Free Web NovelChapter 587: Chapter 247: Don’t Try to Intimidate Me with the Tang Family’s Connections; At Worst, We’ll Go Down Together (Part 2)
The Tang family certainly doesn’t lack these things, but they can do without them. Yang Chen, however, cannot come empty-handed; if he does, it would be considered impolite. This is a tradition that has been passed down in Dragon Country for thousands of years.
Just past five o’clock, Yang Chen arrived at the Tang family’s large villa with Tang Xia.
Truly the hallmark of a prominent family, this is an enormous compound with three courtyards. After entering the first two gates, there are small squares, gardens, and ponds, with Dragon Country-style three-story buildings flanking each side. In the third courtyard, there are similar squares, gardens, and ponds, but the building is centrally positioned.
According to Tang Xia’s introduction, all his grandfather’s children live here.
Upon entering, the left building houses Aunt Tang Chengfeng’s family, and the right one is Aunt Tang Chengying’s family.
In the second courtyard, the left building is where Tang Xia’s family lives, and the right is the second uncle Tang Chengbao’s family.
In the final courtyard, the centrally located building is where grandfather Tang Hengyu currently resides.
In the future, when grandfather passes away, the patriarch can move into this building.
The larger the family, the more strict the hierarchy becomes.
At this moment, everyone from the Tang family was gathered in the living room of the building where Tang Hengyu lived.
This place is typically where family meetings are held. The entire ground floor is a living room, looking exceptionally spacious.
Although Yang Chen had experienced various grand scenes, seeing the family in such a formal setup still made him feel a bit anxious.
Tang Xia was worried that Yang Chen might be nervous, so she tightly gripped his hand and gave him a reassuring smile.
Yang Chen smiled back and said, "I’m fine; I’m quite at ease now."
At this time, Aunt was already discussing.
"Dad, Brother, Sister-in-law, I must say, this young man is really handsome. He truly suits our Xiaxia."
"I also think he looks good. His height and demeanor match Xiaxia well."
"Uncle, if you don’t like this guy, just let Cousin give him to me, I like this type."
"Haha..."
Tang Xia led Yang Chen to greet and say hello to each person.
Yang Chen didn’t pay attention to others, his eyes continuously shifting towards Tang Hengyu.
Previously, the system rewarded Yang Chen with the skill of [Three Extremes Needle]; he understood medical diagnosis and treatment.
Based on his judgment, Yang Chen could affirm that Tang Hengyu was plagued by adverse energy, and his days were numbered.
After greeting, Tang Xia took Yang Chen by the hand and sat down.
Now is the essential step of meeting the parents.
"Yang Chen, what do you do for a living?"
"Who else is in your family?"
"How is your income? Have you bought a house?"
...
Simply answer whatever is asked.
"My daily work involves driving for online car-hailing platforms, occasionally dabbling in small investments. I am an only child, with only an aunt and a cousin left in the world. My income is stable, and I have a house. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Hai City Finance University. I have many things to achieve and do not plan to marry before 30."
Nobody was overly concerned with other questions; they cared that Yang Chen planned not to marry before 30.
Tang Chenghu was delighted upon hearing this. As long as Tang Xia didn’t marry, it didn’t matter if she was dating.
Tang Hengyu and Tang Chengbao felt a bit uneasy hearing this; if Tang Xia didn’t marry, it would be difficult for them to ask Tang Chenghu to pass the patriarch role to Tang Chunlai.
Tang Chengbao was the first to lose his composure, saying: "Yang Chen, our Tang family is not a small household, and we care most about reputation. Since you and Xiaxia are dating, you should marry soon. If you break up in the future, or if something happens to Xiaxia, where will our family’s reputation stand?"
Tang Chenghu hurriedly responded: "They’ve just known each other for a short time, so they must get to know each other first. Whether or not they are suitable for marriage is yet to be determined. What’s more, for my daughter’s future husband, who must be carefully chosen and acknowledged as outstanding. Tonight, the main purpose is for him to meet everyone, so they don’t run into each other on the street not knowing one another. As for marriage, let’s not bring it up. I wouldn’t act so hastily."
Tang Chengbao glanced at Tang Hengyu, knowing he was the only one who could counter Tang Chenghu.
Tang Hengyu didn’t want to overly pressurize Tang Chenghu, otherwise, it would seem too deliberate.
Currently, the power in the Tang family was still in Tang Chenghu’s hands, and they couldn’t confront him openly.
"Then let them spend some time together and see; if they feel suitable, they can discuss marriage. If unsuitable, quietly separate. Do you understand what I mean, Yang Chen, and Xiaxia?" Tang Hengyu said.
If the Tang family’s daughter breaks up and seeks another family of equal standing, others should not think she is leftover by others.
The higher the stature of the family, the more they care about traditional things.
Before Yang Chen and Tang Xia could respond, Tang Chenghu said: "My intention is to recruit a live-in son-in-law because Xiaxia is my only daughter, and I certainly don’t want her to leave me. Yang Chen, are you willing to be a live-in son-in-law?"
Tang Chenghu seemed determined to kill the conversation right away. Not to mention someone like Yang Chen—nobody, even a regular person, would easily agree to be a live-in son-in-law.
Yang Chen didn’t kill the conversation; instead, he deliberately offered Tang Chenghu some leverage, noting that it could also make Tang Chengbao more anxious to "seize power," responding: "Being a live-in son-in-law isn’t impossible, but it depends on what you’re willing to offer me as the father-in-law. If you’re willing to give me the Tang family, then I’m willing. If you don’t want to give it to me, then I won’t do it. To do something against my ancestors without sufficient benefit exchange, how could I face them in the afterlife?"
Tang Chenghu laughed heartily, saying, "Alright, I understand your meaning. We’ll discuss this later. It’s almost time, let’s prepare for dinner."
