The Crazy Son-In-Law

“The Cheng family really doesn’t have much substance, huh? This house is like a nouveau riche’s. Don’t you think so, Shishi?” As they followed Cheng Lu forward, Kong Yi said to Tang Shishi with a playful smile on his face.

“Talking behind people’s back isn’t your style,” Tang Shishi replied with a smile.

“I’d say the same thing to Cheng Yu’s face,” Kong Yi laughed, then leaned towards Xiao Shun.

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“Why?” Xiao Shun asked, puzzled, wondering why he would bring up these words in the first place.

Tang Shishi gave Kong Yi a helpless glance.

“It appears that you indeed haven’t visited the capital much. The Cheng family started out as scrap collectors. Oh, these days, it’s not called collecting scraps, but recycling resources. Now that they are wealthy, they are particularly averse to people mentioning their past. What does that tell you? They’re still humble at heart,” Kong Yi said.

Indeed, as Kong Yi had said, Cheng Yu’s grandfather was a scrap collector who eventually started a junk purchasing station, and somehow experienced a sudden rise in fortune.

It was rumoured that he had found some treasure among the trash, but these were just idle speculations and not to be taken seriously. Probably, only Kong Yi would dare to make such audacious remarks at the banquet today.

Although Xiao Shun did not know him well, he thought Kong Yi was not a bad person. After all, the enemy of an enemy is a friend, and he had unconsciously deemed Cheng Yu as an enemy. However, he did not need to participate in this topic. Their statuses were different. If Kong Yi said something, no one would dare to challenge him. If he foolishly echoed Kong Yi’s words, he would just be asking for trouble.

With Cheng Lu, he entered the splendid and grand building, passed through the hall, and walked into a spacious and luxurious room. Cheng Feng was engaged in lively conversation with a group of older relatives.

He was dressed in a dark black floral suit, his hair was black and shiny, his face clean and clear, his body robust, and his eyes bright and piercing. Overall, he gave the impression of being reliable and steady. Perhaps it was for this reason that Tang Li considered him a brother.

But he didn’t look like a sixty-year-old at all, more like a man in his forties. Kong Yi was the first to step forward and bow his hand, “Happy birthday, Uncle Cheng.”

“Thank you, how’s your father doing recently?” Cheng Feng asked with a smile.

“Thanks for asking, everything is fine,” Kong Yi replied.

“Good, like father like son. Not only are you a talented individual, but I heard you recently led the merger case of Santos Gene, acting decisively and at the right time. You young people are formidable,” Cheng Feng praised.

“Just good luck. You deliberately stepped aside, giving me this opportunity. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been my turn,” Kong Yi said with an underlying meaning.

Recently, both families had a round of open and covert competition over the acquisition of Santos Gene, with the Kong family ultimately winning. This acquisition was led by Kong Yi. Cheng’s Kamble Group transformed from recycling resources to the environmental industry, and recently they have been making a strong push into the biopharmaceutical industry, showing their great ambitions.

Cheng Feng calmly said, “The future is for you young people. We are old and it’s time for you to take the stage.”

“Uncle Cheng, you don’t look old at all. You seem to be in your thirties,” Kong Yi said with a smile.

“You’re a sweet talker. No wonder your father likes you so much,” Cheng Feng replied after their verbal jousting.

Tang Shishi came forward and said, “Uncle Cheng, I wish you good health and a long life.”

“It’s been a long time, Shishi. I can barely remember what you look like. Come visit me at home when you have time,” Cheng Feng said, looking at Tang Shishi as if she were his daughter-in-law.

“Okay, Uncle Cheng, I will visit you when I have time,” Tang Shishi replied politely.

“Good girl,” Cheng Feng said, glancing at Xiao Shun. “This person looks unfamiliar. Is he your friend?”

“Mr. Cheng may not know. This is Shishi’s boyfriend,” Kong Yi said before Tang Shishi could speak.

Cheng Feng’s expression faltered slightly. He had noticed Xiao Shun at the beginning but had not thought in that direction.

“Mr. Cheng, my name is Xiao Shun. Happy birthday,” Xiao Shun timely offered his congratulations.

“Thank you. Anyone that Shishi has her eye on must be extraordinary,” Cheng Feng said, looking towards Tang Li. He had always been trying to arrange this marriage, but didn’t expect that a Cheng Yaojin would come out on the way. Although he remained calm on the surface, he felt differently inside.

The young man standing before them was indeed good-looking, yet he fell far short when compared to her own son. He simply couldn’t fathom why Tang Shishi couldn’t appreciate Cheng Yu. Tang Li knew that Tang Shishi had brought Xiao Shun today as a shield, but he acted oblivious, wearing an “I just found out” expression. Tang Shishi felt aggrieved. Kong Yi was incredibly annoying. Why did he have to make things so awkward? Nevertheless, she knew his aim. He would love to see the Tang and Cheng families become enemies. As long as the two families didn’t form an alliance, it would be beneficial for the Kong family.

Xiao Shun didn’t mind, he was just a shield anyway. Regardless of how he was used, he could feel several unfriendly stares on him, presumably from the Cheng family.

“Is it true, Shishi?” asked Tang Li.

“Dad, Uncle Cheng, I brought Xiao Shun here today to introduce him to you. Mr. Kong is right, he is my boyfriend.” Tang Shishi said, her arm draped around Xiao Shun’s.

“This…” Tang Li turned to Cheng Feng.

“It seems my son isn’t to Shishi’s taste. Well, we’re old and can’t dictate in matters of the heart. Let the young ones handle it themselves.” Cheng Feng patted Tang Li’s hand, indicating that this matter would not cause any immediate conflicts.

“You young people have your own topics. I won’t keep you here with us old folks. Refreshments have been prepared outside. Let Cheng Lu take you there first. Once the banquet begins, we’ll invite you for a proper drink.”

Tang Shishi nodded, and the group followed Cheng Lu outside.

“Tang, it’s normal for young people to date, but when it comes to marriage, think it over carefully. After all, it’s a lifetime commitment and can’t be taken lightly.” Cheng Feng said to Tang Li with a chuckle after Tang Shishi’s group had left.

“I know Shishi. She’s always been rebellious. I don’t know who she takes after. I’ll have a good talk with her when we get home.” Tang Li responded.