He Yanmei got in the car, but Tang Bo and the others chose to go back. Jiang Chen drove the car, heading towards the military district.
Soon, he caught up with the Tang family's motorcade. He wasn't in a hurry, but followed slowly behind.
Although the Tang family was only a second-rate family, they were still quite wealthy. Everyone in the family drove luxury cars, and Liu Chong also brought a luxury car from his family home to show his support.
The Tang family's motorcade was luxurious and grand.
Dozens of cars, gongs and drums, made for a lively and bustling event.
The banner at the front of the motorcade was particularly eye-catching, attracting the attention of passers-by. Many people took out their phones, filmed the scene, and uploaded it to their social media accounts, causing a sensation.
"The Tang family is amazing."
"So many of the great families in Jiangzhong didn't get an invitation, but the Tang family did."
"It's because they found a great son-in-law."
Countless people were discussing it.
Tang Tianlong sat in his Bentley, looking at the onlookers around him, a smile plastered across his old face, almost too wide to close.
The Tang family was also filled with pride.
Participating in the Xiaoyao King's succession ceremony meant the Tang family had earned Xiaoyao King's recognition, becoming a truly powerful family.
"Hubby, thank you," Tang Mengying said with joy. She couldn't help but kiss Liu Chong, who was driving a Ferrari supercar, which he had borrowed from his family.
He looked smug. "Mengying, I said I wouldn't embarrass you. So, I wasn't lying, was I? I brought honor to the Tang family, wasn't I?"
"Yes," Tang Mengying said, almost in tears.
"But Dad said five million isn't nearly enough for the bribes."
"I'll talk to Grandpa later and ask him to give us a little more."
"Mengying, that's not what I meant."
"Hubby, you've helped us so much. How could we ask the Liu family to pay for it? Don't worry, our Tang family can still afford tens of millions."
Hearing this, Liu Chong's face lit up with joy.
The motorcade advanced with a mighty force, the deafening roar of gongs and drums incessant. Passersby on both sides of the road took out their phones to film.
Soon, they arrived at the military district.
The succession ceremony hadn't begun yet, and everyone hadn't entered yet, waiting outside.
Those who came to watch the ceremony were very low-key, each driving alone.
A few important figures were gathered outside the military district gate, chatting among themselves.
Just then, the sound of gongs and drums, along with firecrackers, could be heard in the distance.
The crackling, resounding sound was loud and clear.
Everyone looked in the direction of the noise and saw a motorcade with a banner at the front. This sight stunned everyone who had come to witness the Xiaoyao King's succession ceremony.
The motorcade stopped outside the military area.
Tang Tianlong got out of the car, leaning on his cane, his face beaming with pride. He felt incredibly proud, having finally led the Tang family to prominence. He greeted some important figures.
Although the Tang family was only a second-rate clan, Tang Tianlong knew these important figures, though his relationships weren't particularly close.
"Brother Zhao, it's you. You also got an invitation. That must have cost a lot of money, right?"
"Isn't this the chairman of Haitian Pharmaceuticals? Mr. Sun, hello. I'm Tang Tianlong, Tang Tianlong of Tang Yongle. By the way, Tang Yongle recently reached a partnership with Qianjun Group."
As Tang Tianlong arrived, he greeted some people he had met before but hadn't established close relationships with.
He then took out the invitation from the Western Border Army, deliberately showing it off.
The Tang family members all got out of the car. At that moment, they walked with a sense of lightness, feeling as if they had reached the pinnacle of their lives.
Seeing the invitation in Tang Tianlong's hand, many people's expressions changed.
"This, a special guest?"
There were quite a few important figures present.
They all knew about invitations.
Invitations were divided into different levels. Those open to the public usually had ordinary seats, where they could only stand at the back and watch. But special guests were different; they were at the front and seated.
Tang Tianlong produced the special guest invitation, which stunned many.
"The Tang family is just a second-rate family. How could they have a special guest invitation?"
"No wonder they're such a grand occasion. They're the special guests of King Xiaoyao."
Many people commented.
They all felt that the Tang family had a special relationship with King Xiaoyao.
Otherwise, how could they have received a special guest invitation? After all, those who could sit in the special guest seats were truly important figures; they didn't just have money to get in.
"Brother Tang, it's you. How are you?"
"Brother Tianlong, I haven't seen you in over a decade. You're looking more and more energetic."
After noticing that Tang Tianlong held a special guest invitation, many prominent figures came to greet him personally.
Tang Tianlong felt honored to see some truly influential people greeting him. At that moment, he felt as if he had entered the upper class, mingling with these high-ranking figures.
The Tang family members, each with a radiant face, felt as if they had reached the pinnacle of their lives.
At the end of the convoy, Jiang Chen and Tang Chuchu remained in their vehicles.
He Yanmei, upon seeing this, regretted her decision to stay. She hadn't come earlier. Now that Tang Tianlong was so prominent, he was sure to reward Tang Mengying.
"Oh, Mengying has found a wonderful boyfriend," she sighed.
Jiang Chen, on the other hand, said nothing.
He was waiting, waiting for the entrance.
The higher Tang Tianlong's praise is now, the worse his fall will be soon.
Ye Xiong had also arrived. He saw the special guest invitation in Tang Tianlong's hand and couldn't help but feel envious, envious that Tang Tianlong had such a good grandson-in-law.
He walked over and greeted him generously, "Mr. Tang, how are you?"
"Mr. Ye..." Tang Tianlong was flattered. He quickly extended his hand to shake Ye Xiong's, saying enthusiastically, "Mr. Ye, I'm truly pleased with my recent collaboration with Qian Jun. I hope Tang Yongle can continue to work with Qian Jun."
"Of course," Ye Xiong said.
"By the way, it's my eightieth birthday in a few days. If Mr. Ye has time, could you..."
Before Tang Tianlong finished his words, Ye Xiong agreed, saying, "Come, I'll definitely come."
"Brother Tang."
Another voice rang out.
Followed by this, a man in his fifties approached.
He was none other than Zhang Changtian, who had been at Xiao Ruoran's villa the previous night. He was the CEO of a large pharmaceutical company, second only to Qian Jun in wealth.
Knowing Jiang Chen's identity, he felt a little intimidated when meeting Tang Tianlong.
"Hello, Brother Zhang, hello!" Tang Tianlong promptly shook Zhang Changtian's hand.
At that moment, he felt incredibly honored. Previously, these influential figures had dismissed him, but now they were rushing to greet him.
He was incredibly grateful to the Liu family.
The Tang family, upon seeing this, began to flatter Liu Chong again, flattering him so much that he almost lost track of direction.
"Hello, President Tang!" Liu Shaohui of the Liu family also came over and shook Tang Tianlong's hand. He hadn't anticipated that Tang Tianlong had connections to the King of Freedom and had received an invitation to be a special guest. If he didn't curry favor with him now, when would he?
"Mr. Tang, should we finalize the marriage between our two families soon? How about after the ceremony, let my disappointing son be engaged to Mengying?"
"Haha, great, great!" Tang Tianlong laughed.
This moment was the most glorious of his life. He felt like he had reached the pinnacle of his life, having brought the Tang family into true wealth.
And at that moment, the tightly closed gates of the military area opened.
Several soldiers in battle uniforms approached and stood on either side. A deputy general emerged, looked at the people at the door, and said, "The ceremony is about to begin. Please enter and take your seats according to the numbers on your invitation."