Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 261: Whom Did I Provoke?

Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Whom Did I Provoke?

After breakfast, Chen Xuan accompanied Han Jingting to take Xiaoyu to kindergarten.

Xiaoyu hadn’t enjoyed the luxury of being dropped off by both his parents in a long time, he was so overjoyed that he never stopped talking all the way there.

Seeing Xiaoyu’s happiness lifted Han Jingting’s gloomy mood quite a bit.

After dropping off Xiaoyu at school, Han Jingting volunteered to help out at Xuu Suzhen’s noodle shop.

As it happened, this was Han Jingting’s first visit since the noodle shop opened under the bridge.

It was hard to imagine that the delicately raised female CEO would uncomplainingly take on the role of a server, pouring drinks, and cleaning.

Seeing Han Jingting bustling about in the store, Chen Xuan also felt a surge of contentment.

He suddenly felt that this woman was finally getting closer to him...

Chen Xuan stepped out of the noodle shop and made a phone call.

Meng Jinzhou’s voice came through immediately, "Mr. Chen, what can I do for you?"

Chen Xuan got straight to the point, "The twenty million meant for my wife never reached her; someone else has embezzled it!"

"What? Embezzled?!" Meng Jinzhou was shocked.

Chen Xuan then briefly explained to Meng Jinzhou about Ding Lijuan embezzling the twenty million.

"It seems you might have to make a personal trip to get the money back!"

Chen Xuan knew very well that Ding Lijuan was the type to bully the weak and fear the strong, having Han Jingting, her own daughter, ask for the money was like an intellectual trying to argue with a soldier, reason just wouldn’t work.

And it was not quite appropriate for Chen Xuan, the son-in-law, to go demanding money either.

After some thought, Chen Xuan decided to leave the matter to Meng Jinzhou.

After all, the money was Meng Jinzhou’s, and for him to demand his own money back was only natural.

Hearing Chen Xuan’s story, even Meng Jinzhou was extremely angry.

Swallowing your own daughter’s money, what kind of person does that make you!

The key point was, it was he, Meng Jinzhou, who had repaid that money, to atone for his own son’s misdeeds.

If this old woman pocketed the money, wouldn’t that ruin his son completely!

Meng Jinzhou declared, "Mr. Chen, rest assured, I will get back every penny!"

Chen Xuan cautioned, "After all, they are my wife’s family, so please, maintain some level of propriety."

"Understood, Mr. Chen, I won’t act rashly," replied Meng Jinzhou.

After hanging up, Meng Jinzhou immediately made another phone call.

"Old stick, I’ve got something here. Bring a few brothers and come with me in a while."

Half an hour later, in Fenghua Residential Area.

"Aunt, I’ve taken a liking to a Rolex watch recently, but it’s a bit pricey," Ding Liang put on an embarrassed expression.

Ding Lijuan, however, waved her hand magnanimously, "What’s so pricey about it? As long as Xiao Liang likes it, let’s just buy it!"

"Really? Thank you, aunt!" Ding Liang beamed with joy.

In the past few days, Ding Liang had occasionally dropped such hints in front of Ding Lijuan.

His purpose was simple, of course: to siphon as much money as he could from Ding Lijuan!

Money in someone else’s possession is always theirs, but once it’s in your own pocket, that makes it yours!

Seeing Ding Liang scheming to get money again, a hint of displeasure crossed Han Bowwen’s face.

Yet, he approached with a forced smile, "Lijuan, could you give me another two hundred thousand? Last time was just bad luck. I plan to try my luck again tonight. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely make a comeback today!"

Ding Lijuan gave Han Bowwen a disdainful glance and said irritably, "Isn’t this what you always say? Fine, this is the last time!"

Han Bowwen rejoiced, "Thank you, wife! Hahaha..."

In just a few days, the nature of this family had completely changed, all displaying an attitude of idleness and waiting for death, their every greed and desire magnified to the fullest.

This was the so-called sudden wealth syndrome.

And Ding Lijuan was thoroughly enjoying the feeling of controlling the finances, with everyone trying to cozy up to her. She decided whether or not to bestow money based on her whims.

This feeling, it’s so damn exhilarating!

Just as Ding Lijuan was preparing to head out with Ding Liang to buy a watch, a figure suddenly blocked their way at the door.

Meng Jinzhou!

"How... how did you get here?!"

Meng Jinzhou huffed, "What do you think, of course I’m here to get money from you!"

Ding Lijuan’s heart sank, immediately sensing trouble.

"What... what do you mean, what money, I don’t understand what you’re talking about?" Ding Lijuan feigned ignorance.

Meng Jinzhou huffed again, "Don’t understand, huh? Fine, I’ll help you both ’remember’ properly today!"

As he spoke.

Slap!

Meng Jinzhou raised his hand and slapped Ding Liang’s face hard.

Ding Liang was completely stunned by the blow.

What the hell, I haven’t even said a word, why are you hitting me?

But Meng Jinzhou had his own reasoning.

He had promised Chen Xuan to be measured in his actions, and since Ding Lijuan was Han Jingting’s mother and Chen Xuan’s mother-in-law, of course Meng Jinzhou wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on her haphazardly.

But Ding Liang was different, just an outsider, and beating him came with no pressure whatsoever for Meng Jinzhou.

Ding Lijuan was startled by Meng Jinzhou’s reaction.

Inside the house, Han Bowwen and Guo Yueling heard the noise and rushed over.

"On what basis are you hitting someone, believe it or not, I’ll call the police on you!" Ding Lijuan shouted.

Meng Jinzhou scoffed, "Call the police? Sure, go ahead, I just lost twenty million, it would be great to have the cops help me search for it!"

As soon as Ding Lijuan heard this, she immediately backed down.

If they really called the police, it’s likely their entire family wouldn’t be able to escape involvement.

In a timid voice, Ding Lijuan said, "That... that bank card, I’ve already given it to Jingting, if you want the money, go find her, it has nothing to do with us..."

Ding Lijuan did not care about the trouble such words might cause for Han Jingting; she just wanted to get these people out of there as quickly as possible.

Meng Jinzhou cursed and said fiercely, "Still trying to deceive me, it seems I need to teach you a lesson, to show you I’m not easily fooled! Old Stick!"

"I’ve got this, Director Meng!"

As he spoke.

Thud!

A kick was landed, and Ding Liang was sent flying straight into the living room, collapsing heavily onto the ground.

Ding Liang was so aggrieved he was close to tears.

I haven’t even said a word and I’ve already received a slap and a kick.

Who did I provoke, why am I always the one getting hurt!

"Xiao Liang! Are you okay, Xiao Liang!"

Ding Lijuan and Guo Yueling hurried up to him, their faces filled with concern.

However, before Ding Liang could respond, Meng Jinzhou, followed by Old Stick, walked straight in.

The door closed.

Thud!

A shiny dagger was thrust into the coffee table in front of them.

Old Stick sat down on the sofa with a thump, giving Ding Lijuan and the others a fierce look.

"I’m giving you another chance to choose your words carefully, where is the money?!"