One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

Shen Wanning straightened her skirt, her eyes showing no sign of backing down:

"Now that they've come knocking on our door, constantly hiding from them will only make them think we're guilty."

"Why not take the initiative? I want to meet this legendary, eccentric Master Tian Shu in person."

"Bring the canopy ruler that was sent back from home."

Shen Wanning's tone was calm, yet it revealed the charisma of a business queen:

Whether it's an apology or a test, there's no bargaining chip in this world that can't be given away.

Chapter 466 Miss Shen Takes the Initiative to Visit Xishan Manor

Outside Xishan Manor, a smooth and wide asphalt road winds its way uphill.

The ginkgo leaves on both sides have already turned golden.

A stretched Rolls-Royce slowly drove up the ramp and finally stopped in front of the manor's ornate gate.

The car door opened.

Shen Ze got out of the car first and nimbly went around to the back seat.

Shen Wanning came downstairs wearing a beige trench coat and flat shoes.

Her attire today lacked the domineering air she exuded at the banquet.

She appears more gentle and reserved.

This is a quality she cultivated from childhood; in front of an unknown powerful figure, adopting a humble attitude is always the best opening line.

"Young Miss, this is the place."

Shen Ze, carrying an exquisite long box, lowered his voice to remind him.

Shen Wanning raised her head and glanced at the manor's towering walls and the tightly closed gate.

She took a deep breath to calm her slightly rapid heartbeat.

I walked up to the door and pressed the doorbell.

"Ding-dong-"

About half a minute later.

The gate was open.

Behind the door stood a young man wearing loose sportswear and holding half an ice pop.

It was Zhang Chulan.

Zhang Chulan was taken aback when he saw Shen Wanning and Shen Ze standing outside the door.

His eyes darted around.

My heart immediately filled with joy.

Oh my, this is like a pillow delivered just when you're sleepy.

The advisor had just said he was going to cause trouble at Changqing Group, and the person in question actually delivered himself to their doorstep!

It really proves the old saying true; it saved me the taxi fare!

Although he had already made his plans in his mind, Zhang Chulan outwardly displayed a surprised yet appropriately polite demeanor.

"Oh! Isn't this Chairman Shen?"

Zhang Chulan took a bite of the popsicle and greeted them indistinctly:

"What a rare guest! What fragrant breeze blew you to our desolate wilderness so early in the morning?"

Shen Wanning looked at the unserious young man in front of her.

There was no way to connect him with the expert who had infiltrated the secret office two days ago.

But the smile on her face was flawless, gentle and sincere:

"Mr. Zhang, I hope my visit has been uninvited and has not disturbed your rest."

"I apologize for the poor hospitality at the previous banquet, which prevented us from having a proper conversation. Today, I have prepared a small gift to visit Master Tian Shu."

As she spoke, she turned slightly to the side, gesturing to the exquisite wooden box in Shen Ze's hand.

Zhang Chulan glanced at the box out of the corner of his eye, and a sly smile crept onto his lips.

Good heavens, this is a case of paying money to avoid disaster, testing the waters!

"Chairman Shen, you're too kind. Since you're already here, why bring anything?"

Although Zhang Chulan declined verbally, his body language betrayed him, and he stepped aside to make way for her.

"Please come in, please come in. My advisor is sunbathing in the backyard. Please follow me."

Shen Wanning nodded slightly in thanks.

With Shen Ze by his side, they walked calmly into the manor, a place steeped in legend in the world of supernatural beings.

Pass through the front hall and around the corridor.

The scene in the backyard made Shen Wanning, a well-traveled young lady, pause in her tracks.

There was no scene as mysterious and profound as I had imagined.

What you see is a scene that can be described as a "neighborhood courtyard".

Beside the stone table in the center of the courtyard, Zhuge Qing was fanning himself as he watched Wang Ye sweep fallen leaves under a large tree.

Wang Ye muttered as he swept:

"Why should I have to sweep the floor while Old Zhang goes to open the door? This chore is clearly a punishment for losing the lottery..."

And under the most comfortable sunlight.

On that large, cushioned recliner.

Zhang Tianyi was leaning there like a boneless person, with an entertainment magazine covering her face, seemingly catching up on a nap.

Beside her, Chen Duo sat quietly, holding a small pair of scissors, trimming the loose threads on her doll.

Feng Baobao was squatting on an open space not far away, carefully digging a small hole with her gleaming shovel, next to several packets of watermelon seeds she had just bought.

The scene was harmonious, eerie, and completely unexpected.

Shen Wanning watched this scene.

The tense sense of vigilance in my heart inexplicably relaxed a little.

Are these people really the legendary experts who won world championships?

"Master! Wake up!"

Zhang Chulan's loud voice shattered the tranquility.

"We have a guest! Chairman Shen from Changqing Group has come to see you!"

Zhang Tianyi, who was on the recliner, heard the sound.

It didn't move at all.

He simply stretched out one hand and pushed the magazine covering his face aside.

He half-opened his eyes, squinting at the sunlight, and glanced at Shen Wanning, who was standing a few meters away.

His gaze lingered on that exquisite and aloof face for a second before settling on the wooden box Shen Ze was holding.

"Oh, it's from Changqing Group."

Zhang Tianyi yawned, without even sitting up.

He casually picked up a peeled lychee from the small table next to him and popped it into his mouth.

He mumbled out a sentence indistinctly:

"What's this? You just treated Chu Lan and the others to a buffet a couple of days ago, and now you're showing up with bags and packages again."

"Mr. Shen, your service is really excellent. Is this box filled with leftover oysters?"

This sarcastic remark, brimming with the flavor of everyday life, made Shen Ze frown deeply.

He was about to speak up to defend his young mistress's reputation.

Shen Wanning, however, calmly raised her hand to stop him.

Instead of getting angry, she took two steps forward and stood in front of the stone table.

"You're joking, sir."

Shen Wanning bowed slightly, her attitude extremely respectful, yet not subservient:

"The previous banquet was too vulgar and naturally did not meet the standards of your distinguished guests."

"Wan Ning has come today specifically to deliver something to the Master."

She turned her head to the side, gesturing for Shen Ze to place the box on the stone table.

pat.

The rosewood box was gently placed on the table.

Shen Wanning personally unfastened the clasp and opened the box.

Inside, lying quietly was the Song Dynasty Tianpeng Ruler, its entire body dark purple and covered with scorch marks from lightning strikes.

A pure and peaceful woody scent, mixed with a faint hint of thunder, instantly filled the air.

"I have heard that the True Man is proficient in thunder magic and his Taoist magic is divine."

Shen Wanning looked at Zhang Tianyi, her tone sincere:

"This lightning-struck wooden ruler is just an ordinary object, and in the hands of us ordinary people, it is merely a decoration. Only in the hands of a great master like you can it be put to its full use."

"This is just a small token of my appreciation; I hope you won't find it offensive."

This item was produced.

Wang Ye, who was sweeping the floor, stopped what he was doing, and Zhuge Qing also put away his folding fan.