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Infinite Strongest G
"He dares! If he really doesn't let me, his son-in-law, in, just watch how I teach him a lesson," Lin Ruxian's Mother said, raising an eyebrow.
Lin Zhengfeng immediately wilted and replied irritably, "Alright, alright, your wife is impressive, okay? Honestly, it's not my fault that this kid came to his father-in-law's house empty-handed."
"Ah, coming empty-handed?"
Lin Ruxian's Mother was taken aback and frowned at Lin Ruxian. "Lin Ruxian, what's wrong with this man? Coming to our house without bringing anything is basic etiquette. It will be tough for you two to live together in the future."
"Mom, what are you thinking? He just drove me back and didn't plan to visit you today. I only decided on a whim to bring him up to meet you two," Lin Ruxian explained.
Lin Ruxian's Mother sighed in relief. "That's good then. I don't think it's a big deal. It's just that for a son-in-law to come for the first time without bringing anything is really inappropriate."
After hearing Lin Ruxian's explanation, Lin Zhengfeng's expression softened considerably.
"Well, at least this kid knows how to make up for his mistakes; he can be taught."
"Oh, come on! You should have a good talk with him later. This situation came up suddenly; it's not his fault he wasn't prepared," Lin Ruxian's Mother said.
Lin Zhengfeng nodded. "I understand."
...
While they were chatting, Li Hong had already driven to a large shopping mall next door, planning to buy a gift for both Lin Ruxian's Mother and Lin Zhengfeng.
For Lin Zhengfeng, it would naturally be a good pack of cigarettes, but Li Hong also decided to buy the old man a watch.
Yes, the same kind of watch he bought last year.
As for Lin Ruxian's Mother, Li Hong could only choose based on his own subjective opinion—a super high-end scarf and a high-end juicer.
Alright, this is all the gifts.
Looking at the 9,580 yuan displayed at the checkout, Li Hong felt his heart bleed.
Damn it, just a trip to the mother-in-law's house cost nearly ten thousand.
Of course, the reason for such a high amount was largely due to the watch Li Hong chose. He spent over a thousand on fireworks, five to six hundred on a designer scarf, and opted for a high-end juicer, which also cost over a thousand.
The remaining money was all spent on that watch.
The brand of the watch was indeed well-known, but Li Hong didn't understand that. He just thought that spending over six thousand on a watch was simply outrageous.
He knew there were watches worth tens or even hundreds of thousands. But this watch was bought at a mall; he couldn't believe they sold such expensive watches here. Li Hong felt utterly speechless.
Having already made the purchase, there was no point in complaining now. He just hoped that considering the price of this watch, his cheap father-in-law would show some mercy.
Sure enough, when Li Hong carried a large stack of gift boxes and saw Lin Zhengfeng again, the latter's expression had improved significantly.
"You parked quite far away; it took you almost half an hour to get here," Lin Zhengfeng said with a half-smile.
Li Hong forced a smile. Even though everyone knew he had just bought these gifts, he couldn't let that show. He had left them in the car to save face for everyone. At least he could say he took them from the car; Lin Zhengfeng would think Li Hong cared about them, and Li Hong felt he wouldn't be too embarrassed.
Despite both parties knowing that he had just gone downstairs to buy them, life was already hard enough; some things were better left unspoken...
They exchanged polite smiles and Lin Zhengfeng reluctantly accepted the gifts while scolding Li Hong for being extravagant and advising him not to do this next time.
Li Hong obediently listened to his father-in-law's teachings, promising to remember and come empty-handed next time. Little did he know that if he really did come empty-handed next time, his father-in-law might chase him away with a kitchen knife.
In this harmonious atmosphere, Li Hong successfully entered Lin Ruxian's home.
As soon as he stepped inside, Li Hong cast a resentful glance at Lin Ruxian, who was lounging on the sofa.
Your door is too hard to get through; I nearly spent ten thousand just to step inside.
Lin Ruxian maintained her composure, seemingly oblivious to Li Hong's resentful gaze. However, deep down, she was laughing almost uncontrollably.
Good job, Dad!
Once inside the house, Mother-in-law approached Li Hong and asked, "You’re Li Hong, right? Where’s Yuchen? Why didn’t she come?"
"Oh, I just picked her up from school and didn’t bring her along."
"That won’t do. Lin Ruxian, hurry up and go get my granddaughter for dinner. Your dad bought a huge fish today; you need to hurry."
Lin Ruxian responded with an "Oh," quickly standing up from the sofa and asking Li Hong for the car keys.
Her own car was still parked at Sunshine Kindergarten, so she had no choice but to drive Li Hong's car to pick up Yuchen.
"I'll go pick her up," Li Hong said, forcing himself to speak.
If Lin Ruxian left, he felt he wouldn’t last three seconds in this place.
Lin Zhengfeng emerged from the kitchen and said casually, "Since my son-in-law is here, just sit down. Lin Ruxian is free anyway; go get my granddaughter for dinner."
Li Hong’s expression stiffened as he reluctantly handed over his car keys to Lin Ruxian so she could drive to pick up Yuchen.
To avoid any misunderstandings, Li Hong decided to call the family’s nanny, Aunt Chen, informing her that Lin Ruxian would be picking up Yuchen. Only after that did he hang up the phone.
Lin Ruxian's mother had returned to the kitchen at some point and was busy with preparations, leaving only Li Hong and Lin Zhengfeng staring at each other in the living room.
"Hey, when did you and my daughter get together?" Lin Zhengfeng lit a cigarette and asked leisurely.
Li Hong, sweating profusely, replied, "Uncle, what do you mean? I can't remember..."
"You call me Uncle?"
Lin Zhengfeng glared at Li Hong, speaking slowly and deliberately, "If I remember correctly, you two have already gotten your marriage certificate, right?"
"We did..." Li Hong said weakly.
"Then why are you calling me Uncle?" Lin Zhengfeng's gaze turned even more menacing.
Feeling the pressure of that stare, Li Hong could only respond awkwardly, "Dad!"
"Ah, good, good!" Upon hearing Li Hong call him Dad, Lin Zhengfeng instantly beamed like a child who just received candy.
"And what about me?" Lin Ruxian's mother also poked her head out from the kitchen.
One duck can be chased away, and two sheep can be let go. Since he was already committed, Li Hong boldly called out, "Mom!"
"Good, good! Such a good boy!" Lin Ruxian's mother smiled sweetly as if she had just eaten honey.
"Since you've called me Dad, that makes us family. From now on, if you need anything, just come to us," Lin Zhengfeng said with a hand on Li Hong's shoulder, exuding an air of camaraderie.
Li Hong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded quickly.
It was only now that he realized Lin Ruxian's father had quite the gang leader vibe. Who talks to their son-in-law like that? One might think he was being asked to go take care of someone.
After the laughter subsided, Lin Zhengfeng shifted the topic and expressed his dissatisfaction. "You know, I'm actually quite satisfied with you. It's just that your actions are really unreliable. You were so young back then when you got her pregnant..."
"Child?" Li Hong was shocked.
"Don't think you can hide it from me. Lin Ruxian has already confessed to me. Yuchen is your daughter, right?"
With a sigh, Lin Zhengfeng patted Li Hong's shoulder and said, "Son, this isn't your fault. Get up; it's our daughter Lin Ruxian who has wronged you. You, a grown man, raised Yuchen all by yourself while Lin Ruxian couldn't show her face. Son, you're a good man!"
Li Hong nodded numbly; he no longer knew what was good or bad. It turned out that Lin Ruxian had actually told her parents that Yuchen was their child?
What the hell? Is it really that explosive? Yuchen is five years old, and he was only sixteen or seventeen at that time. Lin Ruxian was just eighteen or nineteen...
Has this woman gone mad? If this kind of thing gets out, Lin Ruxian would probably be scorned by everyone.
Li Hong could hardly imagine the shockwaves that would hit the entertainment industry if news of Lin Ruxian giving birth at eighteen or nineteen spread.
Thank goodness Lin Zhengfeng still looked unfazed; Li Hong felt embarrassed for his nonchalance. Seriously, didn't you consider the possibility of your daughter giving birth at such a young age?
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