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Although everyone knew that Meng Xingchen was the second son of the Meng Pharmaceutical family, he really didn't have the typical rich second-generation vibe. Moreover, there were quite a few distinguished members in their team, so it never felt particularly real to them.
It wasn't until this time, when the six members of their team were invited to the vast Meng estate, which resembled a small village, that they truly felt the reality of Meng Xingchen being the second son of the Meng Pharmaceutical family.
As everyone was awestruck by the grandeur of the estate, Lin Yao was busy checking in.
She discovered a check-in point at the Meng estate and wondered whether she should sign in at this white check-in point. White check-in points were easy to find, while other types were rare. Lin Yao wanted to save her check-in points to unlock various formulas and blueprints, so she generally hesitated to sign in at white points. However, encountering a white check-in point like this was a rare opportunity that she wouldn't let slip by.
What surprised her was that the Meng estate, as a private residence, could actually serve as a green check-in point; she couldn't help but wonder what the criteria for that designation were.
After successfully checking in, she received a bottle of Moonshadow Spring Essence. Lin Yao barely had time to glance at the small jade bottle containing the essence before she heard her teammates exclaiming in awe.
They had heard about how large the Meng estate was, but seeing it in person confirmed its vastness! Wang Jincheng was the first to express his amazement.
"Indeed," Wan Xiaoqi echoed. "With such an expansive space and pristine environment, living here must be incredibly satisfying."
As a central hub for treatment, Yunmeng Star shared all the common issues of bustling planets; even with a large population, ordinary people lived in cramped conditions. Wan Xiaoqi, being a typical resident of Yunmeng Star, felt this deeply.
Upon hearing Wan Xiaoqi's remarks, Meng Xingchen didn't feel proud; instead, he was filled with concern.
"Do you really think living in such a large place is great?"
Bai Zhenzhen playfully slapped him on the shoulder. "Don't be ungrateful! This is precious land on Yunmeng Star! Ordinary people would be overjoyed just to have a space as big as a restroom here."
Meng Xingchen covered the spot where he had been slapped and replied with grievance, "But I genuinely feel that living here is quite inconvenient. The estate looks huge, but most of it is farmland. With such a large estate and so few people around, sometimes I feel really lonely. If I want to go out, I have to take a long drive and then switch to a spaceship. If I want to order takeout, I have to run all the way to the entrance to pick it up. Do you really think it's convenient here?"
After hearing his perspective and feeling his sentiments, everyone suddenly found that living in such a grand estate didn't seem so appealing anymore.
Wan Xiaoqi couldn't help but burst into laughter. "I'm sorry! Although my home is cramped, I find this quite amusing. Suddenly, I'm not envious at all! Hahaha!"
Her laughter was contagious; soon everyone else joined in.
Lin Yao didn't find it funny at all; instead, she nodded in agreement. It was indeed quite lonely with so few people around.
In the end, Light Star was nearly deserted; how could it not feel lonely?
She felt something in her heart, but the others only thought he was joking and laughed even harder.
"Brother Meng, starting today, I absolutely won't envy you anymore," Wan Jincheng said, laughing so hard that tears were almost streaming down his face.
Meng Xingchen huffed in dissatisfaction, "You all can laugh as much as you want. Inside the estate, we can't use flying ships; we can only take the land shuttle. It takes half an hour to get from the entrance to the guest hall."
Finally displaying the demeanor of a host, Meng Xingchen calmly called for the internal shuttle and then ushered everyone onto the vehicle.
Seeing the shuttle appear before them, the laughter faded, and they began to sense a bit of his frustration.
The shuttle moved slowly for over half an hour before finally arriving at the Meng family residence.
"It’s Team Guang! I’m Meng Xinghai; welcome everyone!"
To their surprise, waiting at the entrance to greet them was Meng Xinghai, the current head of Meng Pharmaceuticals, which caught everyone off guard.
Meng Xingchen was also a bit surprised. "Brother, what are you doing at home?"
Meng Xinghai smiled gently and explained, "Since your teammates are visiting for the first time, as your brother, how could I not come to host them?"
After explaining, he turned to the bewildered members of Team Guang and said, "You all must be tired from the ride; let’s head to the reception room to rest!"
Despite Meng Xinghai's warm demeanor, there was still an undeniable pressure emanating from him that created a significant distance between him and the team members.
The team exchanged glances, and no one stepped forward to respond.
Lin Yao shot a frustrated glance at her timid teammates who resembled quails, cursing under her breath that none of them could handle this situation well. It seemed she would need to recruit a more socially adept member.
With no other choice, Lin Yao decided to step forward herself. "Then I’ll trouble you, Brother Meng."
"You must be Captain Lin Yao? No trouble at all; I should thank you for taking care of Xingchen."
"Xingchen is a great person; I often rely on him for help."
"Not at all; I know his character well. If it weren't for your supervision, how would he have made such great progress? Compared to your help, our little assistance is truly insignificant."
"You’re too polite; helping each other is what teammates should do."
Lin Yao wasn't particularly fond of this kind of meaningless flattery but could adapt if necessary.
Polite and courteous, Meng Xinghai led everyone into the reception room and invited them to sit down before calling for a housekeeper to serve tea and snacks.
"Please sit for a moment; my father would like to meet you all. I'll go fetch him." After serving tea and snacks, Meng Xinghai addressed everyone again and instructed Meng Xingchen: "Xingchen, take care of your teammates."
"Understood."
As everyone waited for Meng Xinghai, a collective sigh of relief was heard.
"Meng Shao, your brother's aura is so overwhelming that I feel hesitant to speak freely," Wang Jincheng remarked. Coming from a prominent family himself, his comment resonated deeply with the others.
"Yeah, facing your brother and father, who are both such big shots every day, I can only imagine the pressure you must feel," Bai Zhenzhen added.
Meng Xingchen shrugged. "My brother has only been like this since he took over the group. He was just like us before. Besides, he’s my brother; I see him every day, so how much pressure could I possibly feel? I think my dad is great—just like any ordinary parent."
"Meng Shao is just a bit emotionally blunt; asking him is like not asking at all," Wan Xiaoqi chimed in, prompting laughter from the group.
As the second son of the Meng family, Meng Xingchen enjoyed a privileged upbringing and had managed to become a respected figure in the team, largely due to his indifference.
However, despite being seen as a figure of authority, the team members took good care of him.
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