Seeing that Qi Zhenguo was hesitating, Qi Zhenhui continued to persuade him, "Big Brother, now that you've recovered, it won't hurt to let Master Huairen take a look."
Qi Zhenguo glanced at Master Huairen, lost in thought.
Since childhood, his second brother Qi Zhenhai and third brother Qi Zhenhui had always been close, and they constantly went against him in everything.
Qi Zhenguo felt that Qi Zhenhai's sudden visit today harbored malicious intentions.
"Big Brother, I've already invited him here. We can't just let him make a wasted trip," Qi Zhenhai said.
Qi Zhenguo slapped his thigh and said, "Fine, then have the Master examine me."
After that, Master Huairen stepped forward and began to check Qi Zhenguo's condition.
Second brother Qi Zhenhai stood quietly to the side, waiting in silence.
...
Half an hour later.
Master Huairen withdrew his hand and smiled. "Your body is indeed completely fine now."
"Thank you, Master."
A trace of a smile appeared at the corners of Qi Zhenguo's lips. His son-in-law's medical skills were truly formidable, just as expected.
Master Huairen's intervention had implicitly confirmed Chen Xiao's strength, making Qi Zhenguo value Chen Xiao even more.
At this moment, Qi Zhenhai pushed a gift box toward his eldest brother.
"Knowing that Big Brother likes drinking tea, Second Brother bought this set of fine tea utensils to celebrate your recovery."
"You're very thoughtful, Second Brother."
Qi Zhenguo's gaze immediately fell upon the gift box, and he was clearly intrigued.
Qi Zhenhai and Master Huairen did not stay long, and after a short while, they took their leave.
In the car.
"Master Huairen, will my eldest brother really not discover anything?" Qi Zhenhai asked worriedly.
Master Huairen smiled with absolute confidence. "Rest assured, this time it is foolproof."
Qi Zhenhai sighed and said in a low voice, "I'm worried that Big Brother's son-in-law might find out. He was the one who brought Big Brother back from the brink of death, which shows that this fellow has some real ability."
"If he finds out, this plan might fail again."
Seeing Qi Zhenhai's gloomy and worried face, Master Huairen said indifferently, "How much capability can some brat have? If you're truly uneasy, I can take care of it myself."
Hearing this, Qi Zhenhai immediately said with excitement, "Master, if you are willing to act, I will add another thirty million. Once it's done, I'll give you ninety million in total."
Master Huairen gave a faint smile. "I don't want money."
Qi Zhenhai was slightly stunned. "Then what do you want?"
"Shares in the Qi family enterprise!"
Master Huairen said, pronouncing each word distinctly.
Qi Zhenhai's expression changed drastically, and he asked tentatively, "Master, how much are you planning to ask for?"
"Not much, just a quarter," Master Huairen said softly.
The expression on Qi Zhenhai's face instantly froze, and he forced a dry laugh. "Master, you're not joking, are you?"
"I am not," Master Huairen replied.
Qi Zhenhai fell into silence and lowered his head in thought.
Finally, a flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes. To be able to secure the entire assets of the Qi family... he would stake it all!
"Alright, once it's done, I'll give it to you!"
Master Huairen smiled with satisfaction.
...
Qi Zhenguo sat in the living room and opened the gift box. Inside was indeed a set of fine tea utensils.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly took out his phone and called Qi Chuyao.
"Chuyao, where are you?"
Qi Chuyao replied, "I'm eating hot pot with Chen Xiao."
"Come over to my place after you two finish eating."
"Okay."
At this moment, Qi Chuyao and Chen Xiao were at the hot pot restaurant.
"Dad wants us to go see him after we finish eating," Qi Chuyao said softly.
Chen Xiao raised his head and asked curiously, "Is something the matter?"
Qi Chuyao shook her head. "I don't know. Dad didn't say."
Just then, an old man suddenly walked over. With a look of excitement in his eyes, he said, "Master Chen, it really is you."
Chen Xiao glanced at the old man and had a vague impression of him.
It was the same old man he had met at Qi Chuyao's university, the one whose boxing techniques he had guided.
His annoying granddaughter didn't seem to be with him this time.
"Old Principal."
Qi Chuyao was startled.
Bai Qingshan, the former president of her university—a man of noble character and high prestige with countless disciples all over the world.
Qi Chuyao found it hard to believe that he had taken the initiative to greet Chen Xiao, and furthermore, seemed to hold him in such high regard.
Bai Qingshan nodded at Qi Chuyao, then turned back to look at Chen Xiao with excitement, saying, "Master, ever since your instruction last time, I have benefited immensely."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly and said offhandedly, "You said last time that you'd come to visit me, but you never showed up."
Bai Qingshan gave an embarrassed laugh. "I've had a lot of matters to attend to lately. Please don't take offense, Master."
"Oh."
After giving a perfunctory reply, Chen Xiao lowered his head and went back to eating his hot pot.
Bai Qingshan wore a smile without the slightest trace of anger.
His reaction left Qi Chuyao in utter disbelief, making her think she was dreaming.
Chen Xiao glanced at Bai Qingshan again and asked, "Aren't you leaving yet? Do you need something?"
Bai Qingshan wore a troubled expression and hesitated before saying, "The boxing techniques you taught me last time... I'm still not proficient enough. I'd like to ask if you could give me some more guidance, Master."
"Not interested," Chen Xiao said, curling his lip.
The only reason he had stepped in last time was because he initially found those boxing techniques familiar, and coupled with Bai Shuang's insolent remarks, he simply couldn't stand it.
What would be the point of intentionally going out of his way to tutor an old man?
Seeing Chen Xiao refuse, Bai Qingshan hurriedly said, "Master Chen, if you have any conditions, just name them—as long as it's within my power."
Just name them?
Qi Chuyao's jaw dropped.
The old principal valued Chen Xiao far too much.
Chen Xiao originally didn't want to agree, but seeing the look of astonishment on Qi Chuyao's face, he asked casually, "Chuyao, what do you think?"
After a brief moment of daze, Qi Chuyao said, "Chen Xiao, this is the former principal of my university. Why don't you just agree?"
"So you're Chuyao's old principal," Chen Xiao said in surprise.
Bai Qingshan nodded, looking at Chen Xiao with eyes full of anticipation.
"Alright then. For Chuyao's sake, I'll make a trip to your house tomorrow," Chen Xiao said indifferently.
"Really?" Joy surged in Bai Qingshan's heart.
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes. "Of course it's real."
"Thank you so much, Master," Bai Qingshan said with extreme excitement.
Chen Xiao waved a hand. "Don't thank me. I'm doing this for Chuyao's sake; you should thank her."
Bai Qingshan immediately turned around and said sincerely, "Thank you, Chuyao."
"You're welcome, Old Principal."
Qi Chuyao felt a little embarrassed.
For a student to see their teacher was like a mouse seeing a cat; they were always extremely polite.
Today, being thanked by the old principal, she felt a mixture of secret delight and pride, while also knowing that Chen Xiao was the one who had given her this standing.
Chen Xiao said softly, "You'll accompany me tomorrow, won't you?"
"Okay," Qi Chuyao nodded.
At this moment, Chen Xiao suddenly looked up at the chandelier and asked, "Chuyao, don't you think this light is a bit glaring?"
"Huh?" Qi Chuyao was stunned.
With an awkward expression, Bai Qingshan hurriedly took his leave.
Half an hour later, Chen Xiao and Qi Chuyao also left the hot pot restaurant.
"Let's go. Dad is still waiting at home."
Qi Chuyao was about to start the car.
Chen Xiao suddenly said, "Chuyao, you go on ahead. I have some business to take care of."
Qi Chuyao frowned in confusion. Chen Xiao had just arrived in Fuhai City and didn't know a single soul—what business could he possibly have?
However, seeing the serious look on Chen Xiao's face, Qi Chuyao ultimately agreed.
After getting out of the car, Chen Xiao watched as Qi Chuyao drove home alone.
He glanced around his surroundings, a meaningful smile playing at the corners of his lips.