"A Ferrari sports car?!"
"Are we hearing this right?" Huang Bo and Liu Yushan nearly gasped aloud.
Then the two exchanged glances, both recalling the red Ferrari that had roared past them earlier.
"Seriously, no joke—that’s really my sister’s car?" Liu Yushan’s heart raced with excitement as he asked, suddenly feeling the BMW he was sitting in grow unbearably uncomfortable.
How could this piece of junk compare to a top-tier sports car?
"I don’t know for sure, but it was definitely your sister who drove it back," Guo Longzhi said.
He had seen that car before in Bright Pearl City, where a young rich woman named Yu Xin had driven it. With his help, she had even secured a 60-million investment from a company where he was the nominal legal representative.
What puzzled him, though, was that afterward, someone from the company had called, threatening to hunt him down with a knife.
He hadn’t even provoked them!
How outrageous!
So, without hesitation, he fled back to the village. Let them try to come after him here.
Duan Village was divided into front and back sections, with nearly 800 households—no small place.
Any outsider looking to stir trouble here would have to think twice about their own capabilities.
Guo Longzhi had no idea how Liu Yutong could afford a Ferrari, but he guessed that rich woman Yu Xin might have lent it to her.
As for the Maybach, he had no clue.
Liu Yushan couldn’t sit still after hearing Guo Longzhi’s words. He immediately urged Huang Bo, "Step on it! Quit showing off at the village entrance—we’ve already overdone it!"
Huang Bo floored the accelerator, speeding toward the east end of the village.
Sure enough.
In a farmyard, two cars were parked side by side—one an eye-catching red, the other a stately black.
They were the same Ferrari and Maybach they had seen earlier.
The yard was now packed with villagers, all pointing and murmuring in awe at the two luxury vehicles.
"Good heavens, that red car’s design is wild! Looks like a crouching toad!"
"I’ve seen that logo before—my great-uncle raises horses."
"That black one’s got presence! Looks expensive, just like those big-shot sedans in the movies. What kind of car is it, anyway?"
"No idea, never seen it before. It’s got a standing emblem like a Mercedes—wonder if it’s as pricey?"
"Comparing it to a Mercedes? This thing could buy ten of those!" a young man who’d worked in the city chimed in.
The surrounding villagers gasped. "Ten Mercedes?! How much would that cost?"
"Seems like these belong to Yutong’s friends. Damn, she’s really made it, hanging with people this loaded."
"No kidding. Look at that sports car she drove herself—gorgeous! Just too few seats and no trunk. Useless for hauling sweet potatoes."
"........"
Liu Yushan and Huang Bo pushed through the crowd until they spotted Liu Yutong standing in the yard.
She wore a luxurious-looking beige cashmere coat with a light scarf, standing out effortlessly among the onlookers.
Beside her was another girl with equally striking poise.
The girl had a neat, short haircut and delicate features, though her sharp eyes betrayed a hint of shy discomfort under the villagers’ scrutiny.
The moment Liu Yushan saw the Ferrari, his eyes lit up. He rushed toward Liu Yutong, arms wide for a bear hug.
"Yutong! Your brother’s back! Ah, my dear sister, I’ve missed you so much! Is this yours? Stunning!"
Liu Yutong frowned at his approach and raised a hand to block his chest, her tone cool. "Men and women shouldn’t be too familiar. We’re not that close."
Liu Yushan’s face stiffened. He never expected his sister to embarrass him like this.
Faking a cough, he awkwardly withdrew his arms. "Yutong, come on—since when do siblings worry about that? I’m just thrilled for you! Seeing you succeed like this brings honor to our family!"
As he spoke, his eyes kept darting toward the Ferrari—clearly more drawn to its flashiness than the Maybach’s understated elegance.
"So this car’s really yours? Let me take it for a spin!"
He reached for the door handle, eager to feel the driver’s seat.
But Yun Cheng abruptly blocked him. "Don’t touch! A single scratch would cost more than you can afford!"
Humiliated in front of everyone, Liu Yushan pointed at him angrily. "Who the hell are you? Mind your own business! This is my sister’s car—what’s it to you?!"
"Yutong, look at this guy..." He tried to complain to his sister.
But Liu Yutong didn’t take his side. "If he says don’t touch it, then don’t."
Twice now, she’d shut him down. Liu Yushan snapped. "LIU YUTONG!!!"
"What’s your problem?! A few years at college, rubbing elbows with rich snobs, and now you’re too good for your own brother?!"
"You want me to teach you some respect right here?!"
Just then, Grandfather Liu—who’d been cheerfully chatting with neighbors—turned at the commotion and saw Liu Yushan raising a hand at his granddaughter.
The old man’s face darkened instantly. He grabbed a broom and charged over. "You little bastard! Lay a finger on her and see what happens!"
Liu Yushan shrank back at the sight of his grandfather but still muttered defiantly, "Grandpa! It’s not my fault! She’s the one disowning her own brother! I just got back, and she’s already giving me attitude! And this random guy stops me from touching our own car, and she takes his side over mine! How’s that fair?!"
"Bullshit! That’s no way to talk! He’s Yutong’s guest, and guests deserve respect. As her brother, you should be welcoming him, not making a scene in front of the whole village! Looks like you need a lesson!"
Grandfather Liu wasn’t buying his excuses. The broom came down hard on his ungrateful grandson.
Liu Yushan yelped and scrambled away, howling dramatically, "Favoritism! Favoritism! Grandpa loves his granddaughter more! Helping outsiders bully his own grandson!"
"Great-grandparents, look down from heaven! See how Grandpa treats me! Picking his granddaughter over his own flesh and blood!!!"
The more nonsense he spouted, the angrier Grandfather Liu grew, chasing him until he was too winded to continue. Panting, he finally stopped and scolded, "You worthless brat! Accusing me of favoritism? Fine, today I am playing favorites! What have you ever done to compare with your sister? She’s hardworking and responsible—and you? Nothing but scams, laziness, and trouble! Get out of my sight! NOW!"
Liu Yushan hadn’t even touched the car yet—how could he be willing to leave? "I'm not going anywhere! This is my Liu family’s yard! That car is parked on our property too. Why should I leave?" He put on a shameless act, stubbornly refusing to back down.
"Fine, you won’t leave, is that it?"
Grandfather Liu threw the broom aside and turned toward the house. "I’ll go get the shovel! Let’s see if your bones are harder than my shovel! If I beat you to death, I’ll pay with my life! Better that than letting you turn into a menace like your Dad!"
Hearing that Grandfather Liu was serious about using force, Liu Yushan finally paled.
Several older villagers quickly stepped in to hold Grandfather Liu back, urging, "Brother Liu, calm down, calm down! Why waste your anger on your grandson? It’s not worth ruining your health over this!"
Seizing the moment while everyone restrained Grandfather Liu, Liu Yushan didn’t dare stay any longer and bolted.
