Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Hou Shilin’s Invitation

After the incident with the Hou Family, Hou Xiaozhi was banished from Nanluo City, and Hou Shilin took control of everything that belonged to him.

However, Hou Shilin was very clear in his mind that in this matter, the Hou Family hadn’t acted well, and at least Su Yang wasn’t very satisfied. Thus, during this time, he was quite anxious, constantly thinking about how to mend the relationship with Su Yang. He knew all too well that Su Yang was not someone the Hou Family could afford to offend!

Knowing Su Yang’s cold nature, Hou Shilin didn’t dare to approach him directly. After much deliberation, he eventually thought of Su Yang’s father and went to the hospital tonight specifically to take care of Su Ping.

Zhao Xuefen stayed at the hospital to care for Su Ping. She didn’t recognize Hou Shilin, but seeing Dean Lin nodding and bowing to accompany Hou Shilin over, she knew this was someone important. Her shock was even more profound upon learning of Hou Shilin’s identity.

This rural woman, whose highest encounter with an official was with a deputy town leader, had never met someone of Hou Shilin’s stature!

Knowing that Hou Shilin came to see Su Ping, Zhao Xuefen was so excited that she couldn’t even utter a coherent sentence. The patients in the nearby wards looked on with nothing but envy. Although they didn’t know who Hou Shilin was, how could someone who made the dean personally accompany him be simple?

Hou Shilin hadn’t sat in the hospital for long and was thinking about how to make a good impression on Su Ping while also hoping that Su Ping would help arrange a meal for him with Su Yang. It was at this moment that Ling Zi’s call came through, informing him that Su Yang had asked him to go to the night banquet.

Upon receiving this call, Hou Shilin was so excited that he almost shouted out loud, and he immediately bid farewell to Su Ping, rushing off to the night banquet.

Ling Zi had been waiting at the entrance of the night banquet for a while. Seeing Hou Shilin coming over, he hastily greeted him, ”Young Master Hou, you’ve arrived!”

”What’s the situation?” Hou Shilin asked as he walked to the private room.

Ling Zi recounted everything that had happened, and after listening to Ling Zi, Hou Shilin frowned slightly. He was still uncertain about Su Yang’s attitude toward Ling Zi, but since Su Yang had called him over, he was definitely meant to clear up this matter.

Upon entering the private room, Hou Shilin and Ling Zi were met with a sight that shocked them. The host of the place was actually holding a bottle of liquor, mixing drinks, while most of the people seated inside had moist eyes, looking as though they were crying.

”This...” Ling Zi was dumbfounded, having no idea what had happened here.

Hou Shilin approached Su Yang respectfully and said with a smile, ”Brother Su, you were looking for me!”

Su Yang didn’t speak; he slowly finished mixing the drink and casually handed it to Hou Shilin, ”Here, have a taste.”

Hou Shilin didn’t know what this was, but since it was a drink poured by Su Yang, he surely had to drink it. Taking the glass with both hands, Hou Shilin downed it in one gulp. At that moment, his mind seemed to explode.

All sound around him vanished, and everything else disappeared; he felt as though he was drifting through the boundless universe. From the depths of the universe, an extremely pleasant voice reached out, resonating through his entire body, bringing him an unprecedented sense of comfort and relaxation. At that moment, he only felt his heart trembling, as if it was deeply touched by the voice.

It took Hou Shilin quite a while to come back to his senses and reopen his eyes, which were also moist.

Next to him, Ling Zi stared at Hou Shilin with his mouth agape, still completely unaware of what had transpired. How could a sip of a drink bring someone to tears?

”What... what kind of drink is this?” Hou Shilin asked softly, ”In my life, I’ve never had such a drink.”

Su Yang smiled, stood up, and said, ”Hou Shilin, you drink a cup with me, and you must do me a favor. Are you willing?”

Hou Shilin immediately responded excitedly, ”Brother Su, don’t mention one favor; even ten favors, a hundred favors, I’m willing!”

Su Yang smiled faintly, stood up, and waved his hand, ”Master Fatty, Hou Shilin, the two of you stay behind; the others can leave first.”

The group of girls all dispersed, and although Zhou Xue’er and Fang Yun were somewhat reluctant, they didn’t say anything and left with the others.

In the private room, there were only Su Yang, Master Fatty, and Hou Shilin left. Tonight, Su Yang had summoned Master Fatty to resolve his issues.

”Young Master Hou, you should have heard about my affairs, right?” Su Yang asked calmly, sitting on the sofa.

”I’ve heard a bit,” Hou Shilin quickly nodded.

”I mean the incident where I hurt someone three years ago!” Su Yang said.

”That... I... have also heard some bits and pieces,” Hou Shilin replied softly, knowing that he couldn’t hide his thoughts from Su Yang. Thus, he didn’t dare lie in front of Su Yang.

”The thing from three years ago, whether it was right or wrong, I will tell you later. But now, there’s something I want to ask you to help with!” Su Yang turned to look at Master Fatty, slowly recounting the troubles Fatty’s family had gone through.

After listening to Su Yang, Hou Shilin was momentarily stunned. He had indeed investigated Su Yang’s past and knew about the incident from three years ago. However, he hadn’t expected that the situation from three years ago had escalated to such an extent. Master Fatty’s entire family had been caught up in it.

”Brother Su, I will definitely give Brother Lü a satisfactory response to this matter!” Hou Shilin stated confidently, ”It doesn’t matter who is behind it; if someone has wronged Brother Lü, I’ll make sure they pay a hundredfold!”

”I will personally take care of the matter of revenge,” Su Yang said leisurely. ”What I want now is for Fatty’s father, Lü Tianjian, to be able to leave prison!”

”This...” Hou Shilin was somewhat embarrassed, speaking softly, ”Brother Su, I can try to help you with this matter. But, it’s not that simple to carry out. You know, these things require going through judicial procedures.”

”I don’t understand these procedural matters,” Su Yang said. ”All I want is for you to help me get him out of prison. How long will that take?”

Hou Shilin gritted his teeth and said, ”Three... three days!”

”Good!” Su Yang nodded. ”I’ll give you three days. If the person is released within three days, I will owe you a favor.”

Hou Shilin’s heart stirred, for a promise from Su Yang was worth more than a thousand pieces of gold. Such a person, if he could get a promise from him, would ensure endless benefits for Hou Shilin in the future!

”Brother Su, your affairs are my affairs, of course, I will help you with all my might,” Hou Shilin hurriedly laughed.

”Thank you!” Su Yang smiled and said.

”Brother Hou, I toast to you!” Fatty also excitedly lifted his glass.

Hou Shilin drank a toast with Fatty, then hesitated as he looked at Su Yang.

”If there’s anything, just speak openly...” Su Yang smiled. ”I don’t have many friends, but you might become one of them!”

Another wave of excitement surged in Hou Shilin’s heart. From tonight’s events, he could see that Su Yang was extremely loyal to his friends. If he could become a friend whom Su Yang recognized, that would be a cause for immense joy!

”It’s like this...” Hou Shilin spoke softly, ”In two days, it’s my grandfather’s eightieth birthday. My grandfather would like to invite you to the banquet to also express some gratitude for your lifesaving grace.”

Su Yang nodded. ”No problem, I’ll be there,” he said.

”Really?” Hou Shilin was overjoyed. ”Thank you, Brother Su, thank you so much!”

”We’re all friends here, there’s no need for such courtesy!” Su Yang stood up and walked to the door. Suddenly, he turned his head and said, ”Right, that Ling Zi, he’s pretty efficient at getting things done.”

With that, Su Yang walked straight out of the room. Hou Shilin was momentarily stunned. Su Yang was praising Ling Zi, indicating that in the future, he could use Ling Zi for tasks.

Ling Zi managed the underworld influence directly under Hou Xiaozhi, an extremely important piece on the Hou Family’s chessboard. Taking over everything from Hou Xiaozhi, Hou Shilin found dealing with Ling Zi to be the most troublesome matter. If he could take Ling Zi under his wing, then everything would be much simpler.

However, since Ling Zi had once offended Su Yang, Hou Shilin did not dare to take him over. He had been troubled by this matter recently. Now, with just one sentence from Su Yang, everything was resolved!

Outside the room, Ling Zi was waiting at the door. Seeing Hou Shilin come out, his heart skipped a beat. He approached Hou Shilin, opened his mouth but didn’t dare to speak, fearing he might hear bad news.

Hou Shilin looked at Ling Zi and suddenly smiled, ”Brother Su says you are efficient at getting things done. You better not let him down in the future!”

Tears nearly came to Ling Zi’s eyes from excitement. This outcome was the best possible one. Su Yang’s single compliment was worth more to him than earning tens of millions!

”Rest assured, Young Master Hou, I will be wholeheartedly devoted to my tasks and will certainly not disappoint you,” Ling Zi quickly said.

Hou Shilin corrected, ”It’s about not disappointing Brother Su!”

Ling Zi hurriedly said, ”Right, right, not to let down Master Su, I definitely won’t let down Master Su!”

...

The party lasted until midnight before ending. Zhao Qiu Peng was drunk as a lord but clearly in good spirits. Su Yang and Fatty supported him on either side, not allowing anyone sent by Ling Zi to help, walking straight out of the night feast, just like old times.

”Su Yang, thank you... thank you... Su Yang...” Zhao Qiu Peng slurred his drunken words.

Su Yang smiled silently, while Fatty forcefully lifted Zhao Qiu Peng and said, ”Can you stop talking for a bit? Use your energy to walk instead. Even with all my strength, I can’t hold you up. Are you lying about your weight, kid?”

”I didn’t... I didn’t...” Zhao Qiu Peng mumbled incoherently, while Fatty kept complaining but steadfastly supported Zhao Qiu Peng, everything just like it was three years ago.

”Qiupeng, Qiupeng...” Suddenly, a trembling voice came from the side.

Zhao Qiu Peng shivered and instantly opened his eyes. Turning his head, he saw a bloodied Jiann Yunyun, holding her arms and shaking, walking out of a corner. She tried her best to smile as she approached Zhao Qiu Peng, ”Qiupeng, I’ve thought it through. The person I love most is still you. Let’s forget about the past and... can we start over?”