The Crazy Son-In-Law

“So, he asked me to respond to him after the Hero Cup, don’t you understand what he means?” Zhou Tianheng sighed, his usually brilliant grandson seemed to be clouded today.

“What does he mean?” Zhou Yi blinked, then pondered for a moment before asking with confusion.

“It means he’s confident he can survive until the end of the Hero Cup. Even I can feel that he seems to have a plan to defeat Gu Baiyi.” Zhou Tianheng said.

Although he didn’t know where this strong confidence in Xiao Shun came from, the calm demeanor he displayed gave people the impression that he was sure to defeat Gu Baiyi, which unconsciously made him believe a little.

“Don’t kid me, we all know what kind of character Gu Baiyi is, how could he possibly be a match for him.” Zhou Yi said dismissively.

Zhou Tianheng didn’t say anything.

“Let’s wait and see. There’s still some time before the Hero Cup. I have plenty of time to think it over.” He thought to himself.

Nothing happened in the afternoon, and Duan Jia left Riverland Bay.

Xiao Shun returned to his alchemy room to prepare for the arena competition with the help of Dark Roses. Although his current cultivation level was enough to deal with Gu Baiyi, he had more than just dealing with Gu Baiyi in mind. He wanted to try to bring Wang Ye back from the brink of death.

He could feel that he was not far from breaking through the Consolidation stage.

Song Linger continued to familiarize herself with various acupoints.

Around five o’clock, Xiao Shun emerged from the alchemy room feeling light and refreshed. He stretched lazily and walked into the living room to see Song Linger practicing with her needles.

“That’s right, women have to be harsh on themselves, otherwise how can they improve?” He smiled and walked over to sit down beside her.

“But I don’t know if I’m doing it right.” Song Linger pulled out the silver needle stuck in her hand, her face filled with worry.

“Well… why don’t you try it on me? Memorizing all the acupoints is necessary for our Wen family’s martial arts. I’ve been familiar with all the acupoints since I was a child.” Wen Yao was clearly a bit scared, but she bravely suggested.

“No need, let her try a few more times and she will be able to feel it, this way the memory will be more profound.” Xiao Shun waved his hand.

“You really are my master.” Song Linger pouted and gave him a blank look, then seemed to suddenly remember something.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“By the way, there was a call for you on your mobile. You were cultivating so I didn’t disturb you. See if you need to call back.”

Xiao Shun picked up his mobile phone and glanced at it. It was an unfamiliar number. He put it back down.

“Don’t you need to return the call?” Song Linger asked.

“It’s probably not important. If it is, they’ll call again.” Xiao Shun replied.

Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang again. It was the same number.

“See? This proves that the other party has something important.” He laughed and picked up the phone to answer it.

“Dr. Xiao, I heard you’re in Harrow now, why didn’t you give me a call?” A hearty male voice came through the phone.

“Who is this?” Xiao Shun asked, finding the voice unfamiliar.

“I’m Zhao Hetai, what? Dr. Xiao, don’t tell me you’ve forgotten about me?” Zhao Hetai laughed cheerfully.

Others would do everything possible to find out his phone number, but this guy didn’t even remember his.

“Oh, Chief Zhao, how could I forget.” Xiao Shun suddenly remembered.

He must have met Jiang Lian at the entrance of Goodhealth Herbs that day, and she must have reported back to Zhao Hetai.

“How are your injuries from the other day?” Zhao Hetai asked cordially.

“I’ve fully recovered, thank you for your concern, Chief Zhao.”

“That’s good. My daughter is well now, thanks to Dr. Xiao’s miraculous treatment. We’ve had her checked at the hospital and they can’t find anything wrong, but I’m still not at ease.”

“We trust you as our doctor. I don’t know if you have time now, I’d like to send someone to pick you up for a follow-up visit.” Zhao Hetai said.

When they were at the Wei family’s house, Zhao Siwei’s life was just temporarily saved, her body was not completely healed. Xiao Shun gave her a prescription which she followed for a month, and now she’s much better, so Zhao Hetai trusts Xiao Shun even more than before.

“Now?”

“Yes, I happen to be at home today and there are some other thingsI’d like to discuss with you.”

“Okay, send me your address and I’ll come over.” Xiao Shun said after a moment of thought.

“Why don’t I send someone to pick you up?” Zhao Hetai laughed.

“That’s fine too, I’ll send you my address.”

Xiao Shun thought that Zhao Hetai, being in a high position, probably didn’t want to disclose his home address easily, so he didn’t insist. After hanging up the phone, he sent his address over.

About half an hour later, a black Audi A6 slowly parked outside the villa.

Xiao Shun answered a call, greeted Song Linger and Wen Yao, and then stepped out.

“Dr. Xiao, right? I’m Yan Zheng, Chief Zhao’s assistant. Please get in the car.” The person who came to pick him up was a young man in his early thirties, dressed in a black suit, looking very sharp.

Xiao Shun nodded in greeting, got into the car and sat down. Yan Zheng started the car and headed towards Zhao Hetai’s residence.

Before long, the car slowly entered a government compound called Daffodil Garden. As they passed the entrance, Xiao Shun noticed the guards standing at attention, fully armed, clearly from a military background.

Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of a typically nondescript villa. It seemed that government houses didn’t focus on fanciness, but simplicity and practicality.

“There are some common plants in the yard, not much different from an average home.”

“We’re here.” Yan Zheng said.

After getting out of the car, Xiao Shun followed him into the yard.

After ringing the doorbell, a middle-aged woman in her forties opened the door. Seeing the two of them, she smiled and greeted, “Miss Yan is here.”

“Mrs. Wu, this is Chief Zhao’s guest.” Yan Zheng introduced.

“Oh, please come in. The gentleman is in the study, he said you can go straight up.” Mrs. Wu stepped aside to let them in.

The interior of the villa was unpretentious but very tidy.

The two of them went upstairs, one after the other, to the study door. Yan Zheng knocked twice and heard Zhao Hetai’s voice from inside: “Come in.”

“Sir, Dr. Xiao has arrived.” Yan Zheng pushed the door open and announced.

“Please invite Dr. Xiao in, and ask Mrs. Wu to brew some tea.” Seeing Xiao Shun, Zhao Hetai stood up from his chair and said with a smile.

Yan Zheng acknowledged and then left.

The study was spacious, with two guest sofas opposite Zhao Hetai’s desk.

He stood up from behind his desk, extended his hand, and looked Xiao Shun up and down before saying with a smile, “Dr. Xiao, you seem to have recovered well.”

“Thank you for your concern.” Xiao Shun shook hands with him and smiled.

“At home, there’s no need to be so formal. Come, sit down.” Zhao Hetai patted his shoulder.