Chapter 1261: Chapter 1262: Something Happened

Song Xiaodong and Shen Lang didn’t have much deeper conversation. After chatting for about twenty minutes, Song Xiaodong stood up and said, “It’s getting late. Let’s talk again sometime. I still have things to handle back home.”

“Then I won’t keep Patriarch Song any longer. I hope to have the opportunity to visit you again in the future.”

Shen Lang personally saw Song Xiaodong off to the entrance of the hall. Only after watching Song Xiaodong and He Lingzhi leave did he turn back and walk into the hall.

“Young Master Shen, do you really need to be so polite to him?” A group gathered around, and someone immediately asked.

Shen Lang smiled slightly and said, “I have to give face to the He family, don’t I?”

“But you didn’t give face to the Dongfang family just now. The Dongfang family is more influential than the He family.”

Shen Lang shrugged his shoulders and said, “What can I do? Dongfang Liang and Murong Huaqing were rude first, and asked someone to get out. For a family head, that’s the greatest insult. Just slapping them twice was already a bargain for them.”

“But he’s not part of our Beijing families.”

Shen Lang looked at the people around him, shook his head lightly, and said, “I only care about right and wrong, not status.” Then he walked straight inside.

However, deep down, he felt slightly disdainful. Each of these people had too exalted a status, and for that very reason, most of them had developed a habit of looking down on others, always bringing up status and completely neglecting other aspects.

Someone like Song Xiaodong is not so simple. Already the head of a large family at such a young age, and leading the Su family to develop rapidly like a rocket under his leadership. Such a large family cannot be ignored, even in other places.

What’s more, Song Xiaodong is not only allied with the He family but also has a good relationship with the Walter family in England, which makes the Su family even stronger. Looking down on such a family is just foolish.

But Shen Lang couldn’t be bothered to explain this to them. They wouldn’t understand, and saying more would be useless. Moreover, under such circumstances, befriending Song Xiaodong would likely leave a deep impression in Song Xiaodong’s mind.

Song Xiaodong and He Lingzhi were already in the car at this time. He Lingzhi immediately said, “Do you know who this Shen Lang is?”

“Isn’t he a member of the Shen family, ranked third among the top families in Beijing?” Song Xiaodong said with a casual smile.

He Lingzhi rolled her eyes at Song Xiaodong and said, “Who doesn’t know that? I’m asking about Shen Lang as a person. How much do you know about him?”

Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, “I really don’t know. I’m waiting for you to introduce him to me.”

He Lingzhi rolled her eyes again at Song Xiaodong and said, “Among the younger generation in Beijing, there are five people who are most worth watching. They’re known as the Five Young Masters of Beijing, and Shen Lang is one of them.”

“Oh, the Five Young Masters. That’s quite a catchy title.”

“These Five Young Masters are all from the top ten families, each one very talented, definitely not comparable to the spoiled rich kids. Especially this Shen Lang, he’s not only capable but also a kung fu expert.”

“Hmm, I can feel it. I suppose you’ve clashed with him before?”

He Lingzhi nodded and then somewhat dejectedly said, “That guy is really strong. Although we tied last time, I know he went easy on me, didn’t use his full strength. So how strong he really is, I have no idea.”

“That’s really something.” Song Xiaodong nodded, then said with a teasing smile, “He’s so strong, haven’t you thought about marrying him?”

He Lingzhi pursed her lips and said, “Hmph, although that guy is skilled in kung fu, he’s too deep and unpredictable. I can’t handle it.”

“So you mean to say, I’m easier to predict?” Song Xiaodong asked with a smile.

“You… you are indeed easy to predict because you’re a rogue.”

“Pfft… can we change to a better compliment?”

“That’s not too bad already! With all your women, living the high life every day, hmph!” Thinking of this, He Lingzhi felt uncomfortable. After all that selection, she ended up choosing such a man.

Song Xiaodong patted He Lingzhi’s shoulder and said, “It’s fate, so just accept it.”

“Accept your head! You’re dreaming!” He Lingzhi glared fiercely at Song Xiaodong. But she also knew there was no changing the situation now.

He Lingzhi’s thoughts moved quickly, her eyes suddenly brightened, and she said, “When are you going to have a fight with that Shen Lang? I want to see who’s stronger.”

Song Xiaodong rolled his eyes and said, “You’re really boring.”

He Lingzhi looked hopeful and said, “How is it boring? Since you’re both kung fu experts, it’s normal to spar a bit.”

“I practice kung fu to defend the country and stay healthy. I have no interest in such pointless competitions.”

“Come on, it’s peacetime now. Do you mean we have no chance to use our skills at all?”

Even though He Lingzhi was quite skilled, she grew up sheltered and had no idea that even in peacetime, frictions between countries are constant, with numerous soldiers defending the country and many agents living on the edge of life and death daily, not to mention the countless others working secretly to ensure national security.