Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 45 - 46: Apologizing in Person!

"If you knew a major figure like Elder Jiang, would Zhang Meide and his family still dare to be so smug in front of me?"

The memory of the day’s mockery made Zhang Meilan seethe with hatred. Zhang Meide had made countless sarcastic remarks to her face, all because of his connection to Li Mingjie, and he was unbearably pleased with himself.

"I do know Elder Jiang," Qin Long said after a moment’s thought.

"In your dreams," Zhang Meilan scoffed, not believing him for a second. "And I suppose I know the Mayor of Jiangzhong City?"

Qin Long sighed helplessly. Since she didn’t believe him, he couldn’t be bothered to explain. He would have, if it were Xuewu, but it didn’t matter with anyone else. Some truths could only be proven through action.

"I promised that whatever Xuewu wants, I will give her," Qin Long earnestly explained to Zhang Meilan. "Whether it’s money, power, or dignity, it’s all a piece of cake."

"You still dare say you’ll give Xuewu everything? We went to freeload a meal, and my brother nearly humiliated you to death! Look at Li Mingjie, then look at yourself!" Hearing Qin Long’s promise, Zhang Meilan found it utterly hilarious.

"He really doesn’t amount to much," Qin Long said, looking at her and waving his hand dismissively.

"My, my, still putting on airs? If you say he’s nothing, then what are you? With a single word, he can have Xuewu’s company shut down for an inspection. He can even arrange a job for you scooping manure. And you? You wouldn’t even dare to fart! If you’ve got the guts, why don’t you arrange for *him* to scoop shit at a dog kennel!" Zhang Meilan raged, jabbing a finger toward his face.

She then turned to go back to her room.

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the door.

"Sis?"

"Meilan, are you home?"

Zhang Meilan immediately recognized her brother Zhang Meide’s voice.

How did he find his way here?

Her face fell as she reluctantly walked to the door. "Meide, what brings you here? What’s the matter?"

Though irritated, Zhang Meilan still went out to greet them. Opening the door, she saw Li Mingjie standing at his side. Both of them wore strikingly sycophantic smiles and were holding Jiangnan Pu’er tea, renowned Lark cosmetics, and some aged Maotai liquor.

Has my stingy brother gone mad? The sun must have risen from the west! In all the years since her marriage, Zhang Meide had always visited her empty-handed. Even during the holidays, he would just buy some nearly expired gifts from the supermarket.

"Auntie..." Li Mingjie said with a bow and a fawning smile.

"Sis, you all left so suddenly... it just didn’t sit right with me!" Zhang Meide said. "Oh, right, is Qin Long home?"

"He’s home," Zhang Meilan replied. "I just gave him an earful. Please, come in and have some tea." Despite her confusion, she still played the part of a welcoming host.

"Then we’ll take you up on that." Zhang Meide led Li Mingjie inside, carrying the elegant gifts.

"Fourth Uncle, I can take care of Ah Long myself. We don’t need your help," Tang Xuewu said, stepping forward as soon as she saw them. She refused to let Qin Long be looked down upon like this. If it continued, she would definitely lose her temper.

"Xuewu, that’s all in the past," Zhang Meide said, lightly nudging Li Mingjie. "Besides, if we were to find a job, we would arrange a comfortable position for Young Master Qin. Mingjie will certainly do his utmost to help him."

Li Mingjie immediately took the cue. "Exactly! Young Master Qin’s business is my business. I’ll be sure to arrange something suitable—something easy and comfortable, like printing documents."

Their back-and-forth performance left Zhang Meilan completely bewildered. And Li Mingjie was addressing Qin Long as "Young Master Qin" with such unparalleled eagerness.

What the hell is going on?

Zhang Meilan remembered that when they left, Li Mingjie had still been cursing Qin Long. Not much time had passed, yet his attitude had undergone a drastic change. It was unbelievable.

"Auntie! I had a bit too much to drink earlier and said some awful things," Li Mingjie explained. "After some sobering soup, I came here specifically to apologize to you and Qin Long."

He didn’t mention a word about his new job scooping manure. He knew that if Qin Long was behind this, then Qin Long already knew the whole situation as clear as day. Mentioning it directly would seem too opportunistic and make things awkward for everyone. He just had to feign a sincere apology and earn Qin Long’s forgiveness.

"Keep the gifts," Qin Long said flatly, rejecting them outright. "I’m just a cripple who only enjoys Xuewu’s cooking. I’m not worthy of such expensive things from a big shot like you, Li Mingjie."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Meide’s and Li Mingjie’s faces flushed red. It felt as if they had been slapped across the face. Qin Long was completely ignoring them.

Zhang Meilan, not knowing what was happening, remained silent.

"Young Master Qin, I was an asshole! I’m not human! I hope a great man like you can overlook the transgressions of a lesser man like me," Li Mingjie pleaded. "We’re friends and family, after all! You have to help me."

He stood before Qin Long, bowing and scraping like a groveling dog.

"Friends and family?" Qin Long repeated with a cold, disdainful laugh.

"Yes, friends and family," Li Mingjie insisted with a placating smile. "You and Sister Xuewu are engaged, so you’ll be family sooner or later. Once I marry Yue’er, we’ll all be related, won’t we?"

"Weren’t you going to introduce a new boyfriend to Xuewu? I remember that."

Qin Long’s tone turned even colder. He could overlook mockery and insults directed at himself, but anyone who dared to desire Xuewu was unforgivable.

Li Mingjie realized Qin Long must have seen the covetous look in his eyes. Overwhelmed with regret, he wished he could beat himself up.

"Young Master Qin, Brother Long, just treat me like a fart and let me go, will you?" Li Mingjie clenched his fists, bowing his head in apology again and again.

"Say one more word, and you’ll lose the qualification to even scoop manure."

Qin Long shot him a frosty glare and then returned to his room.

At those words, Li Mingjie froze on the spot.

So it really was Qin Long’s doing!

But now, Qin Long despised him to the bone. All he could do was suppress his rage and wait for another opportunity to appease him.

Taking the hint, Zhang Meide and Li Mingjie quickly left. Tang Xuewu followed them out and placed the gifts back in their car. She had too much pride; even if she was struggling, she would never accept such things from others.

After they were gone, Zhang Meilan’s family stared after them in utter shock. Li Mingjie’s groveling attitude couldn’t possibly have come from a sincere apology.

Qin Long! He must have done something to Li Mingjie in secret!

They began to suspect Qin Long’s true capabilities, but no one said a word. They simply dispersed, lost in their own thoughts.

Meanwhile, Zhang Meilan was still pondering Qin Long’s words: everything Xuewu wanted, he would give her, whether it was money or power.

Could it be that this kid really is extraordinary? Maybe I shouldn’t be in such a rush to kick him out.

「The next day.」

「The General Manager’s office at the Tang Family’s company.」

Old Master Tang visited Tang Xuewu once again.

"Xuewu, have you considered it? Do you prefer Young Master Wang or Young Master Zhao?" Old Master Tang commanded, his eyes fixed on the newspaper beside him.

"Grandfather, Ah Long has really been changing," Tang Xuewu said. "Even that big order from the Yaolong Group was thanks to him. And yesterday, when we had dinner with Uncle, Manager Zhao was incredibly respectful toward him. They seem to have some sort of special connection."