Chapter 424

After Lin Yang left, the Zhu family patriarch looked at Zhu Youzhang.

"Youzhang, what do you think about this matter?"

Zhu Youzhang pondered for a moment, still not speaking.

Zhu Youzheng shouted, "What else can we do? This brat insulted our Zhu family!"

"He should be cut into a thousand pieces."

"No matter how strong he is, can he alone raze our Zhu family?"

The patriarch said nothing, but turned to Zhu Youtian and asked.

"And you?"

Zhu Youtian said, "We reject all his proposals and will not take direct revenge."

"We will simply wait for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow—this has always been the Zhu family's way, not to fight a battle we are not sure of."

After Zhu Youtian finished speaking, Zhu Youzhang said.

"We can cooperate with Lin Yang."

"Whether it's the longevity pill or that miraculous medical skill, it would be beneficial and harmless to our Zhu family."

Upon hearing Zhu Youzhang's words, Zhu Youzheng yelled.

"Brother, are you crazy? He slapped our Zhu family in the face!"

"We are a century-old clan; he's just a youngster—what gives him the right?"

Looking at the angry Zhu Youzheng, Zhu Youzhang slowly spoke.

"Because our Zhu family needs Lin Yang."

"We are adults now; we cannot act on a momentary impulse without considering gains and losses."

"Cooperating with Lin Yang would be good for our Zhu family; going to war with him would likely bring us severe damage!"

Hearing Zhu Youzhang's words, the old man nodded in satisfaction.

"That's right; what our Zhu family needs is not face."

"As long as our Zhu family's foundation remains for a day, who dares to mock us?"

"If we seek only short‑term pleasure and fall into an irredeemable situation, our Zhu family will face utter ruin."

The old man settled the matter with a single remark, then said to Zhu Youzhang.

"I don't want to know about the demands Lin Yang raised."

"But as long as it doesn't threaten the foundation of my Zhu family, you should agree to him."

Zhu Youzhang nodded after hearing the old man's words and said.

"Rest assured, I know what to do."

"However, the house is in a mess right now; would you like to change your seat?"

The old man laughed heartily and said, "When one gets old, one just wants to stay home and not go anywhere."

The next day, the streets of Jinling were bustling with activity.

As a leading family in Jinling, the Chen family decked out the main urban area of Jinling in bright red.

At the Chen family villa, large red lanterns hung high, and a big "double happiness" character stood out conspicuously.

Besides the Chen family, the Liu family's side was the same.

On the Liu family side, Liu Chengzhi greeted the coming and going guests.

An uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.

This marriage could not have happened without his matchmaking.

Once Liu Yan formally marries into the Chen family, he will receive a large sum of money.

Thinking of this, he raised his head, looked toward the upstairs room, and grew even happier.

This woman's return to Jinling really brings a big windfall for him.

At this moment, in Liu Yan's room, she, wearing a phoenix crown and rosy robes, gazed at the scissors on the dressing table and sighed.

She picked up the scissors and hid them in her sleeve.

Then she walked to the window, looking at the red carpet that stretched from her doorstep to the gate in the front courtyard.

There was not a trace of smile in her eyes.

Not long after, several Rolls‑Royce Phantoms appeared before her eyes.

When the vehicles stopped, a man stepped out from the rear seat.

The man was tall and angular, his eyes full of arrogance.

At this moment, he could be described as proud and pleased with himself.

The moment he stepped into the villa's front courtyard, many Liu family members came out to greet him.

He was very pleased with the Liu family's doing so.

But he said with his mouth, "From now on we are one family; why be so polite?"

Liu Chengzhi laughed heartily and said, "My brother‑in‑law is right."

"From now on we are one family; why be so polite?"

Hearing Liu Chengzhi call himself his brother‑in‑law in that manner, Chen Tianyu felt great contempt.

"Does someone like him even deserve to be called my brother‑in‑law?"

"But today is my big day; let him be reckless just this once."

So he laughed heartily and said.

"Then take me to see the bride."

Liu Chengzhi smiled and said, "Come, brother‑in‑law, I'll show you the way."

Being the brother-in-law of the Heavenly Martial Hall's Hall Master, Liu Chengzhi was extremely proud.

Now he wishes he could just wear the title "brother-in-law" on his body.

Liu Yan glanced at Chen Tianyu, then sat down at the dressing table.

"Hey, bride, you can't wait to see the groom, can you?"

"We've heard that your groom is an outstanding talent among people."

The makeup artist who had done Liu Yan's makeup earlier said with a smile.

Liu Yan glanced at them and asked.

"In your past makeup jobs, have you ever seen a bride cry?"

The makeup artist didn't understand why Liu Yan said that, and she laughed.

"Of course not—what woman would cry on her wedding day? Even if she meets someone she dislikes, she's all smiles."

Liu Yan asked, a bit puzzled, "Why is that?"

"Because the money is enough, of course."

"Unlike you, we're a match in social standing and talent, a handsome man and beautiful woman."

Liu Yan responded with a noncommittal smile.

At that moment, a knocking sounded at the door.

The makeup artist smiled and said, "Groom, you have to pay to open the door."

Chen Tianyu outside the door laughed loudly.

"Whoever opens it first, I'll give them ten thousand."

Upon hearing this, the makeup artists rushed to open the door.

After the door opened, Chen Tianyu took out the red envelopes he had prepared and said.

"Ten red envelopes, each with ten thousand—take them yourselves."

Having said that, he threw the red envelopes onto the ground.

A crowd surged forward to grab them.

Chen Tianyu looked at them with a sneer, then walked up to Liu Yan.

Looking at Liu Yan in her phoenix crown and rosy robes, Chen Tianyu's smile grew wider.

She really is a rare beauty—now I've gotten a bargain.

As for that guy named Lin Yang, if he dares to show up today, I'll make sure he dies without a whole corpse!

A bride‑snatching?

That's just a joke!

I've brought people from Yanjing, and on the Jinling side, the Zhu and Lan families are also present.

The Overall Hall Master of the Heavenly Martial Hall has arrived, and the Vice President of the Xuánmén (Mysterious Gate) Association is also present.

Going by the Chen family's reputation, they will surely lend a hand.

Chen Tianyu felt quite pleased, extended his hand, and then said.

"Let's go."

Liu Yan walked out on her own and said.

"I'll walk myself."

Watching Liu Yan walk out the door, Chen Tianyu's face turned gloomy.

But soon he smiled again.

No matter how proud this woman is, once she's in my house, she'll have to do as I say.

He said, "Then let's go."

They got in the car and headed for the Chen family residence.

At that moment, the Chen family villa was filled with distinguished guests.

Anyone who could enter the Chen family villa was a person of power and influence.

When the wedding procession's cars returned, someone shouted.

"The bride and groom have arrived; the auspicious time has come."

The motorcade stopped, and all the relatives and friends looked toward the gate.

Just then, a sword descended from the sky and plunged straight into the gate.

The flying sword pierced the gate, cracking the ground.

Lin Yang slowly landed on the sword.

He looked at Liu Yan, dressed in her phoenix crown and rosy robes, and smiled.

"I've kept my promise—I've come to fetch you."