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Chapter 849: Don't Worry Unnecessarily

Although Tang Jianhua was smiling, his heart was filled with gratitude towards his brother-in-law.

Over the years, he has known exactly how much his brother-in-law has helped him.

Even his relatives on Tang's side said that Tang Jianhua must have accumulated some good karma in his past life to be able to meet such a brother-in-law in this life.

Back then, Tang Jianhua was just a low-level employee in the county's Bureau of Commerce, while the Zeng family was already considered extremely wealthy. Despite this, they didn't look down on Tang Jianhua's ordinary family background at all. With the strong support of his brother-in-law, he married Zeng Hong.

After their marriage, it goes without saying that the younger brother arranged and gave advice on their work and business. Moreover, after their daughter Tang Ruixuan was born, the younger brother doted on her like a precious jewel, helping to raise her from a young age. Even now, their daughter is extremely close to this uncle.

At that time, he had just arrived in Shanghai. The house and car were gifts from his brother-in-law, and he couldn't refuse them. Tang Jianhua could feel that his brother-in-law was genuinely good to them. He had also learned some things about his brother-in-law's childhood from his wife, Zeng Hong. However, he always thought that those things were not enough to make his brother-in-law treat his parents-in-law's family so well. Perhaps there were other reasons, but he still couldn't find out the reason.

Now the restaurant's business is growing bigger and bigger, and more and more customers are coming and going, including some prominent figures in Shanghai. But all of these people treat Tang Jianhua with great respect. If it weren't for his brother-in-law, how could Tang Jianhua, a small restaurant owner, be qualified to sit and chat with those people? He himself knows that they are only being polite to him because of his brother-in-law. Otherwise, who would he be?

His former friends all envied him. Not only was his wife virtuous and capable, but she also gave birth to a beautiful and intelligent daughter. His business was growing bigger and bigger, and he basically had nothing to worry about. Even if he did have something to worry about, his brother-in-law would solve it in no time if he found out.

They must have been blessed with good karma in their past life to have such a wonderful brother-in-law.

Just then, a voice beside him interrupted Tang Jianhua's thoughts: "Brother-in-law, what are you thinking about? We haven't had a drink yet, have we? Come on, let's have a drink together."

Tang Jianhua turned around and saw his brother-in-law holding a cup, about to drink with him.

He quickly picked up his glass: "You've had quite a bit tonight. Family, we'll just have a little bit." He meant just a few sips.

As a result, his brother-in-law clinked glasses with him and downed the whole cup in one gulp. That cup was worth five qian (a unit of weight), so two cups would be one liang (another unit of weight).

Tang Jianhua didn't dare to delay and quickly finished the wine in his glass.

After finishing his drink, he immediately urged his brother-in-law, "Hurry up and eat some vegetables. That hot and sour fish soup can help you sober up. Drink more of it while it's hot."

Huang Xiaochuan smiled and nodded to indicate that he understood. At this moment, Tang Jianhua asked, "Why didn't Professor Chen come tonight?"

Huang Xiaochuan knew that Tang Jianhua was talking about Chen Zhe, so he replied, "I called him, but his wife Cheng Ling is trying to conceive, so she can't drink alcohol lately, and I didn't bring him along."

"I see!" Tang Jianhua nodded.

The group ate and chatted until after 9 p.m. After saying goodbye to each other in front of the hotel, Huang Xiaochuan arranged for cars to take the three couples, Ma Yifeng, An Cheng, and Jiao Zhiyong, home before saying goodbye to Tang Jianhua.

"Brother-in-law, then we'll head back."

Yu Xiang also politely said goodbye to Tang Jianhua.

Tang Jianhua waved his hand: "Be careful on the road!"

After seeing everyone off, Tang Jianhua realized it was almost time and asked the driver to take him home.

By the time he got home, it was almost ten o'clock. Usually at this time, Zeng Hong would be lying in bed watching Korean dramas.

As soon as I entered, I saw Zeng Hong sitting in the living room.

Tang Jianhua asked proactively, "What's wrong? Were you waiting for me?"

"Why are you so late?" Zeng Hong frowned as she looked at the man who reeked of alcohol. Zeng Hong had just returned from her parents' home. She had received a call from her elderly mother before leaving get off work, so she went straight there after get off work.

"Xiao Chuan, Yu Xiang, and a few friends went to the restaurant for dinner last night. They invited me to have a few drinks with them. I saw them all off before coming back," Tang Jianhua explained to Zeng Hong.

"Xiao Chuan and Yu Xiang are having dinner at the shop tonight? They're together?" Hearing the man's words, Zeng Hong was a little surprised. Could it be that what her mother told her that afternoon was a lie?

Tang Jianhua was also confused by Zeng Hong's question. Isn't it normal for a brother-in-law and his wife to be together? What's wrong with her? Tang Jianhua had already drunk some alcohol and his mind was a little foggy. Zeng Hong's question made him even more confused.

Having been married for over a decade, Zeng Hong could tell from Tang Jianhua's expression that her husband was still unaware of that matter.

Zeng Hong had the man sit next to her, then asked him, "Tell me, what were Xiao Chuan and Yu Xiang's behavior like at dinner tonight?"

"What behavior? It's perfectly normal behavior, what's wrong? Tell me!" Tang Jianhua was getting impatient. He could have explained it clearly, but he insisted on doing this.

Zeng Hong then explained the situation: "Before I got off work, my mom called and asked me to come home, so I went after get off work! I didn't expect my parents to tell me."

Zeng Hong told Tang Jianhua the whole story about Huang Xiaochuan's desire for Huang Ruiying to also have half of his inheritance rights.

After hearing Zeng Hong's description, Tang Jianhua was stunned. He couldn't understand it at all. If that were the case, his brother-in-law and Yu Xiang should have had a fight, right? But why did they seem like nothing had happened tonight? And they even went home together as usual? Were they putting on an act? Was it necessary?

Tang Jianhua felt like his brain was about to crash.

"Then tell me about what happened tonight." Seeing that the man couldn't come up with anything, Zeng Hong simply asked Tang Jianhua to recall what happened during dinner.

"I really didn't realize it. Xiao Chuan called me this afternoon and said he was going to have dinner with Professor Ma and a few others, and asked me to make the arrangements. Of course, I would have taken it seriously."

"Get to the point quickly." Zeng Hong complained that Tang Jianhua was too rambling after drinking and never got to the main issue.

"Xiao Chuan and Professor Ma arrived first, while Yu Xiang came alone. She said she sent Xiao Dong and Xiao Duo to her parents' house first before coming. The two of them talked normally; I didn't see them arguing at all. Moreover, during the meal, Xiao Chuan even told a few jokes, and Yu Xiang laughed along with everyone. That's great!" Tang Jianhua thought about it but couldn't think of anything unusual.

Zeng Hong was also puzzled. After get off work, her mother called her home and talked about her younger brother's plan to leave half of his property to Huang Ruiying. She also mentioned that her aunt and uncle were strongly opposed to it.

After learning the whole story, she couldn't understand why her brother would do such a thing. She also agreed with her uncle and aunt's opinion that a daughter should be given a generous dowry in the future, so why leave half of the property to her? Wouldn't that be giving money to someone from another family?

The couple studied it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Finally, Tang Jianhua said, "Alright, let's not worry about it anymore. Xiao Chuan and Yu Xiang are really fine tonight. If they had a fight, I would definitely be able to tell. Besides, this is their business, so let's not get involved."

Zeng Hong thought about it and realized that what the man said made sense. Since the couple could act as usual that night, it meant that nothing was wrong and there was nothing to worry about.

Thinking of this, she looked at the man, sniffed, and then said with a look of disgust, "Oh my, look at the smell on you. Go take a shower and change all your clothes."

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