NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 25: How to Be Ordinary Yet Confident?
Chapter 25: How to Be Ordinary Yet Confident?
On the mountain road leading to the Chen family’s main hall.
The young man in white, Chen Zhixing, asked, “Luoluo, have you made any progress with the task I gave you last time?”
“Sir, are you referring to finding people?” Luoluo replied.
Chen Zhixing nodded, smiling, “Yes. Let me test you. Do you remember which people to look for?”
“Of course.”
Luoluo started counting on her fingers, listing them one by one:
“Anyone with the surnames Zhong, Ye, Lin, Qin, Chu, Xiao, or Xu.”
“Then, among those with names including Fan, Mo, Chen, Qing, Tian, or Xuan.”
“If they also say something like ‘My fate is in my own hands, not controlled by heaven,’ or claim to be born with a weak constitution, or lack parents, or are frequently looked down upon, etc.”
“Then you must immediately inform me.”
“Did I get it right, sir?”
Chen Zhixing ruffled Luoluo’s hair and smiled, “Perfect. You did great.”
Hearing the praise, Luoluo beamed with satisfaction, her eyes forming crescent shapes.
Chen Zhixing seemed to remember something and asked, “By the way, if I’m not mistaken, did Sister Yue arrive today? Did you buy the osmanthus cakes I asked for?”
Luoluo took out a delicately wrapped gift box from her sleeve and handed it to Chen Zhixing, grinning, “Don’t worry, I prepared it a long time ago.”
“Good.”
Chen Zhixing nodded.
Over the past decade, his parents, Chen Tianliang and Ying Shuangshuang, had been in good health and left to travel the world for fun after Chen Zhixing turned three.
However, Jia Qingyue, also known as Sister Yue, had spent a lot of time with him. Due to her responsibility of rebuilding the Jia family, she frequently left the Chen family but would return around the middle of each month.
Despite this, their relationship had grown closer over time, and now Chen Zhixing and Jia Qingyue had a sibling-like bond.
Meanwhile, in the Chen family’s main hall.
Chen Daoyan sat in the main seat.
To his sides were some of the Chen family's outstanding younger members.
Additionally, there were two unfamiliar faces to Chen Zhixing.
One was a middle-aged man in a coarse robe with prominent temples and sharp eyes, seated beside Chen Daoyan.
The other was a woman in a purple, waist-tied, fringed gown, with dark, glossy hair coiled up. Her appearance was quite striking, but a mole at the corner of her mouth gave her a slightly sharp look.
“Uncle Chen, Father, I refuse to marry this Chen Zhixing. I’ve heard that he’s of mediocre talent and ordinary abilities with nothing remarkable about him!”
“I won’t marry him! The person I want to marry must be a legendary hero!”
The striking woman, standing in the hall, declared with visible dissatisfaction.
“Be quiet!”
The middle-aged man in coarse robes scolded angrily, “The Chen family is a long-standing family. To marry into it is already a great honor for you. How dare you make a scene in the main hall?”
He then turned to Chen Daoyan, apologizing, “Chen, I’m sorry for my daughter’s unruliness. Please don’t take offense.”
However, before Chen Daoyan could respond, the striking woman interrupted again with a scornful tone, “Father, I admit the Chen family is powerful and better than ours, but how does that relate to Chen Zhixing? Does he control the Chen family?”
Her words were harsh, and she added, “Father, are you pushing me into a fire pit?”
Her remark caused an uproar in the hall.
The Chen family’s younger members were secretly shocked.
Though her words were true, they were rather blunt.
The middle-aged man in coarse robes slammed his chair arm, standing up in rage and forcing a smile, “Lu Ying, what nonsense are you talking about?”
Lu Ying, the woman, stood her ground, her eyes resolute and her demeanor unyielding, glaring back at the man.
Their gazes locked in a standoff, neither willing to back down.
Chen Daoyan sighed and said, “In my opinion, Lu Ying, it might be better to wait until Zhixing arrives and meet him in person.”
Lu Ying raised her chin and replied, “Uncle Chen, I respect you as my father’s close friend, but I must be honest. The partner I seek must be a top talent, not someone ordinary like Chen Zhixing!”
Chen Daoyan, hearing this, shook his head slightly and turned to the middle-aged man, pondering, “Brother Lu, perhaps we should reconsider this marriage arrangement?”
Indeed, Chen Daoyan had intended to marry Lu Ying to Chen Zhixing.
After all, Lu Ying’s father was a powerful Nirvana Realm expert, and such an alliance would benefit both Chen Zhixing and the Chen family.
However, Chen Daoyan did not wish to see Chen Zhixing insulted for no reason.
Over these ten years, he had truly witnessed Chen Zhixing’s exceptional talents.
At this moment, a languid voice interrupted, “It’s quite lively in here.”
Everyone turned to see a handsome, fair-skinned boy with black hair, strolling in with an air of casual ease.
“Zhixing.”
Chen Daoyan smiled and nodded at Chen Zhixing, introducing him, “Zhixing, this is Elder Lu, and this is his only daughter, Lu Ying.”
Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow and swept his gaze over, quickly understanding.
No wonder Luoluo mentioned that the person for this arranged marriage was quite distinguished.
Lu Ying was indeed the daughter of Lu Yuan, a renowned Nirvana Realm expert in the Eastern Xuanyuan Domain!
The daughter of such a powerful figure was indeed impressive.
However, after just a glance at Lu Ying’s demeanor, Chen Zhixing was already disinclined.
Lu Ying was not his type.
“Elder Lu, Miss Lu.” Chen Zhixing greeted respectfully.
Before Chen Zhixing could finish his greeting, Lu Ying’s condescending gaze fixed on him, and she said, “So you’re Chen Zhixing? I’m straightforward and don’t like to beat around the bush.”
“I’ll be blunt. Even if you’re backed by the Chen family, you still fall short of what I’m looking for in a partner.”
“You cannot walk the path I want to take. I advise you to abandon these unrealistic thoughts.”
She then stared directly at Chen Zhixing.
Chen Zhixing was momentarily stunned.
What was Lu Ying talking about?
Why was he being told to abandon unrealistic thoughts?
He found the situation both curious and amusing.
He was curious about how someone like Lu Ying could be so ordinary yet so confident.