Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 274 Attitudes of Different Families

Chapter 274: Chapter 274 Attitudes of Different Families

After Yang Cheng listened, he nodded slightly and said, "That’s not impossible! Although the Wu Family has declined, the reason the Fan Family could secure their position as a major power in Ann Province was largely due to the Wu Family’s contribution back then! This might indeed be part of the reason! But this matter is not so simple!"

"Father is absolutely right. No matter how good the Fan Family and the Wu Family were in the past, the Wu Family’s decline is an undeniable fact! If the Fan Family isn’t foolish, they wouldn’t risk offending us for the Wu Family! After all, when it comes down to it, our Yang Family is no less than the Fan Family!" Yang Zhixiong said with a smile.

Hearing this, the others immediately joined in with laughter, their gazes all turning to the current Family Head, Yang Zhigang, who had remained silent throughout.

They all knew too well that Yang Zhigang had become increasingly despondent recently because of his wife Su Lingyun’s situation.

Although Yang Zhigang still dedicated himself to the Yang Group, his melancholic demeanor more or less affected the Yang Family.

If it had been someone else, they would have been impeached as Family Head long ago!

But who was Yang Zhigang?

He was Yang Tian’s father!

The reason the Yang Family had reached its current heights and could even command the deference of Binjiang’s dominant Li Family—wasn’t that all because of Yang Tian?

For this reason, no matter how despondent Yang Zhigang became, they would only console him, never daring to harbor thoughts of impeachment!

What’s more, even though Yang Zhigang was in low spirits, he still completed all his duties meticulously, leaving them with no grounds to criticize him.

And mentioning Yang Tian, coupled with what Yang Zhixiong had just said, made everyone’s confidence swell even more!

What if the Fan Family was a powerhouse in Ann Province?

Yang Tian was a powerhouse in Su Province, and even the Jiang Family in Southern Province looked to Yang Tian as their leader, equating him with a major powerhouse.

As long as Yang Tian remained a part of the Yang Family, the Yang Family was not only on par with powerhouses but surpassed them!

And they were powerhouses in two cities no less.

With such a status, how could they possibly fear the mere Fan Family?

Seeing the relaxed expressions on everyone’s faces, Yang Cheng couldn’t help but sigh and shake his head. His brows furrowed deeper as he slowly said, "I know what you’re all thinking, and I also know that the insignificant Fan Family is not a serious threat. But think about it: the Fan Family’s roots are in Ann Province, with no conflict of interest with Binjiang. Why would they suddenly come to Binjiang and intentionally exclude our Yang Family?"

"Father, do you know why?" Yang Zhixiong quickly asked.

"Naturally!"

Yang Cheng’s gaze turned somber as he let out a long sigh and said, "Because this time, it’s not just the Fan Family that’s come! There’s also an old friend of our Yang Family!"

"An old friend? Who?"

Everyone was immediately curious.

Yang Cheng then spoke in an extraordinarily heavy tone: "The Su Family!"

Hiss!

Hearing these words, almost everyone present gasped sharply.

Even the long-disheartened Yang Zhigang suddenly raised his head, looking at his father Yang Cheng with a face full of shock, as if trying to confirm whether he had heard correctly.

The Su Family! Who were they?

They were none other than the family of Su Lingyun!

A super-wealthy family based in Taiwan, wealthy enough to rival nations!

The Li Family was strong, wasn’t it?

But even the Li Family’s dominance stemmed merely from being distant relatives of the Su Family!

Imagine this: if a distant relative like the Li Family could dominate Binjiang for so many years, how powerful must the Su Family truly be?

And upon hearing about the Li Family, everyone now had an explanation for why the Fan Family dared to exclude the Yang Family!

After all, back then, Su Lingyun, the Su Family’s pride as a heavenly prodigy, shockingly ran away with the unremarkable third son of the Yang Family, despite already being engaged.

This incident was undoubtedly the Su Family’s greatest humiliation in a century!

Because of this, the Yang Family nearly collapsed under the Su Family’s suppression.

This was also why Yang Zhigang and Su Lingyun, after giving birth to Yang Tian, did not step foot into the Yang Family for eighteen years.

"What about Xiao Tian? With Xiao Tian here, we shouldn’t have to fear the Su Family, right? Xiao Tian... Xiao Tian is even a Major General!"

The Fourth Uncle suddenly chuckled, but there was a trace of panic in his eyes.

After all, the Su Family’s reputation was so overwhelming that even members of the Yang Family trembled at the mention of their name.

"Xiao Tian can indeed suppress the Su Family! But haven’t you all read the news from a few days ago?" Yang Cheng sighed before continuing.

The news a few days ago?

Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces turned pale.

They naturally didn’t know exactly what Yang Tian had done in Japan, but the news of Jinggou Shrine being bombed, Eastern Capital suffering terror attacks, and even nearly half the city being destroyed was something they all saw in the news.

Seeing everyone fall silent, Yang Cheng continued slowly, "Japan has been in turmoil lately, so what worries me most is that the Fan Family and Su Family have learned something, and that’s why they’ve become so bold in targeting our Yang Family! Moreover, ever since the attack on Eastern Capital, Xiao Tian’s phone... sigh... it hasn’t gone through again!"

Yang Tian’s phone hasn’t gone through since the attack?

What a coincidence?

When those words sank in, everyone’s faces turned an ashen gray.

Could it be that Yang Tian was in Eastern Capital?

Was it possible that the terror attack involved Yang Tian? Could Yang Tian be seriously injured? Or... or even dead?

Seeing the shock on everyone’s faces, Yang Cheng couldn’t help but let out another deep sigh.

Indeed, the Yang Family was now basking in glory.

But ultimately, it was all due to Yang Tian!

The saying goes: "When one prospers, all prosper; when one falls, all fall."

If Yang Tian was there, the Yang Family would enjoy prosperity and peace!

But if something happened to Yang Tian, then no matter how glorious the Yang Family once was, they would likely be pulled off their pedestal by those who had long been eyeing them hungrily, and torn apart.

This is the cruelest competition among elite families!

No one knew how much time had passed.

Yang Zhixiong took a deep breath and said, "Father! I’ll take Xiao Wei to attend this banquet!"

"You’re going?"

Yang Cheng’s brows immediately furrowed, and Yang Zhigang began to rise from his seat.

After hearing Yang Cheng’s analysis, everyone understood that this banquet was merely a trap!

While not necessarily life-threatening, anyone from the Yang Family attending it would undoubtedly be humiliated!

But Yang Zhixiong firmly pressed down on Yang Zhigang’s shoulder and continued, "Third Brother, over the years, I’ve truly been in the wrong. Without Xiao Tian, how could the Yang Family have reached the heights it enjoys now? Besides, I am the eldest son of the Yang Family, the former Family Head, and by status and position, it’s only appropriate for me to attend this banquet!"

"But, the Su Family’s grudge is because of me..."

Yang Zhigang wanted to say something, but Yang Zhixiong had clearly made up his mind. He immediately asserted his authority as the eldest brother and said, "I’m the eldest brother, and I say I’ll go, so I’ll go! You still need to take care of your wife! I’ll go prepare to leave now!"

With that, Yang Zhixiong rose and prepared to leave the hall.

Yang Zhigang hesitated before saying, "Eldest Brother, should I ask Ma Yu or Ren Yuan to accompany you?"

The others immediately nodded in agreement.

Although they weren’t entirely certain of Ma Yu and Ren Yuan’s capabilities, they knew that as Yang Tian’s disciples and servants, the two were far from ordinary.

With those two accompanying him, Yang Zhixiong would be much less likely to suffer any losses.

But Yang Zhixiong shook his head, saying, "I understand the Su Family. It’s better to go alone. Bringing others might provoke a devastating retaliation! What we need to do now is buy time and contact Xiao Tian as soon as possible. Worst case scenario, Ma Yu and Ren Yuan remain our Yang Family’s last trump cards!"

"That’s right! Zhigang, sit down!"

After a moment of deep thought, Yang Cheng, the retired Family Head, finally spoke: "Let your elder brother go! Members of the Yang Family—what’s a little humiliation to us?"

Yang Cheng then cast a long, meaningful look at Yang Zhixiong and sighed. "Zhixiong, be careful. You... you may go now!"

"Yes, Father!"

Yang Zhixiong responded with a broad, fearless smile before striding out of the hall...

By evening, at the Golden Autumn Mansion.

Inside the venue for the Fan Family’s banquet this time.