"This mouth sure knows how to talk."

Madam Xiao looked at the group of people lying on the ground in disorder. She raised her finger and her fingertip landed on Xiao Jing"s body. "Even your father didn"t dare to talk to me like that. Your wing has become stiff after staying in the special squad for a few days."

"I am only seeking the truth. Before, I respected you and respected you as an elder, but now, I respect you as well. However, the captain has said one thing that is correct. The people we respect must be worthy of our respect first."

Xiao Jing said without changing her expression.

"You say I"m not worthy of your respect?"

"I only ask you to understand that human nature is equal, and that in the same line you must respect my mother."

Old Madam Xiao cast a cold glance at the silent woman before snorting coldly. "I have the final say in the Xiao family."

"Aren"t the Xiao family"s rules dictated by the manager"s wife?"

Xiao Jing asked back.

"Say that again."

Old Madam Xiao walked over furiously and raised her hand, wanting to slap this unfilial grandson.

"Grand Mistress, I"m thick-skinned. If you beat me up with this set of bones, I"m afraid you"ll hurt yourself."

Without batting an eyelid, Xiao Jing evaded Madam Xiao"s hand.

The old man glared at him, "Get over here right now. It seems that during the past few months in the Iron Eagle Squad, their ability hasn"t grown, but their temper has grown quite a bit."

"What are you doing here?"

The man"s cold voice came from downstairs.

Madam Xiao pointed at Xiao Jing, who dared to argue back with her. She said with a face full of hatred, "Look at the good son this woman has raised for you. Not only do you not respect your elders, you"ve also insulted me, an old man in his seventies. Unfilial son and unfilial son. Send someone to send these two back home."

Xiao Yao walked up the stairs. He looked at the group of guards lying on the floor, then looked at Xiao Jing protecting Qin Ran. He nodded his head, "Leave this to me. Mother, you can go downstairs for tea."

Old Madam Xiao"s tone was sinister. "I don"t want to see them. It"s not their turn to appear today."

"Mother, they are all members of the Xiao family, not outsiders."

Xiao Yao did not mind.

Old Man Xiao"s complexion sank. "What do you mean by these words?"

"Do you really intend for this mother and son to attend today"s banquet?"

"Mother, I"ve said it. Leave this to me. All you need to do is drink some tea."

"Are you telling me to mind my own business?"

"I just want you to rest peacefully in your old age. Qin Ran has already been married into the Xiao family for over twenty years. It"s time for her to come back and get to know everyone."

"Xiao Yao!"

Old Madam Xiao raised her voice. "How could you say such words?"

"Mother, I don"t want you to work too hard. It"s quite tiring to control such a big family."

"Are you planning on admitting it?"

Xiao Yao was noncommittal.

Old Madam Xiao"s blood pressure rose as her entire body trembled unnoticeably. "You want to p.i.s.s me off, don"t you?"

"Mother, I have asked all the children about this. The Xiao family has been deserted for so many years. It is time to reunite. Today"s day is a good start."

Xiao Yao extended his right hand towards Qin Ran, "Come with me."

Qin Ran looked at the hand that was suddenly placed in front of him. His expression turned cold as he looked into the man"s eyes without knowing what to do. Those eyes were the eyes that made her unconsciously revere him. Those eyes were the eyes that she had admired for over twenty years.

"Come with me."

Xiao Yao repeated himself.

Qin Ran came back to his senses and carefully held his hand. The man"s hand had been holding on to his hand for many years, and there was a thick layer of calluses on the palm of his hand.

"Xiao Yao."

Old Madam Xiao covered her forehead with one hand as she said exasperatedly, "Did you forget what I told you?"

Xiao Yao grabbed Qin Ran"s arm and gently said, "Lift your head. Remember, from now on, you are the mistress of the Xiao family."

Qin Ran followed him step by step down the stairs. Seeing this, all the guests in the hall came over to investigate one by one.

The music was melodious and everyone seemed to be unfamiliar with the lady beside Xiao Yao. After all, the Xiao family rarely mentioned this manager"s wife in the past few years.

Xiao Yao walked in the crowd with a humble and courteous smile on his face. He said, "This is my wife. I"m a little nervous today."

Qin Ran couldn"t help blus.h.i.+ng. Although she was almost fifty years old, she had maintained herself well over the years. Standing in front of the valiant and valiant marshal, not only was she gentle and elegant like a little bird, she was also young and beautiful.

Xiao Jing stood on the second floor, her hands gripping the fence tightly.

Shen Chengfeng was standing beside her. When there was no one around, he would hold her hand and wipe away the sweat on her palm.

Xiao Jing let out a long exhale to calm her heart that had almost jumped out of her chest. She looked at the captain beside her and pursed her lips into a smile.

"You were right. Brave."

Shen Chengfeng"s voice was low.

Xiao Jing lowered her head in fear, "I"m really afraid that the Grand Matriarch will slap me again. At that time, I definitely won"t be able to dodge again."

"Why can"t you dodge again?"

"She"s an elder."

"Then why did you avoid it at first?"

Xiao Jing was very contradictory. No matter what, she had to respect her elders in the Xiao family. But why did she have to resist that instant just now?

Perhaps it was because of the stubbornness in her bones that she didn"t want to continue being cowardly. Perhaps it was because she was protecting her humble mother for over twenty years. If she continued to be stubborn, her mother would be even more pitiful.

As her only support, her pride meant that she had to straighten her back and face Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild.

"Do you know why I"m praising you?"

Shen Chengfeng asked again.

Xiao Jing thought for a moment. "My move just now was pretty good?"

Ten guards were disposed of in less than a minute. "

Shen Chengfeng shook his head, "Think about it."

Xiao Jing held her chin with one hand as she carefully recalled that short moment. She frowned and asked, "Could it be because I dodged a slap from the Grand Matron?"

Shen Chengfeng crouched beside her ear and said softly, "Put on your uniform and take it off. We should all be respected. If people are kind to me, I will be kind to them. If people are not good to me, I will not be kind."

Xiao Jing noticed his expression and said with a smile, "Captain, there are some other words to say to that."

"Yes, I think that"s all you need to remember."

Xiao Jing took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and tip-toed, so she landed a kiss on his lips.

Shen Chengfeng put his arm around her waist and led her away from the stairs and into a secluded corner of the corridor. He grabbed her chin with one hand and raised her head high up in the air, rubbing her lips with a smile that was not a smile.

It was fragrant, like honey.

"Dong, dong, dong."

The sound of hurried footsteps came from the stairs.

Xiao Jing hurriedly pushed aside the Chief Officer who was leaning on her. She tidied up her clothes and faced the person.

Qin Ran drank a little bit of wine with a slightly tipsy expression on her face. It had been almost three years since she last saw her treasure. She was so anxious that she almost fell down.

Xiao Jing walked up, straightened her body, and saluted, "Mother."

Qin Ran looked at her child up and down, his eyes reddened. She nodded, "En, my child has grown strong. He has also turned black."

Xiao Jing reached out her hand to hug the woman. "Mom, you"re also skinnier."

"Alright, let mom have a good look."

Qin Ran touched her head and frowned, "Why did your mouth break?"

Xiao Jing embarra.s.sedly covered her mouth, "Maybe I was too agitated just now and broke my words."

Qin Ran blamed himself, "It was mother who made you suffer."

"No."

Xiao Jing s.h.i.+fted her body bashfully and tugged at the corner of Shen Chengfeng"s clothes. She said, "Mom, let me introduce you. This is my captain. He treats me very well."

It was only then that Qin Ran noticed the man behind her …