Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 976 - 1017: See Whose Backing is Stronger

Chapter 976: Chapter 1017: See Whose Backing is Stronger

Inside the Su Family villa, Su’s Third Eldest forcefully patted Li Yifei’s shoulder and burst into laughter, saying, "Kid, I’m starting to like you more and more. Well done, that’s how a man does it. When someone points a gun at your head, if you don’t slaughter him, then it’s just too frustrating."

At this time, there were several other people from the Su Family present, all important figures. They frowned slightly, their approval of Li Yifei not as high as that of Old Master Su and Su’s Third Eldest. Now that Li Yifei had killed a member of the Meng Family, the Su Family would have to stand up for Li Yifei and confront the Meng Family head-on, which they felt was somewhat undeserved. However, since Su’s Third Eldest held the highest status there, they dared not speak up.

Suddenly, a man rushed in hurriedly and said anxiously, "Third Master, it’s bad news, a large group of military police are on their way here."

Su’s Third Eldest glared and retorted, "What’s the panic? What can a few military police do to us? Can they really do anything to our Su Family?"

The messenger immediately looked distressed and remained silent, while a middle-aged man in his forties advised Third Master, "Third Grandpa, this is surely arranged by the Meng Family. This isn’t good for us."

"No worries, we aren’t standing on reason. I want to see what the Meng Family is really up to."

Su’s Third Eldest wasn’t afraid at all. He patted Li Yifei’s shoulder and said, "Kid, let’s go outside and meet these people from the Meng Family. If anyone disagrees, you take them down, Third Grandpa will back you up."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and replied, "Sure, let’s take them down."

The other people exchanged glances. Su’s Third Eldest had already been a constant source of trouble for the Su Family, stirring up issues now and then. Now, with the addition of Li Yifei, it seemed the Su Family might become a target for all.

As everyone left the villa, army trucks stormed into the courtyard within minutes, and over two hundred soldiers burst out, all armed and menacing, pointing guns at Li Yifei and Su’s Third Eldest.

"Little Liuu, well done, bringing so many men to our Su Family," Su’s Third Eldest mocked as he shook his freshly dyed red hair at the middle-aged man approaching him.

The middle-aged man approached and said to Su’s Third Eldest, "Uncle Three, I hope you don’t interfere in this matter. Golden Eagle killed the captain of the Battle Bear Squad, and we are here to arrest him."

Su’s Third Eldest sneered and replied, "Do you even know why your Meng Family kid was killed?"

"It doesn’t matter the reason, Meng Xiaotian was still the captain of the Battle Bear Squad, murdered in this manner, he must be subject to our investigation."

"Subject to your investigation? Meng Xiaotian is from your Meng Family, and the ones coming to arrest are also your Meng Family members, do you think this is a normal arrest? Do you think because I’m older, I can’t see what’s going on?"

Meng Tianhua, known as Meng Family’s Little Liuu, his expression darkened and he said, "Uncle Three, I respect you as an elder, that’s why I’m discussing this with you, please don’t force me."

Su’s Third Eldest grunted and retorted, "So what if I am forcing you? Let me tell you, Golden Eagle now is our Su Family’s son-in-law, Mengxin’s man. If your Meng Family wants to take someone from our Su Family, you’ll have to get past me first."

The fact that Li Yifei was in a relationship with Su Mengxin was not widely known; people only knew that Golden Eagle had close ties with the Su Family. Now that Su’s Third Eldest had put it this way, it really made the situation more complicated.

Meng Tianhua said gravely, "Uncle Three, does what Golden Eagle did represent the stance of your Su Family?"

"Don’t try to trick me with your words. I’ve had more salt than the rice you’ve eaten, crossed more bridges than the roads you’ve walked. The Su Family always behaves uprightly and straightforwardly. If someone errs, we do not coddle them. But when your Meng Family brat tried to steal what Golden Eagle secured and had over fifty members of the Battle Bear Squad attack him, and ultimately tried to shoot him, Golden Eagle was forced to kill in response. Do you really think there was no justification?"

Meng Tianhua was momentarily speechless but quickly said, "Logically speaking, Meng Xiaotian was at fault first, especially for shooting at Li Yifei. But since Li Yifei is Golden Eagle, even if Meng Xiaotian shot at him, could he have really killed him? Knowing well that Meng Xiaotian couldn’t kill him, yet still killing Meng Xiaotian, that’s premeditated murder."

Su’s Third Eldest scoffed, "That’s quite an accusation. Didn’t your Meng Xiaotian know that firing a gun can kill? If it wasn’t Golden Eagle, should we just let your damn Meng Xiaotian kill him and let it go? So, it’s fine for your Meng Family to kill others at will, but if our Su Family acts in self-defense and kills one of yours, that becomes a major issue?"

Su’s Third Eldest might have seemed unruly usually, but when it came down to solving problems, he was indeed sharp-tongued and logical, leaving Meng Tianhua speechless. This was exactly why the Su Family in the capital allowed the Third Eldest to take charge, as he had the capability to settle things smoothly, whether he played by the rules or not.

Meng Tianhua took a deep breath, suppressing the rage in his heart, and said, "Third Uncle, fine, we won’t judge this matter ourselves. Then, we’ll take Golden Eagle for investigation, and the military court can make the final judgment. That should be acceptable, right?"

Su’s Third Eldest glared and retorted, "Nonsense. Then what are you doing here? Does the military court need you Meng Family members to bring someone in? Has the military court become your family’s property, and you still want to bring someone from here? Do you think that’s reasonable?"

Meng Tianhua flared up too and exclaimed, "Third Uncle, I respect you as an elder of the Su Family and have always treated you courteously. Yet, you are so aggressive. I’m putting it down here; I must take the person with me today."

Su’s Third Eldest rolled his eyes and said, "Fine, I would like to see how you’re going to take the person."

Meng Tianhua clenched his teeth and ordered, "Take the man."

All the men raised their guns in unison, and about a dozen of them came forward. They did not dare approach Golden Eagle with fewer men.

At that moment, Su’s Third Eldest shouted, "Yifei, no need to be polite with them. If anyone dares to make a move, hit them. If you kill them, I have your back."

The soldiers who were initially close to Li Yifei immediately halted. Even if they hadn’t seen Golden Eagle’s abilities firsthand, his legendary status in the military was well-known. Expecting these ordinary soldiers to apprehend him, if he resisted, was akin to courting death.

"What are you waiting for? Go, and if there’s resistance, shoot to kill!" Meng Tianhua was ruthless at this moment.

Upon hearing Meng Tianhua’s order, the soldiers hesitantly advanced, their guns raised and aimed at Li Yifei. The pressure of confronting Golden Eagle was immense; sweat formed on their foreheads. Even armed, they had no confidence.

Li Yifei watched them quietly, showing no reaction, which further terrified them, and they moved cautiously.

The roar of SUVs erupted outside the courtyard gate and then five jeeps halted, with more than 30 men jumping out. Although they were not in military uniforms, each person looked robust and menacing. The leader was Su Zhian, the key military power of the Su Family, commanding the Tiger Corps, which ranked just below the Flying Hawk Squad and above the Battle Bear Squad.

Su Zhian strode up to Meng Tianhua, raised an eyebrow, and remarked, "Old Meng, what’s this? Bringing so many people to visit my home without even giving me a heads-up? That’s hardly appropriate, is it?"

Meng Tianhua, the commander of the armed police in the capital, certainly knew of Su Zhian’s Tiger Corps. He hadn’t realized how closely linked Li Yifei was to the Su Family; even when the Old Master Su mentioned it, he hadn’t believed it. Seeing Su Zhian rush back with members of Tiger Corps, it dawned on him that taking Golden Eagle away was going to be extremely difficult.

Meng Tianhua’s expression stiffened, and he said, "I am here on official duty."

Su Zhian glanced around at the armed men and commented, "Old Meng, this is quite a force. If someone didn’t know better, they might think you were here to raid our house, thinking something might have happened to Old Master Su, perhaps even that he might step down soon."

This accusation took Meng Tianhua by surprise. He hadn’t considered these implications; if word got out, the impact would be significant and could easily be misinterpreted as a political signal. While their families could have their disputes, at the level of Old Master Su, national reputation and standing were paramount. If this affair caused any undesirable impact, not only would Old Master Su be upset, but the higher-ups would be furious, and the Meng Family would be in serious trouble.

Just as Meng Tianhua was considering retreat, another fleet of jeeps sped to the Su family’s mansion. About thirty more soldiers surged in, exuding even greater fierceness, their eyes red as if ready to fight to the death. The leader among them was Zheng Mingrui; these were the members of the Flying Hawk Squad.

"Who’s trying to capture our boss of the Flying Hawk Squad?" Zheng Mingrui scanned the scene menacingly and then ordered, "Brothers, watch closely. If anyone dares to move, take them down."

"Boss!" Zheng Mingrui strode over to Li Yifei, seeing the dozen soldiers surrounding him, and barked, "Scatter! What are your guns for? Are they to fight against our national hero?"

The soldiers looked at each other, uncertain of what to do next.