Chapter 1199 Su Yingxiong
Inside the living room, many members of the Su family from the capital had already arrived.
Every single one of them was dressed in incredibly luxurious attire. A single earring could be worth tens of thousands, a small accessory a limited edition piece, let alone the master-crafted, handmade high-end formal wear they were all wearing!
Su Yunxi and her companions were also wearing designer clothes, which were not cheap. However, those were products manufactured on an assembly line, and in comparison, they were a tier below.
The appearance of Chen Xuan and his group caused a sudden hush in the otherwise lively living room, with many people sizing up Chen Xuan and his companions.
Some recognized them, some didn't, but all eyes turned their way.
“So, these are the Su family members from Jiangnan Province?”
“I heard the son-in-law of the Su family in the provincial capital beat someone from the Jia pulse. Is this a show of force?”
“Oh my, they are a family that the Patriarch personally designated to return. We shouldn't offend them.”
“Hmph, what's so great about it? They just came from the countryside. If Su Yingxiong were here, the Patriarch probably wouldn't stop him, after all, he’s just a son-in-law.”
What had happened outside had already spread.
Everyone harbored hostility towards the Su family from the provincial capital, distancing themselves from Su Yunxi's lineage. Even some people who had been on good terms with Old Master Su and Jiang Biyun dared not step forward to greet them.
They had returned to a familiar place, yet it felt so strange and distant.
The familiar faces were filled with mockery and coldness.
This was likely the current state of mind for Old Master Su and Jiang Biyun.
They had wanted to greet and catch up with many people, even hoping for congratulations, but there was nothing, only cold stares and eyes that seemed to be afraid of getting involved.
“Sister-in-law Biyun!”
Finally, a voice filled with surprise rang out.
Jiang Biyun turned around and saw a middle-aged couple walking over.
The couple was remarkable. The man was robust and dignified, while the woman was still alluring and plump. Their simple and understated attire was quite different from the rest of the Su family members from the capital.
Behind them followed a young girl of fifteen or sixteen, her large eyes blinking as she looked at Chen Xuan and his group as if they were rare creatures.
“Qingyang? Zilu?”
Seeing the couple, Jiang Biyun’s heart was filled with joy, her eyes lit up, and her dejected mood finally stirred. She opened her arms and embraced the woman.
“Who are they?” Chen Xuan asked indifferently, not understanding.
Su Yunxi smiled, her large eyes curving, and said, “The man is Su Qingyang, the head of the Yi branch of the Su family. The woman is Yang Zilu, Su Qingyang's wife, and that little girl is their child, Su Xiaoyu.”
“In the Su family of the capital, branches choose to align with the main family to strengthen themselves. The Yi branch was an ally of our Vermillion Bird lineage back then, and our relationship was very good. When we left the capital, the Yi branch did its best to help us, but unfortunately… they were outnumbered and outpowered.”
“Oh, I see.” Chen Xuan nodded slightly, understanding the implications.
“The Yi branch’s Su Qingyang, along with his wife Yang Zilu, congratulates the Vermillion Bird lineage on its return to the capital. Our Yi branch wishes to advance and retreat together with the Vermillion Bird lineage!”
Su Qingyang and Yang Zilu clasped their hands together and bowed solemnly in a peculiar manner, cupping their fists.
Their voices were loud, like thunder!
Their words brought silence to the surroundings.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Su's gaze sharpened, and Jiang Biyun's nose twitched, her eyes welling up with tears!
Su Yunxi seemed deeply touched as well, “Time flies, yet the Yi branch has always followed us…”
Chen Xuan watched the scene, feeling that there seemed to be a special meaning behind it.
Su Yunxi seemed to sense Chen Xuan’s confusion and explained, “That gesture signifies submission. The Yi branch wishes to re-attach themselves to our Vermillion Bird lineage!”
A hint of surprise flashed across Chen Xuan’s face, and he couldn’t help but glance at Su Qingyang and Yang Zilu again, “Times have changed, yet they remain so loyal. They are worthy of friendship!”
As for the others, they were stunned at first, then looked at Su Qingyang and Yang Zilu as if they were fools.
“Are these Yi branch people crazy? To choose to attach themselves to the Vermillion Bird lineage at this time, they must have a screw loose!”
“Heh heh heh, anyway, the Yi branch is already at the bottom among the branches. It's normal for them to give up on themselves.”
The other Su family members jeered.
“Please, get up quickly!”
Old Master Su personally helped Su Qingyang and Yang Zilu to their feet.
“Old Master Su is too kind!”
“Thank you, Old Master Su.”
“Miss Yunxi, it’s been a long time. You’re getting more beautiful.” Yang Zilu looked at Su Yunxi and complimented her.
Then, her gaze shifted to Chen Xuan, “This must be the son-in-law of the Vermillion Bird lineage. I’ve heard so much about you. You truly are a distinguished and talented man!”
“Aunt Yang, you flatter me!”
“Hello, Aunt Yang!”
Chen Xuan and Su Yunxi also greeted them.
At this moment, Su Qingyang looked at the young girl behind them and said, “Xiaoyu, hurry up and greet your sister Yunxi and brother Chen Xuan.”
The spirited and clever Su Xiaoyu, however, stuck out her tongue and huffed, “Hmph, I won’t greet people who just talk big!”
Su Qingyang frowned.
“This guy also said he could defeat Big Brother Yingxiong. He’s such a braggart. Big Brother Yingxiong will definitely beat you until you cry when he comes back!” Su Xiaoyu stuck out her tongue at Chen Xuan.
At Su Xiaoyu’s age, she had already started to worship idols. The exceptionally talented Su Yingxiong was her most admired idol.
She had just heard that Chen Xuan had boasted about turning Su Yingxiong into a “bear” (a pun on Yingxiong, meaning hero, and Xiong, meaning bear), and she was deeply displeased.
“Xiaoyu, don’t be rude!” Su Qingyang reprimanded coldly.
Su Xiaoyu pouted, “Dad, what did I say wrong? I’m just stating the facts.”
Su Qingyang glared at Su Xiaoyu again. Meanwhile, Yang Zilu quickly pulled Su Xiaoyu aside, “Xiaoyu, how can you speak like that? Have you forgotten what Mom and Dad taught you?”
“I…”
Su Xiaoyu, however, began to cry with a grievance, stubbornly saying, “I’m not wrong, I’m just stating the facts!”
The scene became quite awkward.
Yang Zilu wanted to comfort her distressed daughter, but Su Qingyang pulled her hand, “Ignore her, let her cry! She’s old enough, she should be responsible for her own words!”
“This…”
Yang Zilu clearly felt for her daughter and hesitated.
Old Master Su, Jiang Biyun, and the others naturally wouldn’t pay attention to the words of a child.
Nor would they let a child’s words affect the relationship between the two families. Just as Old Master Su was about to speak, a booming voice rang out, “Who dares bully my sister Xiaoyu?”
Upon hearing this voice, Su Xiaoyu’s cries immediately stopped, and a hint of a smile appeared on her fair face.
The living room doors were pushed open, and over a dozen young people strode in aggressively. Among them, a youth in a Flaming Dragon Guard combat uniform was like the moon surrounded by stars.
That youth had eyes like stars and a face as sharp as a knife. He was radiant, with a tall and slender build. The powerful aura emanating from him made one’s breath catch!
“Su Yingxiong is really here!”
“Now we’ll have some real entertainment!”
Some of the spectators, eager for gossip, widened their eyes like bells, their gazes intently fixed on the unfolding scene.