Chapter 119: Chapter 118
"It's fine, I'm okay."
Just like in the original plot, Ren Tingting had a kind heart.
While Ren Tingting was forgiving, some men were particularly petty.
"What are you guys good for? You can't even carry a sedan chair properly? What's the use of having you?"
The one scolding the chair carriers wasn't Old Master Ren but a slightly overweight man.
This man had a middle-parted hairstyle, wore glasses, and looked like a traitor!
His name was Ah Wei, the town's security chief, and Ren Tingting's cousin. He liked Ren Tingting and had always wanted to marry her.
Though Ah Wei was scolding the chair carriers, his eyes were vigilantly fixed on Chen Ye.
Chen Ye's appearance and demeanor were exceptional, and seeing his cousin's reaction made Ah Wei feel threatened!
"Ah Wei, that's enough!"
Old Master Ren finally spoke, clearly displeased with Ah Wei's behavior.
Scolding servants in public would only make the Ren family look bad.
Then, Old Master Ren walked up to Chen Ye, cupping his hands and smiling, "Thank you, young friend, for saving my daughter just now… Tingting, come over and thank him properly."
Old Master Ren was so polite to Chen Ye because he saw that Chen Ye had an extraordinary bearing. Plus, with Chen Ye dressed in a neat Western suit (actually modern casual wear), he thought Chen Ye might be from a prominent family, perhaps a young master from a wealthy household.
Hearing her father's words, Ren Tingting's face turned slightly red. She walked over, bowed, and said, "Th-thank you…"
"It was nothing, don't worry about it," Chen Ye replied with a smile.
Old Master Ren then invited him, "This is not the best place to talk. Why don't you come to my residence for a chat?"
"That sounds good. I wouldn't want to impose!" Chen Ye replied politely.
He had staged the heroic rescue just to get into the Ren residence.
"Please, young friend, this way!"
"You're the elder; after you!"
"Haha, together then…"
Seeing his uncle inviting this pretty boy home, Ah Wei became anxious. But in Renjia Town, Old Master Ren had the final say, and Ah Wei didn't dare to speak out. He could only glare at Chen Ye with undisguised malice.
Chen Ye smiled calmly, unbothered by Ah Wei's hostile glare.
If he wanted to, he could kill Ah Wei as easily as crushing an ant.
...
At the Ren residence.
Chen Ye and Old Master Ren sat in the living room, drinking tea and chatting.
For some reason, Ren Tingting also joined them...
And where Ren Tingting went, her cousin Ah Wei was sure to follow...
So what was supposed to be a conversation between two people turned into a gathering of four!
"By the way, I haven't asked your name, young friend?" Old Master Ren asked with a smile.
"My surname is Chen, and my given name is Ye."
Since this was a personal instance with no other Reincarnators involved, Chen Ye could do as he pleased. Using his real name didn't matter at all.
"Young friend Chen, you don't seem to be from around here?" Old Master Ren probed.
Chen Ye smiled and nodded, "Indeed, I'm not. I've been living abroad. This time I came back to see the homeland's beauty and to serve my country!"
With his disguise skill, Chen Ye could lie through his teeth without batting an eye!
Ren Tingting's eyes lit up upon hearing this and quickly asked, "So, do you know any foreign languages?"
"If you mean English, yes, I do!" Chen Ye replied.
He wasn't lying. His English was now at a "proficient" level, good enough for regular conversation.
"That's wonderful!"
Ren Tingting's beautiful eyes sparkled as she glanced at Chen Ye and then turned to her father, "Dad, I've always wanted to study abroad but couldn't find a teacher who knew English…"
She blushed, realizing how obvious her implication was.
Chen Ye smiled slightly.
Knowing the plot, he knew that in the original story, Ren Tingting was quite interested in Western things. So, he deliberately made up the story about being an overseas Chinese.
It wasn't her fault for admiring foreigners. At that time, Westerners were powerful and represented progress. Most of the country's people were still struggling with poverty.
Old Master Ren glared at his daughter but, out of love, decided to grant her wish.
"Young friend Chen, my daughter wants to learn English. Would you be willing to teach her? As for the tuition… you can rest assured, I will not shortchange you," Old Master Ren offered with a smile.
His quick agreement came from seeing Chen Ye's good manners and high quality, making it obvious he wasn't an ordinary person.
Had he been someone dubious, Old Master Ren would have sent him away long ago!
Old Master Ren's proposal was exactly what Chen Ye wanted.
So, he agreed, "Since you've invited me, I gladly accept. I just hope Miss Ren won't find my teaching inadequate!"
Just as Ren Tingting was about to speak, Ah Wei, who was beside her, couldn't hold back any longer. He hurriedly said, "Uncle, this guy is a stranger. How can you let him teach Tingting English?"
His words were blunt and disrespectful.
Before Chen Ye could respond, Ren Tingting, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, became furious, "Cousin, how can you be so rude to my teacher? Apologize to him right now!"
"T-teacher…?"
Ah Wei felt a pang in his heart!
They hadn't even formally acknowledged the teacher-student relationship, yet his cousin was already calling this pretty boy her teacher and wanted him to apologize?
"Enough, Ah Wei, stop causing trouble!" Old Master Ren said calmly.
Ah Wei felt even more aggrieved but didn't dare go against Old Master Ren.
His position as the head of security was bought by Old Master Ren. How could he dare say no to him?
Old Master Ren glanced at the sky and said, "It's getting late. Time for lunch… Mr. Chen, let me host you today. I know a Western restaurant with very authentic cuisine. I'm sure you'll like it!"
Since Chen Ye had become his daughter's teacher, Old Master Ren started addressing him as "Mr. Chen."
Hearing this, Chen Ye's eyes flashed.
He understood that this lunch was Old Master Ren's test for him.
Clearly, Old Master Ren wasn't as kind and gentle as he seemed!
It made sense. Without some shrewdness, how could he maintain such a big family?
Compared to Ah Wei's impulsiveness, Old Master Ren was much more sophisticated!
"Thank you, Old Master Ren, for your generosity!"
Chen Ye agreed readily.
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