Four cars in total, and quite a few people had arrived.
"Who is it, barging into the courtyard so late at night? How audacious and presumptuous!" Liu Hongguo snorted, setting down his cup.
Just as he was about to get up and go outside, Liu Feiyan and Liu Guohao strode in, accompanied by seven or eight guards.
The most eye-catching among them was the young man beside Liu Feiyan.
This short, thin young man walked with a limp, yet he was adorned in gold and silver. On his hands alone, he wore three large agate rings, and a thick gold necklace hung around his neck, exuding an air of a nouveau riche.
However, behind this short, thin, and even somewhat ugly, awkward youth were two personal middle-aged bodyguards with incredibly sharp gazes. These two were far more imposing than the seven or eight guards behind them.
Xiao Yunlong had initially thought the Shang family had come to cause trouble, but he hadn't expected it to be Liu Feiyan and Liu Guohao. He shook his head, too lazy to pay them much mind, and picked up his chopsticks to eat.
"Oh, you've prepared such a lavish meal, and even brought out your aged cellar stock. Could it be you received news in advance that I'd be bringing the Shang family young master back?" Liu Feiyan said with a smile, her snake-like waist swaying as she walked over.
Liu Hongguo said sternly, "You two come back, fine, but why make such a commotion? And who are these people?"
The short, thin young man stepped forward and said, "You must be Old Master Liu. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Shang Dong, from the Shang family."
"The Shang family? Which Shang family?" Liu Hongguo frowned.
Liu Feiyan said mockingly, "Old man, have you really lost your mind? Is there another Shang family in Sucheng?"
Liu Hongguo's expression changed. He looked meaningfully at the ugly and vulgar young man before him. He naturally knew about the Shang family in Sucheng, but what he didn't know was when Liu Feiyan had gotten involved with the Shang family.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan could no longer sit still. She stood up and said, "You just said you were bringing this Shang family young master back. What do you mean by that?"
Liu Feiyan smiled charmingly, "I almost forgot. I'm officially informing you all that Young Master Shang and I are engaged. In three days, we will hold a grand wedding. I've returned tonight mainly to bring Young Master Shang to take a look, as he is now considered a son-in-law of our Liu family."
Liu Hongguo was astonished, "What did you say? You're engaged to this Shang family young master? And you're getting married soon?"
"Old man, you must not have expected this, right?"
Liu Feiyan snorted, her face filled with mockery. "Don't you always think I'm inferior to that little slut Liu Ruyan? Especially since Liu Ruyan has the backing of that useless Xiao Yunlong, she's become even more arrogant and presumptuous. But now, I have a backer too, and he's a direct descendant young master of the Shang family. What else can you say, you old fool!"
"Oh, right, regarding the influence behind the Shang family, I imagine no one here knows better than you, old man?"
As she said this, Liu Feiyan was incredibly proud. She felt a sense of vindication, which was also the reason she was so eager to bring Shang Dong back tonight.
Liu Guohao also sneered, "This Shang family is one of the three great ancient aristocratic families in Sucheng. Their powerful backing is self-evident. One is a direct descendant young master of the Shang family, and the other is a live-in son-in-law who relies on his wife's support. I don't need to tell you who is superior, do I?"
Liu Hongguo's teeth ached as he heard this. He thought that this fop from the Shang family could not even be compared to Xiao Yunlong, let alone be worthy of carrying his shoes. As for the Shang family, in front of Xiao Yunlong, the King of Zhenbei, they were nothing.
However, Liu Hongguo could not say these things openly. He could only put on a look of disappointment.
Liu Ruyan then said, "To the people of Sucheng, the Shang family might seem powerful and influential, but I believe Brother Xiao is the best. No one can compare to him, and no one is worthy of being compared to him!"
Liu Feiyan laughed mockingly, "You think? What does your opinion matter? This useless son-in-law surnamed Xiao, who lives off his wife, can he compare to Young Master Shang? I'm telling you, he's not even fit to carry Young Master Shang's shoes!"
"Enough! You are not welcome here. Leave immediately, get out!" Liu Hongguo roared sternly.
In fact, Liu Hongguo did not genuinely want to drive them away. After all, no matter what, these two were his grandchildren. However, Liu Hongguo knew better than anyone that if this argument continued and angered Mr. Xiao, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"What did you say, old man? You want to drive us away? Do you know what you're doing!" Liu Feiyan glared and shouted coldly.
Shang Dong chuckled, "It's my first formal visit today, and Old Master Liu is already asking us to leave. This is a bit unreasonable, isn't it? It makes me feel like you're looking down on our Shang family, Old Master Liu!"
Although Shang Dong appeared to be speaking amicably, his words were laced with hidden barbs and a strong sense of arrogant threat.
How could Liu Hongguo not understand this? If it were in the past, he would naturally not dare to offend the Shang family easily. But now, with the King of Zhenbei of the Dragon Country behind him, he naturally wouldn't be intimidated by this small Shang family.
"Young Master Shang, you don't need to speak so sarcastically. If you are sincerely visiting tonight, then I welcome you. But if you intend to pick fault and cause trouble, then I apologize, but I cannot accompany you!" Liu Hongguo said, flicking his hand and turning his head away.
Shang Dong was stunned. He had never expected this old man to dare to defy him.
The atmosphere became slightly awkward. Liu Feiyan then turned her gaze to Xiao Yunlong, who was enjoying his meal heartily, and said with a cold laugh, "As expected of someone who lives off his wife, eating as if he's never had enough to eat in his life. Truly lacking in manners and etiquette."
Liu Ruyan reprimanded, "Brother Xiao isn't eating your rice, so it's not your place to lecture him on how he eats!"
"You little slut, you dare to lecture me!" Liu Feiyan was furious.
Just as she was about to explode, the short, ugly Shang Dong, limping, walked up to Xiao Yunlong and shouted, "Are you the useless live-in son-in-law of the Liu family? I heard you've been acting recklessly in the Liu family, relying on your martial skills, and constantly humiliating and tormenting my fiancée. Is that true?"
Xiao Yunlong remained seated, eating heartily, completely ignoring him, not even looking at him.
Seeing that he was being ignored, Shang Dong snorted, "Kid, I'm talking to you. Are your ears deaf?"
Xiao Yunlong finally looked up at him and said faintly, "Are you talking to me? I thought it was just a fly buzzing around me just now!"
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but chuckle at this.
"You scoundrel, how dare you insult me? You have a lot of nerve. Kneel down and apologize immediately. Do you hear me? Kneel down and apologize right now!"
Shang Dong acted extremely imperious and arrogant, as if demanding others to kneel was a matter of course.
Xiao Yunlong put down his chopsticks and looked sideways, sneering, "You are a son-in-law of the Liu family, and so am I. Why should I kneel to you? Is it because you are short, ugly, dark, and crippled?"
"You..." Shang Dong gritted his teeth in anger.
Liu Feiyan said with a cold laugh, "Xiao, do you think you're worthy of being a son-in-law of our Liu family? At best, you're a useless live-in son-in-law who relies on his wife. Only my husband is worthy of being the Liu family's son-in-law!"
Liu Guohao also roared, "Why are we wasting our breath on this live-in son-in-law? Let this useless Xiao kneel down and kowtow to my brother-in-law. Oh, and he should lick his shoes. Although this useless guy is good for nothing, he's barely qualified to lick his brother-in-law's shoes!"
Liu Feiyan said mockingly, "Xiao, you useless son-in-law, did you hear that? Why don't you hurry up and kneel down!"
These siblings, relying on the backing of Shang Dong, the direct descendant young master of the Shang family, had clearly returned to seek revenge on Xiao Yunlong. Of course, they also intended to show off in front of the Liu family, especially since they had been kicked out of the Liu family a couple of days ago.
Liu Hongguo, sitting in the living room, couldn't help but shake his head secretly. He thought, let them cause trouble. Especially that so-called young master of the Shang family. If he really angered Mr. Xiao, he would surely face dire consequences, and perhaps even the Shang family would suffer.
Xiao Yunlong's lips curved into a smile. He leaned back in his chair and said leisurely, "You and I are both sons-in-law of the Liu family, so we have a connection. If you've sincerely come to visit, then sit down and eat together. If you want to come here to show off, then I'm afraid you've come to the wrong person. Also, remember, I particularly dislike being disturbed while I'm eating!"
"You useless son-in-law, you're putting on airs in front of us. Who do you think you are..."
Liu Feiyan gritted her teeth and roared, but before she could finish, Xiao Yunlong slapped her flying, knocking out several of her front teeth.
"Giving you an inch, and you think you're someone important. If it weren't for your grandfather, you would have died countless times already!" Xiao Yunlong shouted coldly.
Shang Dong was utterly enraged, "Damn it, how dare you hit my woman? You useless trash deserve to die! You two, go! I want him dead!"
Liu Feiyan shrieked, "No, don't kill him yet. Break his arms and legs, then hand him over to me. I want to torture him properly, make him wish he were dead, so I can vent my hatred!"
The two sharp-eyed middle-aged bodyguards immediately stepped forward.
Because the commotion was too great, over a dozen Liu family guards had also rushed over, but Liu Hongguo had not given the order, so they dared not act.
Of course, besides the two personal bodyguards, Shang Dong had also brought eight household guards. If a fight were to break out, these Liu family guards might not be a match for the Shang family guards.
"A mere rich young master dares to be so presumptuous in front of me. Truly suicidal!" Xiao Yunlong sneered and rushed out.
The two sharp middle-aged master bodyguards, one threw a punch forward, and the other chopped horizontally with his palm, attacking Xiao Yunlong from both sides.
However, before they could even launch their attacks, with two thuds, they were sent flying by Xiao Yunlong, falling heavily into the courtyard, unable to even get up.
Shang Dong's expression changed drastically upon seeing this, his pale face instantly flushing with intense shock.
Liu Feiyan and Liu Guohao were dumbfounded, a bad premonition rising in their hearts.