Chapter 27: Gifts Offered One After Another

Logically speaking, a son-in-law would always be looked down upon, regardless of the time or place.

However, when Long Caiwei said she wanted to meet this 'son-in-law' brother-in-law, the expressions of the people around her became a bit strange...

"Father, has something happened?" Long Caiwei asked, naturally sensing that the atmosphere around them was a bit off.

When she mentioned wanting to see Xiao Fan, it felt as if everyone's expressions had frozen.

Long Anhai cleared his throat and chuckled, "Nothing, let's not talk about that for now, Caiwei, please take your seat first."

Long Caiwei nodded obediently and asked no more questions. Long Anhai's table was the main seat, where all the Family Elders from various families were seated. She clearly couldn't sit there; sitting at the table with Long Xiaotian and the others was most suitable.

"Second Sister, you're here too."

Long Caiwei was surprised; she had just noticed Long Miaoyin. Usually, Long Miaoyin would not attend such occasions. She directly sat down in the seat next to Long Miaoyin.

Before Long Miaoyin could speak, she quickly asked, "Third Sister, where is my brother-in-law? I heard he's from the Xiao Family, sent to form a marriage alliance with our Family, is that right?"

Long Caiwei asked many questions in one breath. She had only heard that her Third Sister had married a son-in-law, and was unclear about other details.

"He... is from the Xiao Family." Long Miaoyin was a bit embarrassed, unsure how to explain.

Long Caiwei pressed, "Then where is my brother-in-law?"

"He should... be back soon."

Hearing Long Miaoyin say this, everyone present had somewhat unpleasant expressions. If they could, they truly didn't want to sit at the same table with Xiao Fan.

Long Caiwei said "Oh" and looked at the others. She didn't recognize these other Family disciples present, only noticing their unpleasant expressions and not understanding why. However, when she saw Long Yi and Long Xiaotian and found their expressions were no different from the others, she had more questions:

"Big Brother, Second Brother, what's wrong with you two? Why are your faces so red?"

Long Xiaotian cleared his throat, a bit awkward, and didn't speak.

Long Yi chuckled, "Nothing, maybe the room is too stuffy..."

Long Caiwei was curious; you're a Cultivator, are you afraid of heat? But she didn't press further.

Long Miaoyin and Long Caiwei had a good relationship. Long Caiwei was one of the few in the Long Residence who didn't dislike Long Miaoyin. She held her hand and asked her all sorts of questions...

"Sister, is my brother-in-law handsome?"

"Sister, I heard he has a younger brother named Xiao Tian who is a Genius. I heard our Family was even planning to marry me to him back then..."

"Sister, is my brother-in-law really that useless? I heard others say he's quite a 'waste'."

Long Caiwei's questions came one after another, endlessly... Especially when the people around heard the words "waste," their faces flushed crimson.

Finally, Long Yi couldn't stand it anymore. This time, to scheme against Xiao Fan, he had set up two plans. If the first failed, he would proceed with the second.

"Father, today is your birthday. I specially prepared this hundred-year blood spirit ginseng as a birthday gift for you!"

Long Yi stood up, took out a brocade box from his Storage Pouch, and opened it to reveal a vibrant red spirit ginseng inside.

"Father, this blood spirit ginseng is already five hundred years old. After consuming it, it will be of great benefit to your body and can replenish Qi and blood."

Long Anhai took the blood spirit ginseng, feeling pleased. This gift was quite to his liking.

"Good, good, Yi'er, you have a thoughtful heart."

Hearing Long Anhai's praise, Long Yi's brows lifted, and he was in a great mood. The previous plan had failed, but this time he would definitely not fail again.

Xiao Fan was just a son-in-law, even if he was unexpectedly good at fighting, what then?

When Xiao Fan came to the Long Family, he didn't have a single penny. Long Miaoyin's monthly allowance was pitifully small. How could she buy a birthday gift and compete with him?

This blood spirit ginseng cost him eighty Spirit Stones to acquire; it was incredibly precious. He spent all his savings to buy it.

Seeing that Long Yi's gift was actually blood spirit ginseng, Long Miaoyin's expression instantly stiffened... She didn't know what she was thinking, but her veil concealed it, so outsiders couldn't tell.

Long Xiaotian also stood up and took out a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch: "Father, this is the Dragon Spirit Tiger Might Pill. After consuming it, it can make you even more vigorous in old age!"

"I hunted a fierce tiger during my recent outing and specially had someone refine this."

Before presenting the gift, Long Yi had already told Long Xiaotian that this time they must give something precious to thoroughly humiliate Xiao Fan.

"Good, good, good." Long Anhai was in a great mood and accepted the Dragon Spirit Tiger Might Pill. This was a great tonic for strengthening yang and nourishing the kidneys. It wasn't about how expensive it was, but how difficult it was to buy; it would often sell out as soon as it was produced, with demand far exceeding supply.

Seeing Long Anhai smiling cheerfully, Long Yi glanced back at Long Miaoyin, who was still motionless in her seat, and said with a provocative chuckle, "Third Sister, today is Father's sixtieth birthday, and it's your first time attending. I wonder what gift you've prepared for Father."

At these words, everyone's gaze focused on Long Miaoyin.

"I..."

Long Miaoyin was startled. She had indeed prepared a birthday gift, but it was with Xiao Fan.

"Third Sister, you wouldn't have prepared a gift, would you?"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere around them instantly changed, becoming filled with tension.

Not presenting a gift for one's father's birthday can be a big or small matter. For a small Family, there might not be much fuss, but in a big Family, this is considered disrespecting elders.

Long Anhai also looked over, his expression somewhat gloomy.

"Who said I didn't prepare a gift? It's right here with me."

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