The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Wang Hai also felt somewhat guilty for bringing Fang Yun here. He then instructed the waiter to order a large table of dishes.

Fang Yan didn't think it was a big deal. He was just looking for a place to rest, as he had been quite tired lately.

Just as the two were sitting at the table chatting and enjoying the scenery, the conversation of guests at the next table suddenly caught Wang Hai's attention.

"Have you heard? There's been a fight within the Wang family. Apparently, the old patriarch, Wang Tianshan, fell ill, and the men started plotting to oust him."

"No way, didn't they say the Wang family was always very united? And with the old patriarch Wang Tianshan overseeing the Wang family for so many years, you wouldn't have gotten sick and become a target for people, would you?"

"Who knows? In any case, Wang Tianshan can no longer command respect. Moreover, it seems that Wang Tianshan led the team on the last mining trip, but the mine was not opened, and he was seriously injured by a rock."

"Then this injury was sustained because of the family. How can these people be so ungrateful?"

"That's because Wang Tianshan had a son named Wang Hai, who was originally a great hope to succeed him (bjbd). But then he suddenly disappeared, and nobody knows where he went."

"Could he have died sometime ago? The Wang family doesn't want to air their dirty laundry in public, so they're keeping his whereabouts a secret."

"It's possible, but who knows? Anyway, it's the Wang family's own business, and we outsiders shouldn't say anything."

The two chatted and drank, eating peanuts, clearly very interested in the affairs of these large families. Wang Hai and Fang Yun, overhearing their conversation, were both taken aback.

If Fang Yun hadn't been eating, Wang Hai probably would have stood up long ago to confront the two of them and get to the bottom of things.

For now, I have no choice but to endure it, finish this meal, and then go to the family to see what's going on.

"Oh right, it's Wang Tianlin. Doesn't he want to become the new head of the family? So he sent out invitations to everyone in town, asking them to attend his succession ceremony at the Wang family, as a way to bring good luck. I heard that everyone who goes will receive a reward of two taels of silver."

"Of course I'm going! What does it matter to us who the head of the Wang family is? Anyway, if I can get a reward if I go, that would be the best. Not only am I going, but I'm also taking my family and friends with me."

The two chatted more and more happily, thinking about bringing more people with them. At this moment, Wang Hai suddenly stood up and snorted coldly.

"Let's see who dares to go first and ask this knife in my hand if it agrees."

Wang Hai slammed the dagger onto the table with a loud bang.

The two men turned around and saw that Wang Hai was a stranger. They were no longer afraid and stood up, pointing at Wang Hai and saying, "Who are you? Do you have the right to speak here?"

Without answering, Wang Hai flashed behind the two men and held a knife to one of their necks.

Upon seeing this, the two men were terrified and stammered, "Hero, spare our lives! Hero, spare our lives! We were blind and didn't recognize your greatness. Please don't hold it against us!"

Chapter 667 Shocking News

At this moment, Fang Yun stood up from the side, walked over and took Wang Hai's blade.

"Don't be impulsive. The most important thing now is to plan ahead and then see what's going on. Don't alert them. If it really is a fight, then your uncle is definitely not someone to be trifled with."

"So the most important thing now is to hide your identity and not let anyone know you're here, and then we can see if we can find a breakthrough in the dark."

Fang Yun then struck, hitting the back of the heads of the two diners, knocking them unconscious.

Although Wang Hai heard this advice, he was still indignant and sat there, feeling uneasy.

If something like that really happens to the family now, let alone him going in to get that magical artifact to ask about the locator, his uncle might even resort to underhanded tactics.

"Damn it, I knew he was a treacherous villain back then, but my father kept defending him. Now look what happened, he's been bitten by a poisonous snake. Even if I join the family now, I'm powerless. Everyone listens to him, how many of them would still be willing to follow me?"

At this point, Wang Hai picked up the wine jug and downed it in one gulp. Just moments before, he had felt gratified and comfortable to be back in his hometown, but now that feeling had vanished, replaced by even more frustration.

Fang Yun pondered for a moment when he heard Wang Hai say that.

We must help him resolve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise it will delay our search for the magical artifact, and if the assassin organization finds it then, it will be extremely difficult.

"How strong is your uncle? I think if you recover to your peak condition now, you shouldn't have any problem dealing with your master."

Fang Yun had fought Wang Hai before and knew how terrifying his strength was. It was probably difficult for a small town like this to produce someone as talented as Wang Hai.

"His strength isn't that high, but it's about the same as mine now, and it would be difficult for me to shake him."

"Most importantly, even if I go back to the family now and defeat him, it won't do any good. It will be difficult to win people over. Instead, it will draw hatred to my father. At that time, the entire Wang family will be truly disunited and doomed."

Bohai is, after all, a member of the royal family. He has to consider not only his father but also the entire family. Therefore, he cannot solve the problem in such a simple way.

"Well then, since your current identity is sensitive and it's inconvenient for you to show your face, I'll give you a plan."

Fang Yun then whispered his plan to Wang Hai. Upon hearing this, Wang Hai's expression gradually relaxed.

The next day at noon, the Wang family's gate was decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, and red couplets were pasted all over it. People from all over the town flocked to the Wang family's gate.

Many people dressed up specially today, wearing their best clothes, and their faces were beaming with smiles.

Today, when we go to the Wang family to offer our congratulations, we don't need to bring any betrothal gifts. In addition, each person can eat a meal for free and receive a few taels of silver. Why wouldn't many people be happy to do this?

At this moment, Fang Yun arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion and then walked inside. The gatekeeper standing outside saw that Fang Yun looked unfamiliar and didn't seem to be from the town, but he didn't say anything.

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Anyway, Wang Tianlin just wanted to make a scene today; the more people who came, the better, he didn't care who they were.

Behind Fang Yun was a person completely shrouded in a black cloak, whose face could not be seen.

The doorman at the entrance had intended to ask, but was interrupted by the renewed surge of people. He had no choice but to let Fang Yun and the person under the cloak go inside.

Only after entering the mansion did Fang Yun truly feel its grandeur. The palace grounds were quite expansive, with pavilions, terraces, and lush greenery arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner.

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The banquet was being held in the main hall, and the plaza in front of the hall was now filled with tables. Brightly dressed servants were moving about, placing dishes on the tables.

Anyone who comes to offer their congratulations may simply find a table and sit down.

Fang Yun then glanced around and found a decent spot to sit down. Wang Hai sat down next to him.

Although everything in front of him was familiar, Wang Hai could only remain silent and sit there quietly for the time being.

The house didn't seem to have changed much, and the decorations and furnishings even seemed a bit more modern than before. However, the recent events had given Wang Hai a more complex feeling about the place.

The midday banquet was about to begin, and most of the people had already arrived, filling the entire square to capacity.

At this moment, many people around noticed Fang Yun. After all, most people in this town knew each other, and unfamiliar faces like Fang Yun were rare.

Chapter 668 The Wang Family Banquet

After a while, a few people finally came out of the auditorium.

Standing in the very center, surrounded by others, was a middle-aged man in his forties dressed in fine clothes.

At this moment, the man had a smug smile on his face. His slightly graying beard now looked very vibrant.

When Wang Hai saw the man come out, he immediately clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly.

Fang Yun casually put his hand on Wang Hai's shoulder, which calmed him down.

"Believe me, acting impulsively now is not a good thing. As the saying goes, 'those born in the 950s will surely perish if they do many evil deeds,' and today we are going to make them demand an explanation."

Wang Hai nodded slightly upon hearing what Fang Yun said, which calmed his anger.

Back when he was still with the Wang family, Wang Tianlin was already quite restless. However, his father had always been magnanimous and turned a blind eye to his shady dealings, never expecting that he would actually raise a wolf in sheep's clothing.

At this moment, Wang Tianlin also stood in the center of the platform above, glanced at the bustling crowd below, and burst into laughter.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our master has come out. Now let's welcome Master Wang Tianlin to say a few words to us."

The Wang family's steward quickly shouted downstairs. The guests who had come to offer their congratulations knew the proper etiquette, and one by one they put down their chopsticks and turned to look in their direction.

"Everyone, I, Wang Tianlin, am very pleased that you could come and support us today. I hope you all enjoy yourselves and have a wonderful time. In the future, I will naturally find opportunities to offer you more benefits from the Wang family. You are welcome to come and cooperate with my Wang family."

Wang Tianlin's words were met with applause. The Wang family owned numerous businesses, and any collaboration with them would undoubtedly be profitable.

However, some people questioned, "Does Mr. Wang not know that his words carry weight? I remember that Wang Tianshan used to manage this business. Now, Mr. Wang Tianshan is just sick, but he should still be able to handle these business matters without any problems."

"Yes, we've been working with Mr. Wang for so many years. If we just switch, won't that affect our cooperation?"

Many people have raised doubts, including some who are Wang Tianshan's friends and others who have worked with him for many years.

Generally speaking, it's rare for a manager to suddenly change. Handing over or taking over such a large undertaking requires complicated procedures; how could it be done so hastily?

Although Wang Tianlin showed a hint of displeasure upon hearing these people's words, he quickly concealed it.

"I've made myself very clear, everyone. From now on, I'll be in charge of the Wang family's affairs. So feel free to come and cooperate with me. As for my brother, he's already retired, so please don't mention him anymore."

"If you insist on being stubborn, then I can only assume that you have unilaterally severed ties with the Wang family, and therefore you no longer need to cooperate with the Wang family. My Wang family is large and powerful; do you think we need your money?"

When Wang Tianlin said this, the people below were stunned for a moment. After a while, it was Wang's butler who led the applause.

"What you may not know is that Wang Tian, ​​formerly the vice president of our Chamber of Commerce... He knows as much as any of you. His taking the reins today will bring new vitality to our Chamber of Commerce, making everyone earn more and more and more and more prosperous."

"Yes, we trust Master Wang Tianlin. Following Master Wang from now on is definitely the right thing to do, so everyone doesn't need to think about it anymore."

After all, there were Wang Tianlin's men below, so they echoed his sentiments.

“But there were some hidden conditions in the contracts we signed with Master Wang Tianshan before, which only he knew about. Now that Master Wang Tianlin wants to take over the position of head of the family, shouldn’t we also discuss these things with him and make sure everything is in order?”

Many people were still uneasy and expressed their concerns.

Seeing this scene, Wang Hai was quite gratified, as it showed that many of his former customers, besides Wang Tianlin, still had a good impression of his father.

Of course, this is also because Wang Tianshan is a very kind person. The implicit conditions 1.3 mentioned by these people are actually concessions. Wang Tianshan is always willing to earn less himself in order to secure more benefits for the other party.

Meanwhile, Wang Tianlin's expression changed upon hearing the people below. He sneered, "Do you think I don't know your private terms? Weren't we just giving you so many discounts? Now I can give you a definitive answer: all those discounts are gone."

"Apart from my foolish older brother, I don't think any of you would make such a stupid decision."

Chapter 669 Voices of Doubt

"Therefore, I hereby solemnly announce that all the contracts that the Wang family previously signed with you are null and void, and I will now be responsible for drafting the new contracts."

These words immediately caused an uproar.