Chapter 1178: Easily Controlling Son Ye-jeong's Family

At noon that day.

The kitchen in Sun Yizhen's home was filled with delicious aromas.

Grandma Sun quickly and efficiently served a table of Korean dishes, her face beaming with smiles.

The bright red spicy stir-fried rice cakes are coated in a thick sauce, while the golden and crispy pan-fried mackerel gleams with oil.

Korean ginseng stewed with red snapper has a clear and rich broth, which is very characteristic of Korean cuisine.

The tender tofu soup was bubbling away, while the fragrant seaweed soup was crystal clear.

Spicy stir-fried baby octopus, coated in a rich Korean chili sauce and paired with crisp scallions, looks very appetizing.

There were also braised prawns, steamed crabs, stewed beef ribs, roasted pork belly, refreshing cold spinach salad, Korean kimchi, spicy cabbage, refreshing cold bellflower root salad, and Son Ye-jung's favorite pumpkin porridge, all laid out on the table.

"Please sit down! It's just home-cooked food, son-in-law, please don't mind." Mother Sun wiped her hands and warmly invited them to sit down.

Looking at the table laden with delicious dishes, Lin Lang smiled and said, "My mother-in-law's cooking is truly excellent; these dishes smell so wonderful!"

Mr. Sun picked up his chopsticks, unable to hide his delight, and said, "These are all Korean-style home-cooked dishes. I hope my son-in-law will enjoy them."

"It's a rare treat to taste authentic Korean food. My mother-in-law has been busy in the kitchen making so many dishes."

While pouring wine for Lin Lang and his father, Sun Yizhen smiled sweetly and said, "I never expected that Your Majesty and my father would get along so well, and that you would get along so harmoniously with my family."

Lin Lang said with a smile, "This is what they call 'birds of a feather flock together'."

After taking off her apron, Sun's mother sat down in the dining chair and warmly greeted, "Our Yizhen is so lucky! Son-in-law, please try the taste!"

Lin Lang replied, "In Xia Kingdom, juniors cannot start eating unless their elders do so first."

"Oh..." Upon hearing this, Mr. Sun quickly picked up his chopsticks and began to eat a piece of spicy stir-fried baby octopus. He smiled and said, "My dear son-in-law, you should try this dish. This baby octopus is freshly caught seafood from Jeju Island."

Lin Lang first used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of spicy stir-fried baby octopus for Sun Yizhen, and said affectionately, "My dear consort, you eat first."

"Hehe..." Sun Yizhen smiled sweetly, picked up her chopsticks and started eating her mother's signature dish, spicy stir-fried baby octopus.

Seeing how much Lin Lang doted on Sun Yizhen, Sun's mother couldn't help but smile broadly, and she grew to like this son-in-law more and more.

After trying the spicy stir-fried baby octopus, Lin Lang exclaimed with exaggerated expression, "Sweet and spicy, refreshing, with a rich sauce, it's super delicious and goes perfectly with rice!"

"Oh, my dear son-in-law, you're so good at talking. If you like it, eat more." Sun's mother kept putting food on Lin Lang's plate with serving chopsticks, perfectly embodying the saying that a mother-in-law dotes on her son-in-law.

"Thank you, Mother-in-law."

After responding politely, Lin Lang raised his wine glass to Sun's father and said, "Father-in-law, I would like to offer you a toast. Please try the Chang'an Spring Wine that I brought back from the Tang Dynasty."

Sun's father's eyes lit up, and he quickly picked up a wine cup and stepped forward: "Great! I never dared to dream of drinking Tang Dynasty wine in my life, this is an incredible blessing!"

When the father-in-law and son-in-law clinked glasses, Lin Lang lowered his glass to that of the elder, as a sign of humility.

When drinking after clinking glasses, Lin Lang also followed Korean etiquette, where the younger person would turn to the side and cover the glass with their hand as a sign of respect.

Details determine success or failure, and drinking culture often reflects a person's refinement and manners.

Mr. Sun was very pleased with Lin Lang's adherence to Korean etiquette and his great respect for his father-in-law. After a glass of wine, he was even more satisfied with Lin Lang as his son-in-law.

Although Lin Lang is the world's richest man, he treats his poor father-in-law with courtesy and without the slightest arrogance, which is a shining example of humanity.

"This wine is smooth and mellow on the palate, with a sweet aftertaste and a long finish. It's truly a fine wine!" Father Sun praised Chang'an Spring Wine.

Lin Lang said with a smile, "The main characteristics of Chang'an Spring Wine are that it is brewed in winter and matured in spring. It is made with yeast and has a strong sense of spring and cultural connotation. The wine is clear and sweet, and it was a frequent guest at banquets in the Tang Dynasty capital."

As Son Ye-jin poured wine for Lin Lang, she said with a smile, "Who would have thought that I would be drinking wine from more than a thousand years ago in 2003? If I weren't pregnant, I would definitely want to taste this Chang'an Spring Wine."

Lin Lang smiled gently: "After my beloved concubine gives birth to the baby and finishes breastfeeding, I will drink with you until we are drunk."

"Hehe...okay!" Sun Yizhen filled her father's glass with wine.

Father Sun raised his cup and said, "My dear son-in-law, this cup is for you. I thank you for treating Yizhen well. I hope you will be more tolerant of any willfulness or shortcomings in Yizhen's behavior as a wife in the future."

"Father-in-law, you flatter me. I will definitely cherish and protect Yizhen, so that you two won't have to worry about her."

Seeing her husband and Lin Lang toasting each other, Sun's mother smiled and said, "Husband, drink slowly, don't make your son-in-law drunk."

"Don't worry, wife, I know what I'm doing!" Father Sun finished his drink, his brows relaxing. "This wine is smooth and mellow, even better than the sake here!"

"My dear son-in-law, thanks to you, you not only showed us the splendor of the Tang Dynasty, but also brought back so many treasures and fine wines. From now on, I entrust Yizhen and our unborn grandson to your care."

Lin Lang put down his wine glass and said earnestly, "Father-in-law, rest assured, your son-in-law will take good care of Yizhen and the child, and ensure their safety and happiness."

Mr. Sun smiled with relief and said, "With your son-in-law's words, your mother-in-law and I can rest assured."

Sun's mother peeled a braised prawn and put it into Sun Yizhen's bowl, saying gently, "Daughter, you are pregnant now, so eat more fish and shrimp for nutrition. Don't eat like a kitten just to maintain your figure."

"Mmm." Son Ye-jeong smiled sweetly and started eating the braised prawns.

At the dining table, the clinking of glasses and cheerful laughter created a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Mr. Sun spoke enthusiastically about his daughter's childhood anecdotes, while Mrs. Sun occasionally added a few words. Lin Lang listened patiently, sometimes responding, and felt the ordinary yet happy family atmosphere.

The aroma of Tang Dynasty wine lingers in the air, while the flavors of Korean cuisine spread across the palate. A family of four sits around the table, warm and cozy, filled with the peaceful beauty of life.

Just after lunch, while the family was enjoying their dessert fruit, Sun Yizhen's phone rang.

The caller ID shows it's a brokerage firm.

After receiving the call, Son Ye-jung jumped up with joy and exclaimed, "Wow... my manager told me that I have been nominated for the Best New Actress in Film award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for my role in the movie 'The Classic,' and I will be walking the red carpet at the awards ceremony next week."

Upon hearing this, both Mr. and Mrs. Sun's faces lit up with joy.

Sun's mother couldn't hide her joy and said, "Oh my, my precious daughter is so outstanding! Today is truly a triple celebration!"

Sun's father laughed loudly, "I knew my daughter was going to be successful. From now on, I'll always stand up straight when I go out."

Lin Lang said with a smile, "Congratulations, my beloved! I have calculated that you will not only win the Best New Actress in Film award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but you will also win the Best New Actress award at the Grand Bell Awards for this film."

"Wow! Really, Your Majesty?" Son Ye-jeong's eyes sparkled, and her smiling eyes were incredibly heartwarming.

Lin Lang nodded slightly: "Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?"

"That's great! Yay!" Son Ye-jung was so excited.

Father Sun looked at Lin Lang incredulously and asked tentatively, "Son-in-law, do you also know divination?"

Lin Lang replied modestly, "I know a little, I know a little."

Mr. Sun said half-jokingly, "Can my son-in-law figure out the winning numbers for Lotto 6/45?"

Without hesitation, Lin Lang took out a pen and notepad from his personal space, quickly wrote down the predicted numbers for the Lotto 6/45 lottery jackpot as prompted by the system, and then handed the notepad to Sun's father.

After taking the note, Mr. Sun looked at the lottery prediction numbers written on it with a surprised expression and said weakly, "Son-in-law, these wouldn't happen to be the lottery winning numbers you calculated with your fingers, would they?"

Lin Lang put away his pen and paper and replied calmly, "That's right, these are the predicted numbers for the next Lotto 6/45 lottery jackpot, with a prize of 109 billion Korean won. The draw will take place tonight at 20:35 PM."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Sun immediately became agitated, standing up from his chair with a trembling voice and saying, "My dear son-in-law, if what you say is true, then I must go to the lottery station to place a bet right now!"

"Don't worry, Father-in-law, I never speak recklessly. Just buy the tickets discreetly and wait for the lottery results at home."

Mr. Sun held the thin note in his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly. The string of numbers on it seemed to possess a magical power, making it impossible for him to look away.

He repeatedly stroked the paper, his lips trembling, his voice tinged with barely suppressed excitement: "109 billion won! That's no small sum!"

Sun's mother exclaimed with a mixture of surprise and joy, "My goodness! If we really won the lottery, our family will be incredibly lucky!"

Sun Yizhen sat back on the sofa, intimately linking her arm with Lin Lang's. Her eyes sparkled like they held starlight, and her face was flushed with joy: "Mom, from the moment I met Lin Lang, our family has been blessed with great fortune."

Mr. Sun, beaming, chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes, my son-in-law is a great benefactor to our family."

"Excuse me, son-in-law, I'm off to the lottery station!" Mr. Sun said with a simple smile, grabbing his coat and rushing towards the door, his steps slightly unsteady.

"Honey, take it easy and be careful on the road!" Sun's mother said with a smile, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Alright, don't worry, honey, our good days are coming soon." Father Sun couldn't wait to change out of his slippers and dashed out the door.

Excited, Sun Yizhen gently shook Lin Lang's arm, her voice sweet and bright, "Your Majesty, look how happy my father is."

Lin Lang said indulgently, "I told you I would help your father-in-law and mother-in-law achieve financial freedom. Now you believe me, right?"

"Mmm! Your Majesty is my lucky star, mwah!" Son Ye-jeong kissed Lin Lang on the cheek, her eyes full of adoration.

Lin Lang chuckled and teased, "My dear wife, aren't you afraid she'll laugh at you for kissing me in front of your mother?"

"Hehe..." Son Ye-jeong playfully stuck out her tongue and smiled, then looked shyly at her mother.

Seeing her daughter and son-in-law so loving, Sun's mother's face was filled with indescribable joy, and the whole house was filled with warmth and happiness.

"I didn't see anything. You two lovebirds, keep your sweet time together. Mom's going to the kitchen to wash the dishes." Sun's mother made an excuse and headed to the kitchen, feeling incredibly happy.