163: Su Mo is so domineering, what does the Zhao family think of itself?

"Dad!"

Even Rose couldn't bear to watch anymore.

Although she also hoped Su Mo could keep her elders in check, she hadn't expected her father's attitude to change so quickly and thoroughly.

"Uncle Xiaodong, you're overstating it."

Su Mo, however, smiled and naturally took the teacup Li Xiaodong handed him, then sat down gracefully.

"Ignorance is no sin."

"Besides, all the uncles are looking out for Rose's best interests; I understand."

Su Mo's words were neither humble nor arrogant; they provided Li Xiaodong with a way to save face while subtly placing himself on equal footing with them.

Li Xiaodong observed Su Mo's composed demeanor, and his estimation of him rose even higher.

This young man was not only powerful, but his character far surpassed that of his peers.

He was unperturbed by favor or disgrace, and he knew when to advance and when to retreat.

It was Rose's good fortune to find such a man.

"Good, good, 'ignorance is no sin'!"

Li Xiaodong burst out laughing, and the tense, oppressive atmosphere in the private room instantly dissipated without a trace.

"Young friend Su Mo, we don't object to your relationship with Rose."

"For a talented young man like you to take an interest in our Rose is her honor."

"However..."

Li Xiaodong's tone suddenly shifted.

"We still have one crucial issue that needs to be resolved."

He looked at Su Mo, sharp light glinting in his cloudy old eyes.

"How do you wish for us to handle the Zhao family matter?"

"Should we just back down?"

"Or..."

As soon as this question was posed, the private room fell silent once more.

Everyone's gaze collectively landed on Su Mo.

They wanted to see what kind of answer this incredibly arrogant young man would give.

Would he choose to avoid the conflict for now and reconcile with the Zhao family?

Or would he choose to stand firm and directly oppose the Zhao family?

This would directly determine the future fate of the Hongxing Society.

However, Su Mo's answer once again exceeded everyone's expectations.

He picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

Then he looked up at Li Xiaodong, a cold smile on his face.

"The Zhao family? They can't make me, Su Mo, back down."

"From today onwards, Rose is my woman, Su Mo's woman. Whoever has designs on her, I will naturally cause them trouble!"

"Whether it's the Zhao family or the Wang family. If they know what's good for them, they'd best not provoke me."

"Otherwise, if they dare to come looking for trouble, I will naturally dare to make them disappear from this world."

The domineering arrogance and murderous intent contained in Su Mo's indifferent words, that looked down upon the world and regarded all living beings as ants, made everyone present feel an inexplicable shiver!

Madman! Killing was as simple as eating and drinking for him!

Those first-rate aristocratic families, who held immense power and could cover the sky with one hand in the capital, were merely ordinary people who could be casually crushed in his eyes?!

This... what kind of confidence and assurance was this?!

The Hongxing Society's big shots looked at Su Mo's excessively young face, and a surging wave rose in their hearts.

They had been in the underworld for decades and considered themselves ruthless individuals who wouldn't bat an eye at killing.

But they also considered the person and their background before killing.

Before acting, they always weighed whether they could bear the consequences.

But this young man... he seemed to not care about any consequences at all.

He only cared about his own mood.

Those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish.

This was his code of conduct.

Just as everyone was stunned into silence by Su Mo's incredibly domineering declaration, Su Mo suddenly smiled again, reverting to that harmless, brilliant smile.

"Of course, I'm not an unreasonable person either."

"As long as they don't actively provoke me, I'm too lazy to go looking for trouble with them."

"After all, I'm a very busy man."

As Su Mo spoke, he deliberately pulled Rose, who was in his arms, even closer.

"I'm busy falling in love with my women."

The change in atmosphere was simply too fast.

So fast that everyone was a little slow to react.

One moment he was a world-shaking demon king who wouldn't bat an eye at killing, and the next he became a romantic playboy obsessed with beauty.

Which side of this man was his true self?

Just as everyone was bewildered, Su Mo slowly added another sentence.

"Oh, I forgot to tell all the uncles."

"I have a few friends at the Dragon Shield Bureau."

"A few days ago, I even went on an instance with that Fourth Princess of the Long family, Long Kuier."

"That little girl is quite cute, just a bit too clingy."

Boom—!

Su Mo's words were undoubtedly a bombshell!

Dragon Shield Bureau! Long family's Fourth Princess! Long Kuier!

These resounding names, casually uttered from Su Mo's mouth, made everyone present feel as if their hearts were being squeezed by an invisible large hand.

He even knew people from the Long family!

And judging by his tone, his relationship with the Fourth Princess, who was known as the "Long Family's Little Demoness," was quite extraordinary!

At this moment, Li Xiaodong and the big shots behind him looked at Su Mo with completely changed expressions.

If before they were merely curious about Su Mo's strength, now all that remained was a heartfelt awe!

With this connection, this man was someone they couldn't afford to provoke! They couldn't afford to offend him!

To be his enemy meant only a dead end!

But to be his ally... then the future path of their Hongxing Society would be bright!

Thinking of this, Li Xiaodong and the big shots behind him exchanged glances, seeing that fervent and... excited look in each other's eyes!

"Hahahahaha..."

Li Xiaodong burst out laughing again.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row.

"Young friend Su Mo, I, Li Xiaodong, acknowledge you as my son-in-law!"

"From today onwards, you are one of us, the Hongxing Society!"

"Someone! Bring the wine! Bring the dishes!"

Li Xiaodong waved his hand and shouted loudly towards the door.

"Today, I'm going to drink with my good son-in-law until we drop!"

As his voice fell, the atmosphere in the private room instantly transformed from a tense, oppressive "family meeting" into a lively "family recognition banquet."

Those gang leaders who had just been glaring coldly at Su Mo now each held a wine glass, approaching with beaming smiles.

"Nephew Su Mo, come, Third Uncle toasts you! Just now, Third Uncle failed to recognize a great man, please don't take it to heart!"

"Yes, yes, Nephew Su Mo, Second Uncle will also penalize himself with three drinks! From now on, I entrust Rose to your good care!"

"Nephew, I..."

All at once, Su Mo became the center of attention.

He was surrounded by those overly enthusiastic "fathers-in-law," exchanging toasts, a truly lively scene.

And he, while deftly handling these seasoned veterans of the underworld, didn't forget to let his mischievous hand freely take liberties with the stunning enchantress in his arms, who was now completely dumbfounded.

The scene was as harmonious as it was stimulating.