She Ao?
They were clearly mispronouncing Long Ao's name as She Ao on purpose, their every gesture dripping with scorn and contempt.
Maternal aunt?
It took only a moment for Long Ao to deduce their identities. They were disciples of the Thundercloud City Mu Family—his mother's clan. He held no fondness for them.
The Long and Mu Families were related by marriage and should have supported one another. Instead, the Mu Family had relentlessly oppressed the Long Family, even actively preventing their businesses from establishing a foothold in Thundercloud City. Otherwise, the Long Family's expansion into the city wouldn't have been so sluggish.
"Ninth Brother, do you know who let these dogs out? They're running around biting people."
"Long Ao, what did you just say? Say that again if you dare!"
