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Chapter 137: Borrowing Inspiration
"Thank you for the hospitality." At the entrance of a district, Yang Xiaoyou waved at Liu Lianyue, who was visibly annoyed.
Upon hearing this, Liu Lianyue quickly exchanged greetings with Yang Xiaoyou's parents before diving into the car. She feared she might lose her temper; that Foodie had cleaned out the entire fridge in the car. If it weren't for her current business image, she would have genuinely lost it.
As she left, she discreetly gestured a phone symbol to Yang Xiaoyou, seemingly reminding him to turn his phone on.
However, Yang Xiaoyou pretended not to see her gesture, glancing around instead. With the recent changes among the Radicals, it was better for him to observe quietly.
On the other hand, Ou Chao, who wanted to avenge his father, could use some guidance.
"Brat, if someone didn't know better, they'd think we were abusing you. You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?" Just as Liu Lianyue's car drove away, Qin Meng playfully tapped Yang Xiaoyou on the head.
"You are abusing me," Yang Xiaoyou muttered while rubbing the spot where he was hit, though he certainly wouldn't dare say it out loud.
"Alright now, we're at your doorstep. Keep it down," Yang Kai coughed lightly to interrupt his wife's antics.
"Second sister, brother-in-law, you're here! I was worried I wouldn't have a ride to pick you up." As soon as Yang Xiaoyou and his family entered the district, a Mercedes-Benz pulled up with the driver's window rolled down. A man in his late twenties leaned out to greet them.
It was Qin Meng's younger brother and Yang Xiaoyou's uncle.
"Oh wow, you've changed cars! You seem to be doing quite well lately," Qin Meng remarked with surprise and then playfully tapped on the car roof.
Yang Xiaoyou's uncle was only two years older than him and had been a late child for their grandparents. Compared to his older siblings, he was quite pampered at home.
Despite being favored at home, he had made a name for himself; he held a master's degree in economics from Fudan University. Perhaps due to being overly doted on, he had developed a sense of independence and didn't help with his grandfather's business. Instead, he took a bit of startup capital and ventured out on his own.
In just a few short years, after repaying the one million in startup funds, he had built a company worth around five million.
His attitude towards his family was generally good; he only complained about his older sister traveling abroad too often and not being home enough.
"Hehe, I'm doing alright! Recently landed two big contracts. Oh, Xiao You has grown quite a bit too! But you could use a bit more masculinity; you're completely opposite of your parents," Qin Di said with a smile after greeting his older sister and then turned to look at his nephew with amusement.
Qin Di’s parents and older brother lived in this district as well. He often saw the other two younger relatives but rarely encountered this shy and introverted nephew.
"Hello." Yang Xiaoyou greeted, his tone matching the impression he usually left on others.
"Dad, Mom, we're here." After arriving in front of a villa, Qin Di opened the door and led them inside. Qin Meng called out to the few people chatting and laughing on the sofa.
"Hmph, so you finally decided to come." An elderly man sitting on the sofa slightly frowned. His hair was dyed a glossy black, making him appear to be just over fifty. He exuded an aura of authority even without raising his voice, and his frown only intensified that presence.
However, despite his words, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes upon seeing his family gathered for the New Year. At his age, he had grown indifferent to money; what truly mattered was the joy of family reunion during the festive season.
Yet, his daughter and son-in-law had become a source of worry for him. Why did they have to create such instability? They were always running around, leaving their son at home to fend for himself. Didn't they realize how crucial this time was?
Especially that son-in-law—every evening he pondered sending their only grandson into the military. What future could there possibly be in that?
"Alright, Dad, today is New Year's Eve. It's rare for us all to be together; let's not make it unpleasant." Qin Di spoke up to ease the awkward atmosphere.
Meanwhile, after Yang Xiaoyou dutifully greeted everyone in turn, he stealthily approached the coffee table laden with fruits. Seeing his son's actions made Yang Kai's face turn green with worry.
"Cousin, I heard you were among the first rescued during the Tokyo Virus Incident. What was it like there? The news keeps reporting on the rescue efforts, but it seems some rescuers were lost despite being well-prepared," a girl who looked about Yang Xiaoyou's age nudged him with her elbow and asked.
This girl was pretty enough; although she couldn't quite compare to Qin Menglu and her friends, she was still attractive.
Chewing on a piece of chocolate with crumbs stuck to the corners of his mouth, Yang Xiaoyou found it odd that this cousin he rarely interacted with was suddenly so inquisitive.
On his mother's side, his uncle had just married. His eldest uncle had a son and a daughter; the son was two years older than him and was named Qin Yu. He was currently playing chess with their grandfather.
The daughter was Qin Yao, who sat before him. Although she was still young, she already paid great attention to her appearance—wearing light perfume and dressing stylishly.
"I don't want to remember those moments; sorry," Yang Xiaoyou replied after swallowing what was in his mouth. It was New Year's Day; why would this girl ask such questions? Wasn't that just tempting fate?
"You! Hmph! Just say you don't want to talk about it; no need to act all high and mighty," Qin Yao pouted when she didn't get the information she wanted. At home, very few dared to defy her—be it her brother, parents, grandparents, or even her occasionally visiting uncle.
Thinking about this made her a bit displeased. She then pulled out her phone and started playing a fruit-cutting game.
Yang Xiaoyou glanced at her phone for a moment.
"Hey, you haven't seen this before, have you? It's an iPhone 4, and they aren't even selling it in the country anymore." Seeing Yang Xiaoyou glance over, Qin Yao waved the device in her hand with a hint of pride.
Yang Xiaoyou, however, was not particularly impressed by the phone itself; her interest was drawn more to a charm hanging from it.
Although that charm could not compare to the jade pendant she wore around her neck, it seemed to have been blessed by a master of Taoism or Buddhism who possessed genuine skill.
Based on the faint aura lingering on it, it had likely been worn continuously for some time and could aid in mental and physical growth for about one to two years. For an ordinary person, losing such a rare item would be quite unfortunate.
After all, while there were many items claimed to be "blessed," truly valuable ones were quite rare. Only someone at Yang Xiaoyou's level could discern the authenticity of such things. It was likely that she had received this charm as a gift from an elder who insisted she keep it.
Now, due to the enlightening experience she had on the ship, Yang Xiaoyou felt a strong desire to connect with others who were at a higher level in the Spirit Realm.
Initially, her best option would have undoubtedly been Dream Butterfly, who, despite being young, possessed an astonishingly high Spirit Realm level. Unfortunately, she was currently sunbathing in Singapore.
Yang Xiaoyou had planned to seek advice from Old Master Feng, but if she could find the fellow who helped bless her jade pendant, it would also provide valuable insights.
From what she could tell about the pendant, that person's level seemed to be on par with hers. However, given Yang Xiaoyou's unique situation, engaging in more exchanges and learning from others would be beneficial for her growth.
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