Dragon King Palace: Urban Affluent Son-in-Law

"Me?" Jiang Feng was taken aback for a moment, his brows furrowing even more tightly.

"Yes! Mr. Jiang, your strength far exceeds my expectations. You could say, this dragon crossing the river, subtle yet powerful, completely intimidated us local snakes. If I hand Fei'er over to you, I believe you can protect her for a lifetime, and I can also bask in your light. Maybe we won't need to flatter the enormous Huangfu Family, and we can still find a reliable support, but unfortunately--"

Chu Renxiong chuckled bitterly, finally returning to sit on the sofa: "Mr. Jiang, you are engaged. Your fiancée is none other than Miss Nangong Qingcheng, who just came here with Fei'er. You are the son-in-law of the Nangong Family, and I dare not force you, nor could I even if I wanted to."

"Does Fei'er know about this?" Jiang Feng was not surprised that Chu Renxiong could probe into his information; instead, he asked calmly.

"I didn't tell her, because there are some things she cannot have, and leaving her with some fantasies is better," Chu Renxiong said with a double meaning.

Jiang Feng fell silent. He didn't realize how deeply Chu Feifei cared for him. Before this, he also thought Chu Feifei was just a spoiled rich girl interested in toying with him, a mere security guard. Now he knew otherwise.

Seeing Jiang Feng remain silent, the last glimmer of hope in Chu Renxiong's heart was extinguished.

He had spoken to this extent to test Jiang Feng's attitude. Although Jiang Feng is presently a live-in son-in-law of the Nangong Family, he and Nangong Qingcheng have yet to complete the ceremony or register, making it nominal.

In such a situation, it was possible for Jiang Feng to abandon Nangong Qingcheng and leave the Nangong Family, and then he could let his daughter be together with Jiang Feng without any shame.

But Jiang Feng showed no sign of this inclination at all, revealing his stance to Chu Renxiong, who could only smile bitterly.

"Perhaps this is fate... Heaven has arranged my destiny and Fei'er's destiny so. We cannot help but believe in fate." Chu Renxiong shook his head bitterly.

"I don't know if you believe in fate, but I know for sure that Chu Feifei doesn't. She won't let you control her," Jiang Feng said softly. "She's a very nice girl. I advise you not to force her into unhappy situations."

"That's family business. Mr. Jiang, you shouldn't interfere," Chu Renxiong was somewhat disheartened. His own daughter was offered to Jiang Feng for nothing, and he didn't want her. Could he still meddle in marrying her off to someone else?

Their conversation instantly reached an impasse.

Jiang Feng felt frustrated, even though he was dissatisfied with Chu Renxiong's arrangements. However, he knew he couldn't forcibly intervene. Chu Renxiong was Chu Feifei's biological father, and he had a strong say in this matter. He had already told Jiang Feng the only way to save Chu Feifei; it was he who couldn't accept it!

"Mr. Jiang, I hope you won't mention our conversation today to Fei'er. After all, aside from her, we are still friends, right?" Chu Renxiong took up his teacup again, looking resigned as he clinked it with Jiang Feng's.

It was both a reminder and a "warning."

Jiang Feng maintained a blank expression and didn't drink the tea. He leaned back on the sofa, tapping the sofa armrest as he closed his eyes for rest.

...

At the same time, upstairs in a certain room.

The sofa was a mess, clearly having just witnessed a fierce battle.

Su Dieche lay quietly for a while, then sat up, arranging her disheveled hair slowly.

Beside her, Chu Yan was smoking, his back bare.

"Darling, what are you thinking?" Su Dieche tidied herself for a moment and then extended her slender arms to hug Chu Yan's neck.

"What do you think Chu Renxiong and that guy Jiang talked about in the reception room?" Chu Yan exhaled a smoke ring deeply and asked.

"I don't know. Maybe he is still thanking him for saving Fei'er?" Su Dieche pressed her delicate face against Chu Yan's back, her expression tender, murmuring softly.

"Hmph, that old codger should have died long ago!" Chu Yan's face was full of malevolence and disgust.

Just now, at the banquet, Chu Renxiong only had his daughter entertain Jiang Feng and others, not letting him and Su Dieche join.

This made Chu Yan deeply aware that he was always an outsider in Chu Renxiong's eyes, unfit for the grand stage!

Moreover, Jiang Feng had also taunted him indirectly at the bathhouse entrance earlier, which deepened Chu Renxiong's low opinion of him, making Chu Yan outraged!

"The biggest issue with that Jiang guy is that he's starting to forget his place. Relying on a bit of combat power, he's arrogant. Sooner or later, I'll remind him of his true surname!" Chu Yan said grimly.

"Darling, don't be upset. Why bother with a useless son-in-law? Isn't he, after all, just the Nangong Family's son-in-law? He's completely impossible with Chu Feifei and won't affect your future grand plan to seize the Chu Group. Calm down, patience is key," Su Dieche advised gently, like a supportive wife.

"True, Chu Feifei's feelings for that Jiang are one-sided, and she still doesn't know he's a live-in son-in-law!" Chu Yan, hearing this, finally seemed to find his balance, sneering: "To think she has always gotten whatever she wanted, Chu Renxiong would even pluck the stars and moon for her. But she can't get what she wants most this time, a true irony of heaven upon her!"

"Darling, let's not think about them anymore. Let's talk about us. When can we rightfully be together? I'm tired of sneaking around!" Su Dieche kneeled up, pouting playfully, and looked at Chu Yan full of resentment.

"You advise me to be patient, yet you are anxious. It's not the time yet, I'm waiting for the right moment!" Chu Yan turned, pinching Su Dieche's smooth chin, and said.

"I just want to spend my life with you, dreaming of being with you openly and honestly! I'm sick of pretending affection with that old thing every day! It disgusts me!" Su Dieche complained.

"Still, like I said, be patient, our good days will come, and I assure you, very soon!" Chu Yan, afraid Su Dieche would keep complaining, gently pushed her back down again.

Understanding his intent, Su Dieche coyly said, "Naughty," then chuckled seductively, wrapping her arms around Chu Yan's neck as she laid back.