The Beautiful Boss's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 150

Chapter 150: Chapter 150

"Little Tang, you better not be making a fool out of this old man, hehe."

That’s pressure, a man in his sixties applying pressure to a woman in her twenties. Anyone might think this old man is shameless, but Zuo Zhengyang definitely won’t. He climbed to his position not only because of his inherent traits but also through his own efforts. And the experiences and knowledge he gained along the way told him these so-called dishonorable tactics are not as deplorable as others say. Those who call such moves dirty are surely the ones who haggle with vegetable vendors at the market.

"Uncle Zuo, this is where you’re wrong."

Wow, who is this, speaking so boldly!

The surprised onlookers turned to see why this person was so bold, only to realize it’s because she’s a Tan. Tan Yaozong, now that’s a big shot, the kind of high-ranking official that even other national-level cadres treat with three parts courtesy.

Zuo Zhengyang saw it was Tan Xiao and asked with a smile, "So it’s Little Tan huh, your dad didn’t come?"

"He’s on a business trip, and Tan Xin and I are representing him. We’re young, and shouldn’t really be speaking out of turn, but after hearing what you just said, I felt you were wrong."

"Hehe, and why is that?"

"Susu and I have been childhood friends, we’re very close. Boyfriend matters are our own private business. We even keep it from our own parents, only whispering about it when we’re alone together. But today, you made a young girl disclose her boyfriend in front of so many people, how embarrassing that must be for her! Lucky for you, you don’t have a daughter, otherwise, she would be furious with you."

Zuo Zhengyang shook his head with a smile, pointing at Tan Xiao, "You mischievous girl, Little Tang hasn’t even married into the Tan Family yet, and you’re already so eager to defend her. Alright, alright, you young people’s affairs, this old man really doesn’t understand; I was indeed being nosy, haha, I’m out of touch, not good anymore. Even my little grandson says I don’t get what’s trendy."

Hey! One speaks lightly, and the other deflects cleverly.

Tang Guoqing silently admired Tan Xiao’s finesse; she not only fueled the matchmaking for the Tan Family but also added a layer of assurance for the Tang Family, killing two birds with one stone. Then looking at his own daughter... Sigh. A sigh escaped the eyes of Tang Guoqing.

"Alright then, in accordance with what Little Tan said, I’ll just go up..."

"Ye Tian, go up and say a few words."

Tang Su calmly picked up the teacup in front of her, completely ignoring the surrounding gazes that could drive one insane.

Who is Ye Tian? Which big shot is he?

Zhang Houtu smacked his lips, muttering to himself, "The long-lost wife finally found her faithless husband from years ago, and from there, they lived happily ever after..."

"Shut up!"

Ye Tian kicked him under the table and growled in his ear, and Zhang Houtu obediently closed his mouth.

"Since Secretary Zuo wants me to recommend someone, I’ll choose Ye Tian. Ye Tian, now my words are Secretary Zuo’s words, do you really want to keep all these people waiting?"

"Here comes the bride!"

Since Tang Su dared to call him out here, he dared to respond. Nobody here is foolish, and besides, the incident that took place at the Tang Family’s house must have already spread across all the circles in Tianhe City. The name Ye Tian isn’t just a name for them anymore. Now that the man himself is standing here, everyone is scrutinizing this young man, curious as to who he is, how he managed to defeat the scion of the Tan Family, and became the son-in-law of the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

Hearing Ye Tian call out ’bride’, Tang Su, sitting in her seat, glared at him irritably and tilted her head towards the host, "Go, give the speech. If you don’t speak well, you’ll kneel on the washboard when we get home!"

"Alright!"

Everyone watched as Ye Tian cheerfully went up to make his speech, exchanging glances with each other, all confused. Then looking at Tang Guoqing and Zuo Zhengyang seated calmly at the table, sipping tea without uttering a word—Zuo Zhengyang was biding his time, while Tang Guoqing was genuinely angry. He wasn’t mad at anyone else, nor at his daughter, but at himself, for bringing Tang Su over.

"Old Tang, this son-in-law of yours... well done!"

Seeing Zuo Zhengyang’s corners of his mouth slightly upturned, giving a thumbs-up, Tang Guoqing gestured a polite hand-clasp without a word. Watching Ye Tian who had already stood up and was ready to speak, Tang Guoqing’s silence signified acknowledgment of Ye Tian, who has now been accepted by the Tang Family, regardless of whether he was their son-in-law or not, Ye Tian was now standing with them.

Zhang Xiayang watched Ye Tian on the stage with a cold gaze, his grip on the cup unintentionally tightened. He knew very well what Chen Pingrui was up to, and he understood that Chen Pingrui intended to give Ye Tian a leg up. Bringing him here was meant to show him off and see if he could handle a major responsibility, but this young man had stubbornly chosen to stand by the Tang Family, not just the Tang Family. Most of the people present were officials, and it didn’t matter which side Ye Tian stood on, but he couldn’t stand with the officials’ side.

There were many pairs of eyes on Ye Tian from the audience, how many exactly, Ye Tian wasn’t clear. In life, many people’s gazes can be ignored, no need to waste too much energy on this matter.

"Cough cough." Clearing his throat, Ye Tian looked a bit awkward, even though he was wearing a suit tailored for him by Chen Pingrui, it felt off for someone used to wearing loose camo attire.

With that cough, except for a few people, everyone’s view of him was somewhat contemptuous. They were all veterans of many years, able to tell if someone had real skills at a glance, and from Ye Tian’s performance on stage, he probably was just feigning composure.

Looking at Tang Su, Ye Tian smiled, then turned to the audience,

"For many people, I am not qualified to stand here and talk, but for one person, I am the most qualified to do so. Unfortunately, I was born with a soft spot for fearing my wife, so I can only listen to this one person and stand here unwillingly."

Some of the audience chuckled at this opening, no matter what, it was unconventional and somewhat humorous. Of course, most still dismissed Ye Tian’s rhetoric—no matter what you say on stage, under the stage, hmph.

"Some say, a man scared of a woman is disgraceful, very disgraceful! Some say, ’You, Ye Tian, are unworthy of the Tang Family’s young Miss. They have power and influence, and what do you have? Nothing. What face do you have to stand there?’ But I think, if your woman calls you on stage, as a man, can you really keep sitting? Just because of the differences in family status, do you continue to cower and not stand up? No! Huaxia values matching families, I think that’s good. One ’match,’ one ’suit,’ these words aren’t wrong, only when two people can stand together balanced can they walk well in the time that follows. But I believe, these words do not only refer to material aspects, even more so, they refer to the feelings in the hearts of two people who want to be together."

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