"Look at Su Wanli, I bet he still has no idea."

"The elder of the Su family has been wanting to retire for a while now, and lately, he’s been looking for a successor. And this Su Qingyu, despite being a hot favorite, still lacks some experience."

"So today, it seems like the Su family is lifting Su Wanli up."

"But actually, Su Wanli is just a pawn that Su Qingyu is using to climb up the ranks. If things go well and certain individuals are pleased, they’ll naturally speak well of Su Qingyu."

"After all, they’ve offended quite a few people recently!"

In the crowd, there were a few who understood the situation.

The rest were just there for the drama, chiming in with sarcastic remarks every now and then.

And at that moment, Ye Fei, escorting Su Yueru, strode into the banquet hall!

His steps were firm, his expression calm.

Like he was just dealing with a minor issue, not worth the slightest agitation.

But the onlookers didn’t see it that way.

"Wow, looks like we’ve got a full house for the gesture of submission!"

"Who would’ve thought they’d even manage to coax this most easily bullied son-in-law to come!"

"Looks like today’s drama is definitely not to be missed!"

Seeing this, Su Wanli’s face turned green!

Exactly what he feared was happening!

This Ye Fei really came with Su Yueru!

Unbelievable, this jinx had troubled their family for so long, and now he still wasn’t satisfied, determined to push them all into a pit?

However, before Su Wanli could finish his resentful thoughts,

Su Qingyu’s figure suddenly appeared.

She first glanced at everyone meaningfully, and then said with a playful laugh, "Uncle Wanli, don’t get angry just yet!"

"I’ve invited you here today to announce some good news."

"The Su family is willing to give you a chance to make amends."

"If you can seize it properly, Su Yueru can return to the family."

"Including the position of the young mistress, I’m willing to step aside..."

As soon as these words came out, the entire room went silent.

Everyone looked over, including the Su family.

You see, Su Wanli was old-fashioned; he believed firmly in returning to one’s roots.

The temptation for his daughter to be able to return to the family was immense for him.

But there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world, is there?

"Actually, the requirements are very simple. You just need to kneel before me right now and apologize to the Su family in public."

"Then, have this Ye Fei get lost, and marry Su Yueru off to the eldest young master of the Chen family, Chen Zihao."

"After that, I will be willing to let bygones be bygones..."

"Heh, this is actually a good deal, and it wouldn’t shame my sister’s origin either, right?"

As she finished, even those "in-the-know" from before were dumbfounded!

What?

They want Su Wanli and his family to apologize in front of all these people?

This was more than just being difficult; it was outright humiliation, treating Su Wanli’s family as less than human!

Not to mention that after all this, Su Yueru would be given away to Chen Zihao like a gift...

To the public, people might call Su Yueru Mrs. Chen, but in reality, she’d be nothing but a plaything under Chen Zihao’s control!

The next moment, a wave of mocking laughter, even fiercer than before, swept over the entire room!

"Ha, hahaha! Miss Su, your proposal sure is generous, but it’s just that this useless family might not be grateful!"

"Exactly, Ye Fei is now the dog by Divine Doctor Li’s side, acting all high and mighty!"

...

Amidst the commotion, both Su Wanli and Liang Xin looked extremely embarrassed and upset.

Those words, against the backdrop of years of suppressed pain, were like sharp knives, crazily stabbing their hearts!

And Su Yueru was no better off.

She knew that a captain from the war department would occasionally arrive to support Ye Fei.

But with Ye Fei’s status, what kind of people could he possibly meet?

Su Qingyu had too much power; ordinary people couldn’t touch her!

Just then, Ye Fei spoke up with a cold tone.

"Su Qingyu, is this what you call a birthday banquet?"

"Yueru is like a sister to you, and this is how you treat her?"

Su Qingyu was momentarily stunned by the unexpected question.

But she quickly recovered, her lips curling into a cold smile.

"The Su family is a prestigious clan!"

"It’s only natural that they couldn’t tolerate a disgrace like your family."

"Now, demanding that you kneel and repent is the will of the people!"

"Not to mention, throwing this birthday banquet for you to see the world is already an extraordinary act of mercy!"

"You should be thankful for this favor, not planning a revolt, surely?"

With each word, Su Qingyu’s tone of mockery grew heavier.

"Revolt?"

"Thankful for this favor?"

"Heh..."

At that, Ye Fei shook his head lightly.

"If that’s the case."

"I’d like to ask you a question."

"Isn’t it the Su family who should be apologizing?"

"And shouldn’t this birthday banquet be something the Su family owes us?"

"Or have you completely forgotten all the despicable things you’ve done?"