Chapter 19

When Wen Lingxue returned to Su Yi's side, her face was as bright and smooth as melting ice and snow.

"Brother-in-law, this feeling is wonderful."

The young girl's clear, watery eyes were filled with excitement.

Su Yi smiled and instructed her,

"In life, leveraging momentum is also a form of wisdom. Those who are good at leveraging momentum are like sailing with the wind, drifting effortlessly. Some powerful cultivators can even borrow the momentum of heaven and earth to achieve enlightenment."

"However, borrowed momentum is not long-lasting. As the saying goes, 'When the time is right, all forces of heaven and earth work together; when the time is gone, even heroes are bound by fate.' Relying on external forces will ultimately lead to being abandoned by them."

Upon hearing this, Wen Lingxue seemed to be deep in thought and said, "Brother-in-law, do you mean that when it comes to leveraging momentum, one should know the limits, and ultimately, one must become strong oneself, right?"

Su Yi nodded with a smile.

The girl was intelligent and graceful, and some principles only needed to be hinted at.

Not far away, a resentful gaze fell upon Su Yi.

The owner of the gaze was Wen Shaobei.

He dared not offend Wen Lingxue but planned to vent his anger on Su Yi.

Moreover, he was confident that Wen Lingxue could not do anything about it, because no one in the Wen family would care if Su Yi was bullied.

Su Yi naturally noticed Wen Shaobei's gaze but paid no attention to it.

If this kid really dared to play any tricks, he would teach him a lesson on how to behave.

Next, Su Yi and Wen Lingxue sat down at a table in the courtyard.

Gradually, Wen Lingxue noticed something was amiss. The nearby tables were almost full, with people chatting and laughing, creating a lively atmosphere.

Only their table, with just the two of them, seemed unusually quiet and stood out in the entire area.

"Brother-in-law..."

Wen Lingxue glanced at Su Yi, feeling both angry and worried.

She could see that whether it was the Wen family members or the guests attending the birthday banquet, they all regarded Su Yi as a plague, trying to avoid him at all costs!

Su Yi, however, seemed very relaxed. He picked up the wine pot, poured himself a cup, and joked,

"Among those present, no one is worthy to drink with us."

Wen Lingxue couldn't help but smile and relax.

Not far away, a cute child walked over, about six or seven years old, clearly looking for a place to sit.

"Xiaomingrong, come sit with your sister."

Wen Lingxue called out with a smile.

The child happily agreed, but when he saw Su Yi, he stopped and loudly declared,

"Though I, Wen Mingrong, am young, I am ashamed to be in the company of a man like Su Yi!"

The lively atmosphere nearby suddenly fell silent, and the crowd's expressions turned strange, followed by bursts of laughter, filling the air with merriment.

Wen Shaobei and others were laughing uncontrollably, unable to stop.

Children speak without reserve, but their words are often the most honest.

That child's words directly exposed Su Yi's low status in the Wen family!

Wen Lingxue's face turned cold, and she glared fiercely at the little brat. She couldn't really take it out on a child.

Looking at Su Yi, he seemed oblivious, drinking and enjoying himself alone.

...

Inside the clan hall.

Qin Qin was also feeling very uncomfortable.

The hall was filled with distinguished guests and nobles, but almost all of them were gathered around the clan leader Wen Changtai and the second elder Wen Changqing.

Her table, with her husband Wen Changtai, was almost ignored, sitting alone and feeling extremely awkward.

Even the old matriarch, seated at the main table, kept her gaze on the clan leader Wen Changjing and the second elder Wen Changqing.

This feeling of being neglected filled Qin Qin with resentment.

"Look at your two brothers, and then look at you. In this life, I can't rely on you to make a name for yourself!"

Qin Qin glared fiercely at Wen Changtai.

She deeply regretted not writing to her eldest daughter to come back, as a disciple of the Tianyuan Academy, she could at least help save face.

"Ah, we are all family, why say such things."

Wen Changtai sighed.

Qin Qin became even more angry and lowered her voice, "Look at those branch family members, they are all laughing at us! Even your brother's son, Jueyuan, has outshone us!"

She vented her frustrations, "If you had any ability, we wouldn't be in such a difficult position!"

Wen Changtai looked worried and dared not speak.

As they conversed, more distinguished guests arrived to wish a happy birthday, each presenting generous gifts, making the old matriarch beam with pride.

The clan leader Wen Changtai and the second elder Wen Changqing chatted and laughed with these distinguished guests, looking very spirited.

Witnessing this, Qin Qin felt like sitting on pins and needles.

Just then, a young, clear voice rang out from outside the hall,

"Though I, Wen Mingrong, am young, I am ashamed to be in the company of a man like Su Yi!"

This sudden voice made everyone in the hall pause, and the previously lively atmosphere fell silent.

Immediately, the hall erupted in laughter, and even the distinguished guests couldn't help but laugh.

Su Yi!

In Guangling City, who didn't know about the Wen family's son-in-law?

"This child, though young, has such spirit. He has a bright future ahead."

A silver-haired elder laughed.

This comment triggered more laughter.

Qin Qin felt her cheeks burning. She looked at her mediocre husband and thought of Su Yi, her son-in-law, feeling a deep sense of sorrow.

I've married a useless man, and now even my daughter's husband is so weak. How unfair is this world!

Amidst the noisy atmosphere, a voice suddenly came from a distance,

"Clan leader Huang Yunchong, accompanied by the Huang family members, has come to wish a happy birthday!"

Everyone in the clan hall was startled.

In Guangling City, the Huang family was firmly ranked second among the three major clans.

Huang Yunchong was a powerful figure known throughout the city.

While there were many distinguished guests and important figures in the hall, none could match Huang Yunchong in status.

"Please, come in quickly."

The old matriarch, seated at the main table, smiled and said.

Regardless of the past grievances between the Huang and Wen families, the fact that the head of the Huang family had personally arrived brought glory to the Wen family.

Wen Changjing and Wen Changqing immediately stood up to welcome him.

Outside the clan hall.

All the Wen family members and guests turned their gazes to the distance.

Soon, they saw Huang Yunchong, dressed in a purple robe and with a majestic presence, walking in, followed by his eldest son Huang Qianjun, and then two old servants and a group of attendants.

The scene was like a cluster of stars surrounding the moon.

"Huang Clan Leader!"

"Huang Uncle is here too?"

"Huang Brother's presence is truly an honor."

As Huang Yunchong walked in, many guests greeted him with humble and even fawning expressions.

Even some Wen family members looked at him with respect and enthusiasm.

Huang Qianjun, the young man following his father, looked aloof, having long grown accustomed to such occasions.

Suddenly, Huang Yunchong stopped and looked at a certain spot.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw that almost everyone in the area had stood up, except for a man and a woman sitting at a table, who remained seated, standing out prominently.

They were Su Yi and Wen Lingxue.

"Rude!"

Many guests shook their heads disapprovingly.

Some Wen family members frowned, wondering how they could remain seated when the respected Huang Clan Leader had arrived.

An elder of the Wen family cleared his throat, preparing to scold Su Yi and Wen Lingxue, but his eyes widened in surprise.

He saw Huang Yunchong quickly step forward, bow slightly, and say, "Young Master Su."

The entire hall fell silent.

Everyone was stunned.

Su Yi, as if just reacting, raised his eyes slightly and looked at Huang Yunchong, saying, "Here to wish a happy birthday?"

Huang Yunchong nodded, "Yes."

Su Yi responded with an "Oh," then turned his gaze back to his wine, pouring himself another cup and ignoring Huang Yunchong.

Huang Yunchong, however, was not upset, as if he found it natural for Su Yi not to stand and greet him.

This left many people in the hall in shock, unable to believe their eyes.

At this moment, Clan Leader Wen Changjing hurried over, laughing and bowing, "Huang Brother, I'm sorry for not greeting you earlier. Please come to the clan hall with me."

Seeing Su Yi's indifferent reaction, Huang Yunchong straightened up, his aura changing, and his brows filled with authority.

"Thank you."

Huang Yunchong nodded at Wen Changjing and walked toward the clan hall.

The crowd was left stunned, in complete silence.

"Why was the Clan Leader so polite to that son-in-law?"

Many people were inwardly shocked and puzzled.

"What's going on?"

Wen Shaobei and the other Wen family members were bewildered. How could someone of Huang Yunchong's status be so respectful to a lowly son-in-law like Su Yi?

The expressions of the guests also changed, sensing something unusual.

"Brother-in-law, what...?"

Wen Lingxue was also puzzled, her starry eyes looking at Su Yi.

"Two days ago, I beat up Huang Qianjun. Yesterday at noon, Huang Yunchong came to the Juxian Tower to apologize to me."

Su Yi said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about the Huang family causing you trouble anymore."

"Ah?"

Wen Lingxue was so surprised she couldn't speak.

Su Yi's words were so casual that she didn't know whether to believe them.

At this moment, inside the clan hall.

Many nobles also sensed something was amiss when Huang Yunchong entered, and their gazes all turned to him.

Huang Yunchong ignored the gazes of the hall and walked straight to the old matriarch, instructing,

"Bring the birthday gift."

Immediately, an old servant stepped forward, presenting a jade box and said respectfully, "Old Matriarch, this is the birthday gift from our master, a pair of ruyis carved from century-old jade marrow. Wishing you a long life and all the best."

The old matriarch felt honored and smiled, "I'm already very happy that you came. There's no need for gifts, Changjing, please invite Clan Leader Huang to take a seat."

Beside her, Wen Changjing smiled and invited, "Huang Brother, please come this way."

"Wait a moment."

Huang Yunchong waved his hand and, under the astonished gazes of everyone, walked to the table where Wen Changtai and his wife were sitting, smiling and bowing,

"Brother Changtai, Sister Qin Qin, I heard that your daughter has entered the Tianyuan Academy. This is a great honor. I have also brought a small gift, as a token of my respect. Please do not refuse it."