For Qin Chuan, the most important thing right now is cultivation, and of course, the upcoming Martial Arts Tournament.
Joining Chuzhou Academy is also for the sake of this Martial Arts Tournament. Only by showing his talent in the Martial Arts Tournament can he better enter the sights of some people and perhaps have a chance to enter this circle.
Otherwise, he can only slowly climb up from Chuzhou Academy. Actually, it doesn't matter to Qin Chuan, because he doesn't doubt his abilities.
The main thing is to enter this circle this time. For example, being able to enter Chuzhou Academy is already the very edge of this circle.
Don't underestimate Chuzhou Academy. This power is very large. Becoming a student of Chuzhou Academy is not so simple. It's not something you can get in just by being strong.
At this level of power, safety is the most important thing.
Therefore, the admission process is particularly strict.
Walking in the Jiang family's house, Qin Chuan seemed to be looking around curiously, but he didn't ask any questions. However, Jiang Ranran looked at Qin Chuan with a bit of disdain.
She cursed him in her heart for being a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.
"Second brother, Chuan'er, sit down. This is your home. Don't be shy." Jiang Tao said kindly.
Qin Chuan thanked him.
Qin Chuan had a good impression of Jiang Tao. He was an honest and refined man, but also deeply grateful and valued family above all else.
Qin Chuan was the same kind of person, which was why he liked him. As for Jiang Ranran, Qin Chuan treated her like a little girl and didn't take her seriously at all.
At this moment, a graceful and elegant woman walked in. She looked young, but it was clear at a glance that she was quite mature.
She resembled Jiang Ranran and possessed the charm of a mature woman. After greeting everyone with a smile, she looked at Qin Chuan.
"Your name is Qin Chuan, right? You're my second brother's student?"
"Yes, hello, Third Aunt!"
The woman waved her hand slightly, her expression indifferent. Even Qin Chuan couldn't figure out what she meant at this moment.
"How are your parents?" the woman asked with a smile.
"Yes, they're fine!" Qin Chuan already knew why she was acting this way.
The woman's gaze was scrutinizing. Thinking of their so-called arranged marriage, he understood. It seemed he needed to find an opportunity to clear up this misunderstanding.
"Excuse my bluntness, but why didn't you cultivate with your parents?" the woman asked again.
"My parents are ordinary people," Qin Chuan replied softly.
"Oh, I see. Being ordinary is fine too. Contentment is happiness, and living an ordinary life is good too," the woman nodded and smiled.
The meaning was clear: if they're ordinary people, they should live ordinary lives; don't try to climb the social ladder or be shameless.
Qin Chuan understood, but for some reason, he still felt uncomfortable. He glanced at the Palace Master, sensing that the Palace Master would say something.
However, to Qin Chuan's surprise, the Palace Master hesitated, while Jiang Tao's expression was rather unpleasant. He looked at the woman, but gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Jiang Ranran held the woman's arm, her face seemingly smug.
At this moment, Qin Chuan realized something. The Palace Master's third brother, seemingly incredibly powerful, seemed very afraid of this woman.
Judging from Jiang Tao's personality, Qin Chuan easily guessed that this wasn't without reason. If nothing unexpected happened, everything Jiang Tao had today was likely related to this woman.
Qin Chuan could deduce from the confidence in this woman's eyes that she came from a good family.
"Old Jiang, that Young Master Zhao is coming soon," Madam Jiang said.
Jiang Tao's face darkened, his eyes widening. "I've already said, Ranran and that Young Master Zhao are impossible."
"Why is it impossible? We're mutually in love," Jiang Ranran pouted.
"You..." Jiang Tao was furious.
"Second Brother, forget it. We were talking about my offspring, and now I have no offspring, so let's call it quits!" the Palace Master said.
"Hmph, Second Brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but my Ranran is of noble birth; not just anyone can marry her."
"Women are truly short-sighted," Jiang Tao huffed angrily.
Perhaps because the Palace Master had agreed to abandon the engagement, the woman didn't say anything more, even smiling at Qin Chuan: "Chuan'er, how about Auntie finds you a suitable match?"
"No need, thank you, Auntie!" Qin Chuan smiled faintly.
This really didn't bother Qin Chuan at all; he felt nothing. Parents, for their children, are willing to do anything.
Most importantly, Qin Chuan didn't like Jiang Ranran, so even if she hadn't brought it up, he would have.
"Alright then, but if you need anything in the future, you can come to me. I can basically handle anything for you, so don't be shy."
The woman seemed to be in a good mood and exchanged a few polite words with Qin Chuan.
At this moment, a young man entered. Judging by his age, he seemed to be around the same as Jiang Ranran, but actually only slightly younger than Qin Chuan, and a bit older than her in terms of social standing.
This young man was Zhao Gongzi, handsome and refined, dressed in all white, carrying a flamboyant folding fan. He walked in.
"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, hello!" The young man greeted her with great courtesy.
Then he smiled and greeted Jiang Ranran.
Jiang Ranran happily chatted with him.
Although there was still some distance between them, everyone could see that the two were very close, perhaps even dating.
Jiang Tao looked at his daughter, his face extremely unpleasant. Even the woman frowned slightly, but he still smiled and said, "Zhao Hao is here, please sit down!"
"Thank you, Auntie. Um, this is...?"
The woman introduced Qin Chuan and the Palace Master to Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao politely greeted the Palace Master, then greeted Qin Chuan, displaying great manners. However, only Qin Chuan noticed that this young master Zhao was unfriendly to him.
But Qin Chuan didn't feel much of a reaction, so he simply greeted them indifferently, since this was just a temporary place for him.
"We're all young people, why don't we go for a walk together?" Zhao Hao said to Qin Chuan.
"Okay!" Qin Chuan smiled. Just
as the Palace Master was about to say something, the woman smiled and said, "They're all young people, it's good for them to interact more."
The three young people left the Jiang family's residence.
As soon as they stepped outside, Zhao Hao said, "Ranran and I have something to do, so you don't need to follow us."
Qin Chuan laughed. He naturally knew the other party wasn't inviting him out of kindness, much less to be his friend, but he'd still come anyway, anticipating all sorts of possibilities.
"You think I'd follow you? You overestimate yourself," Qin Chuan said calmly.
"Oh ho, I hadn't realized you had such a personality. Someone like you, I could kill ten of you a day without batting an eye, you believe me?"