Dragon King Palace (Also Known As: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law)

Under the eyes of everyone, being rejected so directly by Nangong Qingcheng left Jian Yu somewhat at a loss.

His expression changed several times, but in the end, he managed to control his anger well and said with a smile, "Miss Qingcheng, you exaggerate. Among friends, how is there any talk of 'avoiding suspicion'? Miss Qingcheng can't possibly stop having friends of the opposite sex just because of her fiancé?"

His smile was still very graceful yet carried a sense of aggression.

Using this banquet to put pressure on the love-at-first-sight Nangong Qingcheng was a carefully planned strategy, and he wouldn't allow any mistakes to occur!

"Young Master Jian, we are not familiar with each other; we've only met once. I don't think we count as friends," Nangong Qingcheng said calmly.

"You little brat, what are you saying? Don't talk nonsense!" Wu Peixia was displeased when she saw her daughter speaking disrespectfully and immediately scolded her.

At the same time, the follower behind Jian Yu was incredibly indignant!

In his view, Nangong Qingcheng's behavior was the epitome of ungratefulness. Young Master Jian came to the Nangong Family as a high honor, and yet Nangong Qingcheng acted high and mighty?

"Heh heh, from what I understand, Miss Qingcheng, your fiancé seems to have gone missing. I've heard some things about him, and I think he must feel he isn't worthy of you, hence he left to give you freedom—it must be said, he knows himself well," Jian Yu said again, this time with a tone that was less polite and more schadenfreude.

"Young Master Jian, my fiancé's whereabouts are uncertain, but I believe the relevant authorities will eventually find him. This is a family matter, and I hope Young Master Jian will refrain from making presumptuous comments." Nangong Qingcheng's expression remained calm yet unyielding.

"Impudent!"

The follower behind Jian Yu finally couldn't bear it anymore and stepped forward in anger: "Nangong Qingcheng, who the hell do you think you are? Young Master Jian invited you to accompany him, and you're still finding excuses? Acting all high and mighty? Everyone knows in Binhai, your man Jiang Feng is a worthless piece of trash, not even fit to lick Young Master Jian's shoes, and you dare offend Young Master Jian for him? Are you out of your mind?"

"Qiangzi, shut up!" Jian Yu snorted, pretending to be dissatisfied and scolded him.

"Young Master Jian, am I wrong? For you to grace the Nangong Family with your presence today, it's a huge honor for them! And this bitch doesn't know when she's well off, thinking her shit is made of gold?" The man known as Qiangzi continued to curse angrily.

Both of them were in perfect sync, thoroughly humiliating the Nangong Family!

Hearing Qiangzi's disrespectful words, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became awkward, with Nangong Rong and other members of the Nangong Family unable to maintain their composure and not knowing what to do.

And as the target of the insults, Nangong Qingcheng, for the first time being scolded so harshly, felt her composure shaken despite her upbringing, her body trembled with anger, and her face tightened.

Next to her, Nangong Honghu's expression turned sour and he said in a deep voice, "Young Master Jian, today the generous gift from the Jian Family is appreciated, but the Nangong Family's humble home is too small to accommodate two grand Buddhas, please leave early!"

Mm?

Hearing this, Jian Yu couldn't suppress his anger any longer. He didn't even bother with the pretense, coldly saying, "Old Sir Nangong, what do you mean? Are you asking me to leave?"

"Nangong Honghu, how dare you! Do you think you can afford to offend Young Master Jian? I advise you to be wise, terminate the engagement between Nangong Qingcheng and that worthless Jiang Feng from today onwards, and fulfill the match between our Young Master and Nangong Qingcheng, otherwise, your Nangong Family will suffer the consequences!" Qiangzi, as Jian Yu's henchman, barked louder than his master, cursing directly!

"Who will suffer the consequences?"

Suddenly!

From the rear door of the banquet hall, a cold voice came through.

Though not loud, the voice inexplicably shook everyone's hearts, causing them to look in that direction.

Just outside the back door, the son-in-law who had mysteriously disappeared for a month and vanished from the world walked in leisurely.

His sudden appearance not only surprised the guests but also caught the Nangong Family off guard!

Having vanished without a trace for a month, what had he been doing?

Why has he returned unexpectedly at such a crucial moment?

"Xiao Feng!"

On the platform, Nangong Honghu seemed somewhat excited upon seeing Jiang Feng, and a strong sense of concern emerged.

He very much wanted to know what had happened to Jiang Feng over this past month!

However, he knew it wasn't the time to ask.

"Old Master, I'm back." Jiang Feng nodded mildly to Nangong Honghu and gave a rare smile.

In the Nangong Family, he had deep feelings for Old Sir Nangong, and without Old Man Nangong, he would have starved to death years ago.

Nangong Qingcheng also looked at Jiang Feng with bright eyes, her brows knitted slightly, wanting to say something but holding back.

"Damn it! Why did you, this waste, come back?" Qiangzi was annoyed seeing Jiang Feng appear in such an inopportune situation.

"It seems you didn't want me back?" Jiang Feng calmly looked at Qiangzi.

"Damn it, what does your coming or going matter?" Qiangzi angrily approached Jiang Feng, "Bastard, let me tell you, if you know what's good for you, you'll hurry up and leave. Even if Nangong Qingcheng is a pretentious bitch, being favored by Young Master Jian is her blessing, and you'd better bow out. Otherwise, neither you nor the Nangong Family will have a good ending…"

Before he finished speaking--

"Smack!!!

What greeted him was a thunderous slap!

Before everyone's eyes, Jiang Feng neatly and swiftly slapped Qiangzi across the face as if swatting a fly.

"Crunch!"

After the crisp sound, there was the sound of bones breaking, and Qiangzi's half-face immediately caved in, bloodied and mangled, as he spiraled back, blood spurting from his mouth.

"Bang!"

"Thud--"

Qiangzi's body slammed into a table draped with white cloth, overturning it, glasses and plates with fruits and snacks crashed to the floor, shattering everywhere, cutting him with numerous gashes, bloodstained.

"Uh..."

The sudden scene instantly silenced the banquet hall, the eerie silence allowed everyone to hear each other's breathing!

They doubted their own eyes, was this scene real?

The son-in-law of the Nangong Family, who was always viewed as a worthless coward, had just slapped Young Master Jian's follower into submission?

Is this a joke?

To their knowledge, Jiang Feng was an absolute loser in the Nangong Family, forever stooped because of his status as a son-in-law, often being timid and defeated. He had no chance to speak in any important situations in the Nangong Family and never stood out to speak!

What happened today? He's replaced Young Master Jian and suddenly became the star of the banquet?

Nobody knew that Jiang Feng held back with that slap; otherwise, he could have blown Qiangzi's head with one strike!

After all, it was Old Sir Nangong's 60th birthday, and Jiang Feng didn't want to dirty the floor.

Dusting off his hands, Jiang Feng, as if doing something trivial, turned to Jian Yu and said, "I'll give you a chance, take your mad dog, and vanish from here quickly, or else—I'll throw you out!"

"You--" Jian Yu glared, staring intently at Jiang Feng!

If someone had told him before that the lowly son-in-law of the Nangong Family dared to act out against him, he would have believed they insulted him, and would retaliate accordingly, ensuring that person was unrecognizable even by their mother!

But now, this scene happened truly and right before his eyes! It filled him with disbelief and humiliation!

The other party was just a good-for-nothing son-in-law, how dare he act so arrogantly?

Could it be just bluffing?

Yes! A cornered rabbit would bite; even a dog would jump over a wall when pushed!

"Jiang Feng, I know you, but you don't seem to understand the situation here, nor realize who you are speaking with!" After figuring it out, Jian Yu regained his domineering posture!

He had every reason to underestimate Jiang Feng, even thinking that he could crush Jiang Feng with a finger!

"I'll count to three, don't test my patience, one!" Jiang Feng said expressionless.

"Heh, bastard, you sure know how to flatter yourself! But I didn't come for you today, don't try to gain presence like a jumping jack, your status as a son-in-law of the Nangong Family doesn't give you the right to get me to leave!" Jian Yu scoffed with disdain.

"Two!" Jiang Feng remained indifferent, continuing to count.

"Nangong Honghu, I advise you to reconsider one last time regarding the possibility of me being with your granddaughter! Otherwise, it means publicly dishonoring me and my father, and the Jian Family's wrath is not something you can handle!"

Jian Yu didn't want to deal with Jiang Feng anymore and coldly addressed Nangong Honghu on the platform!

"Young Master Jian, when it comes to Qingcheng's marriage, there is no need for reconsideration. Long ago, I accepted Xiao Feng into the Nangong Family as a son-in-law and betrothed Qingcheng to him. I'm too old, my ears are light, and I can't afford to go back on my words, and I hope you understand." Nangong Honghu shook his head and refused decisively.

"Dad!" Wu Peixia hurriedly exclaimed, wanting to say something but was stopped by Nangong Honghu's stern gaze!

"Haha, what a light ear, Nangong Honghu! I'll be sure to pass your words to my father. If your Nangong Family loses its footing in Binhai in the future, know it's the price for your stance!"

A threat!

A blatant threat!

The situation had escalated too far!

The Jian Family intended to hold the Nangong Family to death!

Those present had no doubt; given the Jian Family's power, status, and wealth in Binhai, the consequences mentioned by Jian Yu weren't impossible. Nangong Honghu's earlier statements brought a disaster upon the Nangong Family!

At that moment, they all looked towards Old Sir Nangong, with a common question in mind: For Jiang Feng, this son-in-law, was it worth it?

"Three!" Without waiting for everyone to unravel their doubts, Jiang Feng's count reached three.

He swiftly moved, clutching Jian Yu's neck like an iron pincer, rendering him unable to utter a word.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Jiang Feng grabbed Jian Yu by the throat, lifting him as if he were a dog, and strode outside.

Jian Yu, ashamed and furious, struggled desperately, but he couldn't shake Jiang Feng's iron-like arms, like a flea hanging on a tree!

In the public eye, the lowly son-in-law of the Nangong Family flung the unattainably high Young Master Jian out of the banquet hall as if he were trash!