Zhou Guoqing sneered: "You're not even as good as one of your former leaders' fingers."
The young man nodded frankly: "Indeed, the former leader was incredibly powerful; I am not even one-tenth as strong as him."
Zhou Guoqing: "..."
Damn it, I forgot that none of these heretics are mentally sound. His mockery might actually be heard as praise by them!
Zhou Guoqing felt a moment of frustration and said to the young man, "I've already sent the invitations you asked me to deliver to the Feng family, but I don't want any trouble to happen at my 60th birthday celebration, do you understand?"
“Of course, we just want to have a friendly exchange with the expert behind the Feng family, and we will never cause any trouble.” The young man smiled slightly, took out a box made of ebony from his pocket, and handed it to him: “This is a birthday present, and also our compensation to you.”
"Eating this will add ten years to your lifespan."
Zhou Guoqing's outstretched hand immediately became cautious, and a smile appeared on his aged face, his wrinkles piling up as he said, "I'm so sorry."
"It's just a loss of some money, it's not worth you giving such a big gift."
No one in the world is indifferent to lifespan, especially for someone like Zhou Guoqing who has experienced chaotic times and now lives in a peaceful era, and is both rich and powerful; life is more important than anything else for him.
The older he got, the more afraid he became of death, which he never knew when it would come.
This gift could extend his life by ten years. He was hoping these evil cultivators would cause more trouble so he could get more compensation, and who knows... he might even achieve immortality?
Zhou Guoqing concealed the greed in his eyes, and under the young man's ambiguous gaze, he eagerly opened the box, picked up the black pill inside, and swallowed it in one gulp.
He wasn't afraid that the young men would harm him, since they all still needed the Zhou family's help to cover for them, and there would be no benefit in harming him.
After taking the pill, Zhou Guoqing's limbs, which had been feeling slightly cold for the past few days, gradually warmed up, his complexion became much rosier, and his white hair even showed signs of turning black.
Zhou Guoqing was very satisfied and stopped arguing with the young man, turning back into the house.
The young man remained kneeling before the portrait, a hint of piety on his pale face: "Soon, Father, the Flower Kingdom will soon belong to us..."
Before that, he needed to find a way to appease the young lady from the Feng family. If he couldn't get rid of her, he could only appease and win her over. In any case, he couldn't let her stand on the opposite side of them.
Because he had a premonition that she would be the biggest obstacle on their path to accomplishing their great cause.
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Nan, the stumbling block, is crying loudly because of a toothache.
Meng Qingwan hugged Nan Yuanman with heartache, made her open her mouth to look at the place where her tooth hurt, and hissed, "Ouch! It's all swollen."
She glared reproachfully at Feng Congqian and Feng Yuli, who were sitting obediently on the sofa: "I told you not to give her so much candy. Kids have no control when they start eating candy. Now look what happened! Her teeth hurt!"
Toothache isn't a disease, but it can be excruciating!
"Luckily, it's just swollen gums, not cavities yet. If Wanman had a full set of ugly teeth later, what would you do then!"
Nan Yuanman sobbed, her little nose red from crying, and she tugged at Meng Qingwan's sleeve with pleading eyes, saying indistinctly, "Waaah... Auntie, it's Yuanman's fault, Yuanman couldn't resist the temptation, scold Yuanman, but don't scold Dad and Brother."
Yuanman knew, of course, that eating too much sugar would damage her teeth, but... but... sugar really is delicious! It's sweet and fragrant, even better than the white sugar she used to lick in the countryside!
Once you start eating... you forget about moderation.
In addition, the Feng brothers felt sorry for the suffering she had endured as a child, and they always liked to give her candies that children like. They always thought that as long as she brushed her teeth in time, there would be no problem. Who knew...
Feng Jingcheng and Feng Langqing, who had been scolded to the point of being unable to lift their heads, looked at her with teary eyes, deeply moved: "Perfect..."
Their sister is so wonderful! Even though her own tooth hurts, she still knows to protect her brother!
They will definitely take good care of her teeth from now on!
"Dr. Su is on her way." Feng Congqian pursed his thin lips, feeling guilty as he reached out and took Nan Yuanman from Meng Qingwan's arms. Looking at her swollen face, he comforted her tenderly, "It won't hurt anymore soon."
Nan Yuanman let out a tearful cry and leaned softly against his chest.
Thanks to Feng Congqian's haste, Dr. Su arrived at the Feng family manor within five minutes and prescribed medication to reduce swelling and relieve pain for Nan Yuanman.
The little dumpling's toothache lasted for three days before the swelling in her gums gradually subsided. Nan Yuanman finally recovered and went to the Zhou family's banquet with Feng Congqian, Feng Jingcheng, and Feng Zining.
Grandpa Zhou's 60th birthday celebration was held at Shundelou Restaurant in Beijing. It had a down-to-earth and nostalgic feel to it. When Nan Yuanman and his group arrived, they could see an archway at the entrance of Shundelou with the words "Warmly celebrate Zhou Guoqing's 60th birthday" written on it.
The exterior decorations were all changed to bright red, a festive color that perfectly suited the traditional aesthetics of the Xia people.
Feng Jingcheng's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but complain: "Looking at this, I thought it wasn't a birthday banquet, but his wedding to his young wife. Look at the decorations, it's like a wedding ceremony."
Feng Zining glanced at him indifferently: "Don't say too much when we go inside."
They can't keep their mouths shut; they don't even realize how they've offended people.
Nan Yuanman placed her hands on the car window, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the festive decorations outside, her little mouth chattering incessantly: "Can weddings be decorated so festively? Sixth Brother, I want to get married!"
That way she can hang two big red lanterns at the door like this! It would look so pretty!
Feng Jingcheng, stared deadly at by the men in the car: "..."
He hurriedly covered Nan Yuanman's mouth: "My little darling, could you please say less?"
Besides, your sixth brother's life is in danger!
Nan Yuanman let out a howl, still not taking his gaze away from the two large red lanterns.
The car slowly drove into the underground parking lot and parked in the spot reserved by the Zhou family. It then took the elevator all the way to the sixth floor.
The sixth floor is the main banquet hall, decorated in a Chinese style, understated yet luxurious. There are two antique blue and white porcelain vases at the entrance. The Zhou family's main branch is welcoming guests outside, and with them is Zhou Wenxuan, whom Nan Yuanman has not seen for a long time.
Zhou Wenxuan's eyes lit up when he saw Nan Yuanman, and he ran happily towards her, exclaiming, "Yuanman! Yuanman! Long time no see! I missed you so much!"
Feng Jingcheng, who was holding Nan Yuanman, subconsciously took a step back, his eyes filled with a hint of wariness.
Zhou Wenxuan's eyes flashed, and he looked at him with some confusion: "Brother Yuanman?"
Nan Yuanman, nestled in Feng Jingcheng's arms, looked at him for a while, then tilted her little head and asked, "Zhou Wenzi, have you become smarter again?"
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