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Lu Yingxue asked softly: "Ayi, why don't you leave?"

Zhong Yi took a deep breath, suppressed the disgust in his heart and said, "It's nothing, let's go."

Lu Yingxue was not rejected and moved closer.

The quiet, cold and sweet fragrance of albizia flowers wafted over her body, making Zhong Yi purse her lips tighter.

The two of them followed the old housekeeper through the spacious living room and passed through a flower corridor before arriving at the dining room.

The old butler pushed open the door of the dining room. Flowers and decorations had been arranged on the long table, which was very tasteful.

Sitting at the head of the long table was an old man with frosty white hair. Although he was over ninety years old, he seemed to be in good spirits. His face was engraved with wrinkles left by the years, but his deep-set eyes looked particularly bright and agile.

This is the old man of the Zhong family, Zhong Hongfei's grandfather, and Zhong Yi's great-grandfather.

The entire imperial capital respectfully calls him the old man of the Zhong family, which is the pride of the times.

"sit."

Everything he said and did was filled with such momentum that no one could have any thoughts of rebellion in their hearts.

"Thank you, old man."

Lu Yingxue sat down carefully, with just the right amount of flattery on her face.

Zhong Yi seemed much more casual.

The old butler rang the bell in the restaurant: "Pass the dishes."

After a while, the fragrant dishes were brought to the table one by one by the servants. After the old man moved his chopsticks, Zhong Yi and Lu Yingxue moved their chopsticks one after another.

The restaurant was extremely quiet. The Zhong family was very particular about eating and sleeping without speaking. There was not even the sound of bowls and chopsticks hitting the wall.

Two quarters of an hour later.

This meal is considered finished.

The old man put down his chopsticks, and the old housekeeper handed him a square towel to wipe the corners of his lips. The servants made tea and put it in front of everyone to relieve their tiredness.

The old man of the Zhong family put the scarf aside and said: "Today is the first round of the needle test competition. I heard that Yingxue's performance has been unanimously praised by everyone. It's really good."

"Thank you for your compliment. I still have a lot of room for improvement." Lu Yingxue glanced at Zhong Yi and said hesitantly, "Old Master, I have a gracious favor."

The old man's voice was a bit muddy and deep: "You said, sooner or later we will be a family."

Lu Yingxue clenched her fists and spoke softly: "My father was appointed to be the judge of the needle test competition, and I am a contestant. Whether it is to avoid suspicion or to favor me, it is unfair to other contestants. I heard about the old man and the golden needle technique Mr. Huang, the successor, is an old friend, so I would like to ask you to come forward and invite Mr. Huang... I wonder if..."

Lu Yingxue couldn't figure out the old man's temperament, even though he had been in contact with him so many times.

"You want me to convince Huang Bingyi?"

"Yes. This is good for my father, so that he can avoid emotional dilemma. If Mr. Huang can be invited to the acupuncture test conference, many people will be happy."

Lu Yingxue feels more and more that this is a good idea!

Anyway, the Lu family's ultimate goal is to get the title of the leader of the needle test competition, and she will serve as the vice president, not a temporary judge.

Mr. Zhong cast a deep look at Zhong Yi and saw him drinking tea leisurely and saying, "You are a filial child. In order not to embarrass your father, you begged me and I will fulfill your filial piety."

Lu Yingxue asked tentatively: "Did you agree?"

"Yes. I will call Huang Bingyi. He probably won't refuse for my sake. Anyway, I am just serving as a judge, and I am not asking him to treat illnesses and save lives. It does not count as a violation of his oath."

"Thank you, old lady!"

Lu Yingxue's face was full of joy, and she felt more and more that Zhong Yi had a good idea.

Little did he know that he was trying to avoid future troubles and prevent Lu Bannong from doing anything at the critical moment.

"Let the housekeeper take you out for a walk first. Ayi and I still have something to talk about." Mr. Zhong spoke slowly, with an easy-going tone that could not be refused.

Lu Yingxue was very sensible and quickly stood up and said, "I have long heard that many new varieties of flowers have been cultivated in the Zhong family's greenhouse. I want to see them."

The old housekeeper smiled and said, "Miss Lu, please come this way."

"Thank you."

Lu Yingxue followed the old housekeeper and left, and the heavy door of the restaurant slowly closed.

Very quiet.

The old man sipped his tea and looked at Zhong Yi with a pair of bright eyes: "Is it her idea to change the judges, or is it yours?"

Zhong Yi smiled innocently: "It's not the first time that you know that the Lu family and daughter want to save face? Anyway, the leader of the acupuncture conference, the Lu family, can easily get it, so why not earn some fame? What's more, Lu Yingxue covets the golden needle technique, and Mr. Huang has never accepted any Disciple, if I can accept her as my disciple... Lu Yingxue will go sideways in the world of Chinese medicine."

Although Lu Yingxue is the successor of the Thirteen Acupuncture of Ghost Gate, the traditional Chinese medicine community does not pay attention to only recognizing one master in a lifetime.

If the talents of hundreds of schools can be combined, then Lu Yingxue's future will be bright.

The old man leaned on the chair and muttered: "It sounds like it was her idea, and it has many benefits for her. But others don't know your origins, but I know... Zhong Yi, are you helping the Lu family or that girl from Haicheng? "

His glance seemed to be able to probe people's hearts.

Zhong Yi did not avoid it, but looked at him openly: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that I am helping the Lu family."

Mr. Zhong laughed in a deep voice: "Really? I'll make this call for you. If you want to be safe, just agree to my request."

Zhong Yi's eyebrows turned cold: "What's the request?"

Mr. Zhong said calmly: "Whether Lu Yingxue can get the leader after the needle test meeting or not, you must get engaged and have a few children as soon as possible."

Zhong Yi looked at him and asked this question seriously for the first time: "Why is it Lu Yingxue? Did you choose this fiancée for me?"

"The Zhong family needs a matron. She always puts interests first when thinking about things. She has a good family background and a good reputation, and she is also scheming. As long as the interests are enough, she will be easy to control."

Zhong Yi lowered his eyes and murmured: "I agree to your engagement. Anyway, what you need is a tool to carry on the family line."

He hates people who are only interested in profit. Emotions are always more stable than interests.

"You brat, I didn't care about your nonsense before, but if you harm the interests of the Zhong family..." Mr. Zhong's eyes seemed to be filled with a chill, "I can find you back, and I can also train others."

Zhong Yi twitched the corner of his mouth: "Can you live that long?"

After he finished speaking, he left quickly. A porcelain plate was smashed behind him, and the fragments flew everywhere.

……

The golden crow falls in the west.

The night is shrouded, and the moonlight tonight is particularly clear and bright, and the ground seems to be sprinkled with a layer of silver frost.

The garden villa of the Huo family in the imperial capital.

Qiao Xi leaned lazily on the sofa in the bedroom, her face flushed. In the evening, Mr. Sun coaxed her into drinking a lot of medicinal wine. After washing, she put on a light nightgown and leaned here to diffuse the alcohol smell.

There was a faint sound of water in the bathroom.

It was Huo Xingzhou taking a bath.

After a while, the sound of water stopped and the bathroom door was opened. The man walked out casually wearing a bathrobe. Qiao Xi turned her head and stopped when she saw it.

Because of the alcohol, his reaction was a few beats later than usual, but he was much bolder.

She stretched out her fair and delicate fingers to touch.