Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Following the old woman, Alex could not shake off the lingering unease. Before he knew it, he found himself standing in a simple and modestly furnished room.

The old woman sat in her chair, her gaze fixed on Alex as she asked, “I may be able to help with your daughter’s situation, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch. What can you do for me in return?”

There was nothing wrong with the old woman’s approach, and Alex acknowledged the reasonableness of her stance. After all, others had no obligation to assist him. However, Alex could not decipher the ulterior motives of the elderly man standing before him.

“I have four hundred thousand in my backpack. If it’s not enough, just name your price, and I’ll have someone send it to you after I return,” Alex proposed, placing the backpack on the table next to the old. woman. With a quick unzip, he revealed stacks of money neatly arranged inside.

The old woman did not even bother to look and, with a single push, knocked the backpack to the ground, causing the money inside to spill out.

for saving your daughter’s life? Do

and holding her esteemed status and identity, people had always been willing to offer her money. Hence, the amount that Alex presented

I meant. Feel free to tell me your condition! Otherwise,

I haven’t thought of it yet. I’ll

my daughter, feel free to state your conditions. As long as it’s not something that goes against morality or causes harm, I’ll do my best to fulfill it!” Alex assured in a

satisfaction and immediately retrieved a white porcelain bottle from her sleeve. “This is the antidote you’re looking for, but first, you must let me place a bug on you. Only then can I give you the

the plump worm on the white porcelain boule, Alex felt a wave of nausea wash over him. However, the thought of his daughter still suffering from the poison pushed him to

plump worm swiftly burrowed into his body as

composed. Observing the profound respect given to her by the villagers, he inferred that she held a position of significant influence and authority within

his heartfelt gratitude to the old woman. “Thank you for saving my daughter’s life. I’ll eternally cherish your kindness,”