Chapter 75: Chapter 74
-Noon-
Everyone gathered at the restaurant once again. This time, Chen Ye was treating. Jiang Tao was so excited that he could hardly hold his chopsticks steady. To sit at the same table as the school flower was something he had never dared to dream of.
Chen Ye, on the other hand, seemed quite natural. In his eyes, Wen Xingyi was indeed very pretty, not any less attractive than General Lin Mei. However, she was still just a young girl. The girls noticed the difference between Chen Ye and Jiang Tao, finding Chen Ye's calm demeanor even more appealing.
The meal was very enjoyable, especially for Jiang Tao. After eating, the girls wanted to go shopping before heading back. With the final exams approaching, the teachers had loosened their grip on the senior students, allowing them more freedom.
Seeing the girls wanted to shop, Jiang Tao considered joining them but decided against it when he saw Chen Ye leaving. Reluctantly, he followed Chen Ye.
"Chen, why didn't you stay with them?" Jiang Tao asked.
"I'm not interested," Chen Ye replied.
"Damn, now I know why you're single!"
"And it seems like you have a girlfriend?"
"…"
Back at school, Chen Ye didn't head to the classroom but instead walked towards the teachers' building.
"Where are you going, Chen?" Jiang Tao asked.
"I'm asking for leave!"
Chen Ye intended to buy some gold and silver jewelry and other betrothal gifts to formalize his relationship with Lin Mei that night.
The leave request went smoothly. Chen Ye used the excuse that he had hit his head when the bus fell into the river and was feeling dizzy. His homeroom teacher immediately approved.
Chen Ye then left school and went on a shopping spree at the mall. Besides gold and silver jewelry, he bought various modern crafts, packing several large bags full. He even bought a watch as a small gift for Commander Shao, considering that Shao could be seen as his future father-in-law if things went well with Lin Mei.
This shopping spree cost Chen Ye over two hundred thousand yuan!
Before midnight, Chen Ye stored everything he had bought in his personal storage. Then, as soon as it struck midnight, he entered the Reincarnation Space and had the system send him to his personal world.
**In the "Great Wall" world.**
When Chen Ye appeared out of thin air again, the soldiers on duty were no longer as surprised.
"Mr. Chen, you're here!"
Before Chen Ye could ask, the soldier reported proactively, "General Lin is training the Crane Army on the drill ground."
Chen Ye couldn't help but knock the soldier on the head lightly, saying, "I didn't ask where General Lin is! Where's Commander Shao?"
The soldier rubbed his head and chuckled, "The commander is in the council hall, reading an imperial decree sent by the court!"
"Oh?"
Chen Ye was slightly surprised but thought it made sense that the court's rewards should have arrived by now.
He then proceeded to the council hall.
Upon entering, Chen Ye saw a joyful Commander Shao and the others, along with a young man in official attire.
"Mr. Chen, you came at the right time!"
Seeing Chen Ye, Commander Shao smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, this is Special Envoy Shen from the Privy Council."
"Envoy Shen, this is Mr. Chen Ye, the hero who saved everyone by single-handedly capturing the Taotie King!"
"Oh?"
Envoy Shen was startled, then respectfully bowed, "So you are Mr. Chen. You are indeed a rare talent. His Majesty has always wanted to meet you."
In the original plot, this envoy had been very arrogant. His respectful attitude toward Chen Ye now was because he had heard rumors that Chen Ye might be from the immortal realm.
Chen Ye smiled, "I brought some special items from my hometown to share with everyone. Since Envoy Shen is here, you are welcome to take part as well!"
With that, Chen Ye began taking out the items he had bought from his personal storage, making it appear as if he conjured them from thin air.
This magical display left Envoy Shen so stunned that he nearly knelt in awe.
"Immortal!"
Seeing Shen's astonished expression, Chen Ye laughed inwardly. He had purposely shown this trick to intimidate Shen, who in the original plot was difficult to deal with and treated others, even Commander Shao, with disdain.
Since Lin Mei still had to live here, Chen Ye didn't want anyone troubling her.
Chen Ye then took out the beautifully packaged gift boxes, handing one to each person. Modern crafts' packaging looked exceptionally high-end to these ancient people.
"Come on, everyone gets one. Don't refuse or feel it's beneath you," Chen Ye said with a smile.
Envoy Shen wiped his hands before carefully accepting the box, exclaiming, "Mr. Chen, how could I disdain such a precious gift?"
Following Chen Ye's guidance, everyone opened their boxes to find a wristwatch inside. It wasn't expensive, only a few hundred yuan each, but it was very exquisite.
The most impressive part was that the watch's time numbers were represented by ancient Chinese characters for the twelve traditional time periods: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai.
Seeing this, Chen Ye had thought the watches were perfect gifts for these ancient people.
"What is this?" Commander Shao couldn't help but ask.
"It's a watch to keep track of time!" Chen Ye demonstrated how to use it. "Look at the dial in the middle. The characters represent the twelve traditional time periods. Once set, it follows the sunrise and rotates, making it convenient to check the time."
The group quickly understood the watch's function and its enormous value. Envoy Shen, wearing the watch on his wrist, couldn't help but exclaim, "This is truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship!"
Commander Shao and the others were also in awe, cherishing their watches. Many even thought of passing them down as family heirlooms.
Chen Ye laughed and, as if remembering something, took out another watch gift box and handed it to Envoy Shen. "This is for the emperor. Please pass it on for me."
He had bought a few extra watches, just in case.
Envoy Shen accepted the box with both hands and asked, "Why doesn't Mr. Chen deliver it personally? If you do, His Majesty would be greatly pleased and would surely reward you heavily."
Chen Ye shook his head, interrupting Shen. "I can't stay long in this world, so I can't go to Bianliang."
"Is that so?"
Envoy Shen looked at Commander Shao and the others, who all nodded in agreement, so he dropped the subject.
Chen Ye then took out several more gifts, distributing them among the group. This time, it was telescopes, which were even cheaper.
To ensure his future father-in-law's satisfaction, Chen Ye had put a lot of thought into these gifts.
Seeing more gifts, Envoy Shen was delighted and asked curiously, "What is this?"
"This is a telescope. It helps you see farther," Chen Ye explained with a smile.
The group tried the telescopes and was amazed at how clearly they could see distant objects.
Especially Commander Shao and the other military men, who immediately recognized the strategic advantage of such a tool.
"This device has the power of a thousand-mile eye, allowing us to see enemy deployments and predict their movements. In battle, having this is invaluable," Commander Shao said, deeply impressed.
Commander Shao, being shrewd, sensed that Chen Ye's generosity had a purpose. He smiled and asked, "Mr. Chen, with all these thoughtful gifts, you must have a request."
"Indeed!"
Chen Ye took out the betrothal gifts from his personal storage and said, "General Lin and I have a deep connection. I wish to marry her and seek your approval."
His wording was awkward and didn't follow ancient customs, but Commander Shao didn't mind, knowing Chen Ye was unfamiliar with their traditions.
Commander Shao and Strategist Wang exchanged smiles. Commander Shao said, "Since you ask, I will certainly approve."
Envoy Shen, understanding the situation, quickly added, "What a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect to attend a wedding here. Congratulations, Mr. Chen!"
"Thank you, Envoy Shen."
Commander Shao ordered, "Summon General Lin!"
"Yes, sir!"
A soldier went to fetch Lin Mei.
Chen Ye then took out a digital camera, smiling, "Let's take a photo together to commemorate this moment."
The group was puzzled.
"What do you mean by 'photo'?" Envoy Shen asked, curious.
"Commander, Envoy Shen, Strategist, and all the generals, please gather closer. Let's take a group photo."
Although they were confused, they followed his instructions.
Chen Ye set the camera's timer and joined the group, standing tall behind them.
"Click!"
A group photo was quickly taken.
When Chen Ye showed the photo to everyone, they were astounded. Envoy Shen, in particular, exclaimed repeatedly, "Is this some kind of sorcery? Has my soul been captured?"
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