Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 30 - 31 Tang Xuexue

Qin Long smiled and gently patted her hands.

"Yes, of course, President Tang!" Manager Wu immediately nodded respectfully. Afterward, both parties signed and exchanged the contracts.

"We finally got it."

The Tang family members let out a collective sigh of relief, their anxiety finally melting away as they erupted into cheers. Once this cooperation was underway, the Tang family was certain to take off. They believed they would soon become a new prominent family in Jiangzhong.

"Then I wish the Tang family ever-increasing prosperity and strength under President Tang’s leadership," Manager Wu said, rising and bowing respectfully. "Also, Mrs. Zhao would like to learn more about the Tang family and hopes that Miss Xuewu will accept her invitation. It pertains to further cooperation."

"Ah..." Tang Xuewu hesitated, glancing over at Qin Long. Dining together was perfectly normal for business partners, but she was still worried about A’Long.

"Miss Xuewu, Mrs. Zhao has also invited Mr. Qin Long," Manager Wu added with a wave and a smile.

"Manager Wu, what’s a cripple going to do there?" Tang Yuxiang interjected, waving his hand dismissively. "I’ll go in his place."

This good-for-nothing Qin Long... if he accidentally offends Mrs. Zhao and she gets angry and cancels the contract, that would be a huge loss.

"Young Master Tang, my apologies, but Mrs. Zhao specifically insisted that Mr. Qin must attend."

Rebuffed, Tang Yuxiang fumed inwardly, unable to believe a good-for-nothing like Qin Long could have such luck.

Soon after, they all left the Jiangzhong Grand Hotel together.

Back in the main hall, the remaining Tang family members were astounded.

"Mrs. Zhao is showing favor to Tang Xuewu."

"Even Qin Long is benefiting from her good fortune."

"What on earth is going on?"

Old Master Tang was also deeply confused, frowning in thought. Although we secured the deal, something feels off. Why would Mrs. Zhao personally offer such a huge contract to the Tang family? What’s really happening?

"Father, Mrs. Wang of the Wang Family and Mrs. Zhao seem to be best friends," said Tang Chuchu’s mother, Li Meihua, with a frown. "Could it be that Wang Ming secretly asked his mother for help? After all, Young Master Wang has always adored Xuewu."

"I doubt that’s it," another male relative immediately objected. "I heard Mrs. Zhao is looking for a suitable girl for her nephew. She must have taken a liking to our Xuewu!"

A flurry of discussion broke out in the hall, the atmosphere growing heated.

"Whether it’s Wang Ming or Mrs. Zhao’s nephew, neither of them is someone that loser Qin Long can compare to!" Tang Yuxiang suddenly shouted.

The surrounding Tang family members murmured their agreement.

"I bet Mrs. Zhao only invited Qin Long today to humiliate him."

"That’s good, too. It saves us the trouble of wasting our breath on him later."

"Exactly. We must drive Qin Long away so that Xuewu can marry either Wang Ming or Mrs. Zhao’s nephew."

Old Master Tang decided then and there to drive Qin Long away for good.

Tang Xuewu becoming the project manager was a delight to her allies and a sorrow to her rivals. Zhang Meilan was so happy she nearly jumped for joy, while Tang Yuxiang and Tang Chuchu were incredibly annoyed. However, despite their displeasure, they didn’t dare offend Tang Xuewu now. Even the Old Master had done a complete one-eighty in his attitude toward her, so naturally, they wouldn’t dare to openly target Xuewu.

Moreover, some Tang family members who had always been on good terms with Tang Xuewu but were afraid to socialize with her due to the Old Master’s authority now felt free to do so.

Two visitors arrived at the Tang family’s small courtyard.

"Big Brother, I’ve come to play with you!" a five- or six-year-old child cried out, skipping into the yard.

The child’s little face was fair and tender like a porcelain doll, making her incredibly adorable. Dressed in a small white frock, she looked just like a little pixie. Seeing Qin Long, the girl gave a simple, sweet smile.

She was Old Master Tang’s maternal granddaughter, Xuexue. Lively, cute, and utterly innocent, she was the only one who had been willing to treat him as a friend all these years. He and the child were like brother and sister. However, because of the Old Master’s authority, Xuexue’s mother, Tang Yuehua, didn’t dare to interact frequently with her own niece, Xuewu, despite their closeness.

Tang Yuehua was the Old Master’s youngest daughter. She had become pregnant out of wedlock and given birth to Xuexue. No one knew who Xuexue’s father was. Some said he was a young master from overseas; others rumored he had already died from a terminal illness. Qin Long knew nothing of this.

"Xuexue, don’t bother Brother Long," a graceful woman in her late twenties gently chided her daughter.

"Okay, Mom." Xuexue, who had been playfully tussling with Qin Long, stopped and lowered her head.

"It’s all right, Aunt Yuehua. Xuexue is my good friend," Qin Long said, opening his arms for a hug. "Come on, let Big Brother give you a hug."

Hearing this, Xuexue immediately scampered over and began frolicking in Qin Long’s arms.

"Aunt Yuehua," Tang Xuewu asked, "why does Xuexue, who’s normally so quiet, love playing with Qin Long so much?"

Tang Yuehua stroked her hair, looking somewhat embarrassed, and didn’t answer. It’s surely because Qin Long was once simple-minded, which made him easy for children to communicate with. That’s why Xuexue loves clinging to him.

"A’Long, watch Xuexue for a while. I’m going shopping with my aunt, and we’ll have a chat," Tang Xuewu said, winking at Qin Long.

"Okay, don’t worry." Qin Long nodded at her, gently stroking Xuexue’s forehead.

"Big Brother, I brought you something yummy!" Once her mother was gone, Xuexue pulled a carton of chocolate milk from the front of her dress and gently placed it in Qin Long’s hand. "This was my reward from the teacher for getting a perfect score in my Language Arts class. I saved it especially for you," Xuexue said with the utmost seriousness.

A tremor went through Qin Long’s body, and he tenderly stroked Xuexue’s hair. During his three years as a simpleton, he had learned what it felt like to be protected. Even little Xuexue would sneak him food and stand up for him when he was being bullied. A child’s affection is the purest and most sincere.

"Big Brother, Mom said you aren’t a fool anymore," Xuexue murmured, nestled in his arms, her voice soft and childlike. "Is it true?"

"Big Brother just remembered a few things from the past," Qin Long said with a smile, gently tapping Xue’er’s nose.

"Now that you remember things, will you dislike Xuexue? Will you not want to play with me anymore?" Xuexue asked, her little hands clenched nervously, her eyes turning red.

"No, of course not," Qin Long gently reassured her with a nod. "Big Brother just remembered some old memories. I’ll always play with Xuexue."

Xuexue smiled happily and began chattering about her friends.

"Oh my, what happened to your arm?" Qin Long suddenly noticed three angry red marks on her arm, as if she had been scratched.

At his question, Xuexue immediately lowered her head, her eyes darting away. Only when she saw Qin Long’s expression turn serious did she finally speak.

"Brother, promise you won’t tell Mom, okay?" she whispered. "My classmate in the row behind me was mocking me, calling me a fatherless bastard. He tried to steal my things, and when I wouldn’t let him, he hit me and pulled my pigtails."

"He poked my arm with his fork, so I bit him," she blurted out in a rush. "His mom told my mom to take him to the doctor and said something about getting a rabies shot. His mom is really scary, and now I don’t even want to go to school. Mom said their family is really powerful and lives in a huge house."

As she spoke, tears began to stream down her face.

"Xuexue, don’t cry," Qin Long said gently, wiping away her tears. "Brother will go teach them a lesson for you." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"You’re not lying to me, are you, Brother Long?" Xuexue asked. She then gave him a soft kiss on the cheek before slowly drifting off to sleep.

After Xuexue went home, Tang Xuewu was lying on her bed, video chatting with her best friend, Lin Yanrou.

"You’re not kidding, are you, Rourou? Are you really leaving the service and coming back to Jiangzhong?" Tang Xuewu’s excited, coquettish voice rang out.

"As soon as this final review is approved, I’ll be on my way back," came Lin Yanrou’s cheerful laughter.

But even through the laughter, Tang Xuewu sensed a hint of regret and immediately pressed her.