Chapter 547 - 545: Chen Tianlong Visits as a Guest
The two of them arranged to meet up because the streets were bustling today. Many men and women were out shopping today, unlike New Year’s Day when customs keep people at home.
After having the New Year’s Eve dinner, Shen Yan returned to South Sea City for unspecified reasons. Chen Tianlong did not want to ask much. Since discovering that Shen Yan was a cultivator, he understood she was extraordinary. Still, he completely trusted Shen Yan and didn’t doubt her; perhaps she just had another job.
Chen Tianlong drove for two hours to South Sea City and then went straight to Wu Mengting’s home. Of course, he had already prepared some gifts, local specialties from his hometown, for his future father-in-law.
Qu Tian was neither warm nor cool towards Chen Tianlong and couldn’t say he liked him. Anyway, he always felt that Chen Tianlong had a nonchalant attitude. Precisely because of this, Chen Tianlong sensed Qu Tian’s mystery; his intuition told him Qu Tian was not ordinary.
Suddenly, Qu Tian looked up with a serious expression and said, "Chen Tianlong, Mengting, are you two really planning to get married? It’s not just dating, right?"
Wu Mengting was eating when her grandfather said this. She was taken aback, put down her chopsticks, and answered earnestly, "Grandpa, Chen Tianlong and I are serious. We’re getting married right after we graduate from university. It’s not just a casual relationship."
"Hiss..."
Qu Tian took a deep breath, seeming to have something on his mind. However, thinking about it, that matter had long past, and they only casually mentioned it back then. After all, he had vanished for over ten years and likely didn’t need to fulfill it.
"What’s wrong, Grandpa?" Wu Mengting saw her grandfather’s expression and felt something was off.
"Mengting... It’s nothing, just eat quickly, or the food will get cold," Qu Tian hesitated to speak and quietly resumed eating.
"Haha, yes, everyone eat up, it’s cold, the food will chill soon," Chen Tianlong quickly made a joke to ease the atmosphere.
Wu Mengting saw that her grandfather didn’t want to talk, so she didn’t press further. They soon finished eating and went to the city center with Chen Tianlong to have fun.
Soon after they left, Chen Tianlong’s phone rang. He was momentarily surprised, then took out his phone to see the call from Xiaoyu.
"Who is it?"
Wu Mengting was curious about who would call Chen Tianlong during the New Year celebration.
Chen Tianlong showed the phone to Wu Mengting with a smile and said, "It’s Xiaoyu."
"Oh, then pick it up quickly and invite her to join us,"
Wu Mengting was a kind-hearted girl. She once misunderstood the situation between Chen Tianlong and Liu Ting, causing a big misunderstanding. Later, after finding out Liu Ting was Chen Tianlong’s junior apprentice, she got a new perspective on her.
Now she couldn’t misunderstand Lu Xiaoyu anymore. After all, Xiaoyu seemed like a playful person, carefree, and shouldn’t steal away her Chen Tianlong.
Chen Tianlong nodded, unsure of why Lu Xiaoyu was contacting him.
Two minutes later, Chen Tianlong hung up and grinned at Wu Mengting, saying, "Xiaoyu said Wushuang and her dad went to her grandpa’s for New Year’s greetings. She didn’t want to go somewhere so cold, so she wanted to check if I’m in South Sea City."
"Haha, then let her come and play with us," Wu Mengting chuckled proudly.
"Okay, then let’s head to the Chen Family Mansion," Chen Tianlong smiled slightly and turned the car towards the Chen Family Mansion.
About fifteen minutes later, Lu Xiaoyu got into the car, and the three of them headed straight for the South Sea City center. Speaking of bustling places, Linda Plaza was undoubtedly the place to be.
"See that 20-story building? That’s our World Medicine’s new office building. When you graduate, you’ll all sign with me for a high-paying job," said Chen Tianlong proudly, pointing at the building.
"Hmph, do I need to apply? I’m the boss’s lady, remember?" Wu Mengting rolled her eyes at Chen Tianlong.
"Yes, I don’t need to either; I’m a relative of the boss, which means preferential treatment, easy backdoor, and a high salary," Lu Xiaoyu said smugly.
"...."
Chen Tianlong was speechless, bombarded by the two girls, and couldn’t keep up.
"Brother Chen Tianlong, Xiaoyu wants to go to the entertainment center. Does Sister Mengting agree?" Lu Xiaoyu asked suddenly.
"Huh? I don’t mind; I’ll go wherever you guys go!" Wu Mengting had no definition for fun; any place with Chen Tianlong always seemed like the best place to be.
Chen Tianlong nodded in agreement.
In their chatter, the three arrived at Linda Plaza.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, which entertainment center should we go to?" Chen Tianlong wasn’t too familiar with the amusement scene, and as a city girl, Lu Xiaoyu likely knew more than he did.
Lu Xiaoyu thought for a moment, recalling her online searches, and said, "Supersonic Amusement Center."
"Supersonic?"
Chen Tianlong was taken aback. The name was quite creative, but he wasn’t sure where it was, so he scratched his head and asked, "Is it near the plaza?"
"Yes, on the eighth floor of Linda Plaza; it’s quite large," said Lu Xiaoyu.
Speaking of Linda Plaza reminded Chen Tianlong of the Chen and Wu families’ investments, both holding stakes there. Who owned the arcade was unknown to him.
Ten years ago, the Wu Family was a powerhouse, the economic leader in South Sea City, but they gradually declined, while the Chen Family rose in recent years, quickly taking the middle ground. This created a stark contrast, leading to a small portion of Linda Plaza being owned by the Wu Family.
The Wu Family primarily focused on entertainment, like billiards, indoor golf, bars, and arcades.
Soon, their black Audi arrived at Linda Plaza’s parking entrance. Lu Xiaoyu pulled out a gold card, and the security promptly acknowledged and respectfully let them through.