NOVEL NEXT Chapter 29 - II
Although the position where Li Tianyan was sitting was inconspicuous, many people still looked at them. Several young masters from the Li family, similar in age to Li Tianyan, saw him and Guan Haoran whispering in the corner, looking like good friends, with a jealous expression on their faces.
Although Guan Haoran was uneducated and had no skills, he was the only child of the Guan family, and his mother was from the Tang family in Yuncheng. Needless to say, this man’s background was good. The important thing was Guan Haoran was generous when spending his money. Everyone who followed him could get a lot of benefits. Many people in Jincheng lined up to curry favor with him.
Li Tianyan and Guan Haoran were incompatible with each other before, but why did they suddenly become good friends? They originally thought he would be in poverty after leaving Li Mansion, but now that he was on the same boat as Young Master Guan, it was really hard to predict the future.
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The two chatted for a while, and suddenly there was a commotion in the banquet hall. It turned out that someone from the Shuncheng had arrived. Li Tianyan’s eyes fell on Duan Qin, hoping that Old Madam Li’s performance would not disappoint.
Zhuang Hongyu walked to the middle of the banquet hall with the young men from several clans behind him, bowed his hands to Li Shengyu, and said with a smile, “Zhuang Hongyu is here today on behalf of the Shuncheng, Zhuang family, I am here to celebrate the birthday of senior Li Shengyu.”
The servant in charge of the ceremony hurriedly came forward to accept the birthday gift from the Zhuang family and showed it to Old Master Li. As soon as the gift box was opened, a strong medicinal fragrance came out. Lying in the gift box was a plant. The five-hundred-year-old Blood Ganoderma lucidum made many high-level warriors present felt envious when they saw it.
“A gift from the Zhuang family, a 500-year-old Blood Ganoderma lucidum,” the servant announced loudly after receiving the signal from Old Master Li.
“Nephew Zhuang is too polite.” After the salute ended, Li Shengyu smiled and politely said to the visitor.
Zhuang Hongyu showed a little pride when he saw the reactions of the people around him, “It’s just a small gift, as long as Senior Li doesn’t mind it.”
Duan Qin heard this and then said, “It’s indeed a bit small; the best should be the Thousand-year-old Blood Ganoderma lucidium. This one is only five hundred years old.”
The atmosphere in the audience once again solidified, and after a while, people started talking quietly to those around them. Zhuang family was the No. 1 medicinal farmer in Shuncheng. The entire family had also cultivated many semi-spiritual medicine plants needed by high-level warriors. However, a kid from the Li family just joined Tianfan Immortal Sect, and Duan Qin dared to offend them like this.
Li Pei and Hong Man looked at each other, unable to figure out why the old madam was acting so abnormally. She had clearly attached great importance to this birthday banquet before, and although the old madam was arrogant at heart, she was not straightforward. How could she say such offending words to someone’s face?
“Thousand-year-old Blood Ganoderma lucidum is the most precious treasure of my Zhuang family. The Li family wants us to send Thousand-year-old Blood Ganoderma lucidum to you. Are you dreaming?” Zhuang You, who was standing behind Zhuang Hongyu, listened to the snickering coming from the banquet hall. The young and energetic boy naturally couldn’t swallow this breath and taunted Duan Qin.
“The Zhuang family’s teaching is so bad that he allowed a brat to speak rudely in front of his elders.” Duan Qin couldn’t hold it back and opened her mouth again to express what was on her mind.
Zhuang Hongyu was furious when he saw this old woman being so arrogant, with a sneer on his face, “With the old madam here to give guidance, the disciples of the Li family must all be well-educated. Since the Li family doesn’t like my birthday gift, I won’t keep it to make people uncomfortable. Son, go get the things back; let’s go.”
“Yes, father.” After hearing Zhuang Hongyu’s words, Zhuang You immediately stepped forward to snatch the gift box from the servants of Li Mansion. The person left the birthday banquet hall in a hurry.
Everyone watched the development of the situation and speculated in their hearts. Could it be that Old Madam Li had a grudge with the Zhuang family for a long time, and she couldn’t wait to give someone a blow as soon as she gained power?
Or did Old Madam Li really despise the birthday gift?
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As soon as the Zhuang family left, Li Shengyu turned around and glared at Duan Qin, “What on earth do you want to do?”
Duan Qin was left speechless by the question, as she also grappled with her own actions and unable to control her thoughts, and blurting them out.
“The old madam has not been able to sleep well in the past few days in preparation for the birthday banquet. Maybe she is tired.” Seeing the stalemate between the old master and the old madam, Grandma Cai quickly stepped forward to speak on behalf of the old madam.
“Go down and rest when you are tired. Don’t embarrass yourself here,” Li Shengyu said in a low voice while suppressing his anger. If not for the present audience of distinguished guests, Li Shengyu would have found it challenging to restrain himself from teaching this woman a lesson.
Duan Qin realized she should avoid the situation, to prevent saying something wrong and becoming a subject of gossip later. However, before she could get up, another announcement sounded, prompting her to straighten her clothes and remain seated.
The newcomer was Zhao Ruoting, the eldest son of the Zhao family in Yuncheng. At twenty-five, he was nearing the ninth level of the acquired warrior, the most prominent young warrior in his generation. Following him was Zhao Ruoting’s younger brother, Zhao Ruming, known for his romantic lifestyle and admired by many young ladies.
“Zhao Ruoting came here on behalf of my father to wish Senior Li a happy birthday and a longer life than the Mountain Nan,” Zhao Ruoting said loudly, cupping his hands towards Li Shengyu.
Duan Qin deliberately averted her gaze from the Zhao family’s gift. Seeing the two Zhao family young masters standing below, she smiled and complimented, “The eldest son of the Zhao family has an extraordinary bearing. As expected, the bright moon and clear breeze are unparalleled in the world.”
“Old Madam, that’s too much praise,” Zhao Ruoting humbly replied, accustomed to such compliments.