Chapter 2178: Chapter 2030: Snow Lotus 4
Chen Lin, naturally accompanied by Wang Xinyi.
After greeting everyone, Chen Lin entered the courtyard and saw Brother Liu, Song Xiaodong, and Zhang Yanran standing in the middle of the courtyard, where the atmosphere was quite subtle.
Seeing Song Xiaodong, Chen Lin was extremely surprised at first, but then realized the connection with Chu Xianling, so he immediately smiled and stepped forward.
Seeing Chen Lin, Zhang Yanran was also a bit surprised and quickly turned to shake hands with Chen Lin, saying, "Itâs Mr. Chen!"
Chen Lin didnât see Zhang Yanran at all but instead reached out directly to Song Xiaodong, saying, "Wow, Mr. Song, I never expected to meet here again!"
"Yes, itâs quite a coincidence!" Song Xiaodong also smiled and extended his hand to Chen Lin.
"Mr. Song is also here to celebrate Old Master Chuâs birthday!" Chen Lin asked, holding Song Xiaodongâs hand.
"Yes, itâs as it should be. But Mr. Chen coming personally is quite something." Song Xiaodong complimented Chen Lin.
Indeed, Chen Lin was now truly the head of the Chen Family, as the old patriarch had actually retired and wasnât involved anymore, making Chen Lin the highest-ranking member of the Chen Family. Coming to celebrate Old Master Chuâs birthday was certainly giving a lot of face.
Old Fox Chen certainly had his own considerations.
"Haha, not at all, not at all, Iâve admired Old Master Chu for a long time, and today I finally have the chance to come and seek some guidance in person." Chen Lin waved his hand and smiled at Song Xiaodong.
As they chatted, Song Xiaodongâs natural gaze shifted to Wang Xinyi.
Wang Xinyi caught Song Xiaodongâs gaze, knowing he was looking at her, she quickly lowered her eyes to the ground and softly said, "Hello Mr. Song!"
Song Xiaodong naturally smiled and replied, "Hello, Teacher Wang!"
"Haha!" Wang Xinyi blushed, laughed, and then raised her head to ask Song Xiaodong, "How are your practices going?"
Song Xiaodong responded, "Thanks to you, Teacher, the cultivation technique you taught me has saved my life multiple times, I am really grateful!"
Wang Xinyi smiled contentedly without saying a word.
Chen Linâs face also displayed a smile, grinning wide as he looked from Song Xiaodong to Wang Xinyi, saying to Wang Xinyi, "Here, give me that, you stay and talk to Mr. Song, Iâll go see Old Master Chu."
Wang Xinyi handed her belongings over to Chen Lin, who took them and headed towards the main entrance of the courtyardâs main house.
Inside the main house, although Chu Jingming, the Eldest Son of the Chu Family, was seated, he had been watching outside through the glass, ready to greet any important guests early. When he saw Chen Lin coming, he quickly shouted inside, "Susu? Hurry, the Chen Family is here!"
Chu Jingming then led his wife, Chen Susu, out of the room, welcoming Chen Lin from afar.
"Mr. Chen!" Chu Jingming warmly approached to shake hands with Chen Lin.
"Hello, Mr. Chen." Chen Susu also greeted Chen Lin.
"Quick, take me to see the old master!" Chen Lin said to them.
Chu Jingming and Chen Susu invited Chen Lin into the room.
The spectators outside were left completely stunned.
Zhang Yanranâs hand hung in the air, her mind momentarily stuck.
"Didnât he say he was just a traditional Chinese medicine physician? How come Mr. Chen is so respectful to him?"
"Whatâs this personâs background?"
The onlookers kept whispering about Song Xiaodong under their breath.
"Who is this? Mr. Chen is speaking so politely?"
"Does this person know Mr. Chen?"
"No idea, donât know, heâs not from Beijing."
"Is someone from out of town this capable?"
"The Chu Family is truly extraordinary, their guests are all hidden talents!"
"Indeed..."
Zhang Yanran glanced at Song Xiaodong, still annoyed, remembering what he said at the traditional Chinese medicine wholesale market: "Hire me? Are you worthy?"
Chapter 2033 Duanyan
"Hmph, Iâll tell you, the Snow Lotus you wanted is gone, Iâve bought it." Zhang Yanran patted the gift box she brought, confronting Song Xiaodong.
"Yeah right, that Snow Lotus would auction for at least two or three hundred thousand, can you afford it?" Song Xiaodong replied dismissively to Zhang Yanran.
"Ha, maybe for someone like you, two or three hundred thousand is a fortune, but Iâll tell you, for me, itâs just pocket change." Zhang Yanran cast a contemptuous glance at Song Xiaodong and said arrogantly.
"You have that much money? In your dreams, if you can afford that Snow Lotus, Iâd be the son-in-law of the Chu Family!" Song Xiaodong challenged Zhang Yanran.
"Really, if those words reach the old masterâs ears, heâd cut off your tongue!" Zhang Yanran sneered at Song Xiaodong.
The old master she spoke of was Chu Jingyang, the youngest of Old Master Chuâs three sons, and the father of Chu Xianling.
After all, Chuâs offspring consisted of only one granddaughter.
"A chicken will always be a chicken, wonât fly out of the coop or become a phoenix, even if you know Patriarch Chen, you can never cling to the Chu Family!" Zhang Yanran taunted Song Xiaodong.
"Yes, a Zhang will always be a Zhang, no matter how much you suck up, you canât change your name to Chu!" Song Xiaodong shot back at Zhang Yanran.
Inside, as Chen Lin entered, Old Master Chu finally showed some movement, sitting up and extending his hand.
Chen Lin walked over and was firmly grasped by Old Master Chu.
"Youâve aged too!" Old Master Chu said to Chen Lin.
"My grandson already has kids, how could I not age?" Chen Lin laughed and replied to Old Master Chu.
"Is that so? Well, thatâs good, very good!" Old Master Chu nodded.