Beautiful CEO's Super Expert-Chapter 1467: Familiarity and Strangeness
On the morning of the next day, Ji Tianhong stood at the entrance of the Ji Family's gate.
Not long after, Ji Ping and Su Chen also arrived here; Ji Ping had gone to fetch Su Chen.
"Su Chen, let's go."
Ji Tianhong said casually, and then they left for the depths of the mountain range.
Since it was all mountainous terrain, even a carriage wouldn't travel easily, nor would it be comfortable, so they traveled on foot.
Fortunately, for a Martial Artist, walking wasn't a big deal at all.
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Ji Tianhong knew Su Chen was from outside and unfamiliar with the Ruin Realm, so whenever they passed by a faction, he would give Su Chen a brief introduction, to which Su Chen listened casually.
Most of the time, he chatted idly with Ji Ping.
"Uncle Ji, where exactly are we going today, and what are we doing?"
Su Chen suddenly asked.
In truth, he still didn't know where he was heading or for what purpose!
Ji Tianhong had called him along, and since he had nothing better to do, he figured he might as well learn more about the Ruin Realm and decided to tag along.
"We are heading to the Yao family today, primarily to attend the birthday celebration of the Yao family's head."
Ji Tianhong said:
"The Yao family's strength makes them a top-tier force in the Jade Mountain Spirit Vein, so nearly half of the Jade Mountain Spirit Vein powers will be there to offer congratulations."
Hearing this, Su Chen couldn't help but nod; it was just a matter of face, really.
Just like when he had attended Lan Minghe's birthday celebration, top factions of the Ancient Martial World came to honor the occasion!
Even though these events felt rather superficial, all about socializing, they did provide him the opportunity to meet the most people, particularly the helmsmen of these factions!
Situations like this were unlikely to happen at markets, where most people were young. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Thinking of this, Su Chen found himself a bit more interested, seeing those helmsmen would give him a clearer and more direct understanding of the Ruin Realm's power, at least in the Jade Mountain Spirit Vein.
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At the moment, in front of the Yao family residence, a middle-aged man and a young woman stood there welcoming arriving guests.
The middle-aged man was, of course, a manager of the Yao family, and the young woman, if Su Chen were present, would be instantly recognized as Yao Zhiqing!
People were steadily arriving, and both the Yao family's manager and the young woman courteously invited the guests inside.
At this time, another group arrived, their faces beaming with sunny smiles!
"Master Liang, you came personally, truly bringing glory to our humble abode!"
Noticing the arrival, the manager immediately greeted them warmly.
"No need for such courtesy, Manager Yao. How could I not come personally for Brother Yao's grand birthday?"
The leading middle-aged man said with a warm smile:
"Besides, we might be one family in the future!"
He then shifted his gaze to Yao Zhiqing:
"My dear niece, you're becoming more and more beautiful!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Liang, although I don't deserve it."
Since this group's arrival, Yao Zhiqing's expression had slightly shifted, but she still forced a smile!
After all, it was her father's birthday; she had to be sensible!
"Zhiqing, long time no see."
Just then, a young man dressed in blue stepped forward and greeted Yao Zhiqing with a smile.
"Long time no see, I'm glad that you and Uncle Liang could attend my father's birthday."
Yao Zhiqing replied calmly.
The young man in blue sensed Yao Zhiqing's coldness, and though a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, his face still bore a smile:
"Of course we would."
Just at that moment, another group arrived, relieving Yao Zhiqing from an awkward situation, and she immediately went to greet them!
"Welcome, Master Ji!"
Yao Zhiqing instantly said to Ji Tianhong's group, which was slightly abrupt, actually.
Although she was the host, being from the younger generation, she should have let the manager handle the greetings before stepping forward herself!
However, she really didn't want to face the young man in the blue outfit, so she seized the moment to escape!
"Welcome, Young Master Ji!"
Yao Zhiqing then turned to Ji Ping beside Ji Tianhong and smiled.
Her gaze naturally fell on the young man next to Ji Ping!
At this sight, Yao Zhiqing's eyes widened in surprise, as if struck by a magic spell, rendering her mind blank!
Why... why is he here?!
"Miss Yao, we meet again."
Su Chen said with a soft smile, observing her stunned reaction.
He truly hadn't expected that the Yao family he was accompanying Ji Tianhong and his son to visit turned out to be the family of Yao Zhiqing, whom he had met twice before!
He hadn't thought about it at all beforehand.
"You... you... hello!"
Although Su Chen's words were ordinary, Yao Zhiqing's face flushed red instantly, and she replied somewhat incoherently.
"Miss Yao, do you know Su Chen?"
Watching this, Ji Ping asked curiously.
"Re..."
"No, we don't know each other!"
Before Su Chen could complete his word, Yao Zhiqing hastily replied, panic-stricken.
After speaking, her face turned even redder, seemingly able to drip water!
Ji Ping, upon hearing their conflicting answers, felt puzzled and muttered:
"So do you know each other or not?"
"Of course not, how could we possibly know each other!"
Yao Zhiqing quickly said.
"If Miss Yao says we aren't acquainted, we'll consider us not acquainted."
Su Chen shrugged indifferently, a smile on his face.
Upon hearing this, Yao Zhiqing rolled her eyes, thinking, "What do you mean by 'consider not acquainted'!"
Truth be told, Yao Zhiqing would rather not know this man; seeing him only reminded her of that night!
She hadn't been sleeping well these past few days; the scene from that night kept involuntarily flashing in her mind!
Despite wanting to stop thinking about it, the more she resisted, the more she found herself dwelling on it!
The crux of the matter was how embarrassing that night had been, filling her with shame!
She, Yao Zhiqing, had crazily and proactively approached a man to do those things!
Although it was due to the catalysis of medicine, and though the man seemed nice, she still found it unacceptable!
Ji Ping, hearing this remark, gave Su Chen a suspicious glance, sensing something odd!
In fact, it wasn't just him; others around felt something was off between the two of them.
At that moment, Su Chen sensed a gaze full of hatred and murderous intent directed toward him!
Looking up, he identified the source of this gaze; it was the young man in blue!
Su Chen found the look somewhat familiar and scrutinized it, his mouth curving into an amused smile...
