Subsequently, she continued her conversation with Yang Dachuan and Ms. Wang, "Old Master Yang, Madam Yang, you must give an explanation for this. My son was rely a guest at your place, but he returned ho with a swollen nose and bruises. How is that reasonable?"
"Madam Li, we were in the wrong, but as I said, all of Li Ao’s dical expenses will be covered by us. However, it is impossible that Luo Linhao will kowtow and apologize to Li Ao." Yang Dachuan reiterated his stance after hearing her speak.
Upon hearing that this Madam Li actually wanted Luo Linhao to kowtow in apology, Ye Zi’an and Yang Chuxia thought this was too much. An apology is an apology, but kowtow? Even if they didn’t know Luo Linhao’s status, these were just children’s fights. Was she seeing herself as so high authority?
"Tsk," Luo Linhao cast a disdainful glance at the couple and called out, "Cousin, Cousin-in-law." Then, after Yang Chuxia and Ye Zi’an sat down, he too took a seat with an air of entitlent, casually knocking his thigh with one hand. Suddenly, he spoke up, "Li Ao, you expect , Little Master, to apologize to you? Can you even handle it? Do you know who I am? Even your father couldn’t withstand the weight of my apology. Besides, didn’t you hit too? It was a mutual scrap, for goodness’ sake."
Wow, such arrogance in those words!
While what he said was true, couldn’t he have phrased it a bit more tactfully?
This infuriated Madam Li, "You little brat, what do you an by that? I don’t care who you are; since you hit my son, you have to apologize to him. And you must kowtow in apology, or this matter won’t be settled!"
"Heh, how do you intend to not ’settle’ this?" Young Master Luo replied with another casual remark.
"Do you believe I will go to the governnt office and accuse you right now? The Lord County Magistrate is well-acquainted with our Li Family, and the Lord Prefectural Magistrate also has a good relationship with us. My son visited the Yang Family to do you a favor, and yet this is how he’s been treated, hmph!"
Madam Li ntioned her powerful connections, with each one seemingly more influential than the last, her face growing increasingly smug.
However, Li Ao was more sensible than his mother, tugging at her sleeve, "Mother, why ntion these things? If an apology is in order, an apology is sufficient. He doesn’t need to kowtow, just a simple acknowledgnt of wrongdoing will do."
"Tsk..." Young Master Luo chuckled again, it was that sa mocking laugh, "Comparing connections with ?"
Another breezy remark, and Yang Chuxia started to get an inkling of what he intended to say.
"My family has been a prominent clan for generations, my great great great grandfather even fought wars alongside Emperor Taizong. My grandfather was a senior official for three reigns, my father is a high-ranking general of the current dynasty, my aunt was the late Noble Princess Consort Luo, my eldest cousin is the Third Prince, my second cousin topped the imperial examinations. Just a few days ago, the very County Magistrate Shen you spoke of paid us a visit. The Divine Doctor Mu from the Capital City is also a family friend. You want to compare your backing with mine? Any single one of my connections could crush you in an instant."
This "in an instant" phrase, often uttered by his cousin-in-law, admittedly rolled off the tongue smoothly and carried quite an impact.
As he listed his powerful connections, Madam Li and her husband were left speechless, their mouths agape, growing wider with each ntion, until all that was left were beads of sweat.
"Tsk tsk, you want to kowtow, but can you endure it?" Luo Young Master gloated, seeing the astonished expressions of the Li parents.
Yang Chuxia then realized that her and Brother An’s presence was entirely redundant. Young Master Luo was a force to be reckoned with, more than capable of handling the situation alone, an expert in putting down scoundrels and saving face. She thought that if he were to live in Luo Family’s harem at his current age, she couldn’t guess who would be the one losing eyes.
As for Li Ao, his expression shifted from disdain to astonishnt and then to annoyance.
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