Return to the City: Chapter 978 - 978 979 The Authority of the Family Head

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978: Chapter 979: The Authority of the Family Head

Song Xiaodong didn’t hold back and directly ordered the family guards to detain all the people from the Zhou family and Qiao family.

Zhou Zhengfang and Qiao Longyang did not resist.

With their status, unless Song Xiaodong intended to go to war with both families, rely detaining them was the most that could be done for now.

Song Xiaodong’s sudden appearance and his imdiate decision to detain everyone from the Zhou and Qiao families showed a level of decisiveness and ability that was worlds apart compared to Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan.

This act elevated the prestige of the Su family, while those two had nearly sold the Su family out completely.

Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan’s faces paled, their bodies trembling as if caught in a storm.

They lowered their heads, not even daring to glance at Song Xiaodong.

“Raise your heads!” Song Xiaodong commanded with a cold voice.

Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan trembled at the sound, instinctively lifting their heads.

Su Chengquan swallowed nervously, stamring, “Family Head, congratulations on your return.”

Song Xiaodong gazed at him and said slowly, “No matter who acts as the Family Head of the Su family, they must always act in the interest of the family.

When I disappeared unexpectedly, the Su family could not be left leaderless.

If you desired to beco the Family Head, that shows you’re willing to take responsibility.

I don’t oppose that.”

“Yes, yes!” Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan nodded repeatedly, their foreheads soaked in sweat, knowing that Song Xiaodong wasn’t about to stop at that.

“However!” Song Xiaodong’s tone suddenly turned sharp and he roared, “Ask yourselves honestly—did you want to beco the Family Head for the benefit of the Su family?

Were your intentions entirely for the good of the Su family?

Do you not understand that allying with the Zhou and Qiao families is akin to plotting with a tiger—offering our entire Su family into their hands?

This behavior of yours is no less than selling out the Su family.

Do you even consider yourselves part of the Su family?”

“I… I…” Sweat dripped down the faces of Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan, streaming along their cheeks.

They didn’t dare reach to wipe it away.

Their mouths opened feebly as if seeking to explain themselves, but under Song Xiaodong’s piercing gaze, they suddenly realized no matter what they said, it wouldn’t mask their betrayal of the Su family.

Song Xiaodong said in a stern voice, “I want to punish you now.

Do you have any objections?”

“No… no objections.” Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan were like two defeated roosters, heads drooping low.

“Does anyone else here have any objections?” Song Xiaodong turned his gaze to the other mbers of the Su family.

“None!” Everyone responded decisively, their eyes burning with fervor.

Previously, there had been so resistance within their hearts about Song Xiaodong being Family Head.

They had accepted it mainly because he had brought them considerable benefits, elevating the Su family to new heights.

But just now, when Song Xiaodong appeared and turned the dire situation around in an instant, neutralizing the crisis entirely—it was the kind of capability to handle major issues effortlessly that made them truly realize the extent of his strength.

Such authority, such boldness—this was the deanor of a true Family Head.

A sense of admiration stirred among all of them, even pushing so to the brink of reverence for Song Xiaodong.

Especially the younger mbers, whose gazes toward Song Xiaodong carried even greater fervor.

“Yuya, what should be the punishnt for Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan?” Song Xiaodong asked Su Yuya.

Su Yuya replied solemnly, “They should face the extre punishnt of ‘three blades and six wounds’ as a warning to others!”

Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan imdiately let out cries of horror, falling to their knees, snot and tears streaming as they pleaded, “Family Head!

We know we were wrong!

We know we were wrong!

Please, have rcy and spare us this once!”

Song Xiaodong snorted, “Tell

a single valid reason why I should spare you.”

“I… I…” Su Qingyuan and Su Chengquan racked their brains but couldn’t co up with a single reason that might convince Song Xiaodong to spare them.

Not only had they brought outsiders to act against the Su family, but they had also attempted to harm Song Xiaodong’s woman.

Either offense alone constituted a major betrayal.

Su Yuya spoke again, “Family Head, we are now in a society ruled by law.

Family matters within the clan can no longer override federal law.

Thus, I suggest we confiscate all their assets for the Su family, drive them out of the Su family entirely, and ensure they are never employed by the Su family again—stripping them of all connections henceforth.”

Song Xiaodong turned to Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan, his voice icy, “Do you accept this?”

“We accept!

We accept!” The two n, relieved to be spared harsh corporal punishnt, were overjoyed and agreed imdiately.

Song Xiaodong added coldly, “And let

remind you both—being expelled from the Su family doesn’t an you can go around badmouthing the Su family.

If I ever find out you’ve spoken ill of the Su family or engaged in actions harmful to the Su family, I will end your miserable lives myself!”

“We wouldn’t dare, wouldn’t dare!

Thank you, Family Head, for sparing us!” The two kowtowed repeatedly.

“Take them away.” Song Xiaodong waved a hand, and the family guards promptly escorted the pair out.

Song Xiaodong’s gaze swept over the remaining mbers of the Su family.

So of them began to feel nervous, as there were individuals here whose conduct could hardly be considered virtuous.

At the very least, they lacked a backbone and had shown disrespect toward Song Xiaodong.

Finally, Song Xiaodong spoke slowly, saying, “The main culprits, Su Chengquan and Su Qingyuan, have been dealt with.

I won’t pursue the actions of the rest of you this ti, but rember—if there’s a next ti, you will face severe consequences.”

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

With the family matters settled, Old Master of the Sun Family laughed heartily and said, “Patriarch Song, I won’t trouble you further today.

You surely have other matters to attend to.

In a couple of days, I’ll co for a visit.”

Song Xiaodong replied, “Thank you, Old Master of the Sun Family, for standing up for us.

In a couple of days, I will personally visit to express my gratitude.”

“Ha ha, very good!” The Old Master of the Sun Family waved and swiftly departed with his group.

After seeing off the Sun family, Song Xiaodong tasked Su Yuya with handling the aftermath.

Each mber of the Su family was wholly deferential.

Not a single voice of dissent or dissatisfaction arose.

With this matter now resolved, Song Xiaodong’s authority within the Su family had reached an unprecedented height.

In the eyes of the Su family mbers, Song Xiaodong was practically a god-like figure, surpassing even the level of reverence held for the Su family’s Old Master during his lifeti.

Finally returning to the villa, Song Xiaoru and the others surrounded him, sharing their emotions about being reunited after ti apart.

“Dongzi, this ti Zi Yun perford exceptionally well.

Shouldn’t you reward her?” Song Xiaoru said with a smile.

Song Xiaodong looked at Sun Ziyun, who boldly returned his gaze, her eyes radiating an intense warmth.

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, “Indeed, she should be rewarded.

I wonder, would spending tonight with

count as a reward?”

“It does!” Sun Ziyun blushed deeply but replied boldly, eting Song Xiaodong’s eyes.

“That would be the greatest reward for .”

“Hahaha…” All the won burst into laughter.