parentshiftbook Chapter 228 A Marriage
Chapter 228 A Marriage
Chapter 228 A Marriage
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye quickly asked, "Grandpa, who is she? Is she pretty?"
"Her looks are beyond question. My old friend's granddaughter is a member of the Jiangsu Province Youth Genius Group. In terms of martial arts talent alone, she is a leader among the younger generation in Jiangsu Province and has appeared on Jiangsu Province TV more than once."
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"Members of the Sunan Province Genius Group? Sunan Province is one of the top twenty provinces on Blue Star. The members of the Sunan Province Genius Group are probably not much weaker than the top martial arts champion of our Dongchuan Province, right?"
Such a privileged young woman must be proud and arrogant; would she even consider Ono?
Chen Guangqun couldn't help but say.
Upon hearing this, Chang Guirong immediately said, "Chen Guangqun, what are you saying, you're a father?"
In what way is my little Ye inferior to others?
Chen Ye's grandfather said, "Guangqun is right. A girl of heaven is bound to be proud and arrogant. Members of the Jiangsu Province's Youth Genius Group usually have thousands of calories of Qi and blood. Xiao Ye's two hundred calories of Qi and blood are probably not even a fraction of what they have."
Let's not hold out any hope for this relationship; I think it's unlikely.
Chen Ye said, "Grandpa, can you let me see what she looks like? Do you have a picture of her?"
"How could Grandpa possibly have any photos? However, my old friend's granddaughter is a member of the Jiangsu Province Youth Genius Group. You should be able to find her information online, and maybe even her photos."
Her name seems to be—Ruan Liusu?
"Ruan Liusu?"
Chen Ye quickly took out his communicator, entered the keyword "Ruan Liusu, Genius Group of Southern Jiangsu Province", and instantly found a related news article.
A province-wide announcement from Southern Jiangsu Province: Student Ruan Liusu has been promoted to the Southern Jiangsu Province Genius Team, reaching the pinnacle of Qi and Blood at the age of 17!
Chen Ye immediately clicked on the news article and found that it was published three months ago. In the article, a very beautiful girl with a high ponytail and fish whiskers smiled and waved to the camera.
She was wearing the standard martial arts uniform of southern Jiangsu Province, which accentuated her graceful figure.
Chen Ye was instantly stunned, and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful—"
"Grandpa, is this girl named Ruan Liusu really the wife you found for me?" Chen Ye looked at his grandfather expectantly.
"This grandpa can't guarantee you anything. Whether it will work out or not depends on what other people think," the old man said.
Chen Ye's mother, Chang Guirong, smiled and said, "Of course there's no problem. Our Xiao Ye is a handsome and talented man. How could the woman have any objections?"
The members of the Jiangsu Province's "Genius Team" are undoubtedly outstanding young talents, a perfect match for our Xiao Ye.
Chen Ye nodded in agreement from the side.
Chen Guangqun couldn't help but say, "You two shouldn't get too cocky. She's a top martial arts genius from one of the top twenty provinces on Blue Star. Compared to her, Xiao Ye's martial arts are worlds apart."
Whether he'd even be interested in Ono remains to be seen.
Grandpa Chen nodded and said, "Guangqun is right. My old friend meant that the two younger generation should get to know each other first. It's too early to talk about these things."
Furthermore, my old friend's son, who is also the girl's father, made further progress in martial arts a few years ago and has become a grandmaster martial artist.
Their family background is quite different from ours.
"Grandmaster?"
Upon hearing this, Chang Guirong and Chen Ye also gasped in shock.
"Xiao Ye, what are your thoughts?" Chang Guirong couldn't help but ask.
"Mom, this girl named Ruan Liusu is not only talented in martial arts, but also so beautiful. I really like her," Chen Ye said quickly.
Upon receiving her son's answer, Chang Guirong immediately said to Chen Ye's grandfather, "Dad, Xiao Ye said he really likes this girl. Could you please help him?"
"I'll try my best, but you shouldn't have too high hopes. I'll contact my old friend and arrange a meeting with him."
As he spoke, Chen Ye's grandfather immediately made a call.
After speaking into the communicator, he hung up.
"I've already spoken to my old friend, and he happens to be free right now. He'll be over in a bit."
"By the way, you two suddenly came to see me today, is there really nothing wrong?"
Chang Guirong immediately replied, "Yes, of course something's wrong!"
Chen Ye's grandfather asked, "I knew it. Go ahead, what is it?"
Chang Guirong immediately recounted the whole story, embellishing it with extra details.
After hearing Chang Guirong's account, Chen Ye's grandfather asked in shock, "You mean, Chen Lie from the Ge family, in less than half a year, went from having a Qi and Blood value below 1 to exceeding 2,000 calories, becoming the top martial arts champion in the province?"
"Yes, Dad! The third brother's family all admit that Chen Lie's rapid progress in martial arts is due to the guidance of a master!" Chang Guirong said.
"What you're saying is unlikely. Even a Grandmaster-level martial artist couldn't possibly make an ordinary person become the top martial artist in the province in just six months," Chen Ye's grandfather said, shaking his head.
"Dad, you must know what Chen Lie was like before. Our Xiao Ye's Qi and Blood value has already broken into double digits, while Chen Lie has not been able to break into 1. If there was no extraordinary encounter in the process, how could it be possible?"
Besides, when Chen Lie visited our family during the Spring Festival, he clearly stated that his rapid progress in martial arts was entirely due to the guidance of a master.
"If this is true, there is definitely no one on Earth who can make someone with poor martial arts skills become the martial arts champion in just six months. The only expert who can do this is a martial arts master from outer space."
"Then that expert must be a martial arts master from outer space!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye's grandfather exclaimed, "If that's really the case, it's Chen Lie's good fortune. Our Chen family is truly blessed to have produced a martial arts champion in the entire province. Our ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke."
Becoming the top martial arts champion in the province is no less difficult than achieving the highest honors in the imperial examinations hundreds of years ago, ultimately becoming the top scholar.
Chang Guirong said, "Dad, I'm happy for Chen Lie because he's successful."
Coincidentally, both Chen Lie and Xiao Ye encountered mishaps while practicing their skills, resulting in hidden injuries.
With the help of a master, Chen Lie not only recovered from his internal injuries in martial arts, but also made great strides in martial arts.
However, Ono's martial arts progress was significantly hampered by the same hidden injury as Chen Lie's.
We've come here to ask you, Dad, to discuss with Gequn's family whether we can introduce Xiaoye to the expert who guided Chen Lie. Dad, what do you think?
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye's grandfather hesitated and said, "This—after all, it was a miraculous encounter that Chen Lie had, and if I were to speak rashly—"
"Dad, Ono has suffered hidden injuries in his martial arts. If no expert comes to heal him, his martial arts will be ruined."
Moreover, wouldn't it be even more prosperous and powerful if our Chen family could produce two martial arts champions in a row? Who knows, maybe in ten years, we could become a rising star in Dongchuan. You'd have a lot of face working in southern Jiangsu Province then," Chang Guirong continued.
At this moment, Chen Ye also said, "Grandpa, I also want to be guided by that martial arts master from outer space, and like my cousin, win the provincial martial arts championship."
If my martial arts skills improve, this marriage you've proposed will definitely work out, won't it?"
When Chen Ye's grandfather saw his grandson pleading, he could only sigh and say, "Alright then, I'll try to talk to Ge Qun."
However, since you have this idea, why don't you personally visit Chen Lie and the others to discuss it?
Chang Guirong said with a bitter expression, "Dad, I've been to Ge Qun's house no less than twenty times during this period. I'm practically kneeling at their door."
But they always just brushed it off, as if they couldn't stand seeing Xiao Ye doing well now that Chen Lie has become successful.
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"Yes, Grandpa, my third uncle and the others went too far. They could have helped me, but they refused to help me when I was in trouble!"
Chen Ye's grandfather said, "Alright, stop complaining. I promise you, I'll talk to your third uncle and the others. I'll go get a communicator."
"Dad, wait a minute!" Chang Guirong quickly stopped Chen Ye's grandfather and said, "This is a big deal after all. Why don't you take a leave of absence and come back to Dongchuan Province with us to talk to the third son in person? If we contact him by communicator, they will definitely feel that you don't take it seriously enough, and they might just do a perfunctory job."
"Alright then, I'll take a leave of absence. It's been many years since I've been back to Dongchuan, so I might as well go back and visit."
Chang Guirong then smiled with satisfaction.
With Grandpa Chen Ye out there, she didn't believe the third son's family would still dare to hide anything!
The thought that her son could become the top martial arts champion in the province, just like Chen Lie, or even be more powerful than Chen Lie, filled her with excitement.
When her sons are successful, the parents are proud. When they are compared with the children of their neighbors and colleagues, Chang Guirong becomes even more proud.
"You've come all this way, taking an airship from Dongchuan Province to Southern Jiangsu Province, which takes at least four or five hours. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and have a meal with me!"
As Chen Ye's grandfather spoke, he led Chen Ye and his family of three to a restaurant next to the reception hall for a meal.
At the dinner table, Chen Ye's grandfather specially ordered a special dish for Chen Ye.
"Ono, Jiangsu Province is a major province for martial arts, with far more abundant martial arts resources than Dongchuan. This is a specially made medicinal meal that will greatly benefit your martial arts. You must finish it."
"Thank you, Grandpa!"
Chen Ye's grandfather nodded.
While they were eating, Grandpa Chen Ye's communicator suddenly rang.
Grandpa Chen Ye picked it up and said, "My old friend has arrived. I'll go out and see him."
With that, Chen Ye's grandfather walked out of the restaurant.
A short while later, Chen Ye's grandfather returned with an elderly man who was also in his sixties.
Chen Guangqun and his family all looked out of the restaurant.
Outside the restaurant, the old man said to Chen Ye's grandfather, "Chen Shijian, my precious granddaughter is a martial arts prodigy who is highly sought after in Jiangsu Province. Don't underestimate me. If your grandson isn't as outstanding as you say, there's no need to introduce him, so as not to waste time."
Chen Shijian is the name of Chen Ye's grandfather.
Chen Shijian waved his hand at his old friend and said, "We've known each other for decades, how could I lie to you? My grandson is definitely even more outstanding in character and academics than I described."
The old man nodded and followed Chen Shijian into the restaurant.
Upon seeing his grandfather leading an elderly man in, Chen Ye immediately stood up shakily.
He knew that the old man must be Ruan Liusu's grandfather, and would be his grandfather in the future, so he naturally had to make a good impression on his elder.
"Guangqun, Guirong, this is my old friend Ruan Zhengzhi. Like me, he is a senior designer of Starship in a state-owned enterprise. You can just call him Uncle Ruan."
"Uncle Ruan".
Mr. and Mrs. Chen Guangqun greeted each other in unison.
Ruan Zhengzhi nodded slightly, then looked at Chen Ye, who was standing ramrod straight, and asked, "Old Chen, is this your most outstanding grandson, the one who excels in both character and academics?"
"Yes, yes, yes." Chen Shijian immediately said to Chen Ye, "Little Ye, why don't you quickly introduce yourself to your Grandpa Ruan?"
Chen Ye quickly said, "Hello, Grandpa Ruan, my name is Chen Ye."
Ruan Zhengzhi looked Chen Ye up and down for a full minute, his scrutinizing gaze making Chen Ye tremble.
"Chen Ye? How's your martial arts performance? What's your Qi and Blood value?"
"Hey Lao Chen, you know perfectly well that Dongchuan is no match for Jiangsu Province in martial arts competitions, so why are you asking this?" Chen Shijian couldn't help but say.
"I definitely need to find out the details. My granddaughter is a member of the genius team in Southern Jiangsu Province. She has high aspirations. If your blood and qi levels are too low, then there's no point in even mentioning marriage. It's simply not going to happen."
When Ruan Zhengzhi said this, Chen Ye felt a chill run down his spine. Although his blood energy was not bad among ordinary people, it was nothing compared to the members of the provincial youth genius group.
Chang Guirong noticed the panic on her son's face and immediately stepped forward, saying, "Uncle Ruan, our Xiao Ye is the top martial arts champion in Dongchuan Province. His martial arts achievements are beyond question."
"Huh? The champion of martial arts in the whole province? Doesn't that mean he's number one in Dongchuan Province? That's amazing?"
Ruan Zhengzhi took a closer look at Chen Ye.
The top martial arts champion in a province should have an extraordinary demeanor and be full of vigor. How come this kid looks so shaky and doesn't have the aura of a top martial arts champion in a province?
However, in this kind of situation, there is certainly no room for falsehoods or lies.
After looking Chen Ye over again, Ruan Zhengzhi couldn't help but say to his old friend, "Old Chen, you've really kept this a secret. Your grandson has become the martial arts champion, but I've never seen you show off your treasures to me or flaunt them."
Compared to you, my mindset is really lacking. My granddaughter just joined the Jiangsu Province's genius team, and she couldn't help but throw a big banquet. She wants to learn from you!
Chen Shijian chuckled awkwardly, but his gaze turned sharply to his daughter-in-law, Chang Guirong.
Telling such a blatant lie in this situation will make him lose face when facing his old friends in the future.
"Alright, the champion of Dongchuan Province must be the strongest martial arts genius who has stood out among tens of millions of teenagers in Dongchuan. Although Dongchuan Province is far inferior to Jiangsu Province, the value of your grandson's title as the champion of Dongchuan Province is much higher than that of my granddaughter."
This marriage has a chance!
Ruan Zhengzhi nodded heavily and said to Chen Ye, "Young man, my granddaughter is busy with martial arts training, so I won't let her come over to talk to you."
You can add her as a friend on WeChat (Green Bubble) first, get to know each other a bit, and then I'll arrange for you to meet up on a suitable day. What do you think?
Chen Ye immediately replied, "Okay, Grandpa Ruan, I have no objection."
"Okay, I'll give you a number. Just add Liusu's green bubble number. I'll have someone notify her to accept your friend request later so we can have a good chat," Ruan Zhengzhi said.
Chen Ye picked up the communicator and, beaming, added the Green Bubble friend number that Ruan Zhengzhi had given him.