He called Zhao Lihua back and said, "Hello, Lihua, is there something you need?"
"Why didn't you answer my call just now?" Zhao Lihua said, dissatisfied.
"It's inconvenient," Li Yang said casually.
"What's inconvenient about it?" Zhao Lihua persisted.
"Can't I have my period?" Li Yang said speechlessly.
“No. You only have an aunt’s husband, not an aunt’s husband!” Zhao Lihua was quite knowledgeable about this, which surprised Li Yang.
"Okay, we were just talking about something," Li Yang said, looking annoyed.
"What is it!" Zhao Lihua strictly enforced the ward round policy, not letting Li Yang off the hook at all.
"Damn it, can't I go see a doctor for STDs?" Li Yang cursed.
"What? You have an STD? Have you been promiscuous or done something shameless?" Zhao Lihua exclaimed.
"Promiscuous my foot! Tell me, what do you want from me?" Li Yang cursed.
"My dad wants to talk to you about something!" Zhao Lihua stopped pressing the issue and explained why she was calling.
"Oh, is that so? Where are we going? To your house?" Li Yang asked.
“Yes,” Zhao Lihua replied matter-of-factly.
"Actually, I really feel uncomfortable down there, like after we had sex in the car," Li Yang said, deliberately trying to scare her.
"What does that have to do with me?" Zhao Lihua said deliberately, knowing that Li Yang was joking.
"How can this not be your business? You should go to the hospital for a checkup too, this is contagious!" Li Yang shouted. Actually, he was already in the car, heading to the Zhao family's apartment.
"Inspect my ass! No one is allowed to see or touch my private parts except for myself and you!" Zhao Lihua snapped.
"Lihua, my darling, you're so adorable!" Li Yang said, moved.
"You're always saying nice things. Tell me, which vixen were you with just now?" Zhao Lihua brought up the old topic again, making Li Yang feel a headache coming on.
"A fox spirit? There are such creatures as fox spirits in this world?" Li Yang asked in astonishment.
"Stop pretending! With your brain, you can't possibly not understand what I'm saying?" Zhao Lihua said.
"I really don't understand what you're talking about. I was really talking about something just now. You can ask Tie Dan or Lei Xin if you don't believe me. They were both there just now!" Li Yang said.
"Tch—stop fooling me. Aren't they all your brothers? Of course they'll cover for you and say good things about you," Zhao Lihua said, dissatisfied.
"Hehe...that's because I'm a good person, there's nothing I can do about it. I wonder what advice Father-in-law has for me? Could you give me a hint? So that I don't embarrass myself and you lose face too?" Li Yang changed the subject.
Zhao Lihua was just joking with him, so she immediately said, "It seems to be about the demolition of your house. I heard it's a complicated matter, but as for the specifics... you know, Dad's position is different now. He's in contact with city secrets and doesn't let me know. That's all I know!"
"Oh? Is that what you're talking about? No problem, I have a way to handle it. Hmm, this revolutionary stronghold really does crumble from within first," Li Yang teased.
Zhao Lihua understood the underlying meaning in his words and said reproachfully, "Just be smug!"
"Of course. A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; you should side with outsiders and side with me," Li Yang chuckled.
"Don't be so smug, believe me or not I'll seduce you!" Zhao Lihua said angrily.
"As expected, daughters are like birds that cannot stay at home once they grow up!" Li Yang remained unmoved.
"You damned Li Yang! I won't let you touch me for a month!" Zhao Lihua roared.
"Then can I touch you?" Li Yang said shamelessly.
"I'll pat your head!" Zhao Lihua said helplessly.
"Hahaha... So do you prefer touching the big ones or the small ones?" Li Yang laughed heartily.
"You perverted scoundrel!"
"Pervert!"
...
Li Yang arrived at Zhao Lihua's house on time. He met his father-in-law in the study. Zhao Yunlong's demeanor was now even more composed and dignified. His eyes were sharp as lightning, and he exuded an air of superiority, as if he could see right through people.
However, Li Yang's imposing manner was not only no weaker than his, but even much stronger. Yet, Li Yang didn't show it, lest he outshine Zhao Yunlong. That would ruin the atmosphere, make Zhao Yunlong unhappy, and cause Zhao Lihua to complain. That would show he was incredibly foolish and lacked social skills; it would have been better to give face to his father-in-law.
Therefore, facing Zhao Yunlong's natural aura, Li Yang did not unleash his own aura, but instead faced him with neither arrogance nor servility.
Zhao Yunlong nodded slightly. He knew Li Yang's situation very well and was aware of Li Yang's current status. Seeing that Li Yang was not arrogant or disregarded him, but still respected him, Zhao Yunlong was very pleased.
His arrogant demeanor vanished, replaced by a more approachable air. It seemed he had merely been testing Li Yang, to see if his changed status and increased power had altered his character.
"Li Yang, sit down. Li Hua, go make some tea!" Zhao Yunlong said with a smile.
"Dad—Li Yang finally comes all this way, and you still make me make tea? Aren't you ashamed of me?" Zhao Lihua said, clinging to his arm and acting coquettishly.
"Hahaha... You always side with him! Aren't you learning how to make Kung Fu tea with me right now? Why don't you show off your skills!" Zhao Yunlong affectionately tapped her nose and laughed.
"No way, I've only learned a little bit, how could I dare to show it off!" Zhao Lihua said, her face slightly flushed.
"Then why don't you go get your tools?" Zhao Yunlong stopped teasing her and said gently. Since he had secured his position as bureau chief and then been promoted to secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, his work had become increasingly busy, and he had less and less free time. He had also been brewing his Kung Fu tea less often. Today, however, he had some rare free time, which he was quite enjoying.
"Ha—Uncle's Kung Fu tea is truly exceptional! It's still so intoxicating!" Li Yang said contentedly.
Zhao Yunlong was in a good mood and laughed heartily, "I can't keep up! My kung fu has deteriorated. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had any time! But Lihua has been studying hard lately and has the potential to surpass me!"