Reborn as a Mortal Heiress Pampered by Big Shots-Chapter 218 - 203 Being pestered by a strange old man!

Xia Yourong didn’t stand firm and fell straight to the ground. She cried out "Ouch" and turned her head to look at Old Master Tan.

But Old Master Tan, moving briskly without even acknowledging her, feared that any delay might cause the beautiful flute music to stop.

Qiao Yufen and Xu Qing were lying on the windowsill, looking out to find the source of the sound and completely missed seeing Xia Yourong being pushed down.

The forests outside were so deep it felt like the sound came from all directions, making it impossible to discern the exact source.

When they turned back, they found Xia Yourong sitting on the ground in despair.

Qiao Yufen was startled, "Why are you sitting on the ground? You really scared me!"

**

The green mountains and clear waters, the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

Every color was in high saturation; nature’s palette and pigments could not be more beautiful.

Xia Ye sat on a low stone slab by the stream, holding a flute, its tassels in a silver-green gradient swaying gently in the breeze.

The melody flowed melodiously.

Jiang Xuan stood by, looking up as an eagle swept through the dazzling sunlight.

He squinted slightly, suddenly recalling how three days ago, he had lain on his back in bed, the light overhead just like this, as Xia Ye leaned down to give him a wonderful feast...

No wonder it was said nothing could stop that little ancestor...

Wasn’t he the same? During moments of forgetting oneself, he wished he could give her everything...

Jiang Xuan let out a light sigh, his gaze then falling on the ancient flute in Xia Ye’s hands—this flute was no ordinary object now, fortunate to be played by Xia Ye, its collectibility could rise to five stars!

Tonight, he would take it back to the old house to treasure.

As the two enjoyed the moment, suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from the street.

Thinking it was some urgent matter at the winery, they turned around only to see the face of an unfamiliar old man.

The old man, clothed in a grey moon-colored robe, did not look like a bad person, though his expression was somewhat exaggeratedly excited. When he focused and saw who was playing the flute, he hurried toward Xia Ye.

Jiang Xuan instinctively moved a step closer to Xia Ye’s side.

Old Master Tan, seeing the man blocking his path, realized his approach might have been too abrupt and, not caring about the difference in age or status, repeatedly bowed to show his apologies, "Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt your enjoyment, I work for the Beijing Ancient Flute Association, I’m definitely not a bad person. I just really liked this young lady’s flute playing and followed the sound here..."

For ordinary people in these echoing woods, like Qiao Yufen and Xu Qing, it was very hard to discern the source of the flute music.

But Old Master Tan was different; his ears were very sharp, especially in identifying the tone of an ancient flute, and it didn’t take much effort for him to find this place.

Xia Ye stopped playing, the flute casually spinning a few times in her hand before being tucked away behind her.

In this desolate wilderness, she hadn’t expected anyone around, which was why she had felt comfortable playing.

But to think that she hadn’t even finished a single tune and had already attracted someone from the Ancient Flute Association.

Old Master Tan’s eyes shone brightly, as if he had discovered a pearl lost in the ocean, a rare treasure.

Especially when he clearly saw Xia Ye’s cold, detached face, which matched the tune she had just played perfectly.

"Young lady, what is your name?"

Xia Ye was about to walk away, quite clearly not even wanting to acknowledge him.

She was just a "good-hearted person" who didn’t want to leave a name!

Old Master Tan, highly respected wherever he went, had never been treated with such disregard. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

But he didn’t find Xia Ye’s behavior rude; instead, he thought this young lady had a lot of character, much like himself when he was young!

He liked her even more now!

He quickly followed her, his hands clasped behind his back, leaning in close to Xia Ye, resembling a "nefarious old man."

He tried to be as ingratiating as possible, "Little one, Tan Mou doesn’t mean to brag, but I am considered a founding elder of the Ancient Flute World in the capital..."

Xia Ye gave him a confused look: ??

He was a founding elder of the Ancient Flute World?

Then what should she, the creator of the ancient flute, be called?

Of course, Old Master Tan didn’t know she was thinking this. Seeing her look at him, he deliberately showed off a neat row of eight teeth, squeezing out a friendly smile.

After waiting two seconds for her to speak and seeing that she had no intention of doing so, he continued on his own, "People offer mountains of gold and silver to request Tan Mou to take them as disciples, lining up from here to the city, yet I have chosen you, young lady. Why don’t you discuss it with your family? If it’s possible, Tan Mou is willing to host a grand banquet in the Capital City, announcing to the world that you are my chief disciple!"

Xia Ye stopped again to look at him.

He wanted to take her as a disciple?

And let the whole country know?!

"No," Xia Ye said indifferently, her refusal very decisive.

It wasn’t that the other considerations weren’t manageable; it was mainly because she was simply too busy this summer.

There were matters waiting for her involving Jiang Xuan and her second brother.

Old Master Tan’s expression was as if he had been struck by lightning!

He had not spared any effort in praising himself, and still, the young lady was unmoved?!

No way! If he couldn’t take her as a disciple, he would never rest in peace!

The group of them quickly returned to the front of the winery, where Jiang Xuan went to get the car, with Xia Ye waiting beside him.

It was about time to head back to the city.

The two of them looked relaxed and composed, only Tan was on the side, as anxious as an ant on a hot pot!

Jiang Xuan drove up to Xia Ye, and as soon as the car stopped, Xia Ye jumped into the passenger seat, and Tan directly dived into the back seat, faster than a car thief.

"..."

Jiang Xuan glanced at the rearview mirror, "Old sir, you..."

Tan: "Tan was just about to head back to the city, and if you don’t mind, could you give Tan a lift?"

Jiang Xuan: "I mind..."

Before he could finish saying "mind," Tan started coughing violently.

He was faking it.

Trying to freeload a ride.

Jiang Xuan scrutinized him in his mind and, apart from wanting to take Xia Ye as an apprentice, saw no other ill intentions.

After a long silence, he still started the car.

Oh well, they were all his ’subjects’ after all.

Old Ding, with a group of workers, lined up on both sides of the road to send them off.

Old Ding’s expression was even more miraculous, as boss Jiang took that young girl to the woods.

And he actually picked up an old man on the way back!

On the way back, Tan kept looking for reasons to persuade, but Xia Ye was like oil that wouldn’t soak up salt.

Eventually, she simply leaned to one side and slept, and Jiang Xuan turned on the music for her, playing her favorite Phoenix Legend album.

The volume was turned down so as not to disturb her sleep.

Jiang Xuan used to occasionally play some jazz in the car, but ever since he picked up that little ancestor, he changed it mercilessly.

Seeing this, Tan didn’t dare say much and just sat obediently in the back seat, maintaining a dignified expression.

If those three judges saw Mr. Tan now, they probably wouldn’t even recognize him.

Was this the same Tan, temperamental and difficult to approach stalwart of the ancient flute world?

After passing the highway toll booth and driving for almost an hour, this time Jiang Xuan didn’t drop Xia Ye directly in front of the Xia Family’s home but at the entrance to the villa area.

To prevent her from being pestered by the weird old man.

As Xia Ye got out of the car, he lowered the driver’s side window, and the dynamic dance tune of "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style" spilled out from the gap.

He looked up at her, "I’ve already asked Evan, Jiang’s jewelry designer, to send you the sample of our new summer products. You should receive it in the next few days. Wear them, take a few photos, and send them to me."

Xia Ye frowned, although she hadn’t officially agreed, but after Dao You had helped her so much, she couldn’t just turn her back on him, not to mention, there was money to be made from being an endorser.

She asked him, "What are these photos for? Any specific requirements?"

"It’s for an executive meeting, to show other executives, might also be posted on the official Weibo, nothing too important," Jiang Xuan answered casually, fearful the young lady might find it troublesome, "Just snap them casually, as long as you are in them."

The shareholders still didn’t know who he had hired as the endorser, and with the release of the new summer products drawing nearer, it was time to organize an executive meeting to inform them.

Xia Ye pondered for a moment, "Alright, I’ll send them to you once I’ve taken them."

She gave him a cool wave, turned around, and headed towards her home. In a short while, her figure disappeared into the villa area.

Her every smile and frown exuded an indescribable heroic spirit.

Tan was pressing his face against the rear window, but in the end, he couldn’t see clearly which house she entered.

"Sir," he made eye contact with Jiang Xuan through the rearview mirror, "what did you just mean by samples and photos?"

He noted that Jiang Xuan was fully suited up, with a wristwatch and tie, appearing very much the high-tech business type.

Jiang Xuan nodded slightly, "She’s helping endorse a product for my company..."

Fearing the quirky old man might feel slighted, he added thoughtfully, "It also took a long time to negotiate."

Instead of being discouraged, Tan’s eyes lit up at that, "Sir, how did you persuade her? Does she have any hobbies? Tan is willing to cater to her interests!"

Jiang Xuan, visibly getting a headache, pressed his temples and half-closed his eyes, "Her biggest hobby... is probably drinking."

Drinking companionship?

Tan thought about his age of 83, half in the grave,...

but the light in his eyes only dimmed for a moment before reigniting!

As long as he could gain such an outstanding apprentice, what was a bit of drinking?

If he could get the chance, he was sure he could keep up!

Jiang Xuan felt nothing could stop this old gentleman from taking that little ancestor as an apprentice anymore.

He drove out of the villa area and stopped at the roadside, slowly turning to the rearview mirror, tapping his slender, well-defined fingers on the steering wheel, "We are in the city now, can you get off?"

Tan then realized, smiling very politely, "Thank you, Tan will get off here, may we meet again if fate allows."

**

The next morning.

Mrs. Wu received a package signed ’Ewen Jewelry’.

The recipient’s column was simply marked with the character ’Ye’.

Holding the courier, Mrs. Wu rushed towards Xia Ye, who was playing games in the living room, "Miss Xia, you have a package!"

Xia Ye’s eyes didn’t leave her phone, her fingers rapidly operating on the screen, "What package?"

Mrs. Wu looked at the words ’Ewen Jewelry’ and tilted her head, "It must be some small accessories you ordered online!"