Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080

"Although that may be the case, I don’t plan on settling down and starting a career yet."

Tang Ming shook his head, frowning as he spoke:

"Since you know my real identity, you should be able to tell that there’s nothing substantial between Su Xiaoxi and me. I’m just helping her as a shield to repay a kindness from before, which is why things look now."

"Precisely because we know this, we hope you can accept Lin Xue." Old Master Lin nodded repeatedly, speaking with hope:

"You can get engaged to Lin Xue first, and see how things develop later."

"Is that even possible?"

Tang Ming’s mouth twitched, and after thinking it over carefully, he realized the Lin Family wanted to attach themselves to the Tang Xin banner, so they wouldn’t be looked down upon by the Su Family or other factions in the future. As for the marriage, it didn’t really matter.

"The Su Family is playing the same game now. Whether or not there’s anything between you and Su Xiaoxi, they’ve been promoting you as the Su Family’s son-in-law."

Lin Qingfeng smiled wryly and said helplessly, "Even if you went out now and tried to say you were just acting with Su Xiaoxi, no one would believe you."

"Tang Xin, just agree. Since you agreed to the Su Family, wouldn’t it look bad if you turned us down?"

Lin Canghai looked at Tang Ming with a wicked grin: "And given our relationship, you should take care of my sister, right?"

"Take care of your uncle, this is all your doing."

Tang Ming glared fiercely at Lin Canghai, thinking if not for this guy dragging him into the Dark Group back then, things wouldn’t have turned out this way.

In the subsequent time, the three generations of the Lin Family took turns using soft and hard tactics on Tang Ming, eventually resorting to threats about being Su Xiaoxi’s shield, forcing Tang Ming to agree.

Once they got Tang Ming on board, the three men of the Lin Family were relieved. They took turns feasting with Tang Ming to express their gratitude for his help in winning the grand competition.

After eating and drinking their fill, in the evening, Tang Ming was sent back to the Su Family.

Seeing Tang Ming return, Su Xiaoxi, who was reading in the living room, didn’t mask her displeasure:

"You actually remembered to come back? I thought you’d have such fun outside you’d forget to return."

As he smelled the alcohol on himself, Tang Ming sobered up as soon as he saw Su Xiaoxi.

After his previous experience at the Su Family where he was drugged, he was cautious this time about how much he drank at the Lin Family. Once he got off the car, he used cultivation to expel the smell of alcohol, which was why he could refuse their offer to stay overnight.

He was truly afraid that if he drank too much, he’d wake up the next morning to find Lin Xue in his bed. The scene would be...

"Why does that sound so sour? Are you worried I’ll go out gallivanting?"

Tang Ming laughed mischievously as he sat down next to Su Xiaoxi, saying with a cheeky grin: "Even if I really got lost, you don’t need to worry because you still have a cucumber."

"You scoundrel, how dare you say that."

Hearing this, Su Xiaoxi got instantly angry and raised her hand to hit him.

"Do not be disrespectful."

At this moment, Old Master Su and Su Tianyu, having heard the commotion, rushed into the room and reproached angrily.

"As a young lady, don’t you know the virtues of obedience? How can you lay hands on your husband?"

Old Master Su scolded severely, with a stern face.

"Exactly, exactly! You should be serving your man well, not throwing a tantrum like a spoiled princess. You need to understand the principle of ’husband sings, wife follows’."

Su Tianyu quickly chimed in, admonishing earnestly.

Su Xiaoxi was stunned, then looked aggrieved. Growing up, neither her grandfather nor father had ever scolded her, and now they were reprimanding her because of this scoundrel, over what?

"It’s nothing, nothing, we’re just playing around."

Seeing Su Xiaoxi about to cry, Tang Ming quickly explained.

"You silly girl, even if you’re joking, you can’t be so careless. From now on, don’t yell at Tang Xin, understand?"

Su Tianyu reprimanded seriously again.

Su Xiaoxi’s eyes reddened with grievance as she looked at Su Tianyu and Old Master Su.

After all, she was the Su Family’s eldest daughter. Even if Tang Ming wasn’t the Su Family’s son-in-law, even if he was her boyfriend or fiancé.

He should still hold her in high regard, but now she’s expected to cater to him. Is the Su Family’s reputation really worth that little?

"Because Tang Xin has brought honor to our Su Family, and today he even beat Fu Tianyou from the Ming Group, that’s a skill."

Old Master Su snorted coldly, then looked at Tang Ming with a face full of emotion.

Su Xiaoxi was utterly shocked. Fu Tianyou was the leader of the Ming Group, and his status was on par with the family heads of several large families. Moreover, behind him was the huge power of the Ming Group.

Tang Ming actually beat Fu Tianyou and came out unscathed; it’s just incredibly unbelievable.

"Eh, how did you know?"

Tang Ming was slightly surprised. Just now, he was puzzled by the change in attitude from Old Master Su and Su Tianyu, but now he realized it was because of this.

"Haha, we have seen the video of you thrashing Fu Tianyou."

Su Tianyu laughed, rubbing his hands with excitement:

"I never expected you were so fierce. After beating Fu Tianyou, the leader of the Ming Group, you could still retreat unscathed. Probably no one else in the world could do that."

"Low profile, low profile, it was really just a mix of factors that came together, giving me the opportunity to teach that guy a lesson."

Tang Ming humbly looked down and chuckled, but his face displayed a proud expression, reflecting on how well he handled the matter.

"Don’t be modest. I’ve wanted to beat up Fu Tianyou for a long time but never had the chance or dared to act recklessly."

Su Tianyu expressed gratitude toward Tang Ming, speaking with relief:

"It’s not just me; people from several families wanted to hit him. But you were the only one who dared to act and still came out unscathed. It’s unbelievably satisfying."

"Haha, that’s right! For over a decade, our Dark Group faction and family forces have been oppressed by them. Now, we have risen for real."

Old Master Su sat back in the chair, laughing heartily: "We will no longer be low-key from now on."

Hearing this, Su Xiaoxi finally understood why her father and grandfather valued Tang Ming so much. This guy was way too ruthless, and what he did was even more so.

Thinking of this, Su Xiaoxi no longer spoke, knowing that in this situation, her father and grandfather would just side with Tang Ming, leaving her with no choice but to feel put out.

Following this, the Su father and grandfather continued praising Tang Ming, showering him with compliments and admiration.

After some more casual conversation, Tang Ming suddenly remembered what happened at the Lin Family, glanced at Su Xiaoxi, and hesitated as he spoke:

"Uncle Su, Old Master Su, there’s something I need to tell you in advance."

The Su family father and grandfather looked at Tang Ming with puzzlement.