"Wh... What? Patriarch Xiao, what did you just say?"
At this moment, Lin Kaishan felt his breathing become difficult, thinking he had misheard.
The dignified Xiao family, one of the top ten aristocratic families in the Dragon Country!
Their Patriarch, Xiao Jianguo, had a sole granddaughter, a pearl in the palm of the entire Xiao family. Now, she was to choose a husband from within the Lin family?
Had he truly not misheard this matter?
"What? Patriarch Lin, do you think my daughter is not worthy of your son?"
Seeing Lin Kaishan's reaction, Xiao Jianguo frowned immediately.
He had personally come to the Lin family this time to arrange a marriage for his granddaughter.
"This... this... Patriarch Xiao, you mean you want my son to be your grandson-in-law?"
After receiving repeated confirmations from Xiao Jianguo, Lin Kaishan quickly clutched his chest.
He was truly worried if there was something wrong with his ears, or if he was dreaming right now.
His son was nothing but a playboy, spending his days indulging in debauchery.
Today was a good day for him to inherit the position of Lin family Patriarch, and his wayward son wouldn't even come to witness the ceremony.
But hearing Xiao Jianguo's tone now, he wanted his granddaughter, Xiao Yun, to marry his son!
If this were to happen, wouldn't he have a marital alliance with the Xiao family in the future?
More importantly, given Xiao Jianguo's status, he surely knew what kind of person his son was.
This meant that Xiao Jianguo, knowing full well that his son was a playboy who indulged in debauchery, was still willing to betroth his granddaughter to his son.
This was clearly seeing his potential and trying to win him over!
"That's right, Patriarch Lin. I heard your son is around the same age as my granddaughter."
"Why don't we let them get to know each other? If both parties are willing, how about we finalize this matter today?"
Xiao Jianguo nodded, a triumphant smile appearing on his face.
Long Xiaotian, Long Xiaotian, you think you're the only one with a granddaughter? Don't I have one too?
Now I'm taking the first step and settling the engagement. Even if the Long family arrives later, they'll only be second best, won't they?
They are all old families with thousands of years of history, so it's quite normal for a man to have a few girlfriends.
Aristocratic families are all about interests!
"Finalize this matter... today?"
Seeing Xiao Jianguo's anxious demeanor, Lin Kaishan became even more excited.
The more urgent the other party was now, the more eager they were to win him over!
It seemed he had underestimated his own potential!
To be personally courted by the Patriarch of the Xiao family, he would definitely become a fourth-grade alchemist in the future!
Even becoming a fifth-grade alchemist wasn't impossible.
After all, with Xiao Jianguo's status, he could certainly reach fourth-grade alchemists.
There were only two or three fourth-grade alchemists in the capital, and none of them had ever received such courtesy from Xiao Jianguo.
This meant that in Xiao Jianguo's eyes, his own potential as a third-grade alchemist was even higher than those fourth-grade alchemists!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have requested a marital alliance with him.
"What? Patriarch Lin, are you unwilling?"
Seeing that the Patriarch Lin kept zoning out, Xiao Jianguo became even more anxious.
He had deliberately rushed here before Long Xiaotian arrived to finalize things.
If he didn't quickly seal the deal now, when Long Xiaotian and others arrived, with his personality, he would surely make a scene.
By then, it would truly be too late!
"Willing, willing! Patriarch Xiao, you are too kind. To form an alliance with the Xiao family is the fortune of our Lin family, how could I possibly be unwilling?"
Lin Kaishan nodded repeatedly, feeling an immense surge of joy.
Especially seeing the envious gazes of the surrounding guests, Lin Kaishan felt a sense of elation.
"Good, then it's settled! Let the two young people meet now."
Upon receiving Lin Kaishan's affirmative reply, Xiao Jianguo became even more eager and continued to urge.
"This..."
"Patriarch Xiao, you know my son, he's not home right now. I'll call him to come back immediately, what do you think?"
Seeing Xiao Jianguo's impatient look, Lin Kaishan hesitated.
On such an important day, his scoundrel son was inexplicably not at home.
"It doesn't matter, geniuses are always unconventional. As long as Patriarch Lin agrees to this marriage, that's enough."
"As for the young people, they can get to know each other slowly!"
"However, Patriarch Lin, since I arrived first, no matter who comes to propose marriage later, please directly refuse them, alright?"
Hearing Lin Kaishan's words, Xiao Jianguo pondered for a moment, then made a suggestion.
His granddaughter, in terms of figure and appearance, was by no means inferior to that young lady from the Long family.
As long as this Patriarch Lin agreed to the marriage, that old scoundrel Long Xiaotian would definitely have no chance!
"Ah? Others are also coming to propose marriage?"
Hearing Xiao Jianguo's puzzling words, Lin Kaishan was taken aback, not understanding what he meant.
"No, no, no, Patriarch Lin, what I mean is, if anyone comes, please directly refuse them."
"If no one comes, then just pretend I didn't say anything, alright?"
Xiao Jianguo immediately corrected himself and instructed Lin Kaishan.
"Okay!"
Although he didn't understand what Xiao Jianguo was talking about, Lin Kaishan still agreed.
What a joke, to refuse the mighty Xiao family and ally with someone else, he must be out of his mind!
"Xiao Jianguo! You old scoundrel! Have you no shame!"
However, as soon as Lin Kaishan finished speaking, an enraged voice echoed through the surroundings.
"They're here! Patriarch Lin, remember what you promised me!"
Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Jianguo's lips curved into a slight smile.
"This is..."
At this moment, Lin Kaishan also heard the voice and his eyes widened.
Good heavens, this Xiao Jianguo was the legitimate Patriarch of the Xiao family!
And more importantly, not only was he the current head of the Xiao family, but he was also a Nascent Soul cultivator. Who in the entire Dragon Country dared to offend him lightly?
Yet the person speaking now directly called Xiao Jianguo an old scoundrel?
And accused him of having no shame?
What kind of status did one need to dare speak to Xiao Jianguo like this!
As Lin Kaishan was filled with confusion, a convoy of luxury cars slowly approached from a distance.
The license plate of the leading car made Lin Kaishan's pupils contract sharply.
"Capital, Long Family!"
Looking at the license plate, Lin Kaishan subconsciously swallowed.