Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 841 - 842: The Family Head’s Aura

Chapter 841: Chapter 842: The Family Head’s Aura

The Zhou Family really did send people, and not just the Zhou Family, but also the Cao Family and the Zhao Family.

Coming from the Zhou Family was Zhou Yuanbing’s elder, Zhou Zhengfang, from the Cao Family was the Head of the Cao Family, Cao Fengqing, and from the Zhao Family was also the Family Head, Zhao Wenqiang.

Although Zhou Zhengfang is not the Family Head, as a member of a major family in Beijing, his status is even greater than that of Cao Fengqing and Zhao Wenqiang.

Of course, there were also the three young ones who had been beaten up.

In the Song family’s living room, Song Xiaodong greeted a group of people with dark faces with a smile, and said, "What brings you to our Su Family, if not a gust of wind? This is such an honor for us."

Cao Fengqing is a man in his seventies, and at this moment, his face darkened as he directly said, "Patriarch Song, your Su Family has beaten our people. Don’t you think you owe us an explanation?"

Song Xiaodong immediately responded with a look of surprise, "Has something like that happened? Just now I was thinking you brought the younger generation out for some experience, and yet you have with you three such bizarre-looking individuals. It turns out they were beaten."

Su Yuya originally felt overwhelmed by the presence of so many important figures, but upon hearing Song Xiaodong’s words, she couldn’t help but feel secretly delighted. The Family Head really knew how to put on a convincing act.

Cao Fengqing said in a deep voice, "Since Patriarch Song is not aware of the situation, then let them explain it."

Cao Jun immediately stood up and said, "That day, Zhou Yuanbing, Zhao Huaping, and I went out to sing songs, then we got into a dispute with Su Qingmiao, we’d all had a few drinks, and fight broke out. Normally a fight wouldn’t be a big deal, but on the second day, Su Qingmiao brought two more people with him and gave the three of us a good beating, nearly killing us."

Song Xiaodong squinted at the three people, whose faces were now swollen like pig’s heads. Su Qingmiao really didn’t hold back when hitting people.

"You mean to say, it was Su Qingmiao who beat you guys up?"

Cao Jun said loudly, "Yes, it was him who did the beating!"

"I know of Su Qingmiao as well. How could he possibly have the skills to beat all three of you?"

Cao Jun replied at once, "He brought two people with him, both of them experts. They injured our Family Guards and finally, they pinned us down and just let him beat us."

Cao Fengqing said gravely, "Patriarch Song, such a generous deployment of highly skilled Family Guards indeed."

Song Xiaodong said immediately, "This matter is not yet clear to me. Go! Bring Su Xiaoliu to me, I want to find out what has happened."

Shortly after, Su Qingmiao hurried over, glaring angrily at Cao Jun and the others.

Song Xiaodong said, "Was it you who beat them?"

Su Qingmiao, tilting his head back, replied, "Indeed!"

Cao Jun angrily said, "You heard him admit it."

"Such fine upbringing from the Cao Family." Song Xiaodong glanced at Cao Jun indifferently.

Cao Jun’s heart skipped a beat. Looking at Song Xiaodong who appeared even younger than him, he subconsciously placed Song Xiaodong at his level, hence his unhesitant words. But with that rebuke, it was as if their family’s reputation had been tarnished.

Zhou Zhengfang then interjected solemnly, "Since he has admitted to it, Patriarch Song, then hand him over to us."

Song Xiaodong indifferently said, "This matter doesn’t seem right, does it? Although Xiaoliu has admitted to acting, the whole story is only coming from your side at present. I need to hear what Su Xiaoliu has to say. Xiaoliu, recount the entire incident. If it is indeed your fault, I will not indulge you. However, if it is not your fault, then no matter who comes, intending to take you away from the Su Family, it’s not going to happen."

Zhou Zhengfang’s expression changed, as this was a clear statement of Song Xiaodong’s stance. In such a conflict, both parties would naturally claim to be in the right, and Su Xiaoliu would no doubt argue his case.

Zhou Zhengfang gestured dismissively, "I don’t want to hear about the reasons anymore. But our member from the Zhou Family was beaten up in Minghe by someone from your Su Family. You have to give an explanation to the Zhou Family. Regardless of right or wrong, our Zhou Family will absolutely not tolerate outsiders dealing with our matters."

This was outright using the family’s power to press others.

Song Xiaodong met Zhou Zhengfang’s gaze, speaking slowly but with sharp eyes, "Is the Zhou Family trying to pressure others by the power of their reputation?"

Zhou Zhengfang’s gaze also sharpened as he said, "So what if we are? Patriarch Song, are you really willing to become enemies with the Zhou Family over a junior?"

Song Xiaodong spoke even more slowly, "Are you saying that if I don’t hand over Xiaoliu for you to deal with, the Zhou Family will consider my Su Family an enemy?"

"So what if we do?" Zhou Zhengfang looked at Song Xiaodong arrogantly, trying to impose his resolve and pressure.

Cao Fengqing sneered, "Patriarch Song, you might rule in Minghe, but in front of the Zhou Family, it would be best if your Su Family is not so arrogant."

All of a sudden, Song Xiaodong laughed heartily, "I’m arrogant? You come to my Su Family’s door demanding a person without any proof or investigation. Do you have the slightest respect for my Su Family? Since you do not respect us, why should we treat you with courtesy? What kind of game do you think you’re playing? Do you think I, Song Xiaodong, don’t understand? You really think the Su Family is so soft that you can mold it as you please? Show our guests out!"

The last two words were uttered by Song Xiaodong in a forceful shout, a sweeping gesture of his hand dismissing any cordiality towards these people.

Zhou Zhengfang’s complexion changed, and he said, "Patriarch Song, you’d better think carefully. If we walk away like this today, you’re going to face serious consequences."

Song Xiaodong’s eyes widened as he shouted, "Enough of your bluster, get out!"

Zhou Zhengfang’s face turned ashen green. As a member of a prominent family, this was the first time anyone had told him to get lost. Furious to the point of turning blue, he pointed trembling fingers at Song Xiaodong, stammering, "You... you... you... "

Cao Fengqing angrily said, "Patriarch Song, by doing this you are completely disregarding us. The disgrace of today, shall be returned in double in the future!"

Zhao Wenqiang’s lips twitched. Although he wasn’t as prominent as the other two, Song Xiaodong’s attitude was a blow to his ego as well. He snorted coldly, yet did not speak up.

"Rest assured, you won’t have that day. Your Cao Family comes to our Su Family’s territory to flaunt your power. You really think the Su Family is an easy target. I’ll give you a deadline: within a week, whether it’s your businesses or your personal connections, I want all of it out of Minghe. If there’s even a single one left in Minghe, the Su Family will certainly not be courteous."

Cao Fengqing’s face changed drastically, and he shouted, "Are you declaring an all-out war?"

"So what if I am?" Song Xiaodong’s gaze then turned to Zhao Wenqiang, with a cold huff, he said, "Mr. Zhao, you’d better think clearly about what you should do."

At that moment, Zhao Wenqiang’s face turned instantly pale green. Suddenly at the center of the whirlpool, if he failed to handle the situation properly and chose the wrong side, the Zhao Family could easily fall.