The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Collusion?

“Sister Fang, even if we take a step back, we’re still relatives. Is it really necessary to be so ruthless?” Sun Mei said with a hint of unhappiness.

“Ruthless? No more than you guys. Clearly, your family doesn’t care about this relationship at all, so don’t blame me for it!” Xu Fang replied.

Sun Mei was now complaining on behalf of Tang Qiulu. The whole thing started with Sun Wan; if it weren’t for her flaunting her superiority or her desire to confront, it wouldn’t have turned out like this.

“You better discipline Sun Wan well. With her current attitude, she’s bound to cause big trouble someday. This time, it’s her fault.” Sun Mei said.

When Xu Fang heard Sun Mei’s words, her temper flared instantly, and she shouted, “Get out immediately! I hope I won’t see you on Dragon Boat Festival either, so you don’t ruin my mood!”

Then she slammed the door shut with a bang, yet Xu Fang’s loud curses could still be heard from inside the house.

Su Changfeng chuckled helplessly. The blood of the Sun family was really all the same; with someone like Sun Mei among them, her maternal family probably wasn’t much different. They truly were one family.

After packing their luggage, Su Changfeng and the others hadn’t been gone long before the door opened again. Sun Wan stood there with a venomous look, seemingly contemplating something.

“Mom, I don’t want to see Tang Qiulu again this Dragon Boat Festival.” Sun Wan told Xu Fang once they got home.

Xu Fang’s earlier words were just out of anger. After all, they were family; how could she possibly prevent Sun Mei’s family from attending? Besides, the Sun family had quite a few people, and those words might not even be heeded.

“Sweetie, this matter isn’t easy to handle. How could your grandpa possibly agree not to let their family come?” Xu Fang said.

“I’ll contact Sun Gui shortly. I heard him say before that their family also has issues with Tang Qiulu. If we can unite our relatives and keep it from Grandpa that Tang Qiulu’s family has returned to Bin County, wouldn’t that work?” Sun Wan suggested.

“This idea could work. Right now, your grandpa and grandma haven’t returned from the Mountain God Temple, so they might not know that Sun Mei and the others have arrived in Bin County.” Xu Fang gave Zhou Haiwen a glance; this time, because of Zhou Haiwen, the Dragon Boat Festival dinner wasn’t going to be at home. Zhou Haiwen had booked a hotel, so even if Sun Mei found the door, she wouldn’t know where they went. As long as they kept their parents in the dark this time, it would be fine.

Without delay, Sun Wan called Sun Gui.

Sun Gui’s family was at home, worrying about the Dragon Boat Festival, as they had borrowed 200,000 from Sun Mei. Although they planned not to repay it shamelessly, if Sun Mei brought it up at the dinner, they would lose face.

Being poor and lacking dignity, yet they still cared about face. Sun Gui’s family had originally decided not to attend the Dragon Boat Festival, but thinking about Zhou Haiwen having booked the hotel, they started to feel reluctant.

Because dining at a hotel wouldn’t be a big feast, and they could take the leftover dishes home, which would last several days, saving a significant amount of money.

“Mom, maybe I could find Tang Qiulu and make up something, asking her not to mention it. We could return the money after the New Year?” Sun Gui suggested to Zhao Meili.

“I’m just afraid Sun Mei might intentionally bring it up,” Zhao Meili said worriedly.

In her view, there was nothing wrong with this, since they were already deceiving them. As long as they kept deceiving them, it was fine. Even if she had spent all the 200,000, she wouldn’t repay it, let alone not having spent a penny.

“Sigh, this time it’s at the Tianhai Hotel. I heard it’s quite expensive and was founded by Chen Hai. In this lifetime, there might only be this one opportunity; it would be a pity not to go,” Sun Gui said regretfully.

“Let’s go. I plan to drink some good wine too. Why not go? Even if I lose face, I’m going!” Sun Fada didn’t want to miss out on the chance for a feast. Losing face can’t compare to a feast!

Just then, Sun Gui’s phone rang.

Zhao Meili thought it might be a call from Tang Qiulu and asked nervously, “Is it Tang Qiulu? If it is, don’t answer.”

“It’s Sun Wan,” Sun Gui said somewhat puzzled.

After answering the call, Sun Gui heard Sun Wan say, “I don’t want Tang Qiulu’s family to attend this Dragon Boat Festival dinner. If you help me keep it from Grandpa and Grandma that Tang Qiulu’s family is already in Bin County, I’ll have Zhou Haiwen find you a job.”

Sun Gui was a bit surprised. Not allowing Tang Qiulu to attend was exactly what he wanted in his heart, and on top of that, he could get a job. How could he refuse such a good deal?

However, he was curious. Why would Sun Wan do this? Could there have been a conflict with Tang Qiulu?

“Don’t ask me why, just follow my instructions.” Sun Wan predicted Sun Gui’s questions and cut him off directly.

“Alright,” Sun Gui agreed.

After Tang Qiulu’s family left, they got into a car arranged by Chen Hai, but besides Su Changfeng, no one else knew about this.

“Why do you have friends in Bin County?” Tang Qiulu asked Su Changfeng curiously, considering it was his first time in Bin County. Where would he have friends?

The car was packed with luggage, and Su Changfeng’s leg was almost touching Tang Qiulu’s. But for Su Changfeng, this was a special kind of contact, causing a bit of nervousness in his heart.

Tang Qiulu seemed oblivious to this. Seeing Su Changfeng sweat on his forehead, she found it even more peculiar.

“Why are you so nervous? Is your friend a girl?” Tang Qiulu teased.

“No, no, no,” Su Changfeng shook his head quickly and said, “It’s a guy. We met back in Hai City, and now he’s in Bin County developing.”

“Are you particularly hot?” Tang Qiulu looked at the increasing sweat on Su Changfeng’s forehead, growing more curious.

“No, not at all, the air conditioning is on,” Su Changfeng swallowed with difficulty.

It was then that Tang Qiulu noticed Su Changfeng’s body appeared somewhat stiff. Only when she realized their legs were closely together did she understand why Su Changfeng was so tense.

Was just touching legs like this worth the anxiety?

A faint smile played on Tang Qiulu’s lips as she deliberately leaned closer to Su Changfeng.

Upon seeing Su Changfeng gulp, she understood why he was so on edge.

Subsequently, Tang Qiulu made various subtle movements, intentionally brushing past or shifting, causing ripples in Su Changfeng’s heartstrings.