These antiques, in a collector’s hands, would be treasured, perhaps even revered, but here, they are merely "ordinary" tables and chairs in use. A group of elderly men and women surrounded various tables, some playing cards, others playing mahjong, their laughter genuine and unaffected. Among these elders, one dressed in a red Tang suit, spirited and arranging things, was none other than Luo Family’s patriarch, Luo Yuefeng. Chapters first released on NoveI★Fire.net The group moved to the center of the courtyard, and Nanny Zhang had Qin Xiaoyao take Bai Xiaosheng to a side hall while she went to make a report. Qin Xiaoyao, here, also showed his obedient side, leading Bai Xiaosheng to the side hall with familiarity. After Bai Xiaosheng and his companion entered, they found a seat and sat down to wait. Luo Danlun took the opportunity to approach and jovially conversed with Bai Xiaosheng, "Brother Bai, that scene earlier was really just some harmless teasing from my group of friends, please don’t take it to heart." "Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart," Bai Xiaosheng replied with a smile. Luo Danlun couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, intending to praise Bai Xiaosheng’s magnanimity, but Qin Xiaoyao sneered from the side, "Why should we care, we’re not at a loss, the one embarrassed is you... and those friends of yours! What, Luo Danlun, are you feeling guilty, trying to cover it up, hmm?" Qin Xiaoyao really showed no mercy. Luo Danlun laughed awkwardly, trying to cover his embarrassment. He then said to Bai Xiaosheng, "I asked my father about it; the person Mr. Soruns brought for negotiations is the Executive President for the Greater China Region of Zhenbei Group. I didn’t expect Brother Bai to hold such a high position, impressive!" While praising Bai Xiaosheng, Luo Danlun felt quite vexed. Indeed, the Luo Family was large and prosperous, but his father was the one at the helm. Though Luo Danlun’s position within the family wasn’t low, compared to Bai Xiaosheng, he fell short by quite a margin. Being overshadowed made him feel indignant. However, Luo Danlun believed he was good at concealing his emotions. Bai Xiaosheng pretended not to notice, smiling as he said, "I’m here this time to discuss cooperation with the Luo Family. I heard that Brother Luo is in charge of this, so you’re truly remarkable!" "The feeling is mutual!" Luo Danlun chuckled, "Zhenbei Group collaborating with our Luo Family is a good thing for both parties. We’ll take our time to negotiate and come up with a cooperation arrangement and terms that satisfy both sides." Luo Danlun’s words indicated that the forthcoming negotiations would be protracted and tedious. This was the last thing Bai Xiaosheng wanted to see. However, who would have expected that the family he was to negotiate cooperation with was the Luo Family, and Luo Danlun also had irreconcilable "conflicts" with him, making future negotiations seem unpromising. Bai Xiaosheng felt rather calm about it. Even if no cooperation could be reached, he would just consider it a birthday celebration visit. While the two were talking, a sound of footsteps came from the door. Then a cheerful voice of an elderly lady was heard, "Where’s the handsome young man who saved my darling granddaughter, let me have a look, our Qin Family must thank you properly!" As she spoke, she arrived. A tall, stout elderly lady appeared in everyone’s sight, followed by Nanny Zhang. Seeing her, Bai Xiaosheng was momentarily stunned. When the elderly lady saw her granddaughter leaning against a young man, she naturally smiled and looked over. When she realized it was Bai Xiaosheng, she was also momentarily stunned. "Oh, it’s you, young man!" Bai Xiaosheng immediately stood up, greeting her with a full smile, "Your health is robust!" "You rascal, it was you who saved my granddaughter, wasn’t it?!" The stout elderly lady exclaimed with mixed surprise and joy. This elderly lady was indeed no outsider. When Bai Xiaosheng went to the Wei Family to celebrate Wei Xuelian’s grandfather, Wei Tianhe’s birthday, this lady was present. She was an old friend of Sir Wei and even helped Bai Xiaosheng fend off Luo Yuefeng. Broad-minded, straightforward, and not one to fuss over small details. Bai Xiaosheng had an extremely favorable impression of her and even later had Li Ni Workshop send her two of the finest purple clay teapots. Who would have thought Qin Xiaoyao’s grandmother was her! Beside them, Luo Danlun was secretly frustrated; he knew this elderly lady would surely support Bai Xiaosheng upon meeting, not to mention that Bai Xiaosheng had saved her granddaughter! Qin Xiaoyao looked at his grandmother and then at Bai Xiaosheng in surprise, "So you know each other, Grandma?" Nanny Zhang was equally astonished. "That purple clay teapot you little girl liked so much, the one you took from me, was a gift from him. Ah, young man, who would’ve thought we’d meet again!" The elderly lady beamed with joy, going over straight and patting Bai Xiaosheng on the arm, her eyes filled with affection. Outside the door, a robust voice suddenly chimed in, "Beautiful lady, what’s making you so happy, who is this person who saved Xiaoyao?" With the voice came an elder dressed in a red Tang suit. Luo Yuefeng’s gaze swept over, landing on Bai Xiaosheng’s face. He first looked stunned, then incredulous, "Ah? No way... is it you, young fellow!" Bai Xiaosheng laughed, "Old Mr. Luo, happy birthday, I wish you longevity as eternal as the mountains, and fortune as vast as the seas!" Luo Yuefeng snapped out of it, laughed heartily, and nodded in appreciation. "However, I’ve heard some say the person who saved our Xiaoyao was someone here to negotiate cooperation with our Luo Family..." Luo Yuefeng couldn’t help but say, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with a peculiar expression. "It’s indeed me," Bai Xiaosheng beamed, "Old Mr. Luo, how do you feel about me negotiating with the Luo Family for cooperation?"