Chapter 26: Today I am here to kill Jiangdong's root!

In the hall, silence reigned. Only the voice of Ben still echoed. "Mad!!!" "He's a madman!!" Nell suddenly slammed the table, "Aiden, Pearl, you both saw it. I just wanted to teach him a lesson. And this is his attitude? If our Mu family ends up with such a son-in-law, we will sooner or later be dragged down to death!" After saying this, Nell immediately took out her phone, intending to call Aiden Jiang. She didn't believe Ben dared to do this. She wanted to check with Aiden. Cutting off Heber Jiang's legs? What a joke! Heber's legs, are they something you can just cut off as you wish? East of Huai River is not like Jiang Bei or the South, it's a real place where dragons hide and tigers lie! Pearl stopped her, "Mom, don't call. If Ben said he cut off young Jiang's legs, then he has!" Angus also spoke, "Yes. His words always carry weight." Nell then put down the phone. "I'll ask someone else. What happened." Nell dialed another number. After hanging up, Nell's brow furrowed deeply. Pearl couldn't help asking, "What did they say?" Nell said, "Colin Chen said, just now at the Emgrand Bar..." Nell recounted the entire incident that happened in the bar, down to the very details, not missing a single bit. Bang! Nell slapped the table, "This guy, too impulsive. Heber is the top young man of East of Huai River, and one of the top four young masters of Zhonghai City. His uncle, is one of the two great generals of Zhonghai, Christian Zhang. This has really stirred up trouble." "I know he was the former young marshal of the Xiao family from Dongyong Mountain, naturally a bit proud. But I didn't expect him to be so reckless. The youngster whom the old man had valued all his life, is this all? Truly disappointing." Angus, however, was calmly drinking tea, "I think Ben is very good. For many years, Zhonghai hasn't seen such a tough man. The atmosphere in Zhonghai is not good, it needs someone like him to come out and change it." Swoosh! Nell sharply glanced at Angus, "So, you think I am wrong?" Angus awkwardly smiled, "I didn't mean that." Nell interrogated, "Then what do you mean?" Angus, "Ben, is not the young marshal from Dongyong Mountain as before, he comes from a mysterious background. It might be a mistake to measure him with ordinary values. Just have a bit more patience." Ah! Nell sighed deeply, "It's too late to say anything now. Tomorrow, take him to the Jiang family to resolve the conflict." Hearing this, Pearl breathed a sigh of relief, stepping forward and holding Nell's hand, "I knew mom is stern on the surface but kind at heart. With you stepping forward, the Jiang family should not dare to do anything to Ben." Looking at her daughter, Nell showed a doting face, "You really are worrisome. In the future, you must keep a closer eye on Ben. His temperament will eventually lead to great trouble." ... The next day. When Ben woke up, it was already ten in the morning. After washing up and going downstairs, he found a sumptuous breakfast on the table as always. Pearl sat next to it, heavy with thoughts. Today, Pearl was wearing a brown shirt with a silver narrow skirt underneath, paired with black silk high heels, efficient and intellectual, charmingly unmatched. But in those beautiful eyes, there was a deep worry. Ben walked over, picked up a small steamed bun, stuffed it into his mouth, and casually said, "Why so gloomy?" Pearl glanced at Ben, hesitating several times. Ben enjoyed his meal. "Thinking I was too harsh on your mom last night? Made it difficult for you?" Pearl glared with a bit of resentment, "You know and still did it?" Ben smiled, "Against a strong woman like your mom, if I bow down, she'll take advantage of it, if I show weakness, she'll look down on me." "One mountain cannot have two tigers, one family cannot have two leaders." Swoosh. Ben stretched out his hand and lightly flicked Pearl's forehead, "Don't worry, your mom will submit soon, and then the house will be peaceful. It's just that during this period, you'll be caught in the middle." His voice was soft but very gentle. Pearl felt very warm hearing this. Although she hadn't been in contact with Ben for long, she always saw him as cold and ruthless. Now, for the first time, she saw the tenderness in his eyes. Ben might seem impulsive, but his words clearly showed that he had thought everything through. She breathed a sigh of relief, "If you can think like this, I'm relieved. I also hope that you and my mom can get along well. But you're right, my mom is indeed too domineering. Between you and my mom, someone has to give in." Ben withdrew his hand, "Where's your mom?" Pearl suddenly became worried, "She went to the Jiang family early in the morning to plead for you." Swoosh! Ben suddenly stood up, "She went alone?" "Yes. And she didn't allow me and dad to follow." "Bad, this could lead to trouble. Let's go, to the Jiang family!" Ben grabbed Pearl and rushed to the Jiang family. He himself cutting off Heber's legs, Aiden would surely be furious. Nell dared to go there to plead? Isn't she going to bear all of Aiden's anger? On the way, Ben was very worried. He hadn't expected Nell to actually go to the Jiang family alone. In his heart, he felt somewhat touched. But Pearl was relatively calm, "Ben, you don't have to worry too much. Although my mom is strong-willed, she is very prudent in her actions. She wouldn't go without considerable confidence." Ben drove at full speed, "But that's the Jiang family, backed by Christian Zhang. Nell, a woman, can't handle it." Pearl snorted, "You underestimate my mom." "She is the executive vice president of the Three Heung Society." Ben was startled, "Three Heung Society?" Pearl nodded, "Binh Giang Province, one of the top two chambers of commerce. The Three Heung Society alone dominates nearly twenty percent of the entire economy of Binh Giang Province. It was my mother who recommended my father to become a disciple of David Hua and join the military. Five years ago, if it weren't for my mother leaving everything behind to go to Binh Giang to find my grandfather, her position as the acting president of the Mu Corporation, neither my eldest uncle nor my second uncle would dare to make a move." Ben was quite surprised. This woman, it turns out, has quite the background. No wonder she dared to say that even Ben couldn't catch her eye. The Three Heung Society alone, dominating twenty percent of the province's economy. How vast must their power be? It's something ordinary people wouldn't even dare to think about. Thus, the Jiang family indeed wouldn't dare to do anything to her. Seeing Ben not speaking, Pearl said in a charming voice, "So, you want my mother to yield... it's not that simple. You still need to work hard." In the midst of their conversation, Ben and Pearl arrived at the Jiang family's residence. The mansion was majestic and grand, far surpassing the Lei family in Jiang Bei. Just approaching the gate, which was like a city gate, made people feel a sense of awe and the inclination to bow their heads. After Pearl explained their purpose, the gatekeeper let them in and even took the initiative to lead the way. Passing through the huge courtyard, they came to a large hall. Just upon entering the hall, Ben saw two familiar figures. Daohne Zhang, Luis Wei. Seeing Ben again, the two no longer had the fear they had before, but were instead very proud. Daohne even mocked, "Ben, didn't you say you were going to reform me in prison? But here I am, standing right in front of you. Reform? Heh, it's just a joke." Luis's expression turned fierce, "Daring to come to the Jiang family, today will be your end!" Ben ignored them and walked side by side with Pearl into the center of the hall. Both sides were filled with people. At the chief position sat Fern Zhang and a middle-aged man in Tang attire. This man sat upright, looking down on everything. The aura of a superior, undoubtedly displayed. Without saying, this person was Aiden, the richest man in the East of Huai River. And Heber, sitting in a wheelchair beside him. His legs had just undergone reattachment surgery and were wrapped in bandages and plaster. Seeing Ben again, Heber's eyes shot fire. But, everyone kept silent. Fern glared at Ben and got straight to the point, "Ben, indeed, you've gone too far in this matter. I've talked with Aiden. Five billion, you kneel down and apologize to Heber, and we'll let this matter go." "Christian also spoke to me over the phone, this matter has far-reaching implications. This is the best outcome I could negotiate for you." "It's good for you to learn to bow your head and smooth your sharp edges. At least in the future, you should act with more caution." Aiden with an indifferent face, "Ben, if not for President Zhang's protection, you would already be dead. Five billion, President Zhang has already given. Now, publicly kneel and apologize to my son." "Remember, three bows and nine kowtows!" After saying this, Aiden pointed to the dozen or so tycoons sitting on both sides, "Today, I've invited the heads of East of Huai River's top families here." "This is the underground overlord of East of Huai River, the Wolf King." "This is the underground boxing champion of East of Huai River, the Tiger King." "This is..." Aiden introduced over a dozen names in one breath. Each one was a top figure in the East of Huai River. Finally, Aiden shifted the tone, "Gentlemen, inviting you to my Jiang's residence is to bear witness, I want you all to see with your own eyes, this Ben, who once made a name for himself in East of Huai River and recently dominated both south and north of the river. Today, in front of the tycoons of East of Huai River, he will kneel and apologize to my son." "Ben, you may now begin kneeling and apologizing." Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! All eyes fell on Ben. At the same time, the surrounding tycoons took out their phones, ready to record, full of mockery. "So this is the once-famous young marshal of the Xiao family from Dongyong Mountain. Not so impressive after all." "Back then, the Xiao family dominated the eighteen provinces of East of Huai River, so supreme. A word from them could decide the life and death of everyone in Zhonghai City. Now, this young marshal still has to kneel and beg for mercy in East of Huai River? Hahaha!" "Ben was only able to be listed as a young marshal by relying on his family's glory. With the Xiao family destroyed, even if he survived, he's nothing." "This historic moment, I must record. I'll take it back to show my son as a negative example, to urge my son to strive hard and not to be like Ben." "..." The hall erupted in laughter, full of mockery. Everyone was waiting for the moment Ben would kneel and apologize. Whoosh! Ben suddenly raised his eyebrows, stood with his hands behind his back, "Me, kneel and apologize? Hah... Does your Jiang family deserve it?!" Fern was shocked, "Ben, this was the result I managed to negotiate for you. Don't be reckless. Even Han Xin had the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs. What's wrong with you kneeling?" Ben coldly said, "I've said, the Jiang family, not worthy!" Aiden's gaze turned cold, "President Zhang, I've already given you dignity. But this kid doesn't appreciate it. In that case, don't blame me, Aiden, for breaking the agreement." Saying so, he took out a card, returned it to Fern, "These five billion, I'm returning to you. Now, I want his life!" Fern finally realized the seriousness of the situation, yelling at Ben, "Ben, didn't you come to the Jiang family to resolve the conflict? Don't be presumptuous!" "Aunt Fern, I appreciate your kindness. But have you forgotten what I said yesterday so quickly?" Saying this, Ben took a decisive step forward. His cold gaze swept across the room. "Today, I came not to apologize, but... to eliminate East of Huai River!"