Today's Flying Phoenix Mountain was truly a gathering of distinguished guests.
Almost every important figure in Rongcheng was present.
Starting from six in the morning, hundreds of greeters were already outside the Bai family's manor, welcoming the arriving guests.
"Chairman of Feihong Group presents a pair of bronze wine vessels!"
"The Wang family of Qingshan presents a Shou Shan stone teapot!"
"President of Qingfu Chamber of Commerce presents a Kangxi period Doucai infant scene plate!"
The guests not only came, but they also arrived with great fanfare, presenting gifts first. If the gifts were deemed insufficient, they might even be turned away by the Bai family!
Even so, hundreds of people entered the Bai family manor, making the grounds lively and bustling.
In an inconspicuous corner, Lin Ruofu sat. Though dressed in a suit with a corsage on his chest, his face showed no happiness.
He had been brought here last night.
As the father of the bride, he was naturally one of the protagonists of the wedding. However, he displayed no joy, only a face full of worry.
Several Bai family subordinates stayed close behind him.
Lin Ruofu knew that his daughter was being held under soft confinement by the Bai family, yet as her father, he was powerless.
He wished to seek help from the Lushan Sect, to find Lu Jing Sheng for assistance, but the Bai family had completely cut off his contact with the outside world.
Now, he could only place his hope in Yan Shou Yi.
This young man had once sworn before him to protect Lin Zhitong, even at the cost of his own life.
Now that Lin Zhitong was about to be married, where was that young man?
Would he come?
At this moment, a middle-aged couple walked towards Lin Ruofu.
They appeared completely at ease with their surroundings, and the passing Bai family subordinates treated them with utmost respect.
This couple was the current patriarch and matriarch of the Bai family.
Bai Aoguang and Fang Qiong.
Bai Aoguang, living up to his name, had an arrogant expression, but his wife, Fang Qiong, seemed to carry herself with even more authority than him.
Fang Qiong was the elder sister of Fang Qiu, the so-called daughter of the Four Symbols Sect.
In reality, Fang Qiong was the adopted daughter of Tong Jingcheng. Tong Jingcheng had cultivated her into a confidante, and after she married Bai Aoguang, he indirectly controlled the Bai family through her.
Within the vast Bai family, even Bai Muyu’s words held no weight; only when Tong Jingcheng spoke did his words matter.
At this moment, Bai Aoguang and Fang Qiong approached Lin Ruofu and said, feigning affection:
"Brother-in-law, there's no need to be nervous. Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we will ensure your daughter has a grand and beautiful wedding!"
Lin Ruofu swallowed and said, "I just want to see my daughter. Where is she?"
Fang Qiong sneered, "The bride is naturally in the place where the bride should be. You will see her during the ceremony later."
Lin Ruofu's eyes held deep fear. Although he was a renowned chairman of a chamber of commerce outside, he knew in his heart that in front of these people from the Bai family, he was merely an ordinary man.
He had no power to resist.
So, he could only plead, "Whatever you intend to do, please do not harm my daughter..."
"Look at what you're saying. From now on, your daughter is also our daughter," Bai Aoguang said with a sinister grin.
Listening to the veiled barbs from Bai Aoguang and Fang Qiong made Lin Ruofu's already worried heart even heavier.
The two of them were like smiling tigers, appearing to agree but already baring their fangs behind their backs, eyeing Lin Zhitong with malicious intent.
As a father, Lin Ruofu somehow found a surge of courage.
He suddenly lunged, tackling Bai Aoguang to the ground, straddling him and grabbing his neck as he roared:
"Release my daughter, or I'll take you with me!!!"
The commotion attracted the attention of the surrounding guests. They didn't know that Lin Ruofu was the bride's father and were merely surprised why he would attack the hosts.
Bai Aoguang, lying on the ground, showed no panic or tension. Instead, he chuckled:
"Lin Ruofu, be content. Your daughter is about to marry a great figure. This is a blessing from your past three lifetimes! Among all the girls in my Bai family, none have met the requirements yet!"
Fang Qiong stepped forward and grabbed Lin Ruofu by the neck.
Though a woman, her strength was astonishing. She directly lifted Lin Ruofu and slammed him hard onto the ground!
"Lin Ruofu, know your place. The reason you're still alive now is entirely due to your daughter's obedience and thoughtfulness. But if you continue to be ungrateful, don't blame us for spilling your blood on this joyous occasion."
Lin Ruofu lay on the ground, his face filled with anger and self-reproach.
Why am I just an ordinary person?
I can't even protect my own daughter!
Yan Shou Yi, where are you!
Didn't you promise to protect my daughter!
Show yourself!
Suddenly.
The sound of rotors grew from distant to near.
Lin Ruofu couldn't help but look up at the sky.
In the distance, five helicopters were rapidly approaching the Bai family manor.
From the astonished expressions of Bai Aoguang and Fang Qiong, it was clear they had no idea who was on those helicopters.
For some reason, Lin Ruofu suddenly felt that the people in the helicopters might be Yan Shou Yi.
Clinging to a shred of hope, his eyes fixed intently on the helicopters.
Inside one of the helicopters, the pilot frowned and said, "Mr. Yan, the space below is too narrow, and it's full of people. There are no conditions for landing!"
Yan Shou Yi glanced down. Although the Bai family manor was spacious, it was now crowded with guests, and asking them to clear a path seemed unrealistic.
"No need to land. Just find a spot and hover."
"Understood!"
The helicopter slowed down and gradually hovered twenty meters above the manor.
Everyone was still curious about who could make such a grand entrance with helicopters when something was suddenly thrown from one of the aircraft.
THUD!!!
The dark object plummeted to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, startling the guests who scrambled to get out of the way.
"What is that? A bomb?"
"Who has the Bai family offended to come and cause trouble on such a happy day!"
"I think I see it... it's a bell!"
As the dust settled, everyone saw that what had been thrown from the helicopter was indeed a large bell!
Who would dare to present a bell on the Bai family's wedding day?
Wasn't this a blatant insult to the Bai family?!
Could the people arriving by helicopter be enemies of the Bai family?!
The pilot called out, "Mr. Yan, we've reached the hovering position. How do you want to get down now?"
"Simple. Jump."
"Ah?"
Long Feicheng immediately grabbed onto anything he could, forcing a smile. "Brother Yan, perhaps you could reconsider? I, Long Feicheng, fear no mountain of knives or sea of fire, but I am terrified of heights!"
Xue Kai said coldly, "If we don't jump now, it will be too late to get up there."
Zhang Shantong chuckled, "Don't worry, I'll guide you down."
Long Feicheng shook his head frantically, his head almost rattling like a wind chime. "I... I suddenly don't feel well in my stomach. Perhaps you all should go first. I'll catch up after I've taken care of this!"
"I'll wait for you below!"
Before the pilot could react, Yan Shou Yi suddenly leaped out of the cabin!
He wasn't wearing a parachute!
The people below, seeing someone jump from the helicopter, were also greatly alarmed.
They expected to see a gruesome scene, but to their surprise, the person landed with a thud and was perfectly fine!
Having jumped from a height of twenty meters, Yan Shou Yi only felt a slight numbness in his legs.
He straightened up and adjusted his slightly disheveled tie.
Immediately after, Zhang Shantong, along with Xue Kai and a terrified Long Feicheng who was close to wetting himself, also landed safely.
The wedding crasher squad had all touched down!
The pilot watched, dumbfounded, but quickly recovered and directed the helicopters to withdraw.
Long Feicheng, who had been petrified, immediately sneered upon landing and finding himself unharmed:
"Bai Muyu, Bai Yusheng, come out and welcome your four grandpas!"
Xue Kai beside him stared in disbelief, wondering how Long Feicheng could turn into such a braggart so quickly.
Hadn't he been on the verge of soiling himself just moments ago?
Yan Shou Yi walked over to the ancient bell, patted its side, and said with a smile to everyone, "Everyone, please don't be nervous or panicked. We're just here to deliver a gift."
A twitch ran through everyone's lips.
Deliver a gift? Deliver a bell?
Just say you're looking for trouble!
The moment Lin Ruofu saw Yan Shou Yi appear, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Regardless of the outcome today, at least Yan Shou Yi truly loved Lin Zhitong.
As a father, he hadn't made the wrong choice by entrusting his daughter to a reliable man.
However—
The Bai family was so powerful. Could Yan Shou Yi and his three companions really snatch Lin Zhitong away?