Chapter 245

Hearing Liu Yan's teasing, An Ni Shang's face turned red like a fully cooked shrimp.

She lowered her head, carrying a hint of coquettishness.

"Liu Sis, please don't tease me!"

Seeing An Ni Shang like that, Liu Yan stopped teasing further.

At that moment, a strong, somewhat gentle voice rang out.

"Liu lass, since you came in, you haven't said a few words to me."

"What, are you afraid the old man will eat you?"

Upon hearing that, Liu Yan gave a wry smile and looked at the old man.

The old man wore a white Tang suit, his complexion ruddy, his eyes shining brightly.

Hearing the old man's words, Liu Yan helplessly walked over and sat beside him.

"It's not that I'm afraid you'll eat me; I'm afraid you'll start urging me to go back again."

Upon hearing that, the old man said somewhat displeased.

"I urge you to go back, it's not for any other reason than your own good."

"Isn't Jinling better than this southwestern place?"

"I heard Fangfang say that you were recently forced by some young master to go out and hide for a while?"

"If it were in Jinling, you'd see how many dare to do that!"

The old man had a solemn face and spoke in a deep voice.

"If anyone dares to harass you, just watch me break his leg!"

Then he also scolded Xiao Fangfang, who was cooking in the kitchen.

"Fang lass, how do you do things? People are being bullied on your turf, and you didn't even know!"

Xiao Fangfang, coming out of the kitchen holding a shovel, said displeased.

"Dad, Liu Yan is already an adult; I can't watch over her all day."

"Besides, wasn't the situation settled that day when Lin Yang found her back, right, Lin Yang?"

Seeing everyone's gazes turn toward him, Lin Yang smiled and said.

"That's right, that guy won't bother Sister Liu Yan again."

Upon hearing that, Xiao Zhengguo looked at Lin Yang and nodded satisfactorily.

"As expected of my grandson-in-law, later when we sit at the table you'll have to drink two more cups!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing that, An Ni Shang's face instantly turned red.

She furtively glanced at Lin Yang, seeing that Lin Yang wasn't angry.

This let her breathe a sigh of relief while also feeling a bit happy.

She thought, Lin Yang not getting angry even about this—could it signify something?

"Alright, the meal is ready."

"Everyone, come to the table and eat."

Watching Xiao Fangfang bring out dishes from the kitchen, Lin Yang's heart began to feel uneasy.

As expected, seeing the pitch-black mess on the table, or rather the strangely shaped food, Lin Yang's mouth twitched.

He really wanted to identify what these foods were, but ultimately failed.

When Xiao the elder sat at the table, the smile on his face instantly vanished.

"Fang lass, your cooking skills really haven't changed in decades."

Liu Yan forced herself to take a bite of a black potato, then immediately said to the elder.

"Uncle Xiao, I'll take you out to eat, to welcome you and wash away the dust!"

"Good!"

The group hurriedly ran out.

Wearing an apron, Xiao Fangfang, who had just brought out the last dish, saw everyone had run off and let out an angry snort.

"Hmph, my dishes are delicious; you just don't have the fortune to enjoy them!"

After saying that, she herself took a bite, her expression changed, and she struggled to swallow.

"Forget it, Lao An has been working overtime hard; let's wait for Lao An to come back and eat!"

Having said that, she threw down her apron and ran out.

"Wait for me, you guys!"

In a private room of a restaurant outside the community, several people raised their cups and drank heartily.

At that moment, Lin Yang asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Elder, are you from Jinling?"

Xiao Zhengguo nodded and said.

"That's right, I'm from Jinling; if you ever want to develop there in the future, I can help you arrange things."

"However, you need to bring Ni Shang along."

Xiao Fangfang gave her dad a sideways glance and said.

"Dad, you're trying to lure Ni Shang back, aren't you?"

"Back then, that little bastard didn't just elope with you like this, did he?"

Speaking of that, Xiao Zhengguo was still somewhat indignant.

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang was a bit surprised, realizing there was also this history between Xiao Fangfang and them.

The old gentleman took a breath, let out a long sigh, and said.

"Actually, you're doing okay now, and I'm not worried either."

"I'm still most worried about Liu Yan, a lone girl out there, she's naturally pretty, and if she catches the eye of bad people..."

Lin Yang, hearing this, asked curiously.

"Is Liu Yan also from Jinling?"

"Yes, she's from Jinling, and she's considered a prominent family there, but unfortunately something happened that made her leave Jinling."

Just as Lin Yang was curious and about to continue listening.

Liu Yan returned from the restroom, saw everyone had gone quiet, and also asked curiously.

"What's wrong? Why did you all suddenly stop talking?"

At that moment, the private room's door was opened.

Two young men, a little drunk, barged in.

The two looked at Liu Yan and whistled.

"Beautiful lady, how can someone with your looks eat in such a dump?"

"Come with me, I'll take you to a high-end hotel to eat."

"Abalone, lobster, shark fin, bird's nest—whatever you want to eat, just eat it!"

Looking at the two, Xiao Zhengguo slammed the table and said.

"These days, are young people all this shameless?"

Hearing that, the two turned to look at Xiao Zhengguo.

"Where did this old guy come from? Do you even get to speak?"

"You old fool, do you know who I am? You dare lecture me."

As Xiao Zhengguo was about to get angry, Lin Yang pressed down his hand and raised his eyebrows.

He glanced at the old gentleman, then stood up and walked toward the door.

"I don't know who you are, but I only know that if you don't get lost, you're going to get beaten."

"Get beaten?"

At that moment, a man wearing a white tee and with a pompadour smirked.

"I'm not bragging, but in the southwest, nobody dares to hit me."

Lin Yang walked up to him, looked at him, and said.

"Funny enough, in the southwest, there's nobody I wouldn't dare to hit."

Having said that, he raised his hand and delivered One Slap.

That slap dispersed the young man's drunkenness.

He covered his mouth and looked at Lin Yang.

"Good, you've got guts!"

Saying that, he glanced around the room again.

His eyes flashed with lecherous light, and he shouted.

"If you've got guts, don't leave—I'll call people right now!"

In response, Lin Yang kicked him.

That kick sent him flying.

"Disturbing my meal's nature."

Another person, seeing this, ran over and shouted.

"Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu!"

Holding his stomach, Lu Zhile struggled to his feet and said through gritted teeth.

"You watch here, I'll call my cousin right now!"

"Damn it, I still don't believe it—does the southwest really have someone my cousin Zhao Shicheng can't handle?"

Hearing Lu Zhile's words, that person quickly nodded.

"Exactly, there's nothing in the southwest that Young Master Zhao can't settle!"

At that moment, inside the room, Xiao Zhengguo's face looked grim.

He said to Liu Yan, "Liu Yan, whether you like it or not, I'm definitely taking you away this time!"

"Back in Jinling, if you don't want to go home, just stay at my place!"

"I can't be bothered to tell your father either!"

Hearing the old gentleman's words, Liu Yan couldn't help but wryly smile.

"Old gentleman, don't get angry; your health is poor right now, and anger is bad for you."

As soon as that was said, everyone looked over.