Chapter 50
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Chapter 50: Acknowledging Ancestry on the Spot
“Family Head! The Nan family has arrived!”
When Xiao Ru Song heard Xiao Chang Yuan’s report, his eyes brightened.
“The Nan family? Has that skilled doctor come?”
Xiao Chang Yuan shook his head.
“No, he hasn’t. The people with the Nan family are from the Yang family.”
“The Yang family? What brings them here?”
Xiao Ru Song found it a bit strange.
To be honest, if it weren’t for Bai Chen’s intervention, the Xiao family would likely have ended up cooperating with the Yang family on the Zijin Garden project.
But now that Bai Chen has acted, the project can only belong to the Nan family.
Soon, Nan Xuan Fei and Yang Xiao Tian were respectfully welcomed into the living room.
Nan Xuan Fei was also surprised by how different her treatment was today compared to yesterday.
Xiao Ru Song looked at Nan Xuan Fei and smiled.
“Miss Nan, may I ask what your relationship is with Nan Yue Ran?”
Hearing Xiao Ru Song’s question, Nan Xuan Fei was taken aback.
“She is my cousin. Why? Did she offend your Xiao family? I knew it!”
Nan Xuan Fei furrowed her brows with concern.
“That’s not the case! I can’t thank Miss Nan Yue Ran enough!”
“Hmm?”
Both Nan Xuan Fei and Yang Xiao Tian were surprised.
Xiao Ru Song noticed their reaction and found it a bit odd.
“What’s wrong with you two? Miss Nan Yue Ran’s husband helped treat my Yan Yan, so of course, I must thank Miss Nan Yue Ran.”
“You mean, Bai Chen cured your family member?”
Yang Xiao Tian asked with narrowed eyes.
Nan Xuan Fei was still processing this information.
“Yes, so this time our Xiao family will cooperate with the Nan family on the Zijin Garden project. Young Master Yang, I apologize.”
Yang Xiao Tian’s expression darkened, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
At this moment, Nan Xuan Fei also realized what was happening, feeling both shock and delight.
Yang Xiao Tian glanced at her, then stood up, pulling Nan Xuan Fei with him.
“Xiao Family Head, may I excuse myself for a moment?”
“Of course.”
Soon, the two arrived at the pond where Xiao Si Yan was staying. At that moment, Nan Xuan Fei still felt a bit dazed.
“Young Master Yang, why are we here? Do you…?”
Looking at the dark surroundings, Nan Xuan Fei’s face turned slightly red.
However, Yang Xiao Tian’s expression remained cold.
“What are you thinking? I ask you, what’s going on with the cooperation between the Xiao family and the Nan family?”
Hearing Yang Xiao Tian’s words, Nan Xuan Fei felt a bit at a loss.
“I don’t know either, Young Master Yang!”
Yang Xiao Tian stared at Nan Xuan Fei for a moment, and his doubts faded, replaced by deep thought.
“Do you want to overshadow Nan Yue Ran?”
After a moment of contemplation, Yang Xiao Tian suddenly blurted out.
“You just heard that this cooperation from the Xiao family relies entirely on that country bumpkin Bai Chen, so Nan Yue Ran’s status in your Nan family will definitely rise a lot.”
“Do you really want to see that happen?”
Nan Xuan Fei’s breathing quickened upon hearing this, and her fists clenched tightly.
“Young Master Yang, what do you want me to do?”
Nan Xuan Fei didn’t ask further; she was a smart woman.
She understood that in this world, the only thing that could be relied on was profit.
“Just call your Nan family’s Family Head for support, and then leave the rest to me.”
Nan Xuan Fei nodded and immediately called Nan Jiang Hong.
When Nan Jiang Hong heard their words, he immediately fell into a frenzy of joy.
But then, Yang Xiao Tian’s next words doused him with cold water.
“Nan Family Head, do you really think your Nan family can manage such a big project?”
Hearing Yang Xiao Tian’s words, Nan Jiang Hong calmed down.
“Young Master Yang, what do you mean by that?”
“My meaning is simple. If your Nan family develops it together with our Yang family, as long as you agree, I will handle the rest.”
On the other end, Nan Jiang Hong fell silent for a long time, and then he sighed.
“Alright.”
With this response, Yang Xiao Tian smiled with satisfaction.
“Very good. You can rest assured, Nan Family Head, that our Yang family will not neglect your Nan family in the future!”
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiao Tian checked the time and then quickly took Nan Xuan Fei back to the living room.
“Xiao Family Head, I have already spoken with the Nan Family Head. This project will be jointly developed by our two families.”
Upon hearing Yang Xiao Tian’s words, Xiao Ru Song was very surprised.
Nan Xuan Fei quickly spoke up.
“I can represent our Nan family! Nan Yue Ran is my cousin, and Bai Chen is my brother-in-law; we are all family! They know this!”
“The Yang family and our Nan family have a close relationship, so we will develop this together.”
Seeing Nan Xuan Fei speak up, Xiao Ru Song paused for a brief moment before nodding.
“Since both of your families have spoken, then let’s settle on this.”
……
The next day, the bidding conference took place as scheduled.
Almost all the powerful families from Lintai gathered here.
Even though they knew they might not compete with the three giants, they still wanted to give it a try.
The Nan family also arrived at the venue, sitting in a secluded spot.
Compared to the nervousness of the surrounding families, Nan Jiang Hong appeared much more composed, and his gaze towards the other families held a hint of disdain.
Bai Chen sat beside Nan Yue Ran, watching the noisy venue and couldn’t help but smile slightly.
“Yue Ran, the outcome of this event is already decided.”
Upon hearing this, Nan Yue Ran was a bit surprised but then nodded.
“It’s probably the Yang family; only they have the strength in Lintai.”
“No, it’s the Nan family.”
Bai Chen gently shook his head.
“The Nan family?”
Nan Yue Ran widened her eyes, a little shocked.
“That’s right, and all the credit will be yours.”
Nearby, Nan Zhan Fei and Xu Qing scoffed.
“You country bumpkin, your ability to brag is getting better and better!”
“Do you think you can talk big just because of some skills? Don’t wait until you become a joke!”
Hearing the commotion, Nan Xuan Fei turned to glance at Bai Chen and Nan Yue Ran, but unusually, she said nothing this time.
Nan Yue Ran gently held Bai Chen’s hand and confronted Nan Zhan Fei directly.
“Why do you keep talking about Bai Chen?”
“He has helped me a lot this time! And you all didn’t help me at all!”
Nan Zhan Fei snorted and turned away.
On the stage, all the families waiting for the Xiao family to announce the public bidding stood ready, waiting for the bidding to begin.
Xiao Ru Song walked onto the stage and cleared his throat twice.
“I am Xiao Ru Song, the Family Head of the Xiao Family. I apologize to everyone! Our Xiao Family has already chosen a partner for this project; this bidding conference is just a formality!”
Hearing Xiao Ru Song’s words, many people’s expressions changed, but they had already expected this scene.
Who other than the Yang Family could cooperate with them in Lintai?
“The partner for our Xiao Family’s Zijin Garden project is the Yang Family!”
Upon hearing the Yang Family’s name, everyone present felt it was natural.
But then, Xiao Ru Song’s next words left everyone in shock.
“And… the Nan family!”
Hearing the Nan family’s name, all eyes suddenly turned toward their section.
Nan Jiang Hong wore a proud expression, as if he had seen this coming.
Yet among the Nan family, apart from Nan Jiang Hong and Nan Xuan Fei, everyone else was undoubtedly in disbelief.
The Nan family is also part of the Zijin Garden project?
Even Nan Yue Ran gasped in surprise, covering her mouth.
Then she looked excitedly at Bai Chen.
“Bai Chen! You were right! The Xiao Family really did partner with us, the Nan family!”
However, Bai Chen’s expression darkened significantly.
“Xiao Ru Song! What are you doing?”
His loud shout made the entire bidding conference fall silent.
Everyone widened their eyes, staring at Bai Chen in disbelief.
Xiao Ru Song looked at Bai Chen, his gaze turning grim.
As the Family Head of the Xiao Family, no one had ever spoken to him this way!
Yet just as Xiao Ru Song was about to explode in anger, he suddenly felt a warmth in his chest.
A shiver ran through Xiao Ru Song as he pulled out a fist-sized stone from his pocket.
It was glowing red and radiating heat.
“Ancient ancestor?”
Xiao Ru Song glanced at Bai Chen, his pupils shrinking, and in that moment, his heartbeat seemed to stop.
