Nonsense Talk Among Buddies

Right now, the more Zhuang Yong looked at Su Yang, the more pleasing he found him.

Moreover, through their chat over the past half hour or so, Zhuang Yong had gained a deeper understanding of Su Yang.

At such a young age, he already had many businesses of his own. Although he didn't ask for specific details, in his eyes, a young man like this was already outstanding.

Most importantly, Su Yang also possessed such miraculous medical skills, so Zhuang Yong was now very willing to let his daughter spend more time with him.

Whether they would end up together was one thing, but getting to know each other better would only bring them benefits and no harm.

Zhuang Mengli sat down next to Su Yang, poured a cup of tea, and said, "Give me your WeChat."

Holding a cigar in one hand, Su Yang picked up his phone with the other, opened WeChat, and pulled up his QR code. "Here, scan me."

Beep.

"Done."

"If you ever need my help with anything in the future, just ask," Zhuang Mengli said, turning her head to look at Su Yang.

"Alright, I won't hold back," Su Yang said with a wink and a smile.

"By the way, Little Su, earlier when you went to get the medicine, I heard my father say that Mengmeng went to look for you a few times before?"

Su Yang nodded. "Yes."

"Hey! You two, grandfather and granddaughter, have been keeping this from me the whole time, haven't you?" Zhuang Yong glared at Zhuang Mengli.

Zhuang Mengli pursed her lips and said, "Grandpa wouldn't let me tell you, what could I do?"

"Did your grandpa ask you to go?"

"Not exactly. I wanted to see for myself what kind of person this arranged fiancé of mine was."

"You! I also heard from your grandpa that you and Little Su got into a fight? How many times have I told you, you are a martial artist, don't just casually fight with people who don't know martial arts!"

Zhuang Mengli pouted and said, "Who said he doesn't know martial arts?"

"Oh?" Hearing this, Zhuang Yong turned to look at Su Yang with a hint of surprise. "Little Su also knows martial arts?"

Before Su Yang could speak, Zhuang Mengli chimed in, "Yeah, and he's quite capable. He barely managed to fight me to a draw."

"Oh? Is that so?" Zhuang Yong was somewhat surprised. It was one thing for Su Yang to have medical skills, but to actually know martial arts and be able to fight his daughter to a draw was truly something he hadn't expected.

Su Yang then added, "I wouldn't dare claim that. You didn't use your full strength at the time, while I was basically going all out just to barely tie with you. If you fought with your full strength, I definitely wouldn't be your match."

Zhuang Mengli turned and smiled. "Hehe, don't be so modest. Although my martial arts are a tiny bit better than yours, I can't compare to you when it comes to medical skills. Actually, I don't know the first thing about medicine."

Listening to their conversation, Zhuang Yong got a rough idea of Su Yang's strength. Being able to barely fight his daughter to a draw meant that this Su Yang was very well-rounded in all aspects. He definitely had to build a good relationship with someone like this.

He was now growing increasingly curious about the young man in front of him. "Little Su, let me interrupt for a moment," Zhuang Yong said.

"Go ahead, Uncle Zhuang."

"Listening to your conversation, you must also practice martial arts, right?"

"Mhm, yes."

"Not bad. There aren't many people who practice martial arts nowadays. But your martial arts are..."

Su Yang knew what Zhuang Yong wanted to ask, so he spoke up first, "Same thing, it was also taught to me by my master who doesn't wish to reveal his name."

"Oh, I see."

"Then your master is truly a profound expert. I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to meet the old gentleman in this lifetime," Zhuang Yong said deliberately.

Su Yang smiled and said, "Ah, my master doesn't like the secular world, and even I don't know where he lives in seclusion."

"Oh? How so?" Zhuang Yong asked curiously, and Guan Tianya, who was beside them, also leaned in to listen.

Seeing this, Su Yang started making things up. "I actually met my master by sheer coincidence. Anyway, when I was a kid, I ran into him under some special circumstances, and he said he wanted to take me in as his disciple."

"From then on, I followed him and learned medical skills and martial arts for two years, and then he said he wouldn't see me anymore."

"That... that's it?" Guan Tianya asked, stunned.

"That's it. If you want me to go into detail, I definitely couldn't finish in just a sentence or two. But that's the gist of it. So let alone you guys, I reckon even I won't be able to see the old gentleman again in this lifetime." After speaking, Su Yang let out a feigned sigh of regret.

"To teach such a terrifyingly talented person in just two years! Then wouldn't your master be..." A look of yearning appeared in Guan Tianya's eyes.

"Your master couldn't possibly be a legendary immortal, could he?" Zhuang Yong asked with a frown.

Hearing this, Su Yang almost couldn't hold back an eye roll. He rubbed his brow and thought to himself: 'Immortal my ass! Do you think this is a fantasy cultivation world? I was just making it up!'

"Uh... probably not. During the two years I apprenticed under him, I never saw him show off anything exaggerated, and he eats and uses the bathroom just like us, so he's definitely no immortal, hahaha."

"That's true, but it doesn't matter anyway."

Su Yang nodded and changed the subject, looking at Zhuang Mengli. "You must have learned your great skills from Grandpa Zhuang, right?"

Zhuang Mengli didn't hide it, nodding as she said, "Yes, both my dad's and my martial arts were taught by my grandpa."

"That's right. Actually, to tell you the truth, Little Su, I also know some superficial martial arts. My father was born into a martial arts family, but later, for certain reasons, he was forced to leave the family. After he left, he ventured out on his own, then became a soldier, and later had me. Because he practiced martial arts from a young age, he required all of us descendants, regardless of gender, to train from childhood."

"Oh, I understand." Su Yang nodded.

"Then Grandpa Zhuang's martial arts must be very powerful, right?"

Zhuang Mengli smiled. "Hehe, right now I'm the most powerful person in the Zhuang family."

"Oh, is that so?"

"If you don't believe me, you can ask my dad," Zhuang Mengli laughed.

Zhuang Yong looked at Su Yang and nodded. "It really is like that. There is a good saying: the new generation surpasses the old, haha."

"True. Actually, practicing martial arts isn't bad. It can strengthen the body and keep you fit, and you can also protect yourself if you encounter any unexpected situations."

"You're absolutely right about that, Little Su. Especially back when Mengmeng was little and didn't want to learn, I forced her to. Look at her now—whenever she goes out alone, no matter the time, I don't worry about her safety at all. If she runs into any danger, I'm more worried she'd just beat the other person to death." Zhuang Yong laughed heartily.

"Hahaha, exactly. Miss Mengli's martial arts... let's just say that even if ten of the world's top fighting experts teamed up to attack her, they still wouldn't be her match."

Hearing this, Zhuang Mengli pouted with pride and satisfaction. "That's an exaggeration, an exaggeration! It's better to keep a low profile. Also, don't call me Miss Mengli, it makes us sound so distant. Just call me Mengli or Mengmeng."

Su Yang nodded and smiled. "Okay, Mengli."

While they were chatting, sounds came from the kitchen not far away. Soon, a middle-aged woman who looked to be in her fifties came out carrying various plates of prepared food and set them up in the dining room next to the kitchen.

About half an hour later, Zhuang Yong stood up and said, "Dinner is ready. Everyone, please make your way to the dining room."