met free Chapter 2047 What? You don't welcome me?
Chapter 2047 What? You don't welcome me?
The main family, one of the ten great families of Yanjing, has arrived!
This is no coincidence!
This is a premeditated and escalating pressure tactic!
Qian Houjin was the pebble used to explore the path, and the Zong family... was the hungry wolf that followed closely behind, baring its fangs!
The air inside the room seemed to freeze.
The old men's expressions all became extremely solemn.
If the arrival of the Qian family was still within their expectations and control, then the sudden appearance of the Zong family shattered this apparent calm, bringing potential conflicts and dangers to the forefront!
In such a short period of time, the second of the Ten Families of Yanjing has taken the stage, which clearly shows that their influence has increased exponentially!
Li Xiangnan took a deep breath, forcing himself to suppress the turbulent emotions surging within him.
He couldn't let his panic show, especially in front of the old men!
He turned around to face his elders, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable resolve: "Grandpa, Grandpas, please stay inside and have some tea! Leave the matters outside to me!"
After speaking, he looked at the old men and, without waiting for their response, knew that their silence at this moment was tacit approval and support. He then opened the door, strode out, and gently closed the door behind him, blocking the heavy gazes from the room.
Stepping out of the main house, the air under the eaves seemed to carry a tense chill.
The commotion that had been faintly coming from the front yard became clearer; it was a buzzing sound mixed with surprise, whispers, and even a hint of unease.
Song Ziming and Wang Defa arrived almost simultaneously from different directions, both looking rather uneasy.
"Brother Nan, the Zong family has arrived. There are three cars and quite a few people!" Song Ziming lowered his voice and spoke quickly after meeting them. "The one leading them is Zong Wangshan, the head of the Zong family, along with his two sons, Zong Chengjia and Zong Jiye. They are followed by seven or eight followers, none of whom look like good people!"
Zongwang Mountain?
He actually came in person?
Li Xiangnan's heart sank again.
He had heard Song Yi mention Zong Wangshan before; he was known in the Yanjing circle as a domineering and ruthless man who was fiercely protective of his own and acted unreasonably, only caring about the strong and the weak.
His personal visit, just like Qian Houjin's, was definitely not simply for the sake of having a drink at a wedding!
"Xiao Li, what should we do? I took a look at this guy, and he does have a domineering and tough vibe. He's not easy to get along with. Should we just let him in?" Wang Defa's eyes were full of worry.
The Zong family's actions clearly indicate that they have ill intentions.
Standing under the eaves, Li Xiangnan looked at the noisy crowd in the front courtyard of the central courtyard, and seemed to see a dark mass of figures outside the gate, exuding an unfriendly aura.
His gaze gradually turned cold and sharp, like a drawn blade.
There's no way to avoid it!
Fear is utterly useless!
Since we're here, let's fight!
"Let's go out and meet him!" Li Xiangnan's voice was calm and even, yet carried a resolute force. "I want to see what kind of trouble he can stir up in my Li family today! Let's go!"
After speaking, he straightened his Zhongshan suit, took a step, and walked steadily toward the front yard, toward the eye of the storm that was about to sweep in.
Behind them, Song Ziming and Wang Defa exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes, and immediately went their separate ways.
Wang Defa ran towards the courtyard gate to relay the instructions, while Song Ziming quickly made hand gestures, signaling the brothers hiding in various places to raise their level of vigilance.
Li Xiangnan's pace was not fast, but each step was steady and confident.
The guests in the front yard couldn't help but focus their attention on the young man, noticing that there was no fear on his face, only a deep calmness.
Twenty steps, ten steps, five steps... two steps, one step.
Li Xiangnan finally arrived at the entrance of the courtyard house.
Outside the door, the sunlight reflecting off the snow was slightly dazzling.
Backlit, a towering, majestic figure, draped in a black coat, stood at the forefront.
The man was extremely tall, almost blocking most of the door frame. He had a square face, thick eyebrows like knives, a straight nose and a square mouth, and short sideburns like halberds. His eyes were sharp and fierce like a hawk's, with undisguised scrutiny and pressure, shooting straight into the courtyard and instantly locking onto Li Xiangnan, who was walking steadily towards him.
Behind him, on either side stood two young men, each with an equally imposing presence but with incredibly sinister eyes.
Behind them were his attendants, dressed in dark, close-fitting clothes, with expressionless faces and cold, hard eyes.
An invisible pressure, a mixture of blood and domineering aura, surged towards Li Xiangnan as he approached.
My footsteps came to a steady stop in front of the screen wall.
Li Xiangnan raised his eyes, his gaze calmly meeting the fierce and piercing stare.
Eyes facing each other.
The air seemed to freeze and solidify in an instant.
Judging from the clan's demeanor, there was no joy whatsoever. They didn't seem like they were there to offer congratulations; they seemed more like they were there to break into the mountain gate!
The lively commotion in front of the back room had subsided at some point.
Many guests noticed the unusual activity at the entrance, turning their heads to look, whispering among themselves, their faces showing surprise and uncertainty.
Some of Li's relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors spontaneously and quietly moved towards the door, forming a human wall that, while not completely solid, was enough to express their attitude.
They may not understand the details of the main family, but anyone with eyes can see that the group's aura is no benevolent act.
This is the full moon celebration for the Li family's little daughter. It's a joyous occasion, and outsiders are not allowed to cause trouble here!
The atmosphere was tense and silent, a standoff.
Li Xiangnan took in all of this, feeling a slight warmth in his heart, but his expression remained completely calm.
He looked into Zong Wangshan's aggressive gaze and even took a step forward.
"I, Li, welcome the head of the clan!"
The voice was clear and calm, neither overly enthusiastic nor cold, but just the right amount of politeness: "Today is the full moon celebration for my daughter Xitang. We are honored that the head of the clan has taken the time to come. The Li family is truly honored. Please come in!"
He stepped aside and gestured for them to enter, his demeanor composed, as if the menacing group before him were merely ordinary guests.
Zong Wangshan raised his thick eyebrows, seemingly surprised by Li Xiangnan's composure beyond his years. But then, a smile, barely audible, spread across his lips, and his voice boomed, carrying a hint of arrogance: "Haha! Doctor Li, you're too kind! I, Zong Wangshan, am a rough man, I don't understand those intricacies! I heard that the Li family is celebrating a joyous occasion today, and as a hospitable family in Yanjing, my Zong family had no choice but to come and join in the fun!"
His words were somewhat polite, but just as everyone was about to breathe a sigh of relief, his tone suddenly turned cold, and he looked around as if he was somewhat dissatisfied.
"Dr. Li, my ancestor has specially prepared a small gift for you, and as a sign of respect, he brought his two sons to offer his congratulations... What, Dr. Li, is this... a sign that you don't welcome our clan?"
As he spoke, he suddenly pointed to the people around him who were subtly blocking his way.
These words, though seemingly bold, were actually barbed, especially as they directly targeted the Li family relatives and friends who were subtly blocking the way at the door. The implication was, "What's the meaning of having so many people blocking this place?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the eyes of Zong Chengjia and Zong Jiye sharpened, scanning the crowd ahead with a clear warning.
Although their entourage remained motionless, the oppressive atmosphere emanating from them suddenly intensified.
The atmosphere in the front yard became even more somber, and some timid guests quietly shrank back.
Starting an attack right from the start?
This Zong family is indeed as legendary as they say—domineering and tough, completely different from Qian Houjin's scheming earlier!