188: Wang Chen was embarrassed.
After the three of them chatted for a while, Old Master Bai also came downstairs.
Seeing Wang Chen looking so spirited, the old master chuckled, "Xiao Chen, your constitution is truly impressive. You drank so much, yet you look as if nothing happened."
"I'm young, after all." Wang Chen stood up to help the old master sit down. "How was your rest, Grandpa Bai?"
"Quite good." The old master patted his hand. "I was just thinking about those two gifts of yours; I haven't thanked you properly yet."
Wang Chen looked around.
He gave Bai Li a meaningful look, and she understood instantly.
She stood up and dismissed the servants, leaving only the four of them in the living room.
"Grandpa Bai, Auntie, I actually have another gift to give you." He pulled two small boxes out of his pocket.
In truth, he had taken them from the system space, but he still had to put on a bit of a show.
Xue Wanrong took a box and opened it to take a look.
Inside was a small vial even more exquisite than the constitution strengthening fluid Wang Chen had given previously, though the color was different.
"This is..."
Wang Chen leaned in closer and lowered his voice. "Auntie, this is called life origin fluid. It needs to be used in conjunction with the constitution strengthening fluid. First, soak in a bath with the constitution strengthening fluid, then take this orally an hour later."
"The effect is more than ten times stronger than the constitution strengthening fluid alone. Not only can it enhance beauty and maintain youth, but it can also optimize genes, allowing the body to stay in its peak state forever. Most importantly... it can extend one's lifespan to approximately two hundred years."
The box in Xue Wanrong's hand nearly fell to the floor.
"Two... two hundred years old?" With an expression of disbelief, she suddenly turned her head and stared fixedly at Wang Chen.
Old Master Bai was also stunned. He stared at Wang Chen and asked, "Xiao Chen, are you serious?"
"Absolutely certain." Wang Chen nodded. "This is the latest achievement from a secret laboratory under my company. It hasn't been announced to the public yet. The materials are extremely rare, and production is very limited."
Xue Wanrong's hand trembled as she held the small box.
Being able to live to two hundred and stay young forever... this was no longer just a gift; it was a priceless treasure.
The way she looked at Wang Chen changed completely.
Previously, she was merely satisfied with this son-in-law, but now... there was gratitude, shock, and deep recognition.
To be able to give something like this away showed that Wang Chen was truly devoted to the Bai family and A Li.
"Xiao Chen..." Xue Wanrong's eyes grew red. "This is too precious. We..."
"Auntie, please accept it," Wang Chen said earnestly. "You and A Li are the most important people to me. Of course, I should give the best things to you first."
Old Master Bai took a deep breath and took the other box.
The box Wang Chen gave him contained an extra vial of constitution strengthening fluid.
"Xiao Chen, the Bai family will remember this favor," he said solemnly. "From now on, no matter what happens, the Bai family will always stand by your side."
These words carried a lot of weight.
Wang Chen nodded. "Thank you, Grandpa Bai."
The old master patted his shoulder, his eyes also becoming slightly moist.
Being able to improve bodily functions and extend lifespan... for him and the Bai family, this was truly a godsend in their time of need.
He was getting old, and his greatest worry was that the Bai family would fall apart after his passing.
This was also why he had previously considered a marriage alliance with the Chu family; he mainly wanted to find a backer for the Bai family.
But now, the gift Wang Chen had brought allowed him to see another possibility.
If he could live for several more decades, the Bai family would have enough time to nurture the next generation and solidify their position.
This grandson-in-law was simply a gift from the heavens to the Bai family.
At dinner time, those few "drunkards" indeed failed to get out of bed.
The old master waved his hand. "Ignore them; let's eat first. Old Zhang, make arrangements for them once they wake up."
Dinner was simple, with four dishes and a soup, but everything was meticulously prepared.
The atmosphere during the meal was harmonious, and the old master's attitude toward Wang Chen was now completely like that toward his own child.
After dinner, Wang Chen originally intended to take his leave and return to the hotel, but the old master repeatedly urged him to stay.
"Stay at a hotel for what? Stay here tonight; the guest room is already prepared."
The old master pulled his hand and spoke in an unquestionable tone.
"Xiao Chen, you came all this way to see an old man like me, and if I let you stay at a hotel, wouldn't people laugh at the Bai family for not knowing how to treat guests properly if word got out?"
Since the old master had put it that way, Wang Chen couldn't very well refuse and could only agree.
Seeing that Wang Chen had agreed to stay, Bai Li's eyes darted around. She hugged the old master's arm and gently swayed it. "Grandpa, let Brother Chen stay at our villa! We have plenty of rooms anyway, and it's close to you, so he can come over and keep you company first thing tomorrow morning."
The old master looked at his granddaughter and then at Wang Chen, patting Bai Li's head dotingly. "Fine, fine, we'll do as you say. But you must take good care of Xiao Chen!"
"Mission guaranteed!" Bai Li made a face and pulled Wang Chen along as she ran off.
Xue Wanrong watched her daughter's departing figure and shook her head helplessly. "Dad, then I'm heading back too. Get some rest early, and remember to use that..."
She pointed at the box in the old master's hand.
"I know." The old master waved his hand. "Host Xiao Chen well for me; he is a great benefactor to our Bai family."
Xue Wanrong nodded and left.
The old master sat in the living room, looking at the two small vials inside the box. After a long while, he let out a sigh.
"Old Zhang."
"Master." The butler walked over.
"Prepare the bathwater."
"Yes, sir."
The layout of the villas in the Bai Family Manor was arranged in a pyramid shape, with the Main Villa where the old master lived situated at the apex.
As the Primary Branch of the Bai family's main line, Bai Li's family's villa was located behind the Main Villa to the left, just a five-minute walk away.
As soon as they entered, Bai Li seemed to forget her mother was still behind them, turning around and throwing herself into Wang Chen's arms.
"Brother Chen..." She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his lips.
Wang Chen wrapped his arms around her waist, responding to her passion.
The two were in the middle of a passionate, oblivious kiss.
Suddenly—
"Ahem."
A light cough.
Bai Li sprang away as if she'd been struck by lightning, her pretty face instantly turning beet red.
Xue Wanrong stood at the doorway, looking at the two with a faint smile. "Am I... disturbing you?"
"Mom!" Bai Li buried her face in Wang Chen's chest, not daring to look up.
Wang Chen also rubbed his nose awkwardly.
"You two continue; pretend I didn't see anything." Xue Wanrong turned and walked upstairs. "I'll go prepare a room for Xiao Chen."
Only after she went upstairs did Bai Li dare to look up, lightly pounding Wang Chen's chest with her small fists. "It's all your fault! You let Mom catch us like that!"
Wang Chen looked innocent. "It seemed like you were the one who initiated it just now..."
"I don't care! It's your fault!" Bai Li didn't care who had been proactive and immediately started acting like a spoiled brat.
Wang Chen chuckled and reached out to pinch her cheek. "Alright, alright, it's my fault."
Satisfied, Bai Li looked up, wrapped her arms around Wang Chen's neck, and said with breath as sweet as orchids, "Brother Chen, kiss me!"
Looking at Bai Li's stunningly beautiful face so close to his, Wang Chen stole another glance at where Xue Wanrong had disappeared upstairs. Once he confirmed that she had indeed entered her room, he raised both hands, cupped Bai Li's cheeks, and kissed her.