The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 85: Visiting

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Visiting

Long Chen didn’t go for the card, but gave a wry smile, "I just wanted you to help me recharge my phone credit, why did you give me so much?"

"Oh, then I’ll just put it all into your phone credit," Zhao Churan said indifferently.

"No," Long Chen took the card and hugged Zhao Churan, giving her a peck, "Thank you, sweetheart, I’ll pay you back later."

"Hmph, that sounds a bit more reasonable," Zhao Churan snuggled into Long Chen’s arms, fiddling with her phone.

A short while later, Long Chen received a text message notification: recharge successful, the phone credit balance is four thousand eight hundred ninety...

"Why did you recharge so much?" Long Chen was dumbfounded.

"Hehe, because I like it, I am happy, and it’s none of your business," Zhao Churan said in a sweet voice.

"Wait until I get my hands on you." Long Chen put down his phone and dived into the fragrant bed.

"Ah, don’t move, let me do it," Zhao Churan chuckled softly.

"Are you going to kneel then?"

"Okay, my lord."

...

The next morning, a series of urgent doorbell rings woke Zhao Churan.

Zhao Churan opened the door to see Han Min standing at the doorstep, expression stern.

"Auntie, why are you here so early? Is there something wrong?" Zhao Churan asked cautiously.

"Is Long Chen here?" Han Min asked.

"This..." Zhao Churan hesitated, not knowing whether she should say anything or not.

"I’m here." At that moment, Long Chen appeared boldly and walked up to Han Min.

"Good one, Long Chen, I knew for sure you’d be here," Han Min’s expression turned even colder.

"Auntie Han, if you have something to say, then say it. Otherwise, let’s not talk," Long Chen said indifferently.

"Alright, then listen well," Han Min said, "Yuechan will marry Zhou Haiyang, and no one can change that.

I hope you can respect Yuechan’s decision, not pester her, not ruin her happiness. You can live a good life with Zhao Churan, and everybody can be at peace.

But if you insist on doing the opposite, I think the Zhou Family’s influence might crush you completely, even lead to more severe consequences. I’ve said all I need to."

"Alright, goodbye." Long Chen slammed the room’s door shut.

Han Min stood stunned for a moment, then stomped her foot in anger and left indignantly.

"Long Chen, could that have been a bit rude?" Zhao Churan was somewhat worried.

"It’s okay," Long Chen was not at all flustered, "That’s just how she is; being nice to her doesn’t work, you have to play hardball."

"Alright then," Zhao Churan gave a wry smile.

"Go get washed up, then let’s get ready to meet your parents," Long Chen said softly.

"Mhm." Zhao Churan nodded slightly.

Before long, the two left in a car, heading to Zhao Churan’s parents’ house.

Since it was the first visit, Long Chen bought quite a few gifts.

Upon entering, Zhao Churan immediately introduced Long Chen to her parents.

Zhao Churan’s mother, Sun Yan, seemed to like Long Chen the more she looked at him, beaming with a smile.

But Zhao Churan’s father, Zhao Zexiang, was cold-faced, as if he was not very welcoming towards Long Chen.

"Little Chen, just take a seat wherever you like and make yourself at home. No need for formalities."

Sun Yan said with a smile.

She was beautiful and well-maintained, appearing almost like Zhao Churan’s elder sister.

"What’s there to sit for? Explain things to me first."

Zhao Zexiang said coldly, legs crossed arrogantly.

"Dad... Don’t be like this, it wasn’t easy for Long Chen to come."

Zhao Churan was a little anxious, fearing that Long Chen would get angry.

Long Chen patted Zhao Churan’s shoulder and said in a soft voice, "It’s okay."

Then, Long Chen stepped in front of Zhao Zexiang and said gravely, "Uncle, hello. I know you’re angry because I disappeared for three years, wasting three years of Churan’s youth. That was my fault. Uncle, if you want to hit me or scold me, I accept it."

"Hm?"

Zhao Zexiang was taken aback for a moment.

This young man seemed dignified, calm and composed, exuding a natural confidence that couldn’t be feigned.

Putting everything else aside, just this one thing made Zhao Zexiang, who had seen all types of people, confident that this man was not ordinary.

But thinking of his daughter’s grievances over the past three years, Zhao Zexiang suppressed some thoughts and said in a deep voice, "Do you know what my daughter has been through waiting for you these three years?

Tell me, why did you disappear for three years? Where did you go, what did you do? We need to understand clearly, otherwise, I can’t feel at ease handing my daughter over to you."

"Uncle Zhao, must I say it?"

Long Chen gazed at Zhao Zexiang.

"You must say it." Zhao Zexiang’s tone was very firm.

"Then I might only be able to tell you for now."

Long Chen said through clenched teeth.

"Good."

Zhao Zexiang nodded.

"Churan, come to the kitchen with me and give me a hand."

Sun Yan took Zhao Churan to the kitchen.

Long Chen then focused on Zhao Zexiang and said slowly, "These past three years, I have been serving in the military in the Northern Territory, contributing a bit to the country. The specifics, I cannot disclose, and you must understand some of the rules, Uncle Zhao."

"How can you prove that what you’re saying is true?"

Zhao Zexiang asked.

"I can make a phone call."

Long Chen took out his phone and dialed a number after some thought.

Immediately, the phone screen displayed the words ’Northern Unrivaled Army HQ.’

The call connected quickly, and the person on the other end asked for Long Chen’s identity.

"I’m Long Chen, please connect me to Wang Feng," Long Chen said indifferently.

"Long... Lord Long, right away, I will connect you immediately."

The person on the phone trembled.

He didn’t expect to receive a call from the mysterious Young Master of Dragon Palace, excited to the point of disorientation.

After a moment, a steady voice came through: "Young Palace Master, hello, this is Wang Feng. What are your orders?"

"Wang, it’s been a while. I’m calling because my father-in-law is skeptical about my military status, so please could you explain a bit for me, I apologize for the trouble,"

Long Chen said with a smile.

Wang Feng on the other end of the line paused, because Long Chen was not merely someone from the military but was actually the Young Palace Master of Dragon Palace, a figure with an extraordinary status.

He quickly understood that Long Chen didn’t want to disclose his identity and thus asked for his help in hiding it.

Wang Feng readily agreed.

So, Long Chen pressed the speaker button and said, "General Wang, I’ve put you on speaker. Can you please explain to my father-in-law?"

"Okay, okay." Wang Feng responded.

Zhao Zexiang looked at the screen and steeled himself when he noticed the words on the display, shuddering in shock.

Then, Zhao Zexiang asked cautiously, "Are you really with the Unrivaled Army of the Northern Territory?"

"Absolutely genuine," Wang Feng said, "Long... Chen has served in our Unrivaled Army for three years, exhibiting bravery and outstanding military achievements. He is an extraordinary talent. His low-profile return home has not been made public, and we hope you will keep it confidential as well.

However, we have informed many cities across Great Xia and their systems that wherever he goes and whatever happens, he will be exempt from all charges."

"Ah?"

Zhao Zexiang was dumbfounded.

Does Long Chen have that much influence?

Long Chen was also taken aback at that moment—Wang Feng, oh, Wang Feng, the task was to keep my identity as the Young Palace Master of Dragon Palace a secret, not to blow my trumpet for me.

Now, the game’s up.