blenderwars Chapter 285 Arriving at the Old House in Nanshan, the Cold Stares from Relatives
Chapter 285 Arriving at the Old House in Nanshan, the Cold Stares from Relatives
Nanshan is a well-known affluent area in the provincial capital.
The Su family's old house is located on the mountainside of Nanshan, on a prime piece of land with the best feng shui.
Instead of modern reinforced concrete, this is a Chinese garden covering nearly 100 acres, built entirely according to the regulations of an ancient royal palace.
Pavilions and towers, small bridges and flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded spots.
It's said that any random Podocarpus macrophyllus tree in the yard, whose name you don't even know, is worth millions.
The air was filled with the heavy scent of "old money".
The top-of-the-line Maybach slowly came to a stop in front of the vermilion gate.
Two middle-aged men wearing traditional Chinese jackets were standing at the door. Upon seeing the license plate, they immediately stepped forward respectfully and opened the car door.
Su Qing took a deep breath, as if she had mustered up a great deal of courage, before getting out of the car.
Jiang Chen, however, remained as calm and collected as ever.
He carried the red plastic bag and strolled in as if he were visiting his own backyard.
After passing through several corridors, we arrived at a very spacious main hall.
The room was already full of people.
Seated on a huanghuali armchair were middle-aged men and women of extraordinary bearing.
Su Qing introduced him to Jiang Chen in a low voice.
"The one in the cheongsam is my aunt."
"The guy next to me wearing gold-rimmed glasses is my second uncle."
"And those few..."
The Su family's eldest aunt, second uncle, third aunt, fourth uncle...
Today, all the elders of the Su family have actually gathered here.
They sat upright, their expressions serious, as if awaiting some important trial.
The appearance of Jiang Chen and Su Qing instantly shattered the tranquility of the main room.
Dozens of eyes, like searchlights, focused on Jiang Chen.
Those gazes were filled with scrutiny, curiosity, and... undisguised contempt.
"Oh, so this is the boyfriend Qingqing found outside?"
A middle-aged woman wearing a royal blue cheongsam and exquisite makeup was the first to speak.
She was Su Qing's aunt, Su Yaqin.
Su Yaqin's gaze swept over Jiang Chen's casual attire, and finally landed on the conspicuous red plastic bag in his hand.
She covered her mouth and let out an exaggerated sneer.
"Oh my goodness, what... what is this?"
"Hey nephew-in-law, are you here to pay your respects to our elders, or to deliver groceries to our kitchen?"
As soon as she said this, a burst of suppressed laughter erupted in the main room.
"Haha, Auntie, you're being way too direct!"
A young man sitting next to them, who bore a resemblance to Gu Jingshen, joined in the commotion.
"Maybe they brought some rare delicacies! We're just inexperienced!"
"That's right, that's right. The tea that our matriarch drinks is produced from the mother trees in Wuyi Mountain, and it costs hundreds of thousands of yuan per tael."
Another cousin said sarcastically.
"Bringing these cheap, market-bought goods in here is practically making our old house's floor dirty!"
Each sharp and sarcastic remark was like a needle piercing Jiang Chen.
Su Qing's face turned pale instantly.
She was so angry that she was trembling all over, clenching her fists tightly, about to retort.
However, Jiang Chen merely glanced at the group of people indifferently.
That look was like looking at a swarm of noisy flies.
He couldn't even be bothered to say a word.
He completely ignored everyone.
He glanced around the main room and found an empty armchair.
Jiang Chen swaggered over, plopped down, and then crossed his legs.
His relaxed and carefree demeanor made it seem as if he were the true master of this place.
His action completely caught the group of relatives who were ready to continue watching the spectacle off guard.
Everyone was stunned.
This kid... his skin is way too thick!
He didn't react at all when so many people mocked him in public?
Su Yaqin's face immediately fell.
She was just about to continue her attack and teach this arrogant brat a lesson.
Just then.
An aged but powerful voice came from the back room.
"What's all that noise about!"
"The old lady was chanting scriptures inside, disturbing Buddha. Can you bear the consequences?"
As the voice spoke, an old man dressed in a gray long robe, with a goatee, and looking like a hermit, slowly walked out from behind the beaded curtain in the back hall.
The moment this person appeared, the entire hall fell silent.
Even the most arrogant aunt, Su Yaqin, immediately shut her mouth, trembling with fear.
Su Qing whispered quickly in Jiang Chen's ear, in a voice barely above a whisper.
"He is Ye Hongtu, Grandpa Ye. He is the most trusted person by my grandmother's side. He has a very high status in the Su family. Even my father has to show him respect."
Ye Hongtu's somewhat cloudy eyes subtly scanned Jiang Chen.
When he saw Jiang Chen's calm and composed demeanor, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed deep in his eyes.
This young man is interesting.
Faced with such a situation, he remained calm and composed.
He doesn't seem like a country bumpkin who's never seen the world.
Ye Hongtu waved his hand at the people in the main room.
"Alright, everyone, disperse. Stop crowding around here."
Then, he walked up to Jiang Chen and made a "please" gesture.
"Mr. Jiang, is that right?"
"Your Majesty, we're waiting for you in the back room."
"She said she only wants to see you alone."
Ye Hongtu glanced at Su Qing beside him again.
"Miss Qingqing, please wait outside."
Upon hearing this, Su Qing's heart leaped into her throat.
A private audience?
They won't even let her in?
What... what are they trying to do?
Jiang Chen didn't react much.
He stood up, still carrying the red plastic bag.
Following Ye Hongtu, they prepared to walk towards the back hall.
Just as he was about to cross the threshold, Jiang Chen suddenly turned around.
He grinned at Su Qing, who looked nervous and didn't know where to put her hands, revealing a set of bright white teeth.
Don't be so nervous.
"Make me a cup of tea."
"Come out in a bit, drink if you're thirsty."