1731 Meeting Jing Hengran Again
Chi Shuyan had already arranged a time to discuss a cooperation with the Fan family, so she couldn’t delay any longer. She waited for the Fan father and son in the private room early the next afternoon.
However, the Fan father and son arrived earlier than she did. As soon as she entered the private room, she saw Fan Yin and an elder sitting next to him. Their features were 70 to 80% similar; she didn’t have to guess to know that this should be Father Fan. The father and son were quite good-looking and, because of their cultivation, their bearings were good.
While Chi Shuyan was sizing up the father and son, Father Fan and Fan Yin also saw her. Hearing Fan Yin call her “Master Chi,” Father Fan’s eyes flashed with surprise, and he hurriedly got up. Afraid that he would offend her if he was slow, he respectfully and carefully greeted her. “Master Chi.”
Chi Shuyan was stumped by Father Fan’s greeting and wanted to laugh. She hurriedly waved her hand for Father Fan and Fan Yin to sit down. She walked to her seat and sat down. “Don’t, I’m not a master. Master Fan, just call me by my name. My surname is Chi and my name is Shuyan.”
!!At the thought that the level 6 Advancement Pills were refined by the young lady in front of him, even if she really was too young, Father Fan didn’t dare address her by name. In the ancient martial arts world, the strong were naturally respected, and it had nothing to do with age. So, Father Fan didn’t dare put on airs, and immediately introduced himself. “Miss Chi, my surname is Fan and my name is Xingfeng. You can just use my name.” After a pause, Father Fan continued in a good tone, “Thank you, Miss Chi, for giving my Fan family a few Advancement Pills before. I am grateful. It’s Ah Yin’s good fortune to know you!”
This was the first time Fan Yin had heard his father speak so humbly and nicely. His face flushed red and he was stupefied. It was the first time he realized that his father could have such a glib tongue. Fortunately, his father didn’t fawn on Master Chi too much. Otherwise, he really wouldn’t be able to hang around here.
Father Fan and Chi Shuyan naturally didn’t know what Fan Yin was thinking at that moment, but compared with his embarra.s.sment, Chi Shuyan admired this Master Fan’s ability to speak. Although he tried his best to make a good impression, it wasn’t to the point of being obsequious. It made a person feel very comfortable and want to get close. This could be considered Father Fan’s ability.
Everyone here was smart, and Chi Shuyan naturally didn’t look down on this Fan family head, so the two of them hashed out a deal very quickly. The Fan family in particular wanted to make a good impression – they set practically no requirements or conditions, and the price was up to her. Chi Shuyan naturally couldn’t ask for too much from the Fan family head when he was being so thoughtful. Besides, she got along with Fan Yin, so they hit it off. She only had one request, which was that she would provide a limited amount of the spirit tea – she couldn’t make so much on her own.
In fact, although the amount of spirit tea which Chi Shuyan made was limited, it was still a lot. In particular, the quality of the spirit tea was very good, so Father Fan had no objections.
After negotiating all the terms, the Fan family would draft up a contract and send it to her to sign right away.
Father Fan didn’t expect this expert to be so humble and easy to get along with. In fact, before coming, Father Fan had already been prepared for this expert to ask for an exorbitant price.
Given this expert’s alchemy skills, Father Fan made up his mind not to offend her. Experts also usually had their own quirks. He didn’t expect this expert to be so easygoing; she wasn’t greedy and was reasonable. No wonder his son kept saying good things about her. Father Fan looked at the expert in front of him with burning respect and made up his mind to build a good relations.h.i.+p with her.
So, not long after, Father Fan took the initiative to ask, “Miss Chi, are you interested in an ancient auction house?”
He had learned from Ah Yin that this expert was very interested in ancient herbs. That made sense. After all, the expert was an alchemist, so she would naturally be interested in all sorts of rare herbs. Father Fan was prepared to let the other party have a look at the Fan family’s collection and choose from there, as a way to deepen their connection and even drum up more business. Unfortunately, outright giving was too low-cla.s.s, so Father Fan took the initiative to mention an auction house from the ancient martial arts world, saying that it contained a lot of good stuff.
Not only that, he also introduced her to an ancient trade bazaar. Generally, cultivators who were in need of spirit stones, herbs or treasures would go to the trade bazaar first, which had many stalls set up by ancient martial arts pract.i.tioners to barter.
Chi Shuyan’s eyes lit up when she heard Father Fan’s words. Compared with the auction house, she was naturally more interested in the trade bazaar. She didn’t decide immediately, but she appreciated Father Fan’s kindness and smiled. “If I’m free, I’ll definitely contact the Fan family first. I just hope that the Fan family head won’t think I’m disturbing you then!”
Father Fan was already satisfied when he heard her words. He smiled and hurriedly replied, “It’s our Fan family’s honor that Miss Chi would be willing to look for us. How can you be disturbing us?”
The atmosphere in the private room became even more harmonious. Chi Shuyan’s impression of Father Fan also improved.
Everyone ate happily and harmoniously during lunch. The food was very much to the liking of the Fan father and son, and they ate until they were full. If it wasn’t for the fact that these dishes lacked spiritual energy, and eating too much of such food wasn’t good for cultivators, the father and son would come here every day.
Before the father and son left, Fan Yin wanted to pack up a table full of dishes for dinner. He praised, “The dishes introduced by the Master are so delicious. I want to eat here every day!”
Right after the Fan father and son left, Chi Shuyan didn’t expect to run into Jing Hengran, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time. Back then, he had hinted several times that he was interested in her, and she had been so embarra.s.sed and didn’t know how to turn him down tactfully. Fortunately, she got back together with Qi Zhenbai not long after; Jing Hengran should be well aware of what their relations.h.i.+p was like. Chi Shuyan didn’t think that he would continue pursuing her, given his ident.i.ty, so when the two met, Chi Shuyan was very easygoing and took the initiative to greet him. “Young Master Jing, long time no see!”