Chapter 317: The Father-in-Law Got Scammed Badly

Fortunately, his mother-in-law inside the Alchemy Furnace couldn't hear, otherwise she would surely explode, burst out of the Alchemy Furnace, and come over to beat his father-in-law to death.

This father-in-law was a bit fierce, a bit ruthless.

Chen Chuyang gave his father-in-law a deep look and smiled, "Father-in-law, aren't you afraid Mother-in-law will hear your words?"

Father-in-law Shang Yingnian's eyes flickered upon hearing this, seemingly pondering the possibility of this statement. Based on his understanding of Chen Chuyang and that sleazy smile of his, Shang Yingnian concluded in his heart that his wife inside the Alchemy Furnace couldn't hear his words, and his heart settled slightly.

"Good son-in-law, there's something you don't know. In this household, your father-in-law's word is law. I am the head of the family. If I tell your mother-in-law to go east, she dare not go west. If I tell her to work, she can't sit idle."

"On this point, good son-in-law, you must learn well from your father here."

Beside them, Shang Hongxue's mouth hung open, looking at her father in disbelief. Who gave her father the dog's gall to say such a thing?

And who let her father drink? A few taels of liquor and he really thought himself a hero.

Who really called the shots in the Shang Clan—did Father not have a clue?

"Father-in-law, you're awesome," Chen Chuyang flattered.

Shang Yingnian was greatly pleased. Chen Chuyang's attitude made him very happy, and he greatly appreciated it.

"Good son-in-law, in the future you must assert the dignity of a head of household. Don't let yourself be suppressed by a woman. All matters, big and small, in the household should be decided by the man."

"Take your father-in-law, for instance—putting aside everything else, at home, my word has always been absolute."

"Good son-in-law, you still have much to learn. In the future, you must study hard under your father here."

Chen Chuyang saw that his father-in-law had gotten carried away, his words starting to drift.

The man was floating—he was truly floating, unable to tell the big king from the small.

"Cough, cough, cough."

Father-in-law waved his hand and continued, "Good son-in-law, you must understand, women can't be spoiled. Leave them unbeaten for a day and they'll tear the roof tiles off. Especially your mother-in-law—she's taken no few beatings, which is why she's so obedient."

"However, you must not lay a hand on my daughter. Hongxue has a frail constitution and can't withstand a savage beating."

Double standards.

A live scene of massive double standards.

Chen Chuyang nodded repeatedly, listening to everything his father-in-law said.

Shang Yingnian grew even more delighted and launched into his grand discourse.

Shang Hongxue pressed a hand to her forehead, unable to bear watching her father.

In her heart she sighed helplessly, "Father, you're done for."

The flames of the Alchemy Furnace had stopped. The lid, at some unknown point, had opened, and Mother Jiang Luolan stepped out from within the Alchemy Furnace, looking not at all as if she had been burned.

Step by step she walked toward Father—all of this was within Brother Chuyang's control.

Yet Father was completely oblivious.

He was still spouting that nonsense. Shang Hongxue couldn't help coughing once.

"Cough, cough, cough."

She coughed loudly to remind Father, but alas, Father didn't hear—or rather, deliberately pretended not to hear.

Shang Hongxue gave up. Father was truly in for it now.

This time, no one could save Father.

"Brother Chuyang is too sneaky, to actually… set Father up like this."

Shang Hongxue couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Poor Father still didn't know he'd been sold out.

Chen Chuyang asked, "Father-in-law, how do you usually beat Mother-in-law at home?"

Shang Yingnian, upon hearing this, directly struck a stance.

"Tyrant Fist."

He performed a set of fist techniques right then and there, fierce and frightening.

The fist wind was terrifying.

With one punch like that, Mother-in-law's small frame would probably end up crippled.

"See that? That's how your father-in-law beats her at home. You have to be ruthless—finish the job in one go, and there won't be trouble next time."

"Let me tell you, good son-in-law, you can't be too gentle with women, nor can you always go along with them."

"Women are just like that—won't behave unless beaten. Give them a beating and they'll fall right in line."

"You…"

Shang Yingnian got to this point and noticed his son-in-law's smile looked a bit strange.

As if he had fallen ill.

"Good son-in-law, what's wrong? Are you unwell?"

Chen Chuyang shook his head, forced a smile, then gave a thumbs-up, praising his father-in-law.

"Father-in-law, you're the most badass."

Shang Yingnian beamed upon hearing this, happier than could be.

His dignity as a father-in-law was secured. From now on, in front of this kid, he would have authority as a father-in-law.

Only—why was his back growing cold?

A chill crept up his spine.

Shang Yingnian seemed to sense something, and his expression subtly changed.

That head of his slowly turned around.

"Gulp."

He saw that cold smiling face—his wife standing behind him, arms folded, staring at him coldly.

It was clearly a smile, yet in his eyes it was frost in the sixth month.

In that instant, Shang Yingnian lost his composure.

He wanted to run away.

"My lady, when did you come out?"

"Gurgle."

He choked back a sob again.

Shang Yingnian's smile disappeared, replaced by fear and unease.

In an instant, he understood everything.

He had been schemed against.

He turned back and glared fiercely at Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang spread his hands, looking innocent.

"Father-in-law, you beat Mother-in-law every day—can she bear it?"

Shang Yingnian's face changed; this person always brings up the sore spot—too… bad.

Saying this at such a time is clearly digging a pit for him to fall into.

Shang Hongxue laughed out loud, "Chuyang brother is so bad—he knows Mother is angry, yet he adds fuel to the fire; it's as if he's deliberately roasting Father over the fire. Poor Father, he can't even laugh."

"Chuyang brother is too bullying."

Shang Hongxue sighed inwardly; her father is the same—she's reminded him so many times, yet he still doesn't understand.

He deserved to be schemed against by Chuyang brother, deserved to be trapped.

"Father is going to suffer."

As expected, Jiang Luolan took Father-in-law to the side.

The sound of a violent beating rang out, and the whole mountain peak trembled.

Longshe Shan trembled several times; Chen Chuyang saw it, and Father-in-law got beaten.

How miserable.

Mother-in-law struck fiercely, twice as harsh as he had imagined; it's clear Mother-in-law is truly angry, and it's no wonder Father-in-law got carried away, forgot his status, became overconfident, and deserved the beating.

Such a scene is rarely seen; Chen Chuyang naturally wanted to watch it closely.

His father-in-law rarely gets beaten; every time he goes up the mountain, he doesn't give himself a good look, doesn't give him a lesson—he doesn't even know who the master of Longshe Shan is.

Shang Hongxue came up to Chen Chuyang and complained, "Chuyang brother, you're really too bad."

"It's your father who's gotten carried away and can't tell who's really the master of the house."

Father-in-law's remarks are too frightening and too offensive; getting beaten is entirely his own fault.

Chen Chuyang gave him a chance, what a pity—father-in-law doesn't know how to cherish it.

Shang Hongxue shook her head: "Father really isn't smart at all—he always boasts about how smart he is, and look, heh heh."

Her father's body‑training has addled his brain, making him foolish.

He is no longer the father he once was.

Shang Hongxue couldn't help but sigh; her father's image has declined again.

Cough, cough, cough—there wasn't much to begin with.