Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 663 - 663 623 Zhan Family Manor_1

663: Chapter 623 Zhan Family Manor_1 663: Chapter 623 Zhan Family Manor_1 Zhu Zhengjiang approached Lu Chuan with a sycophantic smile plastered on his face, constantly rubbing his hands as he said, “We’re all friends here, and I hope you won’t take my earlier words to heart.”

“I, Young Master Zhu, really want to make friends with you.”

As the son of a merchant, he was naturally accustomed to weighing the benefits and drawbacks in his mind.

Certainly, offending Lu Chuan here was bad for the entire Zhu family.

Not to mention that their cooperation with the Hua family could be destroyed, if he offended Lu Chuan, the Zhu family would essentially be losing a capable ally.

This was something the Zhu family absolutely could not accept.

Lu Chuan looked at him indifferently and said, “Didn’t you say you were going to call for some people?”

“Where would that be?

I was just joking earlier; it’s all a misunderstanding.

Why not I invite you to our mansion as a guest?

We will certainly treat you with the standard due to a distinguished guest!”

He looked at Lu Chuan with great anticipation, hoping he would grace them with his presence.

However, Lu Chuan shook his head slightly, refusing, “Forget it, there’s no need; I’m off to rest at the Zhan family for the night.”

Zhu Zhengjiang turned to Zhan Tianyu and quickly nodded with a smile, “It’s obvious, the two of you have a great relationship, surely good friends.”

“That might be an overstatement, but we have known each other for some time.”

Zhan Tianyu smiled awkwardly, “Young Master Zhu, you sure changed your tune quickly.

What’s the situation?”

Scratching his head, Zhu Zhengjiang said helplessly, “Did Young Master Lu, by chance, visit the Hua family not so long ago?”

Zhan Tianyu looked at him in surprise, “You know about that?

You’re quite well-informed, aren’t you?”

“That’s right, at noon today a representative from the Hua family came to renegotiate business with us.

It was only then we learned that the Hua family’s dying family spirit tree had been revived.”

“We also learned that the person who revived the spirit tree is a man named Lu Chuan.”

He turned to Lu Chuan and said respectfully, “Since you are the savior of the Hua family, and the Hua family is our family’s business partner, it makes us friends as well.”

He smiled awkwardly, and though it felt a bit like he was forcing the connection, it was all in the name of earning money.

“Would you like to visit our mansion?

The whole household would welcome your arrival!”

He looked at Lu Chuan earnestly.

Gu Xiaosang suddenly interrupted, “Don’t go; I’m afraid this guy has some tricks up his sleeve.”

Zhu Zhengjiang grew anxious and quickly argued, “Good Heavens, I wouldn’t dare say such a thing.

How could I harbor any ill will toward Young Master Lu?”

“If Young Master Lu would honor us with his presence, we would certainly treat him with the utmost hospitality!”

Lu Chuan waved his hand and said, “Forget about it, I need to settle in at the Zhan family first and rest a bit.”

Zhan Tianyu breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, “Young Master Zhu, please go back.

If there’s a chance in the future, we’ll come for a visit.”

Zhu Zhengjiang pursed his lips awkwardly, “Alright, no problem, you’re welcome anytime.”

With that, Lu Chuan and the others turned and left the place, taking the dirty little girl with them.

Watching their retreating figures, Zhu Zhengjiang’s expression grew sour.

“To think the Zhan family got ahead!

These martial brutes are not too bad at currying favor either.”

“What bad luck, I’ve gained nothing and I’ll surely be scolded when I return.”

Zhu Zhengjiang and his men left in disarray.

Crossing the bustling streets of Dubhe City, Zhu Zhengjiang quickly led his people back to the Zhu family mansion.

The first thing he did upon returning to the mansion was to pay a visit to the Family Head.

In the Family Head’s study, a middle-aged man who was sitting at the desk, wearing white pajamas and reading a book by candlelight, put down the book when he saw Zhu Zhengjiang walk in.

“Why do you rush in, what has happened?”

“Father, I just went out to greet the maid we bought, but someone took her away!”

Zhu Qingcheng, who was sitting at the desk, suddenly had a fierce look in his eyes upon hearing this.

“What audacity to snatch someone from the Zhu family!

Do they have a death wish?”

“And you, you are such an incompetent fool, to simply watch as someone you bought for our family is taken away, truly disgraceful to the Zhu family!”

Seeing him scold like this, Zhu Zhengjiang hastened to explain, “Father, it wasn’t that I didn’t try to take her back, but the one who took her, his name is Lu Chuan!”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qingcheng’s expression immediately turned grave.

Then, looking at Zhu Zhengjiang with surprise, he asked, “Are you serious, that Lu Chuan?”

“Yes, exactly, the Lu Chuan from Flower City!”

Zhu Qingcheng’s breathing became hurried, “He has actually come to Dubhe City!

This is a good opportunity.

Such talent, if we could use him for our Zhu family, wouldn’t it mean we could secure the pinnacle of Dubhe City?”

“Why didn’t you keep him here, you idiot!”

Zhu Zhengjiang quickly defended himself, “Father, it wasn’t that I didn’t want to keep him, but someone else beat me to it, that guy was Zhan Tianyu of the Zhan family, he took Lu Chuan to Zhan Family Manor!”

Zhu Qingcheng angrily slapped the table, “No, we can’t let the Zhan family succeed.

What right do these warriors have to form an alliance with Lu Chuan!”

“Tomorrow morning, I will personally visit the Zhan Family Manor.

I want to see what they are up to!”

“If we can win over Lu Chuan, not only will our business with the Hua family be secure, but he will also help us solve many other problems!”

Zhu Qingcheng took a deep breath, “I will not miss this opportunity!”

Zhu Zhengjiang quickly said, “Father, I will accompany you to the Zhan Family Manor tomorrow!”

…

Meanwhile, it was late at night, street lamps were lit, and there were fewer pedestrians on the road, yet it was still much livelier than in other small towns.

The towering buildings rose one after another, and just being amidst these structures made Lu Chuan realize he had come into a big city.

Soon, they arrived in front of Zhan Family Manor.

The majestic double red doors were wide open, and two rows of guards stood at the entrance.

As Zhan Tianyu returned, they all bent over to greet him.

The girl hiding behind Lu Chuan still looked somewhat timid and curiously surveyed her surroundings.

“How about this, let her stay at our manor to practice martial arts.

We’ll take care of her food and lodging, ensure her safety, and won’t make her do any hard labor,” Zhan Tianyu turned to Lu Chuan and suggested.

“No problem.”

At that moment, in the pavilion in the front yard, several members of the Zhan family were seated.

They all approached upon Zhan Tianyu’s return.

“Uncle Tianyu is back!”

A beautiful girl around sixteen or seventeen ran over, beaming a sweet smile at Zhan Tianyu.

“Jiaojiao, did you miss me?”

“I missed you so much, you’re finally back!”

The others also came over one after another; they were the children of the Family Head and also Zhan Tianyu’s siblings.

Then, someone spotted Lu Chuan and his companions and quickly asked, “Tianyu, don’t just bring strangers back, our Zhan family is not an inn.”