Chapter 172: Release Them and I’ll Go with You (2)_1
He didn’t have the thick skin necessary to become the butt of other people’s jokes.
"I heard everything loud and clear just now," he chuckled. "Could it be that Elder Yu and Elder Zhi, both of you, are prone to exaggeration and don’t stand by your words? If that’s really the case, I believe many in the military would be disheartened, HAHAHAHA, wouldn’t you agree?"
A wave of laughter followed, as a group of people made their entrance. Shangguan You suddenly realized that this was a conspiracy, a blatant conspiracy. Why did these people choose to come now, of all times? Why?
Shangguan You exchanged a look with Shangguan Qing and they both stepped back, while Yu Zifeng and Yu Zijin also exchanged glances and retreated, leaving the elders of the Shangguan Family and the Yu Family to step forward. The status of these interlopers was beyond their own, and a careless move might drag both the Yu and Shangguan Families into troubled waters.
"Elder Li, what a rare visitor," someone commented.
"HAHAHA, Elder Li’s timing is perfect. You can help us witness this bet."
A playful remark escalated into a formal wager, with Elder Li from the Li Family and security personnel from the Luo Family acting as witnesses.
Li Wanying and Shangguan Rou, upon seeing the newcomers, joyfully approached. Shangguan Rou was especially affectionate, lavishing him with calls of "Grandpa" in the warmest tone.
Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing exchanged glances, then nodded to each other and exited the scene. Entanglements of officialdom were not what they wished to be involved in at the moment. Their current mission was to study diligently. Besides, there were many things Shangguan Zhi and his sons did not want the two of them to know.
Yu Zifeng and his sister also left the room, and for the first time, the group of four stood peacefully on the balcony, gazing at the lights outside.