My Wife is Actually a top-tier Soldier King?!
Chapter 68 - 68 68 Father-in-law

68: Chapter 68: Father-in-law?

Not Playing by the Rules, Huh!

68: Chapter 68: Father-in-law?

Not Playing by the Rules, Huh!

Speech so shocking that if it doesn’t stun, the speaker won’t rest in peace!

Tang Pingde’s words were earth-shattering.

Whether Wu Jie and Tang Xin were a couple was still unverified.

Yet Tang Pingde had referred to Wu Jie as his son Tang Long’s son-in-law—was that appropriate?

Even if that were the case, which son-in-law would dare to spar and exchange pointers with his father-in-law?

Tang Long’s expression became unpredictable; he didn’t even know how to respond.

Tang Xiao, who was standing nearby, was also somewhat dumbfounded.

“What does the old master mean?

Father clearly dislikes Wu Jie, and the old master still wants them to exchange pointers.

Isn’t this just adding fuel to the fire?”

However…

Many people around were looking forward with eager anticipation.

Especially Tang Kun, who had just been defeated.

He knew his uncle was very strong and that Wu Jie was no match for him.

If they really were to fight, Wu Jie would be undoubtedly defeated, which could be seen as indirectly avenging him.

But…

Wu Jie wasn’t stupid!

Fighting Tang Kun was one thing, since they were peers and young.

But to combat Tang Long, who was not only an elder but also a ‘father-in-law’?

His head must have been kicked by a donkey!

Win, and he’d be accused of disrespecting the elderly!

Lose, and he’d be despised by his father-in-law!

It was a no-win situation.

So, Wu Jie quickly spoke up:

“Old master, you really put me in a difficult position!”

Tang Pingde glanced at Tang Long and, with a stroking of his beard, laughed and said:

“Is this a difficulty?

It’s just sparring.

Tang Long, what do you think?”

Tang Long leaned forward slightly and said with a smile:

“Dad, you really overestimate me.

I haven’t practiced martial arts or kept up my fitness for a long time.

How could I compare with a vigorous young man?

Please don’t make me the butt of a joke!”

Tang Pingde sighed deeply and said, “If you’re not willing to compare, then let it be.

The alcohol has gone to my head; I need to take a nap.

You all enjoy yourselves.”

Having said this, Tang Pingde took an extra look at Wu Jie.

“Jie, you must come by more often!”

Wu Jie quickly nodded, “Definitely, as long as the old master doesn’t mind the disturbance.”

Tang Pingde chuckled and left leisurely.

As he walked away, quite a number of people followed him, surrounding him like stars crown the moon.

Tang Long did not follow; his expression solemn, he walked past Wu Jie, “Follow me!”

How could Wu Jie dare not to obey?

He glanced at Tang Xiao, who only had a look of encouragement.

Taking a deep breath, Wu Jie followed Tang Long at an unhurried pace.

The two of them, one in front of the other, quickly arrived at the pavilion by the little river.

Tang Long came to a stop and gazed into the distance, watching the winding river flow into the lush grove of trees, seemingly captivated by the scenery, forgetting that Wu Jie stood behind him.

Wu Jie did not show any unease either.

It was just a fake relationship, what was there to fear?

“According to the cliché plot, Tang Long will definitely set terms for me to leave Tang Xiao, telling me to get as far away from her as possible, right?”

“Even, he might pull out a huge check, asking me, a poor sod, to stay away from his precious daughter!”

Wu Jie silently stood by, his mind racing with thoughts.

All of a sudden!

Tang Long turned slightly, his gaze calmly sweeping over Wu Jie.

“I know you two are putting on an act.

However, Xiao has good judgment.

Your kung fu is not bad, and you’re smart.

Her gifting you a car as performance fee is quite worth it!”

Hmm??

Wu Jie was taken aback.

So Tang Long knew!

But, that car wasn’t given as performance fee.

This also proved that Tang Long’s information wasn’t that accurate.

Only…

how should he respond?

Wu Jie hesitated.

Tang Long stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance with a stern look.

“The old man is ninety, and no one knows how much longer he’ll live.

His biggest worry is that Tang Xiao, his eldest granddaughter, still hasn’t found a suitable match!”

“I don’t know why she chose you to be her fake boyfriend, but I can tell that you two get along quite well.

That’s why I called you here.

I have no other intentions, just want to ask if there’s any possibility you two might turn this act into reality?”

What?

Wu Jie was startled.

Why isn’t he playing by the rules?

Encouraging a real relationship out of a fake one, what sort of move is that?

Tang Long turned his head and asked, “What?

Not willing?”

Wu Jie scratched the back of his head and said with an awkward smile:

“Uncle, I think that with feelings, no one can be certain.

I’m just cooperating with her act…”

“You don’t need to beat around the bush!”

Tang Long challenged, “Do you feel inferior, thinking you’re unworthy of her?”

“If it’s the family background and financial status that are making you feel inferior, then let me make you a promise!”

“If you two can become a real couple, I will give you all my property as her dowry when you get married!”

“How about that?

Do you still feel inferior?

I’m essentially offering you a hefty bounty to pursue my daughter!”

Wu Jie’s brows furrowed.

How did I stumble upon such a pie in the sky?

No!

There must be a catch!

Good things like this just don’t happen, do they?

Seeing Wu Jie hesitate, Tang Long laughed heartily and said:

“You must be suspecting that I have some kind of scheme.

But there’s no need to overthink it.

I know Xiao very well!”

“She’s strong-willed and untamed.

If you follow her wishes, all is well.

Otherwise, she’s capable of doing anything.”

“Because of the family’s particular situation, Xiao has many and varied suitors.

It’s not easy to defeat all those rivals and win her heart!”

“In short, if you want to be her man, it’s really not easy, so don’t think my money is easy to get!”

Wu Jie nodded slightly.

“Got it!

So you’re essentially issuing a blank check, encouraging me to pursue your daughter!”

Tang Long said with a sheepish smile, “You can also choose not to pursue her!

After all, you’re just here to put on a show for her.

Alright, you can go back now, Xiao is waiting for you.”

Wu Jie turned his head to look back, and there Tang Xiao stood, waiting not far away.

When he turned back, Tang Long had already strolled off with his hands behind his back, as if nothing had happened.

Walking back, before he even got close, Tang Xiao tossed him the keys to a Porsche.

“Take it!

Your prize!”

Wu Jie glanced at it and then shook his head, saying with a smile:

“We were just playing around, you took it seriously?”

“Of course!” Tang Xiao rolled her eyes, “The Tang Family People keep their word.

Besides, haven’t you thought about it?

If you had lost, I would have had to give my Mercedes G-Wagon to him!”

“I couldn’t possibly lose!” Wu Jie declared decisively.

Tang Xiao inquired, “What did my dad say to you?

He always acts like he knows it all, thinking everything is under his control.

I bet he flaunted his intelligence to you again, didn’t he?”

Wu Jie replied, “He knows we’re a fake couple, yet he’s encouraging me to pursue you.

If we get married, all his assets will be the dowry.

Your dad really doesn’t play by the usual rules!”

Tang Xiao shook her head with a smile.

“He’s too anxious!

He really can’t wait to marry me off!”

Wu Jie said with a laugh, “Isn’t that how all parents are?”

Tang Xiao sighed.

“Alright, let’s not talk about him.

I’ll take you to meet some of my cousins!”

The two approached an area under the trees, where several tables had already been set up, buzzing with activity.

Tang Kun was playing mahjong, an ice pack on his face and tiles in his hand.

When he saw Wu Jie and Xiao approaching, he grunted heavily.

“Cousin-in-law, I can’t beat you in combat, but when it comes to mahjong, I’m the Tang Family’s little prince.

Dare to give it a go?”

Tang Xiao scoffed, “Looking to win back the Porsche through mahjong?

Aren’t you afraid of losing even more?”

“Afraid of what?

I’ve still got an Audi R8 sports car, I can afford to lose!”

Tang Kun glanced sideways, “Tang Xin, Tang Le, Tang Kang, which one of you three is going to give up a seat?”

Tang Xin immediately got up with money in hand, grinning at Wu Jie, “Go for it, cousin-in-law, teach him a lesson on how to behave!”

“Go ahead!

They’re all your younger cousins, winning or losing doesn’t matter!” Tang Xiao encouraged him.

Wu Jie pulled out a chair and sat down, saying with a smile:

“Mahjong is too slow.

How about we roll dice for high or low?

One round decides the winner, what do you say?”