Urban Peerless Expert

Chapter 4083 - 4102: A Man’s Dignity

Donghuang Hotel, the largest and most luxurious hotel in the East Third District, was fully booked by the He Family today.The He Family is marrying off a daughter!

Since there were no significant guests expected from the Zhang Family, both sides held the wedding jointly.

As a prominent family, the He Family has a wide social circle, and with the head of the He Family marrying off a daughter, it naturally attracted a large crowd of guests. In contrast, the guests from the Zhang Family barely filled a table, making it seem rather quiet and lonely.

It seemed less like a wedding and more like they were recruiting a son-in-law.

He Hai, the father of He Wei and head of the He Family, faced numerous teasing remarks from old friends but was very protective of Zhang Zhongjiu’s dignity as a man.

"The He Family is marrying off a daughter, there’s nothing about joining the family, you’re just making jokes."

"Zhongjiu’s situation is a bit complicated, but it doesn’t matter. We’re all family in the future, and as a father-in-law, it’s natural for me to offer some support."

"Zhongjiu may not be the main branch of the Zhang Family, but what does that matter? A man earns what is his own through his ability. Zhongjiu is still young, he has plenty of time."

When Zhang Zhongjiu decided to marry He Wei, he knew he would inevitably face all kinds of gossip and rumors.

Even though the Zhang Family wasn’t inferior to the He Family, He Wei was the daughter of the He Family head, while Zhang Zhongjiu was just a branch of the Zhang Family. If he wasn’t competing with Zhang Ziheng, the main branch, it would have been fine, but with his exceptional talent threatening Zhang Ziheng’s status, the situation became awkward.

The main branch of the Zhang Family wished Zhang Zhongjiu would disappear from the human world. With the power holders thinking this way, other members of the Zhang Family naturally dared not associate with him, fearing trouble.

This is why for Zhang Zhongjiu’s wedding, apart from his aunt’s family, only one representative from the Zhang Family was sent.

If they weren’t worried about gossip, even that one representative might not have been sent.

In contrast, as the groom, Zhang Zhongjiu naturally faced ridicule and criticism. But for He Wei’s sake, he was prepared to be humiliated by guests and even members of the He Family.

However, when it came time to actually discuss the marriage, he found that the He Family treated him surprisingly well. They not only took care of his finances but also preserved his dignity as a man, treating him warmly at home and defending him in front of outsiders. They did not bully him just because the He Family was powerful and Zhang Zhongjiu was alone.

He shared this with his aunt, Zhang Hanying, who told him, "The He Family once considered a marriage alliance with the Wang Family, marrying He Wei to Wang Yishan, but that was the family’s choice. It does not mean He Hai doesn’t love his daughter."

"Objectively speaking, marrying He Wei to Wang Yishan, the second son of the Wang Family head, would indeed be a good match—a powerful alliance. As a father, his choice wasn’t wrong."

"When Wang Yishan was imprisoned, He Wei insisted she would marry no one but you, and you returned to Level 8, He Hai ultimately agreed."

"Since he agreed, he is now your father-in-law. By helping you, he also helps his daughter. Moreover, you have great potential. Being good to you now is like giving timely help to a snowstorm. A smart old fox like him can’t not understand this."

"Even if a daughter is about to marry, putting on a disdainful attitude to bully the son-in-law, making the daughter unhappy and the son-in-law turn his back, becoming strangers like passersby—what’s the point of that?"

Zhang Zhongjiu was suddenly enlightened.

If you are an outsider before being chosen, there’s no need to show you a good face, but once chosen, you are our own.

Even knowing that his actions had a purpose, Zhang Zhongjiu still couldn’t help but feel a respectful sense of gratitude.

The He Family owed him nothing.

When he expressed his gratitude to his father-in-law, He Hai patted his shoulder and said, "Let’s not mention the past. Now that you are married to Weiwei, I have only one request: protect Weiwei and take good care of her, and that will be enough."

As a man, encountering such a wife and father-in-law, who wouldn’t be moved?

Today he was dressed in a suit with a meticulously styled hair, welcoming guests at the entrance with the bride, He Wei.

The guests kept arriving, all from the He Family.

Ever since his parents passed away due to an accident when he was young, Zhang Zhongjiu had been raised by his aunt. This also shaped his solitary personality once he became an adult.

Zhang Hanying’s family arrived early. She wasn’t considered a guest today because she was a representative of Zhang Zhongjiu’s elders and stood in for his parents.

He wondered if his aunt’s family was being mocked.

Just as Zhang Zhongjiu was lost in thought, a super luxurious extended flying car appeared at the entrance, capturing the attention of everyone there.

"Wow, is that the limited edition Starry Sky Car?

"Yeah, I’ve only seen it online before, it’s the first time seeing it in person. Who is this?"

"There are less than ten of these cars on the entire planet. To see one in real life today, it’s amazing."

"Who is this guest?"

The car door slid open automatically, and Lin Chen stepped out gracefully. He then moved aside and casually assisted Nalan Wushuang as she stepped out.

"Wow, what a handsome guy! Who is this?"

"Am I seeing things, or are their eyes pitch black?"

"So beautiful, such temperament, breathtaking beauty!"

"Haven’t seen them before, which family does this young master belong to?"

After Nalan Wushuang got out of the car, Lin Chen extended his hand to help Yao Xuanji and Shang Wenyin step out.

Though they did not wear formal dresses, their appearance and temperament captivated everyone the moment they appeared.

"So beautiful!"

"Who are they, we don’t recognize any of them?"

"Yeah, looking this stunning, how can they be unknown?"

"All three pretty women are accompanying the young man, it’s just so enviable!"

At the entrance, He Wei glanced over and nudged Zhang Zhongjiu’s arm, chuckling softly, "Lin Chen is here."

Zhang Zhongjiu suddenly snapped out of his thoughts, looked up, and saw the luxurious flying car, the picturesque breathtaking beauty, and Lin Chen smiling, surrounded by the three girls like stars surrounding the moon.

Zhang Zhongjiu’s eyes lit up, and he quickly walked a few steps forward, saying with a smile, "You’ve arrived."

Before Lin Chen could respond, a young man dressed in casual clothes with a lazy smile stepped out of the luxurious flying car.

"Is that... Xu Qingchuan! The Second Young Master of the Xu Family in the Tianheng Group!"

"Second Young Master Xu!"

"Does the He Family have a connection with the Xu Family? It’s amazing that he came personally to offer support."

There was a look of astonishment on everyone’s face as they murmured among themselves.

Although the He Family is wealthy, they are nothing compared to the Xu Family.

It’s like comparing a billionaire to a trillionaire, they aren’t even in the same league.

Zhang Zhongjiu, of course, heard the discussions around him and was shocked.

This is Xu Qingchuan?

He previously suggested to Lin Chen that he should seek Xu Qingchuan’s help in exchanging potions, and if possible, make friends with him.

The reason he mentioned making friends wasn’t to suggest that Lin Chen should pander to Xu Qingchuan, but because he felt that Lin Chen had a unique charm. Even he, someone known for his aloofness, had become friends with Lin Chen.

Seeing them arrive together in the same car, with Lin Chen and others getting out first, and Xu Qingchuan following, clearly showed Xu Qingchuan’s respect and courtesy towards Lin Chen.

Have they really become friends?