Mistaking My Sister-In-Law for My Wife After Getting Drunk!

Fang Bingqing brought out one painting after another, and as soon as she finished introducing each, it was snapped up, creating a very lively atmosphere.

Quickly, all fifty paintings were auctioned off.

Xu Yang and Jiang Yuheng didn’t get a chance to make a bid.

After the auction, according to the bids tallied, the total reached twenty-three billion.

In reality, it was only two hundred and thirty million.

That amount of money would have been quite impressive if it were put towards poverty alleviation in a township.

But if it were allocated to the three impoverished counties Tang Jinglong spoke of, where not only six schools needed to be built and roads had to be constructed in every village, but also some sort of agriculture fund that would enrich the farmers and lift nearly one hundred thousand people out of poverty and onto the path of modest wealth, then it was far from sufficient—in fact, it could be said to be like a drop in the bucket.

Nevertheless, everyone was exceedingly excited, feeling as though their capabilities were boundless and that they had saved countless people.

They mentally gave themselves a huge pat on the back.

The feeling was incredibly thrilling.

Perhaps this was one of the effects of charity.

Next came the interviews with the gentlemen from distinguished families and the rich second-generation heirs by the reporters.

The province’s front-page headline tomorrow would be about this charitable gathering.

It was all part of a set program, as the heirs and rich second generations were quite experienced—they began to recite their well-prepared lines with great emotion and expression.

In their words, they would always mention their families and their corporate companies, thus advertising for their family businesses.

The exposure they got from such an event was definitely worth more than the money they donated.

It could be said that this donation was an investment with a guaranteed return.

To spend a few hundred thousand for such exposure, who knows how much extra money it would bring their family’s company.

There’s a saying that goes: You think others are doing charity when in fact, they’re doing business.

This is one of the reasons why these heirs and rich second-generation individuals are so keen on attending charity events.

Of course, networking and expanding their social connections is another reason.

Otherwise, these heirs and affluent youths would not bother to spend time and energy on what they consider to be charity gatherings—aren’t racing cars and chasing girls more appealing?

Of course, there are also some heirs and wealthy second-gens who truly want to do charity and help people from the bottom of their hearts.

It’s just that such individuals are after all a minority.

At this moment, Xu Yang pointed to a twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old youth who was in the middle of an interview with a few reporters and asked, "Do you recognize him?"

Jiang Yuheng looked at the youth and nodded, "I recognize him, we’ve chatted a few times. His name is Duan Shaohui, a rich second-generation from the provincial capital, very close to Tang Jinglong. He is one of Tang Jinglong’s underlings. What about him?"

Xu Yang sneered, "I want him to donate two billion, and it must be a true and full two billion, cash and assets included." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Jiang Yuheng was taken aback, "Why?"

He was somewhat puzzled by the coldness in Xu Yang’s eyes.

Xu Yang said, "He used to be from Cang County in Hubei Province."

"What!"

Jiang Yuheng was surprised; he knew Xu Yang was from Cang County in Hubei Province, but didn’t realize Duan Shaohui was too.

When they had previously attended gatherings, they had chatted briefly but hadn’t delved into anything too deeply.

But what was this situation?

Even if Duan Shaohui was from Cang County in Hu Province, why must you insist on making him donate so much money, and it has to be in cold hard cash or actual assets?

Jiang Yuheng couldn’t understand.

"Duan Shaohui’s grandfather is named Duan Bingtian, who was once a leader at our Cang County government in Hu Province,"

"In 2006, he was dismissed from public office due to disciplinary violations, and then he started a company. Using his connections in the county government, he secured most of the county’s government projects, easily becoming a billionaire and the richest man in Cang County."

"His ascent didn’t stop there. After becoming the richest man in Cang County, when the county started the rural roads construction project, he took on those contracts, but instead of building, he pocketed the money. Thanks to his hard connections, nothing happened to him."

"Later, when our county government wanted to build Hope Primary Schools in every poor township, he again took the contracts. He received the advance payment, tore down the old schools, and also took the final payment without starting the construction. Because of his tough connections, he continued to evade the law!"

Xu Yang explained all this.

"This guy can still evade the law; his connections must be incredibly strong," Jiang Yuheng exclaimed in shock.

"Afterward, he did something even more heinous. Following the Hope Primary School incident, Cang County’s finances were completely drained. He then set his sights on the farmers."

"Because his notoriety hadn’t spread, he established agricultural funds in various townships, absorbing more than fifty million in deposits before running away with the donations, leaving many farmers’ families ruined and destitute."

"Since then, there have been no updates about him, and I didn’t expect he would show up here."

"Fortunately, our county later got a good leader who spent eight years lifting Cang County out of poverty, leading every household on the road to moderate prosperity. Otherwise, our Cang County in Hu Province would certainly have been among the poorest nationwide."

Xu Yang had heard about these incidents not only from his parents but from many others as well.

The people of Cang County always remembered the villain Duan Bingtian and were very grateful to the good leader who was appointed to head the county government.

Because of his outstanding achievements, that leader, who had led Cang County onto the road of moderate prosperity, had now been transferred to serve in the Hu Province government.

Pausing momentarily, Xu Yang continued, "I didn’t have the means before, and even if I knew where he had gone, I couldn’t do anything. But now that I have the ability, I have to make him pay."

After saying this, Xu Yang set down his wine glass and was about to approach Duan Shaohui.

Jiang Yuheng quickly held him back, "Xu Yang, hearing what you’ve said, even I feel outraged. Duan Bingtian is indeed a despicable man, but if you confront Duan Shaohui now, forcing him to make a donation, it will lead to an unpleasant scene. Duan Shaohui is close to Tang Jinglong, his underling.

Duan Shaohui is always eager to help with Tang Jinglong’s matters, and it seems Tang Jinglong treats Duan Shaohui quite well. Now that Fang Bingqing is Tang Jinglong’s girlfriend, I’m afraid that if you proceed, it might negatively affect your acquaintance with Fang Bingqing."

Xu Yang was taken aback, retracting his advancing foot, "Then what should I do? I absolutely cannot let Duan Shaohui off the hook."

Jiang Yuheng glanced over at Fang Bingqing and suggested, "Fang Bingqing doesn’t seem to be busy right now, so why don’t we go over and get to know her first, and see if she agrees to your visit?"

Xu Yang gave Jiang Yuheng a sidelong glance, "If she agrees, what if she changes her mind later when I take action against Duan Shaohui?"

Jiang Yuheng smiled wryly, "Even if you take action against Duan Shaohui, don’t do it right now. After all, the most important thing now is to save your sister-in-law."

Xu Yang furrowed his brow.

Indeed, his reason for attending this gathering was to network with Fang Bingqing, so that through her, he could meet the old Mr. Fang and ask him to save Zhao Yuxin.

Nothing was more important than that.

However, if he wanted to target Duan Shaohui, the current setting was the most appropriate opportunity to bring Duan Bingtian down and ultimately face legal punishment.

Jiang Yuheng then said, "Xu Yang, you can target Duan Shaohui covertly in the future; there’s no need to openly oppose him now. What do you think?"

Xu Yang sighed and reluctantly nodded, "That’s the only option."

Jiang Yuheng’s eyes rolled as he said, "There’s another way that might allow you to openly target Duan Shaohui without any concerns."

Xu Yang asked, "What way?"