Chapter 900: Convince Me
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He could only wear a look of aggrieved frustration—I'm talking to my dad here, why are you butting in?
Makes it seem like I'm talking to you, trying to get a piece of every advantage?
Chen Daoyi was also a bit confused—why is my face a little wet?
And there's a hint of milk tea fragrance? I put on some Dabao SOD Honey before going out this morning!
Is the moisturizing effect really that good? It's even giving off a milk tea scent now?
But still, he tapped his cane on the ground, fully displaying the demeanor of a master!
"Since you didn't receive an invitation, I can't really blame you either! You should know why I've come, right?"
"You've been using my Chen Family's Spiritual Gauze pretty smoothly, haven't you? You know full well how you got it!"
"You don't think this matter is just going to blow over, do you? This is exactly why I'm here!"
Even Chen Ling behind him couldn't stand it anymore—Dad, you've got a great temper!
You've already lost all face, how can you talk about business so calmly?
Is this the legendary "if I'm not embarrassed, the one who's embarrassed is someone else"?
Jiangnan suddenly had a look of realization: "So it's about this? How about we go inside and discuss it in detail?"
"Uncle Xiao, can we borrow your reception room?"
Xiao Chuihuo laughed heartily: "Sure, sure! Use it however you like!"
Chen Daoyi frowned—just a moment ago he was stubbornly refusing to let us in, now he's done a complete 180?
He let out a cold snort—ha, finally giving in, huh?
And seeing Chen Daoyi get slapped in the face, spat on with saliva, and not even knowing what happened, how could Xiao Chuihuo not be amused?
Right now, his gaze at Chen Daoyi was like looking at a complete fool!
The group headed toward the meeting room.
Chen Daoyi looked at Jiangnan's back and leaned in with a chuckle: "This Jiangnan is actually quite humble. Seems he knows his place and doesn't dare to cross swords with our Chen Family."
"He shows the proper respect for me as an elder! Things should go smoothly in a bit."
"Xiao Xi, you've seen him now—what do you think of Jiangnan?"
Chen Xi looked baffled—Grandpa, how do you have the nerve to say that?
He just spat on you and slapped you; where's the respect?
How embarrassing!
If you ask me that, how am I supposed to answer?
"Uh... I think Jiangnan is pretty arrogant!"
Chen Daoyi frowned: "I think he's fine, actually?"
Chen An beside him darkened his face—this isn't arrogant? Would he have to take a dump on your head for it to count as arrogant?
Everyone arrived at the reception room. Chen Daoyi's mouth twitched.
This is really run-down, isn't it? There's no roof—just four half-collapsed walls?
Can it get any shabbier?
Jiangnan stepped forward to open the door, but when he pulled, it wouldn't budge—the doorframe was deformed.
With a bit of force, Jiangnan yanked the entire door and frame off and tossed it aside.
Then he smiled: "Please!"
Chen Daoyi frowned deeply, walked in with his hands behind his back, glanced around, and found a somewhat passable hydraulic swivel office chair to sit on, looking disgusted.
"Your academy is really shabby, but it doesn't matter."
"The most important thing is the Spiritual Gauze..."
Before he could finish, Jiangnan slammed his hand on the table with a "bang," sending dust flying everywhere.
This sudden action startled everyone.
Jiangnan's eyes blazed with anger, his face full of indignation.
"How dare you ask me? I taught your Chen Family the Spiritual Gauze, and this is how you cultivate it?"
"You've brought shame to your whole family! Aren't you going to give me a perfect explanation?"
Chen Daoyi was stunned—I haven't even asked you for an explanation yet, and you're asking me first?
And you say you taught our Chen Family? Have some shame!
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He's not going to admit it?
"Ha! Say whatever you want. You and I both know where you got that Spiritual Gauze."
"You're just a little clever, don't think too highly of yourself. I came to see you because I see some potential in you."
"I'm giving you face—you'd better take it. Hand over the complete method for condensing Spiritual Gauze into armor, and I'll let bygones be bygones regarding your theft of my Chen Family's ancestral spirit technique."
"Know your place, young man!"
He said this while looking calmly at Jiangnan—first the stick, then the carrot. This little matter is a piece of cake, right?
Jiangnan nodded: "I've always had a very clear understanding of my position."
Chen Daoyi smiled approvingly: "Good! Then hand over..."
"Bang!"
Another dull thud. Jiangnan slapped the table again.
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"So this is how you talk to your ancestor, huh? You little bastard, you're rebelling!"
Chen Daoyi's forehead veins bulged. So this is your self-positioning?
Your positioning is a bit high, isn't it?
Did you even listen to a word I just said?
Why do I feel like I'm talking to a llama?
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"Who are you calling your ancestor?"
Jiangnan planted his hands on his hips: "Getting old, ears aren't working? As everyone knows, this is a math problem!"
"You say your Chen Family's Spiritual Gauze is ancestral. Your ancestors didn't even fully develop the Spiritual Gauze, but I did!"
"I'm more awesome than your ancestor!"
Proof: Jiangnan = Spiritual Gauze.Glazed Armor!
Your ancestor = Spiritual Gauze.Small Vest!
Spiritual Gauze.Glazed Armor > Spiritual Gauze.Small Vest!
Therefore: Jiangnan > Your ancestor!
Round it up, and I'll take a small loss.
Conclusion: Jiangnan ≥ Your ancestor!
Beside him, Xiao Chuihuo's mouth was almost split to his ears as he clapped wildly.
"Good! That math problem is flawless. You're a real little math genius!"
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao both covered their faces—Archimedes's coffin board can barely hold up!
That's not how math works, okay?
Chen Daoyi was furious—you take a small loss? I'm the one taking the loss here!
You've even turned my ancestor into a math formula!
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"Nonsense! You little bastard, you've got some nerve!"
Jiangnan glared: "How dare you! You old geezer, are you trying to filial piety your ancestor to death?"
"An unfilial son is the father's fault! Your lack of filial piety is my fault!"
Chen Daoyi: (ꐦര益ര)***!
"You don't want to talk nicely today, do you?"
Jiangnan's face turned cold: "You're the one who slapped my face first. Is this how your Chen Family does business?"
"Understand who holds the initiative. Without me, your Chen Family wouldn't have developed the Spiritual Gauze to the level of armor in ten generations!"
"You want it? I'm not saying no. But put away that lofty attitude of yours!"
"What you call a 'great clan' means nothing to me. Trying to pressure me? Are you qualified?"
Xiao Chuihuo and Zhao Dezhu were stunned—facing a great clan, Jiangnan was this aggressive?
Chen Daoyi laughed in anger: "In all the world, you're the first to dare speak to me like this."
Jiangnan shrugged: "I don't usually talk like this, but today I had to give you face, since in all the world, you're the only one who's so damn arrogant."
Xia Yao was trying desperately not to laugh—she learned something new again!
Where does Xiao Nan get all these slick lines?
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Resentment values kept refreshing. Chen Daoyi almost crushed his cane.
This Jiangnan clearly doesn't respond to hard tactics. If they keep pushing, there's no way to negotiate.
I'll just endure for now.
"I'm not denying your contribution to perfecting the Spiritual Gauze. My Chen Family won't take it for nothing."
"As long as you hand over the complete method for cultivating the Spiritual Gauze and promise not to spread it, I can give you anything you want."
"Power, wealth, even enough cultivation resources to promote you all the way to Dao Heaven."
Jiangnan sneered: "Don't brag. I want a Space Spirit Pearl. Do you have one?"
Chen Daoyi smiled smugly: "I do. The accumulated heritage of my Chen Family over the years is beyond your imagination."
Jiangnan was startled—he really has one? His eyes rolled around slyly.
Seeing Jiangnan interested, Chen Daoyi threw out another olive branch.
"I know you're a favorite up top. Whatever they can give you, I, Chen Daoyi, can give you too."
"You should understand the principle of enjoying the shade under a big tree."
"If you marry into my Chen Family and change your surname to Chen, we'll all be family. There's no need for things to be so tense."
Jiangnan was dumbfounded: "Marry in? What do you mean?"
Chen Daoyi gave Chen Xi a look.
Chen Xi took a deep breath, her heart in her throat, and walked over to Jiangnan.
She bit her lower lip and looked straight into his eyes: "I... I'll try my best to be a good wife."
Jiangnan: (´ﾟωﾟ)?
What the hell? Buy a secret manual and get a wife for free?
They're just arranging it like that?
Then all the money I've saved for a wife is useless?
Seeing Jiangnan standing there frozen, Chen Xi reached out her little hand, with a determined look, and tried to grab Jiangnan's hand.
Xia Yao wasn't having it. She pulled Jiangnan behind her, shielding him.
She instantly completed her half-beast transformation, bared her wolf claws at Chen Xi, and let out a low growl, a protective "grrr" sound.
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Zhong Yingxue grabbed Jiangnan's arm even tighter and glared fiercely at Chen Xi.
Seeing this, Chen Xi's pretty face also cooled, and her gaze at Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao was full of hostility.
Chen Daoyi laughed loudly: "Xiao Xi is my most beloved granddaughter!"
"Peak Platinum, one of the best among her peers—excellent."
"If you like, you can get the marriage certificate this afternoon and go straight to the bridal chamber tonight."
Xia Yao didn't turn around, but her wolf tail kept swaying in front of Jiangnan.
One wolf claw had already found Jiangnan's soft waist—if you dare agree, I'll pinch your flesh, okay?
Zhong Yingxue hugged even tighter.
(๐･᷅◠･᷄) Hmph! Not giving!
Jiangnan's forehead broke out in a cold sweat: "Wow! So you didn't come to convince me—you came to sleep with me?"
Chen Daoyi looked confused, not understanding what Jiangnan said.
Chen Xi's pretty face blushed with two red clouds as she turned her face away and softly spat.