626: Chapter 615 626: Chapter 615 “State your name.” Li Xu took a few deep breaths, staring at Song Yun like an eagle.
“Song Yun.” Song Yun shook his head, “I got caught up chatting with you that a minute just went by, and I didn’t manage to knock you down.
Sorry, but you won’t be getting that ‘live erotica’ today.”
“Song Yun??” Li Xu pondered for a moment, with a look of surprise suddenly crossing his face.
“The primary heir of the Song Family?” Li Xu asked, a little incredulously.
“Keep it down, keep it down.” Song Yun put a finger to his lips and gently shook his head.
“I’ve heard your name.” Li Xu’s expression returned to normal, but his eyes held a deep wariness.
The five great families of Beijing – Song, Li, Tang, Zhou – with the Song Family held the number one spot for decades, and not without reason.
Originally, it was because the eldest of the Song Family had a falling-out with the clan, breaking away from the Song Family.
Only with the combined efforts of the Li, Tang, Zhou, and other four big families suppressing the Songs did they manage to instigate that unrest, which left Song Ergou and his wife no choice but to flee the country.
Had Song Laoer remained with the Song Family back then, not one of the other five families would have dared to force Song Ergou into exile.
Thus, while the Song Family’s reputation might not be well known to the outside world, it was absolutely legendary in the ears of the other four great families in Beijing.
Song Yun’s identity amongst the five great families of Beijing was also no secret.
Mr.
Song was getting on in years, and the Song Family urgently needed a backbone.
If Song Ergou couldn’t return in time, then Song Yun was very likely to become the next patriarch of the Song Family.
Although there were other heirs in line within the family, Song Yun’s chances were the greatest.
If it weren’t for Mr.
Song holding things back, others from the families would probably already be courting Song Yun’s favor.
“My reputation’s that big?” Song Yun asked, smiling.
“Mr.
Song’s treasured grandson, the third generation’s sole heir of the primary Song lineage, the big winner from Sunan.
Your name has long been circulating amongst our great families.” Li Xu shook his head, “Since we are all from the five great families of Beijing, then what just happened has all been a misunderstanding.”
Upon saying this, everyone was stunned.
Wang Xiong and his peers, who were leading figures in Sunan, only heard of the five great families by word of mouth.
A member of the Li Family, which ranked third amongst the families, had already prevented them from intervening when Shen Yan was beaten; needless to say, they couldn’t even fathom opposing the number one ranked Song Family.
What did they mean by the primary heir?
To put it simply, Li Xu himself was only the third in line to become the heir, and next to him, there were other members of the Li Family.
So, Li Xu’s status, compared to Song Yun’s, was several grades lower.
Of course, none of this was within the reach of local socialites like Wang Xiong and his group.
Just seeing Li Xu conceding to calling it a “misunderstanding” after being publicly slapped in the face involved implications that were enough to astonish Wang Xiong and his buddies as if they had just seen Edison Chen marrying Sister Feng.
“I’m just a commoner,” Song Yun said lightly, taking out a cigarette and putting it to his lips, “but you owe me an explanation for beating up my buddy tonight.”
“No problem.” Li Xu composed himself and said to Shen Yan, “I didn’t know you were Song Yun’s brother, my apologies for offending you earlier!”
Shen Yan nodded, not saying a word.
“Those who raised their hands earlier, disarm yourselves now,” Song Yun continued.
“This…
isn’t that a bit much to ask?” Li Xu’s expression changed as he spoke, “These men all work with the Li Family.
They help us, and we have to ensure their safety.
If we do that, who will dare help the Li Family in the future?”
“So, we can’t come to an agreement, huh?
Do you think you’re in a position to negotiate with me?
Your four families slunk away from Sunan with tails between your legs, and now I have to cover for you, mending relationships.
Do you think my money grows on trees?” Song Yun lit his cigarette, and the pale smoke obscured his face in Li Xu’s view.
Li Xu hesitated.
If he ordered his men to disarm their arms, he would undoubtedly chill their hearts, but refusing to do so and making an enemy of Song Yun would be an even greater loss.
What he didn’t know was that Song Ergou’s exile, while primarily masterminded by the seniors, did not change the fact that Song Yun was not one to be trifled with.
They forced his parents to flee the country, so he would see their houses ruined and their lines ended in return.
That seemed fair enough.
“How about you make another demand?” Li Xu relented.
“No deal.
Anyone who touches my brother, I take their arm off.
That’s only because I’m considering the face of the Li Family.
Otherwise, do you believe that any of these people would live to see another sunrise?” Song Yun said with a smile as if he were discussing something trivial.
“Song Yun, although my Li Family may not wield as much influence as yours, we won’t stand for being bullied by you,” Li Xu said, clearly annoyed by Song Yun’s indifference.
“Like I said, your families have nothing to do with me; I am here to take up for my brother.
If you disapprove, call more people to come.
Otherwise, stop your whining.
Just a reminder, I own this bar.
Let’s see if your men arrive first or mine,” Song Yun’s expression changed instantly.
“Mr.
Song, please calm down, calm down.” Just then, Boss Li, who had been forgotten on the side, stepped forward.
“How about letting your brother make a demand?
Would that work?”
Song Yun looked at Boss Li with some surprise.
The man was shrewd, understanding that the crux of the problem lay with Shen Yan.
Given Shen Yan’s status, he certainly wouldn’t engage in a life-or-death struggle with Li Xu.
Allowing Shen Yan to make the demand would offer a larger margin for resolving the issue.
Li Xu also nodded, “Shen Yan, I was rash earlier.
Whatever your demand is, please state it.”
Shen Yan frowned.
While he aspired to live the life of a privileged ‘second generation’, it didn’t mean he lacked a sharp mind.
If he made the same demands as Song Yun, even if Li Xu agreed, it would mean completely alienating the Shen Family from the Li Family – a scenario Shen Yan wished to avoid.
Song Yun might disregard the Li Family, but Shen Yan could not!
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Yan stood up, kicked each person once, and then addressed Li Xu, “I was just caught in the crossfire, and you probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you.
There’s really nothing between Chen Yaojing and me.
As for why she dumped you, I have no idea.
You’ve vented your anger tonight, and I’ve paid back the aid of my buddy, so I don’t bear any grudge.
Let’s just let everyone go their separate ways.”
Song Yun remained silent, merely smoking quietly, while Li Xu looked at Shen Yan in surprise.
Shen Yan seemed to understand the gravity of the situation, leaving Li Xu with face, and avoiding chilling Song Yun’s heart.
Li Xu could barely nod and said, “All right, then.
Let’s call it even for tonight, Song Yun.
If you ever come to Beijing, reach out to me.
Ever since the united front we put up in the past, the five families of Beijing are essentially one.
Sure, there’ve been some conflicts and misunderstandings, but with our generation, many things need to be left in the past.
After all, stability trumps everything, wouldn’t you agree?”