"Grandpa."

Ling Yanran called out softly, her face smiling.

Chen Xuan was stunned again, even more surprised that the old man from Ling Family arrived.

"Old sir, what brings you to my humble shop?" Chen Xuan greeted with a smile.

The elderly Patriarch Ling chuckled, "I heard you've opened a barbecue shop here and came to show my support."

"I didn't expect to run into troublemakers right when I arrived. Don't worry, Chen; as long as I'm here, let me see who dares cause trouble!"

He finished and pointed his ivory cane at Han Tianhua, "You're just the grandson of Patriarch Ma, and you dare show off in front of my granddaughter!"

"Get your grandfather Ma Boqu here, let me see if he dares oppose the Ling Family head-on!"

Han Tianhua didn't dare act arrogantly any longer and could only show a forced smile, "Please, Patriarch Ling, calm down, there was just a bit of misunderstanding between me and Chen Xuan, nothing serious."

"Then take your people and disappear from my sight right away, don't delay my barbecue," Patriarch Ling said coldly.

"Yes, yes, we'll leave now."

Han Tianhua hurriedly responded respectfully, unwillingly leaving with his people in a hurry.

Yang Leshan, hiding in the shop, breathed a sigh of relief, luckily, it was a false alarm without too much conflict.

Quickly she tossed away the fruit knife, came out, and greeted Patriarch Ling, "Hello, Patriarch Ling, I'm Yang Leshan, Chen Xuan's... friend."

Patriarch Ling nodded and smiled at Yang Leshan but didn't reply.

Yang Leshan secretly grimaced, feeling the gap between her and Chen Xuan.

The smile from Patriarch Ling was merely for Chen Xuan's sake; she wasn't qualified to converse with him.

Chen Xuan whispered, "Leshan, tonight Patriarch Ling and Miss Ling have graced us with their presence, no service for other guests."

"Sir and Miss Ling, please head inside."

"Alright, Chen, join us, we're mostly here to accompany my granddaughter Yanran to see you, hehe," Patriarch Ling replied cheerfully.

Ling Yanran blushed, giving Chen Xuan a gentle smile.

Accompanying them into the shop, Chen Xuan had someone else handle the barbecue.

"I really didn't expect opening a barbecue shop here would attract your visit," Chen Xuan laughed.

Patriarch Ling chuckled back, "Ever since you visited the Ling Family last time, Yanran has been missing you constantly."

"Work has eased up lately, then heard about your barbecue shop, so we came over."

Chen Xuan smiled at Ling Yanran, "Thanks for remembering me, Miss Ling."

"No need to be so polite, Chen, you're the great benefactor of our Ling Family!" Ling Yanran said shyly and with a smile, "Why the sudden interest in opening a barbecue shop? If you're willing, I can finance you for bigger ventures."

Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, "Thanks for the kind offer, Miss Ling, I'm used to a carefree life, this is fine."

Patriarch Ling chuckled, "Yanran, Chen is a worldly sage, cannot be measured by the standards of ordinary folk."

Chen Xuan shook his head with a smile, "Old sir, you flatter me; I'm just an ordinary person."

"As you put it, then I'll ask a simple question. What do you think of my granddaughter Yanran?"

Patriarch Ling grinned, "I intend to propose Yanran to you, how about becoming a son-in-law of the Ling Family?"

Ah?

Chen Xuan's eyes widened; Patriarch Ling's proposal was like a bombshell!

This came way too suddenly!

Glancing at Ling Yanran, her face was red with shyness, eyes affectionately looking at him.

Despite the embarrassment, there was a hint of expectation.

Standing by the door, pouring from a hot water bottle, Yang Leshan almost burned her hand.

Her whole body trembled, caught off guard.

She secretly eyed Ling Yanran, not feeling too good.

Silently, another rival appears!

Moreover, in all respects, Ling Yanran is far more outstanding than her, no comparison.

The only slight advantage is her curvaceous figure, which Ling Yanran couldn't compete with.

Of course, Ling Yanran's proportions are great too, just not as exaggerated.

Wondering what Chen Xuan will reply, what man could refuse such a great offer?

It's like a direct ticket to success!

Yang Leshan watched Chen Xuan secretly, her emotions a bit scattered, unable to stay calm...

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