li Tian smirked again, took a sip of red wine, and answered, "I’m simply here to attend a banquet. Does attending require taking a stance?"

Despite Li Tian’s brusque response, Jin Yizhen wasn’t offended. She simply smiled and said, "Mr. Li certainly guards secrets tightly! However, my father asked me to relay a message to you: No matter what decision the Li Family makes tonight, the Jin, Bao, and Sun families, and of course, the Wang Family, will offer their unconditional support!"

"Oh, is that so?"

Hearing this, Li Tian turned his gaze toward Wang Yuting.

Caught by surprise, Wang Yuting appeared somewhat flustered. Yet, under Jin Yizhen’s urging, she nodded lightly and said, "My grandfather said... said that we follow Mr. Li’s lead tonight!"

"Follow my lead? You’re really trying to make the Li Family the scapegoats, aren’t you?"

Li Tian sneered internally as he recalled a message Elder Li had imparted before his departure: "Never waver until the end."

Li Tian understood perfectly what his grandfather meant!

Unless Yang Tian’s death was certain, no actions were to be taken against the Yang family.

This was the wisdom of the astute Elder Li, whose foresight had secured the Li Family’s dominance in Binjiang for decades.

Moreover, ever since witnessing Yang Tian’s legendary battle against the tiger demon, Li Tian was convinced that such a transcendent figure wouldn’t perish so easily—certainly not in Japan.

So, Li Tian merely chuckled lightly and ignored Jin Yizhen and Wang Yuting from that point on.

Seeing this, Jin Yizhen wanted to press further.

However, at that moment, the hall suddenly fell silent as everyone turned toward the grand entrance, which now creaked open—members of the Yang family had arrived.

But upon seeing the Yang family’s delegation, Jin Yizhen smiled once again. "Mr. Li, it seems it’s time for you to make up your mind. That Major General from the Yang Family hasn’t shown up!"

"He hasn’t come?"

Li Tian watched as Yang Zhixiong and Yang Wei, father and son, entered the hall. He sighed softly and chose to remain silent...

Yet, unbeknownst to anyone, at the exact moment this banquet began, a young man clad in black, his hair equally dark, stepped out of a taxi. Gazing at the Golden Autumn Mansion before him, he smiled faintly and murmured, "So this is the Fan Family’s snare, their Hongmen Banquet?"

Naturally, those attending the banquet inside had no idea that Yang Tian had already arrived at the mansion’s entrance.

At this moment, seeing that the Yang Family had sent Yang Zhixiong, their former Family Head, and the incompetent ex-Young Master Yang Wei, the various Binjiang elites scoffed collectively.

It confirmed their prior speculations!

Yang Tian wasn’t in Binjiang and might even have died abroad!

Otherwise, with the Fan and Su families so blatantly joined in isolating them, would someone as decisive and ruthless as Yang Tian—who wouldn’t hesitate to obliterate entire lineages—really sit idly by?

Yang Zhixiong could clearly see their thoughts in their eyes. Taking a deep breath, he patted his son Yang Wei’s back and said, "Go on in. I’m heading upstairs."

"Upstairs?"

Hearing this, Yang Wei immediately froze.

In gatherings like this among high society, status distinctions were strictly maintained.

Seniors like Yang Zhixiong would never mingle with juniors. Instead, they held separate meetings upstairs while the juniors interacted in the main hall.

This arrangement left Yang Wei acutely aware that stepping into the hall would subject him to far more scrutiny and hostility.

After all, seniors like Yang Zhixiong wouldn’t stoop to openly humiliating each other; inter-family rivalries among elders were typically subtle and indirect. True direct confrontations were reserved for their younger generation.

Comprehending the situation, Yang Zhixiong glanced sternly at his playboy son.

Nonetheless, he spoke earnestly: "Though I don’t expect you to become a dragon among men like Xiao Tian, neither should you behave like a worm! If you can’t even endure humiliation, you’re unworthy of being my son! Never forget—you’re part of the Yang Family!"

"I..."

Yang Wei felt the weight of his father’s words, but after a moment’s pause, he nodded firmly. "I understand!"

"Good. Now go!"

With this, Yang Zhixiong gave his son one last penetrating look and followed the attendant upstairs.

Steeling himself, Yang Wei then stepped into the hall.

"Well, well! Isn’t it Young Master of the Yang Family?"

As soon as Yang Wei entered, several heirs from other families—evidently lying in wait—crowded around with sneers and mockery.

Their malevolent expressions made it clear they acted on their respective families’ instructions.

After all, the Yang Family’s rise had been meteoric!

"The tallest tree attracts the wind," as the saying goes.

Previously, while Yang Tian, their towering pillar of strength, remained untouchable, Binjiang’s powerful families dared not act.

But now, with Yang Tian absent—possibly even dead overseas—they finally seized their chance!

"Sun Tianming! What do you mean by this?"

Grinding his teeth, Yang Wei glared at the one who spoke first.

This person was none other than Sun Tianming, the eldest son of the Sun Family!

In the past, when Yang Wei had been the Young Master, Sun Tianming had fawned over him excessively.

But now, he was the first to confront him!

Beside Sun Tianming stood Bao Liang of the Bao Family, Jin Yizhen of the Jin Family, Wang Yuting of the Wang Family, and several other family scions.

Seeing Yang Wei’s clenched teeth, Sun Tianming chuckled dismissively. "What? Can’t I even greet the great Young Master Yang? The Yang family’s haughtiness remains, though it seems you’ve fallen far from your peak!"