At this moment, Yan Shouyang suddenly wanted to drink two glasses of wine.

So he immediately asked: "Have my brother Tie and brother Fu arrived now?"

Qi Cheng shook his head and said, "When I came in, I didn't see the two of them outside."

Yan Shouyang frowned slightly: "Brother Fu is far away in the Central Plains and I haven't seen him for many years. This time he wrote a letter three months in advance and said that he would come to meet me on my sixtieth birthday. This place is far away from the Central Plains. He came

It's reasonable to be late. But Brother Tie and I are only a hundred miles apart from Sunset Racecourse. In previous years, he was the earliest to arrive. Why is it so abnormal today?"

Qi Cheng glanced at the snowstorm outside the window and said, "The weather is bad today. Perhaps Iron Hero and Mr. Fu were delayed by the snowstorm. It's not too late now. Maybe they will arrive after a while."

Yan Shouyang pondered for a moment and said: "The snowstorm is a minor delay. Now the Northwest Road is not as peaceful as in previous years. My eyelids have been twitching for some reason these past two days. It would be better if something unexpected happens to the two of them." The words revealed.

A little worried.

Qi Cheng comforted him: "Master, don't worry. Iron Daxia and Mr. Fu are both martial arts masters. They are well-informed and experienced. Nothing will happen to them."

Yan Shouyang frowned and said: "Of course I know what they are capable of, but I am still a little worried. Lao Qi, you will send two people out later to find out about them."

Qi Cheng nodded, and then said: "Now some guests invited by the master have arrived outside. Do you want to go out and say hello to them first?"

Yan Shouyang nodded and said, "That's fine." After saying that, he walked towards the door, and Qi Cheng followed him respectfully.

Yan Shouyang was a wealthy person in the northwest, so his family was naturally richer than ordinary people. The two of them came out of the study and walked straight outside. Along the way, they passed through the corridor and passed through the courtyard. There were servants coming in and out all the way. When they saw the master and the servant, they stopped one after another.

Salute respectfully and say hello.

The two of them walked leisurely for a while, turned around the first level of the courtyard, and the front suddenly opened up, and they arrived at the front lobby.

After Qi Cheng came to the lobby, according to Yan Shouyang's instructions, he arranged for two subordinates of the Yan family to go out on horseback to inquire about the two iron masters.

After a while, two men from the Yan family galloped out of the racecourse and headed straight into the wind and snow.

The two horses galloped all the way, and when they left the Sunset Racecourse about a mile away, the wind and snow ahead became more violent, and both of them couldn't help but slow down their progress.

Along the way, the two men discovered traces of someone.

Just as the two were driving their horses forward again, a black figure suddenly flashed like a ghost in the wind and snow ahead.

The two of them felt a black shadow flash before their eyes, and the ghostly person had already pounced on their heads.

The two of them had followed Yan Shouyang for many years at the Sunset Racecourse. They had been trained a lot by that martial arts master in the northwest, and their martial arts were not weak. However, the figure came so fast that the two of them had no time to react. They only felt a dark cloud suddenly covering their heads.

Then the back of his neck tightened and someone grabbed him with one hand.

Then there were only two horrifying sounds of tearing bones and flesh, and two streams of angry blood suddenly splashed in the wind and snow. Immediately, the two people's necks were violently twisted in the blink of an eye.

The black shadow once again flew up like a ghost, each hand holding a bloody and stunned human head falling lightly to the ground.

When the two horses galloped out in surprise, they were also torn apart, and a bloody mess spread out in the wind and snow.

And the ghostly figure floated to the ground, with his messy hair raised in the wind and snow, revealing half of his face like a withered bone, and his two fiercely shining eyes seemed to be filled with blood.

He suddenly opened his mouth and smiled strangely, then stretched out a long scarlet tongue that was twice as long as an ordinary person, and licked the blood stains on his cheeks...

Where ghosts pass by, humans and animals will not be left behind!

At this moment, behind the ghost figure, a series of crisp bells suddenly sounded, and then a ghost-like white sedan floated out of the wind and snow.

The white curtains are fluttering in the wind, and the sound of the bells is breathtaking, like a messenger from hell, walking unscrupulously in the human world in broad daylight.

Nowadays, the hall of the Yan family is decorated with lights and colorful decorations both inside and outside, and a huge embroidery hanging in the middle of the hall has a big golden word "longevity" embroidered on it.

There are seven or eight young maids in the lobby making arrangements for the birthday banquet later. In addition, there are four or five men, all in their forties and fifties, sitting around a table talking and laughing.

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These people are all well-known celebrities in the northwest business community and the political arena, and they are also some of Yan Shouyang's closest personal friends.

Although it was an unusual day for his sixtieth birthday, Yan Shouyang deliberately did not want to be too public, so he had already released the news in advance and declined friends from all over the world to come to congratulate him. Therefore, the status of the guests who can appear at Yan's house is naturally different.

But judging from Yan Shouyang's personal status, the scene of the 60th birthday of the head of the most prestigious Sunset Racecourse in Northwest China seemed somewhat deserted.

As soon as those people saw Yan Shouyang appear, they all stood up to greet him, smiling and clasping their fists at Yan Shouyang. Naturally, the latter also walked forward enthusiastically, clasping his fists in return.

"Old friends, thank you very much for coming to my humble residence. I didn't treat you well enough, but I hope you can thank Haihan." Yan Shouyang smiled and cupped his hands to several people.

A tall, thin old man with a white face who was in great spirits looked around and said with a smile: "Brother Yan, today is a good day for your sixtieth birthday. Not many people are sixty years old in this life. You should have a good time."

Fancai, why are there only a few of us old guys here?"

Yan Shouyang smiled. A fat old man in brocade robes with a kind face next to the old man smiled and said: "Brother Xue, as the leader of the Double Flag Gang, are you so closed to the news? Brother Yan has released it long in advance.

According to the news, friends from all walks of life are not allowed to come to congratulate you on your birthday. We all know that."

The tall and thin old man's surname was Xue Mingyu, and he was the powerful leader of the Shuangqi Gang in the northwest Jianghu. He also smiled when he heard this and said: "Brother Ge, of course I have known the news for a long time. But I still don't understand it.

Brother Yan’s reputation in the northwest is so low-key for such an important event as his sixtieth birthday. Is it too hasty?”

The fat old man's name was Ge Dahai. Although he was not a member of the martial arts world, he was a famous fur goods businessman in the northwest. He spoke with a smile and a friendly face, and looked like a shrewd and sophisticated businessman.

Yan Shouyang still had a smile on his face. He looked at Xue Yu and said: "Brother Xue, aside from the fact that I am turning sixty, today is no different from usual, so I can't say that I am careless or careless. I am already half buried in fame and fortune.

I have long seen through the reputation, and now I just like peace and quiet. Besides, compared with the feelings of old friends, the rest is really not worth mentioning. So today I just used the birthday as an excuse to invite all the old brothers to come and get together.

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As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed. Ge Dahai said: "Among us, Brother Shu Yan is indeed the most advanced. He has already seen through everything in the world. In comparison, the rest of us are lame. Every day

It’s really a bit vulgar to still run around for a few taels of silver.”

When Xue Yu heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes, hummed twice, and said: "Brother Ge, there is nothing wrong with your words if Brother Yan said it himself, but if you say it, it tastes really vulgar. The whole thing

Who in the northwest doesn’t know that you, Ge Dahai, are a big shopkeeper who makes a lot of money every day? Now you are talking about just a few taels of silver, aren’t you slapping us poor people in the face?”

Although Xue Yu's words were a joke, they were somewhat teasing. How could you not know that Ge Dahai was smooth and shrewd, but he didn't care because they all understood each other's temperaments, so he just smiled lightly.

, said: "Brother Xue's words are wrong. I can have the meager wealth I have now, don't I rely on the care of brothers on the road? Besides, I am in Brother Yan's house at the moment, so in comparison, we are all

I’m a pauper.”

Seasoned businessmen are different, but they can speak a few words without offending each other and cover all aspects of the matter. Their skills in being worldly are indeed unparalleled.

Xue Yu rolled his eyes at Ge Dahai and shrugged helplessly, "Brother Ge's tongue skills are really great, so I'm willing to be the loser. I can't beat you in a quarrel. Let's drink later and see how I deal with you."

Everyone laughed again.

But another old man with three long beards echoed: "Brother Yan is very rich, but he is so indifferent and low-key. We old guys naturally understand the intention. But others may not think of it so much, so they probably think that

Brother Yan is a stingy and stingy guy who even keeps the door closed for his sixtieth birthday. If this matter really gets spread, Brother Yan will have to cover his ears for a while."

But Yan Shouyang laughed loudly and said, "Yan has lived for sixty years, and most of that time he has lived in the eyes of others. Now that I am old, I no longer want to worry about what others think of me. So whether my reputation is good or not

Well, I don’t care at all, I just like to watch you guys bicker and have a few drinks, that’s the joy of life.”

Several people laughed again, and the atmosphere became heated for a while. Xue Yu looked around again, frowned and said: "Brother Yan, when it comes to bickering, you admire the guy who plays with the spear the most, why can't you see him now?

The shadow?”

Ge Dahai also echoed: "In previous years, the Iron Sect Master was always the first one to come, but today he has been nowhere to be seen. Could it be that he broke his appointment and couldn't come?"

"Even if you don't come, that guy will definitely come." Yan Shouyang also glanced outside the lobby, frowned slightly, and said: "It must be the heavy wind and snow that delayed Brother Tie's schedule. I have already

Someone has been sent out to greet him, and he should be here soon. Now that the wine and food are ready, everyone can take a seat first. It's rare to be so quiet today, so let's wait for him while drinking. "

"If he comes, he will have to punish himself with three drinks." Xue Yu laughed.

While everyone was chatting and laughing, a young man and woman walked out of the lobby. The man was tall and slender, and the woman had a beautiful face and a graceful figure. The two walked together, and the man and woman complemented each other in appearance, making them a perfect pair.

When they came to Yan Shouyang, they both shouted with a smile: "Dad." Then they handed over their hands to several others and said, "Hello, uncles."

The elders also greeted the two of them with smiles.

The visitors were Yan Shouyang's only son Yan Feng and his wife Shi Jinyi. As soon as Yan Shouyang saw the two of them, a smile appeared on his face.

Mr. Shi was so beautiful that he looked at the mink fur on Yan Shouyang's body with his watery eyes, and said with a smile: "Dad, does this dress still fit you?"

Yan Shouyang smiled and said: "Yi'er has a clever mind and is naturally very suitable. You and Feng'er have already received your wishes as a father." He turned to Yan Feng and continued: "Yi'er, you are extremely smart and delicate.

, but you are soft on the outside and decisive on the inside. Even Yan Feng cannot compare to you in this regard. Our Yan family is really lucky to have you as our daughter-in-law. So your task is to be a good helper to Feng'er and supervise him.

If you become sensible earlier, you will be able to be more relaxed as a father."

These words were said by Yan Shouyang himself in front of outsiders, which shows that this woman has a very important status in his mind.

Shi Jinyi was extremely happy to receive the affirmation and praise from her father-in-law. A shy look appeared on her pretty face. She bowed to Yan Shouyang and said: "Jinyi has remembered what dad said, and Brother Feng will definitely not let dad down."

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After finishing speaking, the woman stood up, raised her head and looked at the young man with a beautiful face lovingly.

Yan Feng also smiled at her, and it seemed that the relationship between the two was very harmonious.

Yan Feng smiled and said: "Dad, if Jinyi is your biological daughter, does that mean there will be nothing wrong with me?"

"You kid, don't be ignorant of blessings when you are in the midst of blessings. Hurry up and calm down your rambling thoughts. Sooner or later, this big thing at Sunset Racecourse will fall on your shoulders." Yan Shouyang seemed to hate the fact that iron cannot be transformed into steel.

He shook his head slightly and sighed, "I am getting old, and many things are beyond my ability. The Yan family will have to rely on you two to support it in the future."

Shi Jinyi said hurriedly: "Dad, today is your big day. You should be happy with your uncles. As for things at home, you are so strong and healthy, so naturally you will follow your lead, Brother Feng."

I will definitely do my best to learn from you, and Yi'er will also help and share the burden for dad."

Yan Shouyang felt very happy when he heard this, and he laughed and said: "Yier, with you in the Yan family, I can safely hand over the family property to that brat. I, Yan Shouyang, am very relieved to have a wife like you.
To be continued...