Chapter 164 Arrival in Rongcheng

During holidays, no matter where Lan Ling is, Yun Xia will find a way to mail her a few bottles. A person's face is their reputation, and even the slightest change will cause a huge stir in the circle of wealthy women.

Lan Ling didn't want to expose her goddaughter, so she lied and said it was the latest product developed by the research institute, and that it was hard to find. Everyone loves beauty, especially rich women. She tried to persuade them, even using business cooperation as a bargaining chip, to get a bottle or two.

Over time, a beauty cream with excellent effects and exquisite packaging became popular among top-tier wealthy women. A single bottle was sold for 500 yuan, and it was still the kind that was priced but not available.

After hearing this, the girl's eyes widened in amazement, and she exclaimed, "My goodness, the lives of the rich are truly unimaginable!"

Feng Jingling handed him a duck wing, saying, "Hey, you're not bad either, this is quite a sum for your first offering."

They were holding up a '2' with their fingers, and apart from the two of them, Jiang Chao and Jiang An both thought it was 200.

"Hehe, 'A poor family travels with plenty of resources,' you say that!"

"Heh heh, is my family very poor?"

Oh no, I forgot the devil was still here. I smiled sheepishly and put on a docile expression. “Not at all. The Jiang family is getting richer and richer. The more complete the home appliances are the best proof. Here, have a duck wing.”

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you!"

After coaxing him back to his senses, the girl patted her chest, secretly relieved that it had been a close call. Then she turned around, tearing up some duck meat while watching the two cats wrestling.

"Tsk tsk, Xiao Hei is just a bully outside his own territory. He's nothing in front of Xiao Bai."

The black cat, pinned down by the white cat, thrashed its tail wildly, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't turn over.

"Hehe, you guessed wrong. Little Black is letting Little White win!"

Yun Xia didn't believe Jiang Chao's suggestion at all. She pursed her lips and continued to gnaw on her duck meat.

Two days later, at the entrance of Huaimin Street, a light blue suitcase was placed on the trunk.

“Hey, brat, Little Butterfly is my sister. If you dare to let her be bullied in Rongcheng, hmph, I’ll beat you to a pulp.”

"Don't worry, Young Master Feng. Even if I get injured, I won't let Xiaxia suffer. Besides, Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu, Aunt Liu, and Uncle Liu are all very kind people."

"Yunxia, ​​take this. If someone bullies you, stay away from them, and then... use it to hit them."

Hey, isn't this the slingshot he bought on the black market? He's protecting it like a treasure, yet he's willing to give it away?

"Don't worry, I'll protect myself. I still have Brother Zhang here!"

Upon hearing this, the boy glanced sideways at the young man in the black suit, his brows furrowing slightly, his eyes showing disdain. "In the middle of summer, wearing such thick clothes, aren't you afraid of getting sick from the heat? Look at you... Ugh!"

Fearing he might say something offensive, she quickly covered his mouth, winked and gave him a meaningful look, then pulled Li Chen into the car, leaned out the window, and waved to the others.

"Hey, go back now. I'll bring you gifts when I get back."

The black sedan slowly drove out of sight. Feng Jingling wiped away her tears in a pretentious manner. "Ah Chao, do you think that when Little Butterfly sees the brilliance and beauty of the outside world, she might... not want to come back?"

Jiang Chao rolled his eyes at him. "Mind your own business. Fallen leaves return to their roots, don't you understand? You think you can fly if you don't go back to the Jiang family?"

After saying that, he turned and left. The boy pursed his lips, took Jiang An's hand, and followed him with small steps.

The black sedan made frequent stops and starts along the way, arriving in Rongcheng two days later. The car was parked at the foot of the mountain. Shortly after Zhang Ge finished making a phone call, several burly men in uniform came down from the mountain and helped the group with their luggage.

About 30 minutes later, we arrived at a magnificent villa halfway up the mountain. Built against the mountain and near a stream, the location was clearly well-chosen. After being led in by the humble butler, we put our luggage in the bedroom and, carrying the prepared gifts, went to pay our respects to our elders.

Grandpa Liu has white hair but a youthful face, ruddy complexion, and kind eyes, but the occasional glint of shrewdness reveals his demeanor as the head of the family, showing that he is a man of strategy.

Many elders were seated inside, but Li Chen was not intimidated. After exchanging pleasantries with them, he introduced the girl beside him, "Grandpa, this is Yun Xia, my best friend in Jiangcheng. She specially prepared a gift for my trip to Rongcheng."

Understanding immediately, Yunxia took small steps forward and handed the prepared gift to the butler with both hands.

Grandpa Liu opened the box and carefully examined the 30-centimeter-long ginseng inside.

"They really are from a small town. They dare to show off a mere gift the size of a sesame seed!"

The woman who spoke was wearing heavy makeup, and even in the middle of summer, she was wearing a mink shawl. Her mannerisms were extremely affected, but... she was clearly a brainless person. To directly mock the host and guests in front of them was truly something else!

The middle-aged man in the suit next to her nudged her elbow, received several eye rolls in return, and then sighed and ignored her.

"Hmph, what does a woman know about good stuff? The root is straight, the yellowish-brown skin is fine and firm, the root hairs are long and tough, and the pearl spots are round and full. It's obviously a top-quality item, girl. It must be hard to find, right?"

"Hiss, not hard to find. There are plenty of ginseng of the same quality in my space." Although he thought this in his heart, he did not show it on his face. "Having traveled all the way to Rongcheng, I must carefully select the gifts I brought."

This answer was impeccable, and Old Master Liu nodded appreciatively, handing the ginseng to the steward and instructing him to slice it, dry it, and soak it in wine.

After greeting the head of the family, it was natural to greet the other elders as well. Li Chen and Yun Xia each presented a gift. Some were all smiles, delighted with the gifts from Jiangcheng, while others frowned slightly, looking disgusted, as if they thought the gifts were too stingy.

"Ugh, you country bumpkin! You dare to give away a counterfeit beauty cream? I wouldn't dare put this on my face!" the stylishly dressed girl said with disdain.

"Sister, the smell and texture are not much different from what Auntie sent back," the fresh-faced girl said timidly.

"Heh, you bastard, who gave you the right to speak?"

After saying that, Liu Xiaolian moved a few steps to the left, turned her head away, and refused to pay attention to her. Liu Xiaohe lowered her head, pinched the hem of her skirt, and looked like a pitiful little girl who was being bullied but dared not refute.

The elders would pretend not to see the younger generation's petty squabbles, but now they surrounded Li Chen, showing concern and asking about his well-being while secretly inquiring about Liu Yunjuan's whereabouts.

"Yunjuan, sigh, she's good in every way, but she lacks magnanimity. A canary, plus her little chick, has driven her to this state. She's not capable of shouldering great responsibilities!" The eldest aunt, wearing heavy makeup, said with 'earnest advice'.

“At home, one obeys one’s father; after marriage, one obeys one’s husband. No matter how many faults her brother-in-law has, he is still her husband and her source of livelihood. How can a marriage be dissolved so easily? She even hired a top-notch legal team, fought a lawsuit for months, and divided half of the Li family’s assets. It’s shameful to talk about it. If you’re going to divorce, you should do it cleanly. Why make a scene and give others the opportunity to gossip behind your back?” Liu Yunxiang, with her beautiful face and no makeup, tucked a stray hair behind her ear and said this.