usatvline Chapter 177 Interesting Father and Son
Chapter 177 Interesting Father and Son
In this huge courtyard, there stood a square-faced, serious-looking middle-aged man with his back to them.
He heard footsteps and turned around. He first nodded to Ji Wei, then looked at Xia Jin with a frown. His originally serious face became even more serious.
Before Ji Wei could say anything, Xia Jin changed his previous unfocused look and said seriously, "Father."
"Ah."
The head of the Xia family responded in a deep voice, and then said, "How indecent are you wearing? You should keep a low profile."
"Yes, father."
Xia Jin did not refute, but bowed his head and accepted it.
Seeing that he was so well-behaved, Patriarch Xia said nothing more.
The father and son know each other best. They both know that the other will not change, so it is useless to say anything.
"Yuanbao, who is this?"
The head of the Xia family simply focused his attention on Ji Wei.
This was the first time he saw his son bringing a friend to the Xia Mansion. According to Butler Wang, his friend seemed to be quite extraordinary.
"Father, this is my friend Ji Wei, from Xingyuan Town."
Xia Jin introduced.
Ji Wei clasped his fists and greeted: "Hello, Master Xia!"
"Hello."
Patriarch Xia nodded in response and looked at Ji Wei carefully. He felt that the features of this young girl looked somewhat familiar, but he could not remember where he had seen her before.
"Do you know Jiang Taiping?"
Although this was a question, Patriarch Xia's tone was very affirmative.
As early as the moment Ji Wei stepped into the yard, he felt the uniqueness of the girl's breath. After careful identification, he could tell that Ji Wei had practiced the "Jiang Breathing Method"
"Yes, Master Xia, Jiang Taiping is considered my great master."
Ji Wei answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Patriarch Xia looked at him carefully, his eyes full of appreciation, and nodded, "Not bad, it's great to be able to practice breathing techniques to perfection at this age. How long have you been practicing?"
"Almost a month." Ji Wei replied politely.
"Cough, cough, cough."
The head of the Xia family, who wanted to give some encouragement, was shocked by this answer and started coughing.
Xia Jin, who was standing aside, had a strange look in his eyes. He knew his father very well, and soon the expression on his face turned into worry and concern.
"Father, are you okay? Is it a relapse of an old injury?"
Xia Jin quickly supported his father and patted his back gently, and only stopped after the head of the Xia family stopped coughing.
"I'm sorry Ji Wei, my father was seriously injured when he killed Guiyi before and he hasn't recovered yet..."
Xia Jin looked apologetic and explained for his father.
"It's okay. I understand. Is Patriarch Xia in good health? Do you need…"
Before Ji Wei could finish her words, she was interrupted.
"Cough cough cough, it's okay, I'm fine, just a minor injury cough cough."
The head of the Xia family covered his chest and slowly stood up with the help of Xia Jin. However, his cough became more severe and his face turned pale.
This doesn't look like everything is alright.
Even Ji Wei could not have imagined that the prestigious head of the Xia family would actually pretend to be sick in front of the younger generation.
Xia Jin was also complaining in his heart: "Dad, my dad!! He was so exaggerated! He didn't look so weak even when he was beaten by grandpa."
The two were so close and related by blood. The Xia family master was already quite powerful, so he naturally sensed Xia Jin's thoughts. He glanced at his silly son and snorted in his heart: "I'll settle the score with you later!"
In this scorching hot summer, Xia Jin felt a chill on his back and his whole body, and he couldn't help shivering.
After a while, the coughing finally stopped. The surprise in the heart of the head of the Xia family had long faded away. He returned to his previous majestic appearance, and his expression was much softer than before.
"You have great talent. Practice hard at Dawn Academy. You will find what you want there."
"This junior will remember what Patriarch Xia said."
Ji Wei is very polite.
"You and Yuanbao are friends. Patriarch Xia is too distant. Just call me uncle."
The Xia family head spoke in a soft, even gentle tone, and there was a scary, slightly stiff smile on his face, the kind that would definitely scare a child to tears.
If other people saw this, they would be surprised.
When will the head of the Xia family, who is known for his iron-bloodedness, show such a gentle side?
Not to mention others, even Xia Jin was dumbfounded and couldn't help but complain in his heart: "Could my father be possessed by an evil spirit?"
But soon, he was sure.
"The only thing my silly son can show off in Dawn Academy is making money and providing information. If you need anything in the future, just come to him. Don't hesitate."
Patriarch Xia looked at his silly son with disdain.
Xia Jin was now completely certain that he was not possessed by any evil spirit.
Only a father would speak so rudely and call him a stupid son!
"Why am I so stupid? Half of the Xia family's wealth was earned by me."
Xia Jin complained quietly.
Unfortunately, no matter how quietly he spoke, he couldn't hide it from his father.
Patriarch Xia hit his head hard and looked at him unkindly.
"It seems like my stupid son hasn't been beaten for a long time."
Xia Jin was like a rabbit meeting a tiger, his hair standing on end and his brain constantly sending out warnings.
"It's over! That look! I'm afraid my dad is going to beat me up!!"
By the time he realized it, it was too late.
Xia Jingang had just taken a step and was about to run towards the gate, but the next moment, he suddenly felt as if he was lifted up by a powerful force, and his whole body was suspended in the air!
His eyes widened, his face filled with horror as he discovered that it was his father who had grabbed his collar with one hand and lifted him up in the air with ease.
At this moment, Xia Jin was like a helpless stupid dog, flapping his limbs in the air, but unable to break free from the restraints of the head of the Xia family.
"My dear Ji, my father and I have some important matters to attend to, so we will not see you off in person. Butler Wang will see you off."
After saying goodbye to Ji Wei with a smile, the head of the Xia family grabbed Xia Jin's collar and walked towards the hall.
Xia Jin turned back as he walked away, with a silly smile on his face, and shouted, "Ji Wei, see you at the beginning of the school term! Don't forget me if you get anything good in the future!"
He waved his hands vigorously and said goodbye to Ji Wei.
Ji Wei stood there, watching the father and son leaving, and couldn't help shaking her head and chuckling.
“This father and son are such an interesting couple.”
Soon, under the watchful eyes of Butler Wang, Ji Wei left the Xia Mansion carrying two boxes full of pastries.
She walked lightly and was in a good mood. Xiaoyu on her shoulder was eating pastries.
The man and the beast cast a shadow in the setting sun, which gradually went away.
……
On the street, the sun gradually sets and the lights come on.
"Ji Wei, where are we going now?"
Xiaoyu asked lazily after finishing her snack.
"I booked a luxury hotel on my phone, let's go there."
Ji Wei's hands were empty, and the box of pastries had already been put into the system space by her.
"There is still half a month left before school starts. What should we do next?"
Xiaoyu asked again.
"Tomorrow we will visit the spiritual chef introduced by the teacher, and the day after tomorrow we will go find someone else."
Obviously, Ji Wei had already made arrangements.
The man and the beast arrived at the hotel entrance while talking.
"This is the luxury hotel you mentioned?!"
Xiaoyu said this with gritted teeth.
Ji Wei was also stunned.
Right in front of them was a dilapidated hotel with a sign that was about to fall off, peeling walls, broken windows, and an air of decay that contrasted sharply with the bustling surroundings. The carpet at the door was so worn that its original color could hardly be seen.
"How could this be?! The sign on the software clearly says otherwise! It's very luxurious, and has a five-star rating. I spent thousands of dollars on it!"
Ji Wei couldn't believe that she had been cheated.
"You must have heard of the term 'photo fraud'..."
Xiaoyu's voice had a hint of coldness and a hint of death.