Return of the King, Dominating the City
Chapter 917: 906: The Beginning of Chaos

Chapter 917: Chapter 906: The Beginning of Chaos

Regarding the love and hatred of the previous generation, Song Yun was actually not too concerned. Whatever past existed between his father and Song Kunlun, Song Yun had not intended to fully understand it. Anyway, Song Yun was naturally a rather laid-back person. At least for now, he didn’t have the capital to contend with Song Kunlun, so he let his father take the lead. After all, his father and Song Kunlun had been rivals since they were young and he never seemed to suffer losses.

“Ergou, it’s been a long time, and you still have such confidence,” Song Kunlun looked at Song Ergou and said, “Every time I see that smile on your face, I always wonder if there’s anything in this world that you aren’t confident about.”

“Like this time,” Song Ergou said with a smile, “I don’t think I could be more impressive than you.”

“Hahaha, it’s been more than a decade since we last met, and you’ve learned humility?” Song Kunlun laughed, “Back then, you acted like the world belonged solely to you. How have you become so modest now?”

“Back then, I was unaware of how high the heavens were,” Song Ergou grinned, and the scar on his neck appeared especially fierce.

“So now you know the height of the heavens?” Song Kunlun asked.

“Well, not exactly. It’s just that as I grow older, the competitive spirit diminishes. So, sometimes many things just don’t matter!” Song Ergou said.

Mr. Song saw the two talking there, and with the family genealogy update complete, he seemed a bit tired and said, “I’m going to rest. You guys continue chatting. Kunlun, stay for a few more days this time!”

“Got it, sir. I’ll definitely stay a few more days and play a few games of chess with you,” Song Kunlun said with a smile.

Mr. Song left the hall with Lai Fu’s support, and several other head figures departed one after the other.

“This time, your whole family has been added to the genealogy. If your father knew, he could rest in peace!” Song Kunlun remarked sentimentally.

“Haha, I think so too,” Song Ergou replied, “You just got back; don’t you need a good rest?”

“Are you trying to avoid talking to me?” Song Kunlun asked with a smile.

“No, I just think you’ve just returned, and you should catch up well with your family over there. We can talk about our matters later,” Song Ergou said.

“Alright then,” Song Kunlun nodded with a smile. He then looked at Ye Qingsi and said, “Sister-in-law, it’s been many years since we’ve met and you look more beautiful than ever.”

“Haha, and you’ve aged quite a bit!” Ye Qingsi smiled gently.

“Well, people age, don’t they?” Song Kunlun sighed and said, “In a blink of an eye, I’m over fifty. Time really flies, haha. I won’t say much more. I’m off to see my mother!”

Finishing his words, Song Kunlun headed straight to the back of the hall. As he passed by Song Yun, he paused and patted him on the shoulder, saying, “You’re doing pretty well!”

Song Yun smiled and said, “I can’t compare to you, sir!”

“Hahaha, it’s promising to have such a descendant in the Song family. To thrive for a few more decades is not a problem!”

With that, Song Kunlun walked past Song Yun, followed closely like shadows by three men, one tall, one short, and one plump. Their faces were expressionless, and as they passed Song Yun, he could feel a chilling aura from them.

These three must have had their hands stained with a lot of blood!

Song Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and pondered why Song Kunlun chose this moment to return to Beijing and did not prevent him from being added to the genealogy. He must have other schemes!

“Alright, Song Yun, that’s all for tonight. Your mother and I are heading to the room, you and Qingluan have fun by yourselves!” Song Ergou said, taking Ye Qingsi and leaving the hall as well. For a moment, only a few people were left in the hall. Of course, at this time, the Song family descendants outside could enter the hall, and they all came forward to congratulate Song Yun.

Song Yun naturally expressed modestly that everyone should learn and improve together. After all, saying such words costs nothing. As for how many of these people genuinely congratulated him, how many were just polite words, and even how many harbored malicious intent, Song Yun didn’t care. After all, in a large family with over a thousand people, you can’t expect everyone to like you and support you, can you?

Meanwhile, on the other side at the Zhao Family.

Zhao Wangquan and Elder Zhao were playing chess, and the place they chose was right in the center of the yard. Bathed in moonlight, the grandfather-grandson duo had a faint ethereal aura about them.

“Song Ergou has finally returned to the Song family!” Elder Zhao sighed and said.

“Yes, I’ve met Song Ergou.” Zhao Wangquan said, “Judging by his looks, his early life was full of hardships, but his later years will be rich and prosperous. I reckon this time, Song Kunlun’s side is in trouble!”

“Heh heh, let them fight, let them fight. Internal strife is what the Song Family loves doing most!” Elder Zhao said with a smile.

“If it weren’t for the internal fights, the current Song Family would have already become the top family and wouldn’t be suppressed by us!” Zhao Wangquan said with a smile, “But, Grandpa, we still need to express our stance.”

“Oh? What do you plan to do?” Elder Zhao asked.

“Tomorrow, I will unite with people from the other three families to protest against the Song Family’s decision to let Song Ergou into the family tree. By then, people from their side will certainly jump out, and we can just retreat and watch them fight among themselves!” Zhao Wangquan said.

“Haha, not bad, that’s a good plan, go ahead and do as you see fit, General!” Elder Zhao said, placing the cannon in the middle route on the chessboard.

Zhao Wangquan’s face froze for a moment, then he said helplessly, “Ginger is spicier when it’s older!”

“Hahaha!”

At this moment, in the Zhou Family, Zhou Guang was sitting in front of a big table devouring food. At this time, a subordinate came in from outside, whispered something in Zhou Guang’s ear, and Zhou Guang, holding a pig’s trotter in one hand and a bottle of red wine in the other, said, “Ignore them, I’ll do whatever Zhao Wangquan does!”

About half an hour later, Zhao Wangquan, Li Xu, and Zhou Guang gathered together.

“Where’s Hunshi?” Zhao Wangquan asked curiously when he saw Li Xu coming alone, as Tang Hunshi and Li Xu were like him and Zhou Guang, always in pairs. This time, Li Xu came alone.

“I don’t know what kind of madness that idiot got into, he didn’t answer my calls. Someone went to find him, and that guy just stayed at home and wouldn’t come out, saying that we shouldn’t call him for anything in the future. I really don’t understand what’s wrong with him!” Li Xu said frustratedly. Tang Hunshi used to be a very handy gun; whenever there was something inappropriate for him to handle, he would let Tang Hunshi do it and take the blame. Unexpectedly, Tang Hunshi outright refused this time and even said he wouldn’t contact him in the future, signaling a break-up. Losing this ‘gun’ would indeed be quite a regret for Li Xu.

“Since he’s not coming, let’s just forget it!” Zhao Wangquan said, “Anyway, the four families are united, that won’t change. Tomorrow our three families can send a notice to the Song Family.”

“Hmm, regarding the specific content of the notice, Zhao Wangquan, you handle it. You’re stronger in this area.” Li Xu said.

“Sure, no problem.” Zhao Wangquan nodded and said, “Since Song Yun also joined Song Ergou in the Song Family Tree, we have to be more cautious in dealing with him moving forward. That guy is now thoroughly a member of the main branch of the Song Family.”

“What is there to fear?” Li Xu said arrogantly, “The Song Family doesn’t belong to Song Yun, he’s merely a main branch member. Among us three, who isn’t from a main branch?”

“That’s true.” Zhao Wangquan chuckled and said, “However, we can’t let Song Yun get too comfortable. If we don’t give him some trouble, he’ll forget our existence.”

“Oh? Give him trouble? He’s quite popular now, how do you plan to trouble him? Although I’m not afraid of him, I don’t want to get in the way unnecessarily, that’s just a waste of time.” Li Xu said.

“I just got word that one of Song Yun’s women is in Beijing, seems to be hosting at CCTV, and tonight she’s playing cards at one of my locations.” Zhao Wangquan said with a sly smile, “Don’t you think it’s a great opportunity?”

“Zhao Wangquan, you don’t plan to do something to Song Yun’s woman, do you?” Li Xu asked, squinting his eyes.

“Who knows?”

“What do you plan to do then? Play with his woman and then kill her?” Li Xu asked with a mischievous grin.

“I wouldn’t want Song Yun to come after me. Although it seems like we’re really at odds through these fights, fundamentally, our enmity isn’t that deep, not to the point of a life-or-death struggle. If I were to play with his woman and then kill her, do you believe Song Yun would come to the Zhao Family tomorrow and kill me, taking blood along with him?” Zhao Wangquan asked.

“I believe that; for that guy, his woman is his reverse scale. We don’t need to bring things to a breaking point now, haha!” Li Xu laughed, “What do you plan to do then?”

“It’s simple. Since Song Yun’s woman is playing cards at my place, if I don’t create some trouble for her, it would really be a disservice to her!” Zhao Wangquan said as he picked up the phone and made a call.

At this moment, Song Yun was talking to Qingluan about yesterday’s event involving Song Luoshen, and connecting it to Song Dong’s support for Song Mei Qin today, Song Yun said, “Looks like Song Dong and Song Mei Qin are in cahoots!”

“Yes, Song Dong didn’t used to talk or meddle in affairs that much before!” Qingluan said, “But this time, I don’t know why, he stood by Song Mei Qin. I also think that my uncle’s betrayal in the Jiang Region could somehow be related to Song Dong!”

“I feel the same way!” Song Yun said, “At that time, only Song Dong could have kept track of my dad’s whereabouts, and originally when Song Mei Qin sent my dad to the Jiang Region, it was probably because Song Dong was on her side, so she felt at ease sending my dad there!”