Jiang Chen returned home.
Just as he stepped out of the elevator and before entering the house, Xiao Hei called.
"Brother Jiang, word came from King Xiaoyao that they've sent someone to the Tang family to deliver an invitation."
"Okay, got it."
Jiang Chen hung up.
He knocked on the door and entered.
The door was opened by Tang Song's wife, Wu Min. Seeing Jiang Chen, her face immediately turned stern. "You're useless, more trouble than good. What are you doing back?"
Jiang Chen chose to ignore him and walked into the house. Looking at Tang Chuchu, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, he smiled. "Chuchu, I've asked someone from the Western Territory Army to send an invitation to the Tang family."
Tang Chuchu looked incredulous and asked, "That's the Western Territory Army. How could you ask someone?"
Jiang Chen smiled and said, "You forget? I was a soldier myself and know some of the soldiers. I asked my superiors to use their connections."
"But your resume says you joined the army in the Southern Wilderness. The Southern Wilderness has nothing to do with the Western Territory."
Jiang Chen dribbled, "It's not related, but my former superior had some connections with a very influential figure in the Western Territory. Anyway, they sent it. Let's go to the Tang family and see for ourselves."
Also sitting in the house were He Yanmei, Tang Bo, Tang Song, and others.
He Yanmei also didn't believe it, saying disdainfully, "Connections? You've been in the army for ten years, and you're just a small-time soldier. What connections can you have? Jiang Chen, I'm warning you, Chuchu is naive, but I'm not stupid. Don't lie to Chuchu again. Chuchu, you're such a jerk! Jiang Chen, that loser only knows a little bit of medical skills, has no money, no power, and yet you're so devoted to him?"
He Yanmei was accustomed to Jiang Chen's cold sarcasm. Without saying anything, she pulled Tang Chuchu aside and said, "Chuchu, let's go to the Tang family. I'll definitely make you proud this time."
"Jiang Chen, is this true?" Tang Bo couldn't help but ask. He didn't quite believe Jiang Chen could use his connections to get the Western Border Army to send an invitation to the Tang family.
After all, the audience for the Xiaoyao King Succession Ceremony was limited, and the wealthy from the five districts were all trying to get invitations.
"Dad, you believe what that loser said?" Tang Song snorted.
He hated Jiang Chen to death. If it weren't for Jiang Chen, his family's shares wouldn't have been reclaimed, and he could have bought luxury cars and mansions.
Now, because of Jiang Chen, everything was ruined.
Jiang Chen ignored the others and dragged Tang Chuchu away.
Seeing his confidence, He Yanmei followed him.
If what Jiang Chen said was true, then the old man would surely reward Chuchu if he was pleased, and then getting the shares back would be easy.
Tang Family.
Tang Tianlong was overjoyed.
He dreamed of getting an invitation.
This was the Xiaoyao King Succession Ceremony, and rumor had it that there were only 100 spots available.
And with so many wealthy individuals in the five districts, many influential figures were trying to find ways to offer gifts and secure an invitation.
Now, the Liu family had stepped in and helped the Tang family secure an invitation.
Tang Tianlong grinned from ear to ear and handed a card to Liu Chong. "Grandson-in-law, there's five million on it. It's a small token of gratitude to the Liu family for their help. Don't think it's too little."
"Ah, Grandpa, that's impossible," Liu Chong said, but he took the card. "Grandpa, we're almost family now. How can we be solitary?"
Liu Chong was practically overjoyed.
His Liu family had used numerous connections and spent tens of millions to secure an invitation.
The Tang family's invitation was definitely not procured by the Liu family, yet Tang Tianlong offered him five million, and he accepted it without hesitation.
Don't miss out.
"The Liu family still has a lot of prestige."
"That's right, the Liu family's Taihong Pharmaceutical is one of the largest corporations in Jiangzhong. Liu Chong's father, Liu Shaohui, has a wide network of friends and a lot of prestige."
"This time, it's all thanks to Liu Chong. If it weren't for him, our family wouldn't have been able to get an invitation."
"Mengying has found a great boyfriend. He's really bringing honor to the Tang family."
The Tang family began to fawn over Liu Chong.
Liu Chong was completely overwhelmed, almost losing his composure. He said proudly, "I told you, this is a small matter."
Just as the Tang family was immersed in the joy of receiving the invitation, Jiang Chen walked in with Tang Chuchu, followed by He Yanmei, Tang Bo, Tang Song, and Wu Min.
At the sight of Tang Chuchu and her family, the Tang family's faces suddenly darkened.
Tang Mengying stood up and said coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Tang Chuchu said, "Sister Mengying."
Tang Mengying didn't give Tang Chuchu any face at all. "Get lost! Who's your sister?"
Tang Tianlong was in a good mood after receiving the invitation, but his good mood was instantly ruined when he saw Tang Chuchu's family, especially Jiang Chen. This kid was so arrogant. A live-in son-in-law, he didn't even take him, the head of the family, seriously.
"Get lost." He pointed at the door.
"Grandpa, Jiang Chen asked his comrades to have the Western Frontier Army send an invitation. I came here specifically to ask if our family received it?"
He Yanmei, Tang Bo, Tang Song, and the others all stared at Tang Tianlong, waiting for his answer.
"Heh..." Before Tang Tianlong could even begin, Tang Lei scoffed. "Jiang Chen asked his comrades to have the Western Border Army send an invitation. That's hilarious! It was clearly my brother-in-law, Liu Chong, who orchestrated the Liu family's efforts to get the Western Border Army to send the invitation."
"That's right." Tang Mengying looked at Jiang Chen with disdain, saying, "What qualifications does a lousy soldier have to interact with the top brass of the Western Border Army? You're so shameless! Just knowing the Western Border Army sent an invitation, you're here to claim credit."
Jiang Chen's face darkened at this, and he glanced at Liu Chong, who sat cross-legged on the sofa.
Liu Chong glared at him and yelled, "You useless piece of shit! What are you looking at?"
"How shameless!"
"It was the Liu family who orchestrated the invitation for our family. That loser Jiang Chen must have seen the invitation from the Western Frontier Army and come here to claim credit."
"Yeah, thank goodness Liu Chong is here, otherwise his scheme would have succeeded."
The Tang family members lashed out, lambasting Jiang Chen and fawning over him.
Hearing these words, He Yanmei flew into a rage. She raised her hand and slapped Jiang Chen on the head, yelling, "You useless piece of shit! What are you standing there for? Get out of here!"
Tang Chuchu also looked aggrieved.
She had thought Jiang Chen would truly honor her and make her grandfather look at her with new eyes.
It turned out that Liu Chong had seen the invitation from the Western Frontier Army on his way back and was taking the credit for it.
"Jiang Chen, you've disappointed me so much." She covered her mouth and ran out crying.
"Chu Chu," He Yanmei chased after her.
Tang Song and the others also felt too embarrassed to stay and quickly left.
Jiang Chen looked at the Tang family and suddenly laughed. "Haha, I've seen shameless ones, but never ones this shameless. Okay... You got the invitation through the Liu family, right? I want to see how you're going to attend the ceremony tomorrow."
With that, he turned and left.
After leaving the Tang villa, he took out his phone and called Xiao Hei: "Notify King Xiaoyao that the invitation to the Tang family is void."
Xiao Hei didn't know what Jiang Chen was up to, but he still did as he was told and called King Xiaoyao to inform him.