Chapter 52
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Chapter 52: The Xiao Family’s Apology
Bai Chen watched the Yang Family leave and snorted coldly.
“You all dare to make decisions without even informing me? It seems you truly do not take me seriously!”
“It looks like this Blood Source Stone is of no use to you anymore!”
Hearing Bai Chen’s words, Xiao Ru Song turned pale with fear.
He was now completely certain that Bai Chen was their Xiao Family’s benefactor, savior, and ancestor!
“Ancestor! We were wrong; we were deceived by them!”
“That Nan Xuan Fei claimed to be your wife’s sister, to say you are family! We had no idea of the inside story!”
Bai Chen replied coldly,
“This is the last time! And remember, you are to cooperate with Nan Yue Ran from the Nan Family, not the Nan Family itself!”
“Understood, Ancestor!”
Bai Chen returned to his seat.
At that moment, the members of the Nan Family, except for Nan Jiang Hong and Nan Xuan Fei, looked at Bai Chen in shock.
“Nan Xuan Fei, I need an explanation from you!”
“It was me who treated Xiao Si Yan, so on what grounds do you dare to act this way?”
Bai Chen glared at Nan Xuan Fei, his gaze icy.
Nan Xuan Fei instinctively wanted to avoid Bai Chen’s stare.
But then she thought about how she was actually intimidated by a country bumpkin whom she always looked down upon, and her anger boiled within her.
“So what! I did it, and what if I did!”
“I haven’t even questioned you yet! Do you realize that without the Yang Family, we can’t develop that project?”
“With the Yang Family withdrawing, not only can we not proceed, but the Yang Family will also have a problem with us!”
“This all happened because of you!”
“You need to sincerely apologize to our Nan Family!”
Hearing Nan Xuan Fei’s words, Bai Chen felt a fire igniting in his heart.
Even after living for so long, he had never met such a thick-skinned and shameless person!
“You’re just sharp-tongued, and now you’re blaming me? You really know how to throw dirt, don’t you?”
Nan Jiang Hong stepped in at that moment to lighten the mood.
“Bai Chen, I think you all should stop arguing; this matter is not good for our Nan Family.”
“Nan Xuan Fei only thought of this plan because of the connection between our Nan Family and the Yang Family!”
“Why not show a little generosity? You have spent so much time with our Nan Family, and we haven’t treated you poorly, right?”
Seeing Nan Jiang Hong and Nan Xuan Fei play their roles, Bai Chen began to devise a strategy in his mind.
Nan Jiang Hong only mentioned Nan Xuan Fei’s concerns but failed to mention his own claims to glory.
Bai Chen also saw through that the two were merely small-minded people.
“I think you are mistaken; this time, the project at Zijin Garden is not a collaboration with your Nan Family!”
Bai Chen said lightly.
Upon hearing Bai Chen’s words, Nan Jiang Hong and Nan Xuan Fei’s expressions changed.
“What do you mean by that?”
Nan Xuan Fei glared fiercely at Bai Chen.
“The Xiao Family has already announced their partnership with Yue Ran! Not your Nan Family!”
Nan Xuan Fei became furious at Bai Chen’s statement.
“Bai Chen! What do you mean by this? What do you really want?”
Nan Jiang Hong’s expression shifted as he scolded Bai Chen as well.
“Bai Chen! Nan Yue Ran is from our Nan Family; she represents us! Do you think your words can change that? What can she do alone? In the end, she still needs our Nan Family!”
Bai Chen looked coldly at the two.
“If you think Yue Ran can’t do it, then I will definitely help her succeed!”
“We’ll see what happens then!”
Saying this, Bai Chen directly took Nan Yue Ran by the hand and stood to leave.
As he departed, Bai Chen cast a cold glance at Nan Xuan Fei.
“Didn’t you say before that Yue Ran couldn’t do without the Yang Family? What about now?”
“Also, this is just the beginning; I look forward to seeing how you handle things later.”
After Bai Chen left, the members of the Nan Family stood there with grim expressions.
“Grandpa, what should we do now?”
Nan Xuan Fei looked at Nan Jiang Hong for help.
Nan Jiang Hong snorted and remained unshaken.
“I don’t believe they can change anything!”
“Remember, Nan Yue Ran’s last name is Nan!”
Hearing this, the members of the Nan Family nodded, appearing to take it for granted.
It was commonly understood that Nan Yue Ran could accomplish nothing on her own.
Even if they obtained the Zijin Garden project, they would still need to be involved.
“Even if Bai Chen talks big, what can such a young lad do?”
……
Back at home, Nan Yue Ran remained in shock, unable to pull herself away.
“Bai Chen, what is going on?”
Nan Yue Ran gazed at Bai Chen dreamily, awaiting an explanation.
Bai Chen looked at Nan Yue Ran’s expression, and his earlier gloom vanished completely as he smiled faintly.
“You asked me to give it a try, right? It looks like I really succeeded!”
Hearing Bai Chen’s words, Nan Yue Ran recalled that she had indeed suggested he give it a shot.
But she never expected Bai Chen would actually succeed!
“I told you long ago that my medical skills are impressive, and I can heal your body.”
“You have to believe me.”
Upon hearing this, Nan Yue Ran slightly pursed her lips and nestled against Bai Chen’s chest.
They could both feel each other’s warmth, and Bai Chen could especially feel the softness against his chest.
After they shared a tender moment, Nan Yue Ran blushed and pulled away from Bai Chen.
She patted her face and said to Bai Chen,
“Nian Nian will be out of school soon. You should go pick her up!”
“Even though I took on the Zijin Garden project, it’s all starting from scratch! I need to think it through carefully!”
Seeing Nan Yue Ran’s face as red as an apple, Bai Chen smiled gently.
It had been ages since he felt his heart race like this.
After picking up Bai Nian Nian, Bai Chen turned and returned to the medicinal meal shop.
At that moment, Su Qing Li arrived with Xiao Ru Song.
Upon seeing Xiao Ru Song, Bai Chen’s expression immediately fell.
“What are you doing here?”
Hearing Bai Chen’s cold tone, Xiao Ru Song trembled and dropped to the floor in front of Bai Chen.
“Please forgive me, Ancestor! Please forgive me!”
“It was my fault for not investigating properly, which led me to fall for that villain’s trick!”
“I came this time to invite you to discuss matters; our Xiao Family has prepared an apology! I sincerely ask for your forgiveness!”
Upon hearing Xiao Ru Song’s words, Bai Chen thought of how Nan Yue Ran was also at a disadvantage in the Zijin Garden project, and he agreed to Xiao Ru Song’s request.
Seeing Bai Chen agree, Xiao Ru Song sighed with relief and hurriedly took Bai Chen to Longwan Villa No. 1.
The members of the Xiao Family who came with Xiao Ru Song to Lintai gathered together.
Upon seeing Bai Chen, they all stood up respectfully.
“Greetings, Ancestor!”
Su Qing Li, standing nearby, was taken aback by the scene before her.
Su Qing Li looked on in astonishment as she observed this display.
At the same time, they grew even more curious about Bai Chen’s identity.
Even the Xiao Family, which their Su Family had to treat with caution, treated Bai Chen like this!
They even called him "Ancestor"?
What connection did they share?
Xiao Ru Song respectfully approached Bai Chen and took out the prepared documents.
“Ancestor, this is a list of all the Xiao Family’s enterprises in Lintai; I kindly ask you to accept it!”
Bai Chen glanced at the document, and the company’s name was Fuyuan Chamber of Commerce.
Su Qing Li, standing beside them, widened her eyes in surprise. This company was no small deal in Lintai!
It was one of the four major chambers of commerce in Lintai!
The other three chambers were owned by the Three Giants of Lintai.
The fact that the Xiao Family, far away in the provincial capital, could make their chamber stand on equal footing with the local powers showed their strong influence!
Bai Chen naturally accepted the documents and signed his name.
Seeing this, Xiao Ru Song continued,
“Ancestor, Yan Yan will also stay by your side to help manage the company, so you don’t have to be troubled by company matters. You can just glance at it when you have some free time!”
“And with Yan Yan around, no foolish person will dare to offend you!”
Hearing this, Xiao Si Yan respectfully bowed to Bai Chen.
“Greetings, Ancestor!”
At that moment, Xiao Si Yan was utterly shocked.
She had not believed Bai Chen when he first claimed to be her ancestor, but now she was completely convinced.
Bai Chen nodded in satisfaction.
“Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’m leaving.”
“Just hand the Blood Source Stone to Xiao Si Yan.”
Hearing Bai Chen’s words, the members of the Xiao Family beamed with joy.
They quickly followed Bai Chen’s instructions.
Xiao Si Yan respectfully approached Bai Chen while holding the Blood Source Stone.
“Ancestor, I will take you to accept the company!”
