Chapter 2303: Heavier than Mount Tai

The next day, Ye Chen and Xiao Churan accompanied Ma Lan to play in New York for a day.

At lunch, Ye Chen mentioned to the two that a client in New York wanted to talk to him about something in the evening. The two didn't think much about it. After all, Ye Chen's "business" is very busy now, and the two were mentally prepared.

Ye Chen accompanied the two to finish dinner, then drove the two back to the hotel, and then drove to the private manor of the Fei family on Long Island by himself.

Originally, Ye Chen just wanted to come over to see Old Man Fei, and in front of Fei Kexin, give him a promise he dreamed of, and at the same time let him, in his lifetime, firmly support Fei Kexin.

But what Ye Chen didn't expect was that knowing he was coming, Old Man Fei notified all members of the Fei family yesterday evening, requiring all direct relatives of the Fei family, no matter where they were, to rush back to the Fei family tonight to welcome

After all, Fei Jianzhong is the number two figure in the Fei family, so no one dared to disobey his orders as long as Fei Kexin did not express any opposition.

Consequently, when Ye Chen drove into the Fei family manor, he was shocked to discover that everyone respectfully welcoming him on both sides of the road was actually a member of the Fei family.

And standing respectfully at the end of the road waiting for him were the grandfather and granddaughter, Fei Kexin and Fei Jianzhong.

As soon as Ye Chen parked the car, Fei Jianzhong, supported by Fei Kexin, came to the outside of the car door.

After Ye Chen got out of the car, Fei Jianzhong took the lead and bowed, saying respectfully, "Welcome, Mr. Ye, to our humble home!"

The group of Fei family members beside him also said in unison, "Welcome, Mr. Ye, to our humble home!"

Among the crowd, Ye Chen also saw Fei Jianzhong's eldest son, Fei Shanhai, who was Fei Haoyang's grandfather, as well as Fei Haoyang's father, Fei Xuebin.

These two stood in the crowd at this moment, also with faces full of respect and humility, no longer showing any of their past arrogance and domineering behavior.

Besides them, there were some unfamiliar faces that he did not seem to have seen before.

Ye Chen did not expect that he had only come to see Fei Jianzhong and Fei Kexin, yet the Fei family had actually put on such a grand display.

Ye Chen said in surprise, "Everyone, isn't this formation a bit too grand?"

Fei Jianzhong looked at Ye Chen and said respectfully, "Mr. Ye, you are the benefactor of the Fei family. Knowing you were coming, everyone in the Fei family attached great importance to it and dared not be the least bit negligent!"

Ye Chen waved his hand and said indifferently, "My interactions with the Fei family will become more frequent in the future, so there is no need for everyone to go to such lengths."

As he spoke, he said to Fei Jianzhong, "Old Master Fei, I came here this time mainly to chat with you and Miss Fei about some things. May we move to a place where we can talk quietly?"

Fei Jianzhong hurriedly said, "No problem, then please move to the study, Mr. Ye!"

Immediately, Fei Kexin supported Fei Jianzhong and walked into the villa with Ye Chen.

The other Fei family members all stood where they were.

They knew that Ye Chen had things to discuss with the old master and Fei Kexin, and they certainly had no qualifications to follow. After the incident where Fei Haoyang was executed, Ye Chen had become the most untouchable existence in the eyes of the Fei family, so they stood in place by tacit agreement, waiting for Ye Chen to come out so they could respectfully see him off from the Fei family.

As for Ye Chen, he went to the study with the grandfather and granddaughter.

When the three of them walked to the precious desk, Fei Jianzhong specifically introduced, "Mr. Ye, now that Kexin is the head of the Fei family, I have also passed the master's seat at this desk to her. Please sit in the guest seat directly opposite Kexin!"

Ye Chen nodded slightly. He understood the meaning behind the old master's words; it was nothing more than wanting to tell him that he had completely and unreservedly handed over the power of the Fei family to Fei Kexin.

The chair configuration of this desk had some particularities. Because the master's seat was only for one person, the seat was much wider than the guest seat opposite, and it was also ten centimeters higher.

The intention behind this design was the same as the implication of the Emperor's dragon throne, meant to highlight the status of the head of the family.

Fei Kexin said nervously at this moment, "Mr. Ye, with you here, how could Kexin dare to sit higher than you... Please sit in the master's seat instead!"

Ye Chen smiled slightly, waved his hand gently, and said, "You are the master of this house, it is the same no matter who comes, so you are the most important person here. As a guest, I cannot overstep my bounds."

As he spoke, he pulled out the chair opposite Fei Kexin and sat straight down.

Fei Kexin was suddenly at a loss for what to do, but Fei Jianzhong, who was on the side, spoke up, "Kexin, you should follow Mr. Ye's instructions. Mr. Ye is right; you are the head of the Fei family, and no one else is qualified to sit in this master's seat except you."

Fei Kexin had no choice but to bite the bullet and sit down.

In fact, in Chinese etiquette, the distinction between superior and inferior is most emphasized.

Just like at a dinner table, whoever has a higher status will have their wine glass higher when toasting. If someone lacks the seniority and strength but still holds their glass high, they might be taught a lesson on the spot.

Fei Kexin also did not want her seat to be higher than Ye Chen's, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed in her heart: "Why didn't I think of this earlier? If I had, I would have changed all the chairs to be the same... It seems I'll have to be more careful next time..."

After Fei Kexin sat down, Fei Jianzhong slowly sat beside Ye Chen. At this moment, he was full of anticipation while also feeling inevitably nervous.

Therefore, he couldn't help but ask Ye Chen, "Mr. Ye, may I ask what is the reason for your visit tonight?"

Ye Chen smiled indifferently, "I have been helped by Kexin and the Fei family during this period, solving quite a few thorny problems for me, so I came here this time mainly to pay a visit and express my gratitude."

Fei Kexin hurriedly said, "Mr. Ye... it is the Fei family's honor to be able to contribute to you, how could we deserve your thanks..."

Ye Chen waved his hand, "As long as one has received help from others, one must express gratitude. This is the way of life my parents taught me since I was a child."

As he spoke, he looked at Fei Jianzhong and said seriously, "Old Master Fei, when I returned from Hong Kong, I asked Miss Fei if there was anything I could help with. Miss Fei said that apart from being worried about your health, she had no other troubles. So, my visit this time is mainly in response to Miss Fei's request, to help you solve some pressing problems."

When Fei Kexin heard this, she knew that Ye Chen was doing this to earn favor for her.

And when Fei Jianzhong heard these words, he felt even more moved and appreciative of his granddaughter in his heart.

Besides that, he was even more expectant of Ye Chen's next statement. He did not dare to hope that Ye Chen would give him a Rejuvenation Pill, but he felt he could at least think about a Blood-Dispersing Heart-Saving Pill.

Just when he was full of anticipation, Ye Chen said, "Old Master Fei, we have known each other for a long time and can be considered quite familiar, so I won't beat around the bush with you. Since Miss Fei is most worried about your health, I, Ye Chen, will make a statement here today: as long as you can properly support Miss Fei in managing the Fei family, in return, I guarantee you ten more years of life!"

Fei Jianzhong was instantly extremely excited and hurriedly asked, "Ye... Mr. Ye... what you said... is what you said true?!"

Ye Chen nodded and said solemnly, "What I, Ye Chen, promise, I will definitely fulfill."

Fei Jianzhong was instantly moved to tears.

Ten years—this promise was heavier than Mount Tai to him!

Therefore, he stood up, cupped his hands, and said respectfully, "Fei Jianzhong bows in gratitude for Mr. Ye's kindness. Your great favor and virtue, I will never forget as long as I live!"

After saying this, he was about to bend his knees to kneel.

Ye Chen reached out to stop him and said seriously, "Old Master Fei, don't be in such a hurry to thank me. I have one more condition that you must agree to."

Fei Jianzhong hurriedly said, "Mr. Ye, please speak. Not to mention one condition, even if it were ten or a hundred, I would never hesitate!"

Ye Chen said indifferently, "I want you to completely give up bidding for the Rejuvenation Pill from now on!"