"Head of the Ouyang Family, there's no need for formalities. Although I am the Head of the Jiang Family, I am here only as a friend of Wen Qiang to celebrate the old master's birthday!"

Jiang Chen stood up with a smile, cupping his hands in salute towards Ouyang Nan and Ouyang Zhen, speaking with a smile.

"The Head of the Jiang Family of Jincheng? How did he come here?"

"Whom is the Head of the Ouyang Family looking at? Is it the young man accompanying Zhu Wenqiang?"

"That person is the Head of the Jiang Family? He's so young!"

"This... If that person is the Head of the Jiang Family, then things might get lively here. His coming with Zhu Wenqiang must mean it's not just about birthday wishes, right?"

The guests in the banquet hall began to chatter among themselves, with people from both the Tang and Mo Families also turning their gazes towards Jiang Chen.

Suddenly, a slightly provocative voice sounded, "Since he's here to give birthday wishes, he surely must have brought a gift, right? The Head from the top family of Jincheng's gift wouldn't be shabby, would it?"

At the sound, people in the banquet hall all looked towards the third row at a table.

The speaker was none other than Ouyang Liang, who had some friction with Jiang Chen and others at the entrance.

"This guy really is asking for a beating!" Lou Qiangqiang frowned angrily at Ouyang Liang, his fists clenched and ready.

"Yes, the Jiang Family of Jincheng, in a sense, is no less prestigious than the Ouyang Family. The gift from the Head of the Jiang Family must be very precious, right?"

"Let's see what he has brought!"

"The person next to him is holding a square small box, is that his gift?"

"The packaging looks nice, but who knows what's inside!"

"It can't be too shabby, right? Otherwise, wouldn't that be a huge embarrassment?"

The guests in the banquet hall were all spirited, their eyes gleaming as they watched Jiang Chen.

"Little Liang, what nonsense are you spouting?" Ouyang Nan scolded Ouyang Liang, then turned his head with an apologetic look towards Jiang Chen, "Mr. Jiang, my apologies, my family member is being unmannerly. Please excuse us."

"No worries, since I'm here to wish him well, of course there should be a gift!"

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, took the prepared brocade box from Yan Hu, stepped towards Ouyang Zhen, opened the box, and handed it over, "This is a hundred-year-old Polyporus fruit I obtained by chance. I hope the old master won't disdain it!"

"Polyporus fruit! A hundred-year-old Polyporus fruit?!"

"This is the main ingredient for making Polyporus Barrier Breaking Elixir!"

"Polyporus Barrier Breaking Elixir? You're thinking too much; even the people from Elixir Valley find it hard to make."

"No need to make elixirs, this hundred-year-old Polyporus fruit is the best supplementary spirit fruit for Innate Grandmasters, invaluable on the market!"

"Such a generous gift! The Head of the Jiang Family really went all out!"

"This must be to give Wen Qiang face. If not for him, the Head of the Jiang Family wouldn't have needed to come to wish Ouyang's old master a happy birthday!"

"The Head of the Jiang Family truly has great loyalty, to offer such a generous gift just to help a friend!"

The appearance of the hundred-year-old Polyporus fruit caused everyone in the banquet hall to light up, all exclaiming in admiration.

Zhu Wenqiang looked at Jiang Chen gratefully, as everyone said, if not for him, Jiang Chen wouldn't have needed to come, let alone bring such an important gift.

"This... Head of the Jiang Family, this gift is a bit too precious!" Ouyang Zhen said with a changing expression, speaking in astonishment.

Ouyang Nan's eyes flashed a greedy look, and at the same time, he was worried that Ouyang Zhen wouldn't accept it, a hint of urgency appeared in his eyes, but he still maintained a righteous demeanor, "Cough, Head of the Jiang Family, this gift is truly too precious!"

Jiang Chen glanced at Ouyang Nan and chuckled, "This is a birthday gift for the old man, and besides, I don't need it."

Ouyang Nan was slightly stunned, feeling that Jiang Chen's words seemed to imply something, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

"Old man, please accept this, I hope it can be of some help to you!" Jiang Chen handed the Polyporus fruit to Ouyang Zhen, his eyes filled with meaning.

Ouyang Zhen's heart stirred, and he looked at Jiang Chen in surprise, then nodded slightly, gravely saying, "Thank you, Head of the Jiang Family, I will make good use of it!"

Indeed!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen confirmed a suspicion in his heart, smiled, nodded, and turned to walk toward the table of the Lou Family's people.

"Head of the Jiang Family, please sit here!" Ouyang Zhen called out softly and pulled out a chair next to him.

Seeing this action, Ouyang Nan couldn't help but be startled.

That chair was originally his, but he had not sat down because he had to announce something. Now, Ouyang Zhen pulling out that chair... was this a sign of respect for the Head of the Jiang Family?

Ouyang Nan looked at Ouyang Zhen suspiciously, his expression fluctuating.

"Alright!" Jiang Chen nodded gently and sat next to Ouyang Zhen.

"Head of the Jiang Family, I really thank you for bringing Wen Qiang back. If it weren't for you, Wen Qiang might not have come back at all!" Ouyang Zhen grabbed Jiang Chen's hand, gratefully starting to speak.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's expression changed. Ouyang Zhen said 'might not have come back' instead of 'didn't want to come back', which were completely different concepts.

What shocked Jiang Chen even more was that Ouyang Zhen, while holding his hand, was writing words in his palm.

'Danger' 'Do not stay'

When he finished writing, Ouyang Zhen glanced at Zhu Wenqiang, then looked at Jiang Chen with a hopeful expression in his eyes.

Jiang Chen's heart sank; he hadn't expected the situation in the Ouyang Family to be more serious than he had imagined.

Yet, he did not show it and instead smiled, "Old man, I'm a friend of the fatty, and accompanying him here to visit is only right, but..."

After glancing at Zhu Wenqiang, Jiang Chen said apologetically, "Fatty was feeling a bit unwell. He told me on the way here that he didn't want to stay at the Ouyang Family. After the banquet, he will leave with me. However, rest assured, if you miss him, you can notify me any time. I'll make sure to bring him, even if I have to tie him up. After all, blood is thicker than water, you are his biological grandfather!"

'Blood is thicker than water!' 'Biological!'

When Jiang Chen said these words, he squeezed Ouyang Zhen's hand, his eyes showing a probing look.

Ouyang Zhen's expression slightly shifted, he sighed deeply, his gaze complicated as he glanced at Zhu Wenqiang and then Ouyang Nan, before finally looking back at Jiang Chen, his words grave, "Head of the Jiang Family, relationships of blood can change along with certain things. Even biological relations can do heartless things, I'm really worried, worried that Wen Qiang won't acknowledge me!"

Zhu Wenqiang looked up at Ouyang Zhen, his eyes filled with a complex and struggling emotion.

Ouyang Nan also stared at Zhu Wenqiang with a complex expression, and a cold glint flashed briefly through his eyes.

The people in the banquet hall watched Ouyang Zhen, whose face was full of bitterness, and all fell silent, touched by Ouyang Zhen's attachment to his child.

Jiang Chen too felt a sharp tremor in his heart, his pupils suddenly contracting!

Everyone thought that Ouyang Zhen was showing his genuine affection for Zhu Wenqiang, but only Jiang Chen understood what Ouyang Zhen truly meant.

And understanding this, he felt utterly incredulous!

Had things already progressed to this stage?

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