Luo Jiaying's arrival interrupted the brothers' idle chat, and they both asked with concern in unison.
"What's wrong? Xiao Ying."
Seeing their serious expressions, Luo Jiaying felt a little embarrassed and asked.
"That... did I interrupt your important business?"
Han Kang quickly denied, "No, no! We were just chatting!"
Han Lang chimed in, "Yes, Xiao Ying. Is there something you need?"
Luo Jiaying seemed a bit hesitant, glancing at Han Lang and then at Han Kang, before cautiously asking.
"Um, Brother Han Lang. Le City is almost stable now, can you spare some time?"
Hearing this, Han Lang and Han Kang mistakenly thought that Luo Jiaying was upset because Han Lang had been too busy dealing with enemy cultivators and rushing around with metahumans, neglecting her.
"No, Xiao Ying! My brother was indeed very busy during that time, but there's nothing major happening in the next couple of days, so he should be able to spend time with you!"
Han Kang tried to smooth things over while signaling Han Lang.
Caught off guard, Han Lang reacted, "Ah, ah. Yes, there's nothing much going on these two days. Xiao Ying, wherever you want to go, I'm available anytime. Heh heh..."
Luo Jiaying was utterly confused by their words, her clear eyes filled with bewilderment.
"Go out? Go out for what? Brother Han Lang, Brother Han Kang, what are you talking about?"
Han Lang and Han Kang exchanged confused glances.
Han Kang directly asked, "Xiao Ying! Aren't you going to blame my brother for not spending enough time with you recently?"
Seeing Han Lang's nod of agreement, Luo Jiaying suddenly understood and explained helplessly.
"Of course not! Brother Han Lang worked so hard to avenge my parents, how could I be so unreasonable as to blame him! I came here because there's something I need to tell Brother Han Lang. I don't have any other intentions!"
Hearing Luo Jiaying's explanation, Han Lang and Han Kang were finally relieved.
"Oh! So that's how it is. Alright, you two discuss your matters. I was just going to talk to Xue Rong about something. I won't disturb you!"
Han Lang nodded with satisfaction at Han Kang's tactful departure.
After Han Kang had completely left, Han Lang looked at Luo Jiaying with doting eyes and opened his arms.
Luo Jiaying smiled shyly and happily threw herself into Han Lang's embrace.
With the beauty in his arms, Han Lang's eyes softened with affection. "Go ahead, Xiao Ying. What do you need me to do?"
Luo Jiaying looked adorable. "It's not a big deal, but it might take up a few days of your time. I'm about to graduate, and to further my professional achievements, I've entered the China preliminary selection for the Chopin International Piano Competition. It's being held in Xingcheng in a few days, so I wanted you to accompany me."
"Xingcheng?" Han Lang blurted out in surprise.
Luo Jiaying, not understanding, asked, "Yes! Is there a problem?"
Han Lang quickly replied, "No, no problem! Is there a specific time?"
Luo Jiaying replied without hesitation, "Of course! The competition is in five days. What's wrong? Brother Han Lang doesn't have time?"
Han Lang thought for a moment.
Tang Geng had requested Han Lang to testify at the trial of the Zhao family at the High Special Investigation Bureau, which should be within these two days. If nothing unexpected happened, it wouldn't conflict with Luo Jiaying's piano competition.
As for the national special forces recruitment!
The time was not yet determined, but it should be at least after the piano competition.
In that case, since he had to go to Xingcheng anyway, accompanying Luo Jiaying to chase her dream and also having some fun to compensate for his lack of attention recently seemed like a good option.
With that thought, Han Lang quickly agreed, "I have time! Of course, I have time! Besides going to the competition, we can also take this opportunity to relax properly. It wouldn't be a bad thing!"
Hearing Han Lang say this, Luo Jiaying's heart was filled with emotion.
She happily threw herself into Han Lang's embrace again, her voice filled with endless joy. "Thank you, Brother Han Lang! Hee hee..."
Just as they were both enjoying this moment of tenderness, Han Lang's phone rang at an inopportune moment.
Han Lang frowned, picked it up, and looked at Luo Jiaying questioningly. "It's Sister Wang Fang calling!"
Luo Jiaying didn't hesitate. "Then answer it quickly! Sister Wang Fang wouldn't call you for no reason!"
Hearing this, Han Lang quickly pressed the answer button.
"Hello, Sister Wang Fang!"
"Hey, little doctor. Old Sun has something to discuss with you, please wait a moment!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Sun Liansheng's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Hello, young sir, I am Sun Liansheng."
"Yes, Old Sun! Please tell me what it is!"
"It's like this. In a week, the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Conference will be held in Le City. At that time, TCM practitioners and enthusiasts from China and even from all over the world will gather. On one hand, it's to exchange medical skills and learn from each other; on the other hand, it's to promote the development of TCM and its culture. I think our Tianyi Sect has been established for some time now, so should we take some promising young disciples to learn during this opportunity?"
"Learn?" Han Lang asked in surprise.
Sun Liansheng quickly explained, "Young sir, please don't misunderstand! When I say learn, I'm just being humble. For such an exchange conference, let alone you who have received the true teachings of Shennong Tianyi, even ordinary disciples who have only learned the Pulse Classic would be more than enough to dominate! My main goal is to take this opportunity to build the reputation of our Tianyi Sect and further promote TCM culture!"
Hearing Sun Liansheng's detailed explanation, Han Lang immediately realized that he had misunderstood his intention.
The reason he had so readily asked in surprise was simply due to the unexpected convergence of events: the trial of the Zhao family, the special forces recruitment, Luo Jiaying's piano competition, and the TCM exchange conference mentioned by Sun Liansheng!
It was not what Sun Liansheng implied.
So, he quickly explained.
"No, no, Old Sun! I just thought of a few things and was a bit surprised, I didn't mean to be arrogant. I agree to participate in this exchange conference! Please select a few good seedlings with Sister Wang Fang and take them to Xingcheng together. Also, it would be best for Tongtong to go along and experience it!"
Sun Liansheng agreed, "That's what I was thinking too! Since you agree, then it's settled. I'll start counting the numbers and have Wang Fang prepare hotel bookings for these disciples."
"Yes! No problem! Coincidentally, Brother Ma and I will be going to Xingcheng in the next day or two for other matters! So, why don't we take this opportunity for you, Sister Wang Fang, and those outstanding disciples to come to Xingcheng for a few days of fun? Think of it as a team-building event, what do you think?"
Sun Liansheng was delighted upon hearing this. "You said it yourself! You can't go back on your word!"
Han Lang laughed heartily, "Of course! You and Sister Wang Fang have worked hard for so long. Let's relax during this opportunity!"
"Alright! Then I'll inform Wang Fang right away and start arranging it! Haha..."
"No problem! Haha..."