Urban Invincible Overlord

Huang Dayong was from the neighboring Huang Village, and he knew the Yang Family's situation better than anyone.

A few years ago, building this two-story Western-style house had drained the Yang Family's savings. During the engagement negotiations, the Huang Family had demanded two hundred thousand, and to everyone's surprise, Yang Changjin had managed to produce the amount.

However, the Huang Family later found out that Yang Changjin had borrowed some from friends and relatives, and his elder nephew seemed to be making some money abroad and had sent back a substantial amount, just enough to cover the bride price.

In Huang Dayong's mind, the Yang Family was broke.

It was even less likely that they could offer more than what the Gong Family had proposed for the bride price.

He wanted the Yang Family to know their limits and back out.

"If it's just about the money, that would be a minor issue. But Qiaoqiao and our Yang Hao share a deep affection, and I genuinely like her too. Since the Yang Family wants to marry her, we can't let her sever ties with her family. We must consider her feelings and ensure she still has her family's support," Qin Yanyang said.

Huang Dayong sneered after hearing this, "Big talk."

He then looked up at Yang Fei, "I heard you made some money outside, but seeing that you didn't even bring a car back this time, you probably just work for someone else, earning slightly more than usual in the big city."

Yang Fei smiled and nodded in response, "Yes, I work for someone."

Hearing this, Huang Dayong laughed loudly, "Exactly. You too are an employee. Even if you want to protect your cousin and help your uncle's family, you don't have the means."

Yang Fei chuckled and pointed at Qin Yanyang, "I work for someone, but my wife is wealthy."

Qin Yanyang couldn't help but laugh.

Huang Dayong was startled, his gaze settling on Qin Yanyang. Feeling the strong confidence and the powerful aura she radiated, he instinctively believed that Yang Fei was not lying. This woman definitely had money.

Qin Yanyang said to Huang Dayong, "How about this, since others are offering six hundred and eighty-eight thousand, we will match that. Go back and discuss it with your parents. After all, your sister and Yang Hao are in love, and the families live close to each other. If they get married, they can look after both households."

Huang Dayong shook his head, "No need to go back and discuss with my parents. I can tell you right now, it's impossible."

"I haven't agreed yet."

Unable to hold back, Huang Qiaoqiao burst out at Huang Dayong, "The bride price is just a formality to show respect to the woman's family. Yang Hao's family already offered their limit of two hundred thousand. Isn't their sincerity enough? Now to add six hundred and eighty-eight thousand, when I get married, won't I have to repay it? I've decided to marry Yang Hao, and the conditions will remain as they were when we got engaged."

Huang Dayong jumped up in anger, pointing at Huang Qiaoqiao, "You're not even married off yet, and you're already throwing your lot in with them?"

Huang Qiaoqiao retorted, "Marriage is a lifetime matter and my own affair. I want to make my own decisions."

Yang Fei burst out laughing, impressed by how good a partner Ermao had found.

Qin Yanyang grew increasingly fond of Huang Qiaoqiao.

She stood up and addressed Huang Dayong, "Just do as I said. Go back and discuss it with your parents, and return the other family's gifts. Qiaoqiao wants to stay here voluntarily; then she is the future daughter-in-law of the Yang Family."

Huang Dayong wanted to object, but he was intimidated by Qin Yanyang's powerful aura and somewhat cowered.

But he quickly smirked, "Yang Hao, this is trouble that your Yang Family has invited. Young Master Gong has taken a liking to my sister, and the engagement gifts are already given. She's practically his fiancée. Now that you insist on keeping my sister here, you explain it to Young Master Gong."

He then turned to Huang Qiaoqiao, snorting, "By doing this, you're not only harming yourself but also putting your family and the Yang Family at risk. Let me ask you one last time, are you coming back with me or not?"

Yang Hao looked worried, holding onto Huang Qiaoqiao's hand but also concerned about the trouble it might bring to his family.

Huang Qiaoqiao's pretty face turned pale with fright as well. She thought about how the Gong Family had power and influence in both the county city and even beyond. Indeed, what she was doing was a slap in the face to the Gong Family, and with that vicious young master's temperament, he would probably not let Yang Hao off.

Seeing Yang Hao and Huang Qiaoqiao both startled, and even his uncle and aunt looking worried, Yang Fei said, "Don't worry, with me here, no matter who shows up, whether from his parents' or his relatives' side, it won't work."

Huang Dayong, hearing this, scoffed mockingly, "Kid, you indeed have some skills, but in this world, money and power are what matter most. Opposing the Gong Family is like seeking death."

Qin Yanyang slightly furrowed his brow and said calmly, "Our Yang Family doesn't bully anyone, but we also can't be bullied by anyone. You should go back first. The Gong Family will contact you themselves to call off this marriage."

Huang Dayong thought he had misheard, and shocked, he said, "What?"

Qin Yanyang said, "The Gong Family will initiate the cancellation of the marriage."

Huang Dayong burst into laughter, "Such big talk! I see you and your wife are both big on bragging. Fine, I'll wait and see. When Young Master Gong arrives, let's see how you end this."

After finishing, he directly pulled out his mobile phone and dialed a number, then said with a sycophantic and respectful tone, "Young Master Gong, I've found my sister. She's at Yang's house. We've encountered some trouble here; maybe you should bring some people over... What? You're already nearby and will take my sister to the city? Okay, sure, rest assured, I'm watching over here. She won't get away."

After hanging up, Huang Dayong sneered, "Yang Hao, you brought this on yourselves." Reader support at M*VLEM*PYR made this translation possible.

Yang Hao's face had turned pale.

Huang Qiaoqiao, too, was terrified the color of her face went ashen, and she glared fiercely at her elder brother, "Huang Dayong, you are inhuman, I hate you!"

Huang Dayong said, "Swear all you want. Eventually, you'll thank me for sure. I am your real brother, I definitely have your best interests at heart."

Huang Qiaoqiao stamped her foot in anger.

Yang Changjin and Li Guiju shook all over, both wearing faces full of deep worry. Yang Changjin even tugged at Yang Fei and said, "Xiao Fei, you should… you should take your wife, Xiao Hao, and Wenwen and run first."

"Yes, you should go quickly. We can't afford to offend the Gong Family," Li Guiju almost cried out.

Others in the room who were just there to watch the excitement, as well as those who came from Huang Village, also shook their heads secretly, chattering among themselves.

"The Gong Family is the richest in the county city after all."

"Real estate, municipal construction projects, even schools and hospitals—the money-making sectors are all tied to the Gong Family. The Gong Family is like a local tyrant here."

"Offending the Gong Family could ruin you."

"Changjin, talk some sense into the kids. You can't afford to mess with the Gong Family."

"Indeed."

At that moment, everyone from Yang Family Village became worried, urging them earnestly.

Seeing this reaction, Huang Dayong's face showed a smug look, addressing both Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, "You see? You might have a bit of money, but comparing it to the Gong Family, you're minor league. Besides, the Gong Family covers the sky with one hand here, extremely powerful. What do you have to compare with the Gong Family?"

Huang Qiaoqiao, with tears streaming down her face, suddenly stood up. She looked at Huang Dayong and said, "Fine, I'll go back with you. Call him and tell him not to come. I... I give up!"

She knew how ruthless the Gong Family could be.

She had intended to elope with Yang Hao, thinking if they ran far enough, that would be the end of it. Now, being cornered here and with that vicious young master from the Gong Family coming, staying would only harm the Yang Family.