Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 648: Chapter 651: Dragon King's Temple

People often say that fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Although Yang Chen didn't think his situation was misfortune, the "fortune" was inevitable.

After standing silently with the two sisters for quite some time, Cai Yan suddenly wiped her tears and forcefully pushed him out of the other courtyard. Finally, she gave him a hateful and embarrassed look and said, "You're lucky. I have something to say to my sister. You better stay away now. I don't want to see you!"

Yang Chen was bewildered. What kind of scene was this? Was that it?

However, Yang Chen thought it wasn't a bad idea to leave. Since things were out in the open, and he had already hugged Cai Ning, there was no avoiding anything. No matter what the two sisters discussed, he just needed to ensure Cai Ning's safety.

Not long after, in the living room of the Cai family, Yang Chen was lying leisurely on the sofa, watching the noon news on TV with Cai Yun Cheng while sipping Mao Feng tea.

But clearly, compared to Yang Chen's carefree mood, Cai Yun Cheng was heavy-hearted.

The TV was broadcasting the recent hot topic of the South China Sea island incident, with tensions escalating between the Philippines and China. As an important military figure, Cai Yun Cheng should be paying attention, but it was evident his mind was elsewhere. He was holding a tea cup but hadn't taken a sip.

After a while, the news ended and the commercials began. Cai Yun Cheng suddenly sighed and said, "I don't know whether to praise you or scold you."

Yang Chen touched his nose and grinned, "Although I'm not the best son-in-law, I'm still more useful than that Yong Ye, don't you think, Old Cai?"

Cai Yun Cheng looked at this rascal, who seemed to be saying, "Both your daughters are mine now," and couldn't help but smile bitterly. He thought to himself, as long as Cai Ning and Cai Yan could be happy, it was enough.

Coming from such a prominent family and holding the position of a general in the Dragon Group, Cai Yun Cheng didn't expect his daughters to live ordinary lives. At least Yang Chen, in terms of strength and status, could handle such a situation, so he had no major complaints.

However, thinking about his wife Jiang Shan, who was still furious, he couldn't relax.

Just then, a servant hurriedly ran into the living room, looking anxious, "Master, it's not good! Li Xin and Guo Ya Li are here!"

Cai Yun Cheng's expression tightened as he stood up, frowning, "So soon?"

Yang Chen found the name "Li Xin" familiar and quickly remembered, asking, "Are they Yong Ye's parents?"

"That's right," Cai Yun Cheng replied helplessly, "You humiliated Yong Ye like that. He's not the forgiving type. For him, it's a 'wife-stealing hatred.' Besides, he couldn't hide it from his parents, so it's natural he'd go back and complain."

"Let them come. Things are what they are now. Let's see what tricks they can pull," Yang Chen waved his hand dismissively.

Cai Yun Cheng gritted his teeth, "You take it lightly. Li Xin and Guo Ya Li are both direct descendants of the Li and Guo families and are both ministerial-level figures. They're not easy to deal with..."

As Cai Yun Cheng spoke, he suddenly paused, seeming to remember something, and his expression became thoughtful.

Yang Chen saw him muttering to himself and didn't bother. Soon, a middle-aged man in a striped shirt and a well-maintained middle-aged woman wearing black-framed glasses walked in through the front door.

The two looked stern, and when they saw Cai Yun Cheng and Yang Chen, their eyes seemed to blaze with anger.

"General Cai, your Cai family has quite the nerve!" Li Xin began furiously, "What do you take our son for? Someone to summon and dismiss at will?"

Cai Yun Cheng smiled bitterly, "Brother Li, calm down. It's not that simple. We definitely don't look down on Yong Ye."

"Hmph! My son told us everything! A daughter who hooks up with a wild man? Our Li family doesn't dare accept that! And Cai Yun Cheng, you went too far! We kindly suggested an alliance, and you repay us by having this scoundrel hurt my son! I, Guo Ya Li, will not let this go. Your daughter will face a military court!" Guo Ya Li cursed, her spittle almost hitting Cai Yun Cheng's face.

Cai Yun Cheng hurriedly tried to soothe her, "Sister-in-law, don't get too emotional. It's not as simple as you think. We really meant no offense. Besides, we're all family. Why let this small matter cause discord?"

"Family?!" Guo Ya Li sneered, "You have the nerve to say that! It seems the Cai family considers this brat family! Today, we'll settle this. Not only will your daughter's charges proceed, but we will also sue this brat for hitting our son!"

Yang Chen, watching the furious couple, didn't bother to argue. He yawned and sat back on the sofa.

This action further infuriated the Li couple.

"Alright! You scoundrel! Do you think you're something special? Do you think the Cai family can protect you? The Cai family is in no position to protect itself!" Guo Ya Li laughed in anger, saying to her husband, "Let's go. We won't bother with the Cai family's issues. Let's see how long they can hold on!"

Cai Yun Cheng quickly blocked their way, sighing, "Sister-in-law, let me call you Minister Guo. Do you know who this brat you keep calling a scoundrel is?"

"What does his name have to do with us?" Li Xin sneered.

Cai Yun Cheng clicked his tongue, "His surname is Yang, and his name is Yang Chen."

Upon hearing this, Li Xin was fine, but Guo Ya Li was stunned, standing there with wide eyes, seemingly in disbelief.

Li Xin realized something was wrong and turned to his wife, "Ya Li, what's wrong?"

Guo Ya Li's eyes showed a trace of panic as she turned back and looked carefully at Yang Chen's face. Finally, she recognized some familiar features.

"Are you Snow Hua's son?" Guo Ya Li tentatively asked.

Yang Chen became more attentive, looking at Guo Ya Li with confusion. Snow Hua? Was she referring to his mother?

Right, this woman's surname was Guo, could it be...?

Yang Chen just began to understand something, but instead of speaking, he stood up and said towards the doorway, "It's good that you came. If you didn't come to find me, I would have gone to find you to ask some questions."

The three present looked out in confusion. The living room entrance was empty, with no one there.

Just as they thought Yang Chen was acting crazy, a slightly hunched, elderly figure appeared at the doorway in a flash.

Wearing plain cotton clothes, with her gray hair tied up and her face full of wrinkles yet carrying a warm smile, this elderly woman was none other than Yan San Niang, who was always beside Yang Gong Ming!

Yan San Niang's appearance was quite mysterious. The servants outside didn't come to announce her arrival, clearly indicating she didn't enter through the front door, bypassing everyone's senses except Yang Chen's.

Cai Yun Cheng frowned. He seemed to have seen this old woman before, while Li Xin and Guo Ya Li clearly recognized her and stepped forward to greet her with some apprehension.

"Aunt Yan, what brings you here?" Guo Ya Li asked warmly, trying to curry favor.

Yan San Niang first smiled kindly at Cai Yun Cheng, acknowledging the host, and then said, "Miss Ya Li, you guessed right. Yang Chen is indeed the long-lost grandson of our Yang family, and he is your cousin's son."

Although she had already roughly guessed what Cai Yun Cheng meant earlier, hearing it confirmed, Guo Ya Li was still stunned.

Li Xin, on the other hand, was suddenly enlightened, looking at Yang Chen with disbelief and deep regret in his eyes.

Yang Chen, feeling a bit frustrated, touched his forehead. So, Guo Ya Li was his mother's cousin? But thinking about it, it made sense.

His mother had attended school with Prime Minister Ning Guang Yao and married into the Yang family. The Guo family must also have had significant status, and her cousin, Guo Ya Li, although not as high, had married a direct descendant of the Li family.

This meant that Yong Ye was somehow his cousin as well?

It was already strange enough to suddenly have Yuan Ye pop up, and now there was Yong Ye too. Yang Chen found it quite amusing.

Guo Ya Li, after collecting her thoughts, turned to Yang Chen with a fawning smile, "So it turns out we are indeed family. Since you are Snow Hua's son, that makes me your aunt. Why didn't you say so earlier? With that, there's no problem at all!"

Aunt? Yang Chen didn't want to embarrass her, considering she was his mother's cousin. He gave a noncommittal smile.

"Yes, I've heard about the Yang family finding you, but we haven't had the chance to meet. It's truly fate. Since you are our nephew, this matter is just a misunderstanding. Cai Ning has good taste. Yang Chen, you certainly seem more reliable than our Yong Ye!" Li Xin rambled on, but even he laughed stiffly.

Li Xin clearly realized the seriousness of the situation. Although the Li family wasn't afraid of the Yang family, he was only a direct descendant, not the core figure like Li Dun. If a conflict arose with the Yang family because of him, the Li family wouldn't back him up.

Moreover, the couple had heard that Yang Gong Ming had gone to Huinan to meet his long-lost grandson, and Guo Xue Hua had moved to Zhong Hai.

This meant Yang Chen's status had risen to a level they couldn't afford to provoke.

Not knowing Yang Chen's other backgrounds only made them more cautious. They wouldn't have come recklessly on Yong Ye's complaints otherwise.

"If you're done talking, can you leave now?" Yang Chen, fed up with the couple's forced smiles, bluntly said.

Li Xin and Guo Ya Li, feeling embarrassed, knew they couldn't stay. They quickly bid farewell to Cai Yun Cheng and respectfully said goodbye to Yan San Niang.

They knew that Yan San Niang, who had been by Yang Gong Ming's side for years, held a position of higher authority than Yang Po Jun in the Yang family, so they dared not slight her.

After the two left, Cai Yun Cheng took a closer look at Yan San Niang. Since taking over the Dragon Group, he had learned about various remarkable individuals and was certain that the elderly woman before him was no ordinary master. He tentatively asked, "Is this senior from the Yang family?"