Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Chapter 455: Chapter 51 Enchantress Takes Charge

Zhao Yuanzhen and Lin Ning’s parents had actually heard about their son’s amorous affairs in Jinling for some time. The main concern arose last year when there were rampant rumors that the Zhenhai Team was a harem team; it was the talk of the town and very troubling for them both.

They asked their daughter, Yan Jing, who said that the Zhenhai Team indeed had many beautiful sisters, but it wasn’t Yan Yu who was pursuing them. Instead, it seemed like they were all somewhat interested in Yan Yu.

As a result, the unease of Yan Yu’s parents deepened, for if a man likes many women, he might still restrain himself due to a sense of morality; but if many women like the same man, the situation is often much more dangerous, because the man would have a natural excuse: “It’s you girls who initiated it,” which allows him to shed any concerns or restraints of conscience and morality.

Now that they saw their son bringing a girl home, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

They finally saw some results, which was good.

Having a steady girlfriend was better than wandering among a group of girls.

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Thinking this way, they grew very fond of Zhao Yuanzhen.

“Yuanzhen!” Lin Ning’s mother called from the kitchen, “Come and try the lamb.”

“Okay!” Zhao Yuanzhen was overjoyed and somewhat flattered. After all, at the team villa, although there was food to eat, the right to taste-test always belonged to Yan Yu, because Lin Ning was worried that if Zhao Yuanzhen took a bite and found it delicious, she would linger in the kitchen and refuse to leave.

Lin Ning’s mother… no, my mother loves me!

Seeing Zhao Yuanzhen stand up happily, Yan Yu’s father also perceived the nuances.

This prospective daughter-in-law, she really loves good food.

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Liking to eat wasn’t a flaw, especially when she put on weight in all the right places and not so much in the wrong ones; her genetics were quite excellent. The ancients said “a big buttocks is good for childbearing,” actually referring to a large pelvis reducing the risk of difficult childbirth, and Yan Yu’s father didn’t have many requirements for a daughter-in-law—just harmony between them and the ability to bear and raise children would suffice.

Zhao Yuanzhen met these criteria well, so Yan Yu’s father had no dissatisfaction with her, and he said to Yan Yu:

“With such a good girl, you should hold on tight.”

“How can you tell she’s a good girl?” Yan Yu asked curiously.

Yan Yu’s father didn’t answer directly but said instead:

“Remember Uncle Zhang you saw when you were young? His son’s girlfriend, on her first day visiting his home, started discussing at length their local customs and how much dowry in cash and gold she expected, nearly driving him and his wife mad.”

Yan Yu couldn’t help but chuckle.

Of course, a Demonic Sect Enchantress was not someone easy to handle, and definitely not the type to say “as long as you love me, I can give up everything else.” It’s just that while ordinary women loved money, she didn’t—what she valued was strength alone, in which aspect I was somewhat of a billionaire.

“Also, her parents are no longer around,” Yan Yu’s father continued. “It’s not pleasant to say, but after getting married, it indeed saves us a lot of trouble. Some in-laws can be very difficult to deal with, demanding a hefty bride price before the wedding, needing to manage finances after marrying, and secretly earning money to support the family. Your girlfriend, having no parents, wouldn’t bring these kinds of problems.”

“She’s not my girlfriend,” Yan Yu said.

“She could be,” Yan Yu’s father spoke.

Yan Yu was at a loss for words; how had it come to selection already? What happened to the freedom to choose whom to love?

Seeing that he did not respond, Yan Yu’s father knew he was internally rejecting the idea. He glanced towards the kitchen, then lowered his voice to say:

“Did your mother tell you to be careful not to make someone pregnant? You don’t have to listen to her, just go ahead and have children. Even getting a marriage certificate after getting pregnant is fine, we’ll help you take care of the child.”

“I have my own plans,” Yan Yu declined tactfully.

“The other girls in your team, stop seeing them in private,” Yan Yu’s father warned him further. “Don’t think you can keep a fishpond and pick the best one—those girls might’ve already formed a group. Whatever you whisper to one, the others will know soon enough.”

“Dad,” Yan Yu, annoyed by the conversation, decided to be upfront. “To be honest, I don’t want to be in a relationship right now.”

“Of course, I know that,” Yan Yu’s father said. “When I was young and surrounded by women, I wouldn’t be in a hurry to settle down either. But have you ever considered that if you don’t date, they might, and cultivation talent can be passed on to children. Maybe the higher-ups will arrange blind dates for them at any time and before you know it, they’ll all be taken. What will you do then?”

“If that’s the case, I can rest easy,” Yan Yu said. “Zhao Sister definitely won’t go on blind dates with someone else, don’t worry.”

“Is it a done deal?” Yan Father was somewhat shocked.

But thinking about it more carefully, Zhao Yuanzhen, having no parents or family, must have lacked love from a young age. It’s normal for her to give her all to someone she likes when she finally finds an object of affection.

The son planned to keep her as a backup, which sounded somewhat dishonorable, but Yan Father couldn’t control too much and could only say tactfully:

“Don’t let her down.”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Yan Yu raised his hands in surrender. “I promise not to let her down, alright now?”

“You promise not to let down whom?” Zhao Yuanzhen just came back from the kitchen, still holding a plate of lamb, feasting heartily.

“You’re not dipping it in soy sauce?” Yan Yu was surprised.

“No need, can’t even taste a hint of gamey flavor.” Zhao Yuanzhen put the plate on the coffee table and asked, “Uncle, do you want some?”

“No, thanks. You eat,” Yan Father waved his hand and said, “We’ve been eating lamb for a few days now.”

Yan Jing also happened to return to the living room and was startled upon hearing Yan Father’s words: I just told sister-in-law how rare this lamb is, and dad, you’re tearing down my act!

Luckily, Zhao Yuanzhen didn’t seem to notice and picked up another rib with bone, asking Yan Yu:

“Want some?”

“Without soy sauce, I won’t eat it,” Yan Yu said.

“What a pity.” Zhao Yuanzhen gloated, continuing to gnaw on the meat.

“Aren’t you going to get me some soy sauce?” Yan Yu glared and chastised.

“I won’t get it for you, you have hands and feet,” Zhao Yuanzhen shook her head playfully, looking adorable. “Get it yourself.”

“Dad, look,” Yan Yu turned to Yan Father and said, “This is her character.”

“She’s right, go get it yourself,” Yan Father also glared and said.

In Yan Father’s eyes, a future daughter-in-law who still cared to serve her son while eating lamb was already behaving appropriately. On the other hand, it seemed somewhat greedy for Yan Yu to not only expect the lamb served to him but also demand the soy sauce to be brought to him.

Seeing that her father-in-law was siding with her, Zhao Yuanzhen was instantly overjoyed and thought to herself:

“What the heck! I was worried that the little thief’s parents would side with him, but it turns out they are so understanding! Besides, Jingjing is so well-behaved and sensible, how could her parents be difficult to get along with? Clearly, in this family, only the little thief is the odd one out. With just a little trick, I’m sure to win the favor of my in-laws, isolating the little thief!”

With this thought, a scene formed in her head:

She saw old Yan Father and Yan Mother surrounded by grandchildren. After a few words to Yan Yu, if his attitude was slightly disrespectful, she would scold him sternly. Then Yan Father, Yan Mother, little sister, and daughters would all join in, unanimously accusing Yan Yu of being… Ah, beautiful! That scene was simply too beautiful!

Compared to the last time trying to isolate Yan Yu among her sisters in the Zhenhai Team, and instead being broken up by his divisive tactics, this plan seemed much more feasible.

A pack of little vixens worrying about their Daoist couple couldn’t compare to in-laws and a little sister – one’s own flesh and blood!

With this in mind, Zhao Yuanzhen made up her mind.

I’ll flatter and please in every possible way, turning the little thief’s parents and sister into my own parents and sister!

This Yan Family might not necessarily be unable to bear the Zhao name!