"Zhou Jian?"
Shen Lang turned his head and was startled when he saw who was standing behind him. "Zhou Jian?"
Who was Zhou Jian? He was Shen Lang's disciple.
Back then, Shen Lang and Shi Wu Xie went to the Tang Clan in Shu to rescue someone and met Zhou Jian on the plane.
Zhou Jian had issues, suffering from kleptomania. He was caught stealing Shi Wu Xie's bamboo flute. Shen Lang not only let it slide but also cured Zhou Jian's kleptomania and gifted him a copy of the Huang Di Nei Jing.
Zhou Jian was immensely grateful to Shen Lang. He not only took Shen Lang as his master but also gifted Shen Lang a black bank card. Although Shen Lang hadn't used it yet, he knew it contained a substantial amount of money.
Shen Lang never expected to see Zhou Jian here today. He was shocked but also a little delighted. After all, it was nice to see a familiar face, especially in another city.
However, seeing Zhou Jian also reminded Shen Lang of Shi Wu Xie. That cold woman who loved to wear white, a green bamboo flute at her waist, and controlled birds with her flute music. What was she doing now? Did she ever think of Shen Lang in her free time?
"Master, are you thinking of that girl with the white clothes and bamboo flute?"
Seeing Shen Lang's reaction, Zhou Jian smiled and said.
"Haha, nothing of the sort. Don't talk nonsense. What about you? Weren't you in the south? Why are you suddenly in Nanling?"
Shen Lang deflected, asking Zhou Jian.
"Ah, it's nothing special. My parents said my cousin was getting married, so they asked me to come to Nanling to give my congratulations. On the way, I encountered a newly popular pure celebrity filming a movie, so I spent a hundred million to buy her month and spent it with her. Only now have I arrived in Nanling."
Zhou Jian was still as obese as ever, but even his fatness couldn't hide his noble demeanor. He spoke carelessly, as if indifferent to everything in the world.
Hearing Zhou Jian's words, Shen Lang smiled and said, "Your parents asked you to attend your cousin's wedding, and you arrived a month late? You must have missed the wedding."
"Yes, I missed it. What a shame."
Zhou Jian said with regret, "Master, I heard your cousin's wedding was quite eventful. First, the Heavenly Realm expert Master Shan Yuan, who hadn't made a move in decades, and the boxing king Kyle caused a huge disturbance at the wedding. In the end, both were easily killed by my cousin. Just when everyone thought everything was settled, the bride eloped."
"Haha, you probably never would have imagined that the bride would elope, and my cousin would find a new bride and continue the wedding in just over ten minutes, without any delay. He's truly a remarkable man."
"Before I came, I was a bit reluctant. After all, I hadn't seen my cousin in more than ten or twenty years. Let alone cousins, even siblings wouldn't have that much affection. Now, I can't wait to see my cousin and find out just how remarkable he is."
Seeing Zhou Jian's excited and rambling discourse, Shen Lang's expression flickered. He asked Zhou Jian, "Do you know your cousin's name?"
"His name is Shen Qiye."
Zhou Jian smiled and said, "Master, let me tell you, my cheap cousin is no ordinary person. His biological father is the renowned Shen Tian Jun, and his mother is the former number one beauty of Long Guo, Song Qing Yi. His uncle is the mad king, Song Sha Dao."
"All roads lead to Rome. That saying is true, but it's interesting that some people are already in Rome from birth. That's the case with my cheap cousin. Even I am a little jealous."
Shen Lang was shocked. He then asked again, "Have you ever met this cousin of yours?"
"I saw him when I was very young, but I've almost forgotten. Because at the age of six, he fell into the Ming River due to a plane crash. For decades, my aunt couldn't find him. Who knew she'd find him inexplicably recently."
Zhou Jian sighed, "My aunt was truly sincere and persistent. It seems good deeds are rewarded."
"Zhou Jian, do you know my name?"
Shen Lang looked at Zhou Jian for a long time before speaking.
"I do, Master. Aren't you Shen Lang?"
Zhou Jian looked confused, not understanding what Shen Lang was trying to say, and asked tentatively.
"Yes, my name is Shen Lang. But I don't think I ever told you that I actually have another name, which is Shen Qiye."
Shen Lang said calmly to Zhou Jian.
"What?"
Shen Lang's expression was as calm as if he were talking about something completely unrelated to him, but upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Zhou Jian's eyes widened in disbelief. "Master, are you joking?"
"Do you think I need to joke with you?"
Shen Lang replied, "I'm not a person who likes to joke, especially not this kind of joke. My name is indeed Shen Qiye."
"So, doesn't that make you my elder cousin?"
Hearing this, Zhou Jian's eyes widened, still in disbelief. "Impossible, this is impossible. How can there be such a coincidence in this world? It's utterly bizarre, almost unbelievable."
"But this is how coincidences happen in the world, and this is the truth. I am Shen Qiye, my father is Shen Tian Jun, my mother is Song Qing Yi, and my uncle is Song Sha Dao."
Shen Lang looked at Zhou Jian and sighed. "I don't understand. It seems my mother never mentioned having a cousin. How can you be my cousin?"
"Cousin, the story is too long. If we were to explain it thoroughly, it would take days. Simply put, my mother is the daughter of your mother's maternal uncle, meaning she is your mother's cousin. However, due to some events in her youth, they stopped speaking. For the past decade or so, my mother has realized she made a big mistake, but she's too old to apologize, so she sent me to mend the relationship."
"I see..."
Hearing Zhou Jian's explanation, Shen Lang said, "In that case, I will take you to see my mother later. She is a very kind and reasonable person. I believe that even if she doesn't forgive your mother, she will definitely not hold it against you."
"Thank you, cousin."
Upon learning that Shen Lang's name was Shen Qiye, Zhou Jian's address immediately changed. "After visiting my elder aunt, you must guide my medical skills properly. I have already mastered the Huang Di Nei Jing and am eager to break through. I want to become a renowned physician and bring honor to my ancestors."