NFBE Chapter 232 Interstellar Wilderness Star Farmer 43
Chapter 232 Interstellar Wilderness Star Farmer 43
This time, Dai Weiyuan did not bring Dai Tiangang to the Marshal's Mansion. Because of the unpleasantness last time, Dai Weiyuan brought several elders from the clan with him this time.
Dai Tiangang has a very short temper, and if Dai Lixing disagrees with their decision, they might start arguing.
It's better to appease them first.
David Yuan and his entourage stood at the entrance of the Marshal's Mansion. His face was full of fawning smiles, but his eyes revealed a hint of tension that was hard to detect.
The elders of the clan standing beside him straightened their backs, trying to display the family's authority, but they were equally uneasy inside.
An elder of the clan, with gray hair and dressed in a magnificent robe, cleared his throat and said in a low voice, "Dai Weiyuan, do you really think our visit can ease the tension with Li Xing? He's not easy to deal with."
David Yuan's smile remained unchanged, but a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. He replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, with Ji Suian around, there's a chance. Li Xing is still a member of the Dai family, and now that his son is exceptionally talented, as long as we speak sincerely, he won't be so disrespectful."
Another slightly plump elder frowned, his tone filled with worry: "But what if he brings up the past again?"
David Yuan snorted: "So much time has passed. If he really wanted to pursue this, he would have done it long ago. This time, we're only here to discuss the family's support for the young master's future, without mentioning the past. Do you think he can just kick us out?"
At this moment, a younger elder who had been silent spoke up: "But I see that the Marshal's Mansion is heavily guarded now. Isn't it too risky for us to come here so rashly?"
David glared at him and said, "What do you know! If we don't seize this opportunity, what benefits will our Dai family have once Ji Suian has fully matured? Even if Li Xing treats us coldly today, we still have to put on a good show."
The elders exchanged glances and nodded helplessly. Although they were still uneasy, they had no choice but to follow David Yuan and grit their teeth.
After receiving the notification from the Dai family, Butler 001 came to greet them.
David Yuan hurriedly stepped forward, grasped 001's mechanical arm, and said warmly, "001, please inform Li Xing that we have come to visit him, his wife, and the young master with the blessings of our family."
001 responded politely, asking them to wait a moment, and then turned and went into the mansion.
Upon hearing the news, Dai Lixing frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Ji Xiaosong asked softly, "What's wrong, Li Xing? Who's here?"
"Who else could it be but my good second uncle, who brought a few so-called elders from the clan. They probably heard about what happened in Sui'an and wanted to curry favor with him."
Dai Lixing sneered. This was just how the Dai family was. He had almost lost his life when he tried to take action against their interests before.
Ji Xiaosong felt a chill run down her spine. She naturally remembered the danger Dai Lixing had encountered before and had no goodwill towards David Yuan and the others.
"Then let them go."
"It's alright, I'd like to see them too, and see what reasons they can come up with."
A moment later, 001 returned and invited them inside.
As soon as David Yuan and the others stepped into the living room, they saw Dai Lixing sitting on the sofa, with Ji Xiaosong holding Ji Suian sitting beside him.
David Yuan immediately stepped forward with a beaming smile and said, "Oh, Li Xing, it's been a long time! You've become even more impressive. Look at this young master; he's only been here a few months and he's already so extraordinary. He's truly the pride of the Dai family!"
Several elders in the clan echoed this sentiment, offering various words of praise.
Dai Lixing looked at them coldly and replied indifferently, "Second Uncle, elders, what brings you here today?"
David Yuan smiled awkwardly and said, "We heard that the young master has amazing mental strength, so we came to see him and also wanted to discuss with you how to help him grow better in the family and bring glory to the family."
Dai Lixing sneered inwardly. These people were truly shameless. They had tried to kill him before, but now they wanted to use Sui'an to repair their relationship.
Ji Xiaosong lowered her eyes and gently stroked Ji Suian's swaddling clothes. Suddenly, she raised her watery eyes and smiled, "Second Uncle is joking. When Brother Tiangang came to the mansion a few days ago, didn't he say that our Marshal's Mansion was too high-class to be worthy of the Dai family's ancestral hall? Why are you using Suian to represent the Dai family today?"
Whether Dai Tiangang came or not, or whether he said these words or not, is not important. What is important is that Dai Tiangang did indeed come to the Marshal's Mansion before and said something similar, and now Ji Xiaosong wants to investigate.
David Yuan's smile froze for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Ji Xiaosong teasing the child's soft palm with her fingertips: "But it's no wonder. I heard that the Eastern Star Region has been cracking down on illegal mines recently. Uncle's eighteen energy stars will probably have to pay a lot of fines."
"you!"
Just as the white-bearded elder was about to lash out, David grabbed his sleeve tightly.
"Madam, you misunderstand. Our Dai clan is of one blood..."
"Of the same blood and lineage?"
Ji Xiaosong suddenly stood up, holding the child, her skirt embroidered with canaries sweeping across the sandalwood tea table. "Last year, when Li Xing was attacked in Waxing, weren't all the elders busy burning incense at the ancestral hall? The smell of incense wafted so far that it even reached our mansion."
As she spoke, she suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled, taking out a handkerchief embroidered with twin lotus flowers from her sleeve: "Look at my memory! The other day, while tidying up the storeroom, I found several boxes of Snow Peak Cloud Mist that my second uncle had given me. It was the one that was sent when Li Xing's mental power went berserk. I heard it has amazing effects."
The elders' faces turned deathly pale. The fact that the tea leaves had been laced with neurotoxins years ago was now shattered by these casual words.
They knew better than anyone why Dai Lixing had almost died on Waxing.
David broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was about to defend himself, Ji Xiaosong had already casually spun around with the child in her arms.
“Sui’an, look quickly, these are your father’s relatives.”
She lifted the child higher, and suddenly a dazzling golden light burst forth from the swaddling clothes. "Oh dear, is the little ancestor angry? This mental energy outburst is just like your father's."
At the opportune moment, Dai Lixing reached out and pulled his wife and children into his arms, coldly watching as David Yuan hurriedly retreated and tripped over the jade vase.
Amidst the shattered glass, Ji Xiaosong leaned on her husband's shoulder and chuckled, "Second Uncle, be careful. The threshold of our Marshal's Mansion is high; don't strain your old back."
David Yuan's smile quickly returned, and he said, "Madam, what you said was all a misunderstanding. Our family has always valued Li Xing, and now that our young master is so outstanding, we hope to contribute to his future."
Dai Lixing gently patted Ji Sui'an and said, "Second Uncle, I think you should stop wasting your time. Songsong and I will take good care of Sui'an. His future will be decided by us, and the family doesn't need to interfere."
Upon hearing this, Dai Weiyuan became anxious: "Li Xing, how can you say that? You are still a member of the Dai family, and the family's resources can help the young master develop better."
Dai Lixing stood up, looking at Dai Weiyuan with icy eyes, and said, "Second Uncle, do you think I still believe you? If it weren't for Songsong back then, I would have died at your hands long ago. Now you want to use Sui'an to repair the relationship? Impossible!"
Seeing the atmosphere becoming tense, several elders from the clan quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Oh, Lixing, let bygones be bygones. We've come here with the utmost sincerity."