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Hong Yan was someone who genuinely cared for Liu Yiyi as if she were his sister. This had always been the case, but he didn't enjoy college, so he wasn't there to accompany Liu Yiyi. However, during their conversation, Xiao Yefeng realized that Hong Yan's words were often laden with implications.
"Xiao Brother, that guy you crippled really deserved it. You were the one who made the first move; otherwise, the moment he stepped out of the Golden House Courtyard would have been his last!" Hong Yan spoke quietly about the now-deceased Huang Qiang.
"Young Master Hong knows about that incident too?" Xiao Yefeng asked, puzzled.
"Of course I do. When I got word that guy was at my sister's place, I knew he had bad intentions. Unfortunately, by the time my people arrived, he was already lying in the ambulance!" Hong Yan replied.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng realized that Hong Yan was unaware of the issue with the memory card. He decided to change the subject: "Young Master Hong, do you know who is going to propose to Yiyi?"
Xiao Yefeng's words were straightforward, and Liu Yiyi, upon hearing this question, curiously leaned in closer.
"That’s something others might not know for sure. However, I've heard rumors that this time the person proposing isn't from the Huangfu Family but an outsider!" Hong Yan affirmed.
"Not Huangfu Rui?" Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi asked in unison.
Indeed, Huangfu Rui was the target of their mutual suspicion since he had yet to make an appearance. Through various analyses, Liu Yiyi was almost certain that he was the one planning to propose. However, Hong Yan's words changed everything.
"Of course not! I just got news when I arrived here that Huangfu Rui was seen with a foreigner in the city. The way he was fawning over her made him look like a total fool. So I suspect that foreigner is actually the real suitor, and only someone like her would use such methods to propose," Hong Yan explained.
"A foreigner? Do you have any information?" Xiao Yefeng asked directly.
"It'll be here shortly." As soon as Hong Yan spoke, a flash appeared on his watch. He pressed a button on the screen, and indeed a series of data appeared.
Seeing the information, Hong Yan chuckled: "Speak of the devil! Here comes the data!"
The three of them looked at the information, which succinctly stated: Abel Ferard, a member of the renowned European Feralde Family and a royal family member with the title of Baron. He is skilled in Western martial arts and once single-handedly fought off a pack of starving wolves in the wilderness, killing six before leaving injured.
The data was brief and accompanied by a photo of a tall Western man with golden wavy hair and sapphire eyes—someone Xiao Yefeng found familiar but who Liu Yiyi did not favor due to his ethnicity.
“Is it the Ferrad Family? This is a bit tricky! It seems that this time, I can't help you, brother!” Hong Yan was straightforward, openly stating his inability to assist. At that moment, Liu Yiyi smiled and said, “It really is difficult. I guess I’ll just have to tell my mother!”
Liu Yiyi was unfazed by Hong Yan's bluntness. In fact, after learning about this family, she had somewhat given up. The Ferrad Family was one of the prominent families in the West, not like the families in Huaxia. They were a royal family with generations of heritage, and the most crucial point was that the West still maintained a monarchy, so the royal family held all power. Of course, there were many royal families in the West, each generation having its own lineage, all claiming to be part of the royal family. While it seemed amusing, those that managed to endure were not simple at all.
“Don’t worry; no matter what happens today, I won’t let anyone bully you. After all, they’re just members of a royal family. I, Xiao Yefeng, don’t take them seriously!” Xiao Yefeng revealed a smile.
However, Xiao Yefeng’s arrogant words left Liu Yiyi somewhat at a loss. She knew that he hadn’t come with a plan to resolve things properly. If Xiao Yefeng offended a member of the royal family for her sake, Liu Yiyi would never agree to that.
So Liu Yiyi said, “Brother Xiao, I appreciate your kindness, but let’s drop this matter. Dealing with members of the royal family is very complicated; I don’t want you to…”
Halfway through her sentence, Xiao Yefeng interrupted her. “I promised that person I would protect you from any harm until your true destiny arrives. No matter if it’s a member of the royal family or even the current Western monarch who wants to harm you, I won’t allow it!”
After saying this, Xiao Yefeng looked around at everyone present. At that moment, Liu Yiyi wanted to say something but was stopped by Hong Yan. He said, “Sister, some matters are difficult for us family members to handle. However, someone like Brother Xiao here can easily resolve them. I believe you understand Brother Xiao’s status!”
Hong Yan’s words made Liu Yiyi halt her thoughts. At this point, she could only place her hopes on Xiao Yefeng. This was the only way to stop the proposal. Although it seemed a bit excessive and unkind for Xiao Yefeng, he didn’t mind; as long as Liu Yiyi wasn’t wronged, he would do anything for her.
“Creak!” The door opened again, and Mei Mo'er appeared at the entrance in a pink dress. She looked charming and radiant with a smile on her face; however, the sweat on her shoulders made Xiao Yefeng sense something unusual.
Sure enough, as Mei Mo'er recounted her story, a man with a bruised corner of his mouth appeared at the door. He tried to approach Mei Mo'er but retreated sheepishly when met with her gaze. This man was likely the one intending to propose to Mei Mo'er but had evidently been thwarted once again by her; this was clear from the sweat on Mei Mo'er and her smiling face.
As the clock in the hall struck nine o'clock, the doorman opened the door one last time. Finally, the main guests arrived!
The door swung open to reveal two figures entering one after another. The leading figure was a Caucasian man with fair skin and golden wavy hair and striking blue eyes. He wore a perfectly tailored suit that accentuated his imposing presence; however, what Xiao Yefeng disliked most was the condescending look in his eyes—a gaze that suggested everyone in the room was beneath him.
Following this man was a Huaxia man in his mid-twenties wearing a blue suit and appearing rather thin. He walked alongside the foreigner in an obviously sycophantic manner. This behavior elicited a sense of annoyance among everyone in the hall; however, no one dared to express their disdain for this man's identity.
Huangfu Rui! A member of the strongest Huangfu Family among the Four Great Families of China and one of its heirs. Xiao Yefeng recognized these circumstances and merely frowned at them; however, his unwillingness to engage didn’t deter them from approaching.
The foreigner walked toward Liu Yiyi and Xiao Yefeng under Huangfu Rui's lead. At this moment, Xiao Yefeng stood in front of Liu Yiyi and saw what was happening; he stepped aside slightly and positioned himself directly in front of Liu Yiyi, blocking Abel's path forward.
Seeing Xiao Yefeng blocking his path, Abel was momentarily taken aback. Coming from a prestigious background, Abel was rarely obstructed, especially in such situations. However, faced with a beautiful figure, he displayed absolute gentlemanly courtesy. He extended his hand toward Xiao Yefeng in a gesture of invitation, clearly wanting him to go first. Yet, Xiao Yefeng merely glanced at him and stood still.
"Hey! Who do you think you are? Can't you see that Young Master Abel is giving you face? Hurry up and move!" Abel and Xiao Yefeng were locked in a standoff, their energies clashing. Meanwhile, Huangfu Rui seized the opportunity to reprimand Xiao Yefeng sharply, hoping to win Abel's favor.
However, the equally matched heights of Abel and Xiao Yefeng meant they were staring each other down. Upon hearing Huangfu Rui's words, both turned their heads to look at him simultaneously. At that moment, Huangfu Rui felt the chill of two piercing gazes upon him. A shiver ran from his feet to the top of his head, and he instinctively took three steps back before steadying himself.
Who is this person? Why do I feel like I'm being scolded by an elder at home? After retreating three steps and regaining his composure, Huangfu Rui decided to keep his mouth shut this time.
"This friend is quite formidable; however, this is an important moment for me. I wonder if this friend could step aside? The lady I intend to propose to is right behind you!" Abel was also taken aback; he sensed that his Blood Energy had been refined to thirty percent. Ordinary people would not dare to meet his gaze directly. Could this man be a remarkable figure from Huaxia? Thus, adopting a more conciliatory approach, Abel spoke first.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng had also changed his opinion about this Westerner. Clearly, this man possessed some skills. Although he was unsure of Abel's exact capabilities, he could feel from the aura surrounding him that Abel definitely had strength around the Peak of Bright Strength level.
However, in response to Abel's words, Xiao Yefeng said, "I'm sorry, but Yiyi does not wish to engage with you. Please leave."
Xiao Yefeng's voice was unrestrained and resonant; it rang out clearly in the now silent hall where one could hear a pin drop. His words struck hard against Abel's pride, and the atmosphere in the hall grew even quieter after Xiao Yefeng spoke. Everyone turned their attention to him—some with admiration, others with pity, but most simply eager for the spectacle.
Abel belonged to the Ferrad Family, an internationally renowned business dynasty that monopolized a significant portion of the market. This was also why Huangfu Rui sought to curry favor and why other prominent families were reluctant to create enmity with them. Now here was Xiao Yefeng, an unknown individual confronting their might head-on; everyone was keen to see how this would unfold.
"Sir, I apologize, but no matter what, you cannot speak for this beautiful lady. Even if she refuses me, I must hear her refusal directly from her lips. I hope you can step aside," Abel said through gritted teeth, anger flickering in his eyes. Yet due to his status, he refrained from losing his temper.
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