Everyone turned to look and saw an elderly man slowly entering the hall, accompanied by Wang He and several elders of the Wang Family.
"Elder Wang!" Once they recognized the newcomer, everyone's expression grew grave.
The Wang Family had remained firmly established in Jinling City primarily because of Elder Wang's connections and immense influence. Otherwise, given the family's conduct over the past few years, the other families would have uprooted them long ago.
Elder Wang's appearance filled Wang Yu with joy, and he immediately burst into tears. "Grandfather, save me!"
Seeing Wang Yu's face swollen like a steamed bun, Elder Wang felt both heartache and fury.
"You youngsters, release Yu at once!"
"When the younger ones can't handle it, the elders step in. The Wang Family really is a rabble." Rather than release Wang Yu, Jun Wangchen sneered.
Zi Hanyan and the others went pale, their hearts filled with anxiety.
We're doomed, we're doomed. Why had Jun Wangchen become like this today?
Elder Wang was notorious in Jinling City for shielding his own, and he could turn hostile in an instant. Wasn't Jun Wangchen courting death by speaking so brazenly in front of him?
Sure enough, Elder Wang's expression darkened instantly at those words. He stared coldly at Jun Wangchen. "You dare speak to me like that?"
"Why wouldn't I?" Jun Wangchen met Elder Wang's gaze without a trace of fear.
"Good, good, good!" Elder Wang was so furious that he laughed.
During his many years in Jinling City, even the deputy mayor had shown him deference. What junior wasn't afraid of him? Who would ever behave as arrogantly as Jun Wangchen?
"It seems this old man has stayed out of the public eye for too long. Now someone actually dares to show such contempt for my authority."
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