Chapter 543: It really is fate

"Uncle, you underestimate me too much; the sons of the Yuan Clan won't be scared off by any difficulty." Chen Yongren also wasn't polite, mumbled it through.

"Yo, great, indeed didn't embarrass us." Chi Mu Chengping nodded satisfied: "Later, bring out your confidence, let them see the demeanor of our Yuan Clan's sons!"

Afterwards, the old devil again brought Chen Yongren to receive today's guests.

Just standing at the entrance, it indeed attracted many people's attention; many girls who came today for a blind date couldn't help blushing upon seeing Chen Yongren.

But toward them, Chen Yongren kept a cold face.

Simply put, the quality is too poor; they don't even qualify to enter his fish pond.

While Chen Yongren was receiving guests here, he heard a familiar voice sound from nearby.

"Father, when can I go home?"

Huh?

It sounds a bit familiar.

Following the sound, Chen Yongren saw a girl dressed in a pink kimono, tall and slender, with delicate features, coquettishly acting toward a middle-aged man.

That person was none other than Youqichuangongjingxiang.

"What are you saying? You just came to the banquet and already thinking about going home?" Youqichuangongshanren pointed at Jingxiang's head and said angrily.

"Alright, Jingxiang, since you're here, don't make a fuss; time will pass quickly, just bear with it a little longer." Youqichuangongmeiya comforted.

As for her daughter, Meiya also felt helpless; if she weren't watching closely, the girl would likely have run away midway, and then the loss would still be the Youqichuangong family's.

Seeing them walking toward him, Chen Yongren had a smile at the corner of his mouth.

He just didn't know what expression that little girl Jingxiang would have upon seeing him.

"Prince Shanren!" Chi Mu Chengping slightly bowed in greeting: "You've worked hard, the prince's daughter is indeed beautiful, just like her mother."

"Your Highness Prince, who is this person beside you? Could it be Jingxiang's sister? I've never heard you have another daughter."

Meiya covered her mouth and laughed upon hearing that: "Mr. Chi, you're joking; I am Jingxiang's mother."

Although knowing these words were flattery, which woman doesn't like being told she's young?

"Jingxiang's mother?" Chi Mu Chengping immediately bowed: "Sorry, ma'am, I mistook you; please don't take offense, because you really look too young."

Youqichuangongshanren laughed loudly: "Chi, you must never say that, otherwise it'll make her arrogant."

"Women look young also because of a happy life; I'm sure it's because you and your wife love each other, and you live happily, which is why." Chi Mu Chengping also said.

Youqichuangongshanren, amused, burst out laughing: "Chi, you're still just as good with words as before."

Listening to Chi Mu Chengping's words, Chen Yongren only wanted to say one thing.

This old devil really knows how to flatter.

But speaking frankly, Jingxiang's mother is indeed very beautiful, basically a copy of Jingxiang, yet with a bit more maturity and sensibility.

Jingxiang right now had her nose in the air, completely unaware of herself.

"Chi, this person is the Chief, right?" Shanren looked at Chen Yongren and said: "The Chief really has become more handsome than before."

"Compared to Uncle Shanren, I'm nothing." Chen Yongren flattered: "Otherwise, how could I have found such a beautiful woman as Aunt Meiya?"

Shanren laughed even happier, looking at Jingxiang and said: "Jingxiang, don't be so impolite; hurry up and call someone."

"It's fine, Uncle Shanren, Miss Jingxiang being shy is normal; I think when we meet later, our relationship will ease a bit." Chen Yongren looked at Jingxiang with a half-smile.

Youqichuangongjingxiang, however, suddenly felt that the voice coming from nearby sounded somewhat familiar.

Suddenly, she realized something in her heart.

She, who originally had her nose in the air, slowly turned her head, looking at the smiling Yuan Chief, froze, and exclaimed in surprise: "It's you."

"It's me." Chen Yongren slightly nodded: "Miss Jingxiang, we meet again."

Jingxiang's face was full of astonishment, as if she couldn't believe it.

She finally understood why, when she first saw Chen Yongren, she felt he looked familiar.

Back then, her parents had once shown her his photos and information to let her get to know him.

At that time, she merely glanced at the photo casually and thought this guy looked not bad.

But out of rebelliousness, she didn't bother to put effort into deeply learning about the Yuan Chief's information.

"Have you met before?" Youqichuangongshanren wondered.

Chi Mu Chengping also had a head full of question marks.

When did they secretly meet?

"Father, a few days ago it was the Chief who, on the street, helped me out of a siege." Jingxiang's face flushed red, wishing she could find a crack to crawl into.

Upon hearing that, Meiya couldn't help covering her mouth: "Jingxiang, is it really true?"

Youqichuangongjingxiang blushed and nodded.

"What a coincidence! The Chief, while out playing, encountered Jingxiang in danger, stepped forward and rescued her—could this be a deliberate arrangement by the sun goddess Amaterasu to foster this marriage?" Youqichuangongmeiya said deliberately.

"I'm very happy to see you again." Jingxiang slightly bowed.

Fortunately, she didn't run away midway; otherwise it would truly be hard to meet again.

This person really looks more pleasing than in the photo.

Moreover, he isn't as clueless as the rumors said.

Otherwise, he couldn't have knocked down the ronin of Sanqigongheren's household with just three punches and two kicks.

"Miss Jingxiang, I still have to receive other guests; I'll come find you later. I think we can now continue that day's topic." Chen Yongren kept his gentle smile.

"That day's topic?" Youqichuangongmeiya looked at Jingxiang with deep meaning: "I understand, no wonder you refused to participate in this blind date; it's because…"

"Alright, Mother, don't say more." Jingxiang said coquettishly: "They still have to be busy; we shouldn't stand here and delay their receiving guests."

"Hey, you haven't even married into that family yet, and you're already speaking up for them; if you really married him, what would happen?" Meiya feigned helplessness.

"Mother, I'm ignoring you." Jingxiang got upset, turning her back on Meiya.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease our Jingxiang anymore." Meiya said, as if coaxing a child.

Prince Arisugawa-no-miya Yoshihito glanced at Chen Yongren, but there was an added significance.

His son-in-law seems to be a sure thing now.

"Prince, once we're done, we'll definitely entertain you properly." Chi Mu Chengping bowed slightly.

Chi Mu Chengping then said to Chen Yongren: "Chief Commander, don't busy yourself here; first accompany Miss Jingxiang for a nice walk here—I have enough here."

"Since the protagonist has appeared, the two young people seem interested in each other, so why waste any time? Better to strike while the iron is hot—we must not waste a single moment."

"Can we?" Chen Yongren asked hesitantly.

"Of course no problem." Chi Mu Chengping said with a smile.

"Then I'll trouble you, Uncle." Chen Yongren bowed slightly and walked to Jingxiang's side.

Jingxiang lifted her head to glance at Chen Yongren, then quickly lowered it.

"Uncle Yoshihito, Aunt Meiya, I'll temporarily borrow your daughter for a bit." Chen Yongren said with a smile.