Chapter 55: Overstepping the Bounds of Deception

The Luo Family is one of the top elite houses in Jiangcheng, powerful and far beyond the Su Family.

If we truly break ties with the Luo Family, the Su Family would likely be unable to bear the consequences.

Su Zhendong inhaled deeply, striving to control his inner panic, and turned his head toward Luo Tian.

"Luo Tian, can you tell Uncle Su what exactly is going on?"

Luo Tian pointed at Jiangnan and snarled viciously,

"Uncle Su, aren't you aware of the daughter you raised yourself? She just slapped my face for that little pretty boy, and even said she wants to cut off cooperation with our Luo Family!"

"Do you think this matter can be blamed on me?"

"Can't blame you, of course can't blame you!"

Su Zhendong immediately spoke soothingly, putting on a smile and said,

"Sir Su is my honored guest; Luo Tian, for Uncle Su's sake, how about we turn swords into silk?"

"Uncle Su, here's five million, consider it compensation for you."

"Su, what do you mean?"

"What, you think our Luo Family is short of money?"

Luo Zhenhai erupted in fury, pointing at Su Zhendong's nose and roared,

"Su Zhendong, put away your worthless money, don't say I won't give you face. But this kid offended my son; there must be an explanation!"

Su Zhendong's face darkened, his inner fury roiling.

Although he feared the Luo Family's power, the other side regarded him far too lightly.

After all, he is the head of the Su Family, yet they train him as if he were a grandson!

At that moment, Jiangnan suddenly spoke up.

"The Su Family head need not worry; each person bears the consequences of their own actions."

"Since Su Meiruo slapped on my behalf, I shall handle this matter myself."

His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority.

Luo Zhenhai heard this and, enraged, sneered,

"Just because of you? What are you, some kind of nothing? At most you're just a pretty boy!"

A hint of contempt flashed in his eyes; in his view, Jiangnan was merely an anonymous foot soldier attached to the Su Family.

Jiangnan's mouth twitched slightly upward, revealing a cold smile,

"What I am, you'll soon find out."

His gaze, like a sharp blade, pierced Luo Zhenhai's heart.

Luo Zhenhai felt a chill of inexplicable coldness.

He realized the young man before him was not as simple as he seemed.

Su Zhendong, seeing this, hurried forward to smooth things over,

"Brother Luo, calm down, calm down! There must be some misunderstanding here; let's sit down and talk it out."

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his heart racing with anxiety.

He must quell this turmoil quickly, or the consequences would be unimaginable.

Luo Zhenhai snorted coldly,

"Misunderstanding? Was the slap on my son's face fake?"

He pointed at Luo Tian's reddened cheek, his tone aggressive.

Su Zhendong was at a loss for words, hesitated, then clenched his teeth and pulled a bank card from his pocket, placing it before Luo Tian.

"Here are twenty million, consider it my compensation for Meiruo's offense to Luo Tian."

"Our Luo Family's face is worth twenty million??"

Luo Zhenhai snorted again and extended a single finger,

"A small target; this matter is then no longer the Su Family's concern."

"Brother Luo, this… this is too much, isn't it?"

Su Zhendong's voice was hoarse, trembling slightly.

Luo Zhenhai laughed coldly, his fat body swaying a little, like a mountain of flesh pressing forward.

"Too much? Isn't the wound on my son's face worth this price?"

His hawk‑like eyes fixed sharply on Su Zhendong, as if to see through him.

Luo Tian hid behind his father, a sly grin curling his mouth, his eyes full of triumph.

He lowered his hand that had covered his face, exposing the swollen red slap mark, as if to show it off.

The air was thick with tension, like a drawn bowstring ready to snap.

Su Zhendong inhaled deeply, striving to control his inner anger.

"Brother Luo, our families have cooperated for years and have always been at peace."

"Today's incident is indeed a misunderstanding between the younger generation; shall we each step back a little, what do you think?"

Luo Zhenhai sneered disdainfully,

"Misunderstanding? Was the slap on my son's face fake?"

"Su Zhendong, stop playing games with me! If you don't give me an answer today, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

With those words, the bodyguards behind him stepped forward, their aura growing fiercer, as if ready to strike at any moment.

Su Zhendong's complexion grew even worse; he knew Luo Zhenhai was determined to make him pay.

"At worst, we can just part ways!"

Su Zhendong gritted his teeth, forcing a few words out between his clenched jaws.

He knew that if he truly tore the face with the Luo Family, the Su Family would face huge losses.

But he cannot watch Jiangnan be humiliated with his eyes open, after all he has already witnessed Mr. Jiang's power.

At that moment, the Jiangnan who had been silent all along finally spoke.

His voice was cold, yet carried an undeniable authority.

"One who acts must bear the consequences."

"Speak, what do you want?"

Jiangnan's gaze fell calmly on Luo Tian, as if looking at a Jumping Clown.

Luo Tian was stunned for a moment, not expecting Jiangnan to dare speak to him like that.

His arrogant aura instantly faded a bit, yet he still forced himself to stay composed.

"Kneel, kowtow! Then apologize to me!"

"Then I can let the past be forgiven!"

Luo Tian said arrogantly, a gleam of delight flashing in his eyes.

Jiangnan's mouth corner lifted slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

"You kneel to me?"

Luo Tian instantly flared with rage; when had he ever been humiliated like this?

He raised his hand to slap Jiangnan, but Jiangnan grabbed his wrist.

"Smack!"

The crisp sound of the slap echoed in the room.

Luo Tian was flung by Jiangnan's palm, crashing heavily to the ground with a wail.

His cheek instantly swelled red, worse than the previous slap.

Jiangnan looked indifferently at Luo Zhenhai, his tone icy, "Luo Family Head, do you still want me to apologize?"

Luo Zhenhai's face turned iron‑blue.

When had he ever been threatened like this?

"Attack! Bring him down!"

Luo Zhenhai roared, and the bodyguards behind him rushed forward at once.

Su Zhendong, seeing this, hurriedly stepped in front of Jiangnan.

"Brother Luo, what are you doing?"

"Are you really going to war with my Su Family!"

Jiangnan lightly patted Su Zhendong's shoulder, his tone calm,

"Su Family Head, you need not worry. I can handle it myself."

Confidence flashed in his eyes.

Su Zhendong hesitated briefly, then stepped aside.

He knew Jiangnan's strength was unfathomable, perhaps truly able to deal with the current situation.

Moreover, if he himself intervened, it would surely cause huge losses to the entire Su Family.

The bodyguards surrounded Jiangnan in a tight circle, each eyeing him like tigers, as if ready to pounce at any moment.

At that moment, a deafening roar of anger came from outside the door.

"Jiangnan, I'm going all out against you!"