Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1225 - 364: [Mental Realm of the Strong and Mental Realm of the Weak]

His demeanor, his mental realm, was completely different from Liu Jianshan of the Liu Family!

By the way, Liu Zhaoming, should also be considered to have the mentality of a weakling. His path, in fact, is similar to Mr. Yang Sr.

Not a brave pioneer or strongman, but one who follows the tide, cautiously seeking survival.

The history of the Yang Family is actually like this: they had some money, but in that era, in Port City where winds were surging and big shots were everywhere, the Yang Family was merely holding their ground. They relied on following and constantly changing whom they followed to ensure they wouldn’t become prey to other big shots in the game of survival.

They could even manage to get some leftovers with the big shots.

For the Yang Family, the mentality of the weak wasn’t wrong; it was even the most suitable path for them.

Because if Mr. Yang Sr. had had the mentality of a strong and brave pioneer, given the strength of the Yang Family, they couldn’t have sustained such a mindset.

If he had been aggressive and charging forward with a brave heart, perhaps the Yang Family would have long ago crashed like eggs against stones in that tumultuous era of Port City, becoming food for bigger sharks with not even scraps left.

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Suddenly realizing this in his heart, Chen Yan’s attitude towards Mr. Yang Sr. softened a bit. Probably with the intention of observation, he instead took the initiative to say a few more words to Mr. Yang Sr.

Even later, when Steward Liu came to report that dinner was ready, Chen Yan took on the role of host and courteously invited Mr. Yang Sr. to the dining room, also offering him the guest of honor’s seat.

During the meal, he also toasted Mr. Yang Sr. with a drink.

Then, he discreetly observed Mr. Yang Sr.’s reactions.

The surprise and delight revealed after he offered a bit of kindness despite the caution and politeness...

After dinner, Chen Yan personally escorted the Yang Family out.

Except for Lu Sisi, all the others, including Mr. Yang Sr., had left.

Actually, Lu Xiuting was quite willing to stay and exhibit her special relationship with Lu Sisi in front of the Yang Family.

But Chen Yan wouldn’t endlessly indulge her, deliberately ignoring Lu Xiuting’s looks, politely and unhurriedly escorting everyone out.

By the way, Mr. Yang Sr. did not come empty-handed today. The Yang Family servants accompanying him brought some gifts. They weren’t very expensive, just some manners for a first visit.

After seeing the Yang Family off, Chen Yan looked at Steward Liu, thought for a moment, and said: "You’ve had a hard day today; take your people and go back as well."

Steward Liu did not argue, only asked: "Then do you need me to bring people to serve again tomorrow?"

Chen Yan smiled: "No need, please convey my thanks to Mr. Liu Zhaoming when you return. I’ve troubled him today, and I’ll remember it."

The ever-scheming Steward Liu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, smiling delightedly and nodded: "To win your satisfaction, the young master would surely be very pleased."

Chen Yan hesitated slightly, then said, "I’ll visit Elder Zhong tomorrow night; please inform him for me. I’ll arrive promptly at six in the evening."

Steward Liu’s body shook!

Because before coming, Liu Zhaoming had carefully instructed him on two points.

If Mr. Chen was satisfied with the attitude, then the task was well completed.

If Mr. Chen also mentioned something else, that would be even more important and should be treated as a top priority!

Steward Liu immediately agreed without hesitation: "Alright! Before coming, the Patriarch had already emphasized this, so... tomorrow evening, the Liu Family will certainly prepare to welcome Mr. Chen’s arrival!"

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After Steward Liu left, he quickly returned to the Liu Family.

Both are on a mountain; actually driving up the mountain road isn’t very far.

Liu Zhaoming was already waiting at home. In his study, he was constantly making phone calls, giving orders remotely to his reliable subordinates, releasing outward news slowly according to plan, then controlling the media and news discourse.

Gradually, releasing positive news about the Liu Family, maintaining the best rhythm.

After Steward Liu returned and entered the study, Liu Zhaoming immediately stood up, addressing the ongoing phone call: "That’s it for now, I have something to attend to."

He quickly hung up the phone, staring at Steward Liu: "What did you find out?"

Steward Liu took a deep breath: "When leaving, Mr. Chen was very satisfied."

Liu Zhaoming nodded, letting out a long breath, but still looked at Steward Liu expectantly: "Is there anything else?"

Steward Liu looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Chen mentioned that he would visit Elder Zhong at six tomorrow evening."

Liu Zhaoming’s body also shook: "Did he, did he say that? Did he say he would visit me, or Elder Zhong?"

Steward Liu looked cautious and slowly said: "Mr. Chen’s original words were ’Tomorrow night I will visit Elder Zhong’; these are his exact words, I dare not misquote a single word."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhaoming seemed momentarily stunned, then his body suddenly relaxed as if the bones had been removed from him!

Instantly, it seemed that the weight of a thousand pounds pressed on him was completely lifted!

"Ha! Haha!! Hahahahaha!!!!!!"

Liu Zhaoming laughed heartily, feeling carefree and relaxed.

Steward Liu seemed puzzled, but Liu Zhaoming did not explain further, only waved him away.

After Steward Liu left, shutting the study door, Liu Zhaoming called: Success!!

At this point, he really believed it was successfully done!!

Even after today’s meeting in the restaurant, and after Chen Yan left, he did not dare to believe his father’s claim about an eighteen-month extension of life.

He wanted to believe but was worried, half-believing, half-doubtful...

Not until this moment, when Chen Yan said he would visit Elder Zhong tomorrow night...

Only then did Liu Zhaoming’s heart truly settle.

Coming tomorrow night also means that Chen Yan’s implication is clear: Elder Zhong will not die by tomorrow noon!

He will not die by noon, the end of his lifespan!

Tomorrow night, he will still be alive!

To continue living!!

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On the rooftop of the Zhong Mansion, there is a glass room.

It is said that Elder Zhong specially built it when setting up this mansion to observe the stars at night.

At this moment, Chen Yan was sitting in this glass room, with Lu Sisi in his arms.

In winter, the mountains are damp and cold at night, even in a place like Port City, at the southern edge of the continent, where daytime temperatures are high, but the nights in the mountains are still a bit chilly.

The glass room is large, about thirty square meters, with a circular fire pit built in the middle, made of fireproof quartz material.

At this moment, flames were flickering in the fire pit, with a specially designed structure that vented the smoke outside directly.

Sitting by the fire pit, one could feel the warmth of the flames without the interference of the smell of charcoal.

Chen Yan and Lu Sisi sat side by side on a soft and wide lounger, and after some quiet time, Chen Yan suddenly spoke: "Actually, if you want, I could change my attitude towards the Yang Family."

"Hmm?" Lu Sisi raised her head, looking at Chen Yan with confusion, then readjusted her position while leaning against Chen Yan: "Why do you suddenly bring this up?"

Chen Yan said: "What I meant was, I could actually be kinder to the Yang Family, warmer. Then show some skills, flex a bit, so they would value you more in the future. If you wanted to improve your relationship with the Yang Family, I could actually try my best to support you, let you be more recognized in front of them..."

Lu Sisi smiled, raised her hand to gently cover Chen Yan’s mouth. Well, actually she did it more playfully; she lightly pinched Chen Yan’s lips.

"I don’t need you to do these things for me," Lu Sisi softly said: "I... don’t have the intention of getting along with the Yang Family."

Chen Yan stopped speaking, but instead gently bit the girl’s finger, making Lu Sisi laugh and pull her hand back.

Then, a serious expression appeared on the girl’s face: "Chen Yan, I actually understand a lot of things very clearly in my heart..."

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