“Please, come right in!” Shen Yuelan said as she hurried out. Luo’s father also stood up and followed her out.
They quickly welcomed Lu Heshan, along with Xiao Jiu and Xiao Ba who followed closely behind, into the house.
“Ha ha, Young Friend Luo is indeed exceptionally talented and handsome!” Lu Heshan greeted with a smile right from the start.
Seeing how polite Lu Heshan was, Luo Chen nodded slightly and replied, “You flatter me.”
“It is absolutely not an exaggeration. I hope you do not mind my uninvited visit,” Lu Heshan said again.
“Enough with the pleasantries, please come inside,” Shen Yuelan said enthusiastically.
Luo Chen, however, was suddenly somewhat puzzled. The old man was a cultivator, but the spiritual energy within his body was somewhat chaotic, indicating he must have suffered severe injuries and likely did not have much time left. As for Xiao Ba and Xiao Jiu by his side, Luo Chen did not pay them much attention, since they had only awakened to the second level. When had his parents gotten involved with cultivators, and why had they kept it a secret from him?
“Xiao Chen, this is Mr Lu from the Celestial Masters Mansion of Mount Longhu. How should we address…” Shen Yuelan was momentarily stumped, as it seemed inappropriate no matter how she phrased it.
“Ah, there is no need to care too much about worldly titles. Just call me Old Lu,” Lu Heshan said with a smile.
“Is that alright?” “It is fine. Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, Young Friend Luo and I should address each other as equals,” Lu Heshan continued.
“What matter succeeding or not?” Luo Chen looked at Shen Yuelan in confusion.
“It seems Mrs Shen has not discussed this matter with Young Friend Luo yet,” Lu Heshan said with an embarrassed look. “Mrs Shen, how about we step aside for a moment so you can discuss it first?” Lu Heshan certainly knew how to navigate social situations.
“What is there to discuss? Since ancient times, important matters like marriage have always been decided by the parents’ orders and the matchmaker’s words!” Shen Yuelan declared directly and domineeringly.
Hearing this, Luo Chen’s expression instantly changed as he looked at his father and Shen Yuelan. Luo’s father awkwardly averted his gaze.
“Mum, are you trying to set me up on a blind date again?” “What blind date?” “That sounds so unpleasant. Mum is preparing to arrange your engagement today!” Shen Yuelan said earnestly.
“Xiao Chen, Mum only has one thing to say!” Shen Yuelan was serious this time, her expression extremely grave. “Mum and Dad do not care what you do outside, but with so many things happening, we are neither deaf nor blind. We have naturally heard and seen things.” “You have offended quite a few people now, and those people all want you dead!”
“A few days ago, Mr Lu took the initiative to contact me, saying he hoped to form a marriage alliance with our family!” “Mum was actually hesitating and considering it at first, but to speak frankly, the fact that he still wants to form a marriage alliance with us even after your cultivation was completely scattered shows everything about his sincerity.”
When the news first broke that Luo Chen was surrounded by international giants, Lu Heshan had contacted Shen Yuelan. He had even visited her privately once already. And after Luo Chen’s cultivation was scattered, Lu Heshan still insisted on the marriage alliance. One must know, this was not a fraud like Divine Doctor Yuan, but a sincere desire to ally with the Luo family through marriage. Lu Heshan did not hide his motives either; what he valued was Luo Chen’s potential. Moreover, at this time, Luo Chen had offended more than half of the cultivation world, as well as the major sacred mountains. If nothing unexpected happened, Luo Chen might truly be finished this time. But once he formed a marriage alliance with the Lu family, things would be different. After all, Luo Chen would then be the son in law of the Lu family. If people from the cultivation world wanted to touch Luo Chen, they would have to think twice. After all, the Lu family could be considered top tier in the cultivation world in terms of status, identity, and power, with the backing of the Celestial Masters Mansion! In other words, once Luo Chen agreed to this marriage, this current crisis would likely be overcome.
Although Shen Yuelan was not part of the cultivation world, Luo Chen was her son after all. Although she had never spoken about many things concerning Luo Chen, she had always been paying close attention. Secondly, Shen Yuelan was once the queen of the business world, and neither her vision nor her intellect could be compared to ordinary people. Therefore, after careful consideration, Shen Yuelan felt this was the most suitable solution! She only had this one son, and coupled with her past guilt towards Luo Chen, Shen Yuelan had always wanted to help him. So, Shen Yuelan agreed to this marriage. Whether in terms of sentiment or reason, in the hearts of Shen Yuelan and Luo’s father, this was a good thing. Not only would it find a backer for Luo Chen, but it would also put their minds at ease. Therefore, Lu Heshan’s visit this time was actually to finalise this marriage.
“Mum, about this matter…” “Xiao Chen, Mum really just wants to help you, even if just this once.” Shen Yuelan was exceptionally serious this time.
This left Luo Chen not knowing whether to laugh or cry. After all, he could not explain this matter clearly to Shen Yuelan. And it seemed that Shen Yuelan had already agreed, and even Luo’s father had agreed.
“Xiao Chen, just indulge your mother’s wish this once, alright?” Luo’s father also spoke seriously. These words made Luo Chen pause. Because Luo Chen had always felt guilty towards his father. Since his father had spoken up, Luo Chen really could not say much.
“Alright, go play wherever you want while we discuss this further.” Shen Yuelan waved her hand and shooed Luo Chen away. Luo Chen did not say much more. He definitely would not agree to the matter, but he would still put up a superficial front so as not to worry his parents.
“Wait.” Shen Yuelan suddenly called Luo Chen back. Then she took out a photograph from Lu Heshan and handed it to Luo Chen. “Your future wife. Take a good look at her yourself.” As she spoke, Shen Yuelan stuffed the photograph into Luo Chen’s hand.
Luo Chen picked up the photograph and looked at it. In the picture was a girl over one metre and seventy centimetres tall. The woman was tall and slender, wearing a short skirt that revealed her fair and long legs. However, her face was stunningly beautiful, especially those eyes. Even in just a photograph, one could feel that charm. Moreover, the woman looked glamorous but not seductive. Instead, she had a refreshing and transcending aura, like an otherworldly fairy.
Shen Yuelan gave Luo Chen a look asking if he was satisfied. Luo Chen pretended not to see it and quietly walked out of the living room to take a stroll in Panlong Bay. However, after walking out the front gate, Luo Chen casually threw the photograph into the rubbish bin. Although this woman would definitely be considered a peerless beauty capable of toppling cities and ruining nations in the mortal world, she was still not worth mentioning in Luo Chen’s eyes. After all, Luo Chen had seen countless true fairies, so how could he care about someone from the secular world?
Meanwhile, in France, a woman wore a cold sneer. “I really want to see who has the audacity to dare marry me, Lu Shuixian!”