"I hope Zhou Qingxue hasn't caused any trouble for you, young friend Lin? I know the clan has put a lot of pressure on her, but thankfully you're looking after her, so I can rest easy a bit."
"There was nothing wrong with this matter in itself, but the young master of the Sheng family, Sheng Kai, seemed to have a special affection for Qingxue and was deeply in love with her. That's why I agreed to the marriage in the first place. After all, she is my own granddaughter, so naturally I wouldn't just arrange it arbitrarily."
"Young Master Sheng is unwilling to give up and has come with me here specifically to request a meeting with Young Friend Lin. He is waiting in the lobby downstairs. I wonder if Young Friend Lin would be willing to meet him?"
Zhou Jianwen gave an awkward smile, a hint of amusement flashing across his face.
Upon hearing these words, Lin Xiuyuan's face showed a strange expression.
"Well, since we've already come all this way, let's meet."
Lin Xiuyuan coughed lightly and shook his head, looking rather helpless.
Although he had somewhat expected Zhou Jianwen to bring up this matter, after all, his granddaughter had been hiding with him for several years. Even if she didn't want to ruin the relationship by coming to his door to ask for her out of consideration for him, she wouldn't just ignore it.
Although I expected Zhou Jianwen to bring this up, I never imagined that the development of this matter would take such an unexpected and dramatic turn...
It seems that Zhou Jianwen also thinks highly of this grandson-in-law? Otherwise, he wouldn't have done such a thing. If it were someone else, this action would probably have aroused resentment.
Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan showed no sign of disgust, Zhou Jianwen breathed a sigh of relief. He then took out a communication jade slip, infused it with his divine sense, and left.
Not long after.
The door was pushed open, and a young man walked in. He was at a similar level to Zhou Qingxue, both at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, on the verge of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Although not handsome, he had a fair complexion, regular features, and well-defined lines, giving him a sense of stability and reliability. Born into a family of merchants, he exuded a unique scholarly air, which made him both elegant and composed.
But at this moment, he was clearly nervous and apprehensive. After entering the private room, Sheng Kai immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Clan Chief Zhou. I am Sheng Kai. I have long admired Senior Lin's name!"
Having met Zhou Jianwen several times before, Sheng Kai naturally didn't feel too reserved.
Naturally, his unease stemmed more from Lin Xiuyuan standing before him.
As a cultivation city directly controlled by the Cloud Soaring Sect, any news about the sect would arrive at an extremely fast pace. The name of Lin Xiuyuan, this "peerless prodigy," had already spread far and wide throughout the surrounding areas.
Each new piece of news was more astonishing than the last, and Lin Xiuyuan's legendary deeds became increasingly fantastical. The surrounding populace already regarded him as a once-in-a-millennium prodigy, a strong contender for the future chief of the Lingxiao Sect, and even predicted that he would one day become a Golden Core cultivator!
With such a reputation, how could Sheng Kai not feel apprehensive? Moreover, Lin Xiuyuan was a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert, and now a prodigy of the Lingxiao lineage on the main peak. The difference in their status and position was immense.
In Sheng Kai's eyes, Lin Xiuyuan was not only a master in the late Foundation Establishment stage, but also a legendary figure. His existence filled Sheng Kai with both admiration and awe, and she dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"No need for formalities, please sit down."
Lin Xiuyuan said calmly, "I heard you came to talk to me about Qingxue? You're quite bold, junior."
Shengkai had just sat down, but before she could even sit properly, she trembled upon hearing these words. She quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "This junior dares not. This was not an intentional offense to Senior Lin. Please forgive me."
Zhou Jianwen sat to the side, seemingly oblivious to the scene, calmly sipping his tea, as if he had also discerned some of Lin Xiuyuan's intentions.
At this moment, Shengkai continued, "The main reason I have come here is to express my respect to Senior Lin and to request your recognition."
"I know that Zhou Qingxue was very resistant to this matter, so she left home and went to stay with Senior Lin temporarily. This shows that Senior Lin is an extremely important and respected person to Qingxue."
"Therefore, I have come here today to request Senior Lin's approval. I know that Qingxue does not approve of this matter, but I have fallen in love with Qingxue at first sight and only hope to have a chance. If Qingxue does not give me this chance in the end, I will not bother or pester her any further. I hope that Senior Lin will grant my request."
Despite the apprehension and nervousness on her face, Shengkai's tone remained firm, her voice conveying a sense of determination.
Lin Xiuyuan saw this and nodded to himself.
No wonder Zhou Jianwen risked offending him by bringing this boy along, giving him an 'unexpected surprise'.
It's clear that this young man is truly in love with Zhou Qingxue...
No wonder Zhou Jianwen gave him such an opportunity; his sincerity certainly deserved it.
It's estimated that Zhou Jianwen also thinks highly of this grandson-in-law.
Considering the other party's family background, they are indeed a good match.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan did not make things too difficult for the young man and invited him to sit down.
"Sit down and have some tea. Whether you approve or not is not my decision; it depends on Qingxue's feelings. In the end, it's her who will get married, not me!"
Lin Xiuyuan smiled and waved his hand.
"Yes, senior." Sheng Kai breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, forced a smile, and only dared to sit down on one side of her bottom, respectfully accepting the teacup placed in front of her.
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