The Crazy Son-In-Law

“It’s late, you should go home. You’re a superstar now, your status is different. If someone captures us and creates some gossip, it won’t be good for me,” Xiao Shun, glancing at his wristwatch, said.

Mo Yibai paused slightly, “Shouldn’t it be not good for me?”

“Think about it, I’m just an ordinary person. If your fans find and harass me, wouldn’t that be bad for me?” Xiao Shun said.

“That’s somewhat reasonable, but I don’t care. If they take photos, let them. I’m already twenty-seven and single. Can’t I have a private life?”

“I don’t want the entire nation to know me,” Xiao Shun snorted.

“Fine then, I’m flying out of town tomorrow. I don’t know when we will meet again, can you…”

“No.”

Before Mo Yibai could finish, Xiao Shun decisively refused. When she was halfway through her sentence, phrases like “hug me,” “kiss me,” “stay with me for the night,” had already flashed through Xiao Shun’s mind.

“Can’t you even leave your phone number?” Mo Yibai looked at him with a disappointed face.

“Uh… Phone number, yes,” Xiao Shun said a bit awkwardly.

Damn, I was too self-conscious.

“So what were you thinking just now?” Mo Yibai tilted her head and looked at him curiously.

“I thought you were going to ask for a loan,” Xiao Shun coughed lightly, quickly finding an excuse.

“That’s a stretch, but okay, I’ll believe you,” Mo Yibai smiled openly, “Well… goodbye then.”

Xiao Shun nodded at her, “Goodbye.”

…

Originally, the Wei family came from the south. Even when they moved to the Central Plains, their residence still retained some of the garden styles of the Jiangnan region, simple, bright, and tranquil.

However, tranquility was not an option today. Today was the 78th birthday of Wei Lun, how could it be quiet? The Wei family has long been a family of scholars and officials, and it is still the same today.

Although Wei Lun had never held an official position, he taught at Harrow University for decades. Many of his students had become bureaucrats. Combined with the strength of the Wei family itself, they had deep roots and significant influence in Harrow.

Just past ten in the morning, the parking lot of the Wei residence was already filled with various luxury cars. The figures in front of the door were all dignified and well-dressed elites, wealthy businessmen, or the bosses of Harrow’s major companies.

The entire Wei residence was immersed in a festive atmosphere.

However, outsiders probably didn’t know that Mr. Wei fell seriously ill after returning from a charity dinner. The doctor said it was an attack of rage that almost took his old life. He had only slightly recovered in the past two days.

At this moment, he was sitting in the center of the hall, dressed in a red Tang suit with golden patterns, smiling, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

Leaning slightly, Mr. Wei Lun gestured to Wei Tianhua to come over.

“Any news yet?” Wei Lun asked in a low voice.

“Not yet.” Wei Tianhua looked guilty.

“It’s not right. With his skills, even if he can’t take that young beast’s life, escaping should be no problem. Today is my birthday. No matter how far away he is, he will rush back to celebrate for me every year. He will never forget.” Wei Lun was anxious.

Pengzu, on the surface, was a cultivator supported by the Wei family, but in fact, he was Wei Lun’s comrade-in-arms and sworn brother from his young days. They had once shielded each other from bullets on the battlefield.

The relationship between the two was even deeper than that between Wei Lun and his own brothers, so he was naturally worried.

“Pengzu is skilled, grandfather, you don’t need to worry. He must have been delayed by something, he should be able to rush back.” Wei Tianhua comforted.

Wei Lun sighed and rubbed his chest.

“What’s wrong, grandfather? Are you feeling unwell again?” Wei Tianhua asked anxiously.

“No harm, I’m getting old, having some illness is normal.” Wei Lun forced a smile.

At the entrance of the Wei residence, Wei Wendong was welcoming guests with a smile.

“Mr. Han is here, please come in. Your presence is already an honor for our Wei family. Why bring so many things? You are too polite.”

“Mr. Gan, you must have rushed back from Newstrand, right? I heard you were in Newstrand the day before yesterday. You must be tired, please come in.”

“Mr. Fu is here, how have you been recently? Please come in.”

“…”

At this time, they saw an Audi not stopping at the parking lot as usual but driving directly to the entrance, followed by a large refrigerated truck.

This immediately drew the attention of the guests who were still chatting at the entrance.

“Who is this? Why are they so rude?”

“Isn’t it a big shot sending Mr. Wei a truck full of gifts? Look at that refrigerated truck behind.” Someone joked.

Then they saw two men and a woman get out of the Audi.

The people were naturally Xiao Shun, Song Linger, and Duan Jia.

Song Linger and Duan Jia were unfamiliar faces, but some people recognized Xiao Shun.

“Isn’t that the kid who beat Wei Tianhua a few days ago and made the Wei family embarrassed at the charity dinner? Why is he here?”

“He probably wants to mend relations with the Wei family at the birthday celebration. After all, it’s hard to slap a smiling face, especially when he brings a truck full of gifts to apologize.”

“When you put it that way, it does make sense,” someone commented. “After all, he’s young and impulsive, not knowing the gravity of his actions. It’s possible that he only realized something was wrong after the fact.”

Upon seeing Xiao Shun and his companions, Wei Wendong’s complexion changed slightly. However, having weathered many storms, he quickly concealed his anger beneath a calm facade. Hadn’t his father nearly lost his life because of this youngster’s antics? Was he here to provoke them today? Since when had his Wei family been at the mercy of a green, wet-behind-the-ears youngster?Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Xiao Shun, with Song Linger and Duan Jia in tow, nonchalantly approached them.

“What are you here for? To show off your might?” Wei Tianhua asked indifferently.

“I’m here to wish Mr. Wei a happy birthday. Did I come on the wrong day?” Xiao Shun feigned confusion.

“You didn’t pick the wrong day, you picked the wrong place. The Wei family doesn’t welcome you.”

“Mr. Chairman, your tolerance is rather small. I’ve come specifically to wish the old master a happy birthday.” As he spoke, he gestured toward the refrigerated truck, “Look, a whole truckload of gifts. My sincerity is quite substantial.”

Wei Wendong walked up to Xiao Shun, leaning in to whisper in his ear.

“I advise you to leave immediately. Today is my father’s birthday. He certainly doesn’t want to see you, and I do not wish for any unpleasantness. If you insist on causing a disturbance, I suggest you think thrice before you act. You won’t be able to handle the consequences.”

“Mr. Chairman, isn’t that a bit much?” Xiao Shun raised his voice slightly. “I’ve come all the way from Stillwater to wish Mr. Wei a happy birthday. It’s one thing for you to not welcome me, but to threaten me? Is this how the Wei family treats its guests?”