Seeing Lady Jin lose her temper, Bai Zhi's father immediately cowered. He quickly forced a laugh and said, "No, no. I wasn't trying to court favor. I just noticed Old Mr. Bai seems quite fond of that boy, so I thought I'd find an excuse to chat casually. Who knew I'd end up patting the horse's hoof instead of its back."
"Plus, we're talking about billions of Lini here! I can't help but feel the sting."
"For Old Mr. Bai, who's not in charge of the household, he may not know the cost of essentials, but you do. Our family isn't what it used to be; our power has significantly diminished, and we only make so much in a year. We still have to sustain the family expenses, support our people, and expand our business. And now, it's like we've lost several years' worth of income."
With that, his eyes flickered, and he suddenly asked, "By the way, does Zhi really like that boy that much?"
Lady Jin was still fuming, and when she heard his question, she let out an annoyed "hmph."
After pondering for a moment, Bai Zhi's father suddenly stood up. "No, this won't do! I'm going to see Zhi! If she likes him, they need to get together quickly, then get married and have kids. We can't let that boy take advantage and just run away!"
"That's billions of... tsk, that's my precious daughter!"
Having said that, Bai Zhi's father didn't bother to pacify Lady Jin anymore. He hurried off just like that.
Lady Jin, standing behind him, slowly formed a question mark over her head: She had seen people overcompensate for jealousy by going to great lengths, but this was her first time seeing someone so eager to wed off their daughter for fear of losing out on a dowry....
But thinking about the extent of Bai Zhi's affection for Fang Ze, and considering Fang Ze's potential and his steadily securing position, she felt... perhaps being a bit hasty wasn't such a bad thing after all. She had heard that nobles from other states were already eyeing Fang Ze, the super diamond bachelor. Rumor had it that several families were already on their way...
Fang Ze had no idea about everything that was happening with the Bai Zhi Family.
He wasn't someone easily embarrassed. In any case, given his and Bai Zhi's situation, he didn't need to fuss overmuch. If the Bai Family dared to give, he dared to accept.
So, without even awaiting formal residence arrangements, he followed the butler, leading Black Bull and a large group, impressively on their way to the estate bestowed upon him by the Bai Family.
Fortunately, the female Bureau Chief, disliking his ostentatiously moving through the city with hundreds of people, directly arranged an assistant to apply for a spatial gate, allowing him and his entourage to transfer directly near the estate.
Upon arriving at the estate, Fang Ze knew at a glance that this estate was no ordinary place. It wasn't only spacious, but every corner reflected the meticulous efforts of craftsmen. The trees and plants were trimmed fashionably and beautifully, providing privacy without feeling oppressive.
Moreover, the estate's exterior was surrounded by tall walls separating inside and out, coupled with what seemed like an expensive defensive Formation. The estate could more than sufficiently serve as a noble's residence.
While Fang Ze surveyed the estate, Black Bull and the others, looking at the estate before them, couldn't help but tremble slightly, their eyes starting to redden.
Fang Ze was a smart man. He noticed their off expressions, and after a brief thought, he asked softly, "This... was it previously a property of the Si Family?"
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Black Bull snapped back to attention and nodded vigorously.
Fang Ze fell silent for a while, "Old Mr. Bai and the Bai Family Head are quite considerate."
Such a gesture was full of meaning and worth its weight in gold.
Upon entering the estate, it was clear that it had been well maintained, likely regularly over the past decade or so. As Black Bull and the others were fairly familiar with everything, they quickly began to take over the management of the estate.
These people, having lived as fugitives for over a decade, even though they were fighters, had also learned various skills. Therefore, it didn't take long for the whole estate, under Hei Yu's arrangements, to start operating in an orderly fashion.
And at this time, Fang Ze finally had the opportunity to meet and truly get to know the Yang Transformation stage chiefs.
However, just as the group had barely settled down, suddenly a Black Shadow flashed in from outside and knelt on one knee, "Young Master, General, and all the dignitaries present, the Security Bureau just sent a message saying that Young Master's subordinates in Emerald City have arrived and are inquiring about their arrangements."
Hearing Black Shadow's words, Fang Ze was about to casually say to have them come to the estate, but as the words reached his lips, he suddenly froze because he remembered the Flower God.
With the Flower God in mind, he glanced around at the people present, curious in his heart: His own people were of too low a rank to restrain these Demigod Divine Souls. Perhaps those who had served the Si Family had some strategies?
If he could completely turn the Flower God to his side.
Then his own power would grow even stronger!