Chapter 190 Blue Sky Charity Foundation
Old Master Murong spoke softly, "Xiao Meng, tell Grandpa, do you have any other thoughts about that alchemist?"
Murong Meng blinked, "Grandpa, what other thoughts?"
Old Master Murong chuckled, "Still playing coy with Grandpa. When a girl grows up, she should get married, and when a boy grows up, he should get married. You're not young anymore, it's time to find a good man and marry!"
"That alchemist looks to be only in his early twenties, and he can refine such precious pills. He will surely soar to great heights in the future!"
Murong Meng's pretty face flushed, her heart pounded, and she said coquettishly, "Grandpa, stop trying to play matchmaker. That alchemist already has a fiancée."
"Oh? Who is so lucky to be that alchemist's fiancée?" Old Master Murong frowned.
Murong Meng showed a hint of disappointment, her heart felt empty, "He's my best friend's fiancé."
"You're not talking about Chen Xuan, that son-in-law who lives with the Su family, are you?"
Old Master Murong was also taken aback.
The news of the Su family taking in Chen Xuan as their live-in son-in-law had been widely discussed in Jiangzhou and even across Jiangnan Province. A few days ago, Su Yunxi's remarks on the Martial Alliance's media had further cemented Chen Xuan's reputation as a freeloader.
"Yes, it's Chen Xuan. I only found out today. He might have disguised himself and hidden his identity." Murong Meng felt strange and melancholic when she mentioned this, her emotions a mix of disappointment and complex feelings.
Old Master Murong sighed, "What a pity, someone has already gotten there first. Otherwise, if you could marry him, it would at least ensure the prosperity of my Murong family for a hundred years!"
Old Master Murong was not exaggerating. Chen Xuan's alchemy skills alone were enough to attract the attention of dignitaries.
"Since that's the case, we can only try to get acquainted with that young man!"
A thought struck Old Master Murong, "Su Gan called me today and invited me to the engagement banquet. I heard that at the engagement banquet, the Su family is preparing to hold a charity auction, using our Murong family's Blue Sky Charity Foundation. You will personally handle the reception."
"Yes, Grandpa."
Murong Meng quickly nodded, but then seemed to recall something and said hesitantly, "Grandpa, the Blue Sky Charity Foundation has always been controlled by Uncle's family. Isn't it inappropriate for me to receive them?"
Old Master Murong said lightly, "What's inappropriate about it? Since it's my order,"
Murong Xing knew that Murong Meng was going to receive an important figure, and there might be a big business deal. He was unwilling to let it go, so he went to Old Master Murong to fuss for a long time.
Murong Meng simply took a step back and gave up the reception of Chen Xuan. Murong Xing was overjoyed by this.
Old Master Murong glanced at Murong Xing and instructed, "Eldest son, this matter is very important. You cannot mess it up."
Murong Xing smiled and massaged Old Master Murong's back, "Father, don't worry, I definitely won't let such a large business deal slip through my hands."
Hearing his father's implication, the charity auction seemed to be a big event, and he was sure he could make a substantial profit from it.
Old Master Murong's expression darkened, "Normally, I turn a blind eye to your shenanigans, but if there are any mishaps now, I will not be lenient."
Murong Xing immediately nodded.
"By the way, Father, who is that person? So I know how to receive him." Murong Xing asked softly.
Old Master Murong replied, "You'll know when you meet him tomorrow."
The next day, Chen Xuan drove his car to the Blue Sky Building, the headquarters of the Blue Sky Charity Foundation, to discuss the charity auction at the engagement banquet.
If it was suitable, he would proceed to sign the contract.
Of course, Chen Xuan also had the intention of inspecting the foundation during this trip.
After all, nowadays, many charity foundations have a bad reputation, using the name of charity to enrich themselves and keeping all donations.
Chen Xuan drove to the Blue Sky Building.
The Blue Sky Building was much larger than he had imagined. It was said that the entire building, including the land, belonged to the Blue Sky Charity Foundation.
At this moment, there was a long queue in front of the building, extending from the lobby to the outside. These people were all dressed ordinarily and were there to receive welfare benefits.
Chen Xuan took a step towards the building, but before he could enter, he was stopped by a security guard.
A man in a suit walked over, sizing up Chen Xuan. Upon noticing that Chen Xuan's entire outfit cost less than a hundred yuan, he nodded with satisfaction.
He praised, "Not bad, not bad. This is what a welfare recipient should look like. What were those people they hired as extras earlier wearing? They were all dressed in gold and silver. This young man, he should be wearing something from a street stall like this, that's truly characteristic of a welfare recipient."
"Since you're performing well, others are getting fifty today, but I'll give you eighty."
The man in the suit pointed to the queue over there, "Get a form, sign your name, and go queue up there. After that big client has passed, you can collect your money."
Chen Xuan's heart stirred, and he didn't explain anything. "Where is the form?"
The security guard next to him handed Chen Xuan a form.
Chen Xuan took the form, signed his name on it, and walked into the queue.
As soon as he joined the queue, he heard many people discussing. He couldn't help but frown.
"Oh my, why are there so many people today?"
"I heard a rich tycoon is coming to the Blue Sky Charity Foundation to discuss cooperation. More actors means it looks better."
"Why haven't they arrived yet? Let's talk and disperse quickly, so I don't delay picking up my grandson from school."
"Who cares? As long as we get the money in the end."
As Chen Xuan stood in the queue, he suddenly felt someone pat his shoulder from behind. He turned to look.
A young man in his early twenties, not very tall and slightly plump, was standing behind him.
The slightly plump young man's eyes lit up when he saw Chen Xuan. He chuckled, "Hello, my name is Huo Yuhao. I see you're in good health. What's the point of being a temporary actor here? Why don't you follow me? I plan to build a large factory in the provincial capital, and you'll be my top general."
Chen Xuan heard this and chuckled, "Aren't you also queuing here?"
Huo Yuhao's expression dimmed slightly, and he said indignantly, "I'm different from you. I'm from the provincial capital. I came to Jiangzhou to attract investment, but I was tricked. There was nothing I could do, so I found this charity foundation to get welfare. But I didn't expect this foundation to be a scam! I've really had the worst luck!"
"Come with me to the provincial capital and I'll treat you to the best of everything." Huo Yuhao said persuasively, like a mentor from some organization.
Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, "No need, eating too well leads to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol."
Seeing Chen Xuan's demeanor, Huo Yuhao knew Chen Xuan didn't believe him. A thought struck him, and he prepared to use all his might to persuade Chen Xuan. He took out two medicinal prescriptions, "My family is a family of traditional Chinese medicine, and not just traditional Chinese medicine families. These two prescriptions can be made into masks and medicinal baths. Once mass-produced, the future prospects are limitless."
Chen Xuan heard Huo Yuhao's smooth-talking and estimated that he had said this to at least eight hundred people. He naturally didn't believe the prescriptions, but as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, he was inherently interested in prescriptions. "Oh? Can I see your prescription?"
Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, "Alright!"
With that, Huo Yuhao handed the prescription to Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan was slightly stunned when he saw the prescription.
He had initially thought Huo Yuhao was a swindler, but he didn't expect the prescription to be genuine.
From the looks of the prescription, it was indeed very good for the skin.
Huo Yuhao snatched the prescription back and said triumphantly, "How is it? Are you considering joining me?"
Before he finished speaking, a middle-aged woman carrying a child rushed over in a hurry.
The middle-aged woman knelt directly in front of a staff member of the Blue Sky Charity Foundation and said, "My... my daughter is seriously ill and is dying. She needs surgery, and we can't afford the medical expenses. I... I want to apply for relief funds!"
The middle-aged woman was so anxious that she was crying, and large teardrops rolled down her cheeks.
"Go queue up!"
The staff member remained unmoved and said impatiently.
"But my daughter is dying, she can't wait any longer." The middle-aged woman pleaded.
The staff member remained indifferent and said coldly, "Your child is dying, what does that have to do with me?"
The middle-aged woman looked at her pitiful child in her arms, her eyes red, and looked up at the staff member. She could only walk to the back of the queue with heavy steps.