Lin Suyun had no idea what Xiao Longyang was thinking.
Otherwise, she would have bought him a gift herself and had him give it to her grandmother tomorrow.
Now that Xiao Longyang had readily agreed, Lin Suyun left.
Because he was merely a live-in son-in-law, she didn't believe he would dare to deceive her. She was sure he wouldn't dare to give her something worthless.
Xiao Longyang whistled as he walked away from the Lin family, not knowing where he was going.
No one cared about the whereabouts of a useless live-in son-in-law, which was why Xiao Longyang left so brazenly.
Sometimes, being open and aboveboard was better than sneaking around; it aroused less suspicion.
Si Jinyan, of course, had ways to track Xiao Longyang. Money was truly omnipotent at times.
Xiao Longyang had no way of knowing that a genuine passerby was reporting his movements to someone else.
Si Jinyan had arranged for people in the directions Xiao Longyang might go, bribing passersby with five hundred yuan beforehand.
A normal person might not do something for a mere one or two hundred yuan.
But five hundred yuan just to keep an eye out for someone for a few minutes was a huge profit.
Si Jinyan's subordinates were observant and specifically targeted people who dressed ordinarily and looked like they'd be tempted by a small gain.
Therefore, although Xiao Longyang noticed people looking at him, he didn't suspect anything because these people were indeed just passersby.
If someone were observing him, they wouldn't be so unprofessional.
It was perfectly normal to be glanced at on the street.
Xiao Longyang was now heading to an antique shop he hadn't visited in a long time.
He had been there once before, and there were truly good items.
Xiao Longyang intended to browse. With two hundred thousand yuan, if he could find something worth millions, he could save face for his "Asura" persona.
"Report to Young Master Yun, Xiao Longyang is currently in an antique shop, seemingly looking for a good item to present to Old Madam Lin for her birthday."
"Young Master Yun, do you require us to interfere and disrupt Xiao Longyang's plan?"
Si Jinyan, who was sitting opposite Xiao Longyang in the shop, asked while on the phone.
"Also, after connecting with the Zhao Corporation's database, we discovered that Xiao Longyang appeared at the Lin family three years ago, and all previous records are false."
"His true identity is the master of the Asura Hall, Xiao Longyang, whom our Zhao Corporation has been dealing with for years."
"Our Zhao Corporation once tried to recruit Xiao Longyang, but he directly refused us to our faces."
Zhao Yunhai fell silent for a moment. He hadn't expected it to be Asura, not Dragon King.
"Find a way to swap the treasure Xiao Longyang picks out."
After speaking, Zhao Yunhai hung up the phone directly.
Tomorrow's Lin Old Madam's birthday banquet would be quite lively.
Zhao Yunhai smiled without saying a word.
...
The next day.
Because Zhao Yunhai was present to lend support, the Yang family also sent people to attend the birthday banquet.
If Zhao Yunhai hadn't come, the Yang family wouldn't have lowered themselves to attend the Lin family's celebration.
The Lin family's status had plummeted after the death of the previous family head, dropping from the second-largest family in Luoyang to the fourth.
The ranking wasn't solely based on economic strength but also on local influence.
However, for a woman to manage such a large enterprise without it collapsing was a feat, and Old Madam Lin and Lin Suyun were secretly admired by many.
At this moment, Old Madam Lin was beaming, looking as if she was experiencing a final surge of vitality before her end.
Having the family's support was the most glorious moment of her life.
"Please come in, please come in."
Old Madam Lin smiled at everyone, unable to contain her joy.
Lin Suyun supported her grandmother, fearing she might fall if she got too excited.
"Wishing Old Madam Lin longevity and good health."
Because Zhao Yunhai was present, Yang Hui was the one sent by the Yang family to offer birthday wishes.
The people from the Yang family following Yang Hui placed the gifts aside.
These valuable items were all listed, and the Yang family's gift list was the most expensive among all the guests.
Old Madam Lin didn't dare to put on airs in front of Yang Hui; she knew her place and personally led Yang Hui to Zhao Yunhai.
"I didn't expect the Yang family to send you."
Zhao Yunhai motioned for Yang Hui to sit beside him upon seeing her.
There was a good show to watch soon, and this was the best vantage point.
Zhao Yunhai glanced at the person behind Yang Hui. The man, under his gaze, quickly averted his eyes. Zhao Yunhai saw through the Yang family's subtle intentions at a glance.
They were hoping Yang Hui would spend more time with him, perhaps if he were still young and virile, he might do something to her.
Then, if she became pregnant, it would lead to a marriage, and the matter would be settled even sooner.
If it wasn't settled, accidents could always happen.
However, the Yang family's intentions weren't excessive, and Zhao Yunhai couldn't be bothered to dwell on it. If one couldn't even control their desires, they wouldn't amount to much.
"How does it feel to be home?" Zhao Yunhai pinched Yang Hui's cheek.
Yang Hui leaned her head on Zhao Yunhai's shoulder, her face flushing slightly. "My parents told me to spend more time with you and not to come home too often."
"Hahaha... Your parents are truly amusing."
Zhao Yunhai chuckled, causing Yang Hui to bury her face in his shoulder.
Xiao Longyang, who had just arrived from outside, looked over upon hearing the laughter.
Then, his eyes lit up at the woman beside Zhao Yunhai. He leaned closer to his wife and asked curiously, "Who is this woman?"
"Don't ask about things you shouldn't. That's my cousin-in-law."
Lin Suyun glared at him fiercely.
"No wonder she's so beautiful. So, she's the legitimate daughter of the Yang family."
Xiao Longyang exclaimed in realization, his flirtatious nature never changing. "Such a beautiful woman, doesn't she know how much of a philanderer your cousin is?"
"Watch your mouth. What does my cousin's business have to do with you? You should sort out your own affairs first."
Lin Suyun's dangerous gaze fixed on him. Seeing him empty-handed, her expression darkened. "Where's the gift I gave you money to buy?"
"All two hundred thousand yuan has been spent."
Xiao Longyang seemed pleased with himself, with a smug look as if he had accomplished something remarkable.
"Spent? Did you gamble it away?"
Lin Suyun found Xiao Longyang's demeanor disgusting. Given the occasion, she restrained herself from acting.
"Don't worry, wife, I'll definitely make you proud at this banquet."
Xiao Longyang grinned and took out a jade pendant from his pocket.
However, the cord looked very cheap, a dark green string. The jade pendant was carved with a Buddha statue, making it look like a fake.
Lin Suyun, despite her extensive experience, couldn't help but slap him when she saw the jade pendant.
"Xiao Longyang, is this how you repay my Lin family?"
The crisp sound of the slap and the sharp scolding instantly drew everyone's attention, and the scene fell silent.
"Look, the show is starting."
Zhao Yunhai nudged his arm, signaling Yang Hui to look up quickly.