Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1406: Chapter 1268: Competitor? Rival in love?_2

Rich people’s homes, truly extravagant...

Finally, Mr. He led Bai Xiaosheng and the two others into a wooded courtyard.

The path was paved with bluestone, lush green grass spread out, and tall bamboo stalks surrounded the area.

In the distance stood a wooden pavilion.

At a glance, Bai Xiaosheng saw an elderly man and a young man seated inside the pavilion, conversing with each other. Behind both sat a solitary attendant.

Looking at the elderly man, Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but feel his heart tighten.

He guessed the elder’s identity—most likely Wei Xuelian’s grandfather, the previous Family Head of the Wei Family, and a figure who still held significant influence over familial affairs—Wei Tianhe!

Mr. He leaned toward Bai Xiaosheng and lowered his voice, ”That elder over there is our Sir Wei.”

This confirmed Bai Xiaosheng’s suspicion.

Mr. He led the way, heading directly toward the pavilion.

Bai Xiaosheng followed behind with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying trailing him.

As they drew closer, Bai Xiaosheng could see more clearly.

Despite being ninety years old, Sir Wei of the Wei Family had bright white hair but exuded vitality, stood ramrod straight, and still maintained well-kept skin, giving off an air of otherworldly grace.

”The old man is truly robust!” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but silently praise him in his heart.

Across from Sir Wei sat a young man around Bai Xiaosheng’s age. Judging by his posture, he seemed respectful, carrying himself with ease and humor in his conversation with the elderly man, without a trace of nervousness.

The young man’s bearing was remarkable, and his appearance was handsome and sharp.

Behind him stood a tall, sturdy man who appeared to be his attendant but stood motionless, like a rock or ancient pine tree.

In the attendant’s hand was a wooden box with an antique charm.

During their conversation, Sir Wei kept gesturing toward a couplet placed between them on the stone table, nodding frequently and smiling with delight.

Without needing to guess, Bai Xiaosheng knew it was the couplet he had written.

Seeing that the elderly man liked it, Bai Xiaosheng felt a bit relieved in his heart.

However, when he glanced at the young man across from Sir Wei, Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze suddenly sharpened.

Earlier on the mountain path, his ”brother-in-law” Wei Xueqi had mentioned.

There was a man here pursuing Xuelian—someone with a good family background and strong capabilities, his formidable competitor!

Could it be... him!

Bai Xiaosheng murmured to himself, feeling that he had likely guessed correctly again.

As Mr. He and Bai Xiaosheng’s group approached, Wei Tianhe and the young man stopped their conversation and looked over.

Their gazes simultaneously landed on Bai Xiaosheng.

Age ninety, yet Wei Tianhe’s eyes remained bright, glimmering with a calmness accumulated over the years and a tranquility born from enduring life’s storms.

Bai Xiaosheng, who had honed his observation skills and attentiveness through rigorous training, felt as though the elderly man’s faintly smiling gaze could see straight through him, leaving him utterly exposed.

”Sir Wei of the Wei Family is indeed formidable!” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but mentally exclaim, standing in respectful awe.

The young man’s gaze also carried an air of scrutiny, as if he were dissecting Bai Xiaosheng inch by inch, analyzing every gesture, posture, and expression.

”He’s observing my every move, my stance, my actions, my facial cues... This man is perceptive, an expert at deciphering human behavior.” Bai Xiaosheng suddenly realized and couldn’t help but feel startled, raising his guard mentally.

This rival sure seemed extraordinary!

”Sir, I’ve brought the young man over,” Mr. He said with a smile, respectfully reporting to Wei Tianhe.

Even in front of Wei Tianhe, the elderly servant maintained his long-adopted mode of address.

Wei Tianhe nodded slightly.

Mr. He withdrew courteously to the side.

”Greetings, Sir Wei!” Bai Xiaosheng hurriedly greeted the elderly man.

Wei Tianhe laughed and, after a thorough glance at Bai Xiaosheng from head to toe, nodded and beckoned him, ”Come in, child.”

With those words, the distance between the two instantly closed, easing Bai Xiaosheng’s mind.

Originally, he’d thought that the gates of rich, powerful families and noble clans were enormously high, with people inside looking down on others. Now, he realized that those with true cultivation and who’d held high positions were often amicable and approachable.

”Yes,” Bai Xiaosheng replied respectfully and, under Mr. He’s guidance, ascended the pavilion via the side steps.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying followed close behind.

Once up, Wei Tianhe smiled at Bai Xiaosheng and gestured toward the young man across from him, ”This is Luo Danlun from the Luo family, the grandson of an old dear friend of mine. You should get to know each other.”

The young man named Luo Danlun stood up with a smile and extended his hand toward Bai Xiaosheng, ”Luo Danlun.”

Bai Xiaosheng reciprocated with a smile and reached out to shake hands, ”Bai Xiaosheng.”

In such a scene, where two young men, possibly rivals in love, could interact harmoniously, it was certainly an amusing moment.

Wei Tianhe looked at the exchange with a cheerful expression and pointed to the seat beside him, ”Xiaosheng, sit over here. Just now, Danlun and I were discussing your calligraphy. To have your level of skill at your age is truly commendable!”

Wei Tianhe, after all, was a lover of calligraphy.

”It’s enough that Sir Wei likes it!”

Being addressed directly by the family elder made Bai Xiaosheng feel even closer to him. He was delighted and immediately walked over with a smile to take his seat.

”It flows like a great river, bold and unrestrained; yet its heart remains centered, its rhythm cohesive, never scattered. I am very fond of it!” Wei Tianhe personally picked up the couplet and handed it to Mr. He. ”Frame it and hang it in my study.”

”Yes,” Mr. He replied respectfully, gingerly taking the couplet and retreating with it.

Luo Danlun had been smilingly watching the scene unfold and continued to glance at Bai Xiaosheng with a subtle air of assessment.

When Bai Xiaosheng looked back, the other man responded with a pleasant smile, maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor.