System: Master Your Life-Chapter 687 - 175: The White Jade Pillar That Holds Up the Sky, the Purple-Gold Beam That Spans the Seas! (Part 2)

Chapter 687: Chapter 175: The White Jade Pillar That Holds Up the Sky, the Purple-Gold Beam That Spans the Seas! (Part 2)

Pei Danqing washes with cold water all year round; it’s been many years since she last used hot water. She thought others mostly used hot water, making her feel like an outlier.

Xu Lin: "What exactly do we have to do tomorrow?"

"Work is tomorrow’s business, let’s discuss something else today."

"Oh."

Then what to talk about?

Pei Danqing: "How about coming over to my place after work tomorrow afternoon?"

"Which place?"

"My family."

Pei Danqing said: "My elders want to meet you. They seem to have misunderstood something after my brother said something when he returned, thinking you’re my boyfriend."

"Aren’t you going to explain?"

"Actually, I do think highly of you."

Pei Danqing said.

Hmm?

Is this a confession?

Xu Lin didn’t ask, and Pei Danqing didn’t elaborate.

In the next half hour, Pei Danqing brought out tea leaves to brew tea, and the two of them drank tea in the yard, talking about everything under the sun.

After that, they went to sleep.

The night ended just like that.

The next day arrived as expected.

Xu Lin was still in his suit. His shirt and pants were washed last night and dried this morning.

There was no other way, he had to pay a visit today.

It’s well known that when a son-in-law visits, he should be dressed formally.

Though Xu Lin wasn’t actually a son-in-law.

Still, he had to appear formal.

Because the family he was facing could not be compared with his current status.

During the day, Xu Lin followed Pei Danqing to the CCTV Building to guide the music score.

It was the piece he had previously composed, and Xu Lin guided several classical bands in musical performance.

And so, most of the day passed.

It was approaching four in the afternoon.

Pei Danqing got off work early, and Xu Lin left with her.

"Our family has existed since the Ming Dynasty, all the way to now."

"Currently, my great-grandfather is still alive; he was born in 1920, and this year he’s 106 years old. Our family has branched out, and there are descendants in several places around the world."

Pei Danqing said to Xu Lin while sitting in the passenger seat.

"So your family has influence in various fields?"

"Theoretically, you could say that, but we’re very low-key. ’The tree that stands out in a forest is more likely to be blown down by the wind’ is our family motto. It prevents us from being high-profile. Generally, people don’t know about our family’s existence."

Pei Danqing: "Currently, my great-grandfather’s branch of the family, where my grandfather is the youngest, is the main line. However, my grandfather only had a son and a daughter. My father only has me and my brother, so our family isn’t as numerous as my granduncles’ families."

"Are there internal family conflicts?"

"It’s normal to have conflicts, but externally we are quite united."

Pei Danqing: "But mainly because my great-grandfather is still here, he is the core of our family. As long as he’s around, our family will have strong cohesion."

On the road, Pei Danqing talked quite a bit.

Previously, Xu Lin thought that Pei Danqing’s family held prominent government positions.

But yesterday, after hearing Pei Guanyun mention it, and now listening to Pei Danqing explain in detail, Xu Lin realized that this family was indeed extraordinary.

Though Xu Lin didn’t dwell on it much.

Because it had nothing to do with him.

Soon, with the help of navigation, Xu Lin arrived at the destination.

It was a large courtyard with guards at the entrance.

Inside was an ancient residence.

Xu Lin knew that he had arrived at a remarkable place.

Afterward, he was allowed to proceed.

Xu Lin drove in and reached the parking area.

They both got out of the car.

"Follow me!"

"Sure."

Xu Lin followed closely behind.

It was an ancient residence with two stone lions guarding the entrance, giving an aura of solemnity and majesty.

Looking in from outside, there was a front yard.

After walking a while.

Xu Lin saw Pei Guanyun, several young and middle-aged people, and then an older man standing, as well as an even older man sitting.

Judging by appearance, the old man couldn’t be younger than ninety.

Life is a constant process of aging, and from ninety onward, that frailty is apparent.

He sat in a grand chair with a cane beside him.

Initially, this old man appeared frail and not very spirited.

But when Xu Lin appeared.

Just after a glance, the old man’s sharp eyes suddenly became extremely piercing.

Before Pei Danqing could introduce Xu Lin, the old man spoke:

"Young man, are you considering a career in government?"

"No, I’m not."

Xu Lin was slightly taken aback and replied.

It seemed the old man saw something extraordinary in him.

Xu Lin always felt he possessed a striking demeanor, unlike the usual compliments of being ’impressive’ or similar blandishments, which were mere flattery – in Xu Lin’s case, it was a true reflection.

"You should enter politics and become a pillar of the nation!"

He said.

As soon as Xu Lin entered, the Qi Tun Shanhe aura automatically triggered.

So, for the old man, or rather Pei Danqing’s great-grandfather. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

What did he see?

He saw a king, striding like a dragon or a tiger, capturing attention instantly.

Such grand charisma – in his over a century of life, filled with epic experiences, he had rarely encountered anyone like this.

Suddenly, his entire being became animated.

Pei Danqing’s grandfather saw the same and felt the same within.

However, the stabilizing force here was his father, leaving no room for him to speak.

Great-grandfather stood up, leaning on his cane.

Pei Danqing’s grandfather quickly said, "Dad, be careful."

"I’m not yet at death’s door, what’s there to be careful about? Timidity never leads to greatness!"

He scolded, rendering the other speechless.

Then, he walked towards Xu Lin.

Seeing him, Xu Lin noticed he wore a black Tang suit and stood about 1.8 meters tall.

At such an advanced age, he was still 1.8 meters tall; when younger, wasn’t he over 1.9 meters?