Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 202 - 203: Zhang Meilan’s Doubts!

But when it mattered most, the very person he was trying to protect didn’t believe him. Tang Xuewu could understand Qin Long’s feeling of helplessness.

Qin Long was also touched by her empathy. Although he was a proud Heavenly Dragon, he still longed to be understood. If his brothers didn’t trust him, he would never be able to lead the Heavenly Dragon to invincibility.

"It’s really all right now, Xuewu. Don’t be sad." Qin Long gazed at Tang Xuewu with a smile.

"Mhm." Tang Xuewu smiled back, content.

After a moment’s pause, her confusion returned. "Qin Long, what exactly did you do in the past? I wouldn’t have doubted you otherwise. And why do you have so much money? Is it really a subsidy from the Grand Xia Nation?" Tang Xuewu couldn’t stop herself from questioning him.

"The money is mine," Qin Long admitted, though he was unable to explain further. "And none of it was obtained illegally. It’s all clean."

"Who would give a subsidy of fifty million?" Although Tang Xuewu wanted to trust Qin Long, his story was unbelievable.

"Actually, fifty million is just..." The money on Qin Long’s Golden Dragon Card amounted to tens, if not hundreds, of billions. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"I knew you were hiding something from me," Tang Xuewu said, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of playful pride as she deliberately pressed him for the truth. "Tell me everything today, alright? I promise I’ll never mistrust you again."

Qin Long saw through her little act and smiled helplessly. "Xuewu, this insignificant city of Jiangzhong is nothing to me. Even a first-rate family in Jiangzhong like the Wang Family, I could destroy them with a snap of my fingers if I wished. No one in Jiangzhong dares to defy my orders. I could become the Marquis of Jiangzhong anytime I want."

At this, Qin Long’s expression turned serious. Hearing his words, Tang Xuewu was instantly petrified. She remained puzzled, however, unable to comprehend his claims. Yet, his expression didn’t seem fake.

Is Qin Long really that extraordinary?

"How can you say such things?" Tang Xuewu bit her red lip, staring at him in astonishment.

"Because I was once this nation’s War Dragon," Qin Long declared slowly, sitting upright in his chair and taking a sip of tea.

Staring at him, Tang Xuewu felt an inexplicable surge of excitement in her heart.

"The name Qin Long is known throughout the Southern Region," he continued. "There, he is considered a godlike existence!"

"You cripple!"

Just then, a cold voice cut through the air, shattering the moment for Qin Long and Tang Xuewu. The next second, the door was mercilessly thrown open. Zhang Meilan stormed in, filled with fury. Tang De, who had been trying to hold her back, was shoved aside and almost fell flat on his face.

"Qin Long, how dare you collude with outsiders to plot against the Tang Family’s assets?"

At her words, Tang Xuewu and Qin Long were both utterly confused. Tang De tried to reason with Zhang Meilan again but was ruthlessly pushed away.

"Mom, what rumors have you been listening to now?" Tang Xuewu demanded, exasperated. "President Jin from Gold Sun already said it was a misunderstanding. There’s no way Qin Long could mortgage the old Tang Family estate. He’s not a blood relative, so it’s impossible."

"I know about that," Zhang Meilan snapped, glaring at Qin Long with immense fury. "I’m talking about him conspiring with outsiders to seize our Tang Family’s assets!"

That heartless, ungrateful monster wants to take over the Tang Family’s property, yet Xuewu is still defending him! The rest of the Tang Family will think we put him up to this. We’ll never be able to clear our names! We were so close to finally holding our heads high, and now this bastard has ruined everything! Zhang Meilan grew angrier the more she thought about it.

"That’s just their speculation. How can you make such baseless accusations?" Tang De said, nudging his wife.

"It’s not speculation! It must have been Qin Long!" Zhang Meilan crossed her arms, her expression cold. "Isn’t it obvious?"

"Mom, stop making a scene!" Tang Xuewu snapped, her patience worn thin. After all, she hadn’t been there and didn’t know what had happened.

"Why don’t you ask your precious Young Master Qin what wonderful deeds he’s been up to!" Zhang Meilan waved a hand, pointing viciously at him.

"Qin Long, what is this about?" Tang Xuewu bit her lip, looking at him with a puzzled expression.

"Honestly, I’m as confused as you are," Qin Long replied with a shake of his head.

"Still playing dumb with me!" Zhang Meilan roared, clenching her fists and grinding her teeth. "Today, I’m going to expose you for who you really are! Let’s see what you have to say then! Is that Sixth Master Jin from Gold Sun a friend of yours?"

Hearing this, Qin Long’s expression flickered.

When did Zhang Meilan get so sharp? How could she know that I know Sixth Master Jin? That’s impossible. I’ve never even met the man face-to-face. My only contact is through Yang Fei, and our communications are extremely secret. No one should have found out. How does she know?

Seeing Qin Long lost in thought, Zhang Meilan became even more convinced of her assumption. "See? Look at him! That’s the look of a guilty conscience!"

"That’s enough, Meilan!" Tang De suddenly interjected just as she was about to press further. "Don’t you dream of living in a mansion? If you drive him away, who’s going to buy you one?"

Having been married for decades, Tang De knew his wife’s personality all too well. As expected, his words stopped her in her tracks.

"Xuewu painstakingly took care of him for three years. You could say she gave him a new life. What’s wrong with him buying us a mansion in return?" Zhang Meilan retorted unreasonably.

Ignoring her mother, Tang Xuewu turned back to Qin Long. "So, what’s going on? Aren’t you going to explain?"

"Why should I explain?" Qin Long replied calmly. "My conscience is clear, so I have nothing to say. Besides, in my entire life, I have never explained my actions to anyone."

Hearing this, both Tang Xuewu and her mother were momentarily stunned.

"Talk is cheap!" Zhang Meilan sneered with contempt before finally storming off.

"Qin Long, don’t pay any attention to my mom," Tang Xuewu said, quickly trying to comfort him.

"On the day of the fiftieth-anniversary celebration, I will prove everything," Qin Long said plainly, looking at her. He didn’t want to waste any more words. Only by personally putting Wang Ming in his place at the celebration would Xuewu understand everything. On that day, Wang Ming and the entire Wang Family would pay a heavy price.

"Okay," Tang Xuewu murmured, falling silent when she saw he didn’t want to talk anymore.

As usual, she returned to the Tang Family business to manage their affairs, while Qin Long went to the Longquan Hotel in Jiangzhong. With the fiftieth anniversary fast approaching, he needed to give some instructions.

At home, Zhang Meilan and Tang De were idle, as it was Tang De’s scheduled day off.

"Tang De, I’m having serious doubts about this whole mansion business with Qin Long."