The Gongshu Family was still the same Gongshu Family, yet everything had changed.
Only two middle-aged men sat in the hall.
Without Gongshu Tong introducing them, I guessed that they were Gongshu Tong's father, Gongshu Ce, and Gongshu Sheng's uncle, Gongshu Zan.
"Mr. Jiang, we failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive us!"
After Gongshu Tong introduced the two men, Gongshu Ce smiled and cupped his hands toward me.
I gave a light cough. "I came for only two reasons. First, those above sent me to find out what exactly happened in the underground city. Second, I hope you can hand over the people Unit Nine sent here to investigate."
Gongshu Zan said coldly, "Mr. Jiang, since you have come to the underground city, you should already understand the situation of the underground people. Not to mention you—even if someone surnamed Shu came, he wouldn't dare speak to us like that. In the underground city, a single word from us can decide whether you live or die. Do you believe that?"
Before I could speak, Jiang Xiaohui jumped out. "No? Say it again so I can hear it. Try laying a hand on us!" Jiang Xiaohui was not afraid of anything. The more someone threatened him, the more he wanted to test them.
Gongshu Zan's old face flushed red at Jiang Xiaohui's retort. He pointed at Jiang Xiaohui. "What the hell are you? Do you have any right to speak here?"
I glared at Gongshu Zan as well. "What the hell are you? Is my brother someone you can insult? I'd like to see exactly how you plan to decide whether we live or die."
Since he had no shame, there was no reason for me to show him any respect.
As the saying went, others gave you face,