On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

They were surprised to see Chen Tian here, but Aria and Emilia\'s expressions changed as they remembered how they had waited for him.

"We\'ve been waiting for you." Leng Zhiqing\'s glare was just as icy, her voice laced with anger as she added,

"Didn\'t you send Emilia a text that you were coming?"

"Sorry, my phone died, so I couldn\'t let her know," he replied apologetically, feeling a pang of guilt.

The tension in the room was palpable, and he knew he had a lot of explaining to do.

"But I\'m here now, and I promise I\'ll make it up to both of you." Aria and Leng exchanged skeptical glances.

They wanted to know everything that Chen Tian was hiding from them and why he had kept them waiting without any explanation.

Yuan Ning, seeing the new figures, enters the room, sensing the tension she immediately retreated behind Chen Tian, as he was the only person she could trust at that moment.

Yuan Ning still didn\'t have any idea who these people were or what they were talking about, but she could sense that something serious was going on.

Her actions weren\'t unnoticed by Aria and Leng Zhiqing, who exchanged curious glances at the new face that they had never seen before.

The most obvious one that looked at Yuan Ning was Emilia, who had a killing gaze that seemed to pierce right through Yuan Ning.

Emilia\'s eyes narrowed with suspicion.

"Chen Tian..." Emilia\'s voice was sharp and cold, filled with accusation.

Hearing her call him with such a tone, Chen Tian couldn\'t help but feel a shiver run down his spine, realizing that he was in big trouble.

"Who is that girl that is clinging to you from behind?~" She spoke with a smile on her face that wasn\'t quite reaching her eyes.

"I-I can explain!" Chen Tian stammered, his heart racing, as he desperately searched for the right words.

He knew he had to tread carefully, as Emilia\'s jealousy was notorious.

Just as he was about to speak, Aria\'s eyes narrowed.

She took a step closer, her voice icy and sharp.

"So when we\'ve been worried sick about you, you were busy with another girl? Is that how little we mean to you?" Aria\'s voice trembled with a mixture of hurt and anger.

"Wait!! Please, let me explain; it\'s not what it seems like." Chen Tian exclaimed, his voice filled with a sense of urgency.

"Hahaha~~" Chen Ying began to laugh sarcastically, her eyes gleaming with amusement.

She knew that the girls had mistaken the situation, and she couldn\'t help but find it entertaining.

The girls emotions were running high, and Chen Ying took pleasure in the chaos.

"Okay girls, why don\'t you let Chen Tian explain?" She suggested it, trying to help her nephew defuse the situation.

Chen Ying knew that if the girls listened to Chen Tian\'s explanation, they would realize that their anger was misplaced.

Yuan Ning, who was clinging tightly to Chen Tian\'s back, didn\'t know what happened, but from the beautiful blonde girl, she could understand that she was sad for some reason.

Yuan Ning\'s curiosity grew as she wondered what could have caused such sadness in the blond girl.

Since her mother had spoken, Aria and Leng Zhiqing decided to give Chen Tian a chance to explain himself.

"First of all, this girl\'s name is Yuan Ning." Chen Tian began explaining, his voice filled with sincerity.

After knowing the girl\'s story, the girls expressions softened, and they felt a pang of empathy towards Yuan Ning.

It was clear to Aria, Leng Zhiqing, and Emilia that Yuan Ning had been through some difficult times.

"Oh, come here~~," Aria said, opening her arms for a comforting hug.

She approached Yuan Ning with a warm smile on her face.

The girl still didn\'t understand anything was suddenly hugged by Aria, but she could feel the genuine kindness radiating from her.

As Aria wrapped her arms around Yuan Ning, the girl\'s tense body slowly relaxed.

After the hug, Leng Zhiqing and Emilia joined in, surrounding Yuan Ning with their warmth and support.

Yuan Ning was still confused about what was happening, but she felt a sense of belonging and comfort that she had never experienced before.

Chen Tian, watching the girls surrounding Yuan Ning, couldn\'t help but smile in his heart.

He had been worried about the girls not accepting Yuan Ning, but it seemed he had nothing to worry about.

The girls talked excitedly; they even gave a book and a pen to Yuan Ning so they could communicate with her.

They immediately started writing notes to each other, exchanging stories, and getting to know one another better.

Yuan Ning felt overwhelmed by their kindness and genuine interest in her.

Yuan Ning had a beautiful doll-like face and a warm personality that instantly made people feel comfortable around her.

As the girls continued to share their stories, they even forgot about Chen Tian, the boy that they had been waiting for all this time.

"Hahaha," Chen Ying laughed, "looks like they found a new friend!"

Chen Tian smiled and nodded in agreement.

|Knock||Knock|

A few minutes later, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

Curious, they all turned to see who it was.

The door of the room slowly creaked open, revealing a tall figure standing in the doorway.

Chen Tian recognized the figure immediately.

It was the Butler of the Ming family.

In his hand was a bouquet of flowers, wrapped in elegant paper and tied with a satin ribbon.

Everyone looked at the new arrival with curious looks, but only Chen Tian had a feeling of unease wash over him.

"Hello Mr..."

"Oh, isn\'t that, Mr.Wan?" Chen Tian interrupted, his unease growing.

His aunt was here, and he didn\'t want her to know about why he knew such famous people yet.

"Butler Wan." This time it was his aunt who looked surprised after she recognized the figure standing before her.

At first, she didn\'t recognize him, but as soon as she heard the name "Wan," her eyes widened in recognition.

Memories from long ago flooded back, and she realized that this man standing before her was the same Butler Wan who had been a loyal servant to the famous Ming family.

How did she know it was because she had participated in many events and seen him a couple of times, but not enough to remember all the details?

"Yes, hello, Mrs. Chen." Butler Wan said with a warm smile, acknowledging her surprise.

"To what extent do I own the pleasure of this unexpected visit, Butler Wan?" Chen Ying asked, her voice filled with a mix of curiosity.

She didn\'t have any relationships with the Ming family, so Chen Ying was puzzled as to why Butler Wan would pay her a visit.

Butler Wan\'s smile grew wider as he heard Chen Ying\'s question.

He had anticipated her confusion and was ready to put her at ease.

"I apologize for the unexpected visit, Mrs. Chen," he began, his voice calm and reassuring.

"I am here on behalf of my master to extend his well-wishes and hope for your swift recovery."

His words sent a wave of shock to Chen Ying\'s body.

She couldn\'t believe that the powerful Ming family would be concerned about her well-being.

As she tried to process Butler Wan\'s words,

Chen Tian explained that he helped a friend who was close to the Ming family, and they had heard about her illness.

The old Butler saw Chen Tian gaze at him, telling him not to reveal what happened, and he quickly understood.

With a nod, Butler Wan continued, "Rest assured, Miss Chen Ying, the Ming family holds great respect for your family and wishes to offer any assistance they can during this difficult time. My master has heard that the Chen company has some financial problems, and the Ming family is prepared to offer help to you."

Chen Ying\'s disbelief slowly transformed into pure shock as she realized the extent of the old butler\'s words.

\'Did Chen Tian really help someone from that great family?\' she wondered.

She knew that the Ming family had a great reputation in the city; their business reached far and wide, and their influence was undeniable.

The fact that they were now extending their support to her in her time of need was overwhelming. Chen Ying couldn\'t help but feel a sense of relief, knowing that she had such powerful allies standing by her side.

She took a moment to compose herself.

\'Even if Chen Tian had helped someone from their family how can they just offer something so valuable without expecting anything in return?\' she thought.

Perhaps there was more to this gesture than meets the eye.

Chen Ying couldn\'t shake off the feeling.

She wasn\'t a business queen for nothing. She knew that every action had a motive, especially in the cutthroat world of business.

Unfortunately for her, Butler Wan didn\'t let her dwell on her suspicions for long.

"Don\'t worry Mrs. Chen, the Ming family is just returning the favor because Chen Tian has helped related to us," Butler Wan explained.

Chen Ying\'s eyebrows furrowed in surprise and relief.

It seemed that Chen Tian\'s good deeds had not gone unnoticed.

"It\'s ok, butler wan, I should be the one thankful for the Ming family cooperation," Chen Ying replied gratefully.

"It\'s my pleasure, Mrs. Chen; I should now take my leave and inform the Ming family of your gratitude," Butler Wan said respectfully.

Before leaving, the old butler gave a note to Chen Tian without anyone noticing.

Chen Ying nodded and watched as Butler Wan left the room.

She then turned toward Chen Tian and uttered one word.

"Explain!"

*******

Other novel: God System: The Path Beyond Heavens