CHAPTER 148: CHAPTER 143 I JUST FAINTED FROM ANGER BECAUSE OF YOUR DAD (FIRST UPDATE)

"Connie, this is You Jia."

Connie gave a polite smile, "Hello, Prince You Jia. I’ve heard a lot about you from Sister Ai Ni."

You Jia gave a gentlemanly bow, "Hello, Princess Connie. Ai Ni has often mentioned you to me as well."

Connie smiled and turned her head to look at Tong Aino. Before she could speak, her face flushed red, "Fifth Brother."

"Mm." Tong Aino responded indifferently with a simple "Mm" and gestured toward the sofa, "Take a seat."

Teng Qian’s mouth twitched slightly, muttering inwardly, "This brat!"

"Mom, the servant called to say you were sick. Where are you feeling unwell?" Angelina helped her mother-in-law to sit down and asked with concern.

Teng Tianxiang let out a cold snort, "Your mother is perfectly fine now! Earlier, she was faking illness to trick me!"

"I fainted earlier because your father made me so angry."

The elderly couple had opposing explanations, amusing everyone in the room into laughter.

"Ahem, ahem... let’s call a temporary truce for now. I have an announcement to make." Teng Aini spun happily around the living room, "My grandpa and dad have officially agreed to let me and You Jia get engaged!"

"Really?!" Teng Qian looked at his father in disbelief.

Teng Tianxiang gave him a sideways glance, "Your precious niece threatened me with her life! If I didn’t agree, she said I’d have to send a white-haired elder to bury a black-haired youth!"

"Ni’er, if threatening with your life works this well, why didn’t you use it earlier?" Tong Aino asked with a teasing smile.

Connie sneaked a glance at Tong Aino, her ears now as red as the tip of a peach.

"I didn’t want to die before. This time, I really meant it," Teng Aini pouted and said, "I just wanted to save grandpa and dad some face."

Tong Aino immediately understood his sister’s intention. He patted You Jia, who was sitting beside him, "Take good care of my sister from now on. If you ever let her suffer even a little, I’ll have my brother lead troops to level your entire base."

You Jia chuckled helplessly. This was the exact line his future father-in-law had said yesterday, and now his brother-in-law was repeating it again.

Teng Tianxiang glared disapprovingly, "What do you mean by chuckling so helplessly? Are you planning to trick Ai Ni into your hands and then make her suffer all the grievances you’ve endured in our family over the years?"

You Jia blinked his blue eyes and smiled, "Grandpa, over all these years, I’ve always cherished Ai Ni more than my own life. How could I ever bear to let her suffer even the slightest grievance?"

"You better make sure your words match your actions. Otherwise, you’re on your own!" Teng Tianxiang huffed and turned to Angelina, "Angelina, tell the kitchen to make something Ni’er likes to eat."

"Alright, I’ll go right away." Angelina smiled warmly and headed to the kitchen.

Teng Aini beamed at Connie, "You’ve graduated now. Come to Z Country with me for a few days. I’ll introduce you to my Fourth Sister-in-law; you two are about the same age and will definitely have a lot to talk about."

Connie paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Sure, as long as my mother lets me, I’ll go to Z Country with you."

Teng Qian laughed, "Ask your aunt to talk to your mother; she’ll definitely agree."

Tong Aino shot a displeased glance at his sister.

Teng Aini asked in confusion, "Fifth Brother, did I do something wrong?"

"Nothing wrong~ With Grandpa around, when would you ever be wrong!" Tong Aino smirked mischievously and looked at Teng Tianxiang with a playful expression, "Grandpa, would you say I’m right?"

"Brat, stop being so glib. Go show your useless blueprints to your uncle and see if there’s anything still needing improvement."

"Dad, Karen and I already looked them over. There’s absolutely nothing that needs improving. We’re old now; this is the era of the young. Aino has far surpassed us in this area."

"Nothing to improve?" Teng Tianxiang frowned slightly, "If there’s nothing to improve, then get production started quickly. Rui’er still needs a batch of weapons."

"Got it. I’ll arrange production immediately." Teng Qian nodded with a smile.

Ouyang Beilei handed her phone to her son, "Don’t listen to your dad. Arrange it tomorrow; first, check out Rui’er’s girlfriend."

"She sent you a photo!" Teng Qian laughed as he took the phone.

"It’s a video!" The old lady grinned.

Connie leaned in to look at the phone along with Teng Qian, "Uncle, Fourth Brother’s girlfriend is really beautiful!"

"Our Connie isn’t bad either," Teng Qian chuckled, "but I’ll admit, Rui’er does have good taste!"

Teng Aini felt contented and smiled. Praising her Fourth Sister-in-law made her even happier than being praised herself.

You Jia secretly held her hand. The two of them exchanged a glance and smiled. After so many years of perseverance, they’d finally taken another step toward their happy ending.

Teng Tianxiang glanced sideways at their tightly clasped hands, sighed, and reluctantly averted his gaze. In his heart, he cursed his son-in-law Long Che again. This scoundrel—amounting to nothing more than pushing a hedgehog onto him—would get a real earful next time they met.

"Call Mom, Dad, and Brother, so they don’t worry about you," Tong Aino noticed that Grandpa’s mood had soured and gave a subtle hint to his sister.

Teng Aini understood immediately. She quickly released You Jia’s hand and went into the study with her phone.

When Yi Luowa and Tong Airui were about to head out the door, Teng Aini’s call came through.

As soon as Yi Luowa heard that everything had gone smoothly on her end, she nearly jumped for joy.