Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 976 - 977: Shameless Scoundrel

Chapter 976: Chapter 977: Shameless Scoundrel

Su Qingmiao had an immense admiration for Song Xiaodong and absolute loyalty toward him. The Su Family’s behavior had long made him feel significantly displeased, especially Su Qingyuan, who even aspired to become the Family Head, which infuriated him even more.

Already suppressing a stomach full of anger, now the Qiao Family and Zhou Family had begun using oppressive tactics to suppress him, making it unbearable for him. He leapt up, pointing at Su Qingyuan and yelling, "Su Qingyuan, who the hell do you think you are? This is our Su Family. You’re using outsiders to take me down—are you planning to revolt against the Su Family?"

Su Qingyuan, in turn, had long been dissatisfied with Su Qingmiao. In his heart, Su Qingmiao was nothing more than an incompetent opportunist who had ingratiated himself with Song Xiaodong to attain such a position in the Su Family.

"I’m going to detain this lapdog serving Song Xiaodong right now. You’ve forgotten your own surname. If I don’t take you down, how can we restore the Su Family’s reputation? Seize him!"

Among the experts brought by the Qiao and Zhou families, two immediately rushed forward and captured Su Xiaoliu.

Su Qingmiao roared angrily and struggled desperately, but those two experts grabbed his arms as easily as holding a chick. He had no ability to resist and could only grit his teeth and curse, "Su Qingyuan, you bastard! If you dare lay a hand on me, the Family Head won’t let you off when he returns!"

Su Yuya’s eyes flared wide as she shouted, "Su Qingyuan, how dare you use outsiders to act against members of the Su Family!"

Su Qingyuan did feel somewhat afraid of Su Yuya. After all, Su Yuya had practically been in charge of the Su Family for some time, overseeing both big and small matters. Her authority within the Su Family was steadily growing.

At this moment, Su Chengquan interjected, "Yuya, you need to think carefully. We’re restoring the Su Family’s legacy now. By opposing us like this, have you given your heart entirely to Song Xiaodong?"

"What are you saying?" Su Yuya slapped the table, erupting in anger.

Su Chengquan sneered and said, "Women are naturally inclined to favor outsiders. In all major families, it’s always the men who take precedence. When women marry out, they always lean toward their husband’s family. Since Song Xiaodong took the reins of the Su Family, he has favored you immensely. Don’t tell us there’s nothing personal between you two?"

Su Yuya’s face turned livid as she snapped back, "Su Chengquan, are you trying to smear me with filthy accusations?"

Su Chengquan curled his lips disdainfully and said, "Do you think we’re fools? That Song Xiaodong is known for his lustful habits. You’re by his side day in and day out. Is it possible for nothing to have occurred between you two? Moreover, Song Xiaodong consistently relies on his women. If there wasn’t something between you, would he elevate you so prominently? And... If you truly have no relationship with him, why are you still defending him so stubbornly now? Yuya, you’re a married woman, and your husband is a prominent figure. While people have tacitly ignored this for a while, your current obsession is guaranteeing your husband will lose all his face!"

"Fine, fine!" Su Yuya clenched her fists and said coldly, "Su Chengquan, I truly underestimated you. For the sake of power and profit, you can even slander your own sister like this."

Su Chengquan sneered, "Whether it’s slander or not, everyone knows the truth in their hearts. Yuya, I’ve considered your status as my sister by speaking to you like this. But let me inform you, we’ve come fully prepared this time. You have no chance of turning the tables. From now on, no one loyal to Song Xiaodong will remain in the Su Family."

Su Yuya let out a cold laugh and suddenly stood up, shouting, "Su Family Guards, where are you!"

The Su Family members reacted as if shocked. Su Yuya was summoning the Su Family guards, clearly ready to escalate things into an outright confrontation.

Yet, after her call, a long moment passed without any sign of the Su Family guards. Su Chengquan burst into laughter and said, "Yuya, I’m also part of the Su Family—how could I not know about the strength of our Family guards? The Qiao and Zhou families have already brought a large batch of experts. No one from the Su Family’s rear courtyard will be coming out."

Su Yuya fixed her eyes on Su Chengquan and said slowly, "Impressive, truly impressive. You’ve thought this through meticulously. But you’re destroying the Su Family!"

"Sometimes destruction is necessary for creation. Father was provoked to death by Song Xiaodong. I’ve been bitter about letting him act as the Family Head from the very start. He stole everything from the Su Family, and now I’m taking it all back."

After pausing for a moment, Su Chengquan turned to the gathered Su Family members and declared loudly, "Everyone, have you all forgotten how Father died? If it weren’t for Song Xiaodong, could Father have passed away? Our family cannot coexist with the enemy who killed our patriarch. How long will we allow this murderer to hold power in the Su Family?"

Suddenly, Su Yuya burst into laughter and said, "Haha... What a murderer! What an irreconcilable enmity! A few months ago, you all praised the Family Head as if it came naturally. Now that something has happened to him, you twist your words so shamelessly. I truly despise you!"

Su Chengquan snorted, "Only a woman like you who got into bed with our father’s enemy would conveniently forget his death entirely. Su Yuya, I ask you once more—what is your decision?"

"Fine! You ask me, and I’ll tell you—I’m forever loyal to Song Xiaodong. Even if he’s dead, I recognize him as the Family Head. You and your son aren’t fit to even carry his shoes!"

Su Chengquan’s face twisted into a vicious expression as he roared angrily, "Fine! Since you’re so stubborn, I won’t show mercy anymore. Take all of Song Xiaodong’s women into custody!"

Su Yuya’s face darkened. She shouted, "You dare touch the Family Head’s women?"

"So what if I’ve detained them? They’re not part of the Su Family. They’ve ruled over us for far too long. Now it’s time for them to pay!"

Su Qingyuan immediately chimed in arrogantly, "That’s right. Capture all of those women. We must seek justice for Grandfather’s death!"

Zhou Zhengzhu laughed heartily and added, "Well said. But such beauties shouldn’t be wasted. How about handing them over to me, Su Family Head? What do you think?"

Being addressed as "Family Head" made Su Qingyuan feel giddy. He quickly replied, "No problem, no problem. I leave it all in your hands."

"Including Su Yuya," Zhou Zhengfang added, gesturing toward Su Yuya.

The Su Family members all turned to look at Su Qingyuan in unison. Without hesitation, Su Qingyuan said, "Sure, sure. She’s yours too!"

The faces of the Su Family members instantly changed. Su Qingyuan had even betrayed his own family—his shamelessness knew no bounds...