The Crazy Son-In-Law

The next day, Xiao Shun bid farewell to Song Qingzhou and returned to the school to oversee things. Although it was called oversight, he was just making a round of inspection. “Apex Academy” was now fully staffed, and everyone had specific roles. For example, Song Linger and Ning Zhiyuan were responsible for teaching the art of pill refining and imparting alchemy principles to the students. Yang Tiancai and Hu Bugui were preparing for the Pellet Pavilion. Louis and Zhu Que were also busy in the Old School Society, serving as martial arts teachers to teach the children some basic combat skills.

With his body back in shape, Qin Zhenhuan was also given the role of head teacher by Xiao Shun to manage the school’s teaching staff. Although “Apex Academy” was a newly established school, everything was running smoothly. Xiao Shun believed that with everyone’s efforts, results would soon be seen. As Xiao Shun was about to head home, he saw Ning Zhiyuan approaching with a troubled expression. Confused, Xiao Shun asked, “Sir, what’s wrong?” Ning Zhiyuan sighed, “Mr. Xiao, the rascals from Old School Society threaten to demolish the Hanging Flask Inn if I don’t return to Cliffside!”

“What?” Xiao Shun was shocked. Destroying someone’s place of practice was no different from desecrating their ancestors’ graves. Such heinous acts were usually unthinkable, but the fact that Old School Society would threaten Ning Zhiyuan like this was unexpected. On learning that Ning Zhiyuan had a three-day deadline, Xiao Shun nodded. “I understand. You and Hu Bugui leave first, and I will inform the family and join you immediately.”

In response, Ning Zhiyuan bowed and thanked Xiao Shun for his help, promising to repay his debt in the future. Xiao Shun insisted that as a senior member of the Pellet Pavilion, Ning Zhiyuan could not be left in trouble, especially since the medicine garden was crucial to the Pellet Pavilion. Ning Zhiyuan then decided that after this matter was resolved, he would reveal to Xiao Shun the secret that Hanging Flask Inn had guarded for centuries as a gesture of gratitude.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Mister Xiao, I will leave first!” With that, Ning Zhiyuan hurriedly headed towards the school gate, where Hu Bugui was anxiously waiting for him. Xiao Shun wasted no time in informing Song Linger of the situation and then went to Starline Bio to inform Yao Cen of his upcoming journey. Understanding her husband’s urgency, Yao Cen bid him to stay safe and let him depart on his own. That afternoon, Xiao Shun took a flight to Songjiang City. Upon arrival, he immediately called Ning Zhiyuan to inquire about his whereabouts. “Mr. Xiao, I heard from some old friends that things are not right. Nie Jiuchong probably wants to lure us out and capture us. We still have two days. Let’s strategize before taking action,” Ning Zhiyuan said over the phone.

Realizing the situation, Xiao Shun agreed to meet in Songjiang the next day to plan their next move. As he left the airport, Xiao Shun noticed a group of people gathered at the airport entrance, holding glow sticks and LED signs. Initially paying little attention, when his eyes caught the three familiar words on the signs, his expression turned gloomy. Muttering to himself that “not enemies do not meet,” he quickly walked towards the main road to stop a taxi and find a place to stay.

After smoking half a cigarette, a vacant cab approached. Xiao Shun extinguished his cigarette and hurried towards it. However, just as he reached the taxi, a figure rushed past him and got into the backseat. Xiao Shun, puzzled, looked at the girl with her face covered in a black veil and felt a sense of familiarity. The girl in the backseat was equally stunned and turned to look out the window. Their eyes met, and both silently cursed their ill fate. Xiao Shun, who had finally found a taxi, was enraged to see someone snatch it from him, especially when the culprit turned out to be an old foe. With a quick step, he opened the passenger door and got in.

The driver, bemused, smiled knowingly, suggesting they sort things out as a couple and avoid conflicts in public places. Xiao Shun clarified that they were not acquainted and simply asked to be taken to the nearest hotel. The girl, hearing this, was irritated by his lack of generosity. Xiao Shun, unmoved, responded, “No matter how stingy I am, it’s still better than being rude like you.” The girl was speechless at his retort and had not noticed that there was another person hailing the cab. Confused by the situation, the driver decided to go along with their requests.

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at Radiant View Hotel. Xiao Shun paid the fare and exited the vehicle without acknowledging the girl in the backseat. Ignoring her, the driver turned to ask the girl where she wanted to go. With a haughty snort, the girl handed him a hundred-dollar bill and bluntly told him she didn’t want the man to pay for her, keeping the change for himself. She then walked away in frustration. Perplexed but content with the unexpected tip, the driver wondered why the girl’s voice seemed so familiar.