Chapter 1036: Chen Chuyang: My Several Wives, Is He My Elder Brother?

Shang Hongxue coldly said, "Brother, I'm a younger sibling, not an elder; are you mistaken?"

"If you call me sister‑in‑law, I wouldn't mind giving you a gift."

I can give a gift, but I want to be a sister‑in‑law, not a younger sibling.

As an elder, giving a gift to a junior on first meeting is perfectly normal, especially to a daughter‑in‑law preparing to enter the household; she should be given even more. The problem is that she is also an elder, while Shang Hongxue is a junior. Logically, Chen Chusheng should give her a gift, not the other way around.

Chen Chuyang let out a Pfft laugh, "Pfft, hahaha, brother, Hongxue's words are spot on; if you call her sister‑in‑law, Hongxue won't mind giving you a gift."

That's his daughter‑in‑law; she won't take any loss unless she's willing.

The brother wants to trap her, but it's not that easy. Chen Chuyang smiled softly at Chen Chusheng, wanting to see how this brother would speak, what he would do, whether he would call her sister‑in‑law. If the brother really did, Chen Chuyang would have nothing to say.

Long Ming nodded inwardly, pleased; his own daughter‑in‑law is truly clever, finding a loophole so quickly instead of being taken in outright.

"Chen Chusheng, Feng Lingling, you're about done; don't overstep."

As a mother, she could only speak a reprimand; Lingling has obtained the Spiritual Artifact, that's about enough.

Feng Lingling was very satisfied; she tugged Chen Chusheng's hand, noting that some rules cannot be broken—this is a matter of principle. She felt content but didn't want to lose face for a gift, nor have her husband lose face. She couldn't do such a thing, especially not in front of her mother, who would bear a grudge afterward.

She didn't want to offend her mother or get beaten; thinking of her mother's terror made her scared.

Chen Chusheng patted Lingling's hand, then turned to Hongxue and said, "Hongxue, are you trying to take advantage of me?"

Shang Hongxue retorted, "Brother, I'm not trying to take advantage of you; it's a fact. If I were an elder brother, I'd definitely give a meeting gift, right, brother?"

Chen Chusheng had nothing to say; the fact was indeed so.

But he truly couldn't utter it, couldn't call his own younger brother 'big brother', let alone call Hongxue 'big sister‑in‑law'.

It's a principle issue; he is the elder brother, and that cannot change.

"Hongxue, as a younger sibling, shouldn't you show filial respect to the elders?" Chen Chusheng, losing face, went all out for the gift: "I am your big brother; Lingling is your big sister‑in‑law. This is her first return. As younger brothers and sisters, shouldn't you properly host this sister‑in‑law?"

"Hosting is proper," Shang Hongxue smiled, "If you're willing, brother, you can let the big sister‑in‑law stay on the mountain."

"Longshe Shan has plenty of rooms; brother, you know that."

Chen Chusheng was speechless; he couldn't handle this younger sibling, too clever.

He could only trap one, feeling very displeased.

Missing a gift, not what he expected.

"Hongxue, this isn't right; no matter how I say it, I'm still the brother. Can you give me a bit of face?" Chen Chusheng lowered his voice and leaned toward Shang Hongxue.

Shang Hongxue gave him a blank stare and chuckled, "Brother, precisely because I'm giving you face, I say this."

"Come to think of it, after marrying into the Chen Clan all these years, I've never seen a gift from you, brother."

"Alas, it seems brother doesn't acknowledge me as a younger sibling."

Chen Chusheng widened his eyes, unable to believe, staring at Shang Hongxue; he didn't get the gift, yet now had to give one away.

Long Ming's smile deepened; trying to trap Hongxue wasn't that easy.

Her big son is about to lift a stone and smash his own foot, taking a self‑inflicted loss.

Chen Chuyang added, "Exactly, brother; as the elder sibling, not giving a gift to a younger sibling is indefensible."

Adding spice, Chen Chuyang is professional.

Having given a gift, as the elder brother, one should also give a gift.

"Hongxue's demands aren't high; she only wants a Spiritual Artifact. Brother, you can decide to give it."

Chen Chusheng: "……"

Feng Lingling: "……"

Both were dumbfounded.

Stealing a chicken and losing the rice.

Chen Chusheng's complexion instantly fell; he could no longer smile.

"Brother, you don't want to give?"

"No, no, no." Chen Chusheng stammered, "I don't have a Spiritual Artifact; may I first return to the Chen Clan?"

"Sure, brother, you won't go back and never climb the mountain again, right?"

His inner thoughts were exposed; Chen Chuyang undermined him on the spot.

Chen Chusheng's face grew even more awkward; he hurried, "How could that be? Even a single Spiritual Artifact I can produce."

"You younger brothers and sisters rest assured, I definitely won't run away."

Chen Chuyang said satisfied, "Brother, let me correct you: it's not a single Spiritual Artifact."

Chen Chusheng blinked, then was dumbfounded.

He, as a younger brother, has more than one daughter‑in‑law; on the mountain there are two, Hongxue and Hongchen, plus other younger siblings. If he gave one, and the others didn't get one, wouldn't that—

Thinking of that, Chen Chusheng's smile vanished; he could no longer laugh.

He had only just obtained one Spiritual Artifact, yet would have to give out five or six, maybe more; that's a loss‑making deal, Chen Chusheng couldn't afford.

"It seems brother knows now; I don't need to remind you again—remember to prepare well." Chen Chuyang smiled at brother, and this time brother dared to trap him; Chen Chuyang would make brother learn his lesson and see whether he dares to trap him again.

The consequences of trying to trap him are severe; brother can't possibly… bear them.

"Chuyang, I'll go back now to prepare."

Then he grabbed Feng Lingling and hurried away from Longshe Shan without looking back.

Then he pulled Feng Lingling and, unable to wait, left Longshe Shan without looking back.

Long Ming, witnessing his big son and the other leave, couldn't help but say, "Chuyang, you really are something; your brother is timid and can't stand such stimulation."

Chen Chuyang retorted, "Mother, this time brother tried to trap me. I gave a gift, yet he's still unsatisfied. I'll definitely give him a lesson; otherwise, if brother later seeks a few more women, won't I bleed out?"

"That's also true." Long Ming nodded; his big son would indeed act that way.

That's fine too; it cuts off his future thoughts.

This is also good; it cuts off his thoughts of the future.

"Mother, who is this Feng Lingling?" Chen Chuyang asked.

Long Ming shook his head: "I don't know, but this woman is still quite good; she is timid, not a wicked person, nor a jealous person."

"As long as Mother agrees, on the Chen Clan side, Mother still needs to maintain control."

Chen Chuyang knows the Chen Clan side must not fall into chaos; the elder brother can control the Chen Clan and can also become Head of the Chen Clan, but Mother still needs to oversee the whole situation.

After all, Feng Lingling is still an outsider; even if she joins, she may not necessarily be one of us.

It needs to be tested; such a major matter must be handled cautiously.

"I know." Long Ming nodded, naturally knowing Chen Chuyang's worry.