[{"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-720":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},1749404,2236,"Chapter 719: Golden Son-in-law_1","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-720",720,"\u003Cp>Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Golden Son-in-law_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa, once our house in Five-river Province is renovated, you must come and visit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna Harris sat in the top-tier private room of The Star of the Prosperous Age Hotel, rubbing her belly and looking at Barrett Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barrett Ridge smiled so wide his mouth could barely close: “Our Anna has really made something of herself! Found a good boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s okay, I guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Anna said he was okay, she was eagerly waiting for everyone to start complimenting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anna, if he’s just okay, then we might as well go hide in a hole!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bryson Ridge said enviously, “I heard from Dad, your boyfriend is a second-generation rich guy from Five-river Province, with family assets over ten billion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! I heard recently an elder in their family died, are they starting to divide the inheritance now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got to ask for more, men with money can easily turn bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge quickly spat several times on the floor: “You bunch of crows, can’t you say anything nice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna was her daughter, now pregnant with the man’s child, standing at the pinnacle of good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here her relatives were, talking about dividing inheritance and having affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad luck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ana touched her belly proudly, “Don’t worry, as long as the child in my belly is still there, he wouldn’t dare mistreat me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honored by one’s child indeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envy filled everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me tell you, when they arrive later, you all better watch your mouths; if you don’t need to talk, then don’t. Don’t embarrass me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge urged her siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a catch of a son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two were married, their family could enjoy the life of the rich, feasting on the finest foods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Barrett Ridge was over seventy years old, he was in high spirits today due to the happy occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a red Tang suit and had specially dyed his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About the bride price… Anna, you have to ask for more,” he advised earnestly: “Our Ridge Family isn’t after his money; it’s a matter of face!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ana huffed, “I’ll start by asking for a few million, his family has plenty of money. Once I get the bride price, I’ll find Grandpa a partner first, then buy you a house!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My good granddaughter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barrett Ridge couldn’t stop smiling and gently touched Anna’s head with his hand: “Now that you are going to be a rich woman, you still remember to honor your grandpa! I haven’t doted on you for nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And us too,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bryson Ridge sidled up, flattering: “Anna, we all pitched in for this private room. Don’t forget about us when you get the bride price!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other side was wealthy, and their Ridge family might not be rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they couldn’t appear too shabby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most famous hotel in Moon City was The Star of the Prosperous Age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner, Brexton Jackson, was the top dog of Moon City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room they were in cost over five hundred thousand just for this day, the 30th year’s end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Included were the hotel’s most lavish meals and a full-service welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the hotel’s front desk’s LCD screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Displayed a huge welcoming message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were banners over the entrance and dedicated wait staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was luxurious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was ready, only the guest of honor was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Immanuel Ridge’s family didn’t have that much money, but still wanted to fully impress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the brothers and sisters all chipped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge also promised that once Anna received the bride price, she would give each of them a tenth of the interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone contributed money to create such a luxurious atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All was set, they were only waiting for the son-in-law to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Forrest Ridge burst into the private room, shouting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Start the firecrackers! Cue the band! And the flower throwers, all at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge picked up the phone in a panic, frantically calling the reception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests had arrived, and they couldn’t afford to neglect them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s performance mattered for their future happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha! Everyone, show some spirit! Let them see that our Ridge family has substance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barrett Ridge adjusted his clothes, ready to step out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forrest Ridge was gasping for air, “It’s… Knox Ridge Aunt’s family has come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barrett Ridge’s face suddenly darkened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You damn fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the cane in his hand and fiercely aimed it at Forrest Ridge’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Forrest might have been overeager… calm down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forrest Ridge’s father, Gerrard Ridge, embraced Barrett Ridge tightly while shouting at his disappointing son, “Hurry down and stop those ceremonies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shout snapped everyone to attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the firecrackers were set off and the welcome ceremony completed, wouldn’t they have made all this effort for nothing once the son-in-law arrived?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they would have made a mess of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s all money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Front desk! Is anyone there? Speak up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge was on the phone, calling out frantically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the people at the front desk had been notified to organize the welcome and no one was tending the phone anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immanuel Ridge burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Go down and stop them! That’s our money!” Bryson Ridge stood up and hurried towards the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the people from the Ridge Family also sprinted downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wife, do you think the old man will give us a hard time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Burl Radcliffe parked the car, he wore a worried expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, since Lewis Leocadia was beaten up last time, Bryson Ridge would certainly hold a grudge against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident with Cooper Ridge, though unrelated to them, would not be easily let go by Damien Leopold’s vindictive nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was no different from a lamb walking into a tiger’s den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Knox Ridge didn’t mind any of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was finally going home for the New Year’s celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Burl Radcliffe, you good-for-nothing! If we had money, would we have to endure this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the car door, speaking irritably, “Good-for-nothing! Good-for-nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, don’t talk about Dad like that anymore.” Quella Radcliffe couldn’t stand it any longer. “Dad has given you all the money he made these years, and even though we didn’t make a fortune, hasn’t our family been supported by Dad all these years?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re really bending the elbow outwards!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger made Knox Ridge’s gums itch, “I’m telling you, that Julius Reed is wealthy, and you should get some money in hand! A woman should never be without money!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My business is none of your concern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her own mother; if it had been anyone else, she would have given them a piece of her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lifetime spent with eyes only for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go in! Bring in the things you bought for Dad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Ridge said impatiently, striding ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying brand bags bought from overseas shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burl Radcliffe, as usual, went to the trunk to get the stuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, let me help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe walked over, picking up two bags of imported milk powder, while also grabbing the ginseng Knox Ridge had someone buy through a shopping service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, let Dad handle this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burl Radcliffe tried to take them but Quella Radcliffe refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Burl Radcliffe was about to pick up the items, Quella Radcliffe put down what she was holding and walked up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could understand what was happening, Quella Radcliffe had already plucked a white hair from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, you’ve aged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense! Look how strong and healthy Dad is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe suddenly threw herself into Burl Radcliffe’s arms, “These years, I know how hard it has been for you. But it was only when I saw the white hair on your head that I suddenly became so afraid…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees want calm, but the wind keeps blowing; children want to support, but parents won’t wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Silly girl! Stand up. You’re a married woman now, no need to get emotional! What is it, trying to trick Dad for a red envelope because it’s New Year’s?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burl Radcliffe’s eyes grew moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to hold back his tears from falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this family, he had been insulted as a loser for more than twenty years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this family, he had been making concessions everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that what a man is supposed to bear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Quella Radcliffe’s words, “You’ve aged”…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Burl Radcliffe’s heart, a man in his fifties felt a flood of mixed emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we’re late, your mom will get angry again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head and gently pushed Quella Radcliffe away, carrying packages big and small, and walked towards the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his throat moved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at the hotel entrance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly the sound of firecrackers exploded!\u003C\u002Fp>",1490,"2026-06-06T17:05:04.926Z",1,"novelbin.me","971b0b95b732cdea4f03beab6f47b7bd4ab8a9bf63c0426f180fd91482a803b9","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-721","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-719",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]