323: provocative

Si Yang nodded very sincerely. "The Great Xia is indeed vast. As they say, when the forest is large, you'll find all kinds of birds!" Si Yang spoke very calmly.

Su Moning and Rong Xiyun laughed along in coordination.

It was rare to see Si Yang bickering with someone.

The two women's perfectly timed laughter made this eldest young master of the Huangfu Family blush instantly.

"I'm warning you, stay away from Ningning, or you'll have to bear the consequences." The eldest young master of the Huangfu Family sneered at Si Yang.

"Huangfu Yun, I have nothing to do with you, and it's not your place to tell me what to do with my life." Su Moning was thoroughly annoyed.

She was afraid Si Yang would misunderstand.

"See, she says she has nothing to do with you. You're just being sentimental, aren't you?" Si Yang smiled and picked up a piece of braised pork. "Haven't eaten yet? Want to join us?" Si Yang asked with a laugh.

Si Yang's bright smile made Huangfu Yun grit his teeth in hatred.

Although he was angry, it didn't mean he hadn't heard of Si Yang's exploits. Getting physical? Better not.

Huangfu Yun let out a cold snort, turned around, and left.

"Your temperament has improved quite a bit compared to before," Rong Xiyun said softly.

On the contrary, Su Moning was somewhat disappointed. She understood that, ultimately, Si Yang never considered her as someone close to him.

If it were Ye Mengwan in her place today, would you see the same? If Huangfu Yun could walk out in one piece, Su Moning would write her name backward from now on.

"Just a brainless fellow."

"Besides, I'm just a commoner now, and he's the famous eldest young master of the Huangfu Family. How could I afford to offend him?" Si Yang smiled and poured himself a glass of water.

None of the three took Huangfu Yun's threat to heart.

Si Yang simply didn't want to bother.

As for the two women, setting aside Si Yang himself, the Rong Family and Lei Family behind them were each powerful enough to give the Huangfu Family a run for their money.

It was just that the two families didn't know about this.

With how Si Yang handled things now, the two families wouldn't question whether he was right or wrong.

Provoking Si Yang was equivalent to provoking both great families at the same time.

"I just hope this eldest young master of the Huangfu Family doesn't do anything brainless in the future," Si Yang said with a smile.

He wouldn't take a few words of verbal provocation to heart.

If possible, a life like this was actually quite nice.

People! After experiencing too much, they begin to long for simplicity.

What makes a person mature is never age, but experience.

After the meal, "Alright, I'm full. I'll head out first, you guys have fun." Si Yang stood up, lit a cigarette, and walked out on his own.

"Hey!" Rong Xiyun couldn't help but call out to Si Yang.

"What? Did you win too?" Si Yang asked.

"Win what?" Rong Xiyun looked surprised. "Then it's nothing, I'm leaving."

After saying that, Si Yang waved his hand and left on his own.

Rong Xiyun looked at Si Yang's departing figure with frustration.

Looking at the brightly smiling Su Moning, Rong Xiyun glared at her fiercely. "It's not like you'll get him if I don't."

"Treating me as a rival, you're purely out of your mind," Rong Xiyun said crossly.

"Hey, I just happened to run into him on the way. There's no need for that," Su Moning laughed.

Rong Xiyun snorted coldly but didn't speak.

Si Yang returned to Ye Mengwan's home on his own. He didn't plan on having any entanglements with Rong Xiyun. She was beautiful, but that didn't mean he had to be with every beautiful woman.

Rong Xiyun was very candid, but not every woman's feelings had to be accepted.

When Ye Mengwan returned and saw Si Yang, she was quite surprised. "You're back."

"Yeah!" Si Yang nodded and went into the kitchen.

"It's good that you're back. Accompany me to a banquet tonight. It's hosted by the Huangfu Family, and Mengwan Technology is also on the guest list."

"The Huangfu Family?" Si Yang couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing that.

"Sure!" Si Yang nodded.

He always felt guilty toward Ye Mengwan, so he couldn't bear to refuse any of her requests.

Moreover, if he didn't go, he was afraid that bastard from the Huangfu Family would make things difficult for Ye Mengwan.

The night was like water as the two drove out together.

As a great family no less than the Su Family, the Huangfu Family's roots in China were unquestionable. The standard of the banquet was definitely not comparable to a typical business gathering.

Many big shots were present.

Even Li Chuning's father came to make an appearance, though he didn't stay long.

Having now been promoted to a formal position in Central Sea, he could be called a veritable regional high official with prospects of entering the central government in the future. Making a brief appearance was enough.

If he stayed too long, the Huangfu Family didn't have such a deep relationship with him yet.

Si Yang was very well-behaved and exchanged a glance with Li Zhendong. He could see that the man's gaze was very complex.

There was anger, relief, and an indescribable sense of helplessness.

With a nod, he had already left.

Si Yang dutifully accompanied Ye Mengwan. Rong Xiyun, Su Moning, and even Shen Leyu and Liu Mingyi were all there.

But Si Yang was very self-aware; he belonged to whoever he came with.

Since he came with Ye Mengwan, he naturally had to stay by her side.

Huangfu Yun spoke a few words to Su Moning and Rong Xiyun, but seeing the two women were uninterested, he turned and walked toward Si Yang.

He had seen Si Yang long ago.

"We meet again!" This time, Huangfu Yun was quite suave.

"Something the matter?" Si Yang raised an eyebrow.

"Every time I see you, you're with a different beautiful woman," Huangfu Yun said with a light laugh.

It seemed like envy, but it was more like an attempt to sow discord.

"So childish?" Si Yang looked at him and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

"I can't help it. I'm a man with no great ambitions, but I just happen to be liked by women, especially beautiful ones."

"Unlike some people who rush to be someone's licking dog only to be rejected," Si Yang smiled, appearing very calm.

Ye Mengwan couldn't help but smile to herself; this guy was starting to irritate people again.

"Fuck!" Huangfu Yun cursed inwardly.

This bastard doesn't say a single decent word!

"You'd better be careful," Huangfu Yun sneered.

Then he turned his gaze to Ye Mengwan, "This must be Miss Ye."

"I didn't expect Miss Ye to have a soft spot for a guy who lives off women, and you don't even find it filthy," Huangfu Yun sneered.

Ye Mengwan's eyes sharpened, a hint of ferocity appearing in them.

A slap was delivered cleanly and decisively.

Si Yang knew how much Huangfu Yun's words hurt Ye Mengwan.

Living off a woman didn't matter; Si Yang didn't care, and Ye Mengwan cared even less.

But the word "filthy" was indeed a bit too much.

"Please show some respect," Ye Mengwan's voice was cold.

The crisp sound of the slap shocked many people present.

Si Yang squinted his eyes, standing lazily by Ye Mengwan's side. "He's just trash, why get angry at him? Let Hubby see if your hand hurts from the slap," Si Yang comforted her in a soft voice.

Ye Mengwan couldn't help but laugh; this guy!

"Bitch..."

Huangfu Yun was dazed for a moment, then quickly snapped back. A single word had just escaped his mouth, but before he could finish...

...he swallowed it right back.