Give me money!
Li Qianfan was this close to spitting out those two words fiercely at the second young masters of the seven prominent families.
Whether it was the three hundred million US dollars Athena gave, or the congratulatory gifts from the Tang family and others, Li Qianfan would have to return them all eventually.
But the congratulatory gifts from the seven prominent families—
He had already decided to only accept and never return them!
And he wouldn't accept anything less than a generous amount.
Otherwise, why would Li Qianfan have invited them to be the grand finale?
(Considering how well-behaved the heads of the ten prominent families were today, Li Qianfan didn't deliberately make things difficult for them. He let them present their spiritual and reputational loss compensation as congratulatory gifts publicly. They could discreetly give red envelopes at home.)
The problem was.
Many people present, having lived this long, were seeing for the first time a host actively demanding congratulatory gifts from guests who came to offer their well wishes.
Su Lao Die felt his son-in-law had utterly disgraced him and couldn't help but want to cover his face.
But Lan Mu Hou kicked him lightly and whispered, "Are you blind? Can't you see those people are here to cause trouble? Since they dare to come and stir up trouble, why should Qianfan be polite to them? Any little bit extorted now is still something."
Su Lao Die suddenly understood.
If Lan Mu Hou could understand this, how could the seven second young masters of the seven prominent families not?
It was just a matter of giving money, wasn't it?
The brothers were already prepared, sixty-six thousand yuan from each family, to be considered as giving alms to beggars.
Did they expect the brothers to present hundreds of millions, or even billions, in congratulatory gifts like others?
Heh.
What kind of daydream was Jian Fu Yin Fu having!?
Chen Er and the others exchanged glances and slowly nodded, preparing to present their gifts.
"Wait."
Su Nan Yin, who had become a shy woman since all the great gods descended like divine soldiers, suddenly spoke. "If I'm not mistaken, the congratulatory gifts the seven second young masters of the seven prominent families prepared for my Su family won't exceed one hundred thousand yuan, right?"
Heh.
Chen Er and the others smiled faintly—
Before they could say anything, Su Nan Yin turned and said, "Shen Cong Dao, Miao Han Yu."
The two ceremonial officials, who had hoarsened their voices announcing gifts, immediately bowed in unison. "Miss (Many were surprised why they addressed Su Nan Yin as Miss), what is your command?"
"Later, after the seven second young masters representing the seven coastal prominent families present their gifts."
Su Nan Yin clearly instructed, "You will not only announce the gifts here but also go to several places. And with your loudest voice, announce the amounts of the congratulatory gifts from the seven prominent families."
The second young masters of the seven prominent families, and many people present, were stunned.
They couldn't understand why Su Nan Yin had given such an order.
Li Qianfan's eyebrows twitched. He understood why Su Nan Yin was doing this.
Shen Cong Dao and the other asked, "May I ask, Miss, where should we go?"
Su Nan Yin looked at the second young masters of the seven prominent families and said softly, "To the front gates of the Helan family, the Yao family, and the Huang family in Si Jiu."
The families she mentioned were all old prominent families in Si Jiu.
From Li Qianfan's perspective, these families were all neutral parties who didn't take sides.
But after Li Wujiang went on a rampage yesterday, who knew if their mindset might have shifted towards the opposing side?
Su Nan Yin didn't care.
Many people present also didn't understand why she would have Shen Cong Dao and the other two loudly publicize the amount of the seven prominent families' gifts at the gates of these families.
Even.
The seven second young masters were also perplexed.
"If I'm not mistaken, the seven second young masters coming to Si Jiu this time is not merely to congratulate the Su family on opening their residence."
Su Nan Yin continued, "Nor is it just to hold my Qianfan accountable for Ma Hongtu being crippled. It's also not to seek retribution."
My Qianfan—
As soon as these four words left her lips, Zhao Ting Shan, even though he had already believed that Su Nan Yin and Li Qianfan's relationship was indeed impure, still sighed in his heart.
How could he not understand that Su Nan Yin, after walking hand-in-hand with Li Qianfan for New Year's greetings on the first day of the lunar new year, was once again, and for the last time, definitively proving that the gossip was not mere gossip?
Since everyone believed the rumors and thought I was already carrying Li Qianfan's child, then I'll admit it!
If I openly admit it, no one will bother me about this matter anymore.
This was the only reason Su Nan Yin said "my Qianfan."
It was similar in spirit to her "Mao Mao Chong" biting, hoping she would break the jar and smash it.
Li Qianfan's expression remained unchanged.
Upon seeing Su Nan Yin for the first time, Jiao Yin, Chu Ya Zhi, and the others were certain that their "master" would never let go of this peerlessly beautiful woman; naturally, they didn't find her saying this inappropriate.
The second young masters of the seven prominent families.
They also didn't pay much attention to these words, but their expressions clearly changed.
They vaguely sensed that Su Nan Yin was planning some trick!
Indeed—
Su Nan Yin continued, "The main purpose for the seven second young masters coming to Si Jiu is to take advantage of the conflict between me and the ten prominent families, where the ten prominent families have suffered heavy losses, and they temporarily don't want to be distracted by resisting you. This is why they decisively decided to cross the river to encroach on the business in Jiangbei, or even directly advance into Si Jiu. However, you are ultimately outsiders and have no roots in Si Jiu. Therefore, you will join forces with the Helan and other prominent families to grow larger."
The expressions of the seven second young masters of the seven prominent families changed noticeably.
And then, looking at Shen Hui Teng and the others—
Their faces, full of schadenfreude and gloating smiles, suddenly froze!
Shen Hui Teng and the others particularly liked to join forces with the seven coastal families to jointly attack Jian Fu Yin Fu.
This was because both sides had common interests.
But when the ultimate goal of the seven prominent families was to seize their interests while they were in conflict with Jian Fu Yin Fu?
The nature of the situation had completely changed.
It was as if the ten prominent families had suddenly gained a new enemy! Kuaishu Pavilion
Su Nan Yin's words were a wake-up call for Shen Hui Teng.
They suddenly realized: "Oh my! If the venomous woman hadn't said this, we would still be blinded by our hatred for her and allow the seven coastal families to encroach upon our fundamental interests. How dare the seven coastal families, these insignificant wretches!?"
Immediately.
Heads of the ten prominent families, led by Shen Hui Teng, glared with fury at the second young masters of the seven coastal families.
Chen Er and the others suddenly felt a chill—
This was because Su Nan Yin's words had completely stripped away their disguise, exposing them to the open air!
Of course, they dared not admit it and were about to retort.
But Su Nan Yin spoke first, "Listen to me first. After all, I haven't explained why I sent people to the gates of the Helan family and others to publicize the amount of your congratulatory gifts."
"You, speak."
Chen Er gritted out those two words through his teeth.
"If your congratulatory gifts are very little, it proves you are very stingy."
Su Nan Yin pursed her lips and smiled faintly. "How could families like the Helan family cooperate with misers? They will definitely worry that after you conspire to embezzle the interests of the ten prominent families in the future, you will take the lion's share and make them work for you. Therefore, I advise you, if you want to find allies in Si Jiu, you must lavishly spend money. Only then will families like Helan have hope of cooperating with you."
Chen Er and the others' jaws began to twitch.
Su Nan Yin felt a bit thirsty from talking too much.
She unconsciously extended her healthy-colored tender tongue and licked her lips.
Then she said, "To help you cooperate with the Helan family and others, I am offering you a free opportunity to generously spend a thousand pieces of gold. Let the whole world see if you are qualified partners. But you don't need to thank our Su family for providing you with this opportunity. Now, please present your congratulatory gifts. The more, the better. If it's too little, you might not find any partners."
What is true despicable shamelessness?
Many people present suddenly understood the meaning of these four words.
Su Nan Yin was clearly colluding with Li Qianfan to extort money from the seven prominent families.
But she spoke so righteously that the people giving her money for free would have to thank her.
And yet.
Many people present felt that Su Nan Yin's words made sense!
Even more critically.
Su Nan Yin had publicly exposed the true intention of the seven second young masters of the seven prominent families coming to Si Jiu.
Even if they didn't secretly visit the Helan family and other prominent families, Shen Hui Teng and the others would still regard them as potential strong enemies and guard against them at all times!
With just a few words, she could make the seven prominent families gain no benefit and instead offend ten powerful enemies.
This was the venomous beauty Su Nan Yin!!
The seven second young masters of the seven prominent families stared at this woman blankly.
They really wanted to pounce on her collectively and tear her to shreds with their teeth and fingernails.
They dared not.
With Li Qianfan and Du Jun Lin present, no one dared to lay a hand on Empress Su.
"Alright, it's getting late, everyone should go home for their meal."
Li Qianfan stepped forward, clasped his hands, and invited the guests to move to the Su residence for a meal.
He ignored Chen Er and the others, who were standing there in a daze.
Du Yao Yao said unwillingly, "Qianfan, they haven't given their congratulatory gifts yet."
Indeed, like mother, like daughter.
Both were so obsessed with money that they couldn't get out of it!
Tsk.
Li Qianfan gave a wry smile and said to Yao Yao, "Do the seven second young masters look like people who would part with their money?"
Du Yao Yao asked again, "Then why are you inviting them to our house for dinner?"
Li Qianfan frowned—
He said loudly, "They aren't giving me money, so why should I invite them to our house for dinner?"