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Chapter 970 Son-in-law Visits, Emperor Returns to Palace √
Another night has passed, and social media is filled with news about the Spring Festival Gala.

This year's CCTV Spring Festival Gala was arguably the most talked-about event in recent years.

A total of 182 television channels across the country broadcast the program simultaneously.

During the broadcast, the total number of viewers at home and abroad who watched the Spring Festival Gala through multiple terminals and channels such as television, the Internet, and social media reached 11.31 billion!
The most eye-catching program, however, wasn't Rene Liu's "Confession Balloon," nor was it Huang Bo, Chen Weiting, and Zhang Yixing's "The Best Stage." TFBOYS, on the other hand, were just the younger members.
Queen and Princess Diana promised to sing together again in 98.

Without any suspense, it dominated the trending topics and headlines across social media.

The sales influence of top celebrities is terrifying.

After Zhang Ruonan became a sensation with "The Lonely and Great God" that year, she appeared on the Spring Festival Gala, and the red sweater she wore from the brand Yu Sheng Jia sold out.

This year it's even more outrageous; the gloves worn by the diva have sold out completely.

The endless meeting finally ended, and Zhou Yutang spent two days with his family.

When I'm free, I don't want to do anything.

Zhou Yutang turned off her phone and slept soundly until dawn, feeling incredibly refreshed.

As soon as I turned on my phone, there were 99+ messages again.

He received hundreds of New Year's greetings text messages right at the stroke of midnight yesterday. He's usually spoiled by his secretary.

Now that Chen Duling isn't around, Zhou Yutang is too lazy to reply to each of them.

Waking up early and listening to the Empress Dowager's scolding felt warm and comforting.

This year, Zhou Zhengping and Empress Dowager Wang went to Beijing to celebrate the Spring Festival together.

The beautiful woman's belly was gradually becoming visible, and it was clear that she could no longer hide it; the process of the woman in green had already been completed.

Zhou and Wang were already numb.

Especially Ms. Wang Fengqin.

They said they wanted to have a grandson soon, but their son worked so hard that they can't even hold all of them anymore.
Seeing Zhou Yutang lounging on the sofa, Wang Fengqin frowned: "I've always been an honest and law-abiding person, and Zhou isn't a licentious person either, so how did we end up with such a son?"

Watching Zhou Zhengping discuss the opening of the Suzhou Super League after the New Year with Zhou Yutang, Zhou Yutang leisurely took a sip of Yuanbao tea and commented, "A bit too much sugar."

The New Year was spent in Beijing, but the customs were still the same as in my hometown.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, the whole family must first drink a bowl of hot "yuanbao tea" (a type of tea made from ingots).

It uses water chestnuts, which are called "dili" in Yancheng. After being cooked, they are round and plump, resembling ingots.

It is then cooked with red dates, rock sugar, and water, symbolizing the arrival of wealth and prosperity.

Empress Dowager Wang, who already disliked her son, snorted coldly upon hearing this: "You've gotten used to being served by gourmet chefs, and your palate has been spoiled by delicacies, haven't you? You can't stand my simple meals?"

This Lunar New Year's Eve, Zhou Yutang was worried that Ms. Wang would be too busy, so he specially invited the famous chef Xie Gendang to prepare a feast.

This person has quite a background.

He studied under Lu Changhai, a national treasure-level culinary master and a leading figure in Henan cuisine, and Zheng Xiusheng, the executive chef of Beijing Hotel and a master of Huaiyang cuisine.

He is a three-time champion of the Eight Directions Culinary Saints competition, and has won numerous honors and awards, making him a master-level figure.

Zhou Zhengping lowered his head and remained silent. Zhou Yutang was replying to Liu Shishi's message and casually replied, "Mom, what are you saying? Even Teacher Xie praised your cooking skills. Your restaurant will definitely be a hit."

"Go to the kitchen and get the glutinous rice balls."

"I'm busy right now."

"It's good to be busy, it's good to be busy, who can be busier than you?"

Empress Dowager Wang snorted, "Before the New Year, it's always one meeting or another, or dealing with my father-in-law and mother-in-law. There won't be a few days of peace. After the New Year, I'll have to go to another mother-in-law's house. How can I possibly manage?"

"Qinbao took her parents on vacation this year and just messaged me. You're so heartless!"

Empress Dowager Wang unleashed her full fury, launching into a tirade against Zhou Yutang.

Zhou Yutang: "."

Zhou Zhengping gave his son a pitying look, ignored the distress signal, and tried to leave.

It is common knowledge that women, regardless of age, never need a reason to be unreasonable.

Even if the Grand Commander is a big shot in the entertainment industry, he still has to get a scolding when he gets home.

If you confront them head-on at this time, you'll only add fuel to the fire, and the situation will inevitably escalate and become unmanageable.

Zhou Yutang had his own way of dealing with this.

With lowered eyebrows and downcast eyes, he deeply reflected on his actions and admitted his mistakes.

If we let the Empress Dowager vent her anger, then we'll let it go.

Ultimately, the Empress Dowager also felt sorry for her son.

He wants to improve so much.

Throughout his journey to this day, Zhou Yutang has always reported only good news and never bad.

But in the eyes of the Empress Dowager, she only saw that her son had not really rested for more than a few days in the past ten years, and that he had put in countless hours of sweat and effort behind the scenes.

After she finished her long-winded explanation, worried that her son might have been wronged, she couldn't help but ask, "What did Yuanyuan's family say?"

"They're all very easy to talk to."

Zhou Yutang smiled and said, "You can tell from Sister Yuanyuan that she's very easy to get along with."

The Grand Commander of Jiangdong was surrounded by good people.

Even the women around them were all incredibly emotionally stable, gentle, and understanding.

Even if she occasionally acts a little dramatic, it's mostly in a coquettish way, and she quickly stops when she's satisfied.

Da Meiyuan comes from a highly educated family.

Gao's father used to work for NASA and is now retired, while his mother is a doctor.

He also has an older brother who, like his father, is a top student who graduated from Tsinghua University.

Their family background was much better than that of the woman in blue.

So Da Meiyuan was raised in luxury from childhood to adulthood.

Gao's father doted on his daughter and had no way to control her. Before the New Year, Zhou Yutang prepared generous gifts and went to Gao's Longtan to make a name for himself.

Since the raw rice has been cooked into cooked rice, and it's even claypot rice, it's only right that a boat ticket be paid for it.

At first, Da Meiyuan still had some fantasies about getting married, but as time went on and she was hurt by many scumbag men, she gradually lost interest.

However, Zhou Yutang made no less of the promises and showed the right attitude he was expected to.

The beautiful woman in blue and her daughter are guaranteed a settlement of 10 billion yuan, and the same goes for the great beauty Yuan.

Brother Gao, an IT engineer, was directly assigned to ByteDance, and someone helped him rise to prominence.

Now he is the most loyal soldier under the Grand Commander.

This smooth and effortless combo was like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, and Madam Gao was more than satisfied with this son-in-law she had acquired through marriage.

Aside from the minor flaw of being fickle, their other six attributes are maxed out, making them a perfect match.

Mr. Gao, however, was somewhat indignant.

He also acknowledged, and even praised, Zhou Yutang's achievements.

However, he had many beautiful women around him, and even stole the cabbage that he had raised for so many years.

This is intolerable!
I have no choice but to endure it.

In the Gao family, the family hierarchy is: Mei Yuan > Mother Gao > Cats and Dogs > Brother Gao > Father Gao.

Liu Tianxian is passionate about rescuing cats and dogs, and Da Meiyuan is also a kind and gentle older sister who has more than 10 cats and dogs that she has adopted.

Zhou Yutang was always prepared for any eventuality, and to avoid any awkwardness, he made thorough preparations long before he even went to their door.

On the one hand, Da Meiyuan and her mother-in-law did a lot of ideological work, and on the other hand, she lowered her stance and gave Gao's father face.

After all, her daughter's age is an indisputable fact, and now that her belly is big, she is considered a high-risk pregnancy.

Moreover, a careful observation of Zhou Yutang's care for his daughter revealed that it was not feigned. After a few cups of specially supplied Maotai during the meal, Gao's father's attitude softened.

This hurdle has been overcome.

But there's still a hurdle to overcome after the New Year.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I still have to go to Liu Shishi's house.

Every obstacle is difficult, but every obstacle is overcome; the road ahead may be long, but it will be bright.

"Shishi is a very nice girl. Are her parents easy to talk to?"

"They are all respectable people."

"Then you can't treat them unfairly."

While inquiring about Liu Shishi's family situation, Empress Dowager Wang felt guilty, thinking she had wronged Liu Shishi, and glared fiercely at Zhou Yutang:
"If you ever dare to treat Shishi badly again, just wait and see how I deal with you!"

Liu Shishi has been working with Zhou Yutang since her debut. Wang Fengqin has met her many times and is quite satisfied with her.

She was beautiful, gentle and dignified, and her image and temperament were impeccable.

Especially in front of Zhou Yutang, she was completely obedient.

But then Liu Yifei appeared.

Then she thought about it again and realized that Xixi was also quite lovable, and Wang Fengqin was completely conflicted.

We can't have both, can we?

She had discussed this matter with Zhou Zhengping quite a bit in private.

According to Zhou Zhengping's analysis, he prefers Liu Shishi.

Comrade Zhou is quite pragmatic. He thinks that Aunt Liu, who has had several unhappy marriages, is probably not someone to be trifled with due to her own shortcomings.

Girls who had unhappy childhoods are usually more vulnerable and sensitive than girls who grew up in happy family environments, and it takes them a lifetime to heal.

"You men are so materialistic. Sisi is also very pitiful. Her father has never been around since she was a child."

Empress Dowager Wang, however, was immediately filled with pity.

She remembered the first time she met Liu Yifei at her home. Liu Yifei looked so timid and obedient, as if she was afraid of doing something wrong. It was truly heartbreaking to see her like that.

The two ultimately decided that Zhou Yutang should make the decision himself.

The plan can't keep up with the changes.

First, a beautiful woman in green held a girl hostage to command Governor Zhou, and then a stunningly beautiful woman called out "Mom."
There's no need to dwell on it anymore; these are two messy accounts that can't be settled.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; whoever attracted the unwanted attention should deal with it.

After receiving a thorough lecture on ideology, Zhou Yutang finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to prepare a strategy for passing the second level.

The Grand Commander never fights a battle unprepared, so he handled this matter with ease.

With Liu Shishi as an undercover agent, even the Jiangdong database has been mobilized, including Liu's parents and relatives, ensuring everything is arranged clearly.

For example.

My sister's second uncle runs a clothing business, which is not large-scale and only provides a comfortable living.

A single sentence from Zhou Yutang in private was enough to make him take over the exclusive agency for Yu Sheng's offline store in Beijing, a deal that surpassed more than a decade of his hard work.

During the dinner, the person in charge of the Yu Sheng brand revealed a few more details. How could Uncle Liu not know what to do?
There are several similar incidents. Zhou Yutang now has too many resources at his disposal. Even a small leak can benefit the entire Liu family.

Apart from Liu's parents, the entire house is now filled with relatives who are all under the Grand Commander's command.

On the way to his mother-in-law's house, Zhou Yutang remained calm and composed, even having the leisure to glance at the box office figures for the first day of the Spring Festival.
"Operation Red Sea grossed 6.26 million yuan on its opening day, with a screen share as high as 44.8%!"

"Operation Red Sea breaks the record for the highest opening day box office for a domestically produced patriotic military-themed film!"

"Following 'Wolf Warrior 2,' another patriotic commercial military blockbuster produced by Zhou Yutang is coming soon!"

"The soldiers of the Celestial Empire fought fiercely, like dragons unleashed, displaying their might overseas!"

"Lu Yang, one of the three great generals of Jiangdong, became famous in one battle!"

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This time, state media took the lead and launched the offensive, with other media outlets and marketing accounts following suit.

With overwhelming media coverage, the film, which had been promoted for over two and a half months, delivered a near-perfect performance on its opening day.

Box office revenue exceeded 6 million yuan on the first day!
Even the seasoned veteran Zuo Shandiao, Han Sanping, found it hard to believe.

Even the entire film and television industry in China was shocked by this astonishing number.

However, "Operation Red Sea" did not stand out alone, as "Monster Hunt 2" followed suit.

Riding the wave of pre-sales exceeding 100 million yuan, the box office on the first day of the Lunar New Year surpassed 400 million yuan, bringing the total box office to 5.43 million yuan, firmly securing its second-place position.

As for "The Monkey King 3," its box office revenue of 1.68 million yuan on the day of its release can only be described as mediocre.

The remaining games, organized by comedians, only grossed a little over 1700 million yuan on the first day.

It even failed to beat "Boonie Bears," a perennial favorite during the Spring Festival season.
"Have you arrived yet?"

"We'll be there in 10 minutes."

"Let's tidy up the table a bit; it looks a little messy."

At this time, Liu's mother and a room full of relatives were busy tidying up and making arrangements.

It was less like a son-in-law visiting and more like the emperor arriving.

Liu's father couldn't stand these things.

Looking at her daughter again, she was looking down at her phone when she received a message and suddenly smiled to herself.

Liu's father couldn't help but turn his head away, letting out a bitter sigh.

Seven Mercedes-Benz luxury vans were lined up in a row.

The wheels of the custom Rolls-Royce Phantom in the center rolled through the morning mist.

It came to a smooth stop outside Liu Shishi's meticulously maintained mansion.

As she opened the car door, the biting air instantly enveloped her, and Zhou Yutang subconsciously tightened the collar of the black turtleneck sweater that her older sister had given her.

I also took a look at the eldest sister's house.

Da Mimi bought a big house for her parents, and Liu Shishi did the same.

This courtyard house in Beijing, located near the East Fourth Ring Road, features a pond and three mountains, with ever-changing scenery at every turn, and is backed by a 10-square-meter central lake.

The house has three floors above ground and two floors below ground, exuding understated luxury.

The interior is equipped with a private elevator, each household has a garden, and each is independent with its own yard, ensuring strong privacy. The total price is approximately 40 million.

It's not that the rich woman can't afford something more expensive; it's just that Mr. and Mrs. Liu prefer a quiet environment.

Liu Shishi spends most of her time traveling for work, and when she returns to Beijing, she mostly stays in her love nest with Zhou Yutang.

But occasionally going home for a few days and feeling my mother's care is extremely pleasant.

Liu Shishi stood gracefully at the door, her eyebrows curved and her lips curved into a sweet smile she couldn't hide.

Whenever Liu Shishi saw Zhou Yutang, he always appeared calm and collected. But now he looked as if he were facing a formidable enemy, as if he were about to go to war. Liu Shishi couldn't help but smile and say, "Why did you buy so much stuff? Isn't that a bit excessive?"

"It's just a small token of my appreciation, nothing more."

Liu Shishi looked at Zhou Yutang, who was frequently rubbing his temples, and couldn't help but smile.

Having known each other for so many years, I naturally know that this is a silly little thing a man does when he's a little nervous.

Even when he's not drunk, that scoundrel can still make a woman cry.

Just a few days ago, several vans were filled with local specialties, which were delivered to Da Meiyuan's home.

The two walked inside while talking, and all of Liu's relatives were peeking in.

This extraordinary son-in-law started from scratch, rose to the top of the entertainment industry at the age of 30, and even entered the top 100 of the world's richest people.

Calling him a dragon among men is no exaggeration; seeing him in person makes his beauty and charm even more striking.

Any handsome men or beautiful women in the entertainment industry would pale in comparison to him.

"Dad, Mom, Yu Tang is here."

Liu Shishi's clear voice carried a hint of barely perceptible joy.

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu's relatives seemed to hear a rallying cry, and instantly erupted in excitement, hurriedly getting up to greet him.

"Oh! Mr. Zhou! Mr. Zhou, you've finally arrived! Please come in, please come in!"

Uncle Liu took the lead, rushing ahead of the others, followed by Aunt Liu, who laughed heartily, "Is it cold outside? Come in and warm up!"

"Wow! My brother-in-law is here! Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!"

Several other children excitedly screamed and gathered around, their clear, big eyes fixed on the teacher who described him as the strongest post-80s generation on Earth.

The relatives rushed to welcome the "divine son-in-law," and some even volunteered to help the bodyguards carry the gifts.

The bodyguard was holding a sandalwood painting box in his arms.

Health gifts such as bird's nest, donkey-hide gelatin, and wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain are just ordinary items.

Specially supplied cigarettes and alcohol that I've never seen before, and several velvet gift boxes that look like they were custom-made by top jewelry brands.
Even gifts for the younger generation of the Liu family were not overlooked.

Liu's mother was a beautiful woman who resembled Liu Shishi by seven parts, with a gentle expression and a sweet smile.

Liu's father was also handsome, a real old man, but his smile was a little stiff.

After Zhou Yutang greeted everyone in a generous manner, he was led inside by his overly enthusiastic second uncle, aunt, and others.

This spectacle is comparable to an emperor's return to the capital.

(End of this chapter)