Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 542 Li Gui Meets Li Kui

Chapter 542: Chapter 542 Li Gui Meets Li Kui

Zhong Ling, Gu Ruirui, Loh Anni, these three people used to be Han Jingting’s best friends during college.

There’s no need to mention Anni: after falling out with Jingting, she never appeared again.

As for Zhong Ling and Gu Ruirui, they hadn’t seen each other since the incident with Reddy, the Young Gang Leader of the Wanlong Gang.

Who would have thought I’d run into Zhong Ling here on the construction site of Jinxiu City today?

Before Chen Xuan could speak, Zhong Ling seemed to realize something and exclaimed dramatically, "I get it now, Chen Xuan, you couldn’t possibly be here to work on the construction site, could you?"

"What’s the matter, hasn’t Jingting been taking care of you lately?"

In the eyes of friends like Zhong Ling and Gu Ruirui, Chen Xuan was seen as someone who lived off Jingting’s charity, and had wasted her life’s happiness. Thus, they never had a good attitude towards him.

Chen Xuan had long grown accustomed to this and couldn’t be bothered to explain.

"What are you doing here?" Chen Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Oh, we..." Zhong Ling was just about to answer when a man walked up beside her. "Zhong Ling, who is this?"

Zhong Ling hurriedly introduced, "Gongcheng, let me introduce you. This is Chen Xuan, the husband of Jingting, my college friend I’ve told you about so often!"

Hearing this introduction, the man’s eyebrows raised, and he said significantly, "Oh, now I remember, you mean the son-in-law you talked about!"

The man’s words seemed to slip out inadvertently, yet his face was full of mockery; it was clear he had done it on purpose.

Zhong Ling covered her mouth and laughed, showing no intention to apologize.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Guo Gongcheng, and I am Zhong Ling’s... fiancé!"

"What fiancé! I haven’t even agreed to it yet!" Zhong Ling said in a faux shy manner.

Chen Xuan had no interest in their sarcastic coquetry.

"You still haven’t answered my question, what are you doing here?" Chen Xuan asked.

Zhong Ling replied with a smug look, "You probably don’t know, but Gongcheng is one of the developers for this construction site!"

"If you’re working here, to be exact, he could be considered your boss!"

Guo Gongcheng quickly added, "To be precise, in the future, as I’m already discussing acquisition matters with the owner of Jinxiu City. I believe it won’t be long before this project falls into my hands."

"By the way, you work on this construction site, right? Rest assured, for the sake of you being Zhong Ling’s friend’s husband, once I take over the project, I’ll make sure the people in charge take good care of you."

"Not to overpromise, but making you a foreman or something should be quite simple!"

Guo Gongcheng spoke with full confidence, as if his success was guaranteed, and those unaware might actually believe his bluffs.

Zhong Ling evidently was one of them.

"Chen Xuan, you heard it, Gongcheng is offering to help you out. You should hurry up and thank him!"

Zhong Ling was clearly proud to have such an outstanding boyfriend as Guo Gongcheng.

Chen Xuan snorted with laughter upon hearing this.

Developer? Owner?

This truly was a case of a fake encountering a real player; someone dared to pretend to be the developer of Jinxiu City in front of him. This Guo Gongcheng was obviously up to no good!

"What are you laughing at? What’s so funny!"

Seeing Chen Xuan not only failing to show gratitude but also casting a mocking expression, Zhong Ling suddenly became displeased.

With a nonchalant smile, Chen Xuan said, "I’m laughing because your boyfriend’s bragging really needs no preparation, huh!"

Guo Gongcheng’s expression darkened instantly, "What do you mean? Who are you saying is bragging!"

Chen Xuan snorted coldly, "Isn’t that the case? The Jinxiu City project is about to be taken over, how come I wasn’t informed?"

"You?" Zhong Ling and Guo Gongcheng paused for two seconds, then burst into laughter.

"Chen Xuan, you think too highly of yourself, don’t you? The acquisition of a project is the matter of the higher-ups. Is there any need to inform a migrant worker like you?"

"If one didn’t know better, they’d think you’re the boss of Jinxiu City! Hahaha..."

Chen Xuan forced a smile. He originally wanted to reveal his true identity, but now it seemed, even if he did, Zhong Ling probably wouldn’t believe him anyway!

However, since the other party was after all Han Jingting’s good friend, Chen Xuan felt that he still needed to say a bit more to make the critical points clear, to let her avoid falling into a trap in time.

"Zhong Ling, it’s not wrong for a girl to want to find a successful man, but I still have to advise you, before entrusting yourself to someone else, you should clear your eyes and see things clearly before making a decision."

"Don’t be cheated and not even know it one day!"

Zhong Ling paused slightly, seemingly somewhat affected by his words.

However, before she could reflect on it too much, Guo Gongcheng by her side completely lost his temper.

"Damn, what the hell are you implying with all this talk!"

"You yourself, as a man married into your wife’s family, have no ability aside from relying on a woman. Do you think all the men in the world are as incompetent as you?"

Guo Gongcheng, embarrassed and enraged, was menacing, looking like he was about to start a fight with Chen Xuan.

Seeing this, Zhong Ling hurriedly pulled the two men apart, "Forget it, Gongcheng, he’s just a migrant worker, and you’re a successful person. Don’t stoop to his level. Let’s go!"

As she spoke, Zhong Ling pulled Guo Gongcheng away and they left immediately.

"You better watch your back!"

Guo Gongcheng’s words seemed fueled by anger about what Chen Xuan had just said, and also as a threat for Chen Xuan not to talk nonsense.

Chen Xuan sighed helplessly.

He naturally wouldn’t take such a small figure as Guo Gongcheng seriously; he was just disappointed in Zhong Ling.

He had said all that he meant to say and given his advice. Whether Zhong Ling would listen to him was her own problem now.

That evening, as soon as Chen Xuan got home, Han Jingting came up to him, "Chen Xuan, can you accompany me to Jiang City tomorrow?"

Chen Xuan was puzzled, "Go to Jiang City? What’s the matter?"

"It’s Zhong Ling! She’s having her engagement party tomorrow and wants us to go with Gu Ruirui to join in the fun."

Chen Xuan was speechless; it seemed that Zhong Ling didn’t take his advice to heart at all and was still going to get engaged to that Guo Gongcheng.

"If I go, I’m afraid neither Zhong Ling nor her boyfriend would welcome me," Chen Xuan said with a wry smile.

Han Jingting was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Chen Xuan then recounted the day’s events to Han Jingting.

Listening to him, Han Jingting widened her eyes in shock, "You mean, Zhong Ling’s boyfriend is a scam artist?!"

Chen Xuan nodded, "That seems to be the case!"

Then Han Jingting thought of something else, "That’s not right, how can you be so sure that Guo Gongcheng isn’t really taking over the Jinxiu City project?"

"Ah? This..." Chen Xuan had not previously told Han Jingting that Jinxiu City had been acquired by him and that he was the real boss of Jinxiu City.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xuan finally explained: "Tianhui Company is currently handling the construction of Jinxiu City. If someone really were to acquire Jinxiu City, Tianhui Company would definitely be the first to get the news."

"Moreover, I had someone inquire at Jinxiu City today, and there have been no discussions with anyone about any acquisition recently."

"So, this Guo Gongcheng is absolutely a fraud!"