"Mr. Ye, please take a moment to rest. The banquet will commence in an hour."
"The elders will keep you company here. I shall go and greet some guests at the entrance."
As the two elders had already arrived at the entrance, Mr. Guan stood up to welcome them.
No sooner had he stood up than the two elders, surrounded by bodyguards, walked directly into the reception hall.
"My dear brother, pardon the intrusion!"
Both elders were wearing Zhongshan suits today, appearing spirited.
"It is my honor, my honor!"
Mr. Guan, with a smile, stepped forward and led the two elders to sit beside Ye Fei.
"Brother Guan, thank you for having me."
Elder Hu, clearly acquainted with Elder Guan, greeted him immediately.
"I am overjoyed that you could come. I am truly delighted!"
"We must have a good chat tonight."
Elder Guan was also in high spirits and exchanged pleasantries with the two elders.
"Mr. Ye, I have two questions I wish to ask your advice on today. I wonder if you would be willing to answer them?"
Elder Hu asked with great respect.
Elder Wen also looked on with anticipation.
"Of course."
"You are both my seniors, and as a junior, I must agree to your requests."
"Moreover, as the saying goes, in a group of three, there is always a teacher for me."
"I also wish to learn from both of you."
Ye Fei took a sip of tea, placed the cup down, and said.
"Excellent, excellent. 'In a group of three, there is always a teacher for me.' We shall also not hesitate to ask for guidance."
Elder Wen stroked his beard and nodded.
Since there was still some time before the banquet, Elder Hu eagerly took out a piece of paper, densely filled with writing, from his pocket and handed it to Ye Fei, saying.
"Young friend Ye, this contains the questions I have accumulated over the years."
"If you can answer all of them, then I shall have no regrets even if I were to die."
Elder Hu looked at Ye Fei with eager eyes.
Ye Fei raised an eyebrow and took the paper.
Then, he quickly scanned it.
The questions on the paper were all related to acupuncture.
For these questions, Ye Fei naturally had them at his fingertips.
"Bring me paper and a pen!"
Ye Fei said as he pondered.
The quick-witted Elder Wen immediately presented Ye Fei with fresh paper and a pen.
Ye Fei then began to write with great speed.
At the same time, he explained as he wrote.
The two elders listened and nodded repeatedly, appearing enlightened.
Even the layman Mr. Guan and his son, in their hearts, elevated Ye Fei's status once more.
"I see, I see!"
"Thank you, young master Ye, for resolving our doubts!"
After Ye Fei had only answered the first question, the two elders were already incredibly excited.
"Please, please, don't be like this. I don't deserve it!"
"Let's continue!"
Ye Fei waved his hands repeatedly, redirecting the conversation.
He then continued to write and draw on the paper.
Ye Fei spoke eloquently, answering the second question for the two elders without pause.
The concise yet vivid language Ye Fei used captivated everyone, leaving them entranced.
Everyone was silent, and even Yu Xiao's face showed a hint of admiration.
It was the first time she had seen this side of Ye Fei.
Her heart suddenly began to race, pounding as if it would leap out.
Meanwhile, Ye Fei remained immersed in the ocean of knowledge.
"Alright, the second question is finished."
"Did you all understand?"
"If not, you can ask me again."
"Let me have a drink of water before continuing."
Having answered two questions consecutively, Ye Fei's throat felt parched. He quickly took a sip of tea, which slightly eased his discomfort.
"I see, I see!"
Elder Hu muttered to himself, his face clearing up with understanding.
Finally having his perplexing questions resolved, Elder Hu was immensely moved.
Now, only the last question remained.
This was also the most difficult of the three questions.
"Young Mr. Ye, this is a problem that a few of us old fellows haven't been able to solve for over ten years. It is also a current challenge for our entire traditional Chinese medicine community."
"I wonder if you have any good solutions, Young Mr. Ye?"
Elder Wen was filled with trepidation.
Although Ye Fei had quickly answered their doubts for the first two questions, this last question was already in a different domain from acupuncture.
Therefore, he did not hold much hope in his heart.
He simply did not wish to miss any possible opportunity.
"A joke, how could I, this young master, be stumped by such a problem?"
"This is mere child's play!"
Ye Fei scoffed, picked up another piece of paper, and said.
"Just watch!"
"This young master will now provide you with the answer!"
Ye Fei waved his hand and began to write.
Swish, swish, swish.
Ye Fei's handwriting was incredibly fast. In less than ten minutes, the paper was filled with black characters.
Elder Hu and Elder Wen stood on either side of Ye Fei, their eyes fixed on the paper in his hands.
"It's actually like this!"
"Magnificent!"
"So that's how it can be solved!"
"Truly innovative!"
Elder Wen looked on in disbelief, while also nodding to himself.
As for Elder Hu, he remained silent throughout, only occasionally letting out a sigh of amazement.
"Alright, I'm done. Take a look!"
"This is my answer, young master. Take a look and see if it's suitable!"
"Once you've seen it, let's eat soon. I'm starving!"
Ye Fei patted his stomach, which was about to sing the empty fort strategy, and mumbled.
"Yes, yes, we will verify it immediately!"
Elder Wen's spirits lifted, and he beckoned Elder Hu to his side. The two of them huddled together, whispering.
Time flew by, and half an hour passed.
"Perfect, simply perfect!"
"This is the most perfect solution!"
Elder Wen used several "perfects" to express his astonishment.
As for Elder Hu, he was still immersed in the material, occasionally letting out a sigh of admiration.
Ye Fei's problem-solving approach had also brought them some new insights.
Everyone had gained a great deal.
Finally, amidst the continuous expressions of gratitude from the two elders, the question-and-answer session concluded.
Afterward, everyone gathered around the table and engaged in new conversations.
Exquisite dishes were served.
Everyone silently began to savor the delicious food.
After several rounds of wine, the atmosphere became lively again.
Even Ye Fei had drunk several glasses of red wine and was slightly tipsy.
Yu Xiao, sitting beside him, was clearly beaming with joy as she had reached a cooperation agreement with Mrs. Guan on jewelry raw materials that evening.
She couldn't help but share a few drinks with Mrs. Guan.
This family banquet could be described as a delightful gathering where all guests and hosts were pleased and harmonious.
However, just as they were about to clink their glasses again, footsteps and a drawling voice echoed from the restaurant entrance.
With a bang.
The closed restaurant door was kicked open.
"Second Young Master, we have important guests here. Please do not act this way!"
The Guan family's bodyguard tried to persuade him kindly.
"The people inside are my parents and my elder brother. Why can't I enter?"
"Don't you see I've brought two friends to visit?"
"Hurry up, don't block my way, Second Young Master!"
The conversation between the Guan family's second young master and the bodyguard reached everyone's ears.