Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 203: Wang Dong’s Provocation

Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Wang Dong’s Provocation

Fang Bai, despite his lack of fondness for pampered scions like Hua Yi, adhered to the adage that one does not slap the hand extended in friendship. When Hua Yi took the initiative to strike up a conversation, Fang Bai could not bring himself to respond coldly and thus smiled and feigned interest, offering a few courteous replies.

Around 7:30 p.m., all guests had arrived, and some of the elders of the Dongfang Family also appeared in the grand auditorium.

Among them were Dongfang Leiming’s brother Dongfang Leizhen, his brother Dongfang Leiyu, his sister Dongfang Mei, and his sister Dongfang Li.

These individuals belonged to the oldest generation in the Dongfang Family. Although they did not have decision-making power in major family affairs, and their words carried less weight than those of the junior Dongfang Rushi or even the "outsider" Lin Ruoxue, no one in the family dared to overlook their presence.

In addition, Dongfang Leiming’s three sons Dongfang Shan, Dongfang Dian, Dongfang Yun, and his daughter Dongfang Qing, also entered the auditorium, accompanied by their wives or husbands.

Dongfang Leiming was a hero in his time, but his three sons and daughter were rather mediocre, with none possessing the ability to control the vast business empire of the Dongfang Family.

What consoled Dongfang Leiming was that his youngest son Dongfang Yun’s eldest daughter, Dongfang Rushi, had shown remarkable business talent since childhood. At the age of eighteen, she had secured the title of "The Number One Business Prodigy of the Huaxia Business Community" with her near-demonic business acumen and extraordinary insight.

Dongfang Rushi had a genius-like business mind, and her mother Lin Ruoxue was also an exceptional talent in the business world. Coupled with Dongfang Leiming’s behind-the-scenes strategies, the old, middle, and young generations cooperated seamlessly, creating the Dongfang Family’s current glory.

However, Dongfang Leiming was well aware that just like other prominent clans, his descendants were in conflict over power and interest beneath the surface, not harmonious at all. If he were not still alive to serve as a deterrent, the family might already be in utter disarray, riddled with strife.

Dongfang Leiming didn’t even dare to imagine that once he passed away, Dongfang Rushi, the family’s appointed new helmsman, might not be able to suppress the other family members. If Dongfang Rushi failed to control the situation, the once illustrious Dongfang Family could very likely crumble and collapse.

It was because of this concern that in recent years, Dongfang Leiming had started to lay the groundwork in secret, to create a foundation for his granddaughter Dongfang Rushi to be able to lead the Dongfang Family in the future.

Fang Bai observed keenly that many elder and younger members of the Dongfang Family cast looks of dissatisfaction and resentment when they looked at Lin Ruoxue and her daughter Dongfang Rushi.

And there was little interaction between Lin Ruoxue, Dongfang Rushi, and those members of the family.

Clearly, there were hidden conflicts among the family members, which hadn’t erupted in front of outsiders.

The younger generation of the Dongfang Family, such as Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen, after completing their duties of welcoming the various guests, also came into the auditorium and started conversing with some of the young scions among the guests.

Fang Bai noticed that during the conversations, those people occasionally glanced in his direction with hostility in their eyes, aware that Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen must be stirring trouble.

Fang Bai smiled faintly, indifferent to the nature of the event; he was prepared to retaliate without hesitation if Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen dared to do anything outrageous against him.

Nevertheless, Fang Bai also understood that Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen didn’t have the courage to provoke him at such an event, for their grandfather Dongfang Leiming would certainly not let them off.

After all, Fang Bai was Dongfang Leiming’s life-saving benefactor.

However, Fang Bai underestimated the audacity of the cousins Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen, who, though not daring to provoke Fang Bai himself, were egging on other young members of the family to come and challenge him.

Moments later, a burly man around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old with a broad back and a powerful build approached Fang Bai with confident strides, his gaze toward Fang Bai filled with contempt and disdain.

This muscular man was just now eagerly chatting up Su Linglong, seemingly one of her many suitors.

"My name is Wang Dong, from the Yanjing Wang Family. You’re called Fang Bai, right?"

The burly man named Wang Dong stood in front of Fang Bai, his gaze fixed on him, and asked arrogantly.

Wang Dong, standing close to one meter ninety, had a physique strong as a bull. Beneath his thin white T-shirt, one could clearly see the bulging muscles, giving him an aura of power as he stood there like a towering iron fortress, exerting an invisible pressure on those around him.

Fang Bai knew this guy was looking for trouble, glanced at him sidelong, and ignored him.

Wang Dong’s eyes turned cold, and then he grinned and said, "I heard you’ve practiced kung fu, and that you’re pretty good at it? Coincidentally, I’m a martial artist myself. If you have time, how about we spar a bit?"

Fang Bai couldn’t be bothered with him and sat down at a dining table nearby, letting his gaze wander around the hall, now looking at Su Linglong, then at Tang Wenrou, now turning to Qin Yaorao, and then resting on Dongfang Rushi...

Fang Bai felt that looking at those beauties was much more pleasing than facing Wang Dong, the man.

Wang Dong clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking with a "pop pop" sound. Suddenly, he took two steps forward, his right hand fingers splayed wide, and swiftly reached out to grab Fang Bai’s shoulder.

"We’re having a chat, and I’m standing while you’re sitting down. Isn’t that a bit impolite?"

Wang Dong spoke loudly, a cruel smile already playing at the corners of his mouth.

In Huaxia, many prominent clans have the custom of hiring Ancient Martial experts to teach their younger generation the ways of Ancient Martial cultivation. Wang Dong had been following an Ancient Martial expert since he was young, and now he was a mid-level Yellow Level Martial Artist, somewhat famous among the young masters of Yanjing.

The power in Wang Dong’s fingers was immense, enough to easily crush a brick to dust. If those fingers were to land on a person, they could probably crush their bones.

Of course, Wang Dong wouldn’t crush Fang Bai’s bones at such an event; he just wanted to make Fang Bai look like a fool.

Earlier, Wang Dong overheard the Dongfang brothers, Dongfang Xing and Dongfang Chen, saying that Su Linglong came along with Fang Bai, and their behavior seemed quite intimate. Thus, Wang Dong saw Fang Bai as a rival in love.

Wang Dong’s provocation was driven by jealousy and a desire to show off his strength in front of the guests present.

He wanted to show Su Linglong that a muscular man like him provided a greater sense of security than a pretty boy like Fang Bai.

Wang Dong’s challenging behavior attracted the attention of many in the great hall. Except for a very few, most people thought that the refined young man sitting at the table was about to be unfortunate.

Lin Ruoxue and Dongfang Rushi, mother and daughter, also noticed what was happening here. They exchanged glances, their brows furrowing deeply.

Anger even showed on Lin Ruoxue’s face.

Initially, neither mother nor daughter knew Fang Bai had come. It wasn’t until they talked with Su Linglong that they learned Su Linglong’s "bodyguard" was, in fact, Fang Bai.

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