Chapter 70: A Fist Fight That Doesn't Hurt the Kindness
While Mrs. Fang was having a heart-to-heart talk with her granddaughters, the guests outside began to take their seats.
Representatives with high seniority and status sat in the hall chatting and laughing, while ordinary guests could only crowd around the banquet in the courtyard. There were not so many guests here today.
Well-trained maids and servants walked back and forth between the banquets, constantly delivering tea and hot towels, and specially invited entertainers were playing cheerful and festive music next to them.
Qin Yun found an inconspicuous corner to sit down. In fact, he wanted to leave immediately, but that would be too rude. He had to finish the birthday banquet before leaving.
However, Qin Yun wanted to keep a low profile, but someone still noticed his presence.
The news about Fang Liangyu's personal engagement was spread through representatives of various families, and it didn't take long for everyone to know about it, triggering countless discussions.
Some people are jealous of Qin Yun's good luck, and some speculate about the impact of the marriage between the two children, but most people disagree because they know that the two conditions of the old lady are too harsh.
But as a result, Qin Yun's name and identity are well known among various families and clans.
It's a pity that the reputation gained in this way is not very good. Those jealous people denounced Qin Yun as a toad who doesn't know the heights of the sky. If it hadn't been at Mrs. Fang's birthday banquet, someone might have jumped out to cause trouble immediately.
Not long after Qin Yun sat down, someone actually came to him.
"Hey, you kid is actually hiding here, making it hard for me to find you!"
Qin Yun turned his head in surprise. When he saw the other party's appearance clearly, he was surprised and happy: "Senior Fang!"
The man who silently approached Qin Yun from behind and patted Qin Yun on the shoulder was none other than Fang Wentian of the Fang family!
Qin Yun and Fang Wentian met on the boat to Qianchao City. At that time, he had a conflict with Fang Wentian's beloved daughter Fang Ziling, and they were not acquainted.
Qin Yun respected this elder very much and was naturally happy to meet him again.
"You kid, you are so unkind!" Fang Wentian sat down next to him without any objection and criticized, "You have been here in Qianchao City for so long and you still haven't come to see me!"
Qin Yun couldn't help but feel ashamed.
It was only later that he learned about Fang Wentian's identity and that he was an important figure in the Fang family and one of the commanders of the 50,000 Yanyun cavalry stationed in Qianchao City.
Although Fang Wentian had said at that time that he could go to him if he had anything to do, Qin Yun believed that he was just a new member of the Qin family, and did not want to be regarded as someone trying to climb the dragon and the phoenix.
"Well... I don't dare to disturb senior if I have nothing to do. Please forgive me!" Qin Yun apologized quickly.
"You're such an honest kid!" Fang Wentian laughed: "In the future, if you don't want to be referred to as senior or senior, just call me Third Uncle!"
Ever since they parted ways on the boat, Fang Wentian often thought of Qin Yun's Ice Chi Pearl and happily showed it off among his girlfriends and friends. It was hard for him to forget it.
As an innately strong man and the leader of the Yunqi, Fang Wentian did not want to take advantage of a junior in vain, and had always been thinking of giving Qin Yun some compensation.
It just so happened that he was congratulating the old lady on her birthday today. He heard Qin Yun's name from someone else and immediately looked for him.
Qin Yun hesitated for a moment, but still answered bravely: "Yes, Uncle Fang..."
He didn't know that the call to Uncle San was not in vain.
This means that Fang Wentian recognizes Qin Yun as his nephew, which gives Qin Yun a solid backer in the Fang family, and others can no longer regard him as a low-status collateral descendant of the Qin family.
"I just heard someone say that the old lady betrothed Bing'er to you?" Fang Wentian asked with a smile: "That is her old man's treasure!"
Qin Yun couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Uncle Fang, I really don't dare to climb high."
Fang Wentian shook his head and said: "There is no such thing as being too high or too low. Since both your ancestor and my old lady have taken a fancy to you, you can't give up easily even if there are many difficulties!"
"Believe me, this is absolutely very important to you!"
Fang Wentian could vaguely guess the intentions of the two ancestors, but he had no intention of pointing it out to Qin Yun. He only told Qin Yun some of the identities of the other parties.
It turns out that Bing'er's real name is Fang Ruobing, she is a child of the fifth family of the Fang family, and she has just turned seventeen.
In the Fang family, the fifth direct lineage has always been sparsely populated.
Fang Ruobing's father died in the battlefield when she was very young, and her mother also passed away when she was nine years old. She was the only one left in the Fang family's five-bedroom house.
Mrs. Fang took pity on her being lonely and took care of her since she was a child. Therefore, although Fang Ruobing's parents are not here, she still has a transcendent status in the clan.
"Binger is also a poor child. If you marry her in the future, you must not bully her!" Fang Wentian said seriously: "Otherwise, I will not spare you!"
"Uncle Fang, you'd better spare me first!" Qin Yun was really crying without tears.
"Okay, don't be so good after getting the advantage!" Fang Wentian laughed, reached out and patted his shoulder again and said, "I'm optimistic about you anyway, I'm going to accompany the guests first and I can't chat with you anymore!"
"Come to Fang's house to see me when you have time in the future, and I will take you hunting in Manglong Mountain!"
Although Qin Yun was sitting in the corner of the courtyard, the sight of Fang Wentian coming to talk to him still caught the attention of many caring people.
It was getting dark, and palace lanterns with copper poles were erected in the courtyard. The bright lights illuminated the entire courtyard through the crystal glass.
One after another fragrant and delicious dishes are served on the table. The various dishes include rare birds and animals produced in Manglong Mountain, as well as rare seafood from the distant East China Sea. The chef carefully cooks them with all the fragrance and fragrance, which makes people unable to resist.
The index finger moves greatly.
The guests exchanged glasses and feasted, and the lively and noisy atmosphere was perfect for a birthday banquet. Fang's direct descendants and grandsons came to the table to toast one after another to thank all the guests for coming.
Qin Yun ate half full and waited for nearly an hour. He estimated that the time was almost up and returned to the inner hall to say goodbye to Mrs. Fang and leave.
The inner hall was also very lively, with the Fang family's children and representatives from various families surrounding Mrs. Fang like stars over the moon.
Originally it was difficult for Qin Yun to squeeze in, but even though the old lady was over a hundred years old, her eyes were sharp and she actually spotted him immediately.
"Qin family boy, come here!" She extended her hand to greet him.
The people around him quickly made way, and Qin Yun went over to say goodbye.
Mrs. Fang didn't give him any trouble, she just asked him to work hard after returning and not to let down the expectations of the two ancestors.
Many people looked at Qin Yun with envy.
In their eyes, Qin Yun, who was originally unknown, really climbed up the branches and became a phoenix this time. Some of the disciples were so jealous that they almost bled.
He is just a poor boy from the countryside, how could he be so lucky!
"Brother, please wait a moment!"
Just when Qin Yun stood up and was about to leave, someone finally jumped out and blocked his way.
The other party is a handsome young man of eighteen or nineteen years old, with a white robe and python belt and a good temperament, but his pointed nose and thin lips show a bit of meanness, and there is a hint of lust in his eyes.
Many people recognized him as Wu Muyang, the third son of the eldest son of the Wu family, and he was also a prominent figure among the younger generation.
After stopping Qin Yun, he turned around and saluted Mrs. Fang respectfully: "Old Mrs., today is your birthday, why don't I have a sword showdown with this young brother of the Qin family to show off my skills?
It’s festive and lively, and I ask for your permission.”
As soon as he said this, everyone understood his intention.
What could be more festive and lively than performing sword skills? He definitely wanted to make Qin Yun make a big fool of himself in front of the old lady and everyone, and maybe win the favor of a beauty.
Wu Muyang has at least the strength of the sixth and seventh levels of Qi Refining, and he is a direct descendant of the Wu family, so his strength is firmly above Qin Yun.
By using the reputation of celebrating birthdays, others will not be able to say that he bullies the weak.
Many of the disciples felt regretful. They had known that they should have been the first to challenge, but Wu Muyang had stolen the spotlight.
Qin Wujiu, who was standing aside, frowned and winked secretly at Qin Xiaoyue.
The Wu family is the enemy of the Qin family. If Qin Yun loses, he will not be the only one who loses face.
As an elder, Qin Wujiu himself could not intervene, but it was most appropriate for Qin Xiaoyue to step in and accept the other party's challenge.
Qin Xiaoyue is the legitimate son of the eldest son of the Qin family. His status is similar to that of his opponent. His strength is also stable and he can definitely win the battle.
But Qin Xiaoyue didn't know what he was thinking, and he was actually indifferent to Qin Wujiu's hint.
At this time, Mrs. Fang smiled slightly and asked Qin Yun: "Qin family boy, what do you think?"
Looking at Wu Muyang who was triumphant in front of him, Qin Xiaoyue who was standing by and watching, and those guys who were gloating about others' misfortune around him, Qin Yun suddenly felt a trace of anger in his heart.
He cupped his fists and saluted the old lady, and said in a deep voice: "Zunainai, today is your birthday. If you compete with swords, you may be stained with blood, and this is not a suitable place for sword skills."
Others thought Qin Yun was afraid, and Wu Muyang even showed a mocking look, opening his mouth and preparing to laugh a few words.
But Qin Yun's conversation suddenly changed: "But since this brother suggested it, why not have a boxing competition and ask for your advice?"
A fist fight! Everyone was stunned.
In the vast Kyushu, swords are the most respected, and only warriors in the realm of physical training can compete in fist and kick skills, and they are often regarded as inferior.
But what Qin Yun said makes sense. Sword fighting in a hall full of guests is too easy to cause accidental injuries. You can't let the old lady move to the martial arts arena to watch?
The most important thing is that Qin Yun's strength is several times inferior to Wu Muyang's. Wu Muyang can challenge Qin Yun shamelessly. Of course, Qin Yun can propose to change the method of fighting.
"This..." Wu Muyang was a little dumbfounded.
He has practiced swordplay since he was a child and was taught by famous teachers. He usually thinks very highly of himself, but when it comes to boxing and kicking, he is really not good at it.
"It won't hurt our friendship to have a fist fight!" Old Mrs. Fang said with a smile: "Then I'll wait and see. Whoever wins, I'll reward him with something!"
