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Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Carrying a Coffin to Celebrate a Birthday

The people from Brother Alliance, daring to come and offer birthday wishes at this time?!

The originally bustling courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Murong Bei’s brows furrowed slightly as he remembered the battles he had fought against the founder of Brother Alliance. After so many years of peaceful coexistence, he hadn’t expected them to finally tear through the facade of calm and show up at Murong Mansion!

Murong Fei and Qin Tian both knew that Murong Group had already made enemies with Brother Alliance, and a clash was inevitable.

However, what they didn’t expect was that on such a sensitive day as Murong Bei’s birthday, the people from Brother Alliance would brazenly show up at their doorstep.

It was a complete snub to Murong Bei’s face!

The housekeeper of Murong Mansion, named Zhang Sanfeng, stood by Murong Bei’s side. Looking at Murong Bei, he said, ”Master, the people from Brother Alliance are right outside. Should we... perhaps not let them in?”

Zhang Sanfeng had followed Murong Bei for many years. Their relationship was a complex mix of master and servant, mentor and friend. At this moment, he also knew well Murong Bei’s concerns and made the suggestion.

”Since they’re already here, to simply turn them away, hmm, that might seem too petty of me, Murong Bei,” Murong Bei responded with a cold laugh.

Zhang Sanfeng said, ”But today is your birthday, and it was already said that no outsiders are invited. If they come uninvited, it’s only right to not let them in.”

Murong Fei paused for a moment, then said, ”Grandfather, I think Uncle Zhang makes a good point. Even if there is business to be handled, today is your birthday—there’s no need to confront them face-to-face today. It can wait for another day. If they truly wish to offer birthday wishes, accepting their gift would be giving them enough face.”

Murong Fei certainly did not want Murong Bei to face a confrontation with the people from Brother Alliance. She felt quite guilty about the matter.

After assuming control of Murong Group from Murong Bei, she had failed to manage the situation well, allowing Brother Alliance to confront Murong Bei directly. To have him harassed on his birthday and unable to enjoy a peaceful day—the more she thought about it, the angrier Murong Fei became. She lowered her head, pursed her lips, and felt immense guilt.

At that moment, a hand reached out and patted her on the shoulder.

”Miss Fei, when the enemy comes, we’ll meet them; when the flood arrives, we’ll contain it. Things aren’t as severe as you imagine,” Qin Tian said as he looked at Murong Fei.

Murong Fei nodded without saying a word.

After some deliberation, Murong Bei finally agreed with Murong Fei’s suggestion and said, ”Sanfeng, please go and explain the situation to the people from Brother Alliance. Ask them to come another day. If they bring a gift, accept it with thanks. Tell them that today is inconvenient, but I will visit later to apologize.”

”Okay,” Zhang Sanfeng hurriedly went to handle it.

The happy and relaxed atmosphere that had prevailed was now tinged with a touch of complexity due to this news.

”A small matter, don’t let it affect you,” Murong Bei said with a smile. ”Come, let’s go for the meal.”

In the end, he had weathered many storms, and such an incident truly wasn’t much for him.

The four of them headed to the dining room, where a sumptuous meal had already been prepared, and even the birthday cake specially ordered by Murong Fei was laid out on the table.

But as they approached the dining room, they could faintly hear voices coming from outside the courtyard.

Zhang Sanfeng came rushing back in once again.

”Master, the people from Brother Alliance... they won’t leave,” Zhang Sanfeng said.

Before Murong Bei could respond, Zhang Sanfeng lowered his head and added, ”And the gift the people from Brother Alliance have brought... that... that...”

”What is it?” Murong Fei, noticing the anger and embarrassment in Zhang Sanfeng’s eyes, blurted out the question.

Zhang Sanfeng swallowed hard, glanced at Murong Bei again, and said in a low voice, ”The people from Brother Alliance... they’ve brought a coffin... saying... saying it’s a birthday gift for the master.”

Hissss!

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian, who was standing close to Murong Bei, distinctly felt a cold aura emanating from him.

Murong Fei and Su Xuejiao were outraged. Su Xuejiao exclaimed, ”Brother Alliance, what the hell is Brother Alliance thinking? That’s way over the line. I’m going to smash their heads in!”

Murong Fei pulled the impulsive Su Xuejiao back and asked Zhang Sanfeng, ”Uncle Zhang, how many people from the Brother Alliance have come?”

”About a dozen,” Zhang Sanfeng replied.

”Let them in, to the front courtyard’s reception room.”

At this moment, Murong Bei, whose expression had relaxed, spoke, ”Since they wish to come and celebrate my birthday, it would seem rather petty of me to not give them the opportunity. Let them in.”

Having said this, Murong Bei walked toward the front courtyard.

Zhang Sanfeng was somewhat astonished and looked at Murong Fei, ”Miss, this...”

Allowing the people from the Brother Alliance to come in meant trouble, as everyone was aware that the slightest misstep in conversation could lead to a fight.

It would have been fine on any other day, but today was Murong Bei’s birthday!

To have a conflict erupt on this day would truly be ominous.

”Sanfeng, let them in. Haven’t we weathered many storms before? Why worry about such a trivial matter? Heh, I’m just celebrating my birthday, it’s not like I’ve broken any law. What could they possibly do to us?”

Murong Bei chuckled while leaning on his cane, ”Go on, tell them I’ll meet them in the front courtyard’s reception room.”

”Yes, Master,” Zhang Sanfeng responded.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Sanfeng replied and headed towards the main gate.

Qin Tian, Murong Fei, and the others followed Murong Bei to the front courtyard.

At this time, both Qin Tian and Murong Fei were feeling somewhat nervous.

The Brother Alliance choosing this moment to come and offer birthday wishes was clearly not just about celebrating.

Moreover, if the Brother Alliance had simply wanted to take revenge against Qin Tian and Murong Fei, they could have directly targeted the two of them in the preceding days.

Yet, the Brother Alliance did not do so, opting instead for Murong Bei’s birthday. These rascals were clearly targeting Murong Bei!

Qin Tian couldn’t help but glance at Murong Bei who was leaning on a cane.

The man was over seventy years old, his hair a silvery white. Though he appeared spirited, his face was covered with wrinkles—time spares no one. Here was an elderly man, and still, the Brother Alliance dared to target him!

The more Qin Tian thought about it, the angrier he became inside. Taking a deep breath, he prepared himself. He would adapt as needed, vowing to not let old Master Murong Bei get upset.

As the four of them arrived at the front courtyard, Qin Tian and Murong Fei could see from afar that in the courtyard, aside from standing a dozen or so people, there was also a dark, lacquered coffin!

Murong Bei’s cheeks twitched with anger. It was obvious that having juniors bring a coffin to offer birthday wishes was an outright provocation and insult!

”Mr. Murong, I trust you’re in good health,” one of them greeted.

The eleven from the Brother Alliance, led by the three Sun Zhengfei brothers, were atop the group.

Upon seeing Murong Bei, Sun Zhengfei immediately smiled, greeted him with clasped hands, and offered his respects.

Though his words sounded respectful due to his seniority, his face bore an expression of disdain.

Click, click, click!

At this moment, the flash of cameras kept going off. It was then that Qin Tian and the others realized that the three Sun brothers had not only brought their underlings but also a reporter!

Their intent was to have the humiliation of Murong Bei published in the newspapers!

How vicious!

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