In his furious rage, though this punch was casually thrown, the face of the black-clothed man had already blossomed like a flower, blood splattering everywhere. The leader of the black-clothed men fell to the ground, rolling several times, loudly howling in pain.
Upon seeing Lin Wanrong take action, Xiao Feng immediately shouted, "Brothers, beat these scoundrels—"
Witnessing his third brother fight so valiantly, immediately knocking down the opposing leader with one punch, the Xiao family's servants boiled with excitement. "Beat them!" Over a hundred family servants shouted in unison, wielding various weapons, charging towards the Black Dragon gang members.
It had been a long time since they had engaged in a brawl like this. Lin Wanrong felt a great sense of satisfaction, shouting, "Brothers, if any scoundrel dares to resist, beat him senseless. Make him remember that the Xiao family is not to be trifled with. With Miss and Madam as our leaders, charge!"
His words were highly provocative, igniting the passion within the Xiao family's servants. As servants, they usually served others, but this rare opportunity to burst forth unleashed their enthusiasm. Under the warm gaze of Madam and Miss, and under the personal leadership of the third brother, engaging in such a battle would surely be recorded in history. Who in Jinling would dare to bully the Xiao family?
Naturally, Lin Wanrong led the charge, and although the Xiao family brothers were passionate and united, their experience in such battles was lacking. Lin Wanrong cleared the way for them, boosting their confidence by targeting the toughest members of the Black Dragon gang.
Filled with burning rage, he showed no mercy, delivering three or four blows that either resulted in broken hands or fractured legs. The following family servants took advantage of the situation, mercilessly beating the fallen foes, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Lin Wanrong efficiently defeated more than ten stubborn members of the Black Dragon gang, unmatched by anyone. The Xiao family's momentum soared, and Xiao Feng smashed a chamber pot on a thug, shouting, "Brothers, don't let these scoundrels escape."
With a single person, the third brother eliminated half of the Black Dragon gang. The remaining ruffians, intimidated, dared not stay any longer and tried to flee.
The Xiao family's servants, numerous and powerful, overwhelmed the four or five gang members each, preventing their escape. For a moment, the air was filled with howls and cries as the family servants swung pots and pans. Their excited faces turned red—following the third brother was indeed thrilling, even in a fight.
Lin Wanrong vented his anger for a while, but he noticed a group of people coming from a distance, likely a couple of hundred strong, all dressed in black. The leader was none other than Wu Zhenghu of the Black Dragon gang.
"Who dares to be an enemy of the Black Dragon gang?" Wu Zhenghu loudly shouted. The two hundred people behind him joined in with a resounding cheer.
Damn, the underworld is getting bold. It seems Jinling is truly on the verge of chaos. After fighting for so long, there's no sign of any officials arriving. It must be the mischief of Cheng De.
Lin Wanrong waved his hand, signaling the Xiao family's servants to retreat into the courtyard. However, they heard a commotion behind Wu Zhenghu, and a robust voice shouted, "Down with the Black Dragon gang! Cut down Wu Zhenghu! Brothers, charge—"
Damn, Qing Shan chose the perfect time. Lin Wanrong felt elated. Well, if it's going to be chaotic, might as well use this opportunity to deal with Wu Zhenghu. That would be a blow to Cheng De.
Dong Qing Shan and Li Bei Dou led the charge, followed by two to three hundred brothers from Hongxing, engaging in a fierce battle in the alley. This was a real gang fight, the kind of scene Lin Wanrong had envisioned from the days of gangster movies, and it turned out to be even more intense than expected.
Hongxing's momentum was currently at its peak. Today, they specifically came for Wu Zhenghu, and both in terms of numbers and morale, they surpassed the Black Dragon gang. Lin Wanrong watched with satisfaction. After dealing with Wu Zhenghu, and then Cheng De, who in Jinling would dare to bully Xiao Qiao and Old Dong?
The Xiao family's servants had already retreated to the perfume workshop. Miss Xiao pulled Lin Wanrong aside anxiously, asking, "How are you? Did you get injured?"
Lin Wanrong smiled confidently. "Back when I was trapped in the White Lotus Sect, killing enemies was like taking things out of a bag. Dealing with these small thugs now, how could they possibly harm me?"
The eldest Miss smiled tenderly at him and scolded, "You always like to boast. These are just small-time thugs. I see you as a big-time thug, leading our Xiao family's servants in a fight. Let's see how I'll punish you."
"Hey, Miss, I fight for the Xiao family, you know. Moreover, by handling this unexpected incident, the cohesion of our Xiao family has been elevated. Even if I don't deserve credit, I should have some hard work recognized, right?" Lin Wanrong smiled.
"Third brother, third brother—" Sī Dé, his head wrapped like a panda, walked over limping. "Thanks to your timely arrival, otherwise our perfume workshop might have fallen into their hands."
Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder and said, "Sī Dé, well done. You've done the third brother proud. Miss said we would reward everyone when we return. The brothers won't be mistreated."
"Thanks, Miss." The Xiao family members had been busy the entire night, waiting for these words.
Since Lin San entered, Madam Xiao had been frowning. Her beautiful face showed a hint of worry. The eldest Miss pulled Lin Wanrong's sleeve and said urgently, "Today's events are certainly orchestrated. Mother is worried. Do you have any ideas?"
Ideas? Wasn't I already thinking about that? Lin Wanrong walked over to Madam Xiao, smiling, "Madam, are you worried about tonight's events?"
Madam Xiao glanced at him and sighed, "Lin San, you've worked hard. If it weren't for your timely arrival tonight, our Xiao family might have met its end."
"Madam, you're being too polite. These are things I should do." Lin Wanrong chuckled. Yuxiang is my wife, and you are my mother-in-law. If someone bullies you, as a dutiful son-in-law, I naturally have to take action. Besides, half of this workshop is mine, so both publicly and privately, I have no reason to decline.
"Lin San, in your opinion, who are these people? They're so audacious, openly robbing and pillaging in Jinling. Aren't they afraid of facing official punishment?" Madam Xiao said with frustration. "It's lawless."
Lin Wanrong, looking serious, said, "Madam, there's an old saying: 'Better to fight with a gentleman than a petty person.' In my opinion, this incident is deliberately causing trouble by petty people, trying to undermine the foundation of our Xiao family."
Madam Xiao looked at him and sighed, "I also understand. In
recent days, our Xiao family has had a series of misfortunes. First, poor management, nearly exploited by the Tao family. Then, Yuruo was abducted, and with great effort, she returned safely. After that, the trip to Hangzhou, facing various difficulties. After these twists and turns, however, we've turned misfortune into fortune every time, even reaching new heights. Now, our Xiao family is flourishing in Jinling, almost comparable to when my husband was alive. Lin San, your contributions are significant."
Damn, you've randomly put me in such a high position. Aren't you playing some cat-and-mouse game? Lin Wanrong secretly glanced at Madam Xiao, only to see her show a hint of a smile. Her beautiful face had a faint blush, and when she smiled, two small dimples appeared. When speaking, her cherry lips moved gracefully, and her bosom gently rose and fell. There was an indescribable charm—an elegant and dignified charm that young girls couldn't compare to.
Madam, you're truly beautiful. Lin Wanrong stared blankly, and the eldest Miss hurriedly pulled his sleeve, saying, "Lin San, what's wrong with you? Mother is talking to you."
"Oh, oh." Lin Wanrong came to his senses and hurriedly said, "Madam, what did you say just now?"
Madam Xiao gave him a glance and sighed, "Lin San, you've worked hard. If it weren't for your timely arrival tonight, our Xiao family might have met its end."
"Madam, you're being too polite. These are things I should do." Lin Wanrong chuckled. Yuxiang is my wife, and you are my mother-in-law. If someone bullies you, as a dutiful son-in-law, I naturally have to take action. Besides, half of this workshop is mine, so both publicly and privately, I have no reason to decline.
"Lin San, in your opinion, who are these people? They're so audacious, openly robbing and pillaging in Jinling. Aren't they afraid of facing official punishment?" Madam Xiao said with frustration. "It's lawless."
Lin Wanrong, looking serious, said, "Madam, there's an old saying: 'Better to fight with a gentleman than a petty person.' In my opinion, this incident is deliberately causing trouble by petty people, trying to undermine the foundation of our Xiao family."
Madam Xiao looked at him and sighed, "I also understand. In recent days, our Xiao family has had a series of misfortunes. First, poor management, nearly exploited by the Tao family. Then, Yuruo was abducted, and with great effort, she returned safely. After that, the trip to Hangzhou, facing various difficulties. After these twists and turns, however, we've turned misfortune into fortune every time, even reaching new heights. Now, our Xiao family is flourishing in Jinling, almost comparable to when my husband was alive. Lin San, your contributions are significant."
Damn, you've randomly put me in such a high position. Aren't you playing some cat-and-mouse game? Lin Wanrong secretly glanced at Madam Xiao, only to see her show a hint of a smile. Her beautiful face had a faint blush, and when she smiled, two small dimples appeared. When speaking, her cherry lips moved gracefully, and her bosom gently rose and fell. There was an indescribable charm—an elegant and dignified charm that young girls couldn't compare to.
Madam, you're truly beautiful. Lin Wanrong stared blankly, and the eldest Miss hurriedly pulled his sleeve, saying, "Lin San, what's wrong with you? Mother is talking to you."
"Oh, oh." Lin Wanrong came to his senses and hurriedly said, "Madam, what did you say just now?"
Madam Xiao gave him a glance and sighed, "I was just saying that this incident, although caused by petty people, serves as a wake-up call for us. Our Xiao family's recent prominence has made us susceptible to jealousy. Lin San, from now on, be cautious and careful in your actions. Don't let others find a handle on you."
This is also what Lin Wanrong is worried about. Others may specifically target the Xiao family. However, he nodded seriously and replied, "Madam, don't worry. I'll be more careful in the future. I won't let anyone take advantage of us."
Madam Xiao's gaze intentionally or unintentionally fell on Lin Wanrong. He felt a jump in his heart. What does Madam mean by this? Is she going to arrange the second Miss to marry me? Just say it if you have something to say. What's the point of hiding and playing games? You should know that I'm quite popular. If you don't make a move, I might be snatched away by someone else.
While he was having these thoughts, he heard the urgent sound of horse hooves outside. The sound stopped at the entrance of the workshop, and an anxious female voice rang out, "Is Miss Yuruo inside?"