In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 409 Gift
Everyone was stunned by these words.

No, what's gotten into this guy now?

"Sixth Master Hua... are you joking?"

The congressman who had been opposing the move was even more astonished and forced a dry laugh.

Sixth Master Hua glanced at him sideways, his mouth twisting into a smirk: "Are we that close, Sixth Master? Who are you joking with?"

"..."

The man was completely taken aback, but dared not utter a single word in response.

Sixth Master Hua curled his lip in disdain, his gaze sweeping over everyone present: "No objections? That's good, saves me the trouble of going to each and every one of you."

"..."

Everyone was speechless.

Meanwhile, some people who wanted to speak up were secretly glad they hadn't acted impulsively.

This guy is reckless; if he really sets his sights on you, you're in for a world of trouble.

But... this is just too strange.

Although this person has many flaws, he has always been reluctant to speak in parliament.

We've discussed this matter a few times before, and he hasn't seemed to have any objections.

Why did you suddenly make a 180-degree turn today and completely change your attitude?

Thinking about that phone call, everyone had different thoughts.

That phone call must have been the cause of his transformation.

Who is he?

How could this Sixth Master Hua be so respectful?

Some people were startled when they thought of his phrase "representing the Hua family."

Could this be the Hua family's attitude?

But...why? On what grounds?

Even if that kid used eight hundred poles, he still couldn't reach the mighty Hua family.

Wang Yinglan, sitting on the edge, was overjoyed.

This change came unexpectedly, but it couldn't be better!

"Alright, since that's the case, let's all express our opinions."

At this moment, Hou Zheng tapped the table, a smile playing on his lips.

What happened next goes without saying.

It was a scene of incredible face-changing skills.

Except for a few members of parliament who secretly worked for the Wang family, all of them clearly indicated that the resolution had been passed.

Those who saw no way to turn the tide had no choice but to give up.

"Okay, it's settled then."

Hou Zhengze smiled and made the final decision.

He turned to Wang Yinglan: "Officer Wang, your new district should implement this matter properly, and everyone else should cooperate as well."

"The list will be announced directly during next year's election period."

"Yes!"

Wang Yinglan suppressed her excitement.

This is not only to give Xie Lingxin an explanation for her efforts, but also because if this matter is successful, then there will be something to fight for in the future.

Hou Zhengze pondered for a moment and then said, "It is indeed a fact that Xiao Xie is young. Although we do not make a final judgment based on age, the capable should be chosen."

"However, there are many things that young people simply cannot think through completely,"

"Official Wang, you should give Xiao Xie a proper lesson before making the announcement."

"Rest assured, Lord Hou!"

"Okay, let's break up the meeting."

……

Hundred Flowers Castle.

Above the sea, amidst the clouds.

There is a floating city, lush and green, where countless wonders bloom, vying for beauty.

Amidst this vast expanse of mist and clouds, it presents a truly magnificent sight.

"Horse riding!"

A quiet garden in the city.

An old man slapped his knee hard and cursed loudly.

"That brat Xiao Liu, is he cursing me for ten thousand years?"

"If I only live for ten thousand years, wouldn't that be a huge loss?"

"..."

For a moment, no one knew what to say.

They heard the phone call just now too, wishing each other long life...

Well, for ordinary people, and even most practitioners, that is a blessing.

For this ancestor... well, that's not necessarily true.

"Grandpa, please calm down. Sixth Uncle just hadn't heard your admonitions in a long time and was in a moment of joy, so he didn't think things through."

"Do you need to tell me? I don't know?"

The old man glared at the person who spoke.

Even the dignified patriarch of the Hua clan could only obediently shut his mouth and shake his head helplessly.

"My poor Baoyu—!"

The old man looked to the side, took Hua Baoyu's hand, and looked at her with heartache.

Hua Baoyu's face was a little pale, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

But the old man's behavior in front of so many people still made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

"..."

Below, Xie Lingxin focused her gaze on her nose, her nose on her heart, and held her breath.

to be frank.

He was a little nervous when he learned that the head of the Hua clan and their ancestor wanted to see him.

No matter how much he usually disregards aristocratic families, the reality is that they are far beyond his reach.

Without the support of conflict, meeting such a powerful figure who could decide the life and death of countless people with a single thought, he couldn't deny that he wasn't as calm as he had imagined.

However, he did not expect that the person did not appear. The ancestor who could kill a grandmaster with a single finger was actually an ordinary-looking, somewhat kind, and wealthy old woman.

And he talks a lot of trash.

"Ancestor, Brother Xie is waiting."

Hua Baoyu awkwardly held the old man's hand and reminded him.

The old man seemed to realize this only then: "Yes, yes, yes."

"Thank you, young man. My precious Baoyu is back thanks to you this time." "Tell me, what do you want? Whatever it is, just tell me, and I'll give it to you!"

The words were simple, but the confidence behind them was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Xie Lingxin gave a dry laugh: "Senior... didn't you already thank me just now?"

He only learned from Ms. Hua that someone had been fighting for so long to become a member of parliament.

Behind the scenes, countless troubles have arisen.

He had only heard Chen Yuntao mention it briefly before, but he didn't expect that Chen Yuntao wasn't just talking.

Although he hadn't heard from anyone else that Chen Yuntao was involved in this matter, he knew that Chen Yuntao must have been the one secretly pushing things along.

To be honest, he still doesn't know much about this so-called congressman.

I don't know why Chen Yuntao and his people went to such lengths to push this forward.

However, climbing the ladder isn't a bad thing, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.

The old man waved his hand and said, "What's there to thank me for? It was just a small matter, but you kept dawdling. That good-for-nothing Xiao Liu doesn't do anything right, and I had to personally explain it to him!"

She turned to one side and said to Hua Mudan, the matriarch of the Hua clan, "Eldest brother, call this brat back tomorrow. I need to teach him a lesson!"

"...Yes, Ancestor."

Even the peony dared not draw the fire upon itself; it was no big deal if others suffered a little.

Xie Lingxin gave the bearded Hua clan leader a strange look, her lips twitching slightly.

He was suppressing the urge to laugh.

He already knew this person's name and identity.

How could someone be named Peony?

It makes me laugh every time I see it.

"Hey kid, what are you laughing at? Have you decided what you want?"

The old man looked old, but he had very sharp eyes.

"Senior, I was invited here. It was just a coincidence that I was able to help Master Bao. I don't deserve your thanks."

Xie Lingxin said modestly.

He's very cunning.

If I don't want it, are you really going to refuse to give it to me?
With such a huge fortune, does the Hua family have no shame?
"You little rascal, you're so slippery!"

The old woman wasn't so easily fooled, but she didn't mind.

On the contrary, he quite liked the cunning of this younger generation.

At this moment, Hua Mudan said, "Ancestor, this time, young friend Xie has done a great favor for the Hua family. We should thank him in any way we can. If you ask him like this, aren't you just letting him name a price and buy out his kindness?"

The old man was taken aback, then nodded: "That's true, I fooled you."

"Please don't say that, Ancestor."

Hua Mudan said, "Why don't you leave this matter to me?"

"You are the clan leader, so of course you have the final say."

The old man waved his hand.

Hua Mudan then looked at Xie Lingxin and said, "Young friend Xie, you may not want anything, but the Hua family cannot leave without giving anything in return."

“I have prepared a gift for you. It’s not a reward, but just a gift from an elder when we meet.”

"It's right outside. In a little while, Bao Rui and Bao Jia will show it to you. Do you like it?"

"As for your great kindness to Baoyu and Madam Hua... well, as the saying goes, great kindness needs no words of thanks. We'll see in the future."

This peony truly lives up to its reputation as the ancestor of the Hua clan.

He speaks fluently and tactfully, yet he inspires goodwill in others.

What is a greeting gift?
If it weren't for this favor, he wouldn't even be qualified to see the Hua Clan's patriarch, let alone receive a gift!

As for a reward... Xie Lingxin believed there would definitely be one.

But once those words were spoken, how to express gratitude was entirely up to Ms. Hua.

This also prevents shameless individuals from making exorbitant demands.

Although the Hua family isn't unable to afford it, they certainly won't let anyone manipulate them.

"Thank you, Lord Zong."

What else could Xie Lingxin say?
They couldn't refuse, nor could they change their mind; they could only say thank you.

Hua Mudan nodded, then turned to say, "Grandmother, you and Baoyu haven't seen each other for many days. Why don't you have a good chat and talk about your innermost thoughts?"

"Alright, alright, that's what I was just about to say. You can all leave if you have something to do, but my Baoyu will stay!"

The old man naturally had no choice but to agree.

She rarely sees people, and once her Baoyu is mentioned, she loses all patience to deal with anyone else.

Hua Mudan stood up, and the others followed suit.

Xie Lingxin knew that the other party was about to see her off.

He then said goodbye to the old man and left with Hua Baorui and the others.

Stepping out of the garden, Xie Lingxin looked at the scenery above the clouds, which indeed resembled the celestial palace he had seen.

This family's heritage... tsk!

"Brother Xie, Lord Zong wishes to see you."

Hua Baorui said.

"Ok?"

Xie Ling thought for a moment and nodded.

He also happened to have something he wanted to say to that Uncle Peony.

Upon arriving at a bright hall, Peony was already sitting there waiting.

"Coming? Sit down."

He casually pointed to the side.

There was nothing condescending about it.

Xie Lingxin's initial curiosity and nervousness upon meeting the important figure had subsided considerably, and she was no longer intimidated, so she plopped down in his seat.

Seeing this, Hua Mudan smiled but said nothing.

"I'll call you Xiao Xie, you don't mind, do you?"

Xie Lingxin thought, "You are an elder. Even if it were my father, he would be the one who gets the most benefit from being called a junior in front of you. It's only right."

This isn't flattery; it's the truth.

This peony-loving uncle must be at least several hundred years old.

Hua Mudan smiled and said, "Little Xie, don't you have anything to tell me?"

"Hmm? Wasn't it Master Zong who wanted to see the junior?"

Xie Lingxin was taken aback and opened her eyes wide.

The two stared at each other for a while.

Hua Mudan suddenly burst into laughter: "Little Xie, the old ancestor was absolutely right when he said you were cunning."

"Alright, stop beating around the bush. Just say what you want to say. Even if it's just for Bao Yu's sake, whatever you want to do, the Hua family will do its best to support you."

(End of this chapter)