When Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng worked together to put a sumptuous al on the dining table, Nangong Honghu was quite surprised and genuinely gratified.
For him, this table full of delicacies was secondary; the key was seeing Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng working together harmoniously without tiring, which put his mind at ease more than anything else.
Just as the three of them sat down to enjoy this rare family al, suddenly there was the sound of a car parking outside the old house.
"Who else is here now?"
Nangong Honghu slightly frowned.
He invited Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng to the old house today purely because he missed them and wanted to have a al together, so he didn't want to be disturbed. Why did people have to co at this critical mont?
As soon as he finished speaking, a few people walked into the courtyard.
It was none other than Uncle Nangong Jinming, Zhao Chunhua, and their daughter and son-in-law, Nangong Yan and Jin Shixiang!
Jiang Feng hadn't seen this family for a long ti either.
Ever since Nangong Honghu fell ill, they had brought Nangong Yan to hold Jiang Feng accountable, and later a group of bigwigs led by Zhu Ge Yuheng ca to support Jiang Feng. In the end, Jiang Feng even invited Murong Qian to perform surgery on the Old Man...
This repeatedly embarrassed this family, so they were infuriated and kept their distance from Jiang Feng, no longer causing trouble.
But now, this family also showed up, which was really untily.
"Uncle!"
Seeing Nangong Jinming's family entering, Nangong Qingcheng instinctively stood up and called out.
Despite feeling discontent and estranged because of Uncle's family's actions, they were still family, and the necessary politeness and attitude had to be maintained.
"Hmm?!"
The four of them walked in, surprised to see Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng dining there.
Imdiately, Zhao Chunhua sneered: "Oh! Who do we have here? Isn't it our capable man, the Nangong family's esteed son-in-law Jiang Feng? You're so well-connected in society, how co you're back here eating with the Old Man? Aren't you afraid this small place can't accommodate soone as grand as you?"
Nangong Qingcheng frowned at her aunt's sarcastic words.
"Mom, what are you saying! Those connections? That's just dumb luck, hitting the jackpot!"
Nangong Yan coldly added another jab, her eyes filled with jealousy and malice as she stared intently at Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng: "Even calling Dr. Murong was through soone else's connections. It's laughable how so people think they're so important!"
"Alright, why are you all arguing as soon as you co in?"
Nangong Honghu put down his chopsticks calmly: "Isn't it silly for family to always be so awkward? Since you're here, co and have so. Xiao Feng and Qingcheng made this for , co and try it!"
He despised the behavior and temperant of the second brother's family, but with another grandson-in-law, Jin Shixiang, present, he couldn't let the family's relationship beco too strained. They had to at least maintain a façade of harmony.
"Jiang Feng made the food? I dare not eat it; hah, I'm afraid it might be poisoned!" Nangong Yan continued with her mockery.
"Cousin, how can you say that?"
Nangong Qingcheng finally couldn't hold back and exclaid angrily!
"Fine, fine, we know you're close to him, always together. Can't I stop talking?"
Nangong Yan disdainfully mocked, then sat on the sofa and crossed her legs.
Jiang Feng frowned slightly.
If he didn't want to make things difficult for the Old Man and Nangong Qingcheng, he wouldn't have tolerated this troubleso family long ago!
On the other side, another grandson-in-law, Jin Shixiang, stood quietly on the side without speaking.
Unlike the brainless Nangong Jinming family, he didn't see Jiang Feng as the sa useless live-in son-in-law as before.
After all, the strength and connections Jiang Feng repeatedly showcased were sothing he found intimidating.
However, to be fair, Nangong Yan was right; Jiang Feng's ability to gather a crowd and call for support was just sheer luck, having saved Chu Feifei.
And being able to invite Murong Qian was just taking advantage of soone else's influence, not his own ability.
Thinking of this, Jin Shixiang felt much more balanced.
"Why are you all here, not properly eating and talking so hostilely? Are you just here to upset ?"
Nangong Honghu said sternly.
"Dad, calm down; we're here with good news to share with you, two pieces of good news this ti!"
Zhao Chunhua saw her father-in-law getting angry and quickly sought a way out, smiling apologetically.
Unlike Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng, who didn't have future expectations of inheriting the Old Man's property; she couldn't afford to offend him.
"The first piece of good news is..."
"Mom, let say it!"
Suddenly, Nangong Yan hopped up from the sofa, proudly strutting over with a boastful smile like a peacock: "Grandpa, you may not know, Shixiang was promoted to deputy section chief this morning!"
"He's a deputy at just over twenty, already a notable young talent in Binhai!"
With that, her face unabashedly showing off, she looked at Nangong Qingcheng defiantly and provocatively.
So what if I'm not as pretty as you? So what if your husband has had a few shining monts? He's still just a lowly security guard muddling along at your third-rate company, right?
But I'm different; I'm going to be an official's wife, my children will be second-generation officials, you'll always be beneath , always inferior, stepped under my feet!
"It was just luck, a chance that happened to fall on . A new leader appreciates , I didn't expect it either~"
Jin Shixiang intentionally glanced at Nangong Qingcheng as he said with pretended modesty.
He was always eager to show off in front of Nangong Qingcheng and wouldn't miss the opportunity to do so.
"What's wrong with luck? Luck is part of ability too, my darling, don't be modest; I'll reward you well tonight, mwah~"
Now that's what you call working harmoniously as a couple!
Nangong Yan, unashad in front of the elders present, flaunted her affection for Jin Shixiang.
However, Nangong Qingcheng found their cloying display nauseating.
Were they childish and superficial, or just pitiable in their inexperience?
Getting so pleased over a re deputy section chief?
In comparison, Jiang Feng didn't even regard the wealthiest people in Binhai or the ga families in the Provincial City as anything special. The difference was... simply huge.
Worlds apart!
"Oh, that's one piece of good news, what's the second one?"
Nangong Honghu also found this family a bit too pretentious but still patiently asked.
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