The Liu family father and his two sons charged forward menacingly, while Liu Kai Xuan darted into the house.
"Bang!"
By the time Liu Hai Zhong and the others reached the door, Liu Kai Xuan had already shut it.
Liu Kai Xuan wasn't afraid of the Liu family, of course, but all three of them were carrying weapons.
Was Liu Kai Xuan supposed to face three armed men bare-handed?
That wouldn't be brave and tenacious; that would be pure idiocy.
Even if Liu Kai Xuan managed to win thanks to the power of his cultivation pills, he wouldn't escape unscathed.
Upon entering the house, Liu Kai Xuan intended to retrieve a weapon for his counterattack!
Conveniently, a shovel was leaning against the door. As soon as he was inside, Liu Kai Xuan grabbed it.
"Thud!"
Just as Liu Kai Xuan grasped the shovel, the main door of his house was violently kicked open.
Liu Guang Tian, wielding a shovel, was the first to rush in.
"Bang!"
Before Liu Guang Tian could even steady himself after bursting into the room, Liu Kai Xuan swung the shovel down, aiming for his shoulder.
"Ouch!"
After taking a heavy blow to the shoulder, Liu Guang Tian let out a pig-like scream.
Then, Liu Kai Xuan strode forward and delivered a vicious kick to Liu Guang Tian's stomach.
This kick sent Liu Guang Tian flying out of the house.
As he tumbled backward out the door, Liu Guang Tian's leg caught on the threshold.
His body instantly lost balance, and he fell backward onto the ground.
Liu Guang Fu swung a rolling pin, aiming to smash Liu Kai Xuan's head.
Liu Kai Xuan bent slightly, easily evading the oncoming rolling pin.
As it whizzed past, Liu Kai Xuan swung his shovel and delivered a powerful horizontal sweep to Liu Guang Fu's lower leg.
"Crack!" A crisp sound echoed as Liu Guang Fu's leg was broken.
"Aow!"
Liu Guang Fu immediately let out a heart-wrenching scream, collapsing to the ground, clutching his broken leg and moaning in agony.
Sensing the tide turning against him, Liu Hai Zhong turned to flee.
Liu Kai Xuan strode after him, grabbed him by the ear, and dragged him back like a dead dog.
"Liu Kai Xuan, you brat, let me go! You'll kill me if you keep this up, I..."
At this point, Liu Kai Xuan had no more patience for Liu Hai Zhong, that fatty.
He simply raised his leg and kicked him square in the gut.
After subduing Liu Hai Zhong, Liu Kai Xuan dragged him by the ear to the front of his house.
Finally realizing his predicament, Liu Hai Zhong began to soften: "Kai Xuan, please let us go!"
"It was my fault today, Liu Hai Zhong, for being blind and foolish. If you let me go today, I promise I'll never dare to do this again..."
"Let you go?"
Liu Kai Xuan replied with a cold laugh, "If I let you go now, you'll just go back, prepare your weapons, and come back for revenge, won't you!"
"How could I? We're neighbors in the same courtyard. Let bygones be bygones, I..."
"Enough!"
Liu Hai Zhong was trying to continue his nonsensical rambling, but Liu Kai Xuan cut him off roughly!
"The three of you will kneel outside my house side-by-side and reflect for one hour!"
"But..."
Liu Hai Zhong replied with a pained expression, "Guang Fu's leg is broken. I need to take him to the hospital immediately, otherwise..."
"Slap!"
Before Liu Hai Zhong could finish speaking, Liu Kai Xuan's palm struck his face.
This time, Liu Hai Zhong dared not utter another word, obediently kneeling with his head bowed, silent.
...
And so, the Liu family father and his two sons knelt honestly in the courtyard for over an hour.
Only after receiving Liu Kai Xuan's permission did Liu Hai Zhong and Liu Guang Tian carry Liu Guang Fu to the hospital.
Just over ten minutes after the Liu family trio left, Yang Zheng arrived at the courtyard with his secretary.
Upon entering, Yang Zheng got straight to the point: "Kai Xuan!"
"Regarding Li De Yao's serious disciplinary violations, the factory has taken severe action!"
"This morning, the factory suspended Li De Yao for reflection!"
"Simultaneously, an investigation team has been formed to look into Li De Yao's misconduct!"
"The company is facing great difficulties now. Comrade Kai Xuan, please consider the bigger picture and return to work as soon as possible!"
"In terms of benefits, I will offer you the best terms!"
As he spoke, Yang Zheng personally handed a document to Liu Kai Xuan.
This document was the notice of Li De Yao's suspension for reflection.
Continuing, Yang Zheng added, "After deliberation, the factory has decided to expand the Technical Department!"
"Starting from the first of next month, the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill's Technical Department will officially become the Engineering Department, and you will be its director!"
"Your salary will be increased to 210 yuan. If you have any other requests, you can also bring them up!"
"Since Li De Yao, the mastermind, has received his due punishment, this matter can be considered concluded for now."
Liu Kai Xuan nodded and returned the document to Yang Zheng.
As the saying goes, every wrong has its origin, and every debt has its debtor. Since Li De Yao, the black sheep, had been suspended,
Liu Kai Xuan felt he should give Yang Zheng some face.
After all, Yang Zheng had been helping Liu Kai Xuan throughout this entire affair.
Around nine in the morning, Liu Kai Xuan rode in Yang Zheng's car back to the Technical Department office.
"Brother Kai Xuan, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you for days..."
As soon as Liu Kai Xuan entered the Technical Department, Liu Yu Qian immediately rushed to embrace him.
"Hmph!" Liu Kai Xuan replied with a cold smile, "Liu Yu Qian, I'm warning you!"
"Yesterday, I got engaged to Zhao Fei Yan!"
"From now on, I expect you to stay away from me. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"I..."
Liu Yu Qian wanted to say more, but her words churned in her throat for a long time before she could finally utter them.
A few minutes later, Liu Yu Qian ran to the workshop to inform Liu Da Kui of the situation.
According to Liu Yu Qian's original plan, she intended to use Liu Da Kui to put in a good word for her, hoping to make Liu Kai Xuan change his mind.
However, she was sternly reprimanded by Liu Da Kui.
"Qian Qian, listen to me!"
"I didn't say anything when you were pestering Liu Kai Xuan before, as you were both single."
"Young people should indeed have freedom in relationships, and it wasn't my place to interfere!"
"But now, the situation is different!"
Liu Da Kui said solemnly, "Liu Kai Xuan is already engaged. If you continue to entangle yourself with him, it will be against moral principles!"
"I, Liu Da Kui, am a man of principle. If you, Liu Yu Qian, disregard principles and bring shame upon me, don't blame me for enforcing strict family discipline!"