Chapter 5: The Su Family Is About to Be Ruined!

Jiangcheng International Hotel.

A convoy of a dozen black luxury cars slowly drove up.

The leading Rolls‑Royce halted, and the driver immediately stepped forward and opened the door.

Su Ruiqing was the first to get out, instantly drawing everyone's gaze.

Immediately after, Su Xueyan and Jiang Feng walked down side by side.

Su Xueyan wore a champagne‑colored mermaid‑style evening gown.

Her face bore an exquisite yet understated makeup, exuding the aura of a commanding female CEO.

She naturally slipped her arm around Jiang Feng, her demeanor as relaxed as if she were at home.

"Zhao Shao, that guy is Jiang Feng!"

From a short distance away, Ye Xiaoyue saw the scene and quickly grabbed Zhao Qiancheng's hand, cooing coyly.

Just now in the car, she had recounted every grudge with Jiang Feng, even spicing it up by claiming Jiang Feng's relationship with Su Xueyan was impure.

At this moment Zhao Qiancheng's gaze also fell on Jiang Feng, his face full of disdain.

"Dressed so shabby yet daring to stand with Jiangcheng's First Beauty, this kid is pretty arrogant."

Even if he intends to deal with the Su Family, Zhao Qiancheng cannot resist Su Xueyan's beauty.

If it weren't for this woman, he'd be dead…

Tsk tsk, a hundred Ye Xiaoyues of this sort don't even match a single finger of Su Xueyan.

Ye Xiaoyue also saw Zhao Qiancheng's stare and went mad with jealous envy.

Clearly she's Zhao Qiancheng's companion, so why is every gaze on that sickly Su Xueyan?

She deliberately tugged her collar down and shouted in a cloyingly sweet voice.

"Of course, compared with you, Zhao Shao, Jiang Feng is just a puddle of mud."

Only then did Zhao Qiancheng realize Ye Xiaoyue's jealousy and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Darling, rest assured, tonight you'll be the most eye‑catching of the whole venue…"

"Ugh, you're Damage…"

……

In the Banquet Hall, crystal chandeliers glittered as waiters carried trays weaving among the guests.

Su Ruiqing led Jiang Feng and Su Xueyan inside.

Many people, seeing this, immediately raised their glasses to greet them, yet their eyes kept circling Jiang Feng.

"Su Lao, you look radiant tonight!"

"President Su looks truly beautiful today, and this person is…"

Su Xueyan said nothing, merely giving a slight nod in acknowledgement.

Jiang Feng cared even less, his gaze sweeping the room as if at random.

At that moment, the heads of the other three great families also walked over side by side.

"Su Lao!"

"Su Lao!"

The three family heads' attitudes were rather courteous.

Su Ruiqing made small talk with the three for a while, then got straight to the point.

"I have a serious matter to discuss with you all today. My granddaughter Xue Yan's Cold Poison has been incurable for years, but recently, thanks to Mr. Jiang Feng's intervention, it has finally improved."

"However, to eradicate it completely, we still need the Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow for assistance."

He paused, his gaze turning to the three, eyes filled with expectation.

"The Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow belongs to the Chamber of Commerce collectively; according to the rules, the heads of the Four Great Families must sign together to use it. Today I wish to discuss with you three brothers whether the jade marrow can be lent to the Su Family first; the Su Family will not use it for free and is willing to provide ten billion in funds!"

Zhao Xiong and the other two, upon hearing this, instantly exchanged a tacit look.

They had planned to find an excuse to attack the Su Family tonight, but didn't expect Su Ruiqing to come knocking himself.

The jade marrow loan is perfect for crushing the Su Family completely!

Without waiting for anyone else, Zhao Xiong spoke first.

"Su Lao. The Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow is the Chamber's supreme treasure, not the Su Family's private property! Over the years many families have been denied borrowing it; why should the Su Family be an exception?"

Li Kun immediately echoed.

"Lord Zhao makes a valid point! Su Lao, Xue Yan's illness is a private Su Family matter; how can you use the Chamber's public treasure to fill a hole?"

"Moreover, our ancestors said only cultivators can use the jade marrow? This kid doesn't seem like the legendary cultivator; if the jade marrow were to slip from his hands, how would we answer the Chamber's elders?"

Jiang Feng glanced at Li Kun, his eyes half‑smiling, half‑serious.

Wang Haitao, the head of the Wang Family, also wore a disdainful expression.

"Old Su, I think you're senile! So you trust outsiders' words?"

The three great families sang in unison, and none agreed to lend the jade marrow.

They didn't care about Su Xueyan's life or death; they only thought of using this chance to pull the Su Family down from the Chamber of Commerce President's seat and divide its assets.

Su Ruiqing grew so angry his face turned pale, and both hands trembled slightly.

Over the years the Four Great Families have long been merely outwardly united; he had already anticipated the Three Great Families' obstruction.

Yet he didn't expect them to leave not even a sliver of leeway.

At that moment, the previously silent Su Xueyan stepped forward.

"Gentlemen, regarding the loan of the Mysterious Warm Jade Marrow, my grandfather has already offered a reasonable return; how can you call it filling a hole? As for the Chamber of Commerce President's position, my grandfather holds it well—when will you need to nominate a newcomer?"

Her words landed like a hammer, her gaze sweeping the three with intense pressure.

Even the heads of these three families, facing Su Xueyan now, seemed somewhat weakened in their aura.

Fortunately, this woman's health is poor; she won't live long.

Zhao Xiong wore a cold smile on his face.

"Xue Yan, don't speak so arrogantly. You've been plagued by Cold Poison for over ten years, even Divine Physician Sun was helpless. Do you think finding a person like this could cure you?"

"I can certainly cure you, not only Xue Yan, but also the hidden ailment of Patriarch Li."

Jiang Feng slowly stepped forward, and his first words were a trump card.

"What nonsense are you spouting? I am the one with the hidden ailment!"

Li Kun erupted in fury, glaring at Jiang Feng with a vicious stare.

Seeing Su Ruiqing refuse to compromise, Zhao Xiong immediately gave a signal to the crowd.

Soon, a young man in a gray suit hurried out, his tone urgent as he said,

"Grandpa, please don't force yourself!"

Upon seeing the young man, Su Ruiqing's pupils contracted sharply.

"Shian? How did you end up here? What are you doing mixed in with them?"

The young man is Su Shian, the grandson of Su Ruiqing's younger brother.

Su Ruiqing's younger brother died early, and he has always raised Su Shian as his own grandson.

Not only did he send him abroad to study business, but after his return he appointed him deputy general manager in a company under the Su Family.

He never expected him to mingle with the Three Great Families and to step forward at this moment!

"Grandpa, why can't I be here?"

Su Shian's voice was accusatory, and he even pointed at Jiang Feng while roaring.

"You've always had only Sister Xue Yan in your heart! I've done so much work for the company, and you never gave a word of praise! Now Sister Xue Yan is on the brink of death, yet you still think of borrowing the Xuan Warm Jade Soul, wasting resources, and dragging the Su Family into misfortune with you!"

"You brought such a penniless scoundrel to put on a show, thinking he could save Sister Xue Yan? Stop dreaming!"

Su Shian grew increasingly excited as he spoke.

"Old Zhao and his group said that as long as I step forward, the Su Family will be under my control, and they will all support me! You should abdicate early and enjoy your later years!"

"You ungrateful wretch!"

Su Ruiqing trembled with anger, slamming his crutch heavily onto the ground.

"I've raised you for so many years in vain!"

He truly hadn't expected that the great-nephew he had raised single‑handedly would backstab him at this critical moment!

At that moment, Su Shian stopped pretending altogether, letting out a cold laugh.

"Lao Deng, you think I don't know—you only kept me as a spare tire! If Sister Xue Yan were fine, the Su Family would have no place for me. Now I will take what belongs to me!"

The members of the Three Great Families saw this scene and smiled triumphantly.

Zhao Xiong clapped his hands, his tone bearing the demeanor of a victor.

"Su Lao, look, even members of your own Su Family are saying this; what else can you say? How about this: don't blame us for being ruthless. If you, Su Lao, are willing to relinquish the Chamber of Commerce President position, the Xuan Warm Jade Soul can still be negotiated."

"Yes, we agree with Old Zhao's proposal."

Wang Haitao and Li Kun also nodded.

Although the Xuan Warm Jade Soul is of extraordinary value, it is ultimately an inanimate object; if it can be exchanged to force Su Ruiqing to step down, it is still worthwhile.

"Really?"

Su Ruiqing looked at the three of them with doubt: "Are you truly willing to sign and borrow the jade soul?"

Just as everyone thought Su Ruiqing would compromise,

Jiang Feng suddenly stepped forward, blocking in front of Su Ruiqing and Su Xueyan.

His gaze swept over each head of the Three Great Families.

"Su Lao will not abdicate, but the jade soul, I think you will still willingly give it to the Su Family…"