65: Respect is something you earn yourself.

"Brother-in-law, you're seeing things through rose-colored glasses. My elder sister can't even Cultivate, so how is that a good thing?"

Lu Qianqian was a bit speechless.

Feng Ming shook his head, "You don't understand. I'm not just trying to please your sister; I'm being serious."

Lu Qianqian said crossly, "So, what exactly is this Way of Commerce you're talking about? How can commerce have a Dao?"

Lu An'an said solemnly, "Xiao Qian, don't be rude. There truly is a Dao to commerce. When Young Master Feng told me about it, he even let me experience it."

"Then let me try and experience it too, only then will I believe it."

Lu An'an was startled, inexplicably remembering that when she and Feng Ming talked about The Way of Commerce, they were holding hands.

"You don't even know how to do business, so what Way of Commerce could you possibly feel? Don't delay Young Master Feng's examination."

After saying that, Lu An'an turned to look at Feng Ming and thanked him sincerely.

"Although it didn't meet expectations, I still thank Young Master Feng for gifting the pill. It's getting late, so you should hurry with your examination."

Feng Ming nodded; he indeed had serious business to attend to.

Just as he was about to speak, the System's voice rang out in his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully doting on his wife. Wife Lu An'an's favorability has increased to 60%!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining System rewards: Inverting Dragon and Phoenix Art Elementary cultivation speed increased to 13 times, one copy of The Way of Commerce growth-tier book "three lives of all things", and improved versions of the Perfect Pill Formula: 50 for Grade Two and 50 for Grade Three.]

Hearing the System's voice, Feng Ming couldn't help but chuckle.

Although Lu An'an was the City Lord's daughter, she was quite easy to win over; just gifting a single Medicinal Pill increased her favorability by so much.

As expected, when a woman looks at a man, she looks at the details and whether he cares!

For Lu An'an, if she wanted a spirit fusing pill, she naturally had channels to buy one.

But that was different from him taking the initiative to give her one.

She didn't ask for it, yet he gave it; that showed he cared.

Furthermore, even knowing she couldn't Cultivate, he still wanted to give her a Medicinal Pill to try.

Clearly, this action struck a chord with her.

Let's just say, truly caring for someone cannot be faked!

Since she provided favorability points, Feng Ming didn't hesitate and directly extracted "three lives of all things" and handed it to Lu An'an.

Lu An'an was stunned.

Since meeting Young Master Feng, he had been constantly gifting her books.

First the mandatory reading, then the weakness of human nature, and today he brought out three lives of all things.

Feng Ming smiled, "'the weakness of human nature' is the advanced version, and this 'three lives of all things' is the growth version. For now, you just need to fully master these few books."

Lu An'an was dazed for a moment before snapping out of it, her Face full of excitement.

"Young Master Feng, where did you get such precious books? This is far too valuable."

Feng Ming looked gentle, "As long as you like it, nothing else matters."

Lu An'an nodded hurriedly.

"Many of the management cases and experiences described in the books you gave me are things I've never even heard of before!"

"I've already finished half of 'the weakness of human nature' you gave me yesterday. Now there's another one; I'll surely benefit greatly after reading it."

Lu Qianqian looked confused, "Elder Sister, when he gave you a pill, you were playing hard to get, so why are you so happy when he gives you a book?"

"It's not like our Family doesn't even let you read books, right?"

Lu An'an shook her head, "You don't understand."

"The books Young Master Feng gives are priceless treasures that cannot be found on the market."

Lu An'an hurriedly bowed in thanks.

Feng Ming simply smiled and waved his hand.

The next moment, the System's voice rang out.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully doting on his wife! You have gifted The Way of Commerce growth-tier book to your wife, Lu An'an.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining a hidden System reward: A copy of "How to Quickly Gain a Woman's Favor!" growth-tier edition!]

Hearing the System's voice, Feng Ming also smiled helplessly.

This System is truly straying further and further from the path and refuses to turn back!

Good grief, even the Pick-up Artist Manual has a growth-tier edition.

But thinking of Feng Mian, Feng Ming felt that the System giving him this book was simply too Perfect.

It was practically prepared specifically for him.

Feng Ming didn't bother waiting for another opportunity; he took it directly from the System and tossed it to Feng Mian.

"What's this?"

Feng Mian looked completely bewildered.

When he saw those familiar words on the cover and the suffix that actually said "growth-tier edition"...

Feng Mian was completely dumbfounded!

"No, where on earth did you get these strange books? There's even a growth-tier edition of the Pick-up Artist Manual."

He had just finished the Elementary version, and now the advanced version was here.

Just how worried was his second brother that he wouldn't be able to find a wife?

However... Feng Mian looked at Feng Ming, who had not only the beautiful Jiang Shuwan by his side but also the stunning Lu An'an.

Then he looked at himself... forget it, better study hard.

Feng Mian put away the growth-tier edition of the Pick-up Artist Manual.

Then he spoke to Feng Ming about the strength examination part.

"You've passed the Alchemist examination. I've already mentioned the benefits, so I won't repeat them. Now is the strength examination."

"The strength examination is very simple; there are only two criteria: age and strength."

"Both your age and strength are up to par, and with me here, you don't even need to take the exam."

After saying that, Feng Mian looked at the nearby Huangfu Jing.

"Senior Brother Huangfu, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Huangfu Jing gave an awkward smile.

"No problem, of course no problem. Junior Brother, I trust your handling of things."

Feng Mian chuckled and didn't pay him any more attention.

Ever since he learned what kind of person Huangfu Jing was, he found him more and more disgusting.

At this moment, Feng Ming noticed that after witnessing his Alchemy firsthand, Huangfu Jing's attitude had become very subtle.

His attitude was no longer as aggressive as it was at the beginning.

Even if he didn't agree with what they were doing, he didn't voice his opinion and just wore an ugly smile.

Feng Ming felt quite emotional about this.

"As expected of someone from the Huangfu Family; even the juniors are full of craftiness."

The larger a Family grows, the more they value interests.

Within a Family, familial affection is something people cast aside.

If someone has value, even if they are a concubines son, a concubines daughter, or even a peripheral figure, they will be heavily utilized.

Conversely.

Without value, even Legitimate Sons and daughters will eventually become sacrificial objects for the Family.

Huangfu Jing was clearly that kind of person.

To such a person, interests are paramount. Since Feng Ming was a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, even if there were personal grievances, he would set them aside.

He might even let bygones be bygones and develop a desire to recruit him.

Besides, as a young master of the Huangfu Family, he indeed should prioritize the Family's interests at this time.

If he were to have a falling out with Feng Ming now, people within the clan would surely be dissatisfied with him.

Having understood these worldly ways, Feng Ming now knew where he stood.

Feng Mian had already brought over the registration forms.

After Feng Ming finished filling it out, Feng Mian stamped it directly.

Huangfu Jing didn't say a word.

When it was Jiang Shuwan's turn, Huangfu Jing still said nothing.

This was a bit strange.

After all, Huangfu Jing hadn't fought Jiang Shuwan. He couldn't have recognized Jiang Shuwan's strength just because Huangfu Yi lost, right?

But when Feng Ming looked at Huangfu Jing, the other party not only said nothing but also had a smiling Face.

Feng Ming sighed.

As expected!

A person's Face and status are all earned by themselves.