Chapter 1375: Hold Up/ Reason for Holding Back

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

Chapter 1505: Hold Up

“Agree with you?” Wang Ruoshui snorted coldly, “My niece had gotten engaged a long time ago; you should just go! Plus, I don’t like you!”

“Don’t like…” A hint of seriousness flashed across Goode’s eyes. Ever since he was little, he had never been despised by anyone like this. Wang Ruoshui hadn’t even taken him seriously.

“Cut your wishful thinking. Even if Little Butterfly’s engagement doesn’t work out this time, she will never marry you.” Wang Ruoshui attacked Goode’s self-esteem mercilessly. “An underworld family in Ello Town is nothing.”

“You—” Goode’s expression became furious after he heard Wang Ruoshui’s words. He tilted his head up with bloodshot eyes and stared fiercely at Wang Ruoshui, “Ha! Good, good! In that case, there’s no need for me to say anything more! Wang Ruoshui, I hope you don’t regret your words today.”

“Regret? Are you threatening me?” Wang Ruoshui didn’t take Goode’s threat to heart.

“Whether or not I am, you can think about it yourself,” Goode said as he gritted his teeth. “Since you’ve gone this far, I too, am not afraid to openly shed all pretenses of cordiality with you people! From now on, the Douglas Family and the Butterfly Family are irreconcilable!”

Wang Songshan looked at this explosive situation and shook his head helplessly. It seems that Wang Ruoshui’s actions today have established hatred between the Butterfly Family and the Douglas family! Wang Songshan didn’t think that his advice could save the situation. Since they had already shed all pretenses of cordiality openly, there is nothing more for both sides to say.

Although Wang Songshan was a little cautious of the Lancer Family’s attitude, he still didn’t take the Douglas Family seriously. Since they were already on bad terms, he might as well just let it be! The fissures had been created. They would never quit without determining the winner! So, Wang Songshan kept his mouth shut calmly at this moment. In any case, he would be on Wang Ruoshui’s side.

“A small little Douglas Family also has the right to clamor in front of our Butterfly Family. It seems that we haven’t done anything for too long…” Wang Ruoshui shook her head and said faintly. However, her thoughts had returned to when she was eight years old when the Butterfly Family had wrought a great catastrophe upon the high society of Europe!

Under the full-force encirclement from the Butterfly Family, dozens of families that were against them had vanished instantly. This was such a horrifying strength! It was also from that time onward that the Butterfly Family had established its transcendental status in Europe’s high society!

Although Wang Ruoshui’s memory was blurry as she was still young at that time, her memory of the shock brought about by the catastrophe remained fresh. Now that so many years had passed, it seemed that many people had long forgotten about this incident. Now, there was a boy from an insignificant family that dared to threaten the Butterfly Family openly!

It would be impossible for this to happen back in the old days! Was it that the Butterfly Family had been declining, or was it that they had been holding back for too long? Wang Ruoshui didn’t accept the possibility of the former. After all, the Butterfly Family’s status in the assassin world had never changed throughout the years. Even their management had become more powerful. Hence, it could only be concluded that it was the latter – they had been holding back for too long!

“Insignificant family? Very good! Very good indeed!” Goode repeated himself. “Since you say that we’re an insignificant family, I shall see how your big family will end up crying and pleading for me to marry Little Butterfly! I believe that that day will not be too far away! Remember what I have said today, hahaha—!”

Goode’s crazy laughter echoed throughout the entire restaurant. His ferocious and bloody face coupled with this laugh made people feel even more scared!

“Ai!” Wang Songshan sighed faintly. Just because he gave face to the Douglas Family didn’t mean that he was afraid of them. He didn’t want to cause trouble, yet he also wasn’t afraid of trouble. Since things had progressed to this extent, it could no longer be saved!

Wang Songshan believed that even if he were to mediate, Goode would not easily let go of this resentment. This conflict would be difficult to resolve unless he were to agree to marry his daughter to him!

However, this was impossible. Wang Xiaoyan and Yang Ming’s marriage had been decided, and it could not be changed. Wang Songshan could only choose to be enemies with the Douglas Family! Who knew that Wang Ruoshui would bring trouble to her family as soon as she had returned!

However, Wang Songshan didn’t say anything to stop Wang Ruoshui in the presence of Goode, Yang Ming, and Fang Tian. The Butterfly Family must not be bullied!

Originally, Goode thought that Wang Songshan would definitely try to reconcile when things had gotten to this point. After all, this was a society where family interests were of the greatest importance! Goode believed that Wang Songshan would make the right choice between the Lancer Family and his daughter’s marriage! However, he was disappointed by Wang Songshan’s silence.

Goode gritted his teeth! Well, since you guys don’t appreciate my kindness, then don’t blame me for being cruel! A sharp ray of fierce light flashed across Goode’s eyes. He was his grandfather’s most beloved grandson. He believed that if he had any request, his grandfather would do his utmost to please him! Goode firmly believed that as long as he pressured Wang Songshan through his grandfather, Thomas, Wang Songshan would have no choice but to send his daughter to the Douglas Family obediently!

The top-quality firearms from the Lancer Family were the foundation of the Butterfly Family. If they were to lose the supply of these high-end firearms, how would the Butterfly Family still be so prominent?

“Since this is the case, I will leave! Five days! It will not exceed five days for you, Wang Songshan, to send Little Butterfly over to our Douglas Family obediently!” Goode laid down his ruthless words ferociously, “If it exceeds five days, I will not be surnamed Douglas! Hng, kid, you’re that fiance of Little Butterfly, right? I’ll advise you to not step into this muddy water; be careful to not stumble into it! If you are smart, end this engagement quickly. Only that is the smart option. Otherwise, I’m afraid you too do not have to even think about walking out of Ello Town!”

After saying this, Goode knew that there was no point in staying in the Butterfly Family and saying more. He could only use actions to show them that they would regret their stupid behavior today!

Goode strode out of the restaurant while suppressing the pain on his face. Although no one stopped him, the gazes that were cast upon him had a hint of strangeness and anger.

“Hold up.” Yang Ming, who was yet to speak, spoke at this time. It wasn’t that Yang Ming wanted to be nosy, but that Goode was indeed too arrogant.

Goode’s contempt for Wang Ruoshui was completely because she had been treated as Yang Ming’s ally. So, it could be said that some of Goode’s words from before were also directed at Yang Ming. However, Yang Ming was no longer a kid; naturally, he would not be angered by this. After listening to Goode’s words about his fallen family, Yang Ming only laughed it off. Yang Ming was never from any family, so he didn’t care about his words.

However, what made Yang Ming angry was Goode’s last “advice” before he left!

Although Yang Ming was here to cancel the engagement, he didn’t need other people to order him to do so! The engagement needed to be canceled, but it wouldn’t be because of Goode’s words.

However, Goode’s last few threats made Yang Ming unsure of whether to laugh or cry! Yang Ming didn’t dare to do anything to Wang Ruoshui and Wang Songshan as they were Fang Tian’s good old friends, but a young master of a local underworld family dared to threaten him that he was unable to leave Ello Town. It was simply outrageous!

Yang Ming had been able to leave safely even under a rain of bullets in Vietnam and Africa. How would he be afraid of a young master from an underworld family? Not to mention what Yang Ming’s profession was! Half a year ago, Yang Ming had the ability to wipe out the underworld of Jidun City completely, so a Douglas Family of Ello Town would be nothing.

“Why? Have you made up your mind?” Goode looked back and cast an eager gaze at Yang Ming. He thought that Yang Ming had gotten scared and flinched, choosing to cancel the engagement on his own!

If this were the case, Goode would be saved from a lot of trouble. As long as Yang Ming took the initiative to call it off, the Butterfly Family would not have to insist on whatever marriage contract. With that, among all of the big families in European high society, the Douglas Family was the only one that could match the Butterfly Family! Of course, this was only with the help of the Lancer Family.

Chapter 1506: Reason for Holding Back

“Yes, I’ve made up my mind.” Yang Ming glanced at Goode and said calmly.

“Hehe, it’s always good to deal with smart people!” Goode’s heart felt happy the instant he heard Yang Ming’s words. “Rest assured, as long as you make the right choice, you will have innumerable benefits! You also know the strength of our Douglas Family!”

Yang Ming’s words made Wang Songshan, Wang Ruoshui, and Fang Tian all tense! They knew that Yang Ming intended to call off the engagement, so they were really afraid that Yang Ming would say something inappropriate! Then, it would be troublesome if Goode were to really meddle with them!

If Yang Ming were to tell Goode that he wanted to cancel the engagement, then Goode would definitely demand more unscrupulously. Since this party has already called it off, how can the Butterfly Family not choose the Douglas Family? Are you actually looking down on the Douglas Family or even the Lancer Family?

Fang Tian winked immediately at Yang Ming as he thought of this! For the first time, he felt that this was too big of a gamble! If Yang Ming were to talk about the cancellation in public, it would be problematic for him and Wang Xiaoyan!

However, Yang Ming turned a blind eye to Fang Tian’s gaze. Even if Fang Tian were to squeeze his eyeball out, Yang Ming still wouldn’t have the slightest reaction. Fang Tian could only sigh at the side and turn an angry look at Wang Songshan. Do you see this stupid game of calling off the engagement that you played? You like it now? How are you going to resolve this in the future with the situation as it is?

Wang Songshan could only sigh bitterly! How could he possibly expect that a fun game of canceling the engagement would not only lead to Wang Ruoshui barging in but also Goode’s involvement?

“The Douglas Family, eh? ” Yang Ming repeated Goode’s words, but his words were filled with disdain. “Very well, I shall wait to see how you’ll stop me from walking out of Ello Town.”

Goode’s face froze. He thought that Yang Ming was going to submit to him, but Yang Ming’s words didn’t have that intention at all. Instead, his words were filled with provocation! Suddenly, Goode’s expression became even more ferocious and gloomy, “Well then, since you refuse to take the path in heaven but instead come barging into hell, you shall pay for your curiosity.”

“Okay,” Yang Ming said calmly, “I’ll wait and see, but I also have something to tell you.”

“What?” Goode sneered. He didn’t think that Yang Ming would have any good advice. Goode had long made up his mind about someone who overreached himself like Yang Ming. If he didn’t teach Yang Ming a lesson, Yang Ming wouldn’t know his place.

“You should not do anything extraordinary, otherwise you will definitely regret it,” Yang Ming said. “Remember my words. I’m not the kind of person to shoot aimlessly. Everything I say will always come true. For the sake of your family as well as that Lancer Family supporting you, I hope that you will not be reckless and do something stupid.”

“Ha!” Goode was not angered after hearing Yang Ming’s words. Instead, he laughed as if he had heard a very funny joke! In his opinion, Yang Ming’s excessive behavior was completely ridiculous and pathetic!

He didn’t recognize his strength before he spoke; he actually dared to speak so boastfully! Goode looked at Yang Ming from a bird’s-eye view, which was why he wasn’t angry at all! It was because he felt that Yang Ming was an inexperienced ant who was overreaching himself.

Goode no longer refuted Yang Ming’s words. He left the restaurant and disappeared from everyone’s sight while laughing. Yang Ming shrugged at his indifferent attitude. If this kid didn’t know his place, then Yang Ming didn’t mind teaching him a lesson.

This was not an aid for the Butterfly Family, but due to the mere provocation towards Yang Ming! It had been a few days since he had last worked his muscles. He hoped that this Goode wouldn’t seek death.

It was only after Goode left completely that Wang Songshan smiled bitterly as he sighed. This situation was something he hadn’t thought of before.

“Brother, even a small Douglas Family dares to be so arrogant in front of our Butterfly Family. How have you become so forbearing in these recent years?” It was obvious that Wang Ruoshui was extremely dissatisfied with Goode’s sudden intrusion earlier. “Plus, it was only a kid from the Douglas Family that dared to do this. Have they all forgotten that our Butterfly Family had once wrought a catastrophe upon the European high society?”

“Ruoshui…” Wang Songshan sighed, “It’s not that I have held back, nor is it that the Butterfly Family has regressed. Instead, it is because of the Lancer Family behind the Douglas Family that I am saving some face for the Douglas Family!”

“Lancer Family? What family is that? Why are we afraid of them?” Wang Ruoshui’s face changed. “Even if the Lancer family is a top family in high society, we don’t need to be a timid turtle, right? We have even been bullied at our door; what else are you capable of besides smiling wryly?”

Seeing Wang Ruoshui and Wang Songshan’s sudden argument, Yang Ming and Fang Tian chose to keep their mouths shut at the same time. This wasn’t something they could meddle with. It was better to just listen.

“Ruoshui, the situation is not the same as it was decades ago,” Wang Songshan waved his hand and said. “The Lancer family is one of Europe’s largest suppliers of firearms. They have been cooperating with our Butterfly Family for many years. The high-end firearms that our family has been using are all from the Lancer Family!”

“Oh? Since we bought their firearms, we should be regarded as one of their big customers. Wouldn’t this give them even less of a reason to offend us?” Wang Ruoshui asked strangely after listening to Wang Songshan’s words.

“Ruoshui, you don’t understand…” Wang Songshan said, “Our family needs a lot of high-end limited firearms every year because of the particularities of our industry. These firearms are not available easily and don’t lack demand. So even if the Lancer Family don’t sell to us, there will still be others fighting for it. They do not need to prioritize us at all. Instead, we have to maintain a good relationship with the Lancer Family in order to buy these high-end firearms!”

“I see!” Wang Ruoshui was not stupid, and she understood from Wang Songshan’s few words. The firearms needed by her family were not easily available. So once they lost the support of the Lancer Family, it would be extremely hard for them to buy these high-end firearms. Then, the Butterfly Family’s status in the assassin world would be at stake!

“Has our family always been cooperating with the Lancer Family?” Wang Ruoshui frowned. “If firearms were so important, then the catastrophe that was launched by our father decades ago against the big families in the high society…”

“Ruoshui, times were different then…” Wang Songshan explained with a bitter smile. “Firearms were still underdeveloped a few decades ago. There were only a few models of firearms, and there were many ways to buy them. Almost every firearm supplier had these things. But it’s different now. With the rapid research and development of firearms, many firearms dedicated to sniping and assassination have become things that can only be equipped by special forces. The output is not large, and the purchase is limited. Which is why I had thought of every way possible to get in touch with the Lancer Family! Over recent years, these high-end firearms have always been purchased from their hands. Otherwise, how would it have been possible for our Butterfly Family to stay unmoving at second place in the assassin world? We would have long been replaced by others!”

Wang Ruoshui’s expression changed slowly as she heard Wang Songshan’s explanation! She finally understood why Wang Songshan had held back so much with Goode earlier. Even if he barged into the Butterfly Family and questioned Wang Songshan in public, Wang Songshan wasn’t bothered by him. It was all because of the Lancer Family behind the Douglas Family!

The Butterfly Family cannot lose the support of the Lancer Family! Once we lose their high-end firearms supply, the consequences will be unimaginable!

“Brother, my reckless behavior has offended Goode and the Douglas Family completely. Would the Lancer Family…” Wang Ruoshui only just realized that she had caused trouble that could cause the downfall of the Butterfly Family!

“It’s true that you have offended the Douglas Family.” Wang Songshan frowned, “But the Lancer Family probably wouldn’t severe their business relationship with our Butterfly Family because of this. After all, we have cooperated for so many years. I don’t think they will go too far! After all, the Lancer Family would probably consider our status as an assassin family seriously. They won’t make any reckless decisions at the very least.”

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