Chapter 905: Father-in-law's Inexpressible Trouble

"Hongchen?" Chen Chuyang feigned ignorance: "Not bad, Father-in-law, why do you ask that?"

Shang Yingnian's mouth twitched; this time he really couldn't hold back, he stood up and glared at Chen Chuyang: "You brat, stop pretending—don't you know what I want to say? Do you really need me to spell it out?"

He was furious; this brat was clearly pretending not to know.

"Father-in-law, please calm down, don't get angry—being angry too much is bad for your health." Chen Chuyang immediately stood up, smiling, took Shang Yingnian's hand and made him sit down; Shang Yingnian sat down accordingly and gave Chen Chuyang a look.

The anger in his chest took a while to subside, then he complained: "I don't know what's good about you, brat; that Hongxue girl loves you so much it's like you've given her a love potion—she thinks of everything for you; I really did raise a good daughter."

But it's not a daughter who's good for herself; her heart and mind are wholly on this brat before him.

Thinking of this, Shang Yingnian was fit to burst; the daughter he had painstakingly raised was just taken by him, and moreover… she thinks of him, everything is for Chen Chuyang's benefit, with Chen Chuyang as the center.

Other people's daughters think of their fathers; she, alas.

"Alas."

Maybe this brat is really good; he knows how to handle Hongxue, which is why she's like this.

Things have come to this; Shang Yingnian has no recourse—who let this brat be a monster?

"Maybe it's because I'm better-looking."

Shang Yingnian: "……"

His mouth twitched, his eyes widened.

"You brat, you're really shameless."

"Hahaha, thanks for the praise."

"……"

Shang Yingnian felt depressed again, truly helpless; this brat is a slippery lump, afraid of nothing.

How did I not notice earlier that this brat is so shameless? If I had known, I shouldn't have let Hongxue marry him.

It's too late to regret now; Hongxue's eyes are only for this brat, and she even schemes against her own sister for his sake.

However, Shang Yingnian also thinks this is better; at least the elder daughter is guaranteed safety, nothing will happen to her.

Given the elder daughter's nature, she'll eventually suffer badly.

Following this brat Chen Chuyang, at least she can grow up safely; whether it's cultivation or other problems, Chen Chuyang can solve them for her, whereas this father of hers can't—he's old and can't help with many things.

He can't interfere with the cultivation of his two daughters.

"You brat, you'd better treat Hongchen well from now on."

"This Hongchen girl has been tsundere since childhood; compared to Hongxue, Hongchen cares more about face and places greater emphasis on dignity."

"She won't tolerate even a speck of sand in her eye; you brat, you'll have to put up with her more."

"I only have two daughters, and both are cheap for you, brat—alas."

Saying this, Shang Yingnian clenched his fists tightly and pounded the table.

Chen Chuyang wasn't the least bit afraid; he knew this father-in-law well and wouldn't actually strike him.

"Father-in-law, rest assured, I as son-in-law will take good care of them."

"Hmph, best be so." Shang Yingnian warned: "If I find out you've bullied those two, I'll make you regret it."

This threat sounds toothless, but as a father he still feels obliged to issue a warning.

As for that, Chen Chuyang isn't angry at all; on the contrary, he feels understanding.

As parents, that's only natural.

"I know, son-in-law."

Shang Yingnian took a deep breath, stared deeply at the brat before him, and the more he looked, the less he understood.

He really doesn't understand.

"What exactly do you have, brat, that makes Hongxue love you so much?"

That Hongxue girl looks gentle, but inside she's very stubborn.

She's not the type to speak lightly, nor the type to go against her principles.

And yet she did—this outwardly soft but inwardly strong daughter doesn't seem like the sort to make such a decision.

She did it for this brat before her, and Shang Yingnian can't comprehend it.

"Maybe it's because I'm stronger."

Shang Yingnian blinked, and all he saw was the man before him grinning foolishly.

After a while, he reacted.

He blinked, blinked, and blinked again.

"You……"

"Don't believe me?" Chen Chuyang stood up, proud: "Father-in-law, it's not that I, the son-in-law, am boasting; in other areas I may not be unrivaled under heaven, but physically I dare say no one in this world can match me."

"Including you, Father-in-law—you're far behind."

Shang Yingnian's mouth twitched, his face fell.

Wanting to retort, he thought of his own situation and shut his mouth.

After a moment.

Shang Yingnian secretly asked: "Chuyang, do you have any secret formula?"

Chen Chuyang immediately understood his father-in-law's meaning and smiled: "Father-in-law, it's talent."

"……"

Shang Yingnian wouldn't give up: "Really no elixir? Or any cultivation technique or divine ability?"

He really needs it.

Chen Chuyang asked with a smile: "Father-in-law, is your health no good?"

"Bullshit." The thunderous Shang Yingnian jumped up instantly and roared: "Bullshit, my health as your father-in-law is fine—there's not a single problem."

However.

He shifted the topic.

"But you know, no man would refuse to become stronger."

Especially regarding the body, it absolutely cannot be lacking.

Among men, there are also gaps; this gap is innate and cannot be changed later, while other aspects can be improved through training—except this one.

Shang Yingnian naturally also wishes to become stronger, rather than...

"That's also true, but Father-in-law, you're up there in age—surely you don't still want to fix me up with a younger sister-in-law?"

"Scram!" Shang Yingnian quickly waved his hand, annoyed: "You brat, are you going to say it or not?"

Chen Chuyang looked at his father-in-law, helpless, took out a Dragon Blood Pill, and reminded: "Father-in-law, you'd better take less; this pill's effect is very strong, but it does have side effects."

"This one's effect is strong; Mother-in-law might not be able to handle it, you too should take it easy."

Shang Yingnian took the pill without changing expression, his movement so quick that Chen Chuyang was startled.

I know.

"You brat, you have such a good thing but don't know to offer it to your father-in-law; next time don't do that."

Shang Yingnian still didn't forget to reprimand, then whispered: "This matter must not be spoken of; no one can be told, understood?"

Son-in-law understands.

Between men, it's just that simple, that direct.

Some things, men all understand.

"Kid, you must take good care of Hongxue and Hongchen from now on, especially Hongchen—you need to take it easy; that girl is different from Hongxue."

"Hongchen is very stubborn; if in the future she offends in any way, you can tell me, and I'll harshly educate her."

Shang Yingnian patted his chest and said, after-sales service guaranteed—he wouldn't say... he wouldn't care about anything.

"With Father-in-law's words, son-in-law knows what to do."

The two smiled and nodded, reaching an agreement.

They walked out of the room together; only the two of them know this matter.