Chapter 9: Showing Off Invites Thunder Strikes!:
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Inside the Gao family’s grand hall, everyone was speechless and shocked, staring at the young man who seemed unfazed by Jiang Xiaotang’s words.
In the entire Jiangdong region, if Jiang Xiaotang were to propose a marriage alliance, people would rush to the Jiang family’s door, eager to agree.
But this young man?
He still needed to “think about it”?
Old Master Gao’s heart was also shaken. Chen Xuan’s response was like a sharp knife stabbing his heart. If you didn’t even care about Jiang Xiaotang’s granddaughter, how could you care about the Gao family?
However, Jiang Xiaotang felt a little pleased by Chen Xuan's response. He said, “Thank you, Little Divine Doctor. Once you’ve made up your mind, our Jiang family will fulfill this marriage contract. We would never be like those untrustworthy people who break promises.”
These words made everyone in the Jiang family blush with embarrassment.
Old Master Jiang even valued this young man so much? What abilities did he have?
The guests present couldn’t understand. He was just a rural boy; what right did he have to make the legendary Jiang Xiaotang treat him this seriously?
“Hm, I’ll think about it,” Chen Xuan nodded and then looked at Old Master Gao. “Years ago, my master’s wife used three days of effort to extend your life by eight years. But now that you’ve had those eight years of good times, you should be ready to go. Lately, have you felt a dull pain in your Purple Palace and Middle Cavity acupoints? Enjoy the remaining month of your life, because your time is running out.”
After saying that, Chen Xuan swung his bundle over his shoulder and swaggered out of the Gao family’s hall.
As he left, whether intentional or not, he let out a loud fart at the Gao family’s gate!
Jiang Xiaotang, seeing this, quickly followed behind with Jiang Wushuang.
Old Master Gao’s body trembled. Looking at the young man’s retreating figure, his heart stirred with waves of shock!
“Hmph, just a small fry who stumbled upon some good luck and climbed up the Jiang Xiaotang tree. Even if he climbed this tree, so what? I can easily make his life miserable…” Looking at the unenthusiastic faces of the Gao family members, Zhou Jian said, “Old Master Gao, don’t worry. Recently, our Zhou family has made connections with Master Wu. With Master Wu backing us, even Jiang Xiaotang won’t dare act recklessly.”
“Master Wu…”
The guests sucked in a cold breath. Master Wu was also one of the big shots in Jiangdong, with a status equal to that of Old Master Jiang.
Hearing this, Wu Lili, who had been a little worried, exclaimed in joy, “Master Wu is the oldest and most powerful big shot in Jiangdong! Zhou Jian, you are truly outstanding. From now on, the Gao family will rely on you.”
“Of course, Zhou Jian is the most outstanding. That damn country bumpkin thinks he can make us regret it? Hmph, once Master Wu is behind us, what does it matter that he climbed onto Jiang Xiaotang’s side? He’ll never be able to stand above the Gao family in his lifetime.”
Old Master Gao let out a sigh of relief and looked at Zhou Jian with more fondness.
Gao Yao arrogantly watched in the direction where Chen Xuan had left. A sneer appeared in her heart. A powerless country bumpkin really thought that just because he got close to Jiang Xiaotang, he had become someone important? Compared to them, these noble families, he was still leagues away. He would never surpass the Gao family in this life. Her judgment hadn’t been wrong. Zhou Jian was ten times, a hundred times stronger than that disgusting country bumpkin.
“Little Divine Doctor, thank you so much for your help on the train today. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know how long I would have lasted. This time, I, Jiang Xiaotang, owe you a huge favor!” The luxury car convoy of the Jiang family was cruising on the main road, and in one of the luxurious RVs, Jiang Xiaotang sincerely looked at Chen Xuan.
“No problem, it was nothing. Besides, you helped me earlier too. We’re even now. Oh, and just call me Chen Xuan.” Chen Xuan glanced at the extravagant luxury car he was sitting in. His hand quietly grazed the seat beneath him. Damn, it felt so good. When he had money, he’d definitely buy a car like this. He’d drive it back to Taiping Village and make the widow Wang and Xiao Ying throw themselves at him.
Jiang Xiaotang didn’t know what Chen Xuan was thinking. He just assumed that Chen Xuan was being modest. After all, he had spent over a billion just to treat Jiang Xiaotang’s illness, and that didn’t even count the hidden costs.
“I would never dare, Chen Xuan, you have incredible medical skills. In our country, you’re probably at a palace-level expertise. How could I just call you by your name?” Jiang Xiaotang said. “Chen Xuan, to show my appreciation, please accept this modest gift.”
Jiang Xiaotang glanced at Jiang Wushuang, who reluctantly handed over a property deed and a car key to Chen Xuan.
These items were prepared as soon as Jiang Xiaotang got off the train. After Jiang’s family found out Chen Xuan’s whereabouts, he immediately rushed to the Gao family.
Chen Xuan looked at the two items in front of him. Even though he was a country bumpkin, he could still recognize what they were. However, he didn’t take them.
Though mischievous and sometimes reckless, Chen Xuan had his principles.
His master’s wife often told him: Many of the things life gives you have a hidden price tag!
All gifts come with a price!
More importantly, he didn’t like gifts from someone like Jiang Xiaotang, who obviously had ulterior motives.
Chen Xuan glanced at Jiang Xiaotang. “I won’t lie and say I’m not tempted, but the things I want, I’ll earn with my own hands. You should take these back.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wushuang looked at him in surprise. This country bumpkin, who just came out of the countryside, could actually resist such temptation. She tentatively asked, “You really don’t want them? This is a villa at Linjiang Pavilion, worth millions, and a sports car worth 8 million.”
She had been eyeing that villa for a long time, but even though Jiang Xiaotang pampered her, he had never agreed to it.
And now, Jiang Xiaotang was willing to give the villa to this poor guy who had just come from the countryside, and he refused!
Chen Xuan couldn’t help but feel a chill. What? A villa worth millions and a sports car worth 8 million…
Damn, this old guy is loaded!
Wait a minute, wasn’t he trying to marry me off to this woman? Maybe…
His thoughts turned lascivious. He looked at Jiang Wushuang taking back the property deed and car key and almost wanted to slap himself. Damn it, why was I acting so high and mighty? That’s a million-dollar mansion! Would it really hurt to accept it? Why pretend to be so righteous?
Jiang Xiaotang looked at him with admiration and said, “Chen Xuan, you truly are remarkable. I didn’t think of how these material things might insult you. Please forgive me.”
Insult? Damn, can you insult me again?
I regret it!
Chen Xuan felt like crying but had no tears.
But now that he’d already acted high and mighty, it was too embarrassing to ask for the gifts back.
Finally, he understood that saying “don’t show off” was important, because when you show off, you might end up inviting lightning strikes!
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