"More or less." The security guard gave a wry smile. "You guys wait here for a bit. I'll go talk to the security guard outside. He has a lot of rules, and we can't break them."

The security guard walked over and said a few words to the guards at the entrance. After they agreed, they all made way for them.

"Let's go." The security guard sighed. "Mr. Ming, Mr. Lu, I am not qualified to enter this courtyard. Please go in on your own."

Lu Zheng nodded and led Ming Xiang inside.

However, to Lu Zheng and his group's surprise, several elders of the Ming family were dressed in Zhongshan suits and sitting upright in armchairs.

Mingxiang's parents were sitting on her left front, and a young man was on her right.

The elder's two sons stood on either side of him like two guardians.

The clan elder and his wife sat in the two main seats facing north and south.

There were three symmetrical pairs of security guards around the perimeter, and four more in front, making a total of ten security guards standing straight.

Good heavens!

When Lu Zheng saw this, he almost couldn't help but laugh.

This kind of demeanor is either like an emperor or a gang; it's truly awesome.

However, to Lu Zheng, their situation was indeed somewhat like the scene in a short drama where something like a king or prime minister returns.

Despite not having much presence, she still manages to act awkwardly.

There are only a few people around him, why pretend to be a big shot?

As soon as Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang entered, the door behind them creaked shut.

Lu Zheng glanced back and sneered, "With so many of you, you think you can get away with just the two of us? If we could get away with this, it wouldn't be us who are capable, it would be you who are incompetent."

The elder's lips twitched violently.

His eldest son was the first to shout, "Shut up!"

Lu Zheng clicked his tongue: "Isn't that right? First, I can't fight, I don't have kung fu. Second, I don't have any sorcery, I can't escape underground, so what's the point of you closing the door? Are you trying to prove you're cowards?"

Mingxiang stood aside, trying not to laugh.

Although what Lu Zheng said did seem a bit excessive, it felt so good...

In the Ming family, the old patriarch has always been the most powerful, and no one has ever contradicted him.

Especially after Mingxiang helped Mingjia Village become prosperous, the old clan chief's words became even more irrefutable.

Originally, the prosperity of Mingjia Village was due to Ming Xiang's efforts, but he took all the credit for himself.

What's even more ridiculous is that the people of Mingjia Village gradually came to believe that it was all thanks to the old clan chief, while Ming Xiang's contribution was relegated to a supporting role.

It's really satisfying to have someone criticize him now.

Bang!

The old clan chief slammed the teacup onto the table, spilling tea everywhere.

His wife got burned, jumped up, and started waving her arms and legs around, which was quite comical.

"Pfft... giggle!"

For some reason, Mingxiang couldn't help but laugh.

In the past, she would never have dared to laugh; she would have had to hold it in.

But with Lu Zheng by her side, she inexplicably felt a strong sense of security, and naturally, she was no longer afraid.

But her smile terrified her parents.

The two of them still hold onto the old-fashioned mindset. In fact, Ming Xiang also has some of this mindset, otherwise how could there be the Ming Family Village as it is today?

The elderly couple hurriedly shouted at the same time, "Mingxiang!"

A man standing next to the old clan chief scolded, "Mingyi, look at the fine daughter you and your husband have raised. Ha, it's only because your father is old that I would call him over and let him see his good granddaughter, who is so disrespectful to the clan chief."

"My Mingjia Village raised her, and this is how she repays my Mingjia Village?"

The young man sitting opposite Ming Yi and his wife was the person Ming Xiang was going on a blind date with.

Mingxiang had met him before; he was the son of a big company in the province, and this person was much more powerful than Li Jingxuan.

After all, Li Jingxuan's status was only in business, but this young master was different.

His name is Zhou Jiaxing.

He fell in love with Mingxiang at first sight.

With such a stunningly beautiful woman, how could he not be drooling with envy?

The key point is that Mingxiang is neither a philandering celebrity nor an ordinary person who hopes to marry into a wealthy family and enjoy a life of luxury.

Ming Xiang is truly capable.

Their marriage is a powerful alliance.

When he arrived at Mingjia Village, the entire village gave him a warm welcome, with colorful flags fluttering and songs and dances filling the air.

But just as the old clan chief was meeting with Zhou Jiaxing, Li Jingxuan called.

Zhou Jiaxing heard it all clearly.

The old clan chief's eyelids twitched as he listened, fearing he might miss out on a great master like Zhou Jiaxing.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Jiaxing is also quite infatuated with Ming Xiang. Even though she has a boyfriend, he still can't give up.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Lu Zheng's current status was pitifully low. To the Zhou family, what Lu Zheng was doing was nothing more than trivial matters.

He doesn't take it seriously at all.

I came along today.

He hadn't spoken until now because he was waiting for an opportunity.

These young masters are very patient and composed, just like their fathers.

Just then, he realized his chance to speak had come, so he said to Mingxiang, "Mingxiang, what's wrong with you? This boy has corrupted you. Of course, it's not your fault; girls are bound to be influenced by feelings, right..."

"Hey, who are you? My wife doesn't need an outsider like you to lecture her."

Without hesitation, Lu Zheng pulled Ming Xiang into his arms, sniffed, and said, "No, what I mean is, and all of you, it's my wife who raised you, not you who raised her. If it weren't for my wife, would you have the status you have today?"

One of the leaders slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Outrageous! Didn't she grow up in our village?"

"Wait, wait!"

Lu Zheng directly interrupted the man's nonsense: "Let me ask you, her parents gave birth to her and raised her, right? Her parents also took care of her eating, drinking, and toileting, right? Who does this land belong to? It belongs to our great Eastern country."

"She's sick and needs to see a doctor. Does that cost money? Yes, it does. Who paid for it? You did?"

“She dropped out of school at the age of twelve or thirteen, and after she dropped out, you kicked her out.”

"You still have the nerve to say you took care of her? If it weren't for Mingxiang's abilities, she might have starved to death on the streets."

"After she became famous, she helped this village. Otherwise, would you have been able to build this villa? Would you have been able to act as the emperor in this village? Would you people still be in charge? Ha! It's hilarious."