"What time is it already? If there's something to discuss, can't it wait until tomorrow?"
Su Yunying was woken by the servants and came to the main hall reluctantly.
However, the moment she appeared, Ji Bochang and Ji Bochu's eyes went wide.
"So this is the Su family's legitimate daughter? My heavens, she's incredibly beautiful."
"Damn, isn't she much prettier than my second sister-in-law?"
The Ji brothers' gazes moved up and down Su Yunying's body, their lecherous eyes practically ready to rush forward and lick her jade-like legs.
Noticing the strange atmosphere, Su Xuejiao felt extremely dissatisfied. The way she looked at Su Yunying was also filled with resentment.
In the past, the Ji brothers' eyes would never leave her.
She also enjoyed being looked at that way by these high-quality male competitors. There was a strange and indescribable sensation, making her legs slightly weak and tingly.
But now…
It was all because of this vixen Su Yunying, who had bewitched them. This time she couldn't feel that subtle stimulation.
She truly deserved to die!
"Kneel!"
Su Lingzhang shouted loudly, breaking the silence in the hall.
Su Yunying frowned slightly and said unhappily, "Master Su, what illness are you having in the middle of the night again?"
Yin Jiao'e snorted. "The matter of Pinyue Residence—was it all planned by you? I really didn't expect your thoughts to be so vicious!"
Su Yunying replied, "What Pinyue Residence, Pinyue Residence? I don't understand what you're talking about."
"You still dare to argue!" Su Jinhao shouted. "Let me ask you—what is your relationship with the person who occupied Pinyue Residence? You must explain clearly today."
Being scolded for no reason, Su Yunying's face gradually darkened."I'm saying, it's the middle of the night. Why are you all going crazy instead of sleeping?
Have you all gone mad? Why not hurry and call a doctor before it delays your own funeral arrangements?"
"You're becoming more and more lawless! What nonsense are you talking about? Are you cursing your parents to die?"
"What parents do I have?"
"You—"
Yin Jiao'e was so angry she nearly fainted, so she quickly changed the topic.
Pointing at Su Yunying, she shouted, "You dare say the Ji family's Pinyue Residence wasn't seized by someone you instructed?"
Su Lingzhang added, "I really didn't expect you to have such ability—to even dare provoke the Ji family!"
Su Yunying said, "Enough, stop talking. I don't know exactly what happened, but I've roughly figured it out.
You suffered losses outside and now want to shift the blame onto me. Is that it?"
Su Xuejiao said with a pitiful expression, "Sister, we already know. Just admit it. After all these years wandering the martial world, it's inevitable that you've met some unsavory and lowly people.
We all understand your hardships.
But Pinyue Residence belongs to Brother Ji. Please return it quickly, then go apologize properly. Father and Mother won't make things difficult for you."
Su Yunying laughed.
"So according to you, whether this matter has anything to do with me or not, I must admit it?"
Yin Jiao'e snorted coldly. "Still pretending to be innocent? They personally said that from now on Pinyue Residence will bear the surname Su—Su Yunying's Su!"
Upon hearing this, Su Yunying's eyes immediately lit up.
"You mean that person is at Pinyue Residence?"
Yin Jiao'e thought she was still pretending, so she said directly, "Stop acting innocent. Go tell them to return Pinyue Residence to the Ji family, then go apologize, and—"
Before Yin Jiao'e could finish speaking, Su Yunying turned around and left.
"Where are you going? Come back here!"
Yin Jiao'e trembled with anger, but Su Yunying was no longer listening. She rushed out of the hall and ran straight toward the gates of the Su residence. In her urgency, she even forgot to use her lightness skill.
"What an unfilial daughter. Misfortune in the family!"
Su Lingzhang felt extremely helpless.
Su Jinhao said, "Father, Mother, I'll go take a look."
"Alright. Make sure you bring her back."
After Su Jinhao left, Su Lingzhang looked apologetically at the absent-minded Ji brothers and forced a smile.
"My nephews, forgive the embarrassment. That rebellious daughter lacks discipline."
Su Xuejiao also held Ji Bochang's hand and said softly, "Brother Ji, my sister has only just returned home. She doesn't know many of the rules. Please don't make things difficult for her."
Unexpectedly, Ji Bochang pulled his hand back and said to Su Lingzhang and Yin Jiao'e,
"Uncle Su, Aunt Yin, actually Pinyue Residence was originally intended as the betrothal gift from the Ji family for marrying into the Su family.
Since Miss Su is also a daughter of the Su family, giving the betrothal gift to her isn't a problem. You shouldn't make things difficult for her."
When Su Xuejiao heard this, her heart tightened.
What did Ji Bochang mean by that?
Even Ji Bochu chimed in, "Yes, yes. It's not really a big matter. Uncle and Aunt shouldn't pursue it further."
"It's getting late. My third brother and I should return home. Please rest early. We'll visit again another day."
With that, the two brothers quickly left the Su residence.
Ever since seeing Su Yunying, their view of Su Xuejiao had changed significantly.
Compared with Su Yunying, Su Xuejiao was merely a coquettish and vulgar beauty—completely incomparable.
Su Xuejiao had wanted to see them off, but noticing that Ji Bochang, who had always been gentle and considerate toward her, no longer treated her the same, she stomped her foot angrily.
"Su Yunying, you dare try to steal my Brother Ji? Dream on!"
In short, everything was Su Yunying's fault.
…
"This girl—her movement technique is actually this fast?"
Su Jinhao originally intended to follow Su Yunying, but after chasing her through several streets, he found himself getting farther and farther behind.
By the time her figure disappeared, Su Jinhao finally realized that this sister who shared his blood seemed quite different from what he had imagined.
"Where did she go? Probably to Pinyue Residence. I'll go take a look."
Inside Pinyue Residence, music and dancing were still in full swing.
"Bravo!"
"Excellent—reward them!"
The dancers in the hall moved gracefully, drawing waves of applause from Shen Zhao and Liang Hao.
After finishing a cup of wine, Shen Zhao suddenly asked, "Liang Hao, do you know why I asked you to seize this restaurant so publicly?"
Liang Hao nodded immediately."Big Brother's intentions—I can roughly guess.
You didn't want to contact the Su family directly, afraid it would disturb our sworn sister's peace.
If she was living well with the Su family, we wouldn't disturb her and would quietly leave.
But if she wasn't doing well, hearing about such a big commotion in the city, she would likely come find us.
That way it avoids unnecessary awkwardness while preserving everyone's dignity. Killing two birds with one stone."
Shen Zhao nodded with satisfaction.
"You analyzed it well. Come—drink."
"Cheers!"
The two raised their cups and drained them in one gulp.
After setting down his cup, Shen Zhao suddenly said again,
"You're the Holy Son of the Tianyan Sacred Land. Don't you bring a dao companion around to show off?"
"Don't mention it, Big Brother. My standards are too high and too low at the same time. Don't mock me."
"I think that Pure Yang Palace female disciple who got along so well with you at the Tianjue Sacred Land last time suits you quite well. How about—"
"Big Brother, don't scare me. Even if I die and jump from here, I would never have the slightest thought about that bitch."
"Bitch? Ha…"
Shen Zhao shook his head with a smile, giving Liang Hao a meaningful glance before taking another sip of wine.
At that moment, an extremely excited voice suddenly sounded at the entrance.
"Boss!"
The next moment, a delicate figure rushed forward without hesitation and threw herself into Shen Zhao's arms, clinging tightly to him.
Along with it came soft sobbing.
Shen Zhao froze for a moment, then tried to gently push her away.
But he couldn't.
Su Yunying's arms were wrapped tightly around his waist, almost hanging from his body.
"Boss, can you stop leaving without saying a word in the future? At least give me some notice."
Shen Zhao sighed softly.
"Alright, let go first. I promise you. My waist is about to be broken by your grip."
Only then did Su Yunying reluctantly loosen her arms.
When she raised her head, the sight of the beauty in tears stirred boundless sympathy.
Shen Zhao shook his head helplessly and asked, "How have you been these past few months?"
Su Yunying shook her head.
"Not good. With Boss not by my side, how could I possibly live well?"
Liang Hao immediately protested.
"Little sister, that's unfair! When have I ever treated you badly?
Look at Pinyue Residence—I seized it and even changed its surname to yours. Now you're the lady boss here."
Hearing this, Su Yunying wiped her tears and made a playful face at Liang Hao.
"I know, sworn brother treats me well."
"That's more like it. By the way, how have you been living in the Su family? Do they treat you well?"
Hearing this question, Su Yunying said indifferently,
"They're just strangers who happen to share blood with me."
Shen Zhao frowned.
"What? They treat you badly?"
Su Yunying casually picked up a piece of pastry from Shen Zhao's table and took a bite, speaking vaguely,
"Don't mention it. If it weren't for hearing that the Su family had a treasure that could track Boss's whereabouts, I wouldn't have stayed there for even a single day."
Liang Hao sensed her dissatisfaction toward the Su family and couldn't help saying,
"No way. You're their daughter who was lost for many years.
After finally reuniting, shouldn't they cherish family happiness? Why would they treat you poorly?"
Su Yunying shook her head.
"I don't know either. Anyway, in the Su family I don't even have the right to call them Father or Mother.
That feeling of blood-related family affection—I haven't felt it at all.
Every day felt like a year. Now that Boss is back, there's no need for me to return to the Su family."
Liang Hao frowned.
"That's strange. If they dislike you so much, why bring you back at all?"
Shen Zhao waved his hand.
"Forget it. Since the Su family doesn't welcome you, there's no need to give them face.
Whoever it is, anyone by my side must never be wronged.
Later come back to Qingyang City with me. We need to rest for a while, refine some pills, and properly improve your cultivation."
"Alright. I'll listen to Boss. I'm not going back."
Seeing Shen Zhao again filled Su Yunying with joy, and naturally she no longer wanted to return to the Su family.
But at that moment, Su Jinhao suddenly shouted:
"What did you say? Not going back?! Su Yunying, do you know what you're saying!"
Su Jinhao, who had just arrived, happened to hear her words and immediately flew into a rage.
Liang Hao stood up at once.
"What? Haven't you been beaten badly enough by me already? Want another beating?
How many storage bags did you prepare this time?"
Seeing Liang Hao, Su Jinhao instinctively shrank his neck and said quietly,
"I'm here to find my sister, not you."
"Sister? Where the hell did you get a sister?" Liang Hao pointed at him.
"Stop talking nonsense. If you don't explain clearly today, a beating is unavoidable."
Hearing this, Su Jinhao cast a pleading look at Su Yunying.
Su Yunying glanced at him, then said to Liang Hao,
"Brother, don't bother with him. He's the eldest son of the Su family."
Liang Hao looked Su Jinhao up and down in disbelief, then said with disgust,
"I'm not trying to be rude, but how does my little sister have such a useless brother?
Dragons give birth to dragons, tigers give birth to tigers. Even if strength differs, the gap between you two is way too big.
I seriously doubt you're actually from the same family."
Those words stabbed straight into Su Jinhao's heart.
A proud genius of the Southern Domain—reduced to a useless waste in someone else's eyes?
Su Yunying laughed.
"Alright, brother, stop complaining. It's not worth it for such an insignificant person."
"Fine, since little sister said so, I'll give you face."
Liang Hao smiled apologetically at Su Yunying, then instantly changed expression and glared at Su Jinhao.
"Did you hear that? My sister doesn't want to argue with you. Hand over your storage bag, say whatever you came to say, and then get lost."
For some reason, this scene made Su Jinhao feel extremely uncomfortable.
He was the real elder brother of this beautiful younger sister.
So why was she so close with an outsider?
Although he had only known Su Yunying for a day and they weren't familiar yet, when he first saw her, deep down he had hoped she would call him "Big Brother" just like Su Xuejiao did.
"What do you want? Say it quickly."
Su Yunying's words snapped him out of his thoughts.
After thinking for a moment, he didn't know what to say, so he simply asked,
"You really don't plan to come back?"
Su Yunying answered directly,
"Go tell the Su family head and Madam Su: since the Su residence dislikes me so much, why continue forcing mutual resentment?
I have no fate with the Su family. From now on we'll go our separate ways on the great road under heaven. May everyone take care."
After saying that, without waiting for his reply, she smiled and asked Shen Zhao,
"Boss, you said Pinyue Residence now bears my surname, right?"
"Of course. You can do whatever you want."
"But that's not very good. It's my first time being the boss. What if I don't have experience?"
"Do it a few times and you'll gain experience. You need to learn how to grow up."
"Alright!"
Su Yunying immediately smiled at the dancers in the hall and said,
"In that case—keep the music playing, and keep the dance going."
The music sounded again, and the dancers on stage resumed swaying their alluring figures.
Su Jinhao stared blankly at Su Yunying sitting between the two men, arms folded across her chest, legs crossed, her face calm and confident.
At that moment, he suddenly felt that this younger sister seemed impossibly out of reach…
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