chapter 37 It hurts when you hold it high, but when you fall it hurts

The reorganization of the Five Military Districts is a big deal for them. Important personnel from the Five Military Districts are all required to attend. Normally, this is an internal matter, and outsiders can't watch. However, this time, with the succession of the Carefree King in the Five Military Districts, there was an exception, and quite a few seats were opened to the public. On the invitation cards that were sent out, there were numbers, each corresponding to a seat. When they heard that it was time to enter, everyone instinctively made way for Fernan Tang. Because he was a special guest, he was at the front, in the same position as the leaders of each military district. A person of this stature would certainly be the first to enter. This? Fernan Tang was a bit bewildered. "Brother Fernan, what are you standing there for? Go!" It was only when he heard someone's voice that Fernan Tang reacted. What's going on? Am I supposed to go in first? After a brief moment of hesitation, he burst into laughter, holding his dragon-head cane and, under the gaze of many important figures, walked toward the main gate with his head held high. "I'm envious of him." "After this, the Tang family has truly risen." "I can guarantee that within three years, the Tang family's assets will increase by at least tenfold." Many people whispered. Although the voices were relatively low, Fernan Tang still heard them. For someone who valued his reputation as much as he did, his vanity was greatly satisfied. Fernan Tang led the way, and other wealthy individuals followed suit, forming a queue and waiting to have their invitations checked. After making sure everyone had lined up properly, the deputy general spoke loudly, "I'll mention a few points. First, when you enter, take the side path to the back of the venue according to the designated areas on the floor. Second, once you've taken your position, maintain absolute silence. Third, you must not leave before others. Fourth..." The deputy general explained many rules, and everyone took them seriously. "Ticket inspection begins." Fernan Tang was the first to hand over his exquisite invitation card. When the deputy general saw that it was a special invitation, he immediately stood up straight, saluted, and said, "Hello, Officer." This greeting left Fernan Tang bewildered. Meanwhile, the people behind Fernan Tang looked on with envy. Indeed, his relationship with the Carefree King was extraordinary. Even the generals of the military district showed such respect for him. In the distance, the Tang family members were all excited, taking out their phones to capture this glorious moment. After saluting, the deputy general opened the invitation card. However, when he saw the name on it, his expression immediately darkened. While the invitation card had indeed been personally issued from above, there were additional instructions: if Fernan Tang's people came, they should not be allowed in and should be escorted out. The deputy general glanced at Fernan Tang and instructed a few soldiers beside him, "Throw this old man out." "Yes, sir." Two soldiers approached and, one on each side, began escorting Fernan Tang out. Fernan Tang was dumbfounded, and then he panicked. He shouted, "General... General, what's going on? I have an invitation card. What are you doing? Hey..." Fernan Tang was thrown out and fell hard on the ground, his body in disarray. He didn't get up for a long time. All the wealthy individuals who witnessed this scene were dumbfounded. What just happened? They saluted a moment ago, so why were they suddenly throwing him out? The Tang family members, holding their phones to record the event, were stunned and couldn't snap out of it for a long time. "Daring to fake even the Carefree King's invitation card, truly ignorant of the consequences. Considering you're a first-time offender, we'll let you off this time. Otherwise, it would be a grave crime punishable by death," the deputy general said coldly. Fernan Tang couldn't care less about the pain in his body. He looked at Sonny Liu and shouted loudly, "Sonny, help me explain! You were the one who orchestrated this, and it was the Western Frontier Army that personally delivered the invitation to the Tang family!" Upon hearing the general accuse Fernan Tang of using a fake invitation, Sonny Liu got scared and quickly responded, "Fernan Tang, don't falsely accuse me. What does your fake invitation have to do with me?" Fernan Tang was in a panic. He looked around, searching for help. Finally, he found John Liu, walked over to him in a miserable state, and pleaded, "Grandson-in-law, can you speak up for me? Please, say something!" John Liu was also in a panic. He had no idea what was happening. Quickly, he said, "Grandpa, did you offend some big shot? I'm sure the invitation is genuine, but you must have offended someone important, which is why they kicked you out." "I... I didn't," Fernan Tang said in a distressed voice. "Oh, I get it now. It must be because the Tang family set off fireworks outside, which annoyed the Carefree King. Grandpa, I told you we should keep a low profile. Instead, you insisted on making such a big show," John Liu said, slapping his forehead. Fernan Tang also realized this now. At this moment, he deeply regretted his actions. If he had known, he wouldn't have been so ostentatious. All those who had tried to get close to Fernan Tang before were now looking at him with disdain. At the end of the Tang family's convoy, Ellison Jiang was sitting in the driver's seat. Camellia Tang, in the passenger seat, glanced at him with confusion and asked, "Ellison, is this what you meant by embarrassing my grandpa? You knew about this in advance, right? What's going on?" Ellison Jiang smiled and said, "I didn't lie to you last night. I really used my connections to have the Western Frontier Army deliver the invitation to the Tang family. But unexpectedly, someone else took credit for it. So, I called my superior and had him tell the Western Frontier Army that Tang family's invitation is invalid." "Haha, son-in-law, well done, well done!" Fawn He laughed from the backseat. Even though it was her father who got kicked out, Fawn He was delighted. She couldn't help but admire Ellison Jiang. "That stubborn old man, he believes anything people say. Hmph, the idea that the Liu family intervened, nonsense! They dared to steal my son-in-law's credit, serves them right!" Camellia Tang was speechless. She said, "Mom, that's still Grandpa. How can you say that about him?" "What's wrong with your grandpa? He's been stubborn since he was young, always favoring Jayiay Tang and Kayven Tang over your dad. Now that he's suffering, why shouldn't I be happy?" Fawn He responded. Ellison Jiang smiled and, turning to look at Camellia Tang, asked, "Camellia, do you want to attend the Carefree King's succession ceremony?" "What?" Camellia Tang was taken aback. She asked, "Can we go? The Tang family's invitation is invalidated." Ellison Jiang grinned, tapped the steering wheel, and said, "Didn't I tell you before? I'm driving a car owned by a big shot. Let me tell you this, my superior's good friend is the driver of this big shot. The big shot is currently not in Jiang Zhong. So, I specially requested my superior to use his influence to allow us entry. As long as I drive this car, the Western Frontier Army will definitely let us in." "Really?" Camellia Tang found it hard to believe. "Stop dawdling, let's go!" Fawn He believed Ellison Jiang and encouraged her to move. "Okay." Ellison Jiang smiled and started the car, honking the horn as well. Honk! While everyone was watching Fernan Tang, who had been thrown out like a dead dog, the Tang family's convoy at the very end, upon hearing the horn, witnessed an unlicensed business car approaching. Seeing that Ellison Jiang was really driving the car, Fawn He rolled down the window and stuck her head out to watch the wealthy individuals ahead. All the wealthy individuals were dumbfounded. What was the Tang family up to now? In front of so many military officials, they honked their horn and brought a car in. Were they planning to drive into the military district? ..