Tian Bo, who was helping Yuan Zun organize official documents, was also furious. "The Leng and Chen families are truly going too far. Lord Yuan hasn't even departed yet, and they've treated you this way. Don't they know that Lord Yuan is being promoted, not reassigned?"
Although Yuan Zun was being transferred away from Tongcheng, he would become the head of the entire Guangling Prefecture.
Even if a new city lord was appointed to Tongcheng.
That person would be Yuan Zun's subordinate.
"They might not have known I would become the Prefect of Guangling Prefecture," Yuan Zun's eyes flashed with a cold glint. "Chen Nan, rest assured, this official will give them a good talking-to."
"Make them beg to reconcile with you."
Chen Nan waved his hand. "There's no need for that. I'll walk my own path from now on."
It was out of desperation that he had previously relied on Yuan Zun's influence to gain a foothold in the underworld.
And now.
He had become a cultivator.
Moreover, he had successfully cultivated penicillin.
Penicillin alone could allow him to rise rapidly.
Yuan Zun smiled and shook his head. "Indeed, with so many means at your disposal, how can a mere Leng family and Chen family be your match?"
He rarely admired others.
But from the bottom of his heart, he admired Chen Nan.
Not only because he could foresee the future, observe people's destinies and official careers.
What he admired most were his methods of tricking people.
Chen Nan stood up and bowed deeply to Yuan Zun. "After this farewell, I don't know when we will meet again. I wish Your Excellency a bright future and rapid advancement."
Yuan Zun patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "With your intelligence, this small Tongcheng will surely not be able to contain you."
"I'll be waiting for you in Guangling Prefecture. We'll have a good drink then."
Although Chen Nan had not yet become an Yin Cha (Underworld Official).
He knew.
What he lacked was merely a process.
When the selection for Yin Cha began.
He would definitely stand out.
"Then it's a deal. When that time comes, we'll get drunk till we drop." Chen Nan laughed heartily, then turned his back to Yuan Zun and waved goodbye with a flourish, resolutely leaving the county office.
Tian Bo cautiously asked, "My lord, should we inform the new Prefect to look after Young Master Chen?"
Yuan Zun shook his head. "Gold will always shine, there's no need for explicit instructions."
Although he was about to become the head of Guangling Prefecture.
He did not know which faction the newly appointed Prefect belonged to.
If it were his own faction, it would be fine.
But if it were from another faction, it was highly possible that person would target Chen Nan.
Although he also believed that Chen Nan was very good at tricking people.
It was better to be safe than sorry.
Moreover, he believed that even relying on his own abilities, Chen Nan would soar to prominence in no time.
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After leaving the county office.
Chen Nan arrived at No. 13, Dongyuan Street.
And met Xia Youwei's family.
Before he could speak.
Xia Hou's voice rang out. "I heard you were divorced by the Leng family, and then kicked out by the Chen family?"
Xia Youwei pouted and said unhappily to her father, "Father, why are you bringing up sore subjects? You're being a bit too much."
???
Chen Nan was stunned for a moment, then a wry smile spread across his face. "Indeed, good deeds are never known, but bad news spreads like wildfire."
He hadn't expected that in such a short time.
He had already become the biggest topic of conversation and a laughingstock in Tongcheng.
Xia Youwei hugged Chen Nan's arm, her face full of distress. "Nan Ge, no matter what others think of you, you are still the most outstanding man in my heart."
Xia Hou's mouth twitched wildly.
Other than being a bit handsome, what else did this Chen Nan have???
Was it necessary to be so infatuated with him?
Perhaps sensing her father's inner displeasure, Xia Youwei immediately added, "He's still a tiny bit short of being the most outstanding man in my heart."
Chen Nan cooperated and asked, "Who is the most outstanding man in your heart? Is there anyone more outstanding than me in this world?"
"Naturally, there is," Xia Youwei said proudly. "My father is more outstanding than you."
Xia Hou felt as if he had been struck by divine revelation.
Your flattering coordination is truly seamless, leaving no room for criticism!
Even so.
He remained poker-faced, showing no emotion. "Although my Xia family cannot compare to the Leng and Chen families, two great noble families, we still possess some assets."
"Since we have come to Tongcheng this time, we do not wish to return to Pingyang Town."
"We intend to move the Xia family's business to Tongcheng."
"From now on, we will live here."
Chen Nan said, "People naturally strive for the best. This choice is not bad."
Xia Hou continued, "Although I don't like you, since Youwei has chosen you, we as parents will certainly support you."
"You two should get married after some time."
"Our Xia family doesn't ask for any betrothal gifts from you."
"We will even provide a house."
"What we want is simple: we only hope that after marriage, you will not let Youwei suffer the slightest grievance."
"Otherwise, even if you are a constable, this old man will break your dog legs."
Hearing this.
Chen Nan's eyes widened in disbelief.
He had never seen a father who thought so wholeheartedly of his daughter.
Let alone in this feudal underworld.
Even in the human world, such instances were rare.
Not only because he was considered a good-for-nothing.
More importantly.
He had been divorced by a letter of repudiation.
And was driven out of the Chen family, becoming a laughingstock of Tongcheng.
While incredulous.
A sense of inexplicable emotion also welled up in his heart.
They say that peaks welcome hypocritical support,
But troughs reveal true affection.
The ancients truly did not deceive me!
Xia Hou continued, "As for the children you have..."
"The first son will naturally take the surname Chen, but the second son must take the surname Xia."
He only had this one daughter.
Although he had considered taking Chen Nan as a son-in-law.
He was strongly opposed by his daughter.
Because of this, he proposed that Chen Nan's second son take the surname Xia.
It was also a way to help the Xia family continue its lineage.
Chen Nan bowed to Xia Hou and said earnestly, "Thank you, Uncle Xia, for your trust in this junior. I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Please rest assured, I will definitely not let Youwei suffer any grievances."
"As for you providing a property..."
"I appreciate your kind intentions, Junior."
"The property will naturally be purchased with the groom's funds. I will buy the largest property in Tongcheng as our marital home for Youwei and me."
Hearing this.
A hint of disgust flickered across Xia Hou's usually impassive face. "With your monthly salary as a constable, let alone buying the largest property in Tongcheng, could you even afford an ordinary house?"
"Young people can be poor."
"But they absolutely cannot have ambitions beyond their means."
"If you continue to speak recklessly and have aspirations beyond your reach."
"I will have to seriously reconsider the matter of you and Youwei."
Chen Nan looked embarrassed.
Perhaps the largest house in Tongcheng was worth a thousand pieces of gold.
However.
Penicillin had already been successfully cultivated.
Making money from penicillin to buy a house in Tongcheng, was it difficult???