Ye Chen saved Liu Zhengqing's life, and Liu Zhengqing wanted to reward Ye Chen handsomely, but Ye Chen refused all offers.

This shocked Liu Zhengqing but at the same time, he appreciated Ye Chen's way of doing things. He enjoyed their conversation so much that he felt an urge to become sworn brothers with him.

"No way!" Liu Shihua firmly opposed.

"Why not?" Liu Zhenglong didn't understand.

"Because, because, because Ye Chen is Zhang Xinlan's boyfriend. If you become sworn brothers with Ye Chen, wouldn't that mess up the family hierarchy?" Liu Shihua pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Ha ha, that is also true. I overlooked that!" Liu Zhengqing suddenly realized and looked at Zhang Xinlan's family behind him.

"Shihua, come here, your mother wants to have a word with you," Li Junyi said.

"What is it?" Liu Shihua asked suspiciously.

"Is Ye Chen handsome?" Li Junyi asked with deep implication.

"..." Liu Shihua looked at her mother in surprise, then firmly shook her head.

"Hehe, you're lying. Your mom thinks Ye Chen is very handsome," Li Junyi said dreamily.

"Mom, you're not falling for Ye Chen, are you?" Liu Shihua said with a gloomy face.

"Scram!" Li Junyi frowned.

"Ha ha, then I'm relieved," Liu Shihua laughed mischievously.

"..."

Li Junyi looked at her beloved daughter with a mix of complex thoughts. She was now certain that Liu Shihua and Ye Chen definitely had a little secret!

She just didn't know how big of a secret it was. If... if it was that kind of secret, then this joke would be a big one!

"..."

"Mom, I want to be by Ye Chen's side. Why are you holding onto my arm?" Zhang Xinlan was getting a bit angry.

After Liu Zhengqing awoke, he kept chatting with Ye Chen, which gave Zhang Xinlan a sense of crisis. She was very familiar with Liu Shihua's family and knew that Liu Zhengqing was looking for a wealthy son-in-law.

Liu Zhengqing might have taken a liking to Ye Chen and wanted to recruit him as a wealthy son-in-law!

"Xinlan, don't go over there and cause trouble. Your Mr. Liu is probably taking a liking to Ye Chen!" Wang Liyun said.

"I noticed it too. Right after Liu Zhengqing woke up, he kept chatting warmly with Ye Chen and even asked about Ye Chen's family background. I think Liu Zhengqing wants to recruit Ye Chen as a wealthy son-in-law!" Zhang Shoufu also said.

"Is this how you act as parents?" Zhang Xinlan stomped her foot in frustration. "Ye Chen is my boyfriend. Now that Mr. Liu has set his sights on him to become a wealthy son-in-law, aren't you worried at all for me?"

Liu Zhengqing was a wealthy businessman with substantial assets. He was still young and could manage everything himself, but in a few decades, he would need someone to take over his business.

Liu Zhengqing only had one daughter, Liu Shihua, and he didn't want her to be exposed in the business world. So he wanted to find a wealthy son-in-law.

"Ye Chen is not suitable for you, but he and Liu Shihua are a good match. Don't mess with their great opportunity!" Zhang Shoufu warned his daughter.

"Liu Zhengqing is a capable man, and the Liu Family is very wealthy. It would be a stroke of luck for Ye Chen to marry into the Liu Family!" Wang Liyun agreed. "Xinlan, you need to find a strong man. Shihua is looking for a wealthy son-in-law, and Ye Chen is just right for her, not for you!"

"Ye Chen is my boyfriend, and we're currently dating. Are you really saying this to me?" Zhang Xinlan widened her eyes, incredulously.

"Ye Chen really isn't right for you. If the Liu Family wants him as a wealthy son-in-law, then you should break off your relationship with Ye Chen!" Wang Liyun said.

Ye Chen came from poverty and was not the wealthy son-in-law Mr. and Ms. Zhang were looking for.

However, if Ye Chen could marry into the Liu Family, it would be a tremendous stroke of fortune, especially since both his parents had passed away, making this the best option for him.

"I hate you all!" Zhang Xinlan was ready to throw punches and start fighting.

"I'm your real dad!" Zhang Shoufu glared as he spoke.

"I'm your real mom!" Wang Liyun said calmly.

"..."

Zhang Xinlan cast a resentful glance at her parents. She had explained many times that Ye Chen was now very successful and wealthy, with an extremely prestigious status.

However, her parents simply did not believe her, convinced that Zhang Xinlan was lying to them, which left her at a loss for words.

Zhang Shoufu's disposition was such, and Zhang Xinlan had nothing to say about it, but what she couldn't believe was how quickly her mother's attitude had changed...

In the VIP room, Liu Zhengqing sat in the seat of honor, with Ye Chen sitting beside him; the two brothers were in deep conversation.

Liu Shihua looked angrily at Ye Chen. How could this guy have the nerve to call her dad "big brother"?

Li Junyi and Wang Liyun huddled together, whispering to each other.

Zhang Xinlan was sandwiched between her parents, wanting to rush towards Ye Chen several times, but was restrained by Zhang.

As the atmosphere grew tense, fine wines and dishes began to be served one after another.

"Big Brother Zhang, it's been a long time since we've dined together. Let's drink to this, brother!" Liu Zhengqing raised his glass with a smile and addressed Zhang Shoufu.

"Sure." Zhang Shoufu got up, clinked his glass with Liu Zhengqing's, then lifted his glass and drained it. "This wine is really fragrant and potent. What kind of wine is this, Brother Zhengqing?"

Zhang Shoufu had a comfortable life and loved to stir up a few dishes, munch on some peanuts, and sip a little drink now and then.

Liu Zhengqing lived close to the Zhangs, so he often brought fine wine to share, drinking and chatting happily with Zhang Shoufu.

However, Zhang Shoufu had drunk many good wines, but he had never tasted one as strong and fine as this!

"Moutai for internal government use!" Liu Zhengqing smiled proudly. "The year before last, a friend came to see me and brought me a case of wine, said to be a special supply for upper-level leaders of Huaxia!"

"I've entertained a few important guests with it, and from a case of this special Moutai, now only this one bottle is left," said Liu Zhengqing. "I was planning to keep this wine in the hotel as my treasure, but since Ye Chen saved my life, I want to entertain him with the best wine!"

"Big Brother Zhang, you're basking in your son-in-law's light!" Liu Zhengqing chuckled.

"Haha, I am indeed basking in Ye Chen's light, but he's not my son-in-law," Zhang Shoufu laughed.

"Ye Chen, not your son-in-law?" Liu Zhengqing's smile faded. "Ye Chen is quite a catch!"

Ye Chen was Zhang Xinlan's boyfriend, something Liu Zhengqing had heard about during idle times playing mahjong with Mr. and Ms. Zhang.

So why have they changed their tune about their son-in-law now, and the Zhang Family doesn't want to recognize him?

"Zhengqing, there are some things you don't understand," Zhang Shoufu said, meaningfully.

"Uh." Liu Zhengqing was taken aback for a moment.

Seeing Ye Chen's wry smile, Liu Zhengqing understood that Zhang Shoufu probably really didn't want this 'accidentally acquired' son-in-law.

"Uncle Liu, don't listen to my dad talking nonsense. Ye Chen is my boyfriend," Zhang Xinlan jumped out right away after seeing her father's act. "Ye Chen and I have discussed getting married. I'll even accompany him back to his hometown at the end of the year, to kowtow at his parents' graves."

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