Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Since she was going back to her "maiden home," Tang Feiyan didn't ask Eric to use the luxury Bentley but drove her car instead. As for the four secret guards, Eric didn't bring them along either, not wanting to show off in front of Tang's father.

On the way, Tang Feiyan suddenly said, "Eric, Ailing, after we eat at my house, let's go visit Qiaoqiao and her family."

"Why do you suddenly want to visit Rongrong and her daughter?" Eric found it a bit strange.

"It's called 'reciprocity'..." Tang Feiyan explained with a smile, "They traveled to Wen County to see you, which shows their sincerity. But since you returned to Shanghai, you haven't contacted them at all..."

Eric nodded slightly, agreeing with her reasoning. Just as he was about to approve, Tan Ailing spoke up, "Why go? How are you going to explain Eric's sudden growth to them?"

"It should be fine, right?" Tang Feiyan blinked, "I don't think they're the type to gossip."

"No matter what, safety first!" Tan Ailing said firmly, "Eric's sudden growth is something only the four of us should know! I've already warned Yujie, and now I'm warning you again, don't let it slip..."

"Fine, we won't go then..." Tang Feiyan looked a bit aggrieved.

Tan Ailing gave her a look and said, "Don't pretend. Don't think I don't know the real reason you want to visit Rongrong and her family..."

Tang Feiyan's eyes flickered, and she defensively said, "I don't have any ulterior motives..."

"Really?" Tan Ailing snorted, "Are you sure you're not trying to show off to Wu Mei?"

Tang Feiyan, having her intentions exposed, stuck out her tongue and admitted, "I'm not trying to show off! I just want to assert my ownership..."

"Is there a difference?"

Tang Feiyan laughed awkwardly and asked, "By the way, Ailing, do you know how Wu Mei is doing lately?"

"Why are you suddenly concerned about her?" Not only Tan Ailing, but even Eric, who was resting with his eyes closed, found it strange. The relationship between Wu Mei and Tang Feiyan had been extremely tense, and if they didn't exchange barbs when they met, it meant one of them was an imposter!

"She claimed she wanted Eric to fall in love with her!" Tang Feiyan said bluntly, "Before, Eric didn't belong to anyone, so I couldn't interfere. But now that he's ours, I have to keep a close watch!"

Having gone through the "coming of age" ceremony, Eric had become more "humanized." Hearing this, he smiled wryly and said, "Don't you trust me? I'm not going to stray..."

Tang Feiyan glanced at him through the rearview mirror and said, "Even if you wouldn't actively pursue women, can you guarantee you'd reject someone like Wu Mei if she made a move on you?"

Eric was momentarily stunned; it was a difficult question to answer.

The magic teacher who raised him, Aileen, was a gentle woman who had been hurt by love. During Eric's upbringing, she repeatedly emphasized one thing: never break the heart of a girl who genuinely cares for you!

Eric would never go against Aileen's teachings, especially since, under her insistence, he had sworn an oath to the Supreme Creator.

In truth, the only person Eric truly loved was Tan Ailing. He merely liked Tang Feiyan, and as for Lin Yujie, he had only a slight affection.

Even though he had no feelings for Wu Mei, if she genuinely cared for him, he couldn't bring himself to reject her!

Seeing Eric's speechless expression, Tang Feiyan pouted, looking as if she had expected this outcome. She said, "I knew it... Since I can't change you, I'll just try to minimize your contact with other women..."

Eric shook his head and sighed, "I've now mastered my mental powers, so there won't be any more 'love at first sight' incidents."

"Sure..." Tang Feiyan said grudgingly, "Even if you won't in the future, what about the ones you've already enchanted? As the second wife, I have to stand up for Ailing, the primary wife, and keep tabs on those potential rivals."

"Lord" and the "primary wife" exchanged a helpless look, both speechless.

"Ailing, do you know or not?" Tang Feiyan pressed on, "If not, we can go find out this afternoon. As for Eric... let him go home first."

"No need!" Tan Ailing said helplessly, "I do know a bit about Wu Mei's situation..."

Tang Feiyan's eyes widened in admiration, "No wonder I'm just the second wife! Look at how skillfully the primary wife gathers information without a word..."

This teasing made Tan Ailing a bit embarrassed. She spat out one word in frustration, "Scram..."

"Alright, alright..." Tang Feiyan, who had been subdued by Tan Ailing in the pre-heaven stage, conceded and got to the point, "Since you know about 'Aunt Miao's' situation, why don't you tell us?"

Tan Ailing shot her a glance and said, "I talked to one of my old subordinates a few days ago, and she told me some recent news about Wu Mei..."

"Hehe, what's going on with her? Is she lovesick or..." Tang Feiyan gave Eric a mischievous look and said, "Or has she already found someone else?"

Tan Ailing smiled slightly and said, "She hasn't found someone else, but like me, she's been very annoyed by someone lately!"

"Is someone shamelessly pursuing her too?" Tang Feiyan asked teasingly.

"Yes."

"Tsk tsk..." Tang Feiyan exclaimed, "Wu Mei is not only the leader of the Flower Society but also the saintess of the Charming Maiden Sect. Who's daring enough to pester her?"

"Yes, if it were an ordinary person pestering her, they would have been thrown into the Huangpu River by her subordinates long ago! Unfortunately, the person bothering her now can't be subdued by the Flower Society, and even with the Charming Maiden Sect's help, they might still struggle."

"Who's that powerful?"

Tan Ailing glanced at Eric and Tang Feiyan and asked, "Have you heard of 'the Crown Prince'?"

Eric looked puzzled, while Tang Feiyan seemed to ponder, "Do you mean the so-called 'Princelings'?"

"Of course not that little circle of high-ranking officials' children!" Tan Ailing laughed, "'The Crown Prince' is just a nickname. It refers to the head of the Northern Underworld Alliance!"

"The Northern Underworld Alliance?"

"The Northern Underworld Alliance is an alliance of gangs from Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, with nearly thirty members..."

"Hebei, Shanxi?" Tang Feiyan was slightly confused, "Wouldn't 'North China' be more fitting?"

"This name reflects the Crown Prince's ambition!"

"Then why not call it the 'China Underworld Alliance'?" Tang Feiyan asked curiously.

Tan Ailing rolled her eyes at her and said, "Didn't I tell you before when I talked about the 'Five Great Families'? Over the past century, with the rise of coastal areas, those great families have gradually shifted their focus southward. The five great families have at least seventy percent of their power in the South! Moreover, the south has the globally influential Hongmen and the mysterious Wumen."

Tang Feiyan nodded in understanding, "It seems this Crown Prince is quite smart..."

"The Crown Prince is more than just smart!" Tan Ailing sighed, "He is also very capable and a pre-heaven master himself! Very formidable..."

"Is he that powerful? I don't think so..." Tang Feiyan said dismissively.

"Why do you say that?" Tan Ailing was curious about her conclusion.

"If he were really that powerful, he wouldn't need to ally. Wouldn't it be better to directly integrate them? After all, alliances are as unreliable as a playboy's promises!" Tang Feiyan said this with great depth, trying to appear wise.

Her act made Tan Ailing burst into laughter, "Feiyan, you're too funny, but the 'wise' image doesn't suit you..."

"Really... then I won't pretend!" Seeing Tang Feiyan return to her usual self, both Eric and Tan Ailing shared a knowing smile.

Under Tang Feiyan's urging gaze, Tan Ailing continued, "The Crown Prince's move is exactly his cleverness! You must know our Chinese government is strong and would never allow powerful underworld forces to appear. If he integrated all the gangs, the state would undoubtedly crack down on him with full force!"

Tang Feiyan nodded in agreement and asked, "But doesn't that make management difficult? Each established gang has its own system and command structure..."

"That's why I say the Crown Prince's methods are impressive!" Tan Ailing marveled, "These nearly thirty gangs in Hebei and Shanxi are not weak, and they have many experts. Yet, the Crown Prince managed to make them obedient and compliant, with no internal rebellion for over a decade..."

"Over a decade?" Tang Feiyan seemed to focus on a different aspect than Tan Ailing, "The Crown Prince must be quite old, right? Is he an old man?"

Tan Ailing looked slightly confused, "Why does it matter to you if he's an old man?"

Tang Feiyan smirked maliciously, "I just find it amusing to think of Wu Mei being pestered by an old man..."

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed!" Tan Ailing shook her head helplessly, "The Crown Prince has been in the underworld for over twenty years, yet his appearance hasn't changed and he still looks like he's in his twenties..."
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"Really, why would a man bother with staying youthful?" Tang Feiyan complained unhappily, then asked, "If the Crown Prince's power is in North China, why did he come to Shanghai to pursue a woman? Could Wu Mei have attracted him?"

Tan Ailing shook her head, her expression growing serious, "According to Muchun, the Northern Underworld Alliance has, under the Crown Prince's leadership, incorporated Jiangsu into its territory and is now preparing to move into Shanghai!"

"Is the Crown Prince pursuing Wu Mei with a double goal in mind?" Tang Feiyan didn't think this was far-fetched.

"Who knows..."

"How about..." Tang Feiyan tentatively suggested, "We find a chance to ask her and see if we can help?"

Tan Ailing glanced at Eric and nodded, "Alright..."