Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Cangzhou, Tan Family Manor.

"Tan Chu, why do you think Grandpa called us back so urgently?" Tan Mom felt inexplicably nervous.

"I don't know." Tan Dad, who was originally teaching at the martial arts school, suddenly received a call from Grandpa, asking him to bring his wife back to the Tan headquarters. Up to now, he is still puzzled!

After some thought, Tan Mom asked, "Do you think it's related to Ailing?"

"Probably!" Tan Dad also felt it might be.

"Don't guess anymore!" Tan Dad shook his head. "Everything will be clear once we see Grandpa!"

When they entered the family meeting hall, they were surprised to find that, apart from the old man of the Tan family, all the priests and important family members were present.

Tan and his wife calmed themselves and stepped forward to salute, "Greetings, Grandpa, and all the Priests..."

"Alright, please sit down!" Grandpa Tan waved impatiently and said to everyone in the hall, "I called everyone here today to consult you all on a major issue concerning the future of our Tan family..."

With this statement, the decision-makers of the Tan family all looked different, but Tan and his wife relaxed.

"This matter is about Ailing, the daughter of Ah Chu and Ying!"

After hearing Grandpa Tan's last sentence, Tan and his wife, who had just relaxed, tensed up again.

"Grandpa..." a public relations manager responsible for dealing with the martial arts world asked, "Could it be that there's been a change in Ailing's marriage to the Medicine King Sect's young master?"

"Yes."

These simple two words caused a stir in the quiet meeting hall, and Tan and his wife were even more nervous.

Everyone kept asking, "Could it be that the elders of the Medicine King Sect oppose the marriage with our Tan family?" or "Could it be that the young man from the Medicine King Sect doesn't want Ailing anymore?"

No one thought of any other possibilities, because everyone in the Tan family agreed to this "high-reaching" marriage! So if there was a problem, it naturally arose from the side of the Medicine King Sect!

"Quiet down..." Grandpa Tan glanced sternly at everyone, and when the meeting hall quieted down, he continued, "Things are not as you all think. The Medicine King Sect has not reneged on this marriage!"

In the puzzled and urging eyes of everyone, Grandpa Tan explained, "Yesterday, the young master of the Ming Dynasty family, Zhu Mingde, personally came to our door and said he wanted to marry our Ailing..."

This sentence was more powerful than before, and the entire meeting hall exploded.

After a long while, the clamor subsided.

After looking at each other, a Tan family member spoke up, "I wonder what Grandpa and the Priests mean..."

"We discussed it all night, but we couldn't come to a unified conclusion! So, today I called you all together to hear your suggestions!"

Now that the second-generation disciples knew about this matter, they were all a bit strange. This wasn't a difficult decision, so why couldn't Grandpa and the others agree?

Perhaps they thought it was better for the closest relatives of the parties involved to express their opinions, so everyone's gaze unconsciously focused on Tan and his wife.

Tan Mom also looked at Tan Dad and asked, "Grandpa, does the young master of the Ming Dynasty family know that Ailing already has a fiancé?"

"He knows..." Grandpa Tan looked at Tan Dad, "But Zhu Mingde said he doesn't mind..."

"It's not a matter of whether he minds or not!" Before Tan Dad could speak, the public relations manager of the Tan family interjected, "Everyone here knows the power of the Medicine King Sect. If we break off the engagement for the Ming Dynasty family, the consequences will be unbearable for our Tan family!"

"But, Zhu Mingde said that all consequences will be borne by the Ming Dynasty family..." The Priest who spoke may have been inclined to marry into the Ming Dynasty family.

"Fourth Priest, although the Ming Dynasty family is powerful, the Medicine King Sect is not much inferior. We must not make our Tan family an object of scorn..."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Grandpa Tan waved his hand to silence the clamor and said calmly, "Zhu Mingde said he is willing to use the 'Lesser Yang Divine Technique' as a betrothal gift!"

With these words, the entire meeting hall fell silent.

All the Tan descendants present knew that the "Lesser Yang Divine Technique" was derived from the Ming Dynasty family's first divine technique, the "Nine Yang Divine Technique." Although not as exceptional as the "Nine Yang Divine Technique," it was still a top-notch technique!

They also knew that the reason why the Tan family had not produced any pre-heaven experts for two hundred years was not because of inferior aptitude or lack of diligence, but because they lacked a superior internal cultivation method!

To generate robust true energy sufficient to break through the Ren and Du meridians in one's lifetime with a second-rate cultivation method, it was impossible without ingesting celestial treasures, precious herbs, and elixirs that could greatly increase one's power!

Therefore, everyone present knew how important this "Lesser Yang Divine Technique" as a betrothal gift would be to the Tan family. It was no wonder that Grandpa, who always valued reputation, was in a dilemma!

After a while, the public relations manager whispered, "After all, Zhu Mingde is just the young master of the Ming Dynasty family. Can he decide to use the 'Lesser Yang Divine Technique' as a betrothal gift?"

"With Zhu Mingde's status, he probably wouldn't make such an empty promise!" Fourth Priest said confidently.

The public relations manager still had some concerns, "But, what about the Medicine King Sect..."

"Forget about the Medicine King Sect! Even if they take action against our Tan family, the Ming Dynasty family will stand in front of us!"

Another Priest also said with longing, "Even if the betrothal gift from the Medicine King Sect is at most a dozen 'Nourishing Essence Pills,' it can help our Tan family produce two pre-heaven experts. Although the 'Lesser Yang Divine Technique' of the Ming Dynasty family may not have an immediate effect, it can bless our descendants and truly make the Tan family a first-class family capable of producing pre-heaven experts!"

"But, what about their reputation for being untrustworthy..."

Fourth Priest said disdainfully, "Ailing and the young master of the Medicine King Sect have not officially engaged or exchanged betrothal gifts. Where does the accusation of being untrustworthy come from?"

Seeing that everyone seemed to lean towards marrying into the Ming Dynasty family, Tan Mom couldn't help but say, "Fourth Priest, I'm afraid Ailing will not agree to contact the betrothal with the young master of the Medicine King Sect..."

Fourth Priest waved his hand indifferently, "For the rise of the family, personal wishes must be sacrificed. You, as parents, just need to persuade her..."

"It's useless!" Tan Dad smiled bitterly, "Fourth Priest has been in seclusion in the manor for a long time. I'm afraid he doesn't know Ailing's temperament. She absolutely won't listen to us in this matter..."

Tan Mom added, "If we push her too hard, she will sever ties with us and leave..."

Those who knew Ailing nodded, feeling that this was indeed Ailing's style.

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Fourth Priest became angry and said bitterly, "She's rebellious! If she doesn't listen, lock her up..." He didn't finish his sentence because he suddenly remembered that this niece named "Ailing" was already a pre-heaven expert! If she wanted to leave, the Tan family couldn't keep her.

Seeing the suddenly silent crowd, Grandpa Tan spoke slowly, "We shouldn't interfere in this matter. Let them handle it themselves! In a few days, invite both young masters in the name of my birthday..."

"After hanging up the phone, Tan Ailing frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?" Eric asked, holding her slender waist gently.

"Mom said Grandpa is celebrating his birthday and wants me to bring you to Cangzhou for a visit," Tan Ailing said, slightly puzzled. "But from my mom's tone, I feel like something's off..."

"What's so strange about that?" Tang Feiyan lazily leaned on Eric's shoulder and chuckled. "Most likely your aunt is eager to see her son-in-law..."

Rolling her eyes, Tan Ailing calmly said, "Get lost."

Tang Feiyan, undeterred, asked, "Ailing, when are we leaving?"

"Today is the 17th, and Grandpa's birthday is on the 23rd of this month. We just need to arrive a day or two early!"

Tang Feiyan nodded, nibbling on Eric's ear, and teasingly asked, "Eric, how do you plan to go?"

Eric patted her pert bottom and said, puzzled, "Of course, we'll take a plane! Do we need to walk there?"

"I didn't mean that!" Tang Feiyan clarified, "I meant, are you bringing your four bodyguards and the Bentley Mulliner 728?"

Eric shook his head, "Why would I bring them to your home? There's no need to show off in front of family..."

Understanding Tang Feiyan's concern, Tan Ailing explained with a smile, "Feiyan is worried about you losing face..."

"In what way?" Eric asked.

"Grandpa's birthday will surely invite various prestigious families, and the comparison between them will exceed your imagination. They compare attire, companions, vehicles, and grandeur..."

Eric frowned slightly, "Sounds a bit shallow..."

"Exactly!" Tan Ailing didn't hide the fact that the Tan family was also part of this circle. "The circles of these second-rate families are indeed superficial and flamboyant! True aristocratic families, like the Five Great Families, disdain such behavior because they are already revered enough on their own and don't need to rely on external objects to outshine others!"

"So, what do you think I should do?"

"Do you care about others' opinions?" Tan Ailing smiled and asked back.

Eric spread his arms, embracing both Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan, and said with a smile, "I only care about your opinions..."

Feeling sweet in their hearts, Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan no longer dwelled on this topic, as they were both the kind of people who didn't care about others' opinions!"