The Gu Family's enthusiasm exceeded even Chen Ping'an's expectations.
It was merely an ordinary formal meeting, yet it was enough to make the Elders present rise en masse to welcome him.
Their words were filled with repeated humility, steadfastly refusing to accept his courtesy.
Chen Ping'an did not force the matter. As he raised his eyes, his gaze happened to meet Gu Qingchan's.
They had clearly met just that morning, yet facing each other again before everyone else stirred a different feeling.
"Senior Gu."
Chen Ping'an smiled warmly and nodded in greeting.
Gu Qingchan wore an Ice Blue Dress. Her starry eyes shone brightly, and she was graceful, elegant, and dignified as she returned the gesture.
The two exchanged pleasantries and formal greetings, and no one present found it strange.
As one of the earliest members of the Gu Family to come into contact with Chen Ping'an, Gu Qingchan had always shared a fairly good relationship with him.
An Elder stepped forward and ushered Chen Ping'an to a seat at the head of the hall.
Such treatment was truly extraordinary.
Chen Ping'an naturally declined, but after refusing several times, he ultimately could not withstand the Gu Family's warmth.
After taking his seat and looking around, he found that the people in the hall were all familiar faces.
Hua Lao, Old Xuan, Yuan Lao, Heng Lao, Lan Lao, and the others were all present. Gu Qingchan's seat was near the front, yet she did not occupy a leading position.
With a single glance, Chen Ping'an understood.
It seemed that those present still did not know that Gu Qingchan had broken through into the Celestial realm.
If they had known, today's arrangement would not have been like this.
However—
Chen Ping'an's gaze settled on Hua Lao, Old Xuan, and several others. He