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Murong Bingyun nodded slightly. This explanation made sense of her doubts: "No wonder you were able to find out about the Earth Immortal Society, but I still suggest you don't get involved anymore! The Earth Immortal Society isn't as simple as you think. Besides, as far as I know, the Goddess Pavilion helped you because of a past connection with the Chen family. Exhausting those connections isn't a good thing!"

"Actually, I've been saying the same thing to you!" Chen Huo looked at her. "I'll take over the Earth Immortal Association; don't get involved! Your achievements today haven't come easily!"

What was meant as well-intentioned advice was perceived by Murong Bingyun as disregard and provocation.

"You don't know what's good for you! You'd better watch yourself!"

She snorted and turned to go upstairs.

Chen Huo smiled but didn't say anything.

The night passed quickly.

The next day, Li Qingran and the others went to work as usual.

No activity from overseas forces has been detected so far.

Li Qingran, however, left work early: "Brother Huo, I'm going home today!"

"What's wrong?" Chen Huo frowned, knowing that she had never had a good relationship with her family.

"My parents said I haven't been home in a long time and they want me to come out for dinner!" Li Qingran's expression was a little strange. "And they want me to bring you along!"

"Sure, I'll go with you!" Chen Huo agreed, just to prevent the girl from running into any trouble.

"Thank you, Brother Huo!" Li Qingran smiled. "Wait for me a moment, I'll change my clothes!"

This change took almost an hour.

When Li Qingran came out, she seemed like a completely different person.

With a light makeup application, her delicate and petite features appeared even more perfect.

A tight-fitting short top paired with a skirt gives off a mature and sexy vibe, yet it doesn't lose its formality.

"Is it really necessary to go home for a meal?" Chen Huo scoffed.

"Oh dear, that's just how girls are!" Li Qingran said coquettishly, then pulled him into the car.

Mr. and Mrs. Li were already waiting outside.

Upon seeing the two get out of the car, he immediately went to greet them with a broad smile on his face.

He was not only kind and friendly to Li Qingran, but also treated Chen Huo with the same warmth and concern, just like a son-in-law visiting his home.

This surprised both Chen Huo and Li Qingran.

Upon entering, they discovered that dozens of Li family relatives were also present.

"Qingran, the saying 'a scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days' is exactly what I'm talking about!"

"Judging by your current demeanor, I almost didn't recognize you!"

"And Chen Huo is getting more and more handsome. Standing next to Qingran, they're practically a perfect couple..."

The Li family relatives showered the two with flattery, bombarding them with compliments.

Those who don't know the situation would really think they have a harmonious relationship.

Chen Huo and Li Qingran exchanged a glance, knowing that something was amiss and that this meal was probably not as simple as it seemed.

However, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, and since they were so enthusiastic, they had no choice but to respond.

"Dad, Mom, what day is it today? Why are you making such a big deal out of it?" Li Qingran asked.

"It's nothing!" Li's mother, Hu Lanhua, said with a smile. "It's just that I haven't seen you in so long and I missed you. Since everyone in the family was here, we decided to have a get-together! After all, you're my only precious daughter!"

"Alright, it's about time. Let's sit down and chat while we eat!" Li's father, Li Riming, said with a smile, pulling Chen Huo along. "Nephew Chen, come sit with me. We'll have a good drink together later!"

Chen Huo nodded, but did not refuse.

Once everyone was seated, Li Riming poured two glasses of wine first: "Chen Huo, to be honest, we're all family! We had some misunderstandings about you before, so our attitude wasn't very friendly. I hope you won't take it to heart!"

"Even family members argue sometimes!"

"Uncle, of course!" Chen Huo drank a cup of wine.

Li Riming's smile widened, and he then looked at Li Qingran: "Girl, your parents disagreed with you before, but there was nothing we could do! Our family isn't very wealthy, and it was difficult for us to lend you money. But we're family, we can't stay at odds forever; we still need to love and care for each other!"

Li Qingran has gotten used to arguing with her family over the years.

Suddenly faced with such a gentle attitude, she was truly a little unaccustomed to it: "Mom and Dad, please don't be like this. Just say what you want to say directly, there's no need to beat around the bush!"

"Oh dear, why are we beating around the bush? Is there a problem with parents caring for their daughter?" Hu Lanhua joked.

Li Qingran pouted, "You guys never seemed to care about me much before!"

"If it's really just about dinner, then I'll eat there. We can discuss everything else in person!"

"Hey, wait a minute!" Li Riming immediately said, "Qingran, let's eat and chat! Um... I heard that your company with Chen Huo is doing quite well lately!"

"Not only have they received strong support from the Goddess Pavilion, but even the Jiang family, one of the four great families, has invested. The situation is extremely favorable!"

"Is there anything we can do to help?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingran's face immediately fell: "It's alright!"

"Thank goodness you didn't lend me money back then, otherwise, I might not have had this opportunity!"

"It's true I own shares in the company, but so do Huo Ge and Yu Han. The Jiang family also owns shares now, so don't even think about it!"

"Qingran, what are you saying? What could we possibly be thinking? As your parents, we're just happy for you!" Hu Lanhua said in a tone of earnest concern.

"Really?" Li Qingran asked, half believing it.

Her family almost forced her into an arranged marriage for their own benefit.

"Then just tell me straight, why did you call me and Brother Huo here?"

"This child, why are you in such a hurry? It's like you're my enemy!" Li Riming said, feigning anger. "Alright, I'll get straight to the point! Chen Huo, please forgive me if I've been too forward!"

"Uncle, if you have something to say, just say it!" Chen Huo was also very curious about what the Li family wanted to do.

Li Riming cleared his throat: "Qingran, you're not young anymore. In a few years you'll be turning thirty. It's time to think about marriage!"

"Your sister passed away early, without leaving any children. Now you're our only daughter!"

"We want you to get married and start a family soon, so we can hold our grandchildren!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingran's face immediately darkened.

Ha ha!

After all that, it turned out to be an arranged marriage!

She slammed down her chopsticks: "Mom and Dad, you always say I'm your only daughter, but you only ever treat me as a tool for your own gain!"

"I told you, I won't marry someone I don't love!"

"Besides, I have a career now, and I'm doing very well. I don't need to rely on marriage to depend on anyone!"

"Qingran, don't speak too soon. Wait for us to finish speaking before making a decision!" Hu Lanhua tugged at her hand. "This time, we're seriously discussing your life's most important matter. We won't force you! Of course, whether you're willing or not is up to you!"