Huo Jiang's scornful smile had not yet faded when Huo Lian stepped forward and slammed his palm hard across his face.
Slap!
The slap was heavy; Huo Jiang was stunned, staring blankly at his father.
Huo Lian asked, "Sobered up yet? The four great families were so proud, and what was the result? All destroyed! Do you think Zhou Yang is still the nameless nobody just out of prison? He is now the new force in Yuncheng, capable of shaking its very foundations with a mere gesture! If we are not careful, my Huo family could well follow in the footsteps of the Wu, He, Zhang, and Chen Families!"
His voice grew louder as he spoke, until it became a desperate roar that left Huo Jiang's ears buzzing.
Embarrassed, Huo Jiang lifted the corners of his mouth in an attempt at a smile and apologized, "Father, please calm down. I understand. Once I deal with my current affairs, I'll immediately go to Suzhou-Hangzhou to lay low."