Neither Long Aotian nor Zhao Ritian understood why Lu Chengwen had to back down.
The reason was simple. Lu Chengwen did not believe he could just make a scene and topple a massive Tang Sect, then, like some grand Male Protagonist in a webnovel, go wild, blow everything up, show off, and settle the matter.
Lu Chengwen knew very well that he was human! A living, breathing person from the real world!
He reminded himself at every moment to stay clear-headed. He had to stay calm! He could not truly immerse himself in the novel and regard himself as a top-tier child of destiny like Long Aotian or Zhao Ritian.
This was his final chance. Once he lost control, once there was a problem with his judgment, once his gamble failed... the result would be everything resetting to zero, including his own life.
During the meal.
Tang Wanli and his two top aides all offered toasts, and everyone talked happily.
It had to be said, whether it was Tang Wanli, Strategist, or Tang Fu, they were all formidable figures.
Earlier, they had still thought Lu Chengwen was dead for certain, and everything on their minds had been how to wrap things up and handle the aftermath once Lu Chengwen died. But after seeing Lu Chengwen walk out alive and well, they naturally chatted warmly with him, as if they were old friends reunited after many years.
Lu Chengwen only wanted to hurry up, finish the meal, and head home.
Just then, another call came in.
Jiang Yuanzheng had finally managed to reach Lu Chengwen, and he was frantic.
Lu Chengwen was very embarrassed. "Sorry, I need to take a call."
Tang Wanli smiled and nodded. Lu Chengwen turned and ran to the bathroom.
Jiang Yuanzheng gave one of his subordinates