Trash?

The dignified Qin Royal Clan, revered by everyone on Qiyun Road. And in this man's eyes, they were nothing more than trash?

The fury was plain to see on the faces of the Qin Family disciples, their fists clenched tightly.

But anger was one thing; the stark reality was another. Neither the Ye Family nor the Gao Family of Cangyun City were factions they could afford to offend. Their words were harsh, but weren't they also the truth? If they truly angered them, they could indeed obliterate the entire Qin Family with ease.

These were the powers that be in Cangyun City, from the very highest echelon. The power and influence they wielded were unimaginable, not just for ordinary people, but even for members of the Qin Royal Clan.

Qin Lie's face turned ashen as he clenched his jaw. He had never experienced such humiliation before.

"Father, there's no need to be angry with them. In a situation like this, besides the four great royal families of Cangyun City, who would dare to challenge them?" Qin Zhuo said consolingly.

The implication was clear: it wasn't that the Qin Family was cowardly, but that their opponents were simply too powerful. Setting aside their influential status, the three Fist Masters at the pinnacle of the thirteenth tier accompanying them were enough to sweep away everything in their path.

"But Qin Qiu and Qin Mo..."

"Those two young masters are only after them for their looks," Qin Zhuo said, waving his hand dismissively.

"Shut up!"

Qin Lie's eyes shot daggers at Qin Zhuo. "They bear the surname Qin," he said coldly. "They are members of our Qin Family. How could you say such a thing?"

"Father, the words may be unpleasant, but aren't they true?" Qin Zhuo retorted with an indifferent shrug. "Since those two young masters have taken a fancy to them, who could possibly rescue them?"

Qin Lie had no rebuttal. It was an irrefutable fact.

"Alas..." Qin Lie sighed, completely helpless.

Who would have thought that the Qin Royal Clan, which reigned over Qiyun Road like kings and emperors, would ever be subjected to such humiliation.

After a few more deep sighs, Qin Lie pointed to several figures lying in pools of blood nearby. "They don't look like they're from our Qin Family."

"From what I heard earlier, they seemed to be from the Martial Department. They might be men sent by Qin Qiu's husband," Qin Zhuo speculated, his gaze turning distant. To think he sent men to our Qin Family home, and no one even noticed.

That boy... he is truly devoted.

Qin Lie shook his head, told Qin Zhuo to have their wounds treated, and then slowly walked away.

After leaving the Yuehua Hotel, Chen Yang took Li Si to Meixin Community to get her car. He handed her purchases to Yang Hu, then personally drove Li Si home.

"Yang, am I always causing trouble for you?" Li Si pouted, looking self-reproachful.

Chen Yang flicked her on the forehead. "What trouble? You're my little sister."

"Hmph!" Li Si wrinkled her little nose. "I'm not your sister! I'm warning you, don't you dare go making up relations."

Of course, Chen Yang knew exactly what she meant.

"We're here. You can drive the rest of the way yourself." With that, Chen Yang unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.

Li Si quickly hopped out of the car and ran over to him. "I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow!"

Chen Yang gave her an OK sign, then stuffed his hands in his pockets and began strolling leisurely through the snow and wind.

Li Si watched Chen Yang until he completely disappeared from sight before finally looking away.

"Sisi!" A young man walked out from the Li Family's home. "What are you looking at? Who was that just now?"

The young man was about thirty-two, dressed in a blue suit with meticulously styled hair, radiating vitality. Though not old, he possessed a maturity and steadiness that far exceeded his age.

This was Li Changqing, Li Si's older brother and the eldest son of the Li Family. At just twenty-five, he founded his own cosmetics company, which he took public within five years. It now boasted a market value of over two billion. Across all of Qiyun Road, he was considered one of the most outstanding figures of his generation.

Soon, the position of Patriarch of the Li Family would naturally pass into his hands. If the marriage alliance with the Qin Family was a success, then when the Qin Family eventually expanded beyond Qiyun Road, the Li Family would inevitably take their place as the new Royal Family of Qiyun Road.

"A friend," Li Si replied indifferently, showing no intention to elaborate.

Li Changqing stared in the direction where Chen Yang had vanished. "Sisi," he said solemnly, "in a few days you are scheduled to meet Young Master Qin Yan of the Qin Family. He is to be your future husband, so I hope you'll stop contacting your old friends."

"You and they are not of the same world. No one besides Qin Yan is worthy of you."

"Brother, aren't you overstepping?" Li Si's face fell. "I won't meet him, and I won't marry him!"

"What's wrong with Qin Yan? His looks, talent, and family background are all top-tier. Most importantly, he is the most likely successor to the position of Qin Family Head. If you marry him, you'll be the young mistress of the Qin Royal Clan. Can you imagine the glory?" Li Changqing patiently reasoned.

"Heh..." Li Si sneered. "Brother, you're only telling half the story. Shall I finish it for you?"

"Once I'm married, the Li Family can use that connection to latch onto the Qin Family, standing on the shoulders of the giant that is the Qin Royal Clan so you can one day soar beyond Qiyun Road yourselves, is that it?"

Li Changqing was rendered speechless.

"I'm a person of flesh and blood, with my own feelings. Yet you all treat me like a tool. Don't you feel even a little bit cruel?" Li Si stared directly into her brother's eyes, her own brimming with tears.

Li Changqing immediately averted his gaze, not daring to meet hers.

Li Si pushed him away and walked off, a picture of dejection.

"Sisi..." Li Changqing called out. When he received no response, he spun around and glared in the direction Chen Yang had left. Kid, it was you, wasn't it? I will find out who you are!

「Meanwhile」

Chen Yang's phone rang. It was Yang Hu.

"Boss, your sister-in-law is in trouble!"

The sentence struck Chen Yang like a thunderbolt. The hairs on his arms stood on end, and his body went rigid.

"Those powerful figures from Cangyun City—the Gao and Ye Families who came for the Martial Association—they took Xiaomo and your sister-in-law from the Qin Family! They said something about attending a banquet. The men I had watching them were severely injured!"

"Word is, those two brought three Fist Masters with them, all at the pinnacle of the thirteenth tier."

Chen Yang uttered a single word, his voice chillingly calm: "Address."

"Ao Hai Clubhouse," Yang Hu replied. "Boss, I'll be at the Li Family soon. Where are you? I'll come pick you up."

「Ao Hai Clubhouse」

In a lounge behind the main hall, Gao Fan tossed two evening gowns onto Qin Qiu and Qin Mo. He then turned to a female attendant and ordered, "Get them changed into these and do their makeup. Then bring them out."

"If they don't cooperate, feel free to take some... punitive measures."

After speaking, he pulled out a thick wad of cash and stuffed it into the attendant's pocket.

"Of course, Young Master!" the attendant replied, her smile so wide she couldn't close her mouth. "Please wait in the main hall. I'll have them ready for you shortly."

Standing to the side, Ye Chao scoffed. "I say, Gao Fan, is all this formality really necessary?"

"This is called having a sense of ceremony, you crude oaf. What the hell would you know about it?" Gao Fan shot Ye Chao a contemptuous glare, adjusted his bow tie, and strode toward the main hall.

Ye Chao was left speechless.

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