Novel Full Chapter 1158 453: Lord Ruyu (Part 2)
After all, it’s a matter of Qi Family’s reputation.
So, upon learning that Qi Shengxuan had come to visit, Su Mo didn’t slack off and immediately asked Fu Han Yuan to invite him into the living room.
After tidying up a bit with Yang Xiaoyun, they went out to meet the guest.
When they came out of the room, Ximen Huai was still sitting in the courtyard, waiting in vain.
Shangguan Jingjing should have awakened by now, but she still didn’t want to see him.
No one could help with this matter, so after exchanging a glance, Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun both shook their heads and stepped into the living room.
Then they discovered that Qi Shengxuan wasn’t alone.
There was a young lady beside him.
The girl was young, with a striking resemblance to Qi Shengxuan, her eyes were exceptionally lively, full of agility and transformation.
Seeing Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun arrive, Qi Shengxuan immediately stood up and slightly cupped his hands:
“Hero Su, I apologize for this presumptuous visit, please forgive me.”
Su Mo laughed heartily:
“Senior, you’re too polite, I was merely staying here and should have paid my respects earlier.
“However, upon hearing yesterday that you weren’t on Tianqi Island, I dismissed the thought.
“I hadn’t expected you to come in person today, which is quite a lapse on my part.
“Please, have a seat.”
After exchanging some courteous words, Su Mo introduced Yang Xiaoyun to Qi Shengxuan, and everyone took their seats as host and guest.
The young lady beside Qi Shengxuan turned out to be his daughter, named Qi Nian.
Having heard that Hero Su from Longmu Island was now staying at the Qi Mansion, she insisted on coming to meet him.
Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun, upon hearing this, showed a slight change in expression.
Lord Ruyu, even in middle age, remains handsome.
His hair is neatly styled, held in place with a Jade Crown, and his three strands of beard are uniformly even.
His face shows no signs of aging.
The faint air of worldly wisdom in his eyes instinctively arouses curiosity about what this man has experienced.
This is a man who, despite his age, can still capture a woman’s heart.
Truly deserving of the title Lord Ruyu.
But…it is said he hasn’t married.
Where did such a grown daughter come from?
This has not been heard of, leaving Su Mo a bit surprised.
Yet, it was not the time to show it too obviously.
He merely nodded slightly and said with a smile:
“Unexpectedly, even the modest reputation of Longmu Island draws such attention, it truly makes me ashamed.”
“Hero Su, why say this?”
Qi Shengxuan spoke gently, his voice smooth:
“On Longmu Island, to turn the tide and save so many comrades of Jianghu.
“Such deeds indeed inspire great admiration.
“At Hero Su’s age, I was still an unworthy son at home.”
Upon hearing this, Su Mo couldn’t help but shake his head, disagreeing in his thoughts.
Qi Shengxuan is by no means simple, mature early in youth, always mindful of limits, yielding in all matters, which tells something.
Humility in one breath, and flattery in another, both exchanged informal chats, speaking of inconsequential matters.
Qi Nian, who claimed to be quite curious about Su Mo, stood aside for a while and started getting impatient.
She whispered a couple of words to Qi Shengxuan.
Qi Shengxuan’s brows lightly furrowed:
“It’s not appropriate.”
Su Mo opportunely asked:
“Does Miss Qi have a matter?”
“Ah…”
Qi Shengxuan sighed: “This child’s disposition is unstable. She professed admiration for Hero Su and wanted to come over to see, but now grows intolerant and wishes to sit in the courtyard.”
“Hahaha.”
Su Mo chuckled: “What’s difficult in that? Miss Qi can freely do as she pleases. Why not, shall I let my wife accompany you for a walk?”
“Ah?”
Qi Nian hastily shook her hands:
“No need, no need, thank you, Hero Su, but I’ll just sit at the door.”
“Hmm.”
Su Mo nodded: “This poses no problem.”
Hearing Su Mo say this, Qi Shengxuan nodded: “If so, then you may go, but remember to keep your manners.”
“Yes.”
Qi Nian agreed, excused herself to Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun, and turned to leave the room.
Qi Shengxuan watched his daughter’s back, then turned back and sighed deeply.
Su Mo’s mind stirred slightly, smiling as he asked:
“Why does the senior sigh?”
“Hero Su…”
Qi Shengxuan glanced at Su Mo, smiling as he said, “No need to call me senior, if you hold me in regard, just call me brother.”
“Cough, cough…”
Yang Xiaoyun, in the midst of drinking tea, suddenly coughed repeatedly upon hearing this.
Su Mo felt somewhat awkward as well.
Considering that Qi Shengxuan is Wei Ziyi’s maternal uncle, how could he call Qi Shengxuan brother, and subsequently, how could Wei Ziyi relate to him?
However, though Qi Shengxuan’s manner was carefree, his gaze was rather determined.
At this point, Su Mo refrained from mentioning Wei Ziyi.
Otherwise, Qi Shengxuan’s intent in this visit might easily succeed.
Su Mo simply laughed: “If that’s the case, then as Brother Qi wishes.”
A notion of amusement mingled in his mind.
Qi Shengxuan, upon hearing this, rejoiced greatly, smiling as he said:
“Good brother!”
At this point, his voice paused, and he sighed again:
“Where the loyal Brother Su asked why I sighed earlier, it is because seeing Nian’s back made me think of a relative.”
“A relative?”
Su Mo asked knowingly.
Qi Shengxuan nodded gently: “My elder sister… When she left home, she was about the same age as Nian. Now separated for decades, I know not where she is, nor if she is dead or alive.”
At this point, his gaze fixed upon Su Mo.