Although we have never met, seeing my cousin suddenly gave me a sense of inexplicable closeness. I suppose this is the resonance of blood.
Zhao Yunhai strode up to his cousin Lin Suyun and greeted her with a smile.
Cousin and cousin, both were considered the best candidates for marriage alliances in ancient times.
"Um...cousin, why didn't cousin-in-law come with you?"
Lin Suyun had no such intentions towards her cousin. It was just that in front of such a handsome person, she couldn't help but feel shy, let alone that this person was her recently met cousin.
Many families and powers in Luoyang had heard that cousin-in-law Yang Hui had gone to the Zhao family and was kept at the clan's residence.
As the foremost family in Luoyang and the Zhao family's chief subordinate, the Yang family's every move was watched by countless eyes.
Everyone had initially thought that the Zhao family would not take a liking to the Yang family's direct daughter, and they were all waiting to see the Yang family make a fool of themselves. To everyone's surprise, the news that the Yang family's daughter was kept by the Zhao family arrived instead.
Now the Yang family spoke louder than before, their backs straighter, because the Yang family was going to have a future matriarch of the Zhao family.
With the Zhao family's current power and influence, this position was comparable to a crown princess, a future empress.
This analogy might not be very appropriate in modern times, but those who understand, understand.
"Her family came to pick her up just now, so I let her go with the Yang family first."
As Zhao Yunhai said this, his gaze inadvertently fell upon the man next to his cousin, who had a slovenly demeanor.
"Hello, cousin. I'm Lin Suyun's husband. My name is Xiao Longyang."
Although Xiao Longyang didn't take a liking to this cousin, he still extended his hand to greet him out of politeness.
"Hello, my name is Zhao Yunhai."
Zhao Yunhai shook Xiao Longyang's hand with a smile.
Golden light erupted in his mind, and the Super Double Down template was instantly activated.
This time, Zhao Yunhai was luckier than ever, directly rolling a ten.
Tenfold.
Xiao Longyang's tenfold strength instantly surged into Zhao Yunhai's entire body.
Zhao Yunhai released Xiao Longyang's hand without any abnormality. This time, his gains were immense.
These protagonists were truly more monstrous than the last.
However, the more monstrous the protagonist's strength, the better. He absolutely loved such protagonists.
Xiao Longyang couldn't help but frown and look at Zhao Yunhai. For some reason, he just couldn't like this cousin.
He had noticed the probing look in Zhao Yunhai's eyes earlier. The other party must have looked down on him as a live-in son-in-law, unaware that he was actually Asura in secret.
Thinking of this, Xiao Longyang's lips curled upward as he lowered his head.
Lin Suyun breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xiao Longyang wasn't disliked by her cousin.
Of course, this wasn't out of concern for Xiao Longyang, but rather not wanting to anger her cousin.
Xiao Longyang, on the other hand, felt a surge of emotion seeing Lin Suyun's apparent "concern" for him.
Indeed, even a block of ice would eventually melt. One day, Lin Suyun would realize that he was her best choice.
A common trait of protagonists was excessive possessiveness. They didn't want to see any beautiful woman being pursued by others; only they themselves were the best choice for that woman.
Initially, Xiao Longyang had only used Lin Suyun. However, after living together under the guise of marriage for so long, he naturally regarded Lin Suyun as his woman.
Even if Lin Suyun didn't admit it, it didn't matter. She would admit it one day.
Lin Suyun also didn't want Xiao Longyang to have too much contact with her cousin. Xiao Longyang was not worthy of someone like her cousin.
Lin Suyun led her cousin away from the arrival area and got into a red Ferrari.
Before getting into the car, Lin Suyun asked Xiao Longyang to drive in the front while she and her cousin sat in the back.
This infuriated Xiao Longyang. He had to drive for Zhao Yunhai, the person he disliked. But seeing Lin Suyun's threatening gaze, he took a deep breath.
It's fine, he could endure it.
However, he was Asura. It was one thing to be his wife's chauffeur before, but now, with his wife's cousin here, he still had to be the chauffeur. He was really giving this cousin too much face.
However, considering that Zhao Yunhai didn't know his identity as Asura, if he did, he would be greatly shocked.
He wondered if Zhao Yunhai would still be able to maintain that handsome and composed expression then.
Thinking of this, Xiao Longyang's lips curved slightly, and he started whistling, turning on the music.
Mystery, concealment, pretending to be weak while being strong – this had been Xiao Longyang's personality and behavior since his rise.
Lin Suyun had originally planned to sit with her cousin and discuss the difficulties her family was currently facing.
But seeing her cousin closing his eyes to rest, she could only swallow her words to avoid disturbing his rest.
"Turn off the music. Can't you see cousin is resting?"
Lin Suyun scolded him in a low voice when she saw Xiao Longyang playing music without any consideration.
Xiao Longyang dared not disobey his wife's words and could only turn off the music.
In reality, Zhao Yunhai was not asleep. Hearing his cousin scolding Xiao Longyang, he chuckled inwardly.
Couldn't this hidden forbearance be used elsewhere?
Using it on a woman was a waste of talent. Zhao Yunhai would never be like that.
Afterward, Zhao Yunhai shifted his focus to the strength he had just obtained.
Xiao Longyang's cheat was a martial arts manual called "Free and Easy Wandering."
It could incorporate numerous martial arts without changing their characteristics, gathering myriad styles into one.
The so-called Free and Easy Wandering aimed for freedom, lived for freedom, and embodied freedom.
The protagonist's manual was not even collected by the Zhao family.
But thinking about it, it was normal. If the Zhao family had it, would the protagonist still be a protagonist? Would the cheat still be a cheat?
A cheat was a unique and powerful existence.
Xiao Longyang's strength had actually reached the Grandmaster level, above Innate. It was truly terrifying.
Upon arriving at the Lin family's residence, Zhao Yunhai also saw the old lady standing at the entrance to welcome him. He completely ignored the collateral branches of the Lin family behind her.
"Is Old Madam Zhao doing well?"
Zhao Yunhai, representing the Zhao family, sent his regards, not directly addressing the Lin Old Madam in front of everyone.
"I am old, but I am still strong at heart. I didn't expect that after so many years, the family would still remember this old bone of mine. It's truly...truly..."
Upon hearing Zhao Yunhai address her as "Lin Old Madam," the Lin Old Madam was so moved that she didn't know what to say for a moment.
With red eyes, the Lin Old Madam clearly recalled her carefree days when she was with her family.
"The family remembers every member who is wandering outside. Old Madam need not be too saddened. It would be good to visit the family when you have time."
Zhao Yunhai stepped forward to help the old lady. At this moment, Xiao Longyang, for some unknown reason, was the closest and intended to help the old lady back.
The Lin Old Madam directly flung away Xiao Longyang's outstretched hand, leaving him awkwardly standing on the side.
The next second, the Lin Old Madam grabbed Zhao Yunhai's outstretched hand and smiled with relief, "This is merely our Lin family's live-in son-in-law. Please excuse him, Young Clan Leader."
"Old Madam Lin, you can just call me Xiaohai. Calling me Young Clan Leader is too formal."
Zhao Yunhai replied with a smile.
He had also heard the collateral branches of the Lin family gossiping about Xiao Longyang behind him.