137. Threat

Qian Qingfeng spoke loudly while fixing his gaze on Qian Qingping. Geng Chunming and Xu Dalin were flushed with anger, while Zeng Yiyue, standing behind them, had her head bowed almost to the ground.

"Big brother, today is Grandfather's birthday. How can we drive guests away? They are my friends. If a small misunderstanding is cleared up, we can all have a drink and move on. Why be so petty and lose our sense of decorum?" Qian Qingping said calmly.

"Third Brother Qian, are you really going to offend me for the sake of these few?" Ye Yunlong asked from the side, his expression dark.

"Who do you think you are? And what if we do offend you?" A clear, resonant voice suddenly cut through the air. The surrounding crowd parted, revealing a young man in simple sportswear standing a few meters away.

"Brother Fengyun, you're here too!" Geng Chunming and Xu Dalin were both astonished to see Chen Fengyun.

"Chen Fengyun, why are you here?" Upon hearing the familiar voice, Zeng Yiyue lifted her head, tears of relief welling in her eyes.

"Who are you? Are you with them? Hmph, another bumpkin from who knows where?" Li Xiaowen sneered as she watched Chen Fengyun, who walked toward the group with a sunny disposition.

"I’m sorry, I didn't handle this well, and I let them be wronged," Qian Qingping said quickly to Chen Fengyun.

"I’ll handle this. I saw everything just now. You can be their friend in the future too," Chen Fengyun said with a nod.

"Third Brother, is this another friend you invited? Why do you look so unfamiliar?" Qian Qingfeng frowned, searching his memory but failing to recall anyone named Chen Fengyun among their relatives or any prominent families in the capital.

"Kid, who exactly are you?" Ye Yunlong’s eyes narrowed. As a martial artist, he sensed an indistinct threat from Chen Fengyun and stared at him intently.

"I’m just another bumpkin from Rongcheng. You’re being relentless—what exactly do you want?" Chen Fengyun asked with a cold laugh.

"You need to apologize to us, then get out. You aren't welcome here," Li Xiaowen shouted arrogantly.

"This is the Qian residence, not yours. Whether we are welcome or not is not for you to decide," Chen Fengyun replied with a cold shake of his head.

"I am Qian Qingfeng of the Qian family. Who are you? If you won't apologize to Li Xiaowen and Young Master Ye, please leave," Qian Qingfeng stepped forward.

"Big brother, he is an honored guest invited by Father. You would dare drive him away? Apologize to them at once!" Before Qian Qingfeng could finish his sentence, Qian Qingping barked at him sharply.

"Third Brother Qian, have you lost your mind? Defending outsiders and daring to scold your own brother?" Ye Yunlong sneered at Qian Qingping.

"Hmph, I’ve seen shameless people, but never anyone this shameless. The hosts have already told you to leave, yet you’re still here, clinging on just to curry favor with the Qian family?" Li Xiaowen stepped forward, pointing at Chen Fengyun and his companions.

"I didn't want to bother with you, but you spoiled brat clearly lacks manners. Today, I’ll discipline you on behalf of your family," Chen Fengyun’s expression darkened as he raised his hand.

*Slap!*

A crisp sound rang out, followed by Li Xiaowen’s scream. She staggered back several steps before being caught by Ye Yunlong, a clear handprint visible on her cheek.

"My God, he actually dared to hit Li Xiaowen! This is going to be a show."

"He’s crossed the line. Daring to strike someone in front of Ye Yunlong and Qian Qingfeng? This kid is going to suffer."

"Does anyone know who he is? He’s got some nerve, hitting someone at Elder Qian’s birthday celebration—and hitting Li Xiaowen at that. Does he not know how to spell 'death'?"

The young people nearby began to buzz with discussion. Some were eager for the spectacle, others shook their heads, and most believed Chen Fengyun and his friends were finished.

"You have a lot of nerve, daring to hit someone in our home! Call the security!" Qian Qingfeng’s face turned livid as he shouted recklessly.

"Big brother, I’ll say it again: Brother Fengyun is Father’s honored guest. You dare scold him and call for security? Even before Grandfather, you won't be forgiven for this!" Qian Qingping blocked Qian Qingfeng, rebuking him just as fiercely.

"Kid, if I don't make you crawl out of here today, I’ll write my name backward!" Seeing Li Xiaowen struck, Ye Yunlong hesitated for only a second before erupting in rage and lunging forward.

*Thud!*

Chen Fengyun ignored him entirely, lifting his foot to kick Ye Yunlong squarely in the stomach. The force sent Ye Yunlong flying two or three meters, knocking into two other young men behind him. The intense pain left his face deathly pale.

"What? He even dared to hit Young Master Ye?"

"My God, someone actually dared to hit Young Master Ye? How is this possible?"

"Am I seeing things? Is this a hallucination?"

The crowd exclaimed in shock. Ye Yunlong was a local tyrant in the capital; even heirs of noble families had to smile and flatter him, yet he had been struck in public.

"Brother Fengyun, well done! I’ve hated that guy for a long time," Geng Chunming cheered loudly.

"That’s right. Ye Yunlong has always relied on his brother to throw his weight around in the capital. It’s his bad luck to run into Brother Fengyun," Xu Dalin agreed. They had seen Chen Fengyun compete in the ring and knew how formidable he was.

"Stop saying that! Fengyun is here to study. Now that he’s provoked the Ye family, how will he be able to stay in the capital?" Zeng Yiyue’s expression shifted, and she whispered to them.

"Brother, you should take advantage of the chaos and leave. I heard Ye Yunlong’s older brother is here today—he’s a dangerous character. We’ll hold him off, you go!" Geng Chunming urged.

"Don't worry, I said I’d handle it, and it’ll be fine," Chen Fengyun smiled at them. "Though, Dalin, you’re quite something—you actually managed to win over Teacher Zeng."

Chen Fengyun still had the composure to tease them, making Xu Dalin grin and Zeng Yiyue blush and lower her head.

As Chen Fengyun had just struck Li Xiaowen and Ye Yunlong, several people rushed upstairs to report the incident, and members of the Qian family went to inform Qian Yuejin and the others.

"Kid... you actually dared to hit me. I will make you beg for death, and I will make your friends and family kneel and plead for mercy!" Ye Yunlong struggled to his feet, eyes bloodshot, his voice trembling with venomous hatred.