After hanging up the phone, Xu Qingxin complained, "You man are such a liar, when did we prepare gifts?"
Chen Nan chuckled, "Is it too late to buy them now?"
"How many people are in your family?"
"What do Mom and Dad like?"
"What does Grandpa like?"
Xu Qingxin led Chen Nan towards the parking lot, "My father doesn't have many hobbies. He usually drinks tea and reads newspapers to cultivate his temperament."
"As for my mother, she's a bit vulgar. She likes playing mahjong, gold and jewelry, and expensive accessories."
"My grandfather likes antiques and calligraphy."
"My uncle doesn't live with us, so we don't need to prepare anything for them, right?"
Chen Nan smiled, "Why should we show favoritism? Regardless of how much money is spent, the etiquette must be followed!"
Xu Qingxin's face was full of embarrassment, "I don't know what they like either... Oh, my aunt is single and likes things like aromatherapy."
While talking, the two arrived next to a fiery red Ferrari LaFerrari. Chen Nan said, "I'll drive. I'll take you somewhere you haven't been before, and I guarantee we can buy everything in one go!"
"Hmph, I grew up in the capital. I'm very familiar with this place. How could there be anywhere I haven't been?" Xu Qingxin gave him a disdainful look.
Chen Nan opened the navigation, entered "Qingyou Tea House," and then followed the navigation route.
An hour later.
The Ferrari stopped in front of Qingyou Tea House.
Chen Nan led Xu Qingxin inside.
Ding!
A copper bell rang melodiously, and then a staff member in a qipao dress approached. "Hello, Mr. Chen. Is there anything we can help you with?"
"We'll need a lot of things this time. High-quality tea, jewelry, jade, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings..." Chen Nan rattled off a long list.
"Mr. Chen, are you here to stock up?"
A teasing voice followed.
Zhong Qiu walked down from the second floor, a faint smile on her face.
Zhong Qiu's appearance immediately gave Xu Qingxin a sense of crisis.
This woman was stunningly beautiful, with a graceful figure, elegant demeanor, and a kind heart.
Even Xu Qingxin felt a bit inferior in comparison.
Not to mention that she knew Chen Nan.
Chen Nan greeted her, "Miss Zhong is here too!"
"This is my shop, so of course, I'm here." Zhong Qiu looked at Xu Qingxin and extended her boneless right hand. "Hello, Miss Xu. It's a pleasure to meet you. I've admired you for a long time."
"By the way, my name is Zhong Qiu."
Xu Qingxin shook her hand briefly.
At the same time, a staff member brought the items Chen Nan needed. "Mr. Chen, please check if these items meet your requirements."
"These are five types of aged tea, all over a hundred years old, with each type exceeding two hundred years in age."
"This is an exquisite Tang Sancai."
"This is a jade bracelet worn by Empress Wu Zetian during the Tang Dynasty."
These three gifts were prepared for Xu Qingxin's parents and grandfather.
"And these four pieces of premium Hetian jade, with naturally formed patterns that have not been artificially polished."
These four jade stones were for Xu Qingxin's uncle and his family.
"This bracelet is made from ten-thousand-year-old agarwood, which can help to clear the mind and calm the nerves when worn."
Chen Nan examined everything, then looked at Xu Qingxin, "What do you think?"
Xu Qingxin said, "They are good, but aren't they a bit too valuable?"
"It's the first time visiting, so it should be formal," Chen Nan smiled and said, "Please pack these items for me, and calculate the total cost!"
Zhong Qiu said, "Two hundred million will suffice."
Xu Qingxin gasped.
Although she had guessed that the items would be expensive, she hadn't expected them to cost as much as two hundred million.
Thinking that Chen Nan had over 120 billion, she felt relieved.
This two hundred million was truly a drop in the ocean for him.
Afterward, the staff packed all the items and moved them to the car's trunk.
Fortunately, they were all relatively small items and could fit.
As Chen Nan and Xu Qingxin were leaving the tea house, Zhong Qiu also followed. She said, "Mr. Chen, can we talk privately for a moment?"
Chen Nan looked at Xu Qingxin. "You wait for me in the car."
Xu Qingxin nodded and went to the car.
"Miss Zhong, have you thought about what you want me to do for you?" Chen Nan asked proactively.
He still owed her three favors from when his mother was kidnapped by Jiang Ye and he found his mother's location at Qingyou Tea House. He had been keeping these favors in mind, eager to repay them all at once.
After all, leaving them unresolved was like a thorn in his side!
Zhong Qiu said, "You're right, I have indeed thought of my first condition."
"Please, go ahead."
Zhong Qiu: "It's nothing much, I just hope you will join the Guardians."
Chen Nan frowned. "May I know the reason?"
Zhong Qiu did not answer directly. "Have you met the Jia family?"
"Yes."
Chen Nan was not surprised by the Qingyou Tea House's capabilities, as Zhong Qiu had previously warned him to treat his mother and two younger sisters well.
She would surely know about the Jia family's matters.
"The Jia family must have told you about the collapse of hell, otherwise you wouldn't have sold your assets." She paused. "But there's one thing the Jiang family doesn't know."
"This catastrophe is also a great opportunity for cultivators in the mortal world!"
"Of course, you won't understand if I say too much."
"You just need to remember one thing: only by wielding the sword of justice can you go further!"
"And the Guardians can be considered the sword of justice!"
Chen Nan was confused, but he understood her general meaning. "You want me to fight for the country and for all the people in the world?"
Zhong Qiu smiled meaningfully. "When the sky falls, won't there be big men to bear it?"
Chen Nan said, "Actually, I don't need your reminder. I know what to do."
Zhong Qiu shook her head. "No, you don't. You know nothing. You have no idea what it means to join the Guardians versus being alone."
"Of course, if you join the Guardians, you will understand my meaning later!"
"Alright, I promise you. I will contact the Guardians later and join them." This was a favor he owed Zhong Qiu, and as long as it didn't violate the law or morality, he would fulfill it unconditionally!
As he walked to the Ferrari, Zhong Qiu's voice echoed again. "The first batch of prisoners has already escaped from prison. Be careful."
Chen Nan didn't know what she meant but didn't ask further.
Although he owed her a favor and respected her, he had to admit that this woman was very good at being cryptic.
It was like a constipated patient, speaking in a way that was not straightforward.
She didn't state things directly but made people guess her thoughts.
To be honest, chatting with such a person was very boring!
Putting away his scattered thoughts, Chen Nan drove the Ferrari away.
He felt inexplicably nervous thinking about visiting Xu Qingxin's relatives.
"I wonder if my future father-in-law and mother-in-law will make things difficult for me!"