Xiao Yunlong didn't even glance at the fallen Cheng Tiantong as he pulled open the car door and drove away.
Liu Ruyan sat in the passenger seat, covertly stealing glances at Xiao Yunlong as he drove.
Seeing this, Xiao Yunlong curved his lips upwards, "If you want to look, just look boldly. I'm not charging anything anyway."
Liu Ruyan's ears instantly turned red. Fortunately, the car's interior was dimly lit, so no one noticed her embarrassment.
She thought for a moment and then turned her head to ask, "Brother Xiao, I'm really curious, who exactly are you?"
Xiao Yunlong shrugged and teased, "Aren't I your Liu family's son-in-law? And... a live-in one at that!"
Liu Ruyan retorted, "I'm not asking about that. I want to know about your background before."
In the back seat, Liu Hongguo was also listening intently, clearly just as curious about the background of this short-haired young man.
Xiao Yunlong sighed leisurely, "Why ask again? Actually, brother is already a legend!"
"..." Liu Ruyan was instantly speechless, but she also knew that he clearly didn't want to reveal anything, so she didn't press further.
It was past eight in the evening when they returned to the main villa of the Liu family manor. No one had eaten dinner and everyone was hungry. The old butler, Uncle Meng, quickly went to have servants prepare the meal.
As Xiao Yunlong and the others walked into the hall, Liu Jianmin, Huang Tingting, and their family rushed in frantically.
"Old man, I heard that this bastard surnamed Xiao just killed Cheng Tiantong?" Liu Jianmin questioned as soon as he entered.
Liu Hongguo, sitting in his wheelchair, had a grim expression and gritted his teeth, "Liu Jianmin, I ask you, did you deliberately stop those dozen bodyguards from going to support the Cheng family?"
Liu Jianmin was stunned, likely not expecting this matter to be exposed.
However, his eyes darted around, and he immediately said, "Actually, Old Man, this matter is not what you think. The reason I stopped them was because I planned to take all our men and seize the opportunity to rescue Ruyan. Don't listen to Cheng Tiantong's instigation!"
"You're spouting nonsense!"
Liu Hongguo was so angry he almost stood up from his wheelchair, roaring, "I originally thought that you were my son, but I never expected you to be so devoid of humanity. You actually wanted to use Cheng Tiantong to kill me! If Mr. Xiao hadn't been here today, Ruyan and I would have been dead long ago!"
"Dad, you've really misunderstood. I thought Cheng Tiantong wouldn't dare to touch you, so I planned to take people to rescue Ruyan first. Who would have thought..."
"You don't need to explain further. Ruyan is right. Your elder brother and sister-in-law's deaths, and my poisoning earlier, you cannot escape suspicion. Tomorrow morning, I will convene a board meeting and remove you from your acting CEO position!" Liu Hongguo said, turning away, clearly utterly disappointed.
Liu Jianmin wanted to speak in explanation, but suddenly found himself at a loss for words.
At this moment, the servants brought in the dishes. Xiao Yunlong couldn't be bothered with Liu Jianmin's family. He walked to the dining room without ceremony, sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.
After a few bites, he noticed Liu Ruyan standing there blankly. Xiao Yunlong called out, "Ruyan, don't just stand there foolishly. Come and eat quickly."
Liu Ruyan had no appetite at this moment, but she still walked over and sat down, picking up her chopsticks and eating symbolically.
"It's okay, let them argue. We'll eat. It makes the food taste better," Xiao Yunlong said with a smile.
Huang Tingting exploded upon hearing this, shouting, "Xiao, don't forget your status! Even with the Old Man backing you, you're just our Liu family's son-in-law, and a live-in one who eats leftovers!"
Xiao Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "I forgot to tell you, I've had poor teeth since I was a child. Doctors say I'm particularly suited to eating leftovers."
Liu Ruyan, who was drinking porridge at the time, almost choked with laughter upon hearing this.
"You useless live-in son-in-law, you really have no shame!" Huang Tingting gnashed her teeth in anger.
"Have you said enough!"
Liu Hongguo let out a cold roar, "I almost forgot about you. At tomorrow's board meeting, I'll also remove you from your position as Financial Director!"
"What did you say? You're going to remove my Financial Director too? You old fool, I think you're clearly senile!"
Huang Tingting completely lost it, roaring, "This Xiao, he's only been in our Liu family for a few days, and you haven't even figured out his background, yet you trust him so much? And Liu Ruyan, don't forget, she's just a bastard your elder brother brought back from outside, not a direct descendant of our Liu family!"
"Shut your mouth!" Liu Hongguo was trembling with anger.
Liu Ruyan's hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly at this moment, almost dropping them.
Xiao Yunlong smiled and reached out to pat her shoulder, signaling her not to take it to heart.
Liu Feiyan also stepped forward at this time, snorting coldly, "Liu Ruyan, this bastard slut, you've doted on her like a treasure since you were young, yet you're indifferent to me. Tell me, in what way am I inferior to her? And this useless live-in son-in-law surnamed Xiao, you old fool would rather rely on him than trust us, his own family. It's truly absurd and laughable!"
"You old fool, you've clearly been bewitched by that useless live-in son-in-law and that bastard slut Liu Ruyan. You should kick them out of our Liu family immediately!" Liu Guohao grumbled.
"Get out, all of you get out!" Liu Hongguo was completely enraged, "Guards, throw them out!"
As the words fell, several bodyguards quickly entered and approached Liu Jianmin, gesturing for them to leave.
Liu Jianmin slapped one of the bodyguards, "What are you, to dare to boss me around?"
Although the bodyguard was angry, he dared not speak.
Liu Jianmin curled his lips and snorted, "Old Man, don't say I didn't warn you. This live-in son-in-law surnamed Xiao might have some ability. Although he eliminated Cheng Tiantong today, he has also offended the Hong Quan Sect because of it. Who is Master Hong Thirteen? He's a ruthless character in Su City's underworld! Can he easily let this go?"
"If I were you, I'd kick this useless Xiao out right now and distance ourselves from him. Otherwise, if the Hong Quan Sect comes looking for trouble, our Liu family will inevitably be implicated by him!"
After speaking, Liu Jianmin waved his hand and turned to leave.
Liu Hongguo's face turned ashen with anger.
However, at this moment, a servant suddenly ran in hurriedly shouting, "Bad news, Master! Some people have arrived outside, claiming to be from the Hong Quan Sect!"
"People from the Hong Quan Sect are here? So soon, how many are there?" Liu Hongguo asked in shock.
"There are four of them. They haven't come in, they just sent word saying they want Mr. Xiao to go to the Hongmen Tavern tonight to give them an explanation. Also, they said, they also said..." The servant stammered at this point.
"What else did they say?"
"They also said that if Mr. Xiao doesn't go tonight or tries to escape, then tomorrow the Hong Quan Sect will bring all their forces and flatten our Liu family!"
After saying this, the servant cautiously glanced sideways at Xiao Yunlong, who was in the dining room.
Xiao Yunlong continued to eat heartily as if no one else was around, paying little attention.
Liu Ruyan wanted to say something at this moment, but seeing him eating so heartily, she didn't know what to say.
Liu Jianmin, standing in the corridor, let out a cold laugh, "What did I say? The Hong Quan Sect has gathered many martial arts experts and has a very strong influence in Su City. Families like ours, who are in legitimate business, simply cannot afford to offend them. So, Old Man, I think you'd better just hand over this live-in son-in-law."
Liu Feiyan gritted her teeth, "That might not be enough. We also need to issue a city-wide statement overnight, kicking out this useless son-in-law surnamed Xiao and completely severing ties with him. Only then will the Hong Quan Sect stop bothering our Liu family!"
Liu Hongguo no longer bothered with the expressions of Liu Jianmin and the others. He looked at the servant and asked, "Besides this, did the people from the Hong Quan Sect say anything else?"
"No, Master. They just said that and left," the servant replied.
Liu Hongguo waved his hand, signaling him to leave, and then stood there alone, lost in thought, a look of difficulty appearing on his face.
Xiao Yunlong suddenly put down his chopsticks and said, "It's past eight o'clock, still early. Ruyan, shall we go for a drink?"
"Ah? Go for a drink?" Liu Ruyan asked in surprise.
"I've been in Su City for over a month now, and I haven't experienced the night market here yet. I just heard the servant mention the Hongmen Tavern, let's go there. Come with me to the Hongmen Tavern!"
Xiao Yunlong smiled slightly and took Liu Ruyan's fair, jade-like hand, walking towards the door. Liu Ruyan, however, still looked bewildered.