Chapter 198 Asking for Help
Song Ziming smiled and said, "Master Moyang, you are too kind. Didn't we agree to visit you tomorrow? Why did you come personally?"
Earlier, the Song family had sought Master Moyang to examine their feng shui, but due to the large crowd, they were only able to schedule an appointment for the next day after much effort. They had never expected Master Moyang to seek them out. Could it be that Master Moyang had seen their family's visiting card?
Upon hearing this, Moyang turned his head and his expression changed drastically upon seeing the faces of the Song family members. He pointed at them and yelled, "Good! You group of oblivious fools, you actually chased me all the way here. It's fine if you bother me, but if you dare to disturb Mr. Chen, I'll make sure you don't leave Jiangzhou!"
Seeing this, Chen Xuan finally understood what was happening. The Song family's late arrival was because they had gone to ask Moyang for feng shui consultation. The Song family members were stunned. Master Moyang's feng shui and mystical arts were renowned. A single spell from him could spell their doom. But when had they offended Moyang?
Song Ziming couldn't help but whisper, "Master Moyang, we have something to ask of you, how could we dare to offend you? Besides, who is this Mr. Chen you're talking about?"
Song Gang was also bewildered, "Yes, who is this Mr. Chen? We don't seem to know him!"
"You blind fools, you don't even recognize Mr. Chen." Moyang snorted and cupped his fist in a bow towards Chen Xuan, "Mr. Chen! This is a gift my master asked me to deliver!"
His attendants presented a jade box to Chen Xuan. This scene completely stunned the Song family members! Chen Xuan was Mr. Chen? Master Moyang wasn't looking for them, but was here to deliver a gift to Chen Xuan! Why was Master Moyang so respectful to Chen Xuan? Everything overturned their understanding. It was no wonder they thought Chen Xuan was beneath them.
"Could it be medicinal ingredients?" Chen Xuan ignored the Song family's gaping astonishment and looked at the jade box brought by Moyang, frowning and asking.
"Mr. Chen has discerning eyes, it is indeed a spiritual herb!" Chen Xuan's eyes lit up. "Please thank your master for me." A spiritual herb was worth a fortune!
"I will surely convey your thanks to my master," Moyang immediately nodded.
Fang Manjing glanced at Chen Xuan and couldn't help but ask, "Master Moyang, he is our Song family's nephew. How can he be Mr. Chen?"
Nephew? Moyang was stunned by this and showed a hint of panic. He stammered, "Mr. Chen, I didn't know they were your relatives... I was too rude to them today and even had them thrown out."
Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, "They are just some distant relatives."
"Mr. Chen, don't worry, I'll be the first to provide feng shui services for them," Moyang said, not quite understanding Chen Xuan's meaning. In his heart, even relatives who were connected to Mr. Chen were not to be offended.
Chen Xuan glanced at the Song family members with a half-smile, "I'm just afraid they won't want this favor."
Moyang then understood the implication in Chen Xuan's words. His brow furrowed. Could it be that these people had offended Chen Xuan? He put on a stern face and said to the Song family, "Then, as Mr. Chen says, your prior appointment for feng shui consultation is canceled."
Upon hearing this, the Song family members looked at Chen Xuan with some anger. Although they didn't know how Moyang had been tricked, in their hearts, Chen Xuan was still a useless member of the Song family, a man who lived off his wife.
Song Gang said coldly, "Chen Xuan, shut up now. What are you meddling for? When did your uncle say he didn't want Master Moyang to consult feng shui for our Song family?"
Chen Xuan secretly shook his head. Even now, the Song family was still so arrogant and ignorant of the world's ways. It was no wonder his father, Chen Jianhua, had broken ties with the Song family back then. He said indifferently, "Uncle, when you ask for a favor, you should have the attitude of someone asking for a favor."
The Song family members gritted their teeth in anger. Chen Xuan actually dared to speak to them in such a tone. Song Gang was an elder, and he didn't want to back down to Chen Xuan. However, if Master Moyang could help the Song family improve their fortune, then the Song family would advance a level in Jiangbei. He coughed twice and said with a grim expression, "Chen Xuan, your uncle still wishes for Master Moyang to consult feng shui for us. I hope you can put in a good word for your uncle." His tone carried a hint of awkwardness.
Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Song Gang, then said lightly, "Since Uncle has spoken, I naturally won't make things difficult for you."
"Moyang, then you can consult feng shui for my uncle," Chen Xuan glanced at Moyang.
Moyang immediately said, "I am willing to serve Mr. Chen. You can come find me whenever you are free." With that, Moyang left his phone number with the Song family and turned to leave. The Song family members were filled with embarrassment, and Song Gang wished he could disappear into the ground.
Song Ping wanted Song Gang to find a job for Chen Xuan, but the Song family members made excuses, believing Chen Xuan to be very incompetent. Yet, now they had to rely on Chen Xuan's goodwill to have Master Moyang consult their feng shui. The Song family couldn't bear to stay any longer. They immediately took their leave from the villa, got into their cars, and sped away.
"Why does Master Moyang listen to that live-in son-in-law Chen Xuan so much?" Sitting in the car, the previous scene filled everyone's minds like a mist. Fang Manqing furrowed her brows and was the first to speak.
Song Ziming pouted, "It's just because he married into a wealthy family and became a live-in son-in-law. What's so great about that."
"Is that really it?" Fang Manqing sounded doubtful.
"I think so. I heard that the wealthy family Chen Xuan married into is extraordinary," Song Gang said faintly. The Song family was only a second-rate family in Jiangbei and had no idea about the Su family's status in Jiangnan. Moreover, they had come to Jiangbei specifically to invite Master Moyang for feng shui consultation, and visiting the Chen family was merely a detour.
Song Ziming felt a pang of jealousy. Song Gang said lightly, "Once Master Moyang performs his rituals and improves the Song family's feng shui and fortune, and our Song family aligns with Master Chen of Jiangbei, our Song family will surely prosper. What does a man who lives off his wife matter?"
"Dad is right," Song Ziming's eyes gleamed with joy. He had lost face earlier by bowing to Chen Xuan. If Master Moyang's rituals were successful and the Song family aligned with Master Chen, it would be easy to reclaim his dignity from Chen Xuan.
"Then where are we going now?" Fang Manjing asked.
"Of course, to Master Moyang's residence!" Song Gang's gaze sharpened.
Half an hour later, the Song family arrived at Moyang's residence.
"Master Moyang!" The Song family bowed respectfully to Master Moyang. Master Moyang nodded and quickly stood up from the sofa. After all, they were Chen Xuan's relatives, so Master Moyang dared not put on too many airs.
"Master Moyang, please do us this favor. Our Song family comes with great sincerity, hoping you can improve our family's feng shui. Here is five million. If the matter is successful, our Song family is willing to offer another ten million as a reward." As he spoke, Song Gang produced a bank card. Moyang did not take the bank card. It was the rule in the feng shui profession to receive payment after the job was done. He looked at Song Gang and asked, "May I know what your Song family wishes for?"
Song Gang smiled, "Master Moyang, our Song family wants to stand out in this qualification selection!"
"Qualification selection?" Moyang frowned. Song Gang slapped his forehead and quickly explained, "The situation is like this. Jiangbei is holding a qualification selection competition. The so-called qualification selection is a competition of prestige and wealth between families. The ultimate winner will allow our Song family to offer sixty percent annually to Master Chen of Jiangbei, thereby obtaining Master Chen of Jiangbei's protection! In this qualification selection, two families from our Song family have reached the final round. However, our Song family is slightly inferior in both wealth and reputation. We hope Master Chen can perform rituals to help our Song family become the final winner."
This so-called qualification selection was a grand event planned by Zhang Pangzi, with the aim of selecting families suitable for offering tribute to Master Chen of Jiangbei.