"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Zhang Xinyan asked, stunned.
"Two years ago, Grandpa fell ill and has been bedridden ever since. In just one month, he lost consciousness and has been lying in bed, needing constant care!"
Zhang Cheng took a deep breath and said, "I've consulted countless renowned physicians for Grandpa's illness, but none of them have had any effect."
Zhang Xinyan blurted out, "But what does this have to do with me marrying Liu Feilong?"
"Because my brother can save your grandfather!"
Just then, Liu Mei entered with Liu Feilong.
Liu Mei said indifferently, "The old man is not ill at all; he's possessed! Today, my brother has invited a renowned master from the provincial capital to exorcise him!"
"If you want your grandfather to live, you'd best become my brother's wife! Otherwise, not even an immortal can save him!"
"No!"
Zhang Xinyan couldn't believe it. "Him? What kind of master could he possibly know? Brother, with your capabilities, what kind of master can't you find? Why do we have to rely on the master they found to treat Grandpa?"
Zhang Cheng smiled bitterly. "Xinyan, do you think I haven't considered that? I've invited all sorts of masters over the years, but none could do anything for Grandpa's health!"
"Then what about him? How do you know the master he found can save Grandpa?" Zhang Xinyan pointed at Liu Feilong.
"Naturally, it's because the master my brother invited is a capable person! A month ago, the master Hai that my brother invited personally saved the old man! If Master Hai hadn't intervened, the old man might have died during that episode," Liu Mei sneered.
Zhang Cheng's face was etched with a bitter smile. "Xinyan, do you still think I'm making things difficult for you now? Whether Grandpa can be saved is entirely up to you!"
He then looked at Chen Jie. "It's not that I look down on you or am forcing Xinyan to break off her engagement, but I am truly desperate. Therefore, I hope you can understand."
Chen Jie was taken aback and looked thoughtfully at the old man on the sickbed.
Zhang Xinyan, however, was completely stunned.
She had never expected things to develop to this point.
To save Grandpa, she would have to marry someone she didn't like.
If she didn't, Grandpa would die because of her.
She would be a sinner in the Yang family.
Moreover, Grandpa had always been the kindest to her. Not being able to see him one last time was her lifelong regret.
Now that she saw him again, she truly didn't want to see him die like this.
Suddenly, as if an idea struck her, she pointed at Liu Mei and said, "What exactly is your intention? You are my sister-in-law, and my grandfather is also your grandfather. If you can save Grandpa, why don't you help, and why are you setting conditions? Are you saying that if I don't agree, you'll just watch Grandpa die?"
"Oh dear! My dear sister-in-law, if I were truly a wicked person, do you think your brother would still accept me!"
Liu Mei clapped her hands, appearing helpless. "My brother will officially become Master Hai's disciple in a few days! Right now, Master Hai is only willing to help the old man out of consideration for him!"
"Originally, my brother didn't ask for any conditions! Otherwise, he wouldn't have pleaded with Master Hai to save the old man two months ago!"
Zhang Xinyan questioned, "Two months ago, that's a long time. Why has it taken so long and not been cured yet?"
"That's because Master Hai said that saving the old man requires a material called the Bian Hua (Shore Flower)! During this time, Master Hai has been searching all over the country for it. Just yesterday, Master Hai spent over a billion yuan at an auction in Pingcheng to acquire the Bian Hua! He only arrived in the provincial capital recently!" Liu Mei explained.
"This is also my fault. A few days ago, I showed your picture to my brother, and he became infatuated with you. He said he would only allow Master Hai to save the old man if you married him."
"What could I do? To save the old man, I had no choice but to agree to him!"
Bian Hua, Chen Jie had heard of it, but he knew that Bian Hua was not a material for saving people, but rather an item that could attract evil spirits.
Thinking of this, Chen Jie couldn't help but reveal a cold smile.
But he didn't say anything.
Liu Feilong said triumphantly, "Master Hai values my potential, believing I will become a powerful master of mystic arts in the future, which is why he's taking me as a disciple! Master Hai's first wish for me is to fulfill one of my desires!"
"My desire is you! If you don't agree to be my woman, I won't let Master Hai make a move!"
"You..." Zhang Xinyan was furious.
"She can agree to you!" Chen Jie suddenly said.
What?
Zhang Cheng looked at Chen Jie in surprise.
Zhang Xinyan was also stunned and said urgently, "Chen Jie..."
Chen Jie smiled. "It's fine. Trust me, I won't harm you."
"Kid, you said it! Hahaha..."
Liu Feilong immediately burst into triumphant laughter.
"Don't celebrate too soon. If you want Xinyan to agree to marry you, the condition is that the Master Hai you speak of must cure the old man." Chen Jie said calmly.
"Isn't that the same thing!" Liu Feilong said dismissively.
Liu Mei and Zhang Cheng were not so foolish.
Given Chen Jie's strong demeanor earlier, him now asking Zhang Xinyan to agree could only mean he had a certain confidence.
Liu Mei hesitated. "What do you mean? Do you think Master Hai can't save the old man?"
"Sister, he hasn't even met Master Hai. How does he know Master Hai can't save the old man?" Liu Feilong said disdainfully.
"He's not stupid, is he..." Liu Mei glared at him.
However, before she could finish speaking, Liu Feilong said, "Of course I know he's not stupid! He's precisely too clever! He knows I'm about to become Master Hai's disciple, so he's afraid I'll retaliate and is thus showing a form of concession to save face for himself!"
Liu Feilong walked up to Chen Jie and patted his shoulder. "Since you're being so sensible, I won't make things difficult for you! And, stay away from my wife in the future! If you dare to provoke me again, I won't be so easygoing!"
Chen Jie smiled, put his arm around Zhang Xinyan's slender waist, and touched her, making Zhang Xinyan blush. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Kid, what are you doing!" Liu Feilong said angrily.
Chen Jie said calmly, "Hasn't your master cured the old man yet? Until then, Xinyan is still my woman. I'll do as I please."
"You, my master will be here to treat him shortly. You let her go first!" Liu Feilong said angrily.
"Oh really? Then hurry and call him over. If he doesn't arrive today, I'll be taking Xinyan to a hotel. We might need to use umbrellas and charge our batteries or something," Chen Jie said deliberately.
"Stop talking! I'll call my master right now. You're not allowed to charge your batteries! She can only charge with me! Argh, damn it..."
Liu Feilong immediately took out his phone and was about to make a call.
At that moment, someone outside called out, "Mr. Zhang, Master Hai has arrived!"