Chapter 54: The Trouble Arrives

Su Meiruo smiled lightly and did not ask any further questions.

She raised her wine glass.

"The events of tonight are due to my inadequate hospitality; I apologize to you all."

"This cup of wine is in your honor."

Jiangnan and Murong Wan also raised their glasses; the three lightly clinked them and drank in one gulp.

The disturbance was thus settled.

But Jiangnan's identity became the greatest mystery in the minds of the guests present.

A man whom Murong Wan could protect and Su Meiruo could staunchly support could not possibly be an ordinary person.

The banquet continued, yet everyone's thoughts had long drifted away from the clinking of cups.

They were all speculating about who Jiangnan truly was.

……

Luo Tian covered his burning cheek and staggered out of the banquet hall.

The crystal chandelier's light shattered behind him, reflecting his disheveled silhouette.

He only felt a buzzing in his ears, while humiliation and anger gnawed at his heart like poisonous snakes.

Today, his reputation as a young master of the Luo Family was completely ruined!

He ran wildly until he burst into a luxurious private room, then slammed the door open and staggered inside.

Inside the private room, Family Head Luo Zhenhai of the Luo Family was chatting merrily with several business partners, the amber wine swirling in his hand.

Seeing Luo Tian's condition, his smile froze instantly.

"What happened?"

Luo Zhenhai set down his glass, his brows knitting.

Luo Tian pointed at his reddened cheek, his voice trembling, "Father, that little slut Su Meiruo actually… she hit me!"

Luo Zhenhai's face darkened, "Su Meiruo? Why did she hit you—are you causing trouble again?"

"I didn't! She did it just for a pretty boy!"

Luo Tian clenched his teeth, his face full of bitter resentment.

"She, for a pretty boy, slapped me in public and even said she would cut off cooperation with our Luo Family!"

"What?!"

Luo Zhenhai sprang to his feet, the glass in his hand thudding heavily onto the table with a crisp sound.

The wine splashed, spreading across the tablecloth like a blooming blood‑red flower.

His complexion turned iron‑blue, his eyes burning with fierce anger.

"How can this be! The daughter of Su Zhendong is so audacious!"

He whirled around, strode toward the door, "I'll go ask Su Zhendong right now what he means!"

At that moment, a steady voice came from beside him, "Father, calm down. We haven't clarified the matter yet; aren't we being too hasty?"

The speaker was the Luo Family's eldest son, Luo Yu.

He sat on a corner sofa, a book in hand, his expression calm.

Luo Tian pointed at Luo Yu, mocking, "Big brother, what lofty pretense are you putting on now? Su Meiruo has already ridden all over our Luo Family, and you remain so composed?"

He walked up to Luo Yu, looking down at him from a height,

"No wonder when your mother died you didn't even dare to fart! You're a spineless wretch, a complete quail!"

Luo Yu snapped his head up, a flash of anger in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

He slowly closed the book, stood, and calmly looked at Luo Tian, "Luo Tian, watch your words."

Luo Zhenhai, displeased, raised his hand and slapped Luo Yu hard across the face, shouting:

"Luo Yu! Is it your turn to speak now?"

"Don't forget your own status! Luo Tian calls you brother only out of my face. But remember, half of your blood is that bitch's vile blood!"

He pointed at Luo Tian's swollen cheek, "Look at your brother! He was slapped in public, and you still have the mind to read!"

Luo Yu took a deep breath, striving to control his emotions,

"Father, I think it's better to investigate this matter thoroughly first."

"Investigate?"

Luo Zhenhai, furious, forced a laugh,

"What else needs investigating? Luo Tian said it with his own mouth; could it be false?"

He shoved Luo Yu aside and stormed out of the private room, anger blazing.

Luo Yu watched Luo Zhenhai's departing back, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

He turned his head toward Luo Tian, his tone low,

"Luo Tian, you'd better pray that you're telling the truth, or Father won't let you go."

He said no more, turned and left the private room.

Luo Tian stood where he was, his complexion fluctuating.

He clenched his fists tightly, a bitter glint flashing in his eyes.

"Pretty boy, Su Meiruo, you wait for me!"

He whispered a howl, his voice full of hatred.

Meanwhile, Su Zhendong was chatting with Jiangnan and Murong Wan in another private room.

Soft lighting bathed the three, creating a warm atmosphere.

Su Zhendong raised his glass, his face beaming with smiles.

"Mr. Jiangnan, Miss Murong, thanks to you for the River God Spring matter this time; I toast you!"

Jiangnan gave a slight nod, lifted his cup, lightly clinked it with Su Zhendong's, and then drank it down in one gulp.

Murong Wan also raised her cup and took a shallow sip.

Su Zhendong set his cup down, smiled and asked, "Mr. Jiangnan, may I ask what your next plan is? Our Su Family has some projects…"

Jiangnan gave a faint smile, "Family Head of the Su Family need not be like that; I am not short of money."

Su Zhendong gave a slight nod, but a hint of anxiety rose in his heart.

Through the River God Spring affair, he had come to see clearly. This Mr. Jiangnan's ability is far beyond his understanding!

Even calling it a divine technique would not be an exaggeration.

Therefore, for the sake of the whole Su Family, I must find a way to bring Mr. Jiangnan onto the Su Family's boat.

Even marrying Meiruo to him wouldn't be impossible!

He resolved in his heart,

Su Zhendong was about to continue speaking when, suddenly, the private room's door was violently pushed open.

Luo Zhenhai's face turned ashen, and he strode in.

A group of bodyguards followed him, their aura fierce and murderous.

The atmosphere in the private room froze instantly.

Su Zhendong's smile froze; he looked at Luo Zhenhai, and an ominous foreboding rose in his heart.

"Brother Luo, what is this…"

Luo Zhenhai pointed at Jiangnan and shouted angrily,

"Su Zhendong, your daughter, for this little white face, struck my son and even threatened to cut off cooperation with our Luo Family; what do you mean?!"

The air in the private room instantly became stagnant, like a taut string ready to snap at any moment.

The soft glow emitted by the crystal chandelier now appeared especially glaring, shining on Luo Zhenhai's ashen face and adding a few more snarling features.

Su Zhendong's smile on his face vanished like melting ice and snow, replaced by a flash of astonishment and unease.

His gaze flickered, moving back and forth among Luo Zhenhai, Jiangnan, and Murong Wan, trying to discern exactly what had happened.

"Brother Luo, this is…"

Su Zhendong spoke tentatively, his voice slightly trembling.

Luo Zhenhai's angry eyes widened as he pointed at Jiangnan, his voice booming like a bell, "What, do you think I wasn't clear enough?"

"Brother Luo, you misunderstand!"

Su Zhendong forced a smile, proactively lifted his cup, and handed it to Luo Zhenhai.

"Brother Luo, calm down, let's have a drink first."