Peerless Martial Expert in the City -
Chapter 335 - 338: Uncle Shi
Chapter 335: Chapter 338: Uncle Shi
(Sweating, to actually see the perfect dream come true with such rewarding support and encouragement is truly beyond thankfulness!)
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"Hehe, Uncle Chen, you’re too polite. However, with alcohol, it’s best to control it if you can."
Looking at Chen Jianguo’s expression, Xiao Yi chuckled. Although he had quite a lot of confidence in his hangover remedy, confident that even if he were completely drunk, he could definitely dissipate the alcohol and protect his liver, there would still be some inevitable damage. When he drank, the alcohol would directly harm his liver, and drinking too much was never good for it.
"By the way, Uncle Chen, Uncle Liu, if possible, could you keep this recipe a secret for me? When buying the ingredients, you could split the purchases among several shops."
After finishing his request, Xiao Yi turned his head to look at Chen Jianguo and Liu Yuan again, as something else came to mind.
The prescriptions he used to give to other people were always purely tailored to their personal and special ailments, which naturally didn’t require secrecy. Even if others found out about them, it wouldn’t matter. But this particular recipe was one that any regular person could use. Although it wasn’t a particularly precious recipe, Xiao Yi still didn’t want it to spread out so easily.
Before, he had no real concept of money, but after spending some time studying at Z University, he began to form some new thoughts about many things.
Recipes like this one might come in handy later on.
"There’s no problem with that, Xiao Yi. Rest assured, I guarantee that not a single bit of information about this recipe will leak from my hands," Chen Jianguo nodded seriously and said to Xiao Yi.
Seeing Chen Jianguo take the lead, Liu Yuan also hurried to assure Xiao Yi with a serious face. Seeing how earnestly they treated the matter made Liu Yuan even more curious about the recipe. Could it really be so effective? He decided he would have to try it out as soon as he got back.
"Hehe, it’s not that serious. Even if it did get out, it’s just a small recipe."
Xiao Yi hadn’t expected that his casual request would make them take it so seriously, and he quickly chuckled.
After chatting and drinking for a while longer, Xiao Yi proposed to leave. Chen Jianguo and Liu Yuan also felt that they had drunk enough, their heads already feeling a bit dizzy. After some casual attempts at persuading him to stay and exchanging some pleasantries, they no longer insisted and stood up, accompanying Xiao Yi towards the door of the private room.
"Xiao Yi!"
The moment the three men stepped out of the Emperor Hall, they heard a voice full of surprise calling out.
"Han Lu?"
As Xiao Yi turned around, he saw Han Lu looking at him with astonishment, and Qian Xiaofeng standing beside her. Xiao Yi, somewhat surprised, asked, "What brings you here?"
"Xiao Yi... this... these are your friends?"
Han Lu looked at Xiao Yi, who had just come out of the Emperor Hall with Chen Jianguo, with an expression full of shock; her eyes were fixated on the words ’Emperor Hall’ and occasionally darting glances at Chen Jianguo.
She had just come out of the restroom and headed straight for the hall and the few private rooms at the front, full of joy, hoping to find Xiao Yi. After making a round, however, she realized Xiao Yi was nowhere to be seen, which left her feeling incredibly disappointed, thinking he had already left.
But to her surprise, when she was about to give up, her eyes suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. She immediately called out excitedly.
Only after shouting did she realize that Xiao Yi was actually with Chen Jianguo, and furthermore, he had come out from the Emperor Hall!
In Jingyue Pavilion, the Emperor Hall was the most prestigious location. As a daughter of the Han Family, she would naturally be able to book it, but today, when they tried to reserve it, someone else had already booked it.
She had thought it must be some important figure using it, but she never imagined it would be Xiao Yi having a meal there!
Chen Jianguo was the owner of Jingyue Pavilion, whom she naturally recognized. Although to the Great Clans like her Han Family, his status wasn’t all that significant – at most, he was just a relatively successful businessman – but in G City, Chen Jianguo was a notable figure.
As the owner, he was entitled to use the Emperor Hall, which was not surprising, but that he was using the Emperor Hall this time not for a family banquet or to entertain any important figures, but to host Xiao Yi, was beyond her expectations!
At the same time, she finally understood that Chen Jianguo was the "friend" Xiao Yi had mentioned, and not those flashy second-generation rich kids she had assumed earlier!
Qian Xiaofeng, standing nearby, also showed a look of utter shock. He had shamelessly followed Han Lu in search of Xiao Yi, but deep down, he truly hoped she wouldn’t find him.
Indeed, after a full search without finding Xiao Yi, he felt secretly elated. From the probing earlier, he sensed that Xiao Yi hadn’t mentioned their previous encounter to Han Lu, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
But just when he thought he could relax, Xiao Yi appeared again!
And Xiao Yi was coming out of the Emperor Hall? With Jingyue Pavilion’s owner, Chen Jianguo, by his side?
Xiao Yi actually knew Chen Jianguo?
This was completely unexpected!
Xiao Yi wasn’t just an ordinary university student? How could an ordinary university student possibly have any connection with Chen Jianguo!
"Exactly, haha."
Rushing to laugh it off, Xiao Yi then turned to make introductions, "Miss Han, let me introduce you to..."
But before he could finish, he heard Chen Jianguo’s hearty laugh interrupting him, "Young Master Xiao, there’s no need for introductions, we are all very familiar old friends already, haha."
With that, a trace of surprise flashed in Chen Jianguo’s eyes as he turned toward Han Lu with a smiling face and said affectionately, "Miss Han, hello, we meet again, haha. How is Elder Han and everyone doing?"
Although on the surface his smile was very bright and he seemed unfazed, deep inside, he was extremely shocked as well. Just as he had said, he was not unfamiliar with Han Lu, or rather, with the Han Family. Unlike other families, his understanding of the Han Family was more profound because they also had many business dealings, and being a businessman himself, their businesses had some connections.
It was precisely because of this that his understanding of the Han Family was deeper. He knew very well just how formidable the Han Family’s power was in G City and how profound their inner foundation was!
This Han Lu was the most favored granddaughter of Elder Han, often seen by his side and appearing together; her status within the Han Family was no small matter!
And Han Lu seemed quite familiar with Xiao Yi?
Did Xiao Yi truly know people from the Han Family?
This was something he had no knowledge of at all?
"Uncle Chen, my grandfather is well, thank you for your concern."
When she heard Chen Jianguo’s hearty laughter, Han Lu finally recovered from her shock. Facing Chen Jianguo, her face quickly revealed a well-behaved expression as she performed a courtesy, showing the proper upbringing and demeanor expected of a Han Family granddaughter.
"Miss Han is too courteous...haha...good, good! Please extend my regards to Elder Han. I’ll visit him personally another day. By the way, Miss Han, are you and Young Master Xiao old acquaintances? Why don’t you chat here? I won’t interrupt you then!"
Chen Jianguo laughed heartily, said all the polite words he should say, and seeing Han Lu frequently glancing towards Xiao Yi, he quickly excused himself with a knowing smile.
"Alright, thank you, Uncle Chen. I’ll have a word with Xiao Yi."
Han Lu promptly nodded in politeness.
"Haha, no problem, take your time. Xiao Yi, I’ll wait for you downstairs then."
Chen Jianguo laughed heartily and turned to leave with Liu Yuan. Before leaving, he specifically addressed Xiao Yi with great respect.
"Xiao Yi, how do you know Uncle Chen?"
Watching the figures of Chen Jianguo and Liu Yuan disappear down the front corridor, Han Lu finally turned to Xiao Yi, who stood before her, and a complex expression shone in her eyes. She was sincerely curious about how he knew someone like Chen Jianguo.
When Qian Xiaofeng heard Han Lu’s question, his eyes also widened in shock, his ears perked up as he was more eager than anyone to know the relationship between Xiao Yi and Chen Jianguo.
"Hehe, he’s one of my distant uncles," Xiao Yi laughed and replied. Since the truth had already come out, he no longer kept it hidden.
Throughout the time he had come to know and interact with Chen Jianguo, he had indeed come to regard him as a distant uncle.
"Oh, I had no idea you had such a distant uncle."
Han Lu gave a knowing nod, smiled, and didn’t continue with that topic.
Qian Xiaofeng’s complexion changed for a moment, surprised to find that Xiao Yi and Chen Jianguo truly had a connection, and not just a superficial one!
"Hehe, Miss Han, what brings you here?" Xiao Yi laughed again, suddenly remembering a question and asking with a puzzled look in his eyes.
"I came to look for you. I wanted to have a drink with you as well, but I didn’t expect you to finish eating so quickly, hehe."
Han Lu laughed somewhat awkwardly.
"No worries, we can do it next time. When I’m free, I’ll treat you to a meal," Xiao Yi said, nodding in realization and then laughed with a hint of apology.
"You said it! You can’t break your promise!" With that, a smile spread across Han Lu’s face. (To be continued. If you like this novel, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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