Xiao Mengjie's fair and delicate hand was being held tightly by Hu Zi's broad and powerful hands.
She stood quietly behind Hu Zi's tall and broad figure, tilting her head slightly, her gaze as gentle as water as she looked at the man who belonged to her.
Tiger's deep yet powerful voice echoed in the air, each word seemingly weighing a ton, firmly expressing his determination and courage to protect the mother and daughter.
He stood firmly in front of Xiao Mengjie like an indestructible city wall, blocking out all the storms and tempests from the outside world.
In that instant, an unprecedented sense of security surged into Xiao Mengjie's heart like a tidal wave.
This feeling was so warm and reassuring that she couldn't help but immerse herself in it.
Yes, this was the man she had always dreamed of—he might not be handsome or charming, he might not be rich, and he might even seem somewhat unknown in a crowd.
However, whenever she encounters difficulties and hardships, he always appears by her side as if a god has descended to earth, using his strong arms to create a clear sky for her and shield her from all the hardships.
At this moment, Xiao Mengjie silently watched Hu Zi without saying a word, only conveying her trust and reliance on him with her eyes.
She knew that the man in front of her would not disappoint her; he would surely be able to properly resolve the thorny problem she was currently facing.
So she stood there quietly, like a flower blooming silently, waiting for Tiger to demonstrate his abilities and responsibility.
Xiao Lian, who had just been slapped hard by Hu Zi, was completely stunned and stood there, his eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.
The burning pain spread rapidly from his cheeks, making him feel both ashamed and angry, and extremely frustrated.
Although he knew nothing about kung fu, just by looking at the power and speed of Tiger's palm strike, he could tell that this was a move that no ordinary person could perform.
However, even though he secretly feared Hu Zi, Xiao Lian still refused to back down with his words.
Asking him to kowtow and apologize to a woman? That's worse than taking his life!
In his view, this humiliating act was no different from killing him outright.
So he started spouting nonsense, looking for all sorts of excuses to shirk responsibility and try to muddle through the current situation.
"Hmph! You...you're just an outsider, or to put it nicely, a live-in son-in-law! When did it become your place to meddle in our family affairs?"
Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to point fingers and criticize me?
While shouting loudly, Xiao Lian was secretly making plans in his mind.
As long as we can get through today's ordeal, we can simply avoid them from now on.
In any case, I absolutely cannot kneel down and kowtow in front of everyone at this moment; that would be utterly humiliating and shameful!
However, just as he finished speaking, a sudden, abrupt voice rang out.
"Who said he's an outsider? He's clearly my brother, a native of Xiaotun!"
The sound was crisp and melodious, yet it carried a hint of chill, like a cold wind blowing straight into everyone's hearts.
Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Lian turned around abruptly, his gaze instantly fixing on the speaker—it was Xiao Weiguo!
At this moment, Xiao Weiguo's face was cold and stern, and his eyes were filled with a chilling aura that made people's hearts tremble.
Without hesitation, he took two steps forward, each step seemingly carrying immense force, landing heavily on the ground.
When he got closer, he stopped, lowered his head slightly, and spoke in a deep and authoritative tone.
"If anyone dares to spout nonsense again, claiming that Tiger is not a member of Xiaotun, then I, Xiao Weiguo, will absolutely not let this go and will be the first to stand up and express my opposition!"
His words resonated like a great bell, and for a moment the entire scene fell into a deathly silence, with no one daring to utter a sound.
But just then, another figure slowly emerged from the crowd.
This man was burly and had a resolute face; he was none other than Xiao Jian, who had remained silent all along.
He strode over to Xiao Weiguo's side, stood shoulder to shoulder with his brother, then raised his head high and shouted loudly.
"That's right, and me too! Tiger is more than just my brother; he once saved my life! In my heart, he has long been a member of our big family."
Therefore, if anyone dares to bully my family, I, Xiao Jian, will absolutely not sit idly by!
Xiao Jian is no longer the naive and impetuous young man he once was.
After two years of honing and tempering in a high position, he has been completely transformed, exuding a powerful aura that is hard to ignore.
This kind of aura that emanates from within is not something that ordinary people can easily possess.
At this moment, he stood side by side with his brother Xiao Weiguo, their auras intertwined yet remaining independent.
Although Xiao Weiguo also possessed an extraordinary temperament, Xiao Jian was in no way inferior to him and showed no signs of being overshadowed.
Just then, Jiao Bai walked slowly with steady and powerful steps.
He remained silent, staring intently at Xiao Lian with his fierce, wolf-like eyes, his gaze burning with raging fury.
At the same time, he kept kneading his hand joints, and with a crisp cracking sound, an invisible pressure spread out.
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