The Crazy Son-In-Law

“What the hell did you say?” Nie Yue glared at him coldly.

“I said, try laying a finger on her.” Xiao Shun lifted his eyelids and stared back at him.

“Mr. Nie, let it go for now. This is a birthday celebration. If there’s any issue, let’s talk about it after the celebration is over.” Mu Sheng hurriedly interjected.

His sister had been bullied, and he was angry. Knowing Nie Yue, he was certain this matter wouldn’t end easily. But he couldn’t afford to cause trouble for Cheng Yu during this event.

“Mr. Nie, for my sake, please calm down. I will toast to you later.” At this moment, Kong Yi approached and spoke.

Nie Yue glanced at him, then at Mu Sheng, before finally shifting his gaze back to Xiao Shun, “Kid, for the sake of Mr. Mu and Mr. Kong, I won’t pick a fight with you now. But you better watch out.”

Xiao Shun shrugged and pulled up the corner of his mouth, saying nonchalantly, “I’ll be waiting.”

Nie Yue snorted coldly and left the balcony with Mu Sheng and Mu Yu Xin. The minor incident ended.

Two servants quickly came to tidy up.

The place was crowded with young, rich heirs; they were used to being pampered like princes and princesses at home, naturally arrogant and unwilling to yield to one another. Minor conflicts were common and unsurprising.

“What happened? Why did you provoke Nie Yue?”

After Kong Yi settled back down, he asked Xiao Shun and Tang Shishi, his gaze moving between their faces.

Tang Shishi briefly explained the situation.

Xiao Shun simply smiled, “Someone wanted to use me as a pawn to kill someone else. I don’t mind bending his sword.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Shishi and Kong Yi exchanged a glance.

“Do you mean that Cheng Yu deliberately orchestrated this?” Kong Yi asked incredulously in a low voice.

“Is that even possible?”

“He arranged for someone to cause a scene at his father’s birthday feast? Impossible, impossible,” Kong Yi declared.

“Well, it didn’t escalate into a scene, did it? Maybe I’m overthinking. It could just be a coincidence. But I suspect there’s more to come. I guess we’ll see soon enough,” Xiao Shun said, raising an eyebrow.

Cheng Yu had learned from his previous trip to the capital that ordinary people were no match for him. And Xiao Shun sensed that this time, Nie Yue was a practitioner.

“If there are other arrangements after the feast, that will prove your intuition is correct,” Kong Yi said with a smile.

“Nie Yue is not to be trifled with,” he cautioned.

“Neither am I,” Xiao Shun responded with a smile.

Tang Shishi had been somewhat lost in the conversation and only came back to her senses at this point.

Still, she found it hard to believe that Cheng Yu could have orchestrated all this. He could have invited Nie Yue, and he should have known about Nie Yue’s intentions towards Mu Yu Xin. But how could he have known that Mu Yu Xin would pick a fight with her, that she would splash Mu Yu Xin with water, and that Mu Sheng and Nie Yue would be present at that exact moment?

No matter who started the conflict, it was inevitable. If Cheng Yu had anticipated all this, naturally the blame would fall on Xiao Shun.

But was this possible? Even though Tang Shishi didn’t like Cheng Yu, they had grown up together, and she didn’t want to believe that Cheng Yu could be such a sinister person.

In reality, Cheng Yu hadn’t arranged for the socialites to provoke Mu Yu Xin, nor had he expected Tang Shishi to bring Xiao Shun to the birthday feast.

After the previous incident when Yun Sandao was defeated and killed, Cheng Yu realized that ordinary practitioners were no match for Xiao Shun.

Now that Xiao Shun was in the capital, on his turf, how could Cheng Yu miss this opportunity?

He deliberately invited Nie Yue back, knowing that Nie Yue had feelings for Mu Yu Xin, and that Mu Yu Xin had had a conflict with Xiao Shun.

Based on his understanding of Mu Yu Xin, she would likely explode at the sight of Xiao Shun.

How could they not cross paths when it was meant to be? The fire was naturally lit when the time came.

Yun Sandao had died at the hands of Xiao Shun, and Cheng Yu didn’t think Nie Yue would be a match for him either. But behind Nie Yue was Nie Jiuchong, and even the entire Southeast region of the Old School Society. If Nie Yue were to be injured, or even… die, it would be best if he died, then how could Nie Jiuchong just let it go? Friends are there to be used, otherwise, what’s their value?

He just didn’t expect the drama to unfold early, right at his father’s birthday feast. This was indeed a good opportunity, and he naturally had to make good use of it. After Mu Sheng and his two companions left the scene, they called Cheng Lu over. They found a room for Mu Yuxin and got her a clean set of clothes to change into.

“Thank you,” Mu Yuxin said, her mood somewhat relieved after changing her clothes. She looked embarrassed as she thanked Cheng Lu.

“What are you thanking me for? I’ll take your clothes down later, have them washed, and you can wear them again after the banquet,” Cheng Lu said with a smile.

“Did I cause trouble for Yu?” Mu Yuxin asked nervously.

“You did it for him, he won’t blame you. But in the future, don’t be so impulsive,” Cheng Lu comforted her, pinching her little face.

Upon hearing about Mu Yuxin’s conflict with Tang Shishi, Cheng Yu quickly rushed over.

“Xin, are you okay?” Cheng Yu asked, entering the room after knocking on the door.

“I’m fine,” Mu Yuxin responded softly.

“That’s good. The banquet is about to start, come over after you touch up your makeup,” Cheng Yu said with a warm smile.

Seeing Cheng Yu smile, Mu Yuxin knew he wasn’t angry. Her mood instantly lightened. She pursed her lips and nodded.

“Yu, no matter what you plan to do, I have to teach that kid a lesson today.”

After the three men left the room, Nie Yue spoke sternly, “If you can swallow this insult, I can’t. If you’re not comfortable taking action, then let me do it.”

“So you’re planning to beat him up to relieve your anger?” Cheng Yu asked with a smile.

“What else?” Nie Yue asked.

Cheng Yu paused for a moment, “Wait and let me handle it. Beating him up probably won’t make you feel better.”

…

After the banquet ended.

Just as Xiao Shun, Tang Shishi, and Kong Yi had not walked far out the door, Cheng Yu caught up with them.

“Shishi, Mr. Kong, please wait.”

The three of them stopped and turned to look at him.

“Mr. Xiao, you said the show was coming. It seems your intuition is quite accurate,” Kong Yi muttered.This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

Xiao Shun merely smiled without answering, while Tang Shishi looked at Cheng Yu with an odd expression.

“Is there anything else? I’ve delivered both the gift and the blessings. I didn’t eat and drink for free,” Kong Yi joked at Cheng Yu.

“Mr. Kong, you’re joking. My father thought that we young people didn’t have enough fun at the banquet with our elders present. Since everyone is available today, and it’s a rare opportunity for us to gather, it’s a good chance for us all to interact. So he asked me to invite everyone to stay and have a chat somewhere else. I hope you can grace us with your presence,” Cheng Yu replied with a smile.

“Oh? Where?” Kong Yi asked with feigned curiosity, his interest piqued.

“We have a golf course and equestrian club in the estate, but I think they are not exciting enough. My father followed some friends on a hunting trip in the deep mountains of the Northeast a few years ago. His friend brought a bow and arrow, specifically for hunting. He fell in love with it, and when he came back, he set up an archery range at home and often invites his friends to practice. I think it’s not bad, are you interested?” Cheng Yu quickly glanced over the three of them.