Not a god

Chapter 191 He Family
He Congxue is like a big star right now, surrounded by a lot of people and eyes. Chen Xi herself is fine, but it would be bad if Jiang Wanwan were photographed and then someone with a lot of interest posted it online and she became famous.

With the internet so developed now, sometimes an ordinary person can become an internet sensation in an instant, especially someone as beautiful as Jiang Wanwan.

When his cousin approached him, he quietly made their presence less noticeable, and then, led by He Congxue, they walked out.

Listening to He Congxue say that their family was actually one of those seventeen guilds, and that the He family was also a chosen family from the old era, which had continued from the Song Dynasty to the present day.

Before the spiritual energy revival, the He family of this generation only had four or five people destined for heaven, all of whom were grandfathers, uncles, and elders, including Jiang Wanwan's grandfather.

Although they awakened their destiny, due to the scarcity of spiritual energy, even with the awakened destiny, they were only at the first level of the common destiny. Moreover, their ability to 'invoke divine destiny' was simple, only able to communicate with and command spirits, without any enhancement to their physical body. They were no different from ordinary people in daily life. Therefore, the He family has always kept a low profile. Eight hundred years ago, their ancestors sold incense and paper figures, and they have continued to inherit their ancestors' business.

However, because they practice spirituality and can communicate with the spirit world, many big bosses in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai area still know about this low-key but long-standing small family. The He family is the absolute leader in the funeral industry.

Before the revival of spiritual energy, there were two types of chosen families in the old era. One type was like the Lin family, which was a regional overlord even without the revival of spiritual energy. The other type was like the He family, who lived their lives peacefully. Because they had extraordinary power, they were not particularly lonely, but they were not exactly glorious either.

With the revival of spiritual energy, the He family's chosen ones emerged like mushrooms after rain. Jiang Wanwan's grandfather even broke through to the third rank within two or three years. In addition to her grandfather, there were four or five other second-rank experts.

The resurgence of spiritual energy is like the receding tide, making it clear who is floating on the surface and who is standing on the seabed. In this new era, besides wealth and power, there is something else that is most important: strength.

Like a dried-up sponge encountering a downpour, the He family burst forth with terrifying vitality in the new era. The small family in Suzhou of the past has transformed into one of the most influential people in Shanghai. Those who once had to look up to the He family now have their fates in the hands of the He family.

However, the He family remained very low-key. They simply followed the trend of the times, started a game guild, and continued to do their funeral-related business, as well as some incense and paper money business. They had no intention of getting involved in any other businesses.

However, in this new era, the paper figures and incense they made by 'asking the gods' were all snapped up like treasures, no less valuable than the most notorious evils.

As she spoke, He Congxue gave her cousin a strange look: "What kind of destiny do you have? You can actually create clones. Haven't you awakened our family's ancestral destiny?"

"I am invincible destiny, the ultimate invincible destiny!"

"By the way, I'm now at Tier 2."

"I am of the fifth rank, I am the Great Luo Heaven!"

The two sisters had been arguing since they were little, and Chen Xi was too lazy to stop them. She asked, "Are Grandpa and Grandma still in Shanghai?"

"Grandpa and Grandma are here, but Uncle isn't... Brother, where are you staying now? How many days are you here in Shanghai? Why don't you come home tonight?"

After a brief period of shock and disappointment, He Congxue quickly rallied.

She's just married and has a child, but her resolve to support her brother won't be easily broken by such a small matter. Jiang Wanwan only won his heart by being by his side all these years. Once she gets into Tianfu University... Looking at little Chen Yi being held by Chen Xi, she felt more at ease.

Although she is only eighteen years old, He Congxue will definitely be a good stepmother!
Chen Yi stared at her curiously, wondering why this person kept looking at her. She rummaged in her pocket and finally pulled out a peanut.

She generously handed it to He Congxue: "Give it to your aunt!"

He Congxue's eyes lit up; this little baby was so cute!

Just as Chen Yi was about to hand the things in her hand to her aunt, she felt a gaze fall on her from the side.

She turned her head and saw her father staring intently at her. The one-and-a-half-year-old felt a little uneasy. She glanced at her aunt, then at her father, and cautiously tried to put the peanuts back in her pocket... Suddenly, her father snatched them away. Not only did he take the peanuts from her hand, but he also rummaged through her drawers and cupboards, making a move to grab the things from her pockets.

"I surrender! Yiyi surrenders!"

"Daddy won't take it! Daddy won't take it!"

"No! Yiyi doesn't have any!"

She was very anxious.

She squirmed in her father's arms, and one by one, the little snacks she had hidden on her body were taken away. Yiyi was so small, and her struggles were so futile. In the end, she could not protect anything.

After taking all her belongings, Chen Xi looked at her pitiful appearance, took out some snacks she had prepared, and put them in her pocket.

He explained to He Congxue, "Don't eat anything she gives you; it might be something she picked up from the ground."

"Huh?" He Congxue couldn't help but chuckle.

Chen Xi said, "Let's go back and see Grandpa and Grandma. It's been a long time since they last visited."

They rarely came here to play after they started high school. The last time they came was during their sophomore year of college, when Chen Xi and Jiang Wanwan came to Shanghai for a visit and also went to Suzhou to see their grandparents.

“I’ll call them and tell them you’ve arrived, and ask them to tidy up a room… Grandpa and Grandma miss you so much, they keep saying you haven’t come in the last two years!”

"After all, school is a busy time. You said you want to apply to Tianfu University, right?"

Chen Xi glanced at her cousin. If she remembered correctly, this girl's grades were even worse than Jiang Wanwan's: "Tianfu University is a 211 university."

He Congxue's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly cheered herself up and said, "I've already heard that universities are preparing to reform, and this year's college entrance examination will add a special talent program for gifted students. Tianfu University is also a pilot institution, and I'll apply to that one!"

"Even for those with special talents, academic scores are considered."

My cousin let out a mournful cry.

Two cars arrived, and the group got in and left.

The game is not yet fully open. In the Yangtze River Delta region, the only login point is Shanghai. People from surrounding cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou who are considered part of the "Destined Ones" have been stationed in Shanghai for the past six months.

This is why, despite Shanghai being such a small place, so many families of destiny from the old era could emerge.

The He family's roots are still in Suzhou. Chen Xi has visited Jiang Wanwan's grandfather's house many times. It is a private garden, ancient and elegant, very quiet. He likes the atmosphere there very much. It is different from the mountain valley in Chen Xi's hometown. It gives people a sense of profound culture.

They now also have residences in Shanghai. Most young people like He Congxue live in the city, while the older generation lives in the villa area of ​​Sheshan.

These industries weren't acquired after the spiritual revival and the subsequent wealth accumulation; they existed before that.

(End of this chapter)