Nangong Tianxiang just wants to use a special way of meeting to tell everyone that she's back, but what does that have to do with him!
After Nangong Tianxiang finished speaking, she sweetly and endearingly hugged Nangong Tianhe's arm; her adorable demeanor made Ye Hao secretly swallow.
Nangong Tianhe was delighted to hear Nangong Tianxiang's voice! Since she joined the entertainment industry, this granddaughter seldom comes home. If it's not for social engagements, it's for releasing an album, and spending five days at home in a year was considered squeezing time out.
"Is the little girl back?" Nangong Tianhe smiled and patted Nangong Tianxiang's little head.
"I'm back, Grandpa, how's your health? Hello, Sir Cheng." Nangong Tianxiang, while Nangong Tianhe was patting her head, greeted Cheng Zhengyang and his wife with a smile: "Hello, Grandma, hello, Madma Cheng."
"Hehe, the little girl has grown so big in the blink of an eye." Cheng Zhengyang's wife said with a smile.
Cheng Zhengyang nodded and smiled, "Indeed! Girls change dramatically as they grow up, making us feel old."
"Tianxiang, come here, your grandfather and Sir Cheng are chatting! Don't be rude." Nangong Tianxiang's father, Nangong Tianming, stepped out from the crowd, speaking in a scholarly way.
Nangong Tianxiang stuck out her tongue but didn't leave Nangong Tianhe.
Nangong Tianhe smiled indulgently, "Tianming, the little girl rarely comes home, no need to be so rigid, or you'll regret it when she leaves with someone!"
While saying this, Nangong Tianhe intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Ye Hao.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Tianxiang blushed and stomped her foot, saying, "Grandpa, what are you saying! How would I leave with someone? I want to stay and live with the family together for a lifetime."
"Hehe, little girl, are you not planning to get married?" Nangong Tianhe smiled.
"Not marrying, getting married has..." Nangong Tianxiang wanted to say what's good about marriage, but upon thinking of the warm scenes of Ye Hao with Lin Ruyu and others, she suddenly felt that marriage could actually be quite cozy, at least being together with a loved one...
"What's with getting married?" Nangong Tianhe chuckled and asked.
"Oh, no, I just don't like getting married..." Nangong Tianxiang said, dodging his gaze.
"Little girl, you're being disingenuous, even daring to deceive your grandpa?" Nangong Tianhe saw through the insincerity in Nangong Tianxiang's words, but as his granddaughter has grown, she's bound to get married, so he didn't press further, instead he turned to Ye Hao with a smile, asking: "And this young man is...?"
"Hello, Grandpa, I'm here to bring Tianxiang home to the Nangong Family and to visit my mentor's descendants." Ye Hao respectfully introduced himself.
"Your mentor's descendants?" Nangong Tianhe asked, puzzled.
"Indeed, it's the Nangong Clan..." Ye Hao didn't conceal anything, even though Cheng Zhengyang was present. Knowing who Cheng Zhengyang is, Ye Hao, still respectful as Cheng Zhengyang was his superior, kept no secret.
"Hehe, who's your mentor?" Nangong Tianhe asked with a smile, not taking Ye Hao's mention of a mentor seriously, even though the Nangong Family's disciples are spread across Huaxia, they didn't widely recruit apprentices.
Ye Hao was about to speak but was interrupted by Nangong Tianxiang. She said, "Hao, didn't you say you know a bit about calligraphy? I see there's a missing character in Grandpa and Sir Cheng's writing, how about adding it for them?"
"Outrageous, Tianxiang, how can you randomly let someone ruin your grandpa's work?" Nangong Tianming glared at Nangong Tianxiang and then turned to Nangong Tianhe and Cheng Zhengyang, apologizing: "Dad, Cheng, please pardon my daughter's impudence!"
"Dad, Ye Hao hasn't written anything yet, how could you say he's ruining it?" Nangong Tianxiang pouted.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhengyang was momentarily taken aback and then suddenly recalled something, quickly scrutinizing Ye Hao, before asking, "Are you called Ye Hao?"
"Ye Hao reporting to the chief." Ye Hao saluted and addressed Cheng Zhengyang.
Cheng Zhengyang is indeed the Shanghai Municipal Committee Secretary; though not Ye Hao's direct superior, he is a deputy national-level leader of Huaxia, so naturally, Ye Hao addressed him as such.
"Seeing is believing, truly such a fine young man of Huaxia. Good, good, indeed." Upon seeing Ye Hao salute, Cheng Zhengyang recognized him as the undefeated War God heatedly discussed among Huaxia's high ranks recently. Although he wasn't aware of Ye Hao's specific achievements, Ye Hao being toasted personally by Chairman Tang spoke volumes of his significant contributions to Huaxia.
Otherwise, why would Chairman Tang and Huaxia's senior officials personally visit Ye Hao, offering him such high treatment?
"It's all thanks to the guidance of our leaders." Ye Hao said humbly, showing no conceit despite Cheng Zhengyang's praise.
"Brother, do you know this young man?" Nangong Tianhe was stunned seeing this unfold, confused by the situation. He knew Cheng Zhengyang's status but had no clue about Ye Hao.
Nangong Tianxiang also looked at Ye Hao in a daze. How could Ye Hao's name be remembered by Shanghai's Municipal Committee Secretary, Cheng Zhengyang? What significant feats has Ye Hao accomplished?
"Of course, I do. Such an outstanding hero from Huaxia, even I regard him with admiration as a half-hero." Cheng Zhengyang praised.
"How could Ye Hao deserve such high praise from the chief?" Ye Hao modestly replied.
"Looks like Tianxiang brought back an exceptional hero! If the young man doesn't mind my humble writing, perhaps you could help complete this 'Heavenly Dao rewards diligence' with us old folks?" Though still unclear about Ye Hao's distinction, Nangong Tianhe acknowledged anyone whom a deputy national leader like Cheng Zhengyang endorses must have some unique qualities.
"My modest skills barely merit criticizing Grandpa Nangong and Chief Cheng's writing styles, yet seeing your skills makes me itch to try. If Chief Cheng doesn't mind, may I wield the brush and attempt to showcase my humble skills?" Ye Hao responded in a scholarly manner.
"Alright." Cheng Zhengyang applauded and stepped back.
Ye Hao's offering is naturally inspired by connecting with Cheng Zhengyang. Considering Cheng Zhengyang could potentially enter the Central Hub, which Su Jinyuan is striving towards too, although Su Jinyuan is also of deputy national level stature, entering the Central Hub remains uncertain due to age constraints; obstacles may arise to impede his progress.
Thus, Ye Hao aspires to aid Su Jinyuan by sourcing entry resources, albeit the significance may be minor; nonetheless, obtaining a vote from Cheng Zhengyang could enhance the odds...
Ye Hao glanced at Nangong Tianhe, who nodded with a smile, then stepped back, allowing Ye Hao to advance and draft.
Although Ye Hao approached with ease, his writing style confidently etched the diligence character. With this diligence character, he infused all his twenty-odd years of assiduousness in committing to the 'Heavenly Dao rewards diligence' phrase… (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please cast your votes and monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)