“I…” Hong Xingying’s face turned bright red. He had actually been mocked by this guy he had always looked down on.
Hong Xingying's anger level increased by 999!
But he couldn't refute what the other person said; it was all his fault for speaking too confidently earlier.
However, he reacted quickly, blushing as he said, "If you go up there, you'll only lose even more miserably. At least I fought to a standstill, only losing by one move in the end..."
Zuan curled his lip: "A loss is a loss, why make so many excuses? Besides, who said I would lose? I'll show you what a true champion is later."
"Enough!" Before Hong Xingying could answer, Qin Wanru couldn't hold back any longer, looking at him with a frosty expression. "Are you even a member of the Chu family? Instead of encouraging your teammates, you're here making sarcastic remarks?"
Zuan shrugged: "He's already lost, what's the point of encouraging him? Can he play again?"
"Shut up!" Qin Wanru said coldly. "Anyone who fights their best on the stage deserves the respect of the Chu family. Whether they win or lose, they are still members of the Chu family. If they lose, they are ridiculed in every way. Wouldn't that discourage others? If you can't speak properly, then don't speak!"
Chu Zhongtian also spoke up: "Xiao An, your behavior just now was indeed inappropriate. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Our Chu family is not the kind of opportunistic people who would kick away the ladder after crossing the river."
Zu An frowned. "Why didn't you guys stand up for me when Hong Xingying was mocking me?"
Just as he was about to say something, he felt Chu Chuyan quietly tug at his sleeve, and heard her voice transmitted through her energy: "Don't make Mother angry. Go sit over there. We still need to discuss our strategy for the battle later."
She had just gone up to submit the competition order list and hadn't noticed Hong Xingying's mockery of him, so she also felt that it was inappropriate for Zu An to come out and make a mockery at this time.
Hong Xingying is one thing, but the key issue is that it will chill the hearts of the rest of the group. After all, no one dares to guarantee a win, and if they lose, they will suffer such ridicule. Anyone would have doubts. Zu An is the son-in-law of the Chu family, and he is easily influenced by the Chu family's past attitude towards them.
Zuan shrugged, too lazy to argue with these people anymore, and went back to his seat.
The commotion at the Chu family's residence did not escape the notice of others. Seeing Zu An being reprimanded by the Chu couple, many people gloated.
"I knew it! Live-in sons-in-law really have no dignity."
"Being a kept man isn't so easy. Look at how the Chu family treats him. Even a dog would be of higher status than him."
"So you young people shouldn't think about taking shortcuts, calling me 'Auntie' and saying you don't want to work hard anymore. You're destined to lose more if you gain these things."
"But Miss Chu is so young and beautiful, I'm willing to suffer every day."
"Pah, what a loser! Fine, I don't want to try anymore."
...
On the stage, Shi Kun couldn't help but lean back, feeling relaxed and comfortable as if he had eaten a ginseng fruit: "Xue'er, just as you said, this guy has no status in the Chu family at all. It seems that my previous worries were unnecessary."
Seeing Zu'an's discomfiture, Xue'er smiled slightly: "Of course, Miss has never let him into her house, so Young Master doesn't need to worry that he'll be a toad trying to eat swan meat."
Yuan Wendong frowned. Zu An had so little status in the Chu family. Was it too impulsive of him to choose to confront him this time? However, he quickly dismissed the thought. Thinking of how annoying that guy had been in front of him before, he felt that his decision was right. He would cripple him completely later and let him know what the consequences of being foul-mouthed would be!
Among the Zheng family members, Zheng Dan's lips curled slightly: It seems that Zu An and Chu Chuyan's relationship isn't as good as I imagined. I should be able to take advantage of this situation and find the IOU for 7.5 million taels more easily.
However, it's uncertain whether Zuan can survive today's arena battle. Even if he manages to survive, he'll probably lose a hand or a leg. I'll visit him and show my concern then; that should be more touching for him.
On the other side, Pei Mianman had a half-smile on her face. The more trouble this guy had in the Chu family, the more advantageous it would be for her. In the end, he would beg her to help her find the account books first.
“This beautiful lady…” Just then, a self-proclaimed dashing young man stepped forward to strike up a conversation. After all, her looks and figure were simply too outstanding, and it was hard for anyone to take their eyes off her. She was sitting there all alone and didn’t seem to belong to any prominent family, which immediately aroused the strange thoughts of many people.
"Get lost!" Pei Mianman didn't even glance at the man, but a flickering black flame appeared on her fingertips.
"Yes..." Knowing her cultivation level, these people no longer dared to act recklessly. They all ran far away in a panic, afraid of being touched by the black flames.
At this moment, in the Chu family's rest area, Chu Huanzhao saw Zu An with a sour face and hurriedly handed him a bowl of tea: "Brother-in-law, don't be angry. Come and moisten your throat. Actually, I don't like that guy surnamed Hong either. My parents are always like this. They are very strict with us, but they are kinder to outsiders. I've been unhappy about it for a long time. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I am their biological son."
“Hmm, I have my doubts too.” Zuan chuckled, his gaze falling on her chest. This girl’s flat chest was indeed quite different from her mother’s and sister’s.
Feeling his gaze, Chu Huanzhao: "..."
Chu Huanzhao's anger value increased by 404!
"Where's my whip!" Chu Huanzhao angrily searched everywhere for his wailing whip.
Zuan's smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "Xiao Zhao, thank you."
Hearing his unusually serious tone, Chu Huanzhao felt a little uncomfortable: "Don't be so polite, we're best buddies who make money together."
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