Three days later, a huge convoy returned following Shen Yanxing.
The carts were loaded with all kinds of valuable things, including silk, spices, food, porcelain, jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, etc. The entrance of the inn was surrounded by a crowd of curious people, who thought it was a betrothal gift from someone.
Chen Xiao and Xi Yunting were called out by the anxious waiter, and were stunned when they saw the scene.
"What is this for?" Chen Xiao asked.
Shen Yanxing also argued with the manager who came with the same convoy. The manager was always good-tempered and just listened respectfully, but ignored all of Shen Yanxing's requests.
Hearing Chen Xiao asking him, Shen Yanxing waved his hands in frustration, turned around and said to Chen Xiao embarrassedly: "Well... the head of the Che family gave these things as a thank you gift."
Chen Xiao was quite surprised. He said, "Didn't you guys agree on the compensation at the beginning? How come you're settling the bill with supplies?"
Shen Yanxing scratched his nose and said embarrassedly: "It was agreed in advance, and it was given according to the agreement afterwards. But the man from the Che family always felt that Master shouldn't have made such a hard trip in vain. Although I said no, he was still very polite and insisted on giving such a fleet of things as a small gift."
Chen Xiao was confused. He didn't know why his trip to find his apprentice was considered hard work. He turned to the car manager and said, "Your master is too polite. I didn't contribute anything to this. I feel ashamed to accept it."
But the car manager looked so grateful that he really played a key role. He bent down and said, "Master Chen, don't be so modest. My master has seen your hard work with his own eyes and is deeply grateful. Master Chen, please accept these small gifts. Otherwise, when I go back, my master will blame me for not doing my job well."
Chen Xiao saw more and more people gathering, and he looked at the car, which was indeed filled with common items from the mundane world. He said helplessly, "Have someone take it to my yard first. If you have anything to say, come in and tell me."
Xi Yunting took a glance and patted Chen Xiao's shoulder gently. The two of them stepped aside and let the coachman drive the carriage to the backyard.
The car manager seemed to have completed a difficult task, feeling relaxed, and saluted them with a smile: "Since the things have been delivered, I will go back and report to my master. I will not disturb Master Shen and Master Chen's master-disciple gathering. Masters, please allow me to leave."
Before Chen Xiao could figure out what was going on, Che Zongguan flew away like a gust of wind. With the speed of an ordinary person, he could certainly stop him, but at the moment he was still confused, and couldn't understand why the Che family could send a gift and run away so fast like a thief?
The team was incredibly efficient. They unloaded everything from the vehicle quickly and quickly, then drove away without saying a word.
"What do you mean?" Chen Xiao and Shen Yanxing looked at each other.
Zhou Wu sighed. He realized that the master and disciple were too smart in some aspects, but still a little immature when it came to the ways of the world.
Xi Yunting said, "Since all the things have been unloaded, just accept them. Brother Xiao, don't worry."
Chen Xiao said: "Brother, do you understand?"
Shen Yanxing also hurriedly looked at Xi Yunting with a seeking look.
Xi Yunting entered the living room first. After everyone was seated, he said, "This matter is not complicated. The head of the Che family has no conspiracy. He just wants to curry favor with Brother Xiao in a roundabout way."
Chen Xiao was puzzled: "I know this, didn't Che Zongguan make it very clear before?"
Xi Yunting rarely saw Chen Xiao so stupid and unable to figure out the key point. He sighed and laughed, "What use are these vulgar things to you and me? In terms of value, they are nothing to a cultivator. Carrying them takes up space, and throwing them away would be a waste. You have no choice but to give these things away. Which family in this county town is close enough to you to accept these things? Only your uncle's family."
Chen Xiao understood immediately after Xi Yunting explained it.
This whole fleet of stuff was really nothing to them, but it was enough for the Chen family to live a good life for several years. If they really wanted to give Chen Xiao a gift that matched his status, the Che family couldn't afford it even if they went bankrupt. Even if they gave it reluctantly, Chen Xiao would forget about it the next moment.
But these things are different, Chen Xiao has to use his brain to deal with them, right? Once this is passed on, Chen Changgen's family will be very happy to get the benefits, and Chen Xiao will be very satisfied with the results after handling the things, so he will definitely have an impression of the Che family.
This is really a roundabout way. Using Chen Changgen's family to increase his presence and popularity is something that even Chen Xiao, who thinks he has been tempered in society, can't understand.
Chen Xiao just felt angry and amused. Although he was a little angry that the Che family had such a trick, to be honest, he was not angry at all, but more of a laughing stock.
Shen Yanxing was really angry. He said angrily, "What a Che family! How dare they set their sights on Master."
"Don't be angry, young master." Zhou Wu advised, "We are cultivators. Ordinary people who know the rules and are knowledgeable and sensible don't dare to directly express their intention to curry favor with us, nor can they afford to curry favor with us. The Che family is quite smart. They took this opportunity to at least have a reason to interact with the family of the headmaster. The two families often visit each other, but only the Che family tries hard to help the family of the headmaster, but the Che family dares not make any unreasonable demands on the family of the headmaster."
Zhou Wu was not like Chen Xiao, who had a strange experience and practiced all the way; nor was he like Shen Yanxing, who was born in a family of immortals and rarely came into contact with people outside. He also came from an ordinary family, so he could see things clearly.
After listening to Zhou Wu's analysis, Chen Xiao's anger faded away.
If he leaves like that, it will be out of reach for them, so it would be a good thing if the Che family could have good relations with Chen Changgen's family.
"Forget it, there's no harm in the end." Chen Xiao waved his hand.
However, from this incident, Chen Xiao personally experienced how big the status gap is between cultivators and ordinary people in the mortal world.
Even a wealthy family like the Che family can only try to curry favor with them in a cautious and roundabout way.
Chen Xiao had been flattered before in Hanshan City and Yingxian Island, but this was the first time he had encountered such a humble person. It can be seen that the less developed the place of cultivation, the greater the gap.
Shen Yanxing was still a little angry, but since Chen Xiao didn't care, he could only let it go.
"Are you tired from the journey?" Chen Xiao asked.
"It's such a short distance, I'm not tired." Shen Yanxing said gloomily.
Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Then don't be idle. Pack up your things outside and come with me to deliver them to my uncle's family. There is only one month left before the ceremony to establish the sect. Let's finish this as soon as possible and set off as soon as possible."
Without Chen Xiao having to do anything, Zhou Wu collected the pile of things on the ground outside.
He now puts himself in a very correct position. Since his future is tied to Shen Yanxing and Dongyu Sect, Chen Xiao is his immediate superior.
Shen Yanxing came to the county city to visit the Feng Shui bureau of Taxue Xunxian Pavilion, but he stayed there for only one day before being asked to leave by the eldest master of the Che family who came after hearing the news.
When Chen Xiao was teaching him, he mentioned the Feng Shui paintings arranged on the screen walls and niches in the Chen residence. This classic practice in Yang houses was something Shen Yanxing had also handled once.
He was not very interested in visiting the Chen family, so he planned to visit again before leaving. Now that the master asked him to go together, he was naturally willing.
When Chen Changgen saw such a large number of gifts, he was naturally surprised and happy.
Their family has now escaped poverty and is slowly becoming richer and richer. A family is slowly rising, but this requires a long process.
Chen Changgen already knew that the more difficult part of this process was the accumulation of foundation. What Chen Xiao brought to him now undoubtedly shortened this time.
Chen Changgen excitedly discussed with Zheng how to place these things. The Chen family had their own style, so they were not afraid of being seen by outsiders just by piling them up in the yard.
But it is not a good idea to leave it outside directly. However, all the houses in the Chen family are occupied and there is really no room that can be vacated for use as a warehouse.
This is the Chen family's family affair, and Chen Xiao should not interfere.
However, Shen Yanxing could not move when he saw the screen wall. He could already sense the aura of the Feng Shui paintings in the niches, which astonished him.
In the few years since he entered the Feng Shui field, he has never seen such a flowing, warm and affectionate aura.
The intoxicated look of appreciation was the same as the aura that Chen Xiao had when he couldn't help but stare at Xi Yunting. It can only be said that this is really a close relationship between the master and the disciple, with the same temperament.
Sanshuan and Sibao were not at home, one went to work and the other went to a private school.
Sanshuan's wife, who had not been seen last time, came to greet him politely with her child in her arms. Seeing the mess in the yard, she apologized and took the child back to the house.
Sanshuan's wife is fair-skinned, with regular features. She is not very pretty, but she is pretty.
From his demeanor to his manners, he exudes a sense of neatness and generosity, and it can be seen that he is a person who does things in an orderly manner and has his own ideas. Sanshuan is capable and promising, and his wife is also very useful, so it will not be a problem for him to support the future of the Chen family.
While Chen Xiao felt relieved, he also had a vague sense of worry.
Ershun saw that his parents were talking in low voices and not paying attention to him, so he slowly walked to Chen Xiao's side.
Seeing that she was no longer depressed like that day, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel happy: "Er Shun."
Er Shun hesitated for a moment, then looked at her parents. She seemed to have made up her mind, and asked Chen Xiao in a low voice: "Brother Hanwa, I beg you to take me away from the county town."
Surprise flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes. She frowned slightly and whispered, "Take you away from the county town? Where do you want to go?"
Er Shun bit his lip, raised his face and looked at Chen Xiao with pleading eyes: "If there is a way, can you please take me to see Brother Wu. Although my mother told me that it only takes one year for Brother Hanwa to see Brother Wu in person and bring back the news. But I... I can't wait, I want to see him in person!"
Chen Xiao turned his head to look at Chen Changgen and Zheng, then lowered his voice and asked Ershun: "Have you thought it through?"
Ershun looked at him firmly: "I have thought it through. I don't want to sit at home and wait for an answer. I want to ask him if he is still willing to marry me. If he is willing to marry me, I will marry him and go wherever he is. If he is not willing to marry me, I will come back, leave home, and become a woman!"
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