Era: You're asked to cook a home-style dish, but you cook Wellington.

Chapter 160 To Kneel or Not to Kneel

Fujita Daishu's expression changed.

"What?! You mean you want the people of our Great Japanese Empire to kneel before you?!"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! This is disrespect to the Great Japanese Empire!"

His face was full of arrogance, and he had completely forgotten about the bet he had just made, unwilling to mention it at all.

Lin Ran's expression was playful.

"Really? Then who was that person who just swore they'd bet?"

"I thought your Japan was some kind of powerful nation, but in the end, you're just a bunch of spineless cowards who can't even keep their bets."

Fujita Daishu's face suddenly darkened.

"What did you say? Say it again!"

Nangong Lian quietly walked to the kitchen door and opened it with a "bang".

Immediately, all the guests who were waiting to see what was going on looked over here, hoping that something interesting would happen inside.

They understood the significance of the previous bet, so why would they want to miss this opportunity?

"Come on, continue."

Nangong Lian stood at the doorway, facing outwards.

If he were willing, taking a step forward and shouting, the Fujita family's reputation would be swept away like dust on the ground.

"Is this truly your intention, sir?"

Fujita Taiga walked up to Nangong Lian with a dark face, banging his cane on the ground.

Normally, Nangong Lian would definitely have to carefully consider whether it was necessary to anger such a being.

But today, he really wasn't flustered.

In the end, this whole thing boils down to Fujita Daishu coming to cause trouble, getting humiliated, and then sending someone else to challenge them. No matter how you look at it, the other side is in the wrong.

If the other party gets angry and hits him in public, the matter will be even easier to resolve. No other measures will be needed; with so many guests present, each person can drown the other party with their spit.

So at this moment, Nangong Lian stood there with his neck stiff, staring intently at Fujita Taiga, even though his heart was pounding.

Fury surged within Fujita Taiga.

How could he not understand what this kid was thinking? He also knew that no matter how angry he was, he absolutely could not take action, otherwise things would become complicated.

"Alright, you've got guts. I, Fujita Taiga, will remember you."

After a brief standoff, Fujita Taiga, leaning on his cane, walked back into the kitchen.

"You got yourself into this mess, so you have to deal with it."

He understood that this was someone else's territory, and Fujita Daishu couldn't protect it no matter what. Since that was the case, he might as well protect himself and not let the fire spread to him.

When Fujita Daishu heard his uncle say this, he panicked for a moment, shaking his head and looking around at everyone.

But at this time, who is willing to share the burden with him?

They all kept their heads down, afraid that Fujita Daishu would come after them.

Seeing this, Fujita Daishu looked at Kong Xiangyun.

"Kong Sang, you were sent by China to assist my Fujita family. You understand my identity. How can I kneel down here, right?"

"You're of high status, so please put in a good word for me. As long as I don't have to kneel down and kowtow to apologize, you'll be richly rewarded."

"Don't worry, as a descendant of the Fujita family, I will definitely not let you suffer a loss."

Fujita Daishu kept observing Kong Xiangyun's expression, hoping that Kong Xiangyun would step in and allow him to escape the bet.

However, Kong Xiangyun has yet to express his opinion.

Fine beads of sweat kept appearing on his forehead, condensing into large drops.

Fujita Daishu's Adam's apple bobbed, and he felt a dryness in his throat.

"You should bear the consequences of your own actions and the bet you made."

Kong Xiangyun's voice was indifferent, and his expression as he looked at Fujita Daishu was devoid of any emotion.

Indeed, if it had been anyone else today, if Gao Yang had been weaker and lost to them, would the outcome have been the same?

Will they also prevent Gao Yang from kneeling?

impossible.

They will only go further.

Therefore, he understood from the beginning that he couldn't give these little devils too much credit, otherwise they would really take advantage of his kindness and start to make a big fuss over a little bit of credit.

"And you, you can't escape either."

Fujiwara Taro's heart skipped a beat when he saw Gao Yang pointing at him.

The Fujita family has many members. If they kneel before Fujita Daichu, they can simply transfer another person back from the family.

However, he was the only pillar of the Fujiwara family.

Once he kneels down, the Fujita family will definitely hold a grudge against him. They will then support another family to take over, and all the praise and reputation will be completely gone from him.

He put on a fawning smile, took two steps forward, and bent down to face Gao Yang.

"Um, Gao-san, you see, we don't have any grudges, right? I was dragged here to compete with you, I had no choice in the matter. How about we just let it go?"

Before Gao Yang could speak, Nangong Lian jumped out.

"What did you say? You have no choice in the matter?"

"Who was it that just mocked us and hoped we would lose?"

"Don't think I didn't hear Fujita Daishu's promises of benefits. Since you accepted them, you have to share the corresponding responsibilities of the bet."

Nangong Lian crossed his arms and coldly looked at Fujiwara Taro, who was trying to renege on his debt.

After hearing this, Fujiwara Taro looked at Fujita Daishu with eyes full of helplessness.

"You idiot, do you still think you can rely on me now?"

Seeing this, Fujita Daishu practically forced out a sentence through gritted teeth.

Gao Yang calculated the time.

He understood that making these two kneel here would not bring him any benefit, but would only make him feel a little better.

"Well then, now that you've come to Yicheng, today can be considered your wedding ceremony. We won't make things difficult for you, but you should at least offer something as a gift."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Hong immediately understood Gao Yang's thoughts and stepped forward.

"That's right, if you don't want to kneel down and apologize, you have to give something in return."

"So what do you want?"

Fujita Daishu's eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his gaze as he looked at Gao Yang.

Fujiwara Taro added to the discussion.

"Yes, Your Excellency Gao Yang, please feel free to ask, as long as it's within our capabilities."

Kong Xiangyun also agreed with Gao Yang's point of view.

After all, he was required by his superiors to liaise with the Fujita family, so he couldn't push things too far. Asking for some resources as compensation was ultimately within an acceptable range.

"So what do you want?"

He looked at Gao Yang.

Yes, what do you want?

Gao Yang fell into deep thought.

The Fujita family is an old and established family in Japan, so even if they come to Yicheng to develop their business, they won't have many resources.

Besides, there's no skill I need to learn, and Su Wanqing has already given me enough money.

"Gao Yang, why don't you get me the katana?"

Seeing Gao Yang deep in thought for a long time, Nangong Lian couldn't help but casually mention it.

"I'll put it in my house then, so everyone can see it."

Upon hearing Nangong Lian's words, Fujita Daishu actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Samurai swords are easy to obtain; there are many even among masterpieces, so it's hardly a loss.

However, this sentence also gave Gao Yang an inspiration.

Gao Yang remembered something, and his eyes lit up.

"Got it!"

"I want your whale blubber."