Chapter 52: Please Accept

“Did I hear that right? What did he just say?”
“Trash? That useless coward actually dared to call us trash?”
“Damn it, I was just here to watch, now he’s lumped me in with everyone else.”
“Speaking of trash, who could be more useless than this son-in-law living off his wife’s family?”
“Call the police, I can’t stand to watch any longer.”

Hong Yu’s words instantly sparked the crowd’s fury. Shen Yue, seeing the situation unfold, was thoroughly delighted.

Heh. There’s a path to heaven and you refuse to take it; you barge into hell where there’s no door.

Now you’ve angered everyone, and this coward has no way to escape. Not a chance.

Hong Yu had come to Tianlan Hotel today at Zhang Tian’s invitation, which made him especially nervous.

Zhang Tian said, “Da Yong, shouldn’t we step in now? Look, Mr. Hong is surrounded. If things break out, we’ll be too late.”

Chen Da Yong was also worried and turned to Chen Tiancheng. “Get your security guards ready. If anything happens, they need to jump in immediately.”

Chen Tiancheng looked troubled. “Will it be too late? If something happens to Mr. Hong in my Tianlan Hotel, I’ll be the one in trouble. Let’s act now—if these people get roughed up, I’ll take the blame.”

Chen Da Yong replied helplessly, “These people don’t matter; any of us can take the fall. But the problem is, Mr. Hong just hinted that we shouldn’t interfere.”

“I know him well—he doesn’t like others meddling in his private affairs. We have to wait for his instructions.”

The Christie’s auction host was just as anxious as the three of them. Shen Yue, seeing the host hesitate, shouted, “Why are you still standing there? After all that’s been said, why aren’t you asking for his bank card? Are you in league with that coward?”

The host paused, knowing it wasn’t proper, but steeled herself and walked up to Hong Yu.

She extended her hand. “Sir, I’m sorry. Please show your bank card. I know you’ve paid, but if there’s an issue with the money, I’ll be implicated. Please understand.”

Hong Yu sneered. “If these trash say there’s a problem, then there must be? Has there ever been such a precedent?”

Of course not.

The host knew this, but her tone grew colder. “If you refuse to show your card again, don’t blame me for calling security and the police. The auction house will blacklist you as well. Please think carefully—don’t make this a bigger issue.”

She was no longer as polite as before. From her perspective, it was only a matter of verifying the card, a process that would take less than a minute, and yet Hong Yu kept dodging.

Inside, something must be wrong!

Hong Yu kept sneering, ignoring everyone.

“Heh, looks like Christie’s reputation is undeserved. They can’t handle a coward. Nobody should bother coming here again,” Shen Yue mocked, causing the host embarrassment.

The host took a deep breath and said angrily, “Sir, please don’t force me. I’ll ask one more time: show your bank card. If not, don’t blame me…”

“Damn! Again and again—are you dragging this out till tomorrow?”

“Why bother talking to that coward? Just do it!”

“He’s obviously guilty. I don’t know what you’re waiting for.”

“Where’s security? Christie’s security should just restrain him!”

The crowd, originally there for spectacle, now felt personally attacked after Hong Yu’s broadside. They were agitated, eager to see him in trouble.

Hong Yu, hardened by the Lin family’s constant trials, faced their shouts and accusations with indifference, even idly playing with his fingernails.

Lin Shuyu was anxious but dared not speak, let alone persuade Hong Yu.

She didn’t know how Hong Yu could come up with so much money.

If she tried to persuade him, and Hong Yu produced a card with no funds, there would be no way to resolve the situation.

Shen Yue, seeing the crowd now pressuring Hong Yu without her intervention, smiled smugly.

Heh. A coward is always a coward. Let’s see how you crash and burn this time!

And Lin Shuyu, that wretched woman, must fall too. The humiliation I suffered today will be repaid a hundredfold!

The host, seeing things escalate, was about to call security when suddenly, dozens of men in suits marched in from the corridor, all with stern expressions.

“Whoa! Who are those people?”

“Could they be reinforcements for that coward?”

“No way! Who’d help him? And those uniforms—they look official.”

“Looks like they’re from the bank. What’s going on? Why would the bank send people here?”

The crowd was startled by the synchronized footsteps, turning to look and bursting into shocked discussion.

Leading the group was a sophisticated woman in high heels, hurrying forward with poise. The men’s eyes were drawn to her, admiring her presence, while the women tightened their grip on their partners’ arms.

Behind her, dozens of robust men carried silver cases, walking in step without a wobble, clearly trained professionals.

“Wow, they look impressive.”

“Who are they, and what are they doing here?”

The host stared at the leading woman, then suddenly realized who she was. She hurried over, bowed respectfully, and spoke.

“Miss Xia, what brings you here today? Are you attending our Christie’s auction? But the auction just ended…”

“Whoa! The bank president? Xia? Isn’t that the Iron Lady from Morgan Bank?”

“No way! Why would she come here?”

“Who knows, but I recognize her. Her aura is incredible, truly a bank president.”

Chen Da Yong and the others were stunned.

Chen Tiancheng muttered, “Why is she here? Whenever she visits, her assistant always announces her arrival.”

Zhang Tian frowned. “This is trouble. I don’t dare offend her, but if Mr. Hong is willing to vouch for me, that’s another matter.”

Any upper-class figure in Fengzhou, even if they hadn’t met Xia Yurong, had at least heard of her.

All business requires loans, and since the procedures at the big four banks are complicated, many tycoons in Fengzhou opt for Morgan Bank.

Xia Yurong’s reputation in Fengzhou is formidable—almost no one dares cross her.

As the crowd whispered, the most powerful Iron Lady in Fengzhou ignored the host, pushed past her, and strode directly to Hong Yu.

“Mr. Hong, the thirty million in cash you requested has arrived. Please verify the amount!”