Madam, Please Behave-Chapter 273: The In-Laws

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<p200" data-end="384">There was no way to tell where he was from the surroundings—just that the interior was pretty well-decorated. In front of him sat a man, facing away, only the back of his head visible. <p386" data-end="569">The people who had kidnapped Liu Changqing left immediately after removing the hood over his head. As the door shut behind them, Liu Changqing rolled his shoulders a bit to loosen up. <p571" data-end="599">He looked forward and asked, <p601" data-end="615">“Who are you?” <p617" data-end="699">The man finally moved. He slowly turned around to face Liu Changqing with a smile. <p701" data-end="744">Seeing his face, Liu Changqing was puzzled. <p746" data-end="777">He didn’t know this guy at all. <p779" data-end="953">When he was first attacked, he was sure it had to be Ye Rong who’d sent people after him. But now that he was face-to-face with what seemed to be the mastermind, he realized… <p955" data-end="970">That wasn’t it. <p972" data-end="1085">Noticing the confusion on Liu Changqing’s face, the young man kept smiling as he stood up and walked over to him. <p1087" data-end="1115">He extended a hand and said, <p1117" data-end="1156">“Sorry for the dramatic first meeting.” <p1158" data-end="1180">“Who exactly are you?” <p1182" data-end="1304">Liu Changqing didn’t take the offered hand. His expression remained serious as he stared at the young man in front of him. <p1306" data-end="1425">Maybe he had expected this response. The young man paused briefly, then withdrew his hand and let it hang by his sides. <p1427" data-end="1474">“Alright then, let’s not beat around the bush.” <p1476" data-end="1524">Looking directly at Liu Changqing, he continued, <p1526" data-end="1575">“What would it take for you to leave An Yuanyao?” <p1577" data-end="1581">“……” <p1583" data-end="1670">Liu Changqing was completely stunned. His brain kicked into overdrive, thoughts racing. <p1672" data-end="1771">He hadn’t expected this at all. That they’d go to such lengths just to get him to leave An Yuanyao? <p1773" data-end="1898">He thought back—just the other day, An Yuanyao had called her family. Not long after that, she got another call from her mom. <p1900" data-end="2026">All that played out in his mind in just a few seconds. His eyes scanned the room, then landed back on the man in front of him. <p2028" data-end="2059">He seemed to realize something. <p2061" data-end="2199">Liu Changqing stood up from his chair. He was about the same height as the guy in front of him, so they faced each other on equal footing. <p2201" data-end="2244">After a brief silence, Liu Changqing spoke. <p2246" data-end="2295">“Don’t even think about it. I’m not leaving her.” <p2297" data-end="2350">“What if I promised you a smooth, successful career?” <p2352" data-end="2369">“Not interested.” <p2371" data-end="2417">Liu Changqing rejected him flat out and added, <p2419" data-end="2595">“I’ve already made a promise to her. She’s the only one for me in this lifetime. No matter what you offer, I won’t budge. Because… love isn’t something you can put a price on.” <p2597" data-end="2601">“……” <p2603" data-end="2694">Even the young man, who had kept a smile this whole time, looked a bit taken aback by that. <p2696" data-end="2807">He really couldn’t understand how someone like Liu Changqing could say something so corny with a straight face. <p2809" data-end="2904">He pulled himself together and tilted his head slightly in thought, muttering under his breath, <p2906" data-end="2951">“You’re really making this difficult for me…” <p2953" data-end="3070">The words reached Liu Changqing’s ears, and before he could respond, the young man pulled a gun from behind his back. <p3072" data-end="3147">He raised it and pressed it against Liu Changqing’s stomach, still smiling. <p3149" data-end="3219">“I’ll ask one more time. Are you sure there’s no room to negotiate?” <p3221" data-end="3228">“None.” <p3230" data-end="3234">“……” <p3236" data-end="3351">The man stared at Liu Changqing, trying to find even the slightest trace of fear in his eyes—but there was nothing. <p3353" data-end="3400">Liu Changqing stared back, completely unafraid. <p3402" data-end="3453">That only made the young man’s opinion of him rise. <p3455" data-end="3470">Time ticked by. <p3472" data-end="3580">Liu Changqing’s eyes started to feel dry—he hadn’t blinked for a while. He finally gave in and blinked once. <p3582" data-end="3680">And right then, the young man pulled back the gun and smiled, his tone carrying a hint of apology. <p3682" data-end="3732">“Don’t worry. It’s a gift for my colleague’s kid.” <p3734" data-end="3814">He pulled the trigger—and a stream of water squirted out of the plastic toy gun. <p3816" data-end="3901">“Really sorry. I got roped into this last minute. Hope you don’t take it personally.” <p3903" data-end="3908">“Uh…” <p3910" data-end="3984">“Brother-in-law… if you ever need help with anything, you can come to me.” <p3986" data-end="3994">“…What?” <p3996" data-end="4108">Liu Changqing’s tense heart finally dropped. He was stunned for a second, then looked at the guy with disbelief. <p4110" data-end="4131">Did he just call him… <p4133" data-end="4142">BANG! <p4144" data-end="4222">The door was suddenly flung open with a loud crash, and in stepped An Qianxun. <p4224" data-end="4326">Hearing the noise behind him, Liu Changqing turned to look and saw a very cheerful An Qianxun walk in. <p4328" data-end="4401">Seeing Liu Changqing turn around, An Qianxun stepped up with big strides. <p4403" data-end="4479">“Not arrogant, not timid—just what I’d expect from the man my sister chose!” <p4481" data-end="4543">He said with excitement and gave Liu Changqing a big bear hug. <p4545" data-end="4667">The hug left Liu Changqing even more confused. Before he could react and push the guy away, he heard a whisper in his ear. <p4669" data-end="4711">“My parents are here too… watch yourself.” <p4713" data-end="4864">After saying that, An Qianxun let go and stood in front of him. He grabbed the young man standing off to the side and slung an arm around his shoulder. <p4866" data-end="4930">“This is An Yancheng—my cousin. He works at the police station.” <p4932" data-end="4955">“Oh… nice to meet you.” <p4957" data-end="4995">Liu Changqing blinked and greeted him. <p4997" data-end="5028">The young man nodded in return. <p5030" data-end="5065">“Nice to meet you, brother-in-law.” <p5067" data-end="5163">For some reason… hearing him say “brother-in-law” gave Liu Changqing a strange sense of comfort. <p5165" data-end="5333">Just as the greetings wrapped up and before Liu Changqing could say anything else, a loud cough came from the doorway. It instantly drew the attention of all three men. <p5335" data-end="5412">Turning toward the sound, Liu Changqing saw a man and a woman standing there. <p5414" data-end="5598">The woman, based on her features, was clearly older, but you could still tell she must’ve been very beautiful when she was younger—especially since her features resembled An Yuanyao’s. <p5600" data-end="5651">Next to her stood a man with a stern, serious face. <p5653" data-end="5734">And in that moment, the image of An Quancheng resurfaced in Liu Changqing’s mind. <p5736" data-end="5781">He realized… these were An Yuanyao’s parents. <p5783" data-end="5944">His body stiffened instinctively. These two were essentially his in-laws. Even though he had guessed earlier, it didn’t stop the nervousness from hitting hard. <p5946" data-end="5970">He quickly greeted them. <p5972" data-end="5995">“Hello, Uncle, Auntie.” <p5997" data-end="6004">“Hmph!” <p6006" data-end="6082">An Quancheng responded with a grunt, clearly unimpressed with Liu Changqing. <p6084" data-end="6278">Su Yan, however, had a different reaction. She noticed her husband starting up again and gave him a discreet pinch. Once his expression shifted, she quickly let go of his arm and walked forward. <p6280" data-end="6324">She came to stand in front of Liu Changqing. <p6326" data-end="6488">She looked him over from head to toe. As the saying goes: the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more pleasing he seems—Su Yan felt exactly that. <p6490" data-end="6653">With his defined facial features, thick brows, and big eyes, Liu Changqing looked just like the kind of man popular in her day. She instantly took a liking to him. <p6655" data-end="6694">She nodded in approval and said warmly, <p6696" data-end="6746">“Now that Yaoyao’s with you, I can finally relax.”