[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law":3,"chapter-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Legend of Dragon Son-in-law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1748697,2236,"Chapter 13 - 12 Membership Card_1","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>13 Chapter 12 Membership Card_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they even got to go downstairs, Quella Radcliffe received a call from Zade Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about the new person in charge taking office and the need to invite all the employees out for a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was considered a tradition at Radcliffe Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe had planned to treat the employees on Friday night, but Zade Radcliffe called ahead of the schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue had already been chosen, Azure Percival Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the top hotels in Gonzalez City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the company would foot the bill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems that we will have to join everyone for the meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the downstairs, Quella Radcliffe told Julius Reed about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, this was to be the first time the two dined out together, but now it was instantly disrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This call came out of nowhere, with even the location preselected?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed’s brow furrowed slightly, feeling that there was more to it than meets the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person least pleased about Quella Radcliffe becoming the project manager was surely Otis Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the second most displeased had to be Zade Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Zade Radcliffe had even chosen the restaurant for them, why did it smell like a weasel paying a New Year’s call to a chicken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew about Azure Percival, one of the largest hotels in Gonzalez City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, when the group went out for meals, it was to regular restaurants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why was Zade Radcliffe being so generous this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were because of the position as project manager, that Zade Radcliffe had a change of attitude towards Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed didn’t buy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is something fishy going on when there’s an anomaly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, he is my grandfather! I know they always gave you a hard time, but from now on, I’ll protect you. In the end, we are family, let’s not get too stiff with each other…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe pouted slightly and said with a touch of coquetry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word carried a special significance when it reached Julius Reed’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe was finally starting to accept him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did those people even deserve to become his family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Quella Radcliffe’s sake, Otis Radcliffe might already be dead in a bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some thoughts he ultimately kept to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting into the car, the two drove the Rolls Royce towards the Azure Percival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they arrived, they found that many Radcliffe Group employees were already waiting at the hotel entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn! Isn’t that the Rolls Royce Sky Reed had this morning? How come Quella Radcliffe is sitting inside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do we even need to say it? This morning when Quella Radcliffe had the ‘Dawn’s Light’, I guessed she had someone outside…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be with Sky Reed? No wonder at today’s board meeting, he insisted on selecting Quella Radcliffe as the project manager!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two alight from the Rolls Royce, everyone started to buzz with speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Julius Reed, that loser, is bound to be cuckolded sooner or later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, I didn’t expect this day to come so soon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I used to think Quella Radcliffe was a decent person, but now it turns out she’s nothing but a floozy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Radcliffe Group, many people were dissatisfied with Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all supporters of Otis Radcliffe, and naturally unhappy when their interests were affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, I knew this floozy suddenly rose to the top!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otis Radcliffe sneered incessantly to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head was wrapped in a bandage, his mouth stitched up, and his face was battered, blue and purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Radcliffe, what happened to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many employees expressed their concern. Otis Radcliffe was fine in the morning, so how did he end up looking like this by the afternoon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just had a little fall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otis Radcliffe said with an awkward smile, his eyes filled with a colder intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not even left the bar in the afternoon before he was severely beaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those people had even warned him not to trouble Quella Radcliffe in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So subconsciously, Otis Radcliffe held a grudge against Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the birthday of Jaxen Brandon, the young master of the Brandon Family in Gonzalez City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Brandon Family had a substantial reputation in Gonzalez City, as a first-rate wealthy family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Jaxen Brandon booked the entire Azure Percival to celebrate with his friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Otis Radcliffe got wind of this through Calvin Leopold, he planned to purposely make things difficult for Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had Zade Radcliffe notify Radcliffe Group employees in advance that Quella Radcliffe, having been promoted to project manager, would host them at the Azure Percival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they ended up facing a situation with no seats available, it would surely breed resentment among the employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, when Zade Radcliffe reported back to Titan Group, even if Sky Reed and Quella Radcliffe were having an affair, it wouldn’t save her position as project manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otis, what happened to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the entrance, Quella Radcliffe looked at her brother in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a little tumble, it’s nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otis Radcliffe’s smile deepened, knowing his plan was about to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be for doing too many wrongs that you got beaten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed smiled faintly, his eyes brimming with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it hadn’t been for Quella Radcliffe’s face, Otis Radcliffe might already be floating in the river by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Julius.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe held his hand, signaling him not to go on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see those obvious signs of assault, but in front of so many people, she still needed to give Otis some dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Radcliffe, why did you only just arrive? We are nearly starved to death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Employees crowded around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Quella Radcliffe was promoted to project leader, even though they were unconvinced, they still had to address her as President Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Otis Radcliffe feel even more imbalanced inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calvin Leopold, seeing his dissatisfaction, muttered softly at his side, “Let’s see how she handles the employees’ anger in a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otis Radcliffe nodded, cursing continuously in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry to keep everyone waiting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe said, slightly apologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had rushed over here after receiving a call from her grandfather, but why did it seem like these employees had been waiting for a long time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We received a call from the chairman at three, saying that you would treat us, but now it’s already four-thirty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A member of the Radcliffe Clan pointed at his watch and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three o’clock?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed furrowed his brows, wondering how they were not informed about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, shouldn’t Quella Radcliffe have been notified immediately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the two of them received the call, it was already four-oh-five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full hour and five minutes later than everyone else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was your phone turned off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed looked at Quella Radcliffe beside him, sensing that something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe hadn’t thought that much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked into the hotel with the employees and said apologetically, “I’m sorry for the long wait, everyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No worries! We should thank President Radcliffe, we normally wouldn’t dare to come to a place like this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, this is one of Gonzalez City’s top restaurants. If not for your auspicious promotion, who knows when we would have the chance to eat here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the hotel, the employees began looking around curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azure Percival was well-known, and many were visiting it for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew of the hotel by name, but it certainly wasn’t a place for ordinary people to patronize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, hearing that they were going to dine in Azure Percival, many had dressed up carefully in advance, planning to take photos for their social circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dining here with so many people would probably cost hundreds of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zade Radcliffe had said over the phone that the company would cover this expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, we have a total of twenty-one people,” Quella Radcliffe said to the receptionist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, it was the junior managers and above, along with the Radcliffe Clan, who had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence, these were the core forces of the Radcliffe Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, but Mr. Brandon has booked the entire first floor, and there are no seats available,” the receptionist said, pointing at the noisy group of youths nearby with a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about other places?” Quella Radcliffe inquired, getting a bad premonition as she looked at the group on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is a VIP box available, but it requires a membership card,” the receptionist responded with a smile, asking, “Are you a member by any chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not yet, but how does one apply for membership?” Quella Radcliffe breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that at least they could dine here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A membership card requires an annual spend of five million Yuan. Would you like to apply for one?” the receptionist replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe was somewhat stunned at the five million figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where could she possibly find so much money at a moment’s notice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You need to have spent five million to become a member,” the receptionist explained with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn! That’s outrageous!” the employees complained dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, how about we go somewhere else?” Quella Radcliffe suggested apologetically to the employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she knew Azure Percival was a high-end establishment, she hadn’t expected the membership threshold to be so high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Radcliffe, are you toying with us by dragging us all the way out here on purpose?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! If it wasn’t for Azure Percival, I wouldn’t even bother coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you can’t deliver, then don’t talk big!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The employees were quite discontent, and many unpleasant words were spoken directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already unhappy about Quella Radcliffe’s appointment as project leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this incident now, those who were envious began to mock and jeer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Radcliffe didn’t know, give her a break!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otis Radcliffe was inwardly pleased, but he tried to mediate on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a letdown! Are we a joke to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it! I am already full from anger! Waited more than an hour, just to be told to change locations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people had already turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am really sorry, I apologize to everyone!” Quella Radcliffe said, looking somewhat helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a card, maybe it will work,” said Julius Reed, who had been silent all this while, suddenly speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>",1738,"2026-06-06T17:04:44.710Z",1,"novelbin.me","34da5f3f653e3485895964a9e377bad1aa10e98815668b7962718ab886d6d167","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-14","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-12",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]