Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law

"Second Aunt, what's wrong with Binhai University? Isn't Binhai University doing well? It's already one of the national key 211 and 985 projects." Nangong Qingcheng couldn't help but retort.

"Oh dear, look at my big mouth, I couldn't help but let that slip. Qingcheng, don't take it to heart, Second Aunt was just speaking casually. Of course, I know it wasn't easy for you to get into Binhai University. You must study hard when you go there." Zhao Chunhua apologized to Nangong Qingcheng, but she didn't really care in her heart.

The whole family gave Nangong Qingcheng special treatment only because the Old Man favored her. But so what if he doted on her? In the end, she was still betrothed to Jiang Feng. A woman fears marrying the wrong man, so her future is doomed not to be too high. Sooner or later, she will lose her status as the family's Bright Pearl, and it's uncertain whether she can even do better than Nangong Yan.

"Second Brother, what's Xiao Yan's boyfriend doing?" Nangong Jinwei, who had been like two peas in a pod with Nangong Jinming since childhood, asked with a curious expression.

"Nothing much, just a staff member in a government office, but the kid is young, not even 23, and already has a secure job. Xiao Yan said that his leader appreciates him very much. With achievements in the future, he's definitely material for a big leader." Nangong Jinming said with a smug look.

He and Zhao Chunhua were always proud of their daughter, especially her taste in choosing people. When Nangong Yan first told them, they couldn't stop smiling, and today they brought him back to show off in front of the Old Man.

"Jiang Feng, sit here with me." Nangong Qingcheng, seeing her Second Uncle and Aunt starting to make trouble as soon as they arrived, felt very unhappy. She noticed Jiang Feng hadn't sat down yet, so she got up and led him to sit on her stool, then went to get another stool.

"Sit down!" Suddenly, Wu Peixia pulled Nangong Qingcheng down forcefully, saying calmly, "He has hands and feet. Can't he move it himself? Do you have to do it?"

Wu Peixia hadn't gotten over the last incident yet. Although Nangong Qingcheng explained afterward that it was an action team captain who sent Jiang Feng back that night, she didn't believe it!

In her view, Jiang Feng was untrustworthy, bringing a loose woman back, making things difficult for her daughter, and disgracing her!

Especially since that supposed action team captain was outrageously aggressive towards her that night, which she resented ever since.

But she had already declared she wouldn't interfere in Nangong Qingcheng's affairs anymore, so she couldn't go back on her word and pursue it further.

However, this time, she felt more on edge than ever before!

Because, despite both being Nangong family's granddaughters, Nangong Yan could freely love and bring back such a promising son-in-law for the family, while her daughter had to be betrothed to someone as useless as Jiang Feng. How could she be at peace in her heart?

Jiang Feng looked at everyone's expressions and knew this was merely the calm before the storm. Still, he said nothing and moved a stool back to sit down.

"Jiang Feng, I heard you were kidnapped during the month you disappeared? Oh my, who was so blind to kidnap you? What benefit could they get? You're neither rich nor powerful, and any ransom for you wouldn't be worth much, not that anyone called us to ransom you," Zhao Chunhua said to Jiang Feng with schadenfreude.

"Jiang Feng, listen. At the Old Master's birthday banquet, you offended the Jian Family, and it's only by our family's good fortune that we escaped unscathed. Later, when Xiao Yan's fiancé arrives, behave yourself. Watch your words and don't say anything you shouldn't, so as not to leave a bad impression," Nangong Jinming also sternly admonished.

"Don't worry, I won't mention how Nangong Yan had several abortions, or how she eloped with someone and got played. I'll just eat my meal," Jiang Feng said with a calm face.

"What did you say?!"

As soon as Jiang Feng mentioned this shameful incident, the expressions of everyone at the table changed instantly, especially Nangong Jinming and Zhao Chunhua, who reacted like cats that had their tails stepped on!

"Jiang Feng, what do you mean by this? Do you not want to eat this meal in peace?" Zhao Chunhua pointed angrily at Jiang Feng's nose.

For Jiang Feng, he could tolerate these people's belittlement of him, but he couldn't stand their condescension towards Nangong Qingcheng, even implicitly. Although he promised Nangong Qingcheng before coming that he wouldn't stir trouble, there was a limit. Consistently swallowing his grievances would only make them more arrogant.

As for what Nangong Jinrong and Zhao Chunhua said just now about lack of discipline, that was pure nonsense! Nangong Yan never followed the straight path since childhood, rebellious beyond belief. Failing to get into high school was because of her promiscuity, flirting with men all the time, and only dropping out because she was too embarrassed to stay at school.

"Brother, Sister-in-law, listen to what your 'good' son-in-law is saying. Is he trying to make it so that our family can never sit together again? Are you going to do something about this?" Zhao Chunhua shifted her focus onto Nangong Jinrong and Wu Peixia, angrily scolding.

"Jiang Feng, shut up!" Nangong Jinrong said coldly, "Mind your own words, where did you hear these baseless rumors?"

Jiang Feng glanced at Nangong Jinrong and was about to say something when Nangong Qingcheng suddenly squeezed his hand tightly under the table, gave him a look, and shook her head.

Jiang Feng showed no expression, but indeed said no further.

Just as Zhao Chunhua and her husband were still seething with rage, Nangong Honghu walked out from the inner room: "What are you arguing about?"

"Dad--" Zhao Chunhua was about to complain when Nangong Jinming pulled her to sit down.

Family scandals can't be exposed. The Old Master still didn't know about what Nangong Yan did. If he found out, he might even kick her out, not allowing her to sully the Nangong family's name.

Nangong Honghu looked at the family in confusion, then sat down at his place: "Isn't Xiao Yan here yet?"

"Soon! Dad, Xiao Yan will bring her new boyfriend over in a bit. This time it seems stable. The young man is excellent, so please help judge him." Zhao Chunhua, eager to please, said to the Old Master.

"Oh," Nangong Honghu acknowledged indifferently, then looked at Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng and said, "Xiao Feng, Qingcheng, are you hungry? The dishes I've ordered will arrive soon. If you're too hungry, there's food in the fridge to hold you over."

"Grandpa, we're not hungry, we'll wait to eat together, it's fine," Nangong Qingcheng said.

"Next time make sure Xiao Yan is on time, don't keep the whole family waiting for her. She's always had this problem since childhood because you spoiled her!" Nangong Honghu gave Nangong Jinming and Zhao Chunhua a discontented look and said rather rudely.

The couple was speechless. They were eager to introduce the future son-in-law to the Old Master, but he didn't care. Instead, he was angry because their daughter was late. What kind of logic was that? Wasn't this favoritism a bit too much?

"I'll call her and rush her!" Zhao Chunhua, unable to contain her anger, went outside.

Nangong Jinming said nothing, looking coldly at Jiang Feng with a stare that carried a clear message: Go on and feel smug. Once my future son-in-law arrives, he'll outshine you completely, and let's see how the Old Master defends you then!