"Hmph! Sooner or later I will let that kid know who truly suits you." The youth, dressed finely, snorted coldly.

"Hehe! Chen Jun, we won't compete with you for Su Qing, but don't disappoint us. After all, Su Qing is the one we've played with since childhood, who's now become a charming beauty! If you fail, what face will we, the Five Young Masters of Flower City, have left?"

One of the youth with quite a scholarly appearance laughed. He was Zhao Zhixiang from the Zhao Family, whose father was an old subordinate of the Su Family and had now risen to the position of Minister of the Provincial Organization Department. However, compared to Chen Jun's family, there was still some distance, given that Chen Jun's father was Chen Lingyun, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Nanyue.

"Yes, Jun, don't disappoint us. Su Qing is a great beauty!" Sun Cheng, another of the Five Young Masters of Flower City, laughed, whose father also had a role in the provincial administration.

"We all support you," said Chang Xuanbai and Ma Bai, joining in the laughter.

"Alright, let's go inside. Today is the Elder's grand birthday celebration, don't embarrass us." Although Chen Jun was annoyed by Su Qing and Ye Hao being so close, he clearly understood that today marked the grand birthday of Elder Su, a leading figure in the Nanyue faction. Any adverse impression might have some impact on his father.

Su Jinyuan's move to the Central Hub is beyond doubt, but after Su Jinyuan leaves, the position of Party Secretary he vacates...

Thus, everyone is highly sensitive, with even the slightest unrest keeping them on edge; otherwise, the Party Secretary position could vanish.

When Ye Hao entered the Su estate, he marveled inwardly, thinking that the Su Family wielded true power. Those officials without influence, even if wealthy, wouldn't dare reside like Su Jinyuan due to the fear of inspection by the disciplinary committee.

But the Su Family is different. The Su Family has a legacy of over a hundred years, with this estate being built even before the founding of the country, carrying over a century of history. Even if the Central Hub's disciplinary committee wished to investigate, they'd have to consider the implications.

The estate was filled with jubilation, with many relatives by marriage attending, and Ye Hao could spot Zhuorong Town amidst the crowd.

Zhuorong Town was no longer the silent brooder he used to be; a troubled expression clouded his face. Ye Hao didn't know what troubled him but advised him to rest more and relax.

As noble guests gathered, an old gentleman with eyes gleaming occasionally was escorted out. His steps were unsteady, yet his wise gaze constantly reminded everyone present that despite his age, he remains a smart man.

The arrival of the old gentleman prompted everyone to rise and greet him.

Elder Su Chenhong of the Su Family, now eighty years old, has three sons and a daughter, with Su Jinyuan being the eldest, Su Jinli the second, Su Jinzhi the third, and Su Jinlian the fourth.

The family is full of officials, though the youngest daughter, Su Jinlian, did not pursue an official career, opting instead to leave the Su Family and enter business.

The need to disassociate from the Su Family stems from the fact that it is a family of officials, and someone from such a family entering business would spark gossip, leading to the necessity of severing ties...

Su Chenhong was helped onto the high platform, which was reserved for core members of the Su Family.

The attendees stood up to show their good intentions.

Su Chenhong laughed pleasantly, urging everyone to take it easy.

Ye Hao looked at Su Chenhong with some surprise, smiling to himself. This old man was quite the actor!

"Qingqing, what's with your grandfather?" Ye Hao deliberately asked.

"Grandpa has severe rheumatism, so walking is painful. He's only making an appearance today due to so many coming to honor his birthday; otherwise, people might think he looks down on them," Su Qing explained, then said, "Ye, let's go sit at the front."

"Should we? That's reserved for core Su Family members!" Ye Hao laughed.

"What's to fear, there are plenty of seats. Let's go grab three; it won't be a problem." Su Qing playfully pulled Ye Hao and Lin Ruyu by their hands to sit on the high platform.

Su Chenhong looked at Su Qing with some surprise. His usually shy granddaughter had brought a man in front of everyone?

Su Jinyuan saw Ye Hao coming over and walked over with a smile, "Hao, you've come?"

Su Jinyuan was very polite to Ye Hao because he had received a call from his old friend that morning, who was naturally Ye Tian. After Ye Tian mentioned how Ye Batian, Ye Hao's grandfather, was now doing, Su Jinyuan's thoughts started racing.

"Uncle Su, I heard it was the Elder's grand birthday today, so I came to wish him happiness as great as the southern mountains," Ye Hao laughed.

"Hehe! Just saying won't be as good as action, what do you think, young man?" Su Jinyuan laughed, looking at Ye Hao.

Hearing this, Ye Hao smiled wryly. It seemed Su Jinyuan had learned about his treatment which rejuvenated Grandpa Ye Batian! Otherwise, why would Su Jinyuan be so direct in asking Ye Hao to act?

"Haha, naturally, but how about we discuss this after the feast?" Ye Hao laughed.

"Alright! Come, sit over here, let me introduce you to a few uncles." Su Jinyuan happily took Ye Hao's hand and led him to the Elder's platform.

Meanwhile, Lin Ruyu remained idly seated with Su Qing on another platform, surprised that her father valued Ye Hao so highly as to bring him directly to the main table, a place she herself had no spot...

"This is my dad..."

"Good day, Grandpa Su," greeted Ye Hao politely.

The old gentleman nodded, not having heard of who Ye Hao was before, but anyone highly regarded by his eldest son surely wasn't ordinary.

"This is Secretary Chen Lingyun."

"Good day, Secretary."

"This is the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission."

"Good day, Secretary."

Ye Hao greeted each of them, and they nodded in acknowledgment, though they would have ignored a regular person outright. It's only because of Su Jinyuan's introductions that they showed some face.

"Secretary, who is this young man..." Deputy Secretary Chen Lingyun inquired after observing Ye Hao, being the first to ask about Ye Hao's background.

"Hehe, this is the miraculous doctor Ye Hao, and you only need to know of his medical prowess," Su Jinyuan revealed one of Ye Hao's specialties.

The group stared at Ye Hao in astonishment, with Zhao Jiangchen, the Minister of the Organization Department, particularly excited, asking again, "Is he really a miraculous doctor?"

"Hehe, if you trust me, then he is a miraculous doctor. If you do not, then he is just an ordinary person." Su Jinyuan chuckled as he spoke.

This made Zhao Jiangchen more convinced that Ye Hao was indeed a miraculous doctor, as allowing the Secretary's use of his reputation to affirm Ye Hao's abilities could not possibly be wrong.

Of course, the excitement wasn't limited to Zhao Jiangchen, as several others with hidden ailments were equally stirred... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian with recommended votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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