Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 422 - 429: The Song Family’s Reaction

Chapter 422: Chapter 429: The Song Family’s Reaction

Song Ziqiao’s leg was broken, and although the several martial experts with him were also seriously injured, they could still carry on. They hastily took Song Ziqiao to a major hospital in the provincial city, and on the way, they had already informed his father, Song Xiaojie.

"Son, son!" Just as Song Ziqiao’s car arrived at the hospital entrance, an elegant middle-aged woman rushed over, shouting anxiously. She was Song Ziqiao’s mother, Wang Yuejiao.

"Mom! My leg’s broken, my leg’s broken!" Song Ziqiao had been enduring the pain stoically in the car, boiling with hatred for Li Yifei. Now, seeing his mother, he instinctively cried out loudly. The sense of aggrievement, accompanied by tears, burst forth and his previous strength was nowhere to be seen.

"Don’t cry, don’t cry, the doctor will surely cure you. I’ve already found the best doctor for you, there won’t be any problems." Seeing her son’s face swollen to the point of being unrecognizable, Song Ziqiao’s mother initially felt heartache, then a strong surge of anger rose within her.

The doctors quickly wheeled Song Ziqiao into the operating room. Wang Yuejiao immediately grabbed her husband’s hand, choking up as she said, "Ziqiao’s leg won’t have any problems, right?"

Song Xiaojie said gravely, "With the advancements in medical technology today, there shouldn’t be any problems."

"Who is the bastard that dared to beat up our Ziqiao? This is utterly outrageous. I will not let that person off. Song Hui, tell me, what happened?"

Song Hui was one of the five martial experts, and at that moment, with his head bowed and face full of guilt, he said, "Second Master, Second Mistress, we failed to protect the young master. The man is from Mile City, named Li Yifei, the Human Resources Manager of Dreamfly Corporation. He used to be a soldier."

Song Xiaojie asked in a deep voice, "How many people did he bring with him?"

"Just... one!" Song Hui, still somewhat shaken at the thought of Li Yifei’s terrifying skills, replied, "That Li Yifei’s martial prowess is too extraordinary. Song Ming was first injured by him. The rest of us four teamed up to attack him, yet he still managed to injure us."

Song Xiaojie’s complexion instantly soured as he said, "There is such a skilled person?"

Song Hui nodded emphatically, "Yes! Every word I say is true. That Li Yifei is definitely a super martial expert, and I fear he is no less skilled than any of our Song Family’s top fighters."

Wang Yuejiao, now furious, said, "You bunch of good-for-nothings, to be beaten by one person and still speak of it. What use is the Song Family raising you for?"

Song Hui’s face turned an ugly shade, yet he still said, "Second Mistress’s rebuke is deserved. It is our incompetence."

Song Xiaojie waved his hand, "Don’t blame yourselves, it was the opponent who was too strong. Alright, Yuejiao, you stay here and take care of Ziqiao. I need to take them back and report to the elder."

The Song Family’s martial experts, although they always followed the Song Family’s orders, were not the kind to give their lives wholly to the Song Family. With their strength, they would be extremely welcome in any family, so Wang Yuejiao’s direct reprimand could easily hurt these people’s feelings, hence Song Xiaojie hurriedly intervened.

The ancient residence of the Song Family was situated in a bustling district of the provincial city, a large garden-like estate that was a distinctive landmark amidst the surrounding high-rise buildings, further emphasizing the extraordinary status of its inhabitants.

The rise of the Song Family, through a hundred years of warfare and political turmoil, yet standing tall, evidenced the strength of the Song Family. It was also due to the emergence of talented individuals in past generations who made the right decisions at critical moments.

Now, the helmsman of the Song Family was Song Shucheng, sixty-nine years old, soon to reach the venerable age of seventy. He was still vigorous and imposing, currently seated in a grandmaster’s chair, looking coldly at the five martial experts brought before him, and said, "Explain the reason."

Song Hui, who might have shown slight defiance towards other members of the Song Family, was completely respectful and forthright with the Song Family elder, not hiding a thing as he recounted the conflict between Song Ziqiao and Li Yifei.

Song Xiaojie’s expression darkened, aware of his son’s usual recklessness and though he wanted to discipline him, his wife’s indulgence and his own lack of serious concern, given the Song Family’s vast power, had let things slide. To Song Xiaojie, Ziqiao’s indiscretions, such as playing with women, were normal, and any trouble was easily settled with some money afterward.

But in the presence of the elder, it was easy to anger him, for Elder Song has always been strict, always hoping for talent to emerge from his family line, not spoiled rich kids.

"Xiaojie, is this how you raise a son?" Elder Song, as expected, exploded in anger, his gaze piercing as he turned towards Song Xiaojie.

Song Xiaojie immediately replied in fear and trepidation, "Father, it is my failure in discipline."

"Hmph, the Song Family has prospered for a hundred years. What is it that sustains us? It is because every generation works diligently to manage the Song Family, putting its development first and pleasure second. Ziqiao last time already ruined a great future because of a woman, and now he nearly lost his life over one. This is an utter disgrace to the Song Family."

Song Xiaojie’s forehead was slick with sweat, and he could only keep nodding and saying yes. In the Song Family, the elder’s authority was unquestionable. Moreover, now that the elder was nearly seventy and would need to establish a new head of the Song Family in a couple of years, his six brothers all had a chance. Naturally, no mishap could be afforded.

Wang Yuejiao burst in, knelt with a thud before Song Shucheng, and cried, "Dad, it’s true that Ziqiao was spoiled by me and caused trouble. All the blame lies with me. But no matter what, Ziqiao is still a member of the Song Family. Now that an outsider has beaten him like this, it is an utter disgrace to our Song Family. Dad, can you really stand by and watch a member of the Song Family be humiliated like this?"

Wang Yuejiao was indeed a calculating woman, usually shrewder than her husband. After staying in the hospital for a while, she became anxious and hurried back, just in time to see the elder scolding her husband. In great alarm, she rushed out to take the blame on herself.

Song Shucheng waved his hand and said, "Get up quickly. How could someone from our Song Family be bullied at will? I scolded Xiaojie to remind you all to discipline the children properly. Our future lies in their hands."

Only then did Wang Yuejiao rise, wiping away her tears, and said, "Dad, you haven’t seen Ziqiao. He’s in a terrible state; his face is swollen, his head is bloody from a wound, and both his shins are broken. If he can’t be cured, Ziqiao will become disabled. They simply didn’t put our Song Family in their eyes."

Although Song Shucheng knew that Song Ziqiao’s legs were broken, he hadn’t realized just how badly beaten he was. His expression turned quite ugly at this point. Over the years, even when clashes occurred with other families in the province, everyone would leave face for each other and not beat someone to such an extent. Now, a minor figure had beaten Song Ziqiao so badly, and as the head of the Song Family, he could not tolerate it.

"Bring Third Tribute here," Song Shucheng ordered Song Hui.

Song Hui immediately acknowledged and hurried out, while Wang Yuejiao and Song Xiaojie both looked pleased, knowing that the elder was truly enraged this time, even ordering the Tributes to be summoned.

Before long, Song Hui returned with a man in his fifties, dressed in a white Tang suit, with a gaunt face, a goatee, and an expressionless demeanor. Even when seeing Song Shucheng, he merely nodded.

"Third Tribute, someone has now dared to trample on the Song Family. I must trouble you to take care of this and teach that kid a lesson," Song Shucheng said.

The Third Tribute nodded without saying anything.

Wang Yuejiao immediately said with red eyes, "Third uncle, that person beat up Ziqiao, breaking his legs and swelling his face like a pig’s. Even Song Hui and the other four were beaten. I think only third uncle can handle that kid."

The Tributes enjoyed an extraordinary status within the Song Family, and even Song Xiaojie’s generation had to refer to them respectfully as uncle.

Third Tribute’s eyes narrowed, and he said, "Alright, tell me where he is. I’ll go see him."

Song Hui promptly recounted Li Yifei’s situation. Third Tribute nodded, seeming intrigued by Li Yifei. For a master like him, worthy opponents were hard to come by, and now an opportunity arose to confront such a skilled adversary, which was truly exciting.

At that moment, Song Shucheng said, "Break his legs and his right arm. Ruin his martial arts, but don’t kill him."

Third Tribute nodded and glided out.

Right then, the telephone began to ring. Everyone looked curiously at Song Shucheng since this was his private line. Very few people could directly call him, and it was a mystery who would at this time.

"Who is this?" Song Shucheng looked at the number, also puzzled. The number was completely unfamiliar, but he still answered.

"This is Su Mengxin." The voice of Su Mengxin was always so pleasing.

"Su Mengxin... Su Mengxin of the Capital City?" Song Shucheng’s face suddenly changed.

"It’s me. Xu Yingying is my General Manager at Dreamfly Company in Mile City, and Li Yifei is my man. I’m already aware of this incident. If Elder Song has any complaints, he can discuss them with me."

Su Mengxin spoke evenly, yet her words were sharp, along with an oppressive aura.

Song Shucheng’s face changed again. Su Mengxin’s words effectively took all the responsibility upon herself. If the Song Family wanted to act, they would be directly confronting Su Mengxin. Although formidable, the Song Family simply wasn’t on the same level with the Su Family of the Capital City. He knew she was pressuring him, yet found himself utterly unable to become angry.

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