The couple were happy outside, but returning meant facing the wrath of the Cheng family head.
Before they even reached the entrance, they spotted Lai Fu waiting by the gate. Since it was summer, there were many insects, and he was stamping his feet or fanning himself to ward them off.
Upon seeing the young couple return, he immediately rushed over and whispered, "Young Master! Young Mistress, you're finally back. The family head is furious today. He's smashed a lot of things. After the Chi family left, he flipped the entire banquet table! Many people were scared stiff!"
Lai Fu said Ji Bo had sent him to inform them, so they could be prepared.
"Oh dear, what should we do now? Will the master hit you?"
Lai Fu was extremely worried.
He was so anxious that a blister had formed on his lip, fearing that the young masters would be punished.
Cheng Hao told him to relax, "He can't hit me. You don't need to worry about it. Tell everyone else to stay away later. If there's nothing important, come by less."
He knew the people below were protecting them, but at a time like this, their protection wouldn't help. Moreover, he didn't fear this cheap father of his.
Su Miaomiao also nodded and said, "Don't worry, no one can touch him in front of me!"
She would definitely protect the person she cared about!
Lai Fu, seeing the young mistress's mighty declaration, was filled with admiration!
Seeing that they seemed to have everything under control,
Lai Fu felt slightly relieved and busied himself agreeing, "Yes, I believe you, Young Master and Young Mistress. I'll go tell everyone to return to their rooms!"
Su Miaomiao said to him, "Go ahead, go ahead. Don't worry."
Lai Fu then hurried inside.
Cheng Hao held Su Miaomiao's hand and walked slowly towards the steps, giving the servants time to avoid the area. This was to prevent them from being caught in the crossfire if they argued upstairs, and also to save the Cheng family head from taking his anger out on the servants later.
Ji Bo was inside dealing with the situation.
The Cheng family head had thrown a huge tantrum and refused to return to his room to rest.
Instead, he sat directly in the main hall,
Waiting for the young couple to return so he could question them.
However, when he saw them enter, still acting all clingy with their hands clasped, he would normally have chuckled, saying that young people were so affectionate. But seeing them now, it only felt jarring.
With a loud "bang!"
Another teacup shattered.
The Cheng family head immediately roared, pointing at the couple and scolding, "Why aren't you getting in here?! We held a banquet for the Cheng family today, and you, as the legitimate son, didn't even come to entertain with me. It's utterly disrespectful! Have you no shame?"
He directly condemned Cheng Hao, disregarding everything else.
He also muttered, "If it weren't for your mother! I would have punished you long ago!!"
The Cheng family head shouted incessantly, his entire body flushed red with anger, struggling to breathe.
He continued to curse.
Cheng Hao brought Su Miaomiao in, carefully stepping around the ceramic shards on the floor.
He stopped in front of the enraged Cheng family head.
He surveyed him with calm eyes before speaking, "What an imposing display, truly magnificent. May I ask, Father, what is your current official rank, and for what crime are you going to punish me? As for my mother, you are not worthy to mention her name. I find it a defamation of my mother's honor even to hear the words spoken from your mouth."
This man had finally revealed his true colors. He was not surprised that the day of their falling out had come.
The Cheng family head was inherently selfish. Relying on his ancestors' substantial fortune and a bit of luck, he had lived a good life. But he was fundamentally incompetent. It was only normal for him to fall after missing his opportunities.
Now, like a cornered dog, he was jumping at them.
To think he would try to exchange his son for wealth and glory was utterly shameful.
He spoke of how much he loved his first wife, perhaps he did at some point, but his love was worthless. His love could be divided into many portions.
For himself, he would give a full hundred percent.
He always loved himself the most.
Someone like him, who only wanted to reap benefits without any willingness to give,
Deserved to be abandoned by everyone.
Cheng Hao had no intention of dealing with him and now, he was even less afraid of him.
This was why he dared to come.
Ji Bo no longer tried to persuade the Cheng family head but stood to the side.
Ready at any moment.
Prepared to rush forward at the critical moment to protect the young couple.