Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 227 - 228 Xuewu Has No Time!

Tang Sen, Tang Xuewu’s second uncle, glared at Qin Long, his teeth clenched in fury. The other Tang Family members also looked on impatiently, scowling at Tang Xuewu.

"I don’t trust any of you," she said coldly. "I only feel safe when Qin Long is with me. If you all truly cared for him, would I have to be like this?"

Tang Xuewu was being unusually blunt today, directly rebuffing her second uncle.

"Tang Xuewu, how dare you talk to my dad like that?" Tang Yuxiang, who was sitting nearby, slammed his hand on the table and roared.

"That’s enough, Yuxiang! No more nonsense!" the Family Head snapped, glaring at his grandson. Tang Yuxiang immediately bit back his anger and fell silent.

The Family Head cleared his throat and scanned the room. "The Aixue Group. Have you all heard of them? What are your thoughts?"

"Grandpa, we must have someone make contact with such a major corporation. It would be best if we could secure a partnership with them," one family member said.

"I agree with Yuxiang’s view," another added. "The Aixue Group is clearly a large corporation with a powerful background. Now that they’ve just set up in Jiangzhong, we have to cooperate with them as soon as possible and ride their coattails."

"That’s right. We should send a representative to visit the Aixue Group. We might really get a chance to work with them."

"As an outside enterprise looking to establish itself in Jiangzhong, the Aixue Group will need to partner with reputable local families and companies. Our Tang Family has been rooted in Jiangzhong for fifty years; we’re definitely a well-established name."

Qin Long saw right through the Tang Family’s intentions. They saw the powerful Aixue Group and were desperate to cooperate. But whether they could actually secure that connection was another matter entirely.

"Exactly. The Aixue Group’s opening bid was five hundred million. They’re clearly planning to make a huge splash in Jiangzhong."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Tang Family. We must do everything possible to get on good terms with them."

"We need to move quickly and do whatever it takes to build a relationship with the Aixue Group."

The Family Head made an immediate decision: the Tang Family’s businesses had to find an opportunity to connect with the Aixue Group and get on their good side. If it meant they could secure a partnership, he would even be willing to get on his knees.

"Grandpa, I will do everything in my power to make this happen," Tang Yuxiang eagerly volunteered, his excitement palpable.

"Yuxiang, are you sure you can handle it?" the Family Head asked, looking at him doubtfully. Although he was very fond of Tang Yuxiang, he was well aware of his grandson’s limitations. He could handle trivial, perfunctory tasks, but the Aixue Group was a serious matter that couldn’t be treated lightly. Tang Yuxiang was very likely to end up making a fool of himself.

"Don’t worry, Grandpa!" Seeing the Family Head’s hesitation, Tang Yuxiang immediately slapped his thigh and declared earnestly. Even if I can’t pull it off myself, I can’t let anyone else snatch this chance. Besides, I can always ask Young Master Wang for help. If I succeed, I’ll be the most impressive person in the Tang Family!

"Don’t worry, Grandpa, I’ll help my brother," Tang Chuchu chimed in, patting her chest in a show of support. "Besides, many of my classmates know powerful people. We can definitely do it."

"Chuchu, Yuxiang, it’s not that..." The Family Head was still conflicted, his gaze involuntarily drifting to Tang Xuewu.

At that moment, Tang Xuewu was also hoping her grandfather would give her the chance. She was eager to make a contribution to the family. First, she could genuinely help the Tang Family’s standing improve. Second, if her status rose, Qin Long’s life would become easier, and he would no longer be at the mercy of their relatives’ bullying. For these reasons, Tang Xuewu was determined to take on this task.

"Xuewu, perhaps you could take on this task..." the Family Head began, looking at her with expectation.

Just as Tang Xuewu was about to stand and accept, Qin Long pulled her back and flatly rejected the offer on her behalf.

"I’m sorry, but Xuewu needs to help me with my leg."

"You!"

The Tang Family members were all incensed by his words. Even Tang Xuewu’s expression soured.

Has Qin Long lost his mind? Why can’t he just quietly be a kept man instead of jumping out and causing trouble? He has no ambition of his own, and now he won’t even let his fiancée pursue hers?

"Qin Long, what is the meaning of this?" the Family Head demanded, his face showing a flash of anger.

"I made myself perfectly clear," Qin Long replied, casually brushing a loose hair from his clothes. "The Aixue Group won’t give the Tang Family the time of day. It doesn’t matter who you send."

The Aixue Group was his ace in the hole for protecting Tang Xuewu after he recovered. When the Tang Family eventually cast her out, she could go directly to the Aixue Group to realize her ambitions. Therefore, he would not allow the Tang Family to have any connection with them whatsoever.

"What the hell are you babbling about!" Tang Yuxiang shot back, earning nods of approval from the others. "Our Tang Family was once a top-tier family in Jiangzhong, extremely prestigious. Even though we’re not what we used to be, we’re still a leader among Jiangzhong’s long-standing enterprises. The Aixue Group will definitely be interested in a company like ours. What would a cripple like you know? Stop your nonsense!"

The family reasoned that while the Aixue Group was wealthy, it knew nothing about the local landscape. To expand, it would have to partner with a reputable local company to find business opportunities more quickly. Though the Tang Family’s power had waned, it was still an established business. Furthermore, with the prestige from Tang Rulan’s era, its reputation was something other companies couldn’t match. It seemed highly likely that the Aixue Group would want to cooperate with them. Qin Long pouring cold water on their plans had clearly provoked the entire family.

But Qin Long paid them no mind. He turned to Tang Xuewu and said with utmost seriousness, "Xuewu, listen to me. There’s really no need for you to get involved in these muddy waters. Why take on a thankless task?"

Seeing his incredibly earnest expression, Tang Xuewu let out a helpless sigh. "Qin Long, this..."

Looking at his serious expression, it was as if he sensed something was wrong. Perhaps it’s better not to fight for this opportunity after all.

She turned back to the Family Head. "Grandfather, I do have to help Qin Long with his leg treatment soon. I don’t have the time."

Although she was reluctant, she chose to listen to Qin Long.

"Oh, alright then..." the Family Head sighed in disappointment.

Everyone stared at Tang Xuewu as if she were an idiot. This was a godsent opportunity for merit, and she was throwing it away on the word of a fool?

"How brilliant. You two truly are a match made in heaven—a pair of fools." Tang Yuxiang couldn’t stop himself from sneering at Qin Long and Tang Xuewu. He was ecstatic. Now there was no one left to compete with him.

Just then, a middle-aged female director in a black pencil skirt hurried over. "Family Head, I have an important discovery!" she called out urgently.

"Where are your manners? Didn’t you think to knock?" Tang Yuxiang raised an eyebrow and immediately berated her. "And can’t you see we’re in the middle of a private Tang Family meeting?" He had been so close to securing the Aixue Group matter, and now this director had to barge in.

The director looked somewhat embarrassed but held up the tablet in her hand. "Young Master Yuxiang, it’s regarding an announcement from the Aixue Group."

"What is it?" Tang Yuxiang demanded.