Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 34 - 35 Big Shot from the River Picks Up at the Airport
"Mm-hm," Qin Long immediately replied.
"Xuexue, if any of the other kids’ parents give you trouble today, remember to call your big brother," Qin Long instructed, watching her tenderly.
"Mm-hm." Xuexue blinked her large, watery eyes and then left.
As soon as he got home, Qin Long performed acupuncture on his right leg. By the time he was finished, he was drenched in sweat.
He had undergone the Golden Needle treatment several times now. During this period, he could feel changes in his meridians, which had gone from completely numb to now having a slight tingling sensation. Tang Xuewu used to give him massages every day, but his right leg had been useless for three years. It felt much better now, as some of the damaged meridians had partially recovered. However, his right leg was still very numb, with little feeling.
Qin Long gritted his teeth, set down his crutch, and struggled to stand up. Tang Xuewu wanted him to recover, so he had to work hard to stand up and protect her. Whatever Tang Xuewu wanted, Qin Long would give her.
He tried to take a step forward, but his right leg couldn’t support his body, and he crashed to the floor.
I have all this strength, but I can’t use it. It’s a frustrating feeling of powerlessness. The power just won’t travel through the meridians to my right leg. It feels like it’s not even my leg.
Qin Long tried several more times, but each attempt ended in failure.
It seems I’ll need a few more acupuncture sessions to be able to walk.
Qin Long sat back in his wheelchair and hung the crutch on its side. Pushing the control stick, he headed outside and made his way toward the Jiangzhong Bridge.
「On the other side, at Jiangzhong Airport.」
Inside the reception hall stood a dozen or so middle-aged figures, all dressed in fine clothes and exuding an extraordinary air. The people around them were stunned. These were the heavyweights of Jiangzhong!
Among them was Zhao Yongheng, founder of the Yaolong Group; the master of the Jiangzhong Martial Arts Hall; and the patriarchs of The Four Great Families of Jiangzhong. All of them were either incredibly wealthy or noble, each with a remarkable presence. Any one of them was a top-tier magnate in Jiangzhong, renowned far and wide.
They all stood to the side, respectfully waiting for some important person, which left everyone completely baffled.
"Mr. Zhao, you’re here too?" a middle-aged woman asked with a smile.
The others all greeted Zhao Yongheng as well.
"The governor personally called me and told me to wait here. I have no idea who is coming."
"I heard it’s a titan from the military, with the rank of Deputy Marshal!"
At these words, a slight shiver ran through the crowd.
Deputy Marshal! The Deputy Marshal of the Heavenly Dragon Army? That was the second-in-command! A true titan!
But why would such a major figure come to a minor city like Jiangzhong?
"Ah, this isn’t for us to inquire about," a family patriarch sighed helplessly.
They were all major figures in Jiangzhong, backed by powerful forces or supported by huge financial consortiums. Today, they had all received orders at nearly the same time, telling them to wait at Jiangzhong Airport. They were told a titan was coming to Jiangzhong and that they had to forge a connection no matter what. But they had no idea who it was. They had only heard rumors that it was a big shot from the military.
"A clansman told me this person is here to visit a friend," a middle-aged woman in a red dress said cautiously. "The descendant of an old friend, it seems."
At this, the group gasped in shock. A friend? To think that the friend of such a person lived in little Jiangzhong.
"Years ago, the Tang Family’s Tang Rulan supported military prodigies. It’s rumored that many of those prodigies still hold the Tang Family in high regard."
"Furthermore, Lady Tang gave up her billion-dollar fortune to support the military—a truly righteous act."
"I think it’s very likely this person is here to visit them."
This revelation shocked everyone. Back when Lady Tang was alive, she was incredibly illustrious, with countless friends and godchildren. The Tang Family was a first-rate family then, at the peak of its glory. But after she passed away, the family declined rapidly, becoming a third-rate family. After taking in the cripple Qin Long, their status plummeted further, making them a laughingstock and dropping them to the absolute bottom of the third-rate families. Before long, they wouldn’t even qualify as a third-rate family. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
However, if this titan were to back the Tang Family, they would soar to new heights in an instant!
"If that’s the case, we must start currying favor with the Tang Family immediately."
"Besides, the Tang Family adopting that cripple Qin Long is their private affair. It doesn’t harm our interests; at worst, it just makes them a laughingstock."
They all began scheming how to get closer to the Tang Family, still uncertain who exactly the great figure was there to see.
WHIRR!
The military helicopter slowly descended and landed. At that moment, everyone straightened their backs, hearts pounding with nervousness. They had to show the utmost respect, as their superiors had warned them repeatedly. If they handled this poorly, they would certainly be punished. No one dared to be careless.
They waited for about seven or eight minutes, during which the Jiangzhong bigwigs grew increasingly anxious. Their hearts filled with trepidation as they kept trying to inch closer to the front, each one hoping to make an impression on the titan.
Passengers began to disembark in a steady stream.
They snapped to attention again, standing as straight as soldiers. But they couldn’t spot the titan anywhere in the crowd.
"Did we miss them? No, that’s impossible," one muttered.
"It’s possible. We don’t even have a picture of this person," another replied.
"I doubt it. A person of that caliber would have a completely different aura."
"Let’s wait a little longer."
The Jiangzhong magnates refused to give up.
Just then, a man in a formal suit hurried over. "Esteemed figures of Jiangzhong, my lady has a message for all of you," he announced. "She is only here to visit a friend and wishes not to be disturbed."
Hearing this, everyone froze. It seemed this powerful individual wanted to keep a low profile, or perhaps she simply disdained to meet them. Anyone who learned of this would be utterly shocked. Jiangzhong’s most powerful figures were being dismissed, just like that. But this was a true titan, after all.
"Of course. We’ll leave right now."
Upon hearing the message, they immediately scrambled to leave, not daring to linger for a second. They would not dare defy the will of such a person.
「On the Jiangzhong Bridge.」
Night had fallen. Soft moonlight spilled onto the ground. Below the bridge, Qin Long’s reflection rippled in the river.
In the deep silence of the night, Qin Long sat alone, smoking a cigarette as he stared into the distance. He was like a wounded war dragon, lost in thought. He replayed memories in his mind: ten years of slaughter on the battlefield, a lifetime of glory... but his master’s wish remained unfulfilled.
In the distance, a red jeep slowly approached. The vehicle came to a steady stop, and a woman with an athletic build stepped out to open the back door.
Then, a woman in black leather pants, her figure both powerful and graceful, slowly emerged. She wore black combat boots, and her beautiful eyes held a heroic glint. Her presence was immensely powerful. Every move she made was resolute and decisive. Anyone from the Heavenly Dragon Army would snap to a respectful salute upon seeing her.
She was Xiao Lingyue, the Deputy Marshal of the Heavenly Dragon Army. With eight stars on her shoulder, she commanded an army of three hundred thousand female soldiers. To Qin Long, she was a confidante, a family member, and the daughter of his master.
Xiao Lingyue’s beautiful eyes scanned the Tang Family’s small courtyard.
"So, he’s here?"
