Chapter 5

Listening to these words, Old Master Gao's face turned somewhat stiff. Originally very happy today, he was now quite displeased. He stared at Chen Xuan and said, "Young man, who are you? The Gao family doesn't seem to have invited you to the birthday banquet, right?"

"My name is Chen Xuan, from Taiping Village," Chen Xuan emphasized again. Although he disliked the old man's condescending attitude, he endured it for the sake of his future bride. "By the way, my master's wife is called Lin Suyi. Old Master Gao should remember her, right?"

Old Master Gao didn't pay much attention at first, but when he heard the name Lin Suyi, his expression subtly changed.

"Hmph, what Lin Suyi or Bai Suyi, Chen Xuan, is it? We aren't familiar with you, so you can skip the birthday wishes. Take your gift and leave our Gao family," Gao Wenbang sneered.

Gao Wenbang's wife, Wu Lili, also said, "I don't know where this country bumpkin comes from, but he actually wants to connect with our Gao family. Does he even know who he is? Can he even reach the threshold of our Gao family?"

Gao Meifeng, Old Master Gao's second daughter, stepped forward with a face full of mockery. "These days, there are people who recognize godfathers and godmothers, but I never thought someone would actually recognize kin. A common sparrow wants to become a phoenix. What a daydreamer."

Gao Xueqing, Old Master Gao's third daughter, added, "Perhaps some people are so afraid of poverty that they want to take a shortcut. But is our Gao family something that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can connect with?"

In front of many important figures from Dongling, the Gao family members made no effort to hide their mockery and disdain for Chen Xuan. Insulting words kept pouring out of their mouths.

The guests who came to wish Old Master Gao a happy birthday all watched Chen Xuan with a look of schadenfreude, as if they were watching a monkey show.

Hearing these words, Chen Xuan felt very annoyed. Damn, it seems that the people in his future father-in-law's family are all bad apples, each one wanting to ride on his head and defecate.

"Alright..." Old Master Gao slowly stood up from his seat, interrupting the Gao family's tirade against Chen Xuan. He stared at Chen Xuan coldly and said, "Chen Xuan, is it? Is Lin the Divine Doctor really your master's wife? Do you have any proof?"

Chen Xuan said, "My master's wife said that Old Master Gao once suffered from a serious illness, and she spent three days curing you. Before leaving, she also gave you a Heart Nourishing Pill."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Gao's expression didn't change. He said, "Since you are Lin the Divine Doctor's disciple, you do have the right to attend this birthday banquet. You can skip the gift and find a place to sit. Remember, everyone here is a big shot in Dongling. Don't offend them, understand?"

After saying this, Old Master Gao sat down again.

The guests all looked at Chen Xuan with a superior expression.

Have the right to attend?

Attend your sister, do you think I'm willing to come?

Chen Xuan rolled his eyes and stood still.

"What, do you have something else?" Seeing Chen Xuan's inaction, a hint of displeasure flashed across Old Master Gao's face.

Chen Xuan said, "Old Master Gao, I have another matter to discuss with your family today."

"Hehe, see, I knew this country bumpkin had a purpose for coming to our Gao family. This is called 'no news is good news,'" Gao Meifeng sneered.

Gao Xueqing said, "Our Gao family is wealthy and influential, a prominent family in Dongling. Some people, relying on a small favor they did for our old master, now want a return. They must be here for that."

Gao Wenbang said coldly, "Boy, although your master's wife once saved our old master's life, today is his birthday. I advise you not to be greedy. What do you want? Speak up."

"I don't want anything," Chen Xuan shook his head. But looking at the Gao family's arrogant faces, he really wanted to walk away. What the hell, as if he cares about this marriage contract.

With his charming looks that make all the women in Taiping Village, even the female dogs, swoon, does he have to worry about finding a wife in this life?

But he couldn't disobey his master's wife's instructions.

"What do you have to say?" Old Master Gao asked coldly.

Chen Xuan took a deep breath and said, "Does Old Master Gao remember the marriage contract you made with my master's wife back then?"

Marriage contract?

Everyone present was stunned. What marriage contract?

Even the Gao family members were confused.

"Did the Gao family make a marriage contract with someone else?"

"I haven't heard of it. Old Master Gao has one son and two daughters. Only his only son, Gao Wenbang, has a daughter. If there really was a marriage contract, wouldn't Gao Yao be betrothed to someone else?"

"That can't be. The Gao family is large and influential. The heir will definitely be Gao Yao. How many talented young men in Dongling are eyeing this flower!"

"What does this country bumpkin mean? If there really was a marriage contract, could the person be him?"

Hearing these words, Gao Yao's face turned sour. Marriage contract? Marry this country bumpkin? Impossible! What does he have that matches her?

The handsome young man beside Gao Yao's face turned green. He glared at Chen Xuan coldly. Competing for a woman, does this damn thing even have the qualifications?

"Old Master, what's going on? How can Yao Yao marry such a person?" Wu Lili asked sharply.

"Exactly, Dad, what does this country bumpkin from the countryside have that matches Yao Yao?" Gao Meifeng's eyes narrowed, and she glared at Chen Xuan coldly. "A toad dreaming of eating a swan. Look at yourself in the mirror. Country bumpkin, do you think you match Yao Yao? Do you have the qualifications to step into our Gao family's door? Dream on, thinking a sparrow can become a phoenix."

Gao Xueqing sneered, "Although our Gao family has no male heirs, it's not your turn, a useless country boy, to benefit from it. What are you, anyway? Get someone to throw him out. His presence here pollutes the air."

Hearing this, the Gao family's servants immediately moved forward.

"Wait..." Chen Xuan's face turned cold. As the leader of Taiping Village, when has he ever endured such humiliation? "I admit the Gao family's threshold is high, but do you mean to say that someone from the countryside can't marry a city girl?"

"Yes, not qualified. You, a country bumpkin, are even less qualified. Want to marry my daughter? What are you?" Wu Lili said with disdain.

Chen Xuan ignored these foul-mouthed women. In his eyes, these self-proclaimed high-and-mighty noblewomen were even worse than the widows in Taiping Village.

"Old Master Gao, what do you think?" Chen Xuan looked at Old Master Gao.

Old Master Gao's face turned somewhat gloomy. He didn't speak. He did indeed make a marriage contract with Lin Suyi back then. Lin Suyi saved his life, and her medical skills were extraordinary. To prevent his illness from recurring and to show gratitude, he insisted on making this marriage contract.

But over the years, the Gao family had grown and become a prominent family in Dongling. They could easily find a capable son-in-law to inherit the Gao family's lineage. So he had long planned to break this marriage contract and had almost forgotten about it. If Chen Xuan hadn't brought it up, he would have forgotten it completely.

"Grandfather, if there really is such a marriage contract, I don't agree," Gao Yao said proudly, looking at Chen Xuan. "I don't understand what gives you the nerve to bring up this marriage contract with our Gao family. You're just a country bumpkin from the countryside. Do you think you have the qualifications to step into our Gao family's door? Before you bring up this marriage contract with our Gao family, why don't you look at yourself in a mirror? To be blunt, you're not even as good as a beggar on the street. Understand?"

Chen Xuan was amused by Gao Yao's words. Damn, are city girls all so conceited? Is he, a country boy, really so worthless in their eyes?

"What do you mean?" Chen Xuan smiled sarcastically at Gao Yao. This woman is beautiful, but her ugly face is much worse than the simple and honest Wang widow in the village!

"You don't match me!" Gao Yao replied coldly.