Free Web NovelChapter 2342: Chapter 661: Guh Siqi Invites (2)
Mr. Wu’s heart jolted; the gaze of this girl before him was truly cold-hearted. He had a feeling that when she spoke, there was a killing intent in her words. Should he disagree, his head might immediately roll.
Taking a deep breath, the middle-aged man felt that today’s news was somewhat overloaded. He looked deeply at An Yiqing with a solemn expression, "Rest assured about this matter. The two elders and General Gu will not waver in their devotion to Xuanjin for any powerful forces. As long as their hearts remain with Xuanjin, all comrades will stand by them. Xiao Qing, regardless of the struggles within the ancient martial arts world, as the Xuanjin Sovereign, I can assure you: as long as the Gu and An Families remain loyal to Xuanjin, Xuanjin will always be your backing."
Looking at the solemn face of Mr. Wu, An Yiqing smiled with satisfaction. She hadn’t chosen wrong with this person, and perhaps in the future, when the ancient martial arts world rises against Ah Lin and the Gu Family, this uncle could truly stand by their side.
An Yiqing and Mr. Wu were locked in the office talking all day long. When they emerged from the room at around five in the evening, as soon as the door opened, a smoke-filled scent caused the guards outside to cough incessantly. They were secretly alarmed as Mr. Wu wasn’t known to smoke much — just what troublesome matters had he faced today to nearly become a chain smoker.
"Haha, Xiao Qing, come taste our dinner here. I’ve always heard Elder An say you have a fondness for food, so today’s a good chance to offer advice to my chef." Mr. Wu’s face, though somewhat somber, was overall cheerful. He adjusted his glasses and warmly invited An Yiqing to the dining room.
"No need for advice; I usually enjoy trifles that can’t compare with Uncle Wu’s chef," An Yiqing jested with a smile, "Today I’m in luck. The meals here are not something just anyone can have."
The girl’s playful words made Mr. Wu laugh heartily, stunning those around him. Mr. Wu, typically elegant and composed, rarely laughed this freely. Who was this girl to dare be so casual in his presence?
Unconsciously, everyone looked at An Yiqing with a bit more respect.
Mr. Wu’s dinner was simple, just four dishes and a soup. Yet both the nutrition and taste were top-notch, leading An Yiqing to praise, saying she must learn a few tricks from the chef when possible.
After the meal, An Yiqing didn’t linger much longer, taking her leave by car. Watching her departing figure, Mr. Wu’s smile gradually faded. He turned back into his office, his gaze resting on a small black box in his drawer, unable to calm his mind for a long time.
The disaster recovery in Wind City continued, with Gu Yelin, having returned to Xuandu City, delegating tasks to his people there. The epidemic has been well controlled, with those infected gradually improving thanks to pharmacological aid. Online discourse around the double disasters of Wind City was constant, comparing the response of various agencies and major companies in Xuanjin. The result — Xuanjin Yulong quietly did so much during this time! The total donations over time reached as much as five hundred million! Not to mention their donated relief supplies.
If not for the web sleuthing citizens, who possessed various news channels, Xuanjin Yulong seemed very low-key about these donations and even engaged in no publicity efforts, contrasting greatly with some celebrities or companies that overly broadcast their contributions.
This enhanced the public’s impression of Xuanjin Yulong, praising it as the conscientious enterprise of Xuanjin that genuinely engaged in real work.
As for Medicine Sect, An Yiqing led the disciples in Wind City’s rescue efforts, which were not publicized broadly, yet Xuanjin Hall continuously provided free medicine, earning unanimous praise among the disaster victims. Following such commotion, everyone finally recognized Medicine Sect and An Yiqing’s standing in the nation. Medicine Sect, henceforth, is heartily favored, with no one able to shake its reputation!
As the central figure of these events, An Yiqing was enjoying rare intimate moments with Gu Yelin in a small villa. The two sat on the sofa, with a mundane soap opera playing on the TV. An Yiqing lay on Gu Yelin’s lap, his long fingers gently stroking her hair, as if he were handling the world’s most precious treasure.
