Meeting the In-Laws? (Third Update)

Meeting the In-Laws? (Third Update)

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"Feitian Maotai is good liquor."

Fan Zhixin poured himself a glass and said with a smile.

At that moment, Lin Yan suddenly said, "Maotai is indeed not bad, but I usually drink red wine at home. I'm not really used to Maotai."

"Yeah, yeah, Maotai really isn't much to drink. I once had a bottle of the most expensive Romanee-Conti, over a hundred and twenty thousand. That taste was absolutely incredible."

Fan Xiu said animatedly, his showy manner making everyone's expressions turn unpleasant.

Fan Yu and Su Xi, on the other hand, showed no change in expression, because the two of them had shared a bottle of Romanee-Conti worth over 1.5 million last night—one of only a few bottles still in existence worldwide.

"That's right. Romanee-Conti is the aristocrat of red wines. Not just anyone can afford to drink it. I even brought Uncle a bottle this time."

After saying that, Lin Yan looked toward Fan Zhixin.

Fan Zhixin gave a dry cough. "Ahem, yes. The bottle of red wine Yan Yan brought me was supposedly worth eighty-eight thousand. It was so frighteningly expensive that I didn't dare drink it."

The atmosphere in the room became a little awkward because of Lin Yan's words.

"Oh? I didn't expect Yan Yan to bring Big Brother such an expensive bottle of wine. Very nice." Sensing the lull, Fan Zhicheng spoke up to ease the atmosphere. However, his expression remained calm, showing no surprise whatsoever at a bottle of red wine costing eighty-eight thousand, as if he had merely heard it cost eight yuan eighty.

"Xiao Yu knew I liked baijiu, so he specially prepared Maotai for me. Forget about the red wine."

"Big Brother, let's drink. This Maotai is a national treasure. There's no need to mention that foreign-worshipping stuff."

As Fan Zhicheng spoke, an air of authority radiated from him, astonishing everyone present.

This was the feeling. When he was young, whenever his father lectured him or watched the news and worried about the country and its people, he was like this too.

Su Xi glanced at Fan Zhicheng in surprise, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes.

Lin Yan also felt somewhat intimidated and said nothing more, sitting there quietly. Still, she felt she had regained a little face. She had only wanted to show off her superior status so that Fan Yu and Su Xi would not steal all the spotlight, not to target anyone.

After all, ever since arriving at Fan Xiu's home, she had always been treated like the center of attention. Suddenly finding that she had no presence in the room made her a little uncomfortable.

However, while Fan Yu and the others were eating upstairs, more than ten luxury cars suddenly arrived at the entrance of Tianfu Restaurant. Every one of them was worth over a million, and they were all Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles.

The greeters and security guards at Tianfu Restaurant were stunned by such a grand display. They quickly pulled themselves together and prepared to welcome some important figures.

More than twenty bodyguards in suits pushed open the car doors and stepped out, spreading out around the area.

The door of the lead Maybach 60S opened, and Su Tianlong stepped out with an elegant and noble woman.

Su Tianlong wore an expensive, luxurious, perfectly tailored suit handcrafted by foreign master craftsmen. He looked exceptionally imposing. Anyone knowledgeable could tell that the suit alone was worth over a million.

Beside him, Ye Qinglian wore a fitting purple gown that further highlighted her noble temperament.

"Tianlong, the in-laws came to Magic City today. Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Ye Qinglian asked with a frown.

Su Tianlong gave a bitter smile. "I didn't know either. That brat Fan Yu and Xixi didn't tell me. If I hadn't been so well-informed, I'd probably still be in the dark."

"Enough. We're meeting the in-laws today, so don't say any more. I'll deal with that girl Xixi when we get back. She even dared hide it from her own mother."

When Su Tianlong and Ye Qinglian arrived at Tianfu Restaurant, a manager had already gone to notify the owner.

Although he did not know who Su Tianlong was, an important figure of this caliber had to be reported to the owner. If he neglected them, it would be his fault.

Su Tianlong was a very low-key person. Although there were photos of him online, he rarely appeared in the news. Only Tianlong Group frequently appeared in the headlines.

They went straight to the fifteenth floor, arriving outside the Four Eights Imperial Room.

Zhang Tie and Li Ming, Su Tianlong's two personal bodyguards, pushed open the private room doors.

"Haha, the in-laws are here. Why didn't you notify me? Now that you're on my turf in Magic City, at least let me play the host."

Su Tianlong entered the room with a hearty laugh.

Seeing Su Tianlong arrive with bodyguards in such a grand formation, everyone felt pressured.

Which important figure was this? They seemed to have only seen such a display on television.

"And you are?"

Fan Zhicheng did not know who in the room Su Tianlong was calling his in-law, so he frowned and asked in confusion. Yet the aura around Fan Zhicheng was no weaker than Su Tianlong's. In fact, his bearing of authority was even purer.

Su Tianlong's temperament had been cultivated through the ups and downs of business and his control over a trillion-yuan conglomerate, while Fan Zhicheng's seemed innate, as if he had grown up in some great clan since childhood.

But ever since Fan Yu could remember, Fan Zhicheng had always lived in a small county town. He had never seen his father go anywhere important.

"Hehe, you must be Xiao Yu's father, sir?" Su Tianlong asked, walking over with Ye Qinglian, a sharp gleam in his eyes.

Fan Zhicheng nodded. "I am. And you are?"

"I'm Su Xi's father, Su Tianlong."

"This is my wife, Su Xi's mother, Ye Qinglian."

Su Tianlong introduced them familiarly.

"You're Xixi's parents?"

Fan Zhicheng was slightly surprised.

"Then please, have a seat."

Although Su Tianlong's presence was intimidating, Fan Zhicheng and Xie Wanru were not greatly affected. Fan Zhicheng naturally carried the bearing of someone in a high position, while Xie Wanru possessed the confidence of someone with solid backing. It was as if, no matter how lofty Su Tianlong's status was, they simply did not care.

"Madam in-law?"

Ye Qinglian stepped forward, extended her hand, and smiled.

Xie Wanru also extended her hand and shook Ye Qinglian's.

"From now on, we're family. We must take this chance to get to know each other properly."

With her other hand, Ye Qinglian gently patted the back of Xie Wanru's hand as she smiled.

"Of course. The children are already together, so us elders should get to know one another properly as well."

"Please, have a seat."

"Xiaoyu, Xixi's parents are here. Don't just stand there—hurry up and entertain them," Xie Wanru said to Fan Yu.

Seeing how calm and composed his parents were, Fan Yu could not help but stand up. He had actually not wanted his parents to meet Su Tianlong and his wife. After all, his parents were ordinary people. If they were not allowed to gradually adapt to the lifestyle of high society, they would surely be reserved when meeting Su Tianlong and his wife. But judging from today's situation, his parents seemed rather extraordinary. They showed none of the awkwardness ordinary people might have when meeting the wealthy.

However, Su Tianlong and his wife had already come, so he could only let them get acquainted first.

"Auntie, hello. This is our first meeting, so please forgive any shortcomings in my manners. Uncle Su, please have a seat."

Fan Yu stood and spoke politely.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Fan Zhicheng, Su Tianlong pointed at Fan Yu upon hearing his words. "Kid, you handled this poorly today. Your parents came all this way—shouldn't you at least have informed me, the local host?"

Fan Yu scratched his head. "I just thought it would be too much trouble. We could meet another time, couldn't we?"

"How could that be the same? My in-laws came to Magic City. If I didn't show up this time, wouldn't they think I, Su Tianlong, was putting on airs and didn't want to meet them?"

"Mr. Su, Xiaoyu was only thinking of us. He was worried we might be too abrupt with you," Fan Zhicheng said with a smile, having guessed his son's thoughts.

Su Tianlong said sternly, "What's abrupt about it? They're my in-laws. Would I really nitpick and put on airs?"

As he spoke, Su Tianlong and Fan Zhicheng's couple took their seats, while Fan Yu's uncle's family was also invited by Su Tianlong to sit down.

At that moment, Lin Yan no longer dared to speak casually. Su Tianlong's display today was truly frightening—her father did not seem to possess such imposing authority either.

Lin Yan's father was the president of Fan Xiu's company, while Lin Yan was the manager of its major clients department. Fan Xiu worked under her, and after spending time together, the two began dating. Fan Xiu had gradually risen to become a department supervisor, bringing his annual salary up to several hundred thousand.

It was only because he had latched onto a wealthy woman that he had obtained his current position.

Lin Yan's family company was a wealth management firm in River City, with a market value of over a hundred million.

Just as everyone had taken their seats, the room door was pushed open again, and a somewhat plump middle-aged man entered.

"Ah, Director Su, what an honor to have you here. Forgive me for failing to welcome you personally."

As soon as the man entered, he hurriedly greeted Su Tianlong respectfully.

Su Tianlong smiled faintly. "Old Chen, I thought you weren't planning to come see me."

Chen Zhifeng hurriedly waved his hands. "How could I dare not come when Director Su has arrived? The moment I received word, I rushed over."

"Fine, Old Chen. You know how to handle things."

Su Tianlong glanced at the Feitian Maotai on the table and shook his head slightly. "Old Chen, my in-laws are visiting Magic City for the first time, and you only prepared Maotai for us?"

"Yes, yes, Director Su is right. I've been inconsiderate."

"Xiao Sun, why haven't you brought in the liquor I prepared for Director Su?" Chen Zhifeng shouted toward the door.

Chen Zhifeng was the owner of Tianfu Restaurant. Though he possessed assets worth over a billion, compared with someone of Su Tianlong's status, he was merely a small fry.