Not only him, but many members of the Yuan family also contributed to the surge of anger, and even many people outside the Yuan family couldn't help but feel emotional.
Hiding in the shadows, observing all sorts of mature young women, Ji Dengtu, a self-proclaimed "older sister" or "married woman," couldn't help but glance at Zu An. And you know what? This little guy really does deserve a beating.
In the future, I'll keep my daughter away from this guy. Otherwise, with his troublemaking nature, she'll easily get caught in the crossfire.
But thinking about how good the storybook this guy gave me last time was, I wonder how many more of these he has. If he's about to be beaten to death by Yuan Wendong, should I secretly save him for the sake of the storybook?
Xue'er on the stage muttered under her breath, "This guy is always so annoying."
For the first time ever, Shi Kun nodded, wholeheartedly agreeing with this point.
“A thug is just a thug, he’s not respectable,” Sang Qian couldn’t help but secretly mock.
Sang Hong, sitting in front of him, used his inner energy to remind him: "This kid can win 7.5 million taels from the Silver Hook Gambling House and become an arithmetic teacher at the academy. He is no ordinary person. Don't be fooled by his appearance. I've told you so many times, don't be like those wealthy families who are obsessed with empty appearances. Look at the substance of things."
"Yes," Sang Qian replied, but in his heart he didn't think so.
At this moment, Xie Yi secretly asked Xie Xiu, "Is this the person you mentioned?"
“That’s right, he is Zu’an,” Xie Xiu replied.
The older sister, Xie Daoyun, frowned slightly: "This person is vulgar and uncouth, I don't like him."
Xie Xiu was about to explain when she suddenly remembered the legend of the gigolo in the academy, especially the fact that he had asked her about her sister. She then thought it would be better for her sister to stay away from him.
On the other side, Duke Yangquan, Wu Wei, chuckled: "With Duke Mingyue taking in such a son-in-law, it seems the Chu family is destined for ruin and decline."
Hearing her father belittle Zu'an, Wu Qing felt extremely pleased. She thought to herself, "Since we're not at school today, I'll watch how you embarrass yourself."
Only Jiang Luofu on the stage knew his background. Looking at the young man below the stage who remained calm despite the criticism and strange looks from the crowd, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought: What was the reason that made him choose to keep a low profile like this? Was he planning to make a name for himself in today's competition?
Sang Hong stood up and cleared his throat: "The competition between the Chu and Yuan families is about to begin. Let me reiterate the rules. Both sides must confirm their order of appearance and submit it. No changes are allowed during the competition. The family with the most wins will receive 80% of the weapons market share in each city of Linchuan County, while the loser will receive the remaining 20%."
"During the competition, both sides should stop when their aim is exhausted. Intentionally causing death is strictly prohibited; otherwise, the participant will be disqualified. Does everyone understand?"
"Understood!"
The contestants from both companies answered.
Zuan secretly grumbled, "Nominally you can't intentionally kill someone, but the word 'intentionally' is very deceptive. You can just say that swords have no eyes and you couldn't stop yourself for a moment. As long as it's not too obvious, no one will know if you did it on purpose."
"Now everyone, please submit your order of appearance. The competition will officially begin after one incense stick has burned!" After announcing this, Sang Hong returned to his seat. In the past, the city lord alone was enough for the competition between the two families, but today everyone knew that although it was ostensibly a competition between the Chu and Yuan families, it was actually a competition between the Chu and Wu families, so naturally he was needed to oversee it.
The two families had already decided on the order of appearance. Chu Chuyan handed in the results, and at this moment, Hong Xingying passed by Zu An. He was the first person from the Chu family to go on stage.
On the surface, he appeared solemn, as if preparing for battle, but in reality, he spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Aren't you quite pleased with your performance just now?"
"What?" Zu'an was stunned. Was this guy going to cause trouble again before the competition?
Hong Xing snorted: "I don't know what's wrong with your brain. Did you think you could get attention by cursing like a commoner? Didn't you notice that everyone was laughing at you? Not just at you, but at everyone in the Chu family."
"A person like you only brings shame to the Chu family. The fact that the Chu family took you as their son-in-law has already become a laughing stock. I didn't expect you to keep making new disgrace."
Zuan immediately laughed: "What, have you already forgotten how badly you were beaten up last time?"
Hong Xing glanced guiltily at Pei Mianman in the distance and snorted, "What kind of skill was it to hide behind a woman last time? Today, the arena is a stage where nothing can be faked. Everyone will see what kind of trash you are!"
"Are you so sure I'll lose?" Zuan wondered if he should make a bet with him, otherwise it would be a waste of the opportunity.
Hong Xingying sneered: "You don't still want to win, do you? You don't, do you?"
"Your mission today is to lose. Leave the winning to us. Only someone like me can bring glory to the family. The comfortable life you enjoy behind the scenes is all earned with the blood and sweat of people like us!"
Just as Zuan was about to retort, the first round of the competition was announced to have begun.
Hong Xing straightened his clothes, raised his head and walked onto the stage.
"That felt so good, so incredibly good! Today I finally got to vent all my pent-up frustration. That good-for-nothing got a thorough dressing-down but couldn't say a word. Seeing him look so pathetic was so satisfying!"
Hong Xingying felt more exhilarated than ever before. "Hmph, once I achieve the first victory for the Chu family today, and that guy gets utterly humiliated by the Yuan family in front of everyone, Master and Madam will finally understand who they can truly rely on."
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