Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law

Chapter 270 270: The Tang Family's Perplexity!

Tang Xuewu reached out and pinched Qin Long.

She simply couldn't believe any of it. Who could possibly bear such a precipitous fall from the heavens to the earth? Even Tang Xuewu found it unacceptable, let alone someone in Qin Long's current state.

Seeing the Sherlock Holmes expression on her face, Qin Long glanced at her and sighed helplessly.

That's right. It was understandable that she didn't believe him, wasn't it? He once commanded a million Heavenly Dragons, wielding the Skybreaker Sword to vanquish all injustice in the world. He could crush a super-family with ease, and a single word from him could annihilate a nation.

Those were all glories of the past.

Now, he was just a cripple leaning on a crutch.

Although Xiao Lingyue was still by his side, he was no longer the Dragon Commander.

"Xuewu, I've told you the whole truth. I just want you to know that I love you, and I would never lie to you," Qin Long said earnestly, slowly taking her hand.

"If you were really that incredible, the Grand Xia Nation wouldn't just ignore you. Warriors are held in the highest honor in Grand Xia. If you truly had such achievements, how could the Emperor of Grand Xia possibly abandon you?" Tang Xuewu clenched her fists and glared at him again.

Hearing this, Qin Long didn't know how to respond. How could he possibly explain the situation in just a few words? It involved far too many factions and powerful figures, so he naturally couldn't tell Tang Xuewu everything.

"How about this? I have a good friend who's serving in the army over in the Southern Region," Tang Xuewu said, suddenly thinking of Lin Yanrou. "That's right! She's serving in that Southern Region you mentioned. We'll find out if you're telling the truth then, won't we?" she teased.

"I heard she's about to be discharged and will be coming back soon?" Qin Long asked immediately.

"I'm not sure about the specifics," Tang Xuewu speculated, rubbing her chin. "The military has its protocols, but she should be back soon."

Qin Long understood, of course. The military had strict rules preventing contact with the outside world unless under special circumstances. Since Lin Yanrou was being discharged, she naturally had a bit more freedom.

"Alright then, you two can meet when she gets back," Tang Xuewu said with a smile, proud of her brilliant idea. "That will clear everything up."

"Okay," Qin Long agreed with an eager nod.

He wasn't entirely clear on the current situation in the Southern Region, having been away for more than three years. Although Xiao Lingyue had told him a great deal, she wasn't in the Southern Region anymore. Moreover, because she was his childhood sweetheart, Qiu Hu was certainly on guard against her.

To have reached the position of deputy commander, Xiao Lingyue must have endured countless hardships. This Lin Yanrou, on the other hand, had been a scout, while Xiao Lingyue is more of a combat commander. Lin Yanrou should know a lot about the inner workings. If I can get some information from her, whether about the events back then or the current situation…

"I'll arrange it. When Lin Yanrou gets back, we'll all have hotpot together," Tang Xuewu offered with a smile.

Qin Long smiled in satisfaction. "Xuewu, go wash up and get some rest." He gently pulled her closer and planted a soft kiss on her cheek.

Tang Xuewu pulled back as if she'd received an electric shock. She lowered her head and said shyly, "If you had told me beforehand, I would have worn a pretty dress…"

Looking down at her very casual sportswear and her hair simply tied back, Tang Xuewu felt a little apologetic.

"It doesn't matter. You're the most beautiful woman in the world to me, no matter what you wear," Qin Long said, gently lifting a strand of her glossy black hair.

"You fool…" Tang Xuewu's pretty face flushed an even deeper shade of red.

Qin Long always expressed his feelings so directly, without any ambiguity. It made her blush, but she knew he genuinely cared for her.

Tang Xuewu suddenly leaned in, gave him a quick peck on the cheek, and darted away like a little rabbit.

「In the living room」

Zhang Meilan and Tang De were waiting for Tang Xuewu, their faces etched with suspicion.

"Mom, Dad, what are you doing up so late?" Tang Xuewu asked, glaring at them with a hint of annoyance.

"Xuewu, tell us what really happened," Zhang Meilan said, standing up abruptly and gesturing for her to sit beside them.

"What I just told you is the truth!" Tang Xuewu sighed helplessly. "Qin Long prepared everything, including the proposal." She felt the Tang Family shouldn't be so suspicious of him.

"So, did you accept?" Zhang Meilan asked, her expression full of concern.

"Well…" Tang Xuewu's face turned red again, and she was at a loss for words.

"You must accept!" Zhang Meilan's response made her daughter's eyes fly wide in shock.

Is this really my mother? Telling me to marry Qin Long?

"Xuewu, don't misunderstand me. How on earth did this Qin Long manage to snatch the hotel away from Young Master Wang? And for what reason would the owner of the Longquan Grand Hotel dare to defy the Wang Family? Wang Ming will definitely make a move against the hotel in the future!" Zhang Meilan couldn't make sense of it.

She even had the absurd notion that the hotel owner only dared to challenge the Wang Family because of Qin Long. But that was obviously impossible, wasn't it?

"Honestly, Mom, I don't know the specifics either. But I do know that Qin Long is definitely not the loser you all think he is. Qin Long... he said…" The stories of his glorious past kept replaying in Tang Xuewu's mind.

"Said what?" Zhang Meilan was on pins and needles, fidgeting restlessly.

"He didn't say much, and you wouldn't understand even if I told you," Tang Xuewu said, biting her lip. "Just… be nicer to him from now on."

After a moment's thought, she decided she had to keep Qin Long's story an absolute secret, regardless of whether it was true or not. She wouldn't even tell her own mother; the matters were simply too significant. Besides, for all she knew, Qin Long might have just been bragging.

"Hmph! You stubborn girl, your wings have hardened, haven't they? Now you don't even trust your own mother?" Zhang Meilan said, intentionally trying to pique her daughter's curiosity with a nonchalant tone. "It's not that I care about his affairs. It's just that your grandfather is pressuring me to look into Qin Long's background. If he really has impressive connections, then maybe you two could actually be together."

"But if Wang Ming investigates and digs something up, don't blame me for not warning you."

"Alright, Mom, Dad, it's late. You should get some rest," Tang Xuewu said as she went to wash up before heading to her room.

Regarding her grandfather, she wanted to put in a good word for Qin Long, but on second thought, she decided it was better to maintain an air of mystery. If they weren't sure about the forces backing him, they wouldn't dare to act rashly.

「The Tang Family Estate」

Old Master Tang sat in the patriarch's chair.

In the past few days, many people had come to deliver gifts because of Wang Ming's proposal to Tang Xuewu. Today, however, the estate was deserted. The other Tang family members stood nearby, their heads bowed in silence.

Xing Hu of the Tang family glanced around and sighed helplessly.

"Yuxiang," Old Master Tang said. "You're usually on good terms with Young Master Wang Ming. Give us your analysis of the current situation."