180: Chapter 180 The Xu Family Head's Visit (Part 1)

On the other side, Pei Tianlin and his group arrived at Shuihua Pavilion.

Xu Jianhua stood before the courtyard gate and said, "Yu Wei, Tianlin, all the rooms in this courtyard have been tidied up. If there is anything you are unsatisfied with, I can arrange for the servants to go over them again. You two just pick a room to stay in and take a short rest. Since you are here this time, stay for a few more days; don't be in a hurry to go back."

Xu Yuwei said, "Father, Tianlin and I aren't tired. I just can't stand their attitudes. One way to your face and another behind your back. Staying there was just sickening."

Xu Jianhua said sternly, "Yu Wei, you shouldn't say such things. It's not good if someone hears you."

"I know, Father," Xu Yuwei muttered under her breath, "Old fogey."

Xu Jianhua said, "If there's nothing else, your mother and I will head back first. When noon comes, your mother and I will come back to call for you."

Xu Yuwei said, "Father, Mother, won't you come in and sit for a while?"

Xu Jianhua laughed, "No, you brought back so many gifts. Your mother and I need to organize them. If some little thief starts eyeing them, wouldn't that be a huge loss? Your mother and I are going back to have a taste first."

Mother Xu, Qi Yingfang, said with embarrassed anger, "You old rascal, what are you saying in front of the children? Don't listen to your father's nonsense. Your father and I are going back to prepare lunch for you."

Hearing this, Xu Yuwei also burst into a giggle.

In all the years since she married into the Pei Clan, this was the first time she had seen Xu Jianhua so happy.

Beside her, Pei Tianlin was also somewhat stunned. Since when had his father-in-law become so humorous?

"Mother, then Tianlin and I will go with you. It just so happens that I've learned a bit of cooking. Tianlin can be my assistant," Xu Yuwei said with a smile.

As she spoke, she didn't forget to give Pei Tianlin a meaningful look, as if he would be kneeling on a washboard tonight if he didn't agree.

"Yu Wei is right. How could we let you two elders do the work yourselves?" Pei Tianlin said with a bitter look.

Xu Jianhua quickly refused, "How can that be? It wasn't easy for Tianlin to come visit; how can he enter the kitchen?"

"Yes, Yu Wei. Let it go this time. Next time, you can cook for me," Mother Xu, Qi Yingfang, also chimed in.

Xu Yuwei did not insist. "Alright then."

...

Shuihua Pavilion.

Before long, Pei Tianlin and Xu Yuwei chose two nice side rooms.

One was for the couple, and the other was naturally for Pei Siping.

"Siping, don't wander around here. If you want to go out and play, tell me," Pei Tianlin instructed.

Eleven or twelve is an age for playing. Xu Jianhua's branch only had Xu Yuwei as an only daughter, so naturally, there were no playmates for Pei Siping.

Pei Siping straightened his back, putting on the air of a little adult. "Father, I'm not a child anymore. You can rest assured."

After saying this, Pei Siping vanished in a flash.

Looking at his wife, Pei Tianlin said helplessly, "This child is not obedient at all."

Xu Yuwei said, "Give it a rest. Siping's temperament is just like yours. If I weren't keeping you in line, you'd probably be the same."

Hearing this, Pei Tianlin was actually unable to refute her.

Could he really say the child didn't take after him?

A "green hat" was out of the question...

Suddenly.

His eyes lit up as if he had thought of something.

He whispered to Xu Yuwei, "Wife, look, the child isn't that young anymore. It can't go on like this. How about we find someone to keep him in check?"

Xu Yuwei raised an eyebrow, not understanding Pei Tianlin's meaning for a moment. "Pei Tianlin, what do you mean by that?"

The next moment, Pei Tianlin leaned into Xu Yuwei's ear and whispered.

Xu Yuwei's expression changed slightly. "You shameless old man, the child is still so young and you want to find him a fiancée? It's not like our Siping won't be able to find anyone."

Pei Tianlin said brazenly, "Wife, I'm just responding to the Old Ancestor's call. Our branch's expansion depends on this kid Siping. Besides, I'm just making a suggestion; it's not like I'm asking him to get married right now."

Xu Yuwei said, "Wait another two years. After Siping enters the academy next year, maybe he'll find someone he likes himself. Let's not worry blindly."

"Then I'll listen to you, wife. Wife, it's also time to rest."

"Pei Tianlin, this is the Xu Clan... in broad daylight..."

...

On the other side, Pei Siping shuddered.

Even though it was already October, the weather outside was still very hot. Although he was only twelve, he was still a Martial Artist of Foundation Establishment Perfection; his Physique shouldn't be so weak.

"How strange," Pei Siping glanced at the sun in the sky and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He didn't know yet that he had luckily escaped a disaster.

The Main Hall of the Xu Clan Mansion.

Not long after Pei Tianlin and his group left, a middle-aged man in brocade robes walked in.

Perhaps because he had been in a high position for a long time, the middle-aged man had a kind face, but his whole body exuded a majestic aura.

Seeing the middle-aged man, everyone present was first stunned, then respectfully bowed. "Greetings, Clan Head."

The newcomer was indeed the Xu Clan Head, Xu Jianye.

No one expected the Clan Head to visit so suddenly.

Just as everyone was wondering about his purpose, Xu Jianye spoke, "Uncle Youcai, hasn't Yu Wei returned? Why don't I see Yu Wei and Jianhua?"

Upon hearing this, everyone also realized.

A mere small family visit had actually attracted the Clan Head's attention.

This would be impossible for anyone else.

Even if a daughter of the direct lineage were getting married, it might not attract such attention from the Clan Head, let alone a trivial matter like a family visit.

As long as they had any brains at all, they would understand that the Clan Head was likely here for the Wuyang Pei Clan.

For a moment, everyone had different expressions. Especially the sons of Xu Youcai, who felt their faces burning.

But since Xu Jianye had already arrived, they couldn't afford to think too much.

Xu Youcai explained, "They just left. I had Jianhua take them to Shuihua Pavilion to rest."

"I see. Yu Wei has had a long journey and should rest. Then I won't disturb you, Uncle Youcai." After saying that, Xu Jianye had no interest in further conversation and didn't give anyone a chance to ask him to stay, turning and leaving the Main Hall.

Looking at Xu Jianye's departing back, Xu Youcai sighed deeply once more.

As the head of the Jinhuai Xu Clan, neither Xu Jianye's strength nor his status was something they could compare to.

His understanding and knowledge of the Wuyang Pei Clan were definitely greater than theirs.

Now even the head of their Xu Clan had come to visit in person.

It was clear that the strength of the Wuyang Pei Clan was far beyond what their limited vision could perceive.

Originally, he thought he had given enough importance to the Wuyang Pei Clan. Now it seemed their understanding of the Wuyang Pei Clan was still far from enough.