The Crazy Son-In-Law

The Mu family knew Nie Yue was a practitioner, who was rough, hot-tempered, and impulsive. He was used to solving problems with his fists. Although he didn’t know if Nie Yue was a master in cultivation, he had never lost a fight.

Such a person had one advantage: he was straightforward, simple-minded, and would go to great lengths for a friend. Mu Sheng also knew Nie Yue’s feelings for Mu Yuxin.

It seemed that Mr. Xiao was going to have a tough time today.

“Six rings”

“Three rings”

“Missed the target”

“Four rings”

“Missed the target”

“…”

When Mu Sheng and his group walked into the archery range in a mighty procession, Xiao Shun was still practicing. Each time he shot an arrow, the target reporter would loudly announce the score, attracting everyone’s mocking looks.

These were all Cheng Yu’s good friends. Knowing that Tang Shishi brought her boyfriend, they all felt indignant for him and naturally held malice towards Xiao Shun.

“There should be no archery ranges in the countryside. It’s probably the rustic’s first time doing archery, poor thing.” Mu Yuxin glanced at him coldly, her words full of ridicule.

“I could crush this waste with one finger.” Nie Yue said with an arrogant laugh.

“Wait and see how I teach him a lesson.”

Nie Yue’s words were clearly heard by Xiao Shun, but he acted as if he hadn’t heard. He also wanted to see what abilities this stupid tool, being used by others, had.

After everyone was seated, a servant came up to pour them expensive red wine. When these people gathered together, they didn’t just talk about fun and games. Occasionally, they would discuss domestic industrial policies, industry trends, stocks, and international situations, etc.

These wealthy young heirs, unlike the common folks haggling at roadside stalls, prefer a more leisurely approach to enjoying their wine. However, even this can become dull after a while and when conversation topics run dry, they turn to archery competitions for amusement. The inevitable inaccuracy that comes after a few drinks simply adds to their laughter. Although Xiao Shun can’t see the humor in it.

After shooting a few arrows, Xiao Shun quickly lost interest. He didn’t find this pastime particularly engaging, nor did he see any practical use for good archery skills in this era of firearms. The range and lethality of guns simply can’t be compared to bows and arrows. Even those in training have abandoned these ancient and inconvenient weapons, preferring things like throwing knives, just like the Yun brothers love to do. Xiao Shun was quite skilled with throwing knives, and even the Yun brothers wouldn’t be a match for him one on one.

“Why aren’t you practicing anymore?” Tang Shishi asked as Xiao Shun returned to his seat. “Feeling defeated?”

“I just find it boring.” Xiao Shun responded, feeling a bit embarrassed by the straightforwardness of her words.

“Archery may seem simple, but it takes time to master. Don’t worry about it,” Mr. Kong tried to comfort him with his thoughtful words.

“My grandmother could do better than him,” Nie Yue sneered. Nie Yue and the siblings from the Mu family were seated nearby, clearly a deliberate arrangement by Cheng Yu.

“Nie Yue, are you done yet?” Tang Shishi frowned, clearly annoyed by his instigation.

“Tang Shishi, can you protect him forever? Are you planning to keep this pretty boy hidden in your house, like a man hidden in a golden house?” Nie Yue smirked, then turned his gaze to Xiao Shun.

“Weren’t you so brave earlier, standing up for her? Why are you hiding behind a woman now, letting a woman take the heat for you? You really do have thick skin.” Nie Yue taunted.

“I’m willing to do so, what’s it to you?” Tang Shishi retorted, her face cold.

“I don’t need a woman to take the blame for me. If you have an issue, come at me,” Xiao Shun replied with a calm smile, setting down his wine glass and looking straight at him.

“Since you both are here, you are my guests. Can we let this matter pass for today, for my sake?” Cheng Yu suggested, trying to mediate the situation.

“Yu, this is between him and me, it has nothing to do with you. I just don’t like the sight of him, I want to set him straight,” Nie Yue coldly replied. He then looked at Xiao Shun and said, “Let’s make a bet. I wouldn’t want to hurt you in Yu’s house, so let’s compete in archery. I’ll even blindfold myself to make it fair.”

“And if you lose?” Xiao Shun asked, leaning back comfortably in his chair.

“I won’t lose.”

“It doesn’t matter if you blindfold yourself or not. If I lose, I’ll kneel and kowtow to you, calling you my master. If you lose, you’ll do the same to me,” Xiao Shun responded calmly.

His words immediately drew a round of ridicule. Everyone had just witnessed Xiao Shun’s pitiful archery skills, and yet he dared to speak so boldly. They were baffled by his courage. As for Nie Yue, they hadn’t seen him shoot, but they had heard that he was a practitioner. Given his confidence in competing while blindfolded, they believed he must be quite proficient.

“Did he get hit on the head? He’s so full of himself,” one person commented.

“Even my little sister could beat him with her archery skills. I can’t wait to see him kowtow to Mr. Nie and call him ‘master’. He’s so foolish.”

“It seems Miss Tang is going to lose face with him today.”

Nie Yue looked at him with scorn, sneered, and said, “If you’re so eager to meet your doom, I’ll be happy to oblige. Just don’t go back on your word when you lose, with all these witnesses around.”

Xiao Shun rose leisurely from the couch, grinning ear to ear, and retorted, “Enough talk, or it’ll be nightfall.”Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

Tang Shishi and Kong Yi looked baffled, wondering what game he was playing. Tang Shishi was slightly less concerned; she trusted Xiao Shun to pull off a surprise.

Cheng Yu wore a worried expression, but inside, he was pleased with the situation. The higher the stakes, the better. No matter who won or lost, he would reap the benefits. If Nie Yue won, he could show Tang Shishi that Xiao Shun was a fool. If Xiao Shun won, knowing Nie Yue, he wouldn’t gracefully accept defeat and bow to Xiao Shun. The situation would become unpredictable.

After a few steps forward, Xiao Shun turned around, his gaze swiftly sweeping over the crowd that had just ridiculed him. “Anyone else want to add to the wager? If I lose, I’ll bow three times to each of you,” he said with a nonchalant smile.