The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 97: Can a Slap Wake You Up?

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Can a Slap Wake You Up?

The words of the City Lord shocked everyone in attendance.

No one had imagined that the City Lord, who had come to the wedding banquet, would speak on behalf of Long Chen. Was he not a guest of honor of the Zhou Family? Logically, he should have sided with the Zhou Family, but now it seemed to be the opposite.

Zhou Chuan and the members of the Zhou Family were also stunned, staring at the City Lord in disbelief.

The City Lord smiled slightly, not seeing any issue at all. "Head of the Zhou Family, I hope you will consider my words carefully. I’ve heard that Miss Li Yuechan and Long Chen were already in love with each other. Now that Young Master Long has come knocking, it just shows how deeply he loves Miss Yuechan, so please, do not obstruct them any further."

"City Lord, have you forgotten our agreement? When my Zhou Family came to Qianzhou, the first thing we did was discuss it with you. Now, you are helping an outsider. Is that not inappropriate?"

Zhou Chuan’s eyes were cold.

He was not afraid of a City Lord. After all, Zhou Chuan’s father was a bona fide General who had not yet retired.

The City Lord, in his heart, also felt a bit guilty towards Zhou Chuan.

After all, Zhou Chuan’s background was terrifying.

But thinking about the secret order about Long Chen he had received not long ago, the City Lord’s courage also grew.

Thinking about that secret order, the City Lord was energized.

On that secret order, there were only a photo of Long Chen and a few brief sentences, stating that Long Chen’s identity was an SSS-level top secret.

So, when the City Lord saw Long Chen, he recognized him immediately.

He did not know what Long Chen’s exact identity was, but the secret order instructed him to help Long Chen at all costs with any difficulties he faced—just this point alone gave the City Lord boundless confidence.

"Head of the Zhou Family, then let me be frank with you—if you settle this matter peacefully with Young Master Long, I can stand aside and watch. But if you intend to harm Young Master Long, I will spare no expense to help him."

The City Lord’s expression was very serious, not at all joking.

And with those words, the City Lord had definitively chosen his stand.

He, risking the wrath of a General, wanted to help Long Chen.

Many guests were buzzing with confusion, not understanding.

Could Long Chen’s identity be even more terrifying than the Zhou Family’s?

At that moment, Han Min and Li Shiqi were both stunned.

The development of the situation was completely beyond their imagination.

Zhou Chuan frowned deeply, unable to understand the City Lord’s actions.

To Zhou Chuan, the City Lord seemed to have gone mad.

"City Lord Yu, do you not know what happened to the last City Lord?"

Zhou Chuan’s voice was low.

"I know, but it doesn’t matter."

City Lord Yu said sternly.

"Good, very good. Today, I want to see what kind of abilities Long Chen possesses that make you help him like this."

Zhou Chuan suddenly turned to Long Chen and shouted, "Brat, I don’t care who you are, daring to behave like this at my son’s wedding—you will definitely not be spared."

"Oh, and how exactly do you plan not to spare me?"

Long Chen asked faintly.

"You will die, and not even God can save you. That’s what I said."

Zhou Chuan sneered.

"I’d like to return the same words to you." Long Chen said indifferently, "I hear the Zhou Family is cooperating with the Island Country Company to launch a new health supplement. That supplement appears harmless on its own, but when mixed with certain other substances, it causes fatal damage with a highly terrifying contagion.

You and the Island Country Company are engaging in such dealings; it seems the Zhou Family is tired of living."

"You...you’re spouting nonsense."

Panic appeared in Zhou Chuan’s eyes for the first time.

The entire hall of guests also changed color.

Long Chen let out a cold laugh: "Whether I’m spouting nonsense, you know best in your heart. My visit today is to take my woman away and deal with this matter, City Lord. I’ll immediately send people to thoroughly investigate the Zhou Group, especially their health supplements.

Before everything is clear, no one from the Zhou Family may leave this place or make any calls."

"Yes."

The City Lord immediately took action as instructed.

"How dare you!"

Zhou Chuan panicked, "City Lord Yu, do you know what the consequences will be?"

"I don’t know. Now, I should just follow Young Master Long’s orders."

City Lord Yu ignored Zhou Chuan and was busy making calls.

"Good, very good. Remember what you did today."

Zhou Chuan turned to leave.

Long Chen stepped forward, seizing Zhou Chuan.

Zhou Chuan swung back with a punch, his movements swift, clearly practiced.

But to Long Chen, it was nothing but child’s play.

With a loud bang, Zhou Chuan was subdued to the ground.

"Go, get out of here, notify the group to not let anyone enter the company."

Zhou Chuan yelled, not knowing to whom he was speaking.

However, there were about a dozen people who immediately tried to leave.

Long Chen sneered, his figure swift as lightning rushed forward, and subdued all those trying to flee.

"I’ve said, no one escapes today."

Long Chen said coldly.

"Long Chen, are you trying to get Li Yuechan killed here?"

At this moment, Zhou Haiyang’s sinister voice rang out.

Turning, Long Chen saw Zhou Haiyang holding a piece of broken wine bottle glass to Li Yuechan’s neck.

Long Chen furrowed his brows and stared at Zhou Haiyang, "I advise you, let him go immediately."

"You’re dreaming," Zhou Haiyang roared. "Let me leave now, or I’ll kill her."

"Long Chen, just let him go."

Han Min’s face turned pale with fear.

Li Shiqi, trembling, said, "Haiyang, don’t panic. You and Yuechan getting married had our approval. Although the wedding ceremony wasn’t completed, we’ve acknowledged you as our son-in-law in our hearts. Don’t do anything foolish."

"Get lost, you have no right to speak!"

Zhou Haiyang bellowed.

Upon hearing Li Shiqi’s words, Long Chen indeed felt a twinge of anguish.

Li Yuechan, sensing Long Chen’s slight loss, hurriedly said with reddened eyes, "Long Chen, don’t stoop to their level. I’m sorry, I know I was wrong. I shouldn’t have agreed to marry someone else just for the sake of my family. I was wrong. I can die, but, can you forgive me?"

"Whether I forgive you or not, we’ll talk about it later. Now is not the time to discuss this."

Long Chen’s tone turned icy.

This was deliberate by Long Chen, who felt that Li Yuechan needed to learn a lesson.

Seeing Long Chen’s expression, Li Yuechan’s heart jumped to her throat, filled with fear.

"Sister, I’ve always told you not to listen blindly to our parents. You wouldn’t believe me. Now look, maybe your brother-in-law really doesn’t want you anymore."

Li Yuexin whispered.

Upon hearing Li Yuexin’s words, Li Yuechan couldn’t hold back, and tears streamed down her face.

"Li Yuexin, don’t talk nonsense. Without Long Chen, can’t Li Yuechan make a living? Can’t she find another man? Where isn’t Haiyang better than Long Chen? Haiyang has everything Long Chen does. Haiyang can also give Li Yuechan sons and a happy life. Isn’t that so?"

Han Min gritted her teeth.

Seeing herself about to become the mother-in-law of Zhou Haiyang, a super-rich second generation, only to be brutally interrupted, Han Min’s frustration swirled to a boiling point.

"You should take back what you just said. Those aren’t words a good mother should say."

Long Chen’s face turned utterly cold.

Meanwhile, Zhou Haiyang, who was holding broken glass to Li Yuechan’s neck, was ignored by Long Chen as if he was invisible.

"I’ll say just that. What can you do to me? Long Chen, stop being self-righteous. Zhou Haiyang is better than you in every way. Yuechan is a thousand times better off with him than you."

Han Min shouted loudly.

The many guests were at a loss for words, seeing that even the City Lord sided with Long Chen, who must have an extremely terrifying background.

Yet, Han Min seemed oblivious to this fact.

Han Min’s words made Long Chen chuckle.

"You forced Yuechan to marry Zhou Haiyang, sacrificing her happiness for the benefits you desired. Have you ever thought of Yuechan, or were you easily threatened by the Zhou Family and readily offered your daughter to them? Don’t you feel utterly shameless in doing so?"

Long Chen scoffed.

"We don’t need you to interfere in Li Family’s matters. It doesn’t concern you. Just keep away from Yuechan, Haiyang is the right match for her."

Han Min shouted loudly.

"Do you think a slap could wake you up?"

Long Chen asked sternly.

"What do you mean?"

Han Min was puzzled.

Slap.

Long Chen raised his hand and slapped Han Min’s face.

Han Min, stunned by the slap, was about to create a scene when Long Chen’s icy gaze silenced her.

Long Chen looked at Han Min and said gravely, "Considering you are Yuechan’s mother, I will leave it at one slap. If you show any more inappropriate behavior, you will bear the consequences."

"Long Chen, you..."

"You have no right to speak to me either, shut up." Long Chen raised his voice, cutting off Li Shiqi’s words.

If possible, Long Chen truly wanted to banish this couple to hell.

But he couldn’t do that. No matter what, Han Min and Li Shiqi were still Li Yuechan’s biological parents.

"City Lord, I have already notified the authorities to begin an investigation. The officers from the Government Office will also be here shortly to take full control of this place."

The City Lord, having finished his call, respectfully informed Long Chen.

Long Chen knew that the City Lord must have received some secret orders from above, thus recognizing him.

"City Lord, you must be puzzled about my identity, aren’t you? So while you are doing all this, are you also feeling a bit uneasy?"

Long Chen’s tone was tinged with a hint of teasing.

"Not to hide from Young Master Long, indeed I am a bit nervous, but I understand that I must do this. What Young Master Long is doing is right."

The City Lord said seriously.

"I might tell you, but you must keep it confidential," Long Chen smiled.

"Really? I swear, I would rather die than let anyone know."

The City Lord hurriedly said.

"Alright."

Long Chen slightly bent down and whispered a few words into the City Lord’s ear.

After listening, the City Lord stood dazed for a several seconds.

Then, with a thump, the City Lord knelt before Long Chen, "Young... Young Master Long, whatever you may need, I will spare no effort to accomplish it for you."

"Let’s handle this matter first, please get up, City Lord. People who don’t know might think I am your superior. Don’t be like this, I’m just a minor character."

Long Chen helped the City Lord up.

"Long Chen, to hell with you; your woman is still in my hands, do you believe I will really kill her?"

Zhou Haiyang raged, feeling deeply humiliated.