As Shawn Young spoke with an icy expression, everyone at the table—except for Martin Yang, who remained unfazed—could feel the terrifying aura of killing intent radiating from him. These were all seasoned veterans of the underworld, and they knew for certain: anyone who defied Shawn Young at this moment would meet a miserable end!
The crowd exchanged shocked glances, chills running down their spines, then all eyes turned to Gordon Zeng. After all, Shawn was here for him. Everyone knew that crossing Shawn Young was a death sentence!
Gordon Zeng felt a sudden pang of dread. He knew he had no power to stop Shawn Young right now, so he could only swallow nervously and cautiously ask, "Young man, w-what exactly do you want?"
"I already said it: I'm here today for my woman, Sylvia Snow! Anyone who stands in my way is my enemy—even the king of heaven himself! What, do I need to repeat myself again?" Shawn Young replied coldly.
"N-no need, I-I understand!" Gordon Zeng answered in a panic. The pressure from Shawn Young was simply overwhelming, and this was definitely not the time to reason with him—especially when Shawn was this domineering!
"Hmph, good. So, where's Sylvia?" Shawn Young demanded.
"S-she's upstairs in the back courtyard, with that Liu family girl keeping her company!" Gordon Zeng pointed toward the inner yard as he spoke.
"Alright, I'll go find her. Uncle Yang, you keep chatting with them." Shawn Young said casually to Martin Yang, then ignored the rest and strode straight toward the inner courtyard.
As soon as Shawn Young left, everyone's nerves finally relaxed a little, though a brief collective silence followed. Their eyes kept darting toward the inner courtyard, as if worried Shawn might suddenly come charging back.
"Um, Brother Zeng, should we... should we call the police?" Jack Lee from Horizon Industries whispered to Gordon Zeng.
"Call the police?! Are you kidding? He could come back at any moment! Before the cops even arrive, he could easily wipe us all out! You're all distinguished guests, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to you at my estate!" Gordon Zeng said anxiously.
"Oh, then... then forget it!" Jack Lee agreed, realizing Gordon Zeng was right. If Shawn Young really came back, they wouldn’t have a chance to wait for the police.
"Hey, no need to be so tense! Relax a little—my boss is still a young guy, so he tends to do things his own way. But he’s not some ruthless villain, so you don’t need to worry too much!" Martin Yang was the first to chime in with a smile.
"Brother Yang, are you saying this young man... he's your boss?" James Cheung from Harbor Glory Properties asked curiously.
"That's right! I already introduced him before—he's my boss! You just didn’t catch it. But I can’t blame you; the moment my boss showed up, things got so dramatic, even I couldn’t stop him!" Martin Yang said with an embarrassed smile.
"Uh, Yang, you must be joking, right? Forget business for a second—just your reputation and skills alone, in the Hung Society, only Master Hung could boss you around! How could you suddenly have a new boss, and such a young one at that? Plus, I never heard a thing!" Samuel Niu from Royal Eagle Pictures asked cautiously.
Samuel Niu was older, and as a big shot in the entertainment industry, he knew the deep ties between Hong Kong’s showbiz and the underworld. He was well aware of Martin Yang’s background.
"Oh, this is really Hung Society internal business, but since none of you are outsiders, I can tell you plainly—Mr. Shawn Young is truly my boss! In terms of seniority, he’s the successor of the Hung Society Successor Badge, on the same level as Master Hung! And trust me, his true skills are way more powerful than what you just saw!" Martin Yang explained frankly.
"What?! The Hung Society Successor Badge! That’s the token of Grandmaster Tyler Xuan, the Hung Society’s Supreme Elder! So, this young man... is he Grandmaster Tyler Xuan’s disciple?" Samuel Niu, who knew the Hung Society’s history well, couldn’t help but exclaim.
"Uh, not a disciple. From what I’ve heard, my boss and Grandmaster Tyler Xuan are just personally acquainted! But the Hung Society Successor Badge—Grandmaster Tyler Xuan willingly gave it to my boss!" Martin Yang replied honestly.
"Oh! Grandmaster Tyler Xuan is a reclusive master—someone we can only admire from afar. To earn his favor, you must be extraordinary! And for you, Brother Yang, to work for him... this young man is truly something! I've met countless people, but today I was completely mistaken. Fascinating! Truly fascinating!" Samuel Niu said with a warm laugh.
"Haha, Brother Niu, it’s not your fault! My boss may be young, but he’s very low-key. He told me not to reveal his identity unless absolutely necessary. But today’s situation is special, so it’s fine to tell you all." Martin Yang replied with a smile.
"I have a question, Brother Yang—if this young man is a Hung Society senior, how did he end up as your boss?" Jack Lee from Horizon Industries asked.
"Oh, here’s how it happened." Martin Yang thought for a moment, then briefly recounted Shawn Young’s exploits in Myanmar to the group, leaving out many of the more shocking details.
"Wow! So that whole international uproar in Northern Myanmar was his doing? And he built such a massive empire—impressive! Seriously impressive!" Jack Lee exclaimed in shock.
"Yeah, that young man has real talent and a powerful background. The next generation is truly formidable—his future is limitless! I wonder if I’ll have a chance to work with him someday?" David Chow from Mingxin Jewelry Group mused, especially interested since his business dealt in jewels and Myanmar jade.
Gordon Zeng had been silent the whole time, listening carefully as everyone discussed Shawn Young. Inside, he was in turmoil—he knew this was absolutely not the time to offend Shawn Young; in fact, he needed to win his favor!
The reason was simple: the Zeng Family’s wealth and influence might be considerable, but just the fact that Shawn Young had the Hung Society’s backing was enough to give him a headache. After all, the Hung Society is the number one Chinese syndicate in the world—going up against someone with Shawn Young’s background was like an egg smashing into a rock!
Not to mention, Shawn Young’s terrifying skills—if he wanted, he could wipe out the Zeng Family in an instant! Gordon Zeng knew full well that even if the police came, they couldn’t save the Zengs. In the Chinese world, everyone knows what happens if you cross the Hung Society!
Meanwhile, Simon Soo looked completely lost. Shawn Young’s earlier outburst had left him rattled, so he hadn’t really listened to Martin Yang’s explanation. Plus, he didn’t understand all these complicated relationships—right now, he was most worried about his own failing business.
At that moment, Simon Soo stood up and cautiously asked Gordon Zeng, "In-law, what do you plan to do about the marriage between our two families?"
"Uh... what else can I do? Cancel it!" Gordon Zeng answered immediately.
"What?! But the banquet is about to start! How can you just do that? What about Damian and my Sylvia? And my company—I'm still counting on your help, in-law!" Simon Soo was so agitated he nearly jumped out of his seat.
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