When the Tang family members heard this, anger spread across their faces.
Su Muyue was so disgusted she almost spat out her breakfast.
Damn, that look in his eyes - he was truly a despicable creature.
"I'm asking you one last time, are you leaving or not?" Su Muyue asked angrily.
"If you don't leave, I won't leave either," Ye Chen replied firmly, refusing to budge.
As the Dragon King, his possessiveness was extreme. He absolutely wouldn't allow his woman to stay in this hellhole that was the Tang family!
"Damn it, I can't take this anymore!"
At this point, He Jin, the head of Tang family security, had reached his limit.
Just as he clenched his fists and was about to charge forward, Tang Yu stopped him again.
"Captain He, don't be rash. It's my grandfather's birthday today. It wouldn't be good if someone died."
"Young master, don't worry, I won't kill him," He Jin promised with bloodshot eyes.
"I'm worried... you might be the one getting killed. This guy is skilled," Tang Yu said in a low voice.
He Jin froze, touched by the concern.
"Thank you for your concern, young master. I, He Jin, have received so many years of kindness from the Tang family. If I die fighting, so be it! I cannot stand by and watch the Tang family be insulted!"
[Damn it, you might die, but then this bastard will come after me next!]
[What's wrong with everyone today, why do they insist on provoking him!]
Tang Yu was completely exasperated.
Was being a villain really this difficult?
The Su family members were now furious beyond measure.
Their mere bodyguard causing such a scene - wasn't this pushing the Su family into the fire?
In extreme anger, Su Chongshan rushed forward and shoved Ye Chen hard.
But Ye Chen stood like a mountain, unmoved by Su Chongshan's push.
Frustrated and enraged, Su Chongshan punched Ye Chen in the face and roared:
"You dog, get lost! Stop hanging around my daughter! I'll only ever have one son-in-law, and that's Tang Yu. If you keep pestering us, my Su family won't let you off!"
The punch wasn't physically damaging, but it was extremely insulting.
A thick murderous intent flashed in Ye Chen's eyes.
Only because Su Chongshan was his father-in-law did he silently repeat two words to himself:
"Endure!"
Indeed, as the Dragon King, the most important thing was learning to endure!
He said coldly: "Since I'm not welcome here, I'll leave."
As he finished speaking, he shot Tang Yu a deeply venomous look.
This bastard deliberately stayed quiet, letting the Su family deal with him - what a scheme! He was clearly using the Su family to force Su Muyue into submission!
The humiliation he suffered today would be repaid in blood from him and the Tang family!
"Muyue, remember, no matter what happens in the future, whenever you need me, I'll appear by your side to protect you."
After leaving these words, Ye Chen strode away.
[You're really mentally ill, what the hell does this have to do with me!]
[You're really determined to make things difficult for me, aren't you? I understand you two have deep feelings, but this is going too far.]
[Please, Su Muyue, just go with your husband already - take the high-speed rail if you have to.]
Seeing Ye Chen's final glare, Tang Yu was cursing internally.
Su Muyue beside him was also fuming.
She had been listening to this guy muttering "your husband" all day long.
Unable to contain her anger, she walked up to Tang Yu and tried to kiss him on the face.
Might as well kiss a dog.
Fortunately, Tang Yu was quick enough to block his face with his hand, making Su Muyue kiss his hand instead.
[Damn, how vicious of you! You actually tried to kiss me?]
[Good thing I was skilled enough to block it, or there would have been no way out of this today!]
The two stared at each other while the guests burst into laughter at this comedic scene.
Ye Chen, who had reached the doorway, heard the cheering and looked back, his eyes bulging with rage!
His woman was kissing another man?
Even if it was just on the back of his hand!
The guests' laughter further grated on his nerves.
He clenched his fists tightly but ultimately didn't return to start a bloodbath.
Because he knew this must be Su Muyue making sacrifices to protect him.
She was protecting him from the Tang family.
After all, she didn't know about his identity and power as the Dragon King.
But now wasn't the time to reveal his identity!
He needed to continue lying low and slowly investigate the truth about his family's massacre!
Ye Chen took a deep breath and left the Tang residence with hatred in his heart.
The Tang family had no reason to continue existing!
...
After the banquet ended, the Su family members went to apologize to the Tang family.
Tang Yu sat on the sofa with a traumatized expression, contemplating life.
"You damn system, are you messing with me? How come today's plot is different from what we agreed on?"
He cursed internally.
In the original plot, Su Muyue was supposed to look down on him as a bootlicker.
But today's Su Muyue was clearly different! Her intelligence had increased significantly!
She was willing to make such a big sacrifice to protect her Dragon King?
Seeing Ye Chen's shocked and angry expression when he left, Tang Yu knew he definitely wouldn't let this go.
"Pfft... Maybe it's the butterfly effect caused by the host changing the plot," the system replied.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I just remembered something happy."
"Happy my ass, give me my reward."
Tang Yu gritted his teeth - this damn system was getting more and more toxic.
"Ding, host has successfully survived the first plot segment. Reward: One Lamborghini Veneno, now available in your garage."
After the system's announcement, a car key appeared in Tang Yu's pocket.
He took out the key and looked at it, feeling too defeated to even complain.
Damn it, I already have more money than I know what to do with, what use do I have for this?
"Tell me, has the plot completely derailed now?"
Tang Yu asked again.
"If you insist on asking, I can only say 'no comment.'"
"???"
Tang Yu gave up trying to communicate with this beast of a system.
This ghost thing was clearly here to mess with him.
Still, surviving the birthday banquet meant he had temporarily made it through one plot segment.
Just as he was about to think about his next plans, his mother Xie Hongying walked over.
"Why are you still standing here? Muyue is leaving, aren't you going to see her off?"
"Let her leave."
Tang Yu couldn't wait for this woman to leave.
If she hadn't deviated from the plot today, he would already be peacefully enjoying life by now.
"Still angry at the Su family? They really didn't handle things well today, letting a mere bodyguard cause such trouble."
His mother frowned.
"Yes, yes, more than just improper - it was completely inappropriate!"
Tang Yu's eyes lit up hearing this, and he quickly grabbed his mother's arm to persuade her.
"Mom, we can't let this slide. I think we should cancel this marriage. Otherwise, where would our Tang family put our face?"
He was internally delighted.
As expected of his own mother, she was so understanding!
The Tang Family Clan! A hundred years of honor! How could they easily back down?
His mother lightly tapped Tang Yu's forehead and smiled.
"I can see how you feel about Muyue. Our Tang family doesn't care about losing a bit of face - your happiness is what's most important."
"Muyue is indeed a good girl. When you're together, she'll definitely be a good helper to you."
Seeing Tang Yu about to speak again, his mother simply stood up.
"Alright, stop pretending. Mom understands your little thoughts. Mom wishes you both happiness, and remember to visit Old Mr. Wang this afternoon."
With that, she strode away, leaving behind a completely dumbfounded Tang Yu.
Life was really getting more difficult, and increasingly looking like a dead end.