Hu Yuan closed his eyes and pretended to be deep in thought, while actually communicating with Tianshan Ancestor inside the Precious Pearl through his Divine Sense. Tianshan Ancestor meticulously guided him through the upcoming operational steps and precautions, considering every single detail. Hu Yuan listened intently, and a clear plan gradually formed in his mind.
Taking a deep breath, Hu Yuan opened his eyes and said candidly to President Yuan, "President Yuan, there is something I must confess to you. Although I have the ability to handle this matter, please promise not to tell anyone, including my classmate Zhang Han. I also hope you can keep my apprenticeship a secret."
Hu Yuan had good reasons for making this request. First of all, his cultivation journey had just begun, and he had yet to fully grasp many of its profound mysteries. He was afraid he would not be able to explain it clearly and thus cause unnecessary misunderstandings. Secondly, his cultivation experience was quite unique; saying that his master was giving him guidance inside his mind sounded too arcane and unbelievable. Finally, he felt that now was not the right time to elaborate on these experiences, and it would not be too late to explain them when conditions were ripe.
Hu Yuan then asked, "President Yuan, I believe you are a sensible person. Can you keep this secret for me?"
President Yuan solemnly agreed not to leak a single word. He solemnly promised Hu Yuan that as long as his mother's illness could be cured, under the same market conditions, he would give priority to cooperating with Hu Yuan and purchasing the required products from Jiyun Company.
After a brief conversation, Hu Yuan gradually learned about President Yuan's background. President Yuan was named Yuan Mingyan, and he was just turning thirty. Coming from a scholarly family, what had been passed down through generations in his family was not only rich cultural knowledge, but also strict family upbringing and moral codes. Growing up in such an environment, President Yuan had naturally received an excellent education.
President Yuan was an extremely filial son. Beneath his solemn and steady exterior lay a deep affection for his mother. Ever since his father passed away, he had regarded his mother as the most precious existence in his life. All his principles of conduct placed his mother's happiness and health as his primary consideration. Whenever he had free time from his busy work schedule, President Yuan would make time to accompany his mother. Whether it was daily trivial matters or spiritual communication, he listened patiently and cared for her meticulously.
Moved by President Yuan's filial piety, Hu Yuan looked forward to further interactions with him. President Yuan's sincerity and filial piety were heartwarming and admirable.
While Hu Yuan and President Yuan were communicating, Tianshan Ancestor silently used spellcraft to summon back the negative substances inside President Yuan's mother's body and kept them under control. President Yuan knew nothing of this, but Hu Yuan was well aware that Tianshan Ancestor was secretly lending a hand to help him out.
"President Yuan," Hu Yuan spoke again, his tone revealing a trace of sincerity, "your filial piety is admirable, and I will do my utmost to help your mother. Please rest assured that I will give this my all."
Yuan Mingyan nodded, a flash of gratitude in his eyes. "Mr. Hu, thank you for your understanding and support. I believe our cooperation this time will go very smoothly."
Hu Yuan smiled in response, "President Yuan, I have the same feeling." The two shook hands with a tacit understanding, and the door to cooperation was thus officially opened.
Next, using the Pace of Yu as a guide, Hu Yuan seemed to communicate with the spiritual qi between heaven and earth. Holding the Demon-Breaking Talisman he had prepared yesterday, he shattered the residual negative and evil information within the Jade Pendant.
At this moment, relying on his Heavenly Eye Divine Ability, Hu Yuan captured a wisp of black mist transforming into a human shape. Hu Yuan had a brief exchange with this humanoid entity and learned the situation. Immediately afterward, Hu Yuan lowered his voice in a majestic and distant tone: "By decree of the Supreme Lord, transcend your lonely soul; let all ghosts and demons receive the grace of the four forms of birth; those with a clear identity shall be transcended..."
Knowing how sensitive and complex the matter was, Hu Yuan did not reveal too many details about these negative substances to President Yuan. After all, those spells transcended mortal perception and were full of mystery and the inconceivable.
As the ritual proceeded, Hu Yuan began to chant the purification incantation softly. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, everything stood still, and only Hu Yuan's voice echoed in the air.
The Jade Pendant seemed to gain a new lease on life, gradually becoming warmer, more delicate, smooth, and translucent. As the spell was cast, the Jade Pendant emitted a faint glow of colored light.
Witnessing all this left President Yuan somewhat dazed, as if he were in a mysterious illusion. He shook his head to clear his vision and looked at the Jade Pendant again. However, the Jade Pendant had returned to ordinary, and no abnormal glow of colored light was to be found. He thought to himself that he must have seen wrong, and he did not question Hu Yuan further.
According to the spellcraft taught by Tianshan Ancestor, this matter could have been accomplished with just a thought, eliminating the need for these tedious rituals and procedures. However, Hu Yuan understood one truth: seeing is believing. At his master's suggestion, he decided to use Talismans and incantations that ordinary people could accept to resolve the issue.
After the resolution procedure ended, Hu Yuan glanced at President Yuan, knowing full well his inner anxiety, and suggested, "At this point, we should go visit your mother and see how she is doing now."
President Yuan nodded in agreement, a strong surge of hope welling up in his heart. He drove Hu Yuan to the hospital.
The two hurried to the VIP ward and saw doctors and nurses bustling in and out, looking extremely busy. Anxious, President Yuan immediately found the attending physician to inquire about his mother's condition. The attending physician told him with pleasant surprise, "Your mother's condition has suddenly improved; she can move about freely and has no discomfort at all."
A heavy load fell from President Yuan's mind. He hurried into the VIP ward and saw his mother sitting safely and soundly by the bedside. He stepped forward and asked with concern, "Mom, how are you feeling?"
Mother Yuan smiled and replied, "I feel great, no discomfort at all."
Standing nearby, Hu Yuan quietly said to President Yuan, "President Yuan, I think it would be best to let your mother be discharged and go home. Her body still needs some recuperation afterwards. After all, a hospital environment is not as comfortable as home, and convalescing at home is more favorable for her recovery. What do you think?" President Yuan nodded in agreement.
President Yuan now took Hu Yuan's words as seriously as an imperial edict. Even though the doctor told him to observe her for a few days longer, he insisted on discharge. Pulling some strings, he managed to get the discharge procedures completed right away, and immediately took his mother and Hu Yuan home.
Back home, Hu Yuan followed the method taught by his master to conduct a full-body recuperation for President Yuan's mother. He focused meticulously on dispelling all the discomfort brought by the negative substances, allowing the old lady to fully recover her health.
As it neared four o'clock in the afternoon, Hu Yuan finished the body recuperation for Mother Yuan.
The mother and son warmly invited Hu Yuan to stay for dinner. Hu Yuan originally wanted to decline, but finding it hard to refuse their warm hospitality, he had to agree.
During dinner, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Mother Yuan casually mentioned that her granddaughter hadn't come to see her for a while and that she was always missing her, asking President Yuan to mention it to Su Lan.
Hu Yuan was stunned; so President Yuan had been married before. He softly asked, "President Yuan, you...?"
President Yuan sighed and nodded, "Su Lan and I had personalities that were too different. I like tranquility while she likes liveliness, and we frequently quarreled over trivial matters. In the end, we both felt that parting ways was best for each other."
A flash of warmth appeared in President Yuan's eyes. "Our daughter, Xiaoyu, is five years old this year. Since she's with her mother, I will do everything I can to make it up to her."
During the meal, President Yuan and Hu Yuan conversed very happily. He carefully inquired about Jiyun Company's sales quotas and various product details.
Hu Yuan answered them one by one, giving a detailed exposition of the products' performance, market scale, and after-sales service.
Hearing this, President Yuan nodded repeatedly, expressing his great satisfaction with Jiyun Company's products and services.
"Hu Yuan, the products of your company Jiyun are indeed very good, and they fit our procurement standards perfectly," President Yuan said with a smile.
Hearing this, Hu Yuan was secretly delighted and hurriedly said, "Thank you for the compliment, President Yuan. We will continue to work hard to provide customers with even better service."
After a pleasant chat, the two quickly reached a consensus. President Yuan stated that they could sign the product and service contract with Jiyun Company tomorrow. Hearing this, Hu Yuan was immensely excited; this not only meant that his monthly sales quota was successfully fulfilled, but it also filled him with confidence for the future.
Hu Yuan stood up to bid farewell to Mother Yuan. He smiled and said, "Auntie, you must get plenty of rest and not overwork yourself. If you need anything, just call me anytime, and I will rush right over." Hearing this, a flash of emotion crossed Mother Yuan's eyes, and she softly replied, "Little Hu, I've really put you to trouble, thank you."
Nearby, President Yuan patted Hu Yuan on the shoulder, his expression revealing a deep sense of brotherhood: "Brother, I haven't hosted you properly today. You must come over often in the future, and let's get together frequently." Hu Yuan smiled and nodded, promising to visit often.
As night fell, although President Yuan offered to drive him home personally, Hu Yuan politely declined. He chose to take a taxi back home. He was in a cheerful mood all the way, calling President Zhang to report on the situation and preparing related matters for signing the contract tomorrow.