The next day, around noon...
A distinguished guest awakened at the Yuan family residence.
It was one of the spokespersons for the Chen clan.
The visitor was a middle-aged man, dressed in a white Tang suit, exuding an air of immortal grace.
His aura was incredibly powerful; a single glance from him could instill pressure as immense as Mount Tai.
Yuan Baoshan was utterly insignificant before him, reduced to nothing.
He was exceedingly deferential.
If outsiders witnessed this scene, they would undoubtedly be astonished, questioning reality.
The esteemed Yuan family head, a patriarch of a top-tier family in the capital, acting so subservient before a middle-aged man?
Not just him; the entire Yuan family seemed diminished in his presence.
The man's name was Chen Hong, an outer member of the Chen clan...
For a great clan with over eight hundred years of history, even an outer member was an entity many could only aspire to.
Yuan Baoshan was practically kneeling before Chen Hong, exclaiming, "I... I truly didn't expect you to come, and so quickly. Forgive my lack of proper welcome!"
"My apologies!"
"I..."
Chen Hong raised his hand to interrupt, his expression impassive. "I am not here to listen to your useless drivel!"
"Tell me about the specific situation of that person named Chen Fan!"
Yuan Baoshan dared not show any slack, and then began to speak.
Blah blah blah...
Chen Hong soon understood. He raised his hand again, his face devoid of emotion. "Good... I understand!"
Yuan Baoshan quickly fell silent, not daring to utter another word.
He stood frozen in place.
He became like a statue.
At this moment, Chen Hong stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and said coldly, "Your Yuan family, we elevated you. In the thirty years since, you have shown no progress. You are truly disappointing!"
He shook his head.
Disapproving of the Yuan family.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Baoshan immediately knelt on the ground, "Mr. Chen, please grant the Yuan family a few more years. By then, the Yuan family will surely have grown!"
"I promise I will not disappoint you!"
Chen Hong sneered, "With you lot? Ridiculous!"
"Another twenty years, and you'll probably be in the same state!"
"A great capital family has devolved into this sorry state. Don't you feel ashamed?"
The Yuan family members, being reprimanded, all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe loudly.
Their faces were extremely unsightly.
Ashamed.
Yuan Baoshan forced a difficult smile, his voice trembling, "Mr. Chen, we... we..."
Chen Hong interrupted, "Hmph, stop talking. Further discussion is a waste of time!"
"Considering your efforts in finding that person this time, we will continue to give you the opportunity to be our dogs!"
After saying this, he left directly, dropping these words.
As for the entire Yuan family, most held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
Yuan Baoshan, at this moment, showed a relieved smile, nodding. The fact that they could still be dogs meant they were not abandoned, and not being abandoned was good...
He took a deep breath.
In his eyes, being a dog for the Chen clan was their honor.
"Mr. Chen, I'll see you out!"
As he chased after him, Chen Hong had vanished, as if evaporated into thin air.
Although Yuan Baoshan could not see him, he maintained his reverence, a look of respect gracing his aged face.
"Please go slowly!"
"The Yuan family will surely persevere and will absolutely not disappoint you!"
Of course, this was all in hindsight.
After leaving the Yuan family, Chen Hong headed straight for Lin City, in search of Chen Fan...
He traveled without rest, his attitude towards this matter was more than just serious!