Rebirth 78, the beginning of the marriage was broken off by the female educated youth

Cui Xingjian's shout was like a cold, sharp blade, severing the brief silence in the main room.

The air instantly tensed up!

Jiang Huaiyuan's silver beard trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with a sharp, unpredictable light, the kind of keen scrutiny one would show when a game of chess suddenly takes a turn for the better.

He didn't speak, but simply turned his gaze toward the doorway, as if trying to penetrate the layers of barriers to see through the true nature of the person who came!

Grandpa Yu gently placed the teacup back on the table, making a very soft, crisp sound. The faint smile on his face had vanished, replaced by a deep solemnity. His brows were furrowed, as if he were rapidly deducing the various possibilities behind the three families suddenly abandoning their predetermined order and arriving together.

Song Qiankun's body tensed slightly, his usual laziness replaced by complete alertness.

Qin Zongheng's eyes were deep as he frowned and asked in confusion, "They've all come at the same time... Are they trying to finish this in one battle? Or... have they received some information and changed their strategy at the last minute?"

His gaze swept over Li Xiangnan, carrying a hint of inquiry as well as a sense of support!

Li Dequan's hand, gripping his cane, was bulging with veins like a coiled dragon, revealing the turmoil in his heart. However, his aged face remained calm. After taking a deep breath, his cloudy yet still clear eyes looked at his grandson, filled with worry as well as a heavy trust and entrustment.

Li Fuqin reacted most directly, standing up abruptly with a mixture of shock and anger on his face: "What are they up to?! Nan Nan, what exactly are these powerful families trying to do?"

Lin Jianzhou, seated at the lower end of the table, remained astonished and asked in bewilderment, "Weren't they supposed to come one by one? Why did they all rush up at once? Are they trying to overwhelm us with numbers and cause a ruckus?"

The brief silence in the room was broken, but what followed was not panic, but a tense atmosphere of preparation for battle.

The gentlemen, all seasoned veterans, were quickly replaced by heightened vigilance and calm analysis after their initial shock.

They knew that the other side had gathered forces from all sides, pushing what might have been a probing and maneuvering phase directly to the brink of direct conflict!

Li Xiangnan stood in the spotlight, his heart initially pounding violently before being quickly calmed by a chilling composure.

He could feel the gazes from his elders, filled with worry, but even more so with silent support and the trust to which they were entrusting him with the greater good.

He turned to face the door, his back ramrod straight, as if he could bear a thousand pounds.

"Plans can't keep up with changes!" He tried to keep his voice steady. "But since they chose to come together, they're just trying to intimidate us and catch us off guard! Our original divide-and-conquer strategy needs to be adjusted, but the core remains the same! We will not allow them to disrupt the wedding banquet, and we will not allow them to set foot in the backyard!"

He quickly readjusted his plans in his mind.

“Gentlemen, the original plan was for you to invite them separately for tea and to catch up! Now that they are all here, this plan may be difficult to implement! How about this, when they come in later, if it is just a normal congratulatory greeting, we will treat them with courtesy and settle them in the reserved seats, but the seats should be separated so that they do not gather together!”

"If they make unreasonable demands, such as visiting elders or showing special gifts, then your grandson and second uncle will handle them first! If necessary, we will ask the grandfathers to step in and, as elders, directly reprimand them for their rudeness. Surely they won't dare to be disrespectful to you in front of everyone!"

"Of course, everything still depends on the situation and requires flexibility!"

Jiang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "Okay, you and Cijiu can hold the fort for now. Our temporary absence will actually serve as a deterrent! If things get urgent, we can step in, and that will carry more weight!"

Qin Zongheng also said, "Hold your ground and counter their moves! They've gathered together and seem powerful, but their hearts aren't necessarily united! Otherwise, Qian Houjin wouldn't have backed down. Find their weakness and strike decisively!"

Li Dequan also spoke up, "Sihai is right. I think these people are like loose sand. As long as we find an opportunity, we will definitely be able to dismantle them! You go ahead, we'll take care of things at home!"

Li Xiangnan nodded emphatically, said no more, and after taking one last look at the many elders in the room, receiving their silent encouragement and expectations, he resolutely turned around and opened the door.

Outside the door, the cold wind whipped up a huge, tangible roar that suddenly erupted from the front yard.

The voice was filled with surprise, whispers, excitement, and unease.

Li Xiangnan took a deep breath, suppressed his surging emotions, put on the faint smile of a master again, stepped out, and closed the door.

As he walked toward the eye of the storm at the front door, a completely different scene unfolded in the west wing.

Qian Houjin dawdled back from outside for some fresh air, his face still showing panic, but also a hint of guilt and exhaustion.

He didn't dare look at Zong Wangshan's gloomy face, which looked like it was about to drip water, and shrank back to his corner.

"Qian Laosan!" Zong Wangshan's voice boomed like thunder, his tiger eyes wide open, staring intently at him. "What the hell happened to you? Did you lose your soul during your trip? Or did you go to pledge your allegiance to Li Xiangnan?"

Qian Houjin shuddered in fright, quickly waving his hands and forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace. "Brother Zong... what are you talking about! I just had an upset stomach and went to relieve myself, but I couldn't find any toilet paper... This courtyard is full of Li Xiangnan's men, what kind of pledge of allegiance could I possibly offer!"

"Don't you dare play dumb with me!" Zong Wangshan slammed his hand on the table, sending the teacup flying. "I noticed you came back looking even more strange after you went out! Did Li Xiangnan's men contact you? What did they say to you? I'm warning you, Qian Houjin, if this messes up today, I'll be the first to make you pay!"

Zong Chengjia, standing to the side, also said coldly, "Uncle Qian! The ten families are all of one blood; we share the same fate, and we share the same fate. Don't forget your place!"

Qian Houjin inwardly groaned, cursing Zong Wangshan as a brute, but dared not completely turn against him. He could only feign a mournful expression and explain, "Brother Zong, nephew Cheng, I really didn't... I'm just feeling unwell, so I'm physically uncomfortable! You haven't seen it, there are many hidden talents in the Li family courtyard. Song Cijiu is in charge, and there are so many prominent figures outside coming to offer their congratulations... I think our plan... is probably not going to work!"

"What are you afraid of!" Zong Wangshan roared, his eyes flashing with ferocity. "Fortune favors the bold! If what happened back then is brought up again, do you think the Qian family can escape unscathed? Today we must find out if that old woman is dead or alive and where the account books are! According to the plan, once the Liu family arrives, we'll..."

He hadn't finished speaking—

"The Liu, Hou, and Yan families have arrived in Yanjing!"

The sharp announcement, like a thunderclap, pierced through the window and blasted into the ears of everyone in the west wing.

The argument inside the house stopped instantly.

Qian Houjin was so shocked that his mouth dropped open, and all the color drained from his face!

They're here! They're really here! And all three of them are coming together!

The Liu family arrived at 8:40, while the Hou and Yan families arrived later. But now... they actually arrived together early?

What happened? The whole plan is ruined!

Zong Wangshan was also taken aback, his thick eyebrows furrowed, and a hint of surprise and doubt flashed in his tiger eyes: "What's going on? Wasn't it agreed that the Liu family would arrive first? The other families were supposed to arrive a quarter of an hour later, so why did they all arrive at the same time?"

But after his initial surprise, his face was quickly replaced by an expression that mixed excitement and ruthlessness: "Good, since everyone's here! That makes things easier! Now that everyone's here, we can put pressure on Li Xiangnan together! Qian Laosan, come on, come with me out here, and we'll meet up with Liu Laonian, Hou Tuzi, and Yan Huli!"

As he spoke, he suddenly stood up and was about to walk out.

"No!"

But Qian Houjin suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He almost lunged forward and grabbed Zong Wangshan's clothes, shouting, "Old Zong, don't go out!"

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