[{"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-719":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},1749403,2236,"Chapter 718: 718: Going Home for the New Year_1","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-719",719,"\u003Cp>Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Going Home for the New Year_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New Year’s Eve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All over the vast land of China, festivity abounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early in the morning, Julius Reed was woken up by Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting up and washing up, he drove toward the residence of Knox Ridge and Burl Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against her usual demeanor after losing her son, Darnell Ridge, along with Damien Leopold, persuaded the Old Master to let Knox Ridge’s family return home for the New Year’s celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Ridge, who had lost all hope, was so excited upon hearing the news that she couldn’t sleep the entire night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she even bought loads of gifts in advance, planning to visit relatives and mend relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ease tensions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the matter of debt collection by Julius Reed before, their spines had not been spared from the prods of relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe didn’t want to be too flashy, so the family of four took the Passat owned by Burl Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This decision displeased Knox Ridge greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a Rolls-Royce and yet they drove a Passat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vanity was through the roof; she had anticipated showing off with Julius Reed’s luxury car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ever since witnessing Julius Reed’s lethal ways in the wild mountains, Knox Ridge dared not show off any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her speech was cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearful of offending her son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she heard that Quella Radcliffe didn’t plan to drive, Knox Ridge only dared to complain a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year was unlike any other for the Ridge Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that Quandarius Ridge’s boyfriend was an ultra-rich second generation, coming home to meet the parents today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of members of the Ridge Family, all returned to Moon City to celebrate the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bryson Ridge, who was in America, returned early with her son Lewis Leocadia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon City was more than two hundred kilometers from Gonzalez City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not particularly close, yet not far either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Julius Reed thought they could drive in the evening and reach Moon City in just over three hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Knox Ridge disagreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reason…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Quella Radcliffe finished explaining did Julius Reed understand what it was about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that the toll-free period on the highways started on New Year’s Eve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire highway journey from Gonzalez City to Moon City would cost about one hundred yuan…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it was Burl Radcliffe driving, with Julius Reed and Quella Radcliffe sitting at the back, quite content and relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Ridge sat in the passenger seat, navigating on her phone, her heart thrilling with excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since she married into Gonzalez City, she had to attend the Radcliffe Family’s annual New Year’s gathering every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never had the chance to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they went back to Moon City to visit, everyone from the family had already dispersed to their respective homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had always been Knox Ridge’s wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to spend a New Year at her maternal home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Old Master Radcliffe was nowhere to be found, and the Radcliffe Family had become fragmented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It presented her with the best opportunity to return home for the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, back in Gonzalez City, Julius Reed once had a conflict with Bryson Ridge’s son, Lewis Leocadia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he expose Lewis Leocadia’s counterfeit goods in public, but he also caused Lewis Leocadia to be beaten up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Cooper Ridge’s tragic death, Knox Ridge abandoned the idea of returning home for the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bryson Ridge and Darnell Ridge even helped her persuade those relatives and the Old Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They convinced the Old Master, who had a significant grievance with Knox Ridge, to allow his daughter to come home for the New Year’s celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unexpected joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Julius Reed had not yet arrived in Moon City, he could already sense the smell of gunpowder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This New Year’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was destined to be anything but peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During the New Year’s celebration, no matter what others say about us, you have to endure it,” Quella Radcliffe sighed and cautioned, “Try not to be impulsive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared she had also thought of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the vengeful nature of the Ridge Family, coupled with their aberrant attitude now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was bound to be a setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will depend on the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed took out his phone, started sending a message, and said, “You know I have a bad temper. If nobody bothers me, that’s fine, but if someone really seeks discomfort, I don’t mind giving them a memorable New Year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forbearance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived tens of thousands of years, I never knew what it meant to yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, all matters are settled with a single sword strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Quella Radcliffe could make Julius Reed suppress the flames of anger in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Ridge’s grave’s grass might already be half a meter tall by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason it hasn’t reached a meter is that when it grew to half a meter, it had already been dug up by the people of the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dignified Saint Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who insult must die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hours quickly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the highway was toll-free, many people were returning home for the New Year, and there was still a long line at the toll gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a friend here, I will meet up with you later,” Julius Reed said to Quella Radcliffe before pulling down the car door and walking toward the highway exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just send me your location.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be quick, there’s lunch waiting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Quella Radcliffe didn’t know where Julius Reed was going, she trusted that her husband had his reasons for what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed turned around and walked out of the toll gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such lack of manners!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Ridge dared to mutter only after he had walked far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Julius Reed left the toll station, a man who had been standing outside smoking hurriedly snuffed out his cigarette butt and jogged over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Davenport.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man quickly offered a cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t smoke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Davenport, what plans do you have this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man pocketed the cigarette, asking subserviently as he nodded and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Aron Jackson’s cousin and was currently in Moon City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The largest building materials businessman in the city, owner of several companies, a large hotel, and an entertainment complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having heard that Julius Reed was coming to Moon City, Aron Jackson immediately introduced his cousin to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing much. I wanted to meet you this time because I’m worried some people might not know their place.” Julius Reed spoke indifferently, “You know, I prefer not to take action myself. After all, handling everything personally doesn’t look good, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brexton Jackson nodded, patting his chest, “In Moon City, I am the knife in your hand, boss! You tell me whom to cut, and I will cut them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re enlightened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon will not crush a local snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Ridge Family were truly planning something, Brexton Jackson was the best candidate to handle the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, where are you heading? Let me drive you there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brexton Jackson gestured, and a nearby Infiniti immediately drove up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although I am wealthy, Moon City is not like Gonzalez City. Aron Jackson has always asked me to keep a low profile… Will you cope with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aron Jackson had strict requirements for his employees, and even stricter for his relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brexton Jackson arrived in Moon City two years ago and established himself using the reputation of his boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those two years, he has been steady and has amassed quite an enterprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aron Jackson had repeatedly warned Brexton Jackson not to be too conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even provided Brexton Jackson with a list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car must not cost more than 1.5 million, the watch must not exceed 100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No living in villas, no mistresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past two years, although Brexton Jackson had saved quite a bit of money, with his boss breathing down his neck, he didn’t dare to spend it rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you speak to my boss about it? I’ve saved up quite a pile, it’s almost getting moldy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen to your boss,” Julius Reed said, looking at Brexton Jackson, “Aron Jackson is cautious in his actions, yet he still faced many dangers in Gonzalez City. Being too high-profile will attract trouble to you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Brexton Jackson was reluctant, he knew that he had to heed the words of the youth before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something Aron Jackson had emphasized many times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, I’ll be stepping out for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two talked, a woman with a ponytail came over, “Someone messed with my employee; I’m going out to settle it for them today!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on,” Brexton Jackson pointed at Julius Reed, “Remember this, in Moon City, you don’t have to listen to me, but you must listen to Brother Davenport!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman bowed slightly to Julius Reed, “Brother Davenport, I’m busy with something. When I return, I’ll treat you to some skewers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she ran off in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>",1558,"2026-06-06T17:05:04.926Z",1,"novelbin.me","163cbbc35d67d48bbe57a25c49ea6f522ad5bd3becae596f97fe02eea3725190","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-720","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-718",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]