come even an ordinary craftsman. With both qualities, however, becoming a master was destined.Therefore, he was shocked when Xiao Yu put brush to paper. Xiao Yu’s calligraphy was graceful and fluid wi...Chapter 244: Paying Respect to Uncle Master

Xiao Yu and Yun Xi drove Wei Jun and Jiang Ling to the antique city. They arranged a room for each of them on the top floor, allowing them to rest there. Fortunately, they were only about seven or eight parts drunk and didn't need any care.

After sending Yun Xi back to her room, Xiao Yu went down to the clinic.

Time flew by in a blink of an eye.

The next day was the sixteenth day of the lunar calendar, the opening day of Wan Sheng Hall. Xiao Yu's family arrived at the clinic early to thoroughly clean it from top to bottom.

Xiao Yu originally wanted to hire a cleaning company, but Xiao Jianying wouldn't agree. This Wan Sheng Hall had been their Xiao family's obsession for three generations; now that they were about to bring it back into existence, naturally they hoped all the work would be done by family members.

During these few days, the renovation of Xiao Yu's villa was nearing completion. Today would likely be the last day of work, and Xiao Yu had already hired a cleaning company to thoroughly clean both inside and outside the villa.

Xiao Yu had arranged several cabinets in the basement around the entrance to the ancient tomb, effectively concealing it so that one couldn't see the entrance without moving the cabinets aside.

All items for indoors were already purchased. In recent days, Xiao Jianying and Yun Xi hadn’t gone out to play but spent their time buying things and decorating the villa; every day saw a truckload of goods being delivered to the villa.

Moreover, daily necessities and household appliances in the villa were intricate and numerous; it took two days for Xiao Jianying, Yun Xi, and Xiao Yu’s sisters to finish setting them up.

The surrounding villas around Xiao Yu's also signed purchase agreements according to Jin Xianglin's introduction.

Earth ghosts, water ghosts, and other spirits were all cultivating in the basement. After treating that ghost wife's injuries, Xiao Yu’s yin spirit was once again weakened. Now that his physical strength had caught up, his yin spirit actually became weaker; hence, he also went to cultivate in the basement every night.

After several days of cultivation, Xiao Yu's yin spirit had overcome its initial weak state and was starting to recover slightly.

"Xiao Yu, Auntie, sister-in-law, what can I do for you all"

Xiao Yu’s family was chatting and laughing while cleaning. Wei Jun walked in from the door and asked.

Wei Jun's antique shop had staff to look after it; as long as he didn't go buying or collecting items, he would have nothing to do all day. This is why these few days when Xiao Yu was busy, Wei Jun came every day to help out.

"Here... you can clean the windows.

Xiao Yu saw the Wei army come in and didn't show any courtesy, picking up a cloth to throw at the Wei soldier.

"Alright..." The Wei soldier caught the cloth that Xiao Yu threw over.

"You brat! Xiao Jun came here to rest for a bit, yet you make him do work!" Xiao Jianying glared at Xiao Yu and said.

"Hehe...... Aunty, it's fine. What's there to be afraid of such little chores Besides, isn't this place just like my own shop"

After hearing what Auntie Xiao had said, the Wei soldier gave a light laugh and replied.

The day before, Xiao Yu added another consultation table inside. Yesterday Old Yue called to say that he would be coming over today with his second son, Xiao Hongyang.

In the early morning around 10:30 AM, after tidying up, they were chatting at a table when Old Yue phoned and said he'd bring his sons over soon.

After receiving that call from Old Yue the day before, Xiao Yu had thought about where to arrange for Xiao Hongyang. After discussing with Auntie Xiao Jianying, he decided to temporarily house him in an apartment on the top floor of the antique market until they could find a place nearby and move.

Xiao Yu and his family were chatting inside when suddenly there was a shout from outside by Old Yue.

They quickly put down their things and went out together. Beside a black car, Old Yue stood with a man and woman beside him, both looking at the Wansheng Hall in front of them with deep emotion.

The male and female standing next to Old Yue were both around forty years old. The man wore glasses and was dressed in a suit, appearing mild-mannered and scholarly; the lady held onto Old Yue's arm with her hand on the other side, wearing a black outfit with her hair tied up and wearing frameless glasses, giving off an impression of being very capable.

"Brother, it's really no trouble to come all this way..."

As they approached Old Yue, Xiao Yu’s family said. Regardless of the reasons behind it, Old Yue was helping him reopen Wansheng Hall so he felt truly grateful towards him.

Moreover, although the Yue family had separated from the Xiao family over half a century ago and had developed their own unique medical practices, now they were not only sending medicines but also dispatching his son to sit in consultation at Wansheng Hall.

Furthermore, Old Yue said yesterday when he called that since Xiao Hongyang was surnamed Xiao, he was part of the Xiao family. From the moment he changed his child's surname, it had been decided, so Xiao Hongyang sitting consultations at Wansheng Hall wouldn't cost a single cent and what shares he owned in the Yue family were more than enough to support his entire household.

"Ha ha...... Brother-in-law, why be so formal with your own people" Old Yue laughed as he saw Xiao Yu.

"Hongyang, this is your Senior Uncle Xiao. You should greet him...

The Elder Yue turned to the man standing next to him in his forties.

Xiao Hongyang had heard from his father about the Xiao family's affairs and was aware that Xiao Yu was very young. His father also mentioned that he should call Xiao Yu Senior Uncle when they were at home, to which he agreed.

However, seeing how youthful Xiao Yu looked now made it hard for him to speak the words out loud. If Xiao Yu's age was closer to his own, calling him Senior Uncle wouldn't be a problem, but Xiao Yu was so young.

Furthermore, in Beijing's Traditional Chinese Medicine community, Xiao Hongyang was considered an emerging leader among the younger generation with great promise, making it difficult for him to address such a youthful figure as his senior.

"No... no... Brother Hongyang, let’s just be friends!"

Xiao Yu noticed Xiao Hongyang's awkward expression and quickly said this to him.

Upon hearing these words from Xiao Yu, Xiao Hongyang heaved a long sigh of relief. Looking at the young Xiao Yu, it was indeed hard for him to call out "Senior Uncle." When they were back home in Beijing, his father had told him that he should do so, but now seeing Xiao Yu, no matter how much he wanted to, he simply couldn't.

"Elder Brother, please come inside. We shouldn’t just stand here; let's talk indoors!" Xiao Yu gestured towards Elder Yue and invited him in.

"Hongyang, do you still remember the family rules"

Elder Yue ignored what Xiao Yu said and asked Xiao Hongyang with a blank expression.

Seeing his father's unemotional face, Xiao Hongyang felt a chill run down his spine. Although there was no sign of anger on his father’s face, he knew from experience that the more composed his father appeared, the angrier he actually was inside.

Suddenly remembering what his father had said about family rules and etiquette in Beijing's Traditional Chinese Medicine community, where it wasn't unheard of for someone older to call a younger person their master, let alone just 'Senior Uncle,' Xiao Hongyang felt conflicted. He didn’t particularly object to calling Xiao Yu Senior Uncle, but the difference in age was simply too large.

"Father, I know..." At this moment, Xiao Hongyang seemed like a child as he lowered his head and spoke meekly to Elder Yue.

"Knowing is one thing, but doing it is another. Do you need me to teach you how"

"Elder Brother, forget about it then. Let’s just be friends!

Xi Yu didn't expect that Professor Ye, who was usually very kind, had such a strict side.

"No, the rules set by our ancestors cannot be discarded! Little Brother Xi, you are no exception. The good traditions left behind by the old ancestor can’t be casually abandoned!"

Upon hearing Xi Yu's words, Professor Ye shot a glance at Xiao Hongyang and then turned to lecture Xi Yu.

Faced with Professor Ye’s lecturing, Xi Yu helplessly rubbed his nose, glanced at Xiao Hongyang, and shrugged his shoulders in resignation.

"Dad, don't be angry. Hongyang didn’t mean to cause trouble. Besides, he has already established his own brand name; how can you scold him like this How will he stand firm among peers after such criticism"

The woman supporting Professor Ye saw that he was berating Xiao Hongyang in front of so many people and quickly tried to persuade Professor Ye beside him.

"Stand firm Someone who doesn't even understand the rules wants to stand firm If this spreads, won’t everyone laugh at him This would be tantamount to betraying our teachers and ancestors!"

Upon hearing the woman's words, Professor Ye immediately spoke sternly.

The words spoken by Professor Ye today were very harsh; this was intentional. In recent years, Xiao Hongyang had been successful in everything he did and even made a name for himself in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), so his nature had become somewhat arrogant. Today, Professor Ye wanted to knock some sense into him and make him humble again, otherwise how would he listen to Xi Yu, who was just a young man

Upon hearing Professor Ye’s words, Xiao Hongyang's face changed dramatically, as if cold water had been poured over his head. This made his mind clear all of a sudden, and he knew that his father wouldn't behave this way unless there was real cause for concern.

Xiao Hongyang was indeed a good person with excellent medical ethics, but in recent years, without encountering any setbacks or failures, he had somewhat become self-satisfied. Professor Ye noticed this and decided to use this opportunity to discipline him.

"Yes, Father, I was wrong..." Xiao Hongyang lowered his head and said to Professor Ye.

Satisfied with Xiao Hongyang's reaction, Professor Ye nodded approvingly; he appreciated how quickly his son admitted and corrected his mistake.

"Little Brother Xiao Hongyang greets Uncle."

After speaking to Professor Ye, Xiao Hongyang turned around, clasped both hands in a bow, bending ninety degrees deeply—a proper greeting from junior to senior.

Seeing that Xiao Hongyang had paid his respects, Xi Yu did not refuse and stood still to receive this gesture.

To Xi Yu, this act of respect had a specific meaning. Since the Ye family was a branch of the Xiao family and Professor Ye had allowed Xiao Hongyang to take the surname Xiao and inherit one of the Xiao family's branches, by accepting this greeting, Xi Yu accepted Xiao Hongyang into the Xiao family lineage as its head.h the flashlight in hand, Xiao Yu saw a stick-like object wrapped in black tape.Xiao Yu picked it up and examined it; it seemed like a Tang sword.He removed the black tape from the sword, revealing th...