chapter 36 peak of life

Fawn He got in the car, while Izaic Tang and the others chose to return home. Ellison Jiang drove towards the military area, followed the Tang family's procession but kept a leisurely pace. The Tang family, while not at the top, still had some money. Their family members drove luxury cars, and John Liu had brought a luxury car from his own family to show off. The Tang family's motorcade was grand and ostentatious, with dozens of cars, accompanied by the sound of drums and gongs. It was quite a spectacle. Especially the banner at the front of the motorcade attracted the attention of passersby, many of whom took out their phones to capture the scene and share it on social media, causing quite a stir. "The Tang family is impressive!" "I heard it was Leila Tang's boyfriend, John Liu, who used connections with the Liu family to make it happen." "Isn't that Izaic Tang? Why isn't he going?" "So many big families in Jiang Zhong didn't get invitation letters, but the Tang family got one." "They have found a good son-in-law." The crowd's discussions continued as the procession moved on. Inside the car, Fernan Tang, sitting in the Bentley, watched the onlookers with a smile on his face. He was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. The Tang family members also felt proud. Participating in the Carefree King's succession ceremony meant that the Tang family had gained recognition from the Carefree King and had truly become an upper-class family. "Honey, thank you," Leila Tang said with joy, unable to resist giving John Liu a kiss on the cheek. He was driving a Ferrari, which he had borrowed from his family. He looked proud and said, "Leila, I told you I wouldn't embarrass you, right? Did I keep my promise? Did I help the Tang family save face?" "Yes," Leila Tang replied emotionally, almost tearing up. "However, my father said that this five million won't be enough for the expenses." "I'll talk to my grandfather when we get back and ask him for more." "Leila, that's not what I meant." "Honey, you've done us a huge favor. How can we let the Liu family pay for it? Don't worry, even if it's tens of millions, our Tang family can afford it." Hearing this, John Liu had a happy expression on his face. The motorcade continued on its way, with drums and gongs sounding loudly, drawing the attention of passersby. Many people took out their phones to capture the scene. Soon, they arrived at the military district. The succession ceremony had not yet begun, and everyone was waiting outside. Those who had come to watch the ceremony were all low-key and had driven there alone. At this moment, from a distance, they heard the sound of drums and firecrackers, making a loud noise. The noise was so loud that it was deafening. People turned to look and saw a procession, led by a motorcade with a banner at the front. This sight stunned the people who had come to watch the Carefree King's succession ceremony. The motorcade stopped outside the military district. Fernan Tang got out of the car, leaning on his cane, his face glowing with pride. He thought he was amazing and greeted some important people. Although the Tang family was only a second-tier family, Fernan Tang knew some of these important figures, although their relationships weren't that good. "Brother Zhao, it's you! Did you also get an invitation? It must have cost a lot, right?" "Isn't this the chairman of Hai Tian Pharmaceutical? Mr. Sun, hello, I'm Fernan Tang, from the Tang family of Yong Le Company. By the way, my Tang family recently reached a cooperation agreement with Qian Jun Group." As Fernan Tang approached, he greeted some people he had met before but hadn't formed deep connections with. He even took out the invitation letter sent by the Western Frontier Army and showed it off intentionally. Tang family members also got out of their cars, walking with a sense of pride. They felt like they had reached the peak of their lives. Seeing Fernan Tang holding the invitation letter, many people at the scene changed their expressions. "Special invited guest?" Among the crowd, there were many prominent figures who were well aware of the invitation letters' significance. These invitations were graded, with the general ones allowing attendees to stand at the back and watch, while the special guest invitations were different. Special guests were seated at the very front. Fernan Tang proudly displayed his special guest invitation letter, leaving many people astonished. "Why does the Tang family, a second-tier family, have a special guest invitation?" "No wonder their parade is so grand; it turns out they are special guests of the Carefree King." Many discussions arose among the crowd, and they all believed that the Tang family had an extraordinary relationship with the Carefree King. Otherwise, how could they have received a special guest invitation? It was common knowledge that those who could sit in the special guest seats were genuine VIPs, and money alone couldn't secure such an invitation. "Brother Tang, it's you! How have you been lately?" "Brother Fernan, we haven't seen each other in over a decade. You seem to be getting more spirited with age." Once people realized that Fernan Tang held a special guest invitation, many important figures came over to greet him personally. Seeing some real heavyweights personally greet him, Fernan Tang felt honored. In this moment, he felt that he had entered high society and had connections with these upper-class individuals. The Tang family members, one by one, were radiant, feeling that they had reached the pinnacle of their lives. At the rear of the convoy, Ellison Jiang and Camellia Tang remained in their car. Seeing this scene, Fawn He regretted her decision. If she had known how much attention Fernan Tang would receive, she would have praised Leila Tang earlier. "Ah, Leila found herself a great boyfriend," she couldn't help but sigh. As for Ellison Jiang, he didn't say a word. He was waiting for the ceremony to begin. Fernan Tang was currently in the limelight, but he would soon fall from grace. Luby Ye had also arrived, and he noticed Fernan Tang holding the special guest invitation. He couldn't help but feel envious, admiring Fernan Tang for having such a good grandson-in-law. He walked over, greeted Fernan Tang warmly, and shook his hand. "Brother Tang, how have you been?" "Mr. Ye...," Fernan Tang was pleasantly surprised, eagerly shaking Luby Ye's hand. He spoke enthusiastically, "Mr. Ye, I've been very satisfied with the cooperation between Tang family's Yong Le Company and Qian Jun Group recently. I hope Tang family's Yong Le Company can continue to cooperate with Qian Jun." "Sure," Luby Ye replied. "By the way, my eightieth birthday is coming up in a few days. If Mr. Ye has time, you can..." Before Fernan Tang could finish his sentence, Luby Ye readily agreed, saying, "Of course, I'll definitely come." "Brother Tang." Another voice sounded, and a man in his fifties walked over. It was none other than Hayden Zhang, who was at Cara Xiao 's villa last night. He was the CEO of a large pharmaceutical company, and its assets are second only to Qian Jun Group. Knowing Ellison Jiang's identity, he now had some fear when facing Fernan Tang. "Brother Zhang, hello," Fernan Tang quickly reached out to shake Hayden Zhang's hand. At this moment, he felt very honored, as these big shots had been indifferent to him in the past, but now they were eager to greet him. He was very grateful to the Liu family. Seeing this scene, the Tang family members began to flatter John Liu again, almost losing track of his bearings. "Mr. Tang, hello!" Sonny Liu from the Liu family also approached Fernan Tang and shook his hand. He hadn't expected Fernan Tang to have a special guest invitation, and now was not the time to hesitate; he had to curry favor. "Mr. Tang, let's settle the marriage between our two families early. How about after the ceremony, we have my son get engaged to Leila?" "Haha, alright, alright," Fernan Tang laughed heartily. This moment was the most glorious in his entire life. He felt that he had reached the peak of his life, leading the Tang family into the ranks of true upper-class families. Just at this moment, the tightly closed gates of the military district opened. Some soldiers in battle dress walked out and stood on both sides. A deputy general stepped forward and looked at the people at the gate. He spoke, "The ceremony is about to begin. Please enter and take your seats according to the numbers on your invitation cards." ..