The Elton family, the patriarch!
The guests in the city-state were stunned, and immediately a storm of discussion swept through.
"The patriarch, he actually came in person?"
"How is that possible? The patriarch of the Elton family should be stationed in the royal capital. I heard that when the Elton family first entered Blue Sea City, they didn't even show up, and sent their eldest elder. Blue Sea City, that's one of our royal capital's three major cities, with a distinguished status!!!"
"This small city-state can actually attract the Elton patriarch to come in person?"
"Either this city-state has infinite business opportunities, or the lord of this city-state has a very close relationship with the Elton family. Whether it's the former or the latter, we should join this city-state."
As the guests discussed, some had already started to make contact.
"Quickly send someone to transfer the money to my crystal card. What are you being so nosy about? Are you in charge of this household, or am I?"
"Transfer all the money that can be moved from the accounts to my card, as soon as possible!"
"Old friend, hurry up and come to the address I told you. You won't regret it when you get here. What? Why go to that small broken city-state? What if I told you that the patriarch of the Elton family is here?"
"Hurry up and come, there's something big happening!!!"
The guests in the city-state were all busy. The signal of the Elton patriarch's personal visit was like a nuclear bomb exploding among the guests.
Those with insufficient funds raised funds, and those with sufficient funds invited friends.
The guests were so shocked by the news of the Elton patriarch's personal visit that they were flustered. Kaelin and Chen Yu were also greatly alarmed upon hearing the news.
Patriarch?
Chen Yu couldn't help but look at Ronnie. No wonder this arrogant young lady was so well-behaved. It turned out this person was her father.
"I never imagined that the patriarch himself would come. It truly brings glory to our city-state."
Kaelin forced a smile despite her shock, her heart churning like stormy waves.
The patriarch of the Elton family, who owned the kingdom's largest merchant house, had businesses spread throughout the entire kingdom, possessed vast financial resources, and even the royal family of the royal capital would smile upon seeing him.
He had actually come to this city-state!!!
"Lord City Lord, you are too kind. It is our honor to be invited by your city." Fu Hua Elton said with a smile in his eyes, and suddenly his gaze fell on Chen Yu, "This must be Mr. Chen."
"Chen Batian." Chen Yu cupped his fists.
The Tiger Seal of Appointment was an announcement for the entire underground world. Fu Hua Elton was from the royal capital, so it was better for Chen Yu to avoid using his real name.
Ronnie, however, frowned, then couldn't help but point at Chen Yu and shout.
"Good! So the name you told me before was a fake!" Ronnie, who was as gentle as water, revealed her fiery temper the moment she spoke.
Chen Yu glanced sideways and smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
"Ronnie, why are you so rude?" Fu Hua Elton chided lightly.
It was evident that Ronnie was quite afraid of her father. She pursed her lips, wrinkled her nose, and silently retreated to her original position.
"I'm truly sorry, Mr. Chen. I've spoiled my daughter too much."
Fu Hua Elton smiled apologetically, and Chen Yu smiled and shook his head, indicating that he didn't mind.
"Actually, I came here for one matter, and that is for Mr. Chen." Fu Hua Elton said softly. Chen Yu frowned and saw him call out to Ronnie, "Come here."
"What for!"
Ronnie reluctantly walked over.
"Apologize to Mr. Chen." Fu Hua Elton said sternly in a low voice. Ronnie bit her lip and shouted indignantly, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Only then did Chen Yu understand why Ronnie had looked at him with such anger before.
So, she was forced to apologize by her father!
"My daughter may have offended Mr. Chen before. I specifically brought my daughter to apologize to Mr. Chen. Please don't mind it." Fu Hua Elton whispered apologetically.
Noticing Ronnie's expression from the corner of his eye, Chen Yu deliberately teased her.
"It's alright, she's just a child, impulsive because she's young."
"Chen Batian!!!!" Ronnie's eyes seemed to be spitting fire. Chen Yu suppressed a smile and looked bewildered, "Miss Ronnie, did I do something wrong?"
"Ronnie!"
A stern reprimand came from Fu Hua Elton. Ronnie was unwilling but could only clench her fists and retreat silently, her eyes fixed on Chen Yu.
Damn it!
This damned fellow.
He humiliated me so much in front of my father. I was even thinking of helping him before. I really had nothing better to do. I'm so angry!
Seeing Ronnie's furious gaze, Chen Yu's smile grew even wider.
Not for any other reason,
He just wanted to provoke her for fun.
The apology was a minor interlude. Kaelin led the Elton family members on a tour of the central area of the city-state, and Chen Yu was stared at by Ronnie the whole way.
It had been half an hour, and the young lady still hadn't calmed down.
"What a prosperous city-state." Fu Hua Elton sighed. "City Lord Kaelin's city-state is quite special. If I'm not mistaken, there seem to be many foreigners in the city-state, and the buildings in the city are not like the buildings in our underground world. Are these foreign architectures? They are magnificent."
"Yes, the city-state has absorbed many surviving foreigners." Kaelin nodded with a smile.
"Very good."
Fu Hua sighed, and Kaelin tentatively asked.
"Then, Patriarch Fu Hua, would you be willing to leave the endorsement of the Elton family in our city-state?"
"Forgive my presumption, but although your city's buildings are excellent, and the city-state is prosperous, and the opening of the commercial district has attracted many guests, in my opinion, there may not be many who are willing to settle in your city-state." Fu Hua Elton said with a smile, getting straight to the point.
Kaelin's expression faltered upon hearing this, and she pursed her lips, remaining silent for a long time. Chen Yu smiled and took over the conversation.
"Perhaps, it was like this before you arrived, but after you arrived, the tide has turned, hasn't it?"
"Hahaha..." Hearing Chen Yu's slightly flattering but true words, Fu Hua Elton smiled. "Mr. Chen is right. My appearance will indeed cause those guests to make some changes, but their settlement will not affect our Elton family's decision. However, if I don't settle, I believe those guests will hesitate for a while longer."
"Dad!"
Ronnie, standing behind, suddenly frowned. They hadn't said this before they came. Fu Hua ignored her and looked at Chen Yu as if waiting for his answer.
"We can achieve a win-win cooperation, can't we?"
Chen Yu's eyes were filled with a smile, his expression calm.
"I believe that with Patriarch Fu Hua's vision, he can see the future of this city-state. Any successful investor will not give up this delicious cake, let alone this cake that will become a big cake in the future."
"The patriarch's personal visit also proves your noble family's intention to settle."
"Why don't we talk frankly? You state your concerns and your needs, and our city-state will see if we can resolve and provide them. If we can, we cooperate; if not, we can cooperate in the future."
"Time is not a matter of early or late, but..."
"We will definitely cooperate!"