When Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng worked together to put a sumptuous meal on the dining table, Nangong Honghu was quite surprised and genuinely gratified.

For him, this table full of delicacies was secondary; the key was seeing Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng working together harmoniously without tiring, which put his mind at ease more than anything else.

Just as the three of them sat down to enjoy this rare family meal, suddenly there was the sound of a car parking outside the old house.

"Who else is here now?"

Nangong Honghu slightly frowned.

He invited Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng to the old house today purely because he missed them and wanted to have a meal together, so he didn't want to be disturbed. Why did people have to come at this critical moment?

As soon as he finished speaking, a few people walked into the courtyard.

It was none other than Uncle Nangong Jinming, Zhao Chunhua, and their daughter and son-in-law, Nangong Yan and Jin Shixiang!

Jiang Feng hadn't seen this family for a long time either.

Ever since Nangong Honghu fell ill, they had brought Nangong Yan to hold Jiang Feng accountable, and later a group of bigwigs led by Zhu Ge Yuheng came to support Jiang Feng. In the end, Jiang Feng even invited Murong Qian to perform surgery on the Old Man...

This repeatedly embarrassed this family, so they were infuriated and kept their distance from Jiang Feng, no longer causing trouble.

But now, this family also showed up, which was really untimely.

"Uncle!"

Seeing Nangong Jinming's family entering, Nangong Qingcheng instinctively stood up and called out.

Despite feeling discontent and estranged because of Uncle's family's actions, they were still family, and the necessary politeness and attitude had to be maintained.

"Hmm?!"

The four of them walked in, surprised to see Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng dining there.

Immediately, Zhao Chunhua sneered: "Oh! Who do we have here? Isn't it our capable man, the Nangong family's esteemed son-in-law Jiang Feng? You're so well-connected in society, how come you're back here eating with the Old Man? Aren't you afraid this small place can't accommodate someone as grand as you?"

Nangong Qingcheng frowned at her aunt's sarcastic words.

"Mom, what are you saying! Those connections? That's just dumb luck, hitting the jackpot!"

Nangong Yan coldly added another jab, her eyes filled with jealousy and malice as she stared intently at Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng: "Even calling Dr. Murong was through someone else's connections. It's laughable how some people think they're so important!"

"Alright, why are you all arguing as soon as you come in?"

Nangong Honghu put down his chopsticks calmly: "Isn't it silly for family to always be so awkward? Since you're here, come and have some. Xiao Feng and Qingcheng made this for me, come and try it!"

He despised the behavior and temperament of the second brother's family, but with another grandson-in-law, Jin Shixiang, present, he couldn't let the family's relationship become too strained. They had to at least maintain a façade of harmony.

"Jiang Feng made the food? I dare not eat it; hah, I'm afraid it might be poisoned!" Nangong Yan continued with her mockery.

"Cousin, how can you say that?"

Nangong Qingcheng finally couldn't hold back and exclaimed angrily!

"Fine, fine, we know you're close to him, always together. Can't I stop talking?"

Nangong Yan disdainfully mocked, then sat on the sofa and crossed her legs.

Jiang Feng frowned slightly.

If he didn't want to make things difficult for the Old Man and Nangong Qingcheng, he wouldn't have tolerated this troublesome family long ago!

On the other side, another grandson-in-law, Jin Shixiang, stood quietly on the side without speaking.

Unlike the brainless Nangong Jinming family, he didn't see Jiang Feng as the same useless live-in son-in-law as before.

After all, the strength and connections Jiang Feng repeatedly showcased were something he found intimidating.

However, to be fair, Nangong Yan was right; Jiang Feng's ability to gather a crowd and call for support was just sheer luck, having saved Chu Feifei.

And being able to invite Murong Qian was just taking advantage of someone else's influence, not his own ability.

Thinking of this, Jin Shixiang felt much more balanced.

"Why are you all here, not properly eating and talking so hostilely? Are you just here to upset me?"

Nangong Honghu said sternly.

"Dad, calm down; we're here with good news to share with you, two pieces of good news this time!"

Zhao Chunhua saw her father-in-law getting angry and quickly sought a way out, smiling apologetically.

Unlike Jiang Feng and Nangong Qingcheng, who didn't have future expectations of inheriting the Old Man's property; she couldn't afford to offend him.

"The first piece of good news is..."

"Mom, let me say it!"

Suddenly, Nangong Yan hopped up from the sofa, proudly strutting over with a boastful smile like a peacock: "Grandpa, you may not know, Shixiang was promoted to deputy section chief this morning!"

"He's a deputy at just over twenty, already a notable young talent in Binhai!"

With that, her face unabashedly showing off, she looked at Nangong Qingcheng defiantly and provocatively.

So what if I'm not as pretty as you? So what if your husband has had a few shining moments? He's still just a lowly security guard muddling along at your third-rate company, right?

But I'm different; I'm going to be an official's wife, my children will be second-generation officials, you'll always be beneath me, always inferior, stepped under my feet!

"It was just luck, a chance that happened to fall on me. A new leader appreciates me, I didn't expect it either~"

Jin Shixiang intentionally glanced at Nangong Qingcheng as he said with pretended modesty.

He was always eager to show off in front of Nangong Qingcheng and wouldn't miss the opportunity to do so.

"What's wrong with luck? Luck is part of ability too, my darling, don't be modest; I'll reward you well tonight, mwah~"

Now that's what you call working harmoniously as a couple!

Nangong Yan, unashamed in front of the elders present, flaunted her affection for Jin Shixiang.

However, Nangong Qingcheng found their cloying display nauseating.

Were they childish and superficial, or just pitiable in their inexperience?

Getting so pleased over a mere deputy section chief?

In comparison, Jiang Feng didn't even regard the wealthiest people in Binhai or the mega families in the Provincial City as anything special. The difference was... simply huge.

Worlds apart!

"Oh, that's one piece of good news, what's the second one?"

Nangong Honghu also found this family a bit too pretentious but still patiently asked.