"This could be considered the reward for half a lifetime of hard work!"
Grandmaster Chan recalled everything, tears welling in his eyes.
"No matter their ability, any man who serves his country is honorable!"
He sighed deeply.
"Chan'er, your great-grandfather is crying."
Not far away, a group of young people stood beside Xuejing Chan, having come with their parents and elders to join the festivities.
Xuejing Chan's eyes were slightly red as well. Choking back tears, she said, "My father and grandfather truly haven't had it easy. Great-grandfather said they were both too honest, unable to fight or scramble for things, and neither knew how to be smooth and worldly. They couldn't get by in officialdom, and their cultivation was shackled too. After sinking for so many years, they've finally held their heads high..."
"Yes, your whole family are good people."
"What does this prove? It proves that good people receive good rewards."
The young people sighed over this as well, drawing their conclusion.
"Mhm."
Xuejing Chan clenched her little fists. Her tears turned into a smile, and as the little hostess here, she naturally led her friends off to play.
"Chan'er."
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her.
Xuejing Chan froze for a moment, then turned around to see a woman in a green dress forcing a smile at her.
"Sister Mianmian?"
The moment Xuejing Chan saw her, her smile faded.
Though some time had passed since what happened back then, the cracks in their relationship were not so easily repaired.
If today had not happened to be a joyous occasion at the residence, Xuejing Chan would not even have wanted to speak to her.
At this moment, Yang Cheng was also leading a group of Yang clansmen over to congratulate Grandmaster Chan.
"Chan'er, I want to talk to