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"Heh heh, I'm afraid today won't work." Ren Yan, who had absorbed much from her environment since childhood, understood the implied meaning in Young Master Zhou's words and shook her head, "I have many matters to attend to today for Grandfather's birthday banquet."

"That's truly a shame," Young Master Zhou shrugged, a look of regret on his face.

Ren Yan winked at him and said, "Young Master Zhou, we've arrived, please come in."

As the two walked into the room, they were immediately struck by the sight of the two other individuals inside, and they paused for a few seconds.

Ren Yan's attractive brows furrowed as she said, "This is Mr. Zhou of Jindu, Ren Li, you and your people haven't left yet? This room is prepared for Mr. Zhou."

Li Xiaoyao stood on the balcony, his back to her; Ren Yan could only see his silhouette.

Ren Li had no fondness for Ren Yan; she relied on her status as the direct granddaughter of the Family Head and never showed him respect. Even the treasured medicine she obtained from Medicine God Valley, she claimed the credit for herself.

However, today, Li Xiaoyao had come, and by the evening's birthday banquet, the Family Head would certainly thank Li Xiaoyao properly. At that time, he would also be able to hold his head high in pride.

"I'm sorry, Ren Yan," Ren Li spoke indifferently, "This room has been prepared for Mr. Li, so please take your Young Master Zhou and stay at a hotel outside."

"Ren Li, do you know who you are talking to?" Ren Yan was furious, she had never seen Ren Li dare to talk back to her like this. This was truly a first.

Ren Li said, "This is Mr. Li, you should remember him, I presume."

"Mr. Li?" Ren Yan sneered, "What Mr. Li? With your status, the people you know are all third-rate. Ren Li, take your friend and leave immediately, or I won't hesitate to inform Grandfather. But by then, things won't be so simple."

"So what if you tell the Family Head," Ren Li's eyebrows arched, "Even the Family Head has to treat Mr. Li with reverence upon meeting him, and not for anything else but because Mr. Li once saved the Family Head's life."

If we were to speak in terms of seniority, the Family Head was also Ren Li's grandfather, though he was from a collateral line, generally referred to simply as Family Head.

"Ren Li, what nonsense are you spouting?" Ren Yan was on the verge of exploding.

At that moment, Li Xiaoyao slowly turned around from the balcony and said, "It seems the Ren Family is not very welcoming towards me."

This indifferent voice was very familiar. Ren Yan looked over, and as she saw the resolute profile of Li Xiaoyao, a stream of information rushed into her mind about the occurrences in Medicine God Valley, becoming rapidly clearer.

"It's you!" Ren Yan's beautiful pupils contracted swiftly, and she couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, her pretty face full of disbelief.

Li Xiaoyao, the man who had demonstrated remarkable prowess in Medicine God Valley, why had he come?

A multitude of thoughts flooded Ren Yan's mind. What exactly did this extremely dangerous man want by appearing in the Ren Family at such a time?

"Mr. Li's visit graces our household, naturally, the Ren Family is welcoming," Ren Yan forced a strained smile and said, "Ren Li, make sure to take good care of Mr. Li. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."

"Young Master Zhou, I'm sorry, you'll have to make do with a hotel," Ren Yan said apologetically.

Curiosity sparked within Young Master Zhou as he glanced at Li Xiaoyao, feeling a sense of familiarity. Hearing Ren Yan's words, he was inwardly surprised. Who exactly was this man, and could he possibly hold a higher status than himself?

Young Master Zhou was no fool, and from Ren Yan's demeanor, it was clear that the other party's status was extraordinary. Although he was somewhat annoyed, he understood the situation and nodded his head, then left the room with Ren Yan.

As soon as they were gone, Ren Li immediately said with a look of apology, "Mr. Li, I am so sorry. Please don't take offense at her behavior."

Ren Li was genuinely afraid of Li Xiaoyao getting angry; he had witnessed firsthand what happened when Li Xiaoyao was angered. If he were to lose his temper on the day of the birthday banquet, not even the entire Ren Family would be able to bear the consequences.

Li Xiaoyao smiled and said, "Ignorance is not a sin, it's okay, you go about your business. I'll rest for a while."

...

After Ren Yan left, her expression kept changing, looking unsettled. Seeing this, Young Master Zhou couldn't help but ask curiously, "Was the person who just left very influential?"

"Yes, they're a very formidable person." Ren Yan replied with an apologetic smile, "Young Master Zhou, I'm sorry, but I may not be able to personally escort you to the hotel anymore. I have a very important matter to attend to right now."

"No problem, I can go by myself. You take care of your business." Young Master Zhou didn't mind, but his curiosity about Li Xiaoyao's identity grew. Ren Yan before him was a formidable woman. From the information he had received, this Ren Yan was a young person heavily cultivated by the Ren Family. Had it not been for her being a woman, she very well might have become the next Family Head.

This showed just how strong Ren Yan's personal abilities were.

Yet, even such an outstanding woman seemed to lose her soul after meeting that man.

After Young Master Zhou left, Ren Yan immediately turned and headed for the parking lot, driving to the racecourse.

Once the elder recovered from his illness, he began to engage in many pastimes he had previously not indulged in. According to his theory, life is short; one should enjoy good food, drink, and entertainment to the fullest, as money can never be earned out in its entirety.

Now that he had a rare second chance at life, he couldn't treat himself poorly.

Betting on horses and watching underground boxing had become some of the few goals the elder now had.

Ren Yan parked her car outside the racecourse and after asking a staff member, she made her way through the crowded throng to the seats under the sunshade in the front.

The elder wore sunglasses and was chatting with a few friends, his eyes constantly on the galloping horses on the field below.

"I'm betting on number 17, War God Unmatched," the elder stated.

"Heh, I actually think number 18 will win," a friend by his side said.

"Grandpa," Ren Yan approached and called out.

The elder turned around, and upon seeing Ren Yan, a loving smile appeared on his face, "Yan Yan, what brought you here? Have you finished your business?"

Ren Yan managed a slight smile and stood beside him, saying, "There's something I need to discuss with you."

The elder grunted in acknowledgement, not really paying it much heed, and said, "Wait a minute, it's about to start."

As the starter gun went off at the racecourse, several horses burst out of the gates and raced away.

The elder focused on number 17, shouting along with the crowd betting on the horses, "Go, go, go!"

Ren Yan opened her mouth but swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue.

After all, since he was right there, a few minutes more or fewer didn't really matter.

Number 17 won the race with a definitive lead, and the elder laughed joyously, telling the people beside him, "I told you to bet on number 17, you see, wasn't I right? First place!"

The others shook their heads but didn't seem too downhearted; being wealthy, they didn't care about the small loss.

The elder turned and asked, "Hmm, Yan Yan, what were you saying just now?"

Ren Yan said, "Grandpa, there's something we need to discuss. There are too many people here; let's go down and talk."

"Alright, let's go down then," the elder agreed, standing up and walking away, his stride firm, not at all resembling that of a septuagenarian man.

Several bodyguards followed closely, escorting him out of the racecourse and into the resting area.