"Brother, do you know why it's so lively today?"
Qin Changsheng asked a young man beside him, feeling puzzled. Did the Qin family have some great celebration? Why hadn't anyone informed him?
"You don't know? Aren't you a guest invited by the Qin family?" the young man retorted, but then quickly realized that this was the Qin family's stronghold—how could an outsider possibly sneak in? He assumed the other was just an unimportant junior from another faction, brought along to gain some experience.
He patiently explained, "Little brother, your status might not be high enough to know, but the Qin family's Old Ancestor has returned. Today is mainly to welcome him back and introduce him to the major powers. Of course, that's just one reason."
"The most important thing is to find the Old Ancestor a concubine! Just think—what status does the Qin family's Old Ancestor hold? If one is lucky enough to become the Qin family's Main Wife, it would truly be soaring to the heavens in a single step. Look, all these young, beautiful women are here for that very reason. So enviable!"
As he spoke, he gestured with his lips toward the surroundings.
"Ah!"
The snack in Qin Changsheng's hand fell. He stared at the other in disbelief.
What was this?
A matchmaking event?
He was actually attending his own feast!
Such a huge affair had been dropped on his head, and the person involved didn't even know about it!
And which unfilial descendant had come up with this terrible idea?
A concubine!
What concubine?!
He didn't even have a wife yet, and they were already arranging a concubine for him!
.....
"Family Head, it's terrible! The Old Ancestor is missing!" a servant reported breathlessly.
"What!" Qin Zhen was shocked.
The Old Ancestor was the main character of this banquet, and his status in the Qin family was paramount.
If the Second and Third Ancestors found out the Old Ancestor had gone missing right under his watch, the consequences…
Qin Zhen felt a chill in his heart at the thought and urgently said, "Go find him! Mobilize all the Qin family's forces! Find him!"
But before he could finish, another servant arrived promptly.
"Found him! The Old Ancestor has been found! He's in a corner of the banquet, eating and drinking."
Hearing this, Qin Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fearful of further mishaps, he strode quickly toward the main hall.
Only when he saw the Old Ancestor in the corner with his own eyes did he completely relax.
Thank goodness, thank goodness!
As long as the Old Ancestor was safe, everything else was manageable.
Next, it was time for the Old Ancestor's surprise!
Looking at the hall full of beautiful, vibrant women, Qin Zhen nodded in satisfaction.
The Old Ancestor was a mere mortal—he had probably never seen so many fairy-like beauties in his life. He hoped the Old Ancestor wouldn't get too overly excited later.
"Ahem."
Qin Zhen cleared his throat, walked to the front next to the main seat, and addressed the crowd:
"Thank you all, fellow Daoists, for gracing us with your presence. The main purpose of today is clear to everyone: primarily, to find our Old Ancestor a sensible and understanding concubine. Now, let me formally introduce today's main character, the Old Ancestor of my Qin family—Qin Changsheng!"
The banquet attendees instantly perked up. They had finally reached the main event.
They had long wanted to meet the legendary spiritual symbol of the Qin family, the Old Ancestor.
But as they followed Qin Zhen's gaze and pointing finger, they saw only a few young people who were also looking around at each other, appearing bewildered under everyone's scrutiny.
There was no sign of the imagined immortal-like, white-haired image of the Qin family's Old Ancestor.
????
Where was the Qin family's Old Ancestor?
Seeing that the Old Ancestor wasn't responding, Qin Zhen sighed helplessly and walked over to the young man who was still buried in his food.
He performed a respectful, deep bow and pleaded, "Old Ancestor, it's your turn to take the stage. Are you satisfied with today's arrangements?"
Satisfied? Satisfied my foot!
You unfilial descendant! I'll teach you a harsh lesson later!
Who told you to take matters into your own hands? With this face of mine, do I need you to arrange blind dates for me?
Qin Changsheng glared at Qin Zhen with displeasure and reluctantly looked up and stood.
Well, Qin Zhen had it tough as the Family Head, working diligently without complaint. In front of everyone, it wouldn't be good to embarrass him.
After all, the Qin family's dignity had to be maintained!
At worst, he could just say later that none of them were to his liking.
Anyway, taking a concubine or getting married—absolutely impossible!
The moment Qin Changsheng raised his head and stood, everyone in the hall got a clear look at his face.
So young!
This... this is the Qin family's Old Ancestor?
Although he clearly had an extraordinary aura and outstanding bearing, it was far from the immortal-like image they had imagined for an Old Ancestor.
As for the young women present, they were utterly captivated, staring fixedly at Qin Changsheng.
So handsome!
So good-looking!
They had thought the Qin family's Old Ancestor would be an old man and had prepared themselves to offer their bodies to a tiger, sacrificing themselves reluctantly.
They never expected happiness to arrive so suddenly—the Qin family's Old Ancestor was actually a beautiful man!
How to describe this aura?
World-weary, dashing, unrestrained, free-spirited... like a浪子 (wanderer/playboy).
Many young women felt their hearts flutter wildly. Some even thought:
Even if he weren't the Qin family's Old Ancestor, I'd still be willing, just looking like that!
Qin Changsheng naturally felt the炙热 (burning) gazes from those women and sighed inwardly.
Ah, there's no helping it. I wanted to keep a low profile!
But reality doesn't allow it!
The objective conditions are right here. Even though I'm just an ordinary person, beautiful women still throw themselves at me like moths to a flame.
With all his years of experience as a scoundrel, he knew exactly how flourishing his romantic luck was!
His eternally youthful face, combined with the worldly wisdom of his years, created a unique aura that held a deadly attraction for some inexperienced young women.
"Auntie, look! The Qin family's Old Ancestor is so handsome!"
In another corner, Su Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled; she had already become a little fangirl.
But she didn't see that her aunt, Su Murou, was breathing rapidly, her eyes wide open, staring incredulously at the young man over there.
It's him!
Is it really him?
Gazing at the person she had thought of day and night, who had appeared in her dreams countless times.
That face she could never forget!
Su Murou couldn't believe her eyes. Waves of heartache washed over her, as if her whole world was collapsing.
She had imagined their reunion countless times and had even thought he might have died silently somewhere.
She had told herself countless times that if she ever met this scoundrel again, she would harden her heart and tear him to pieces.
She thought that after all these years, especially after killing so many faithless men, her heart had already turned to iron.
But when this day finally came, she hesitated.
That traitorous heart of hers thumped wildly, seemingly trying to suppress her killing intent.
She wanted to cry out loud, but something seemed stuck in her throat, preventing any sound.
Her vision blurred as heartbroken tears welled up in her eyes.
Finally, they streamed down her exquisitely beautiful face.