Zhang Family of Stone Desert City, Qing Lin, Head Maid!

"Big Brother, Second Brother, long time no see."

Zhang Yuan smiled at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

Because of his presence, Xiao Yan was no longer arrogant and contemptuous of others. With two peerless geniuses, Xiao Zhan's branch of the family stood as steady as Mount Tai. The entire Xiao Clan was exceptionally united, and Xiao Zhan's branch was even more so.

Zhang Yuan's mother was the biological younger aunt of the three Xiao brothers, while the three Xiao brothers' mother was also Zhang Yuan's aunt. They had always been extremely close growing up.

"You brat."

Xiao Li quickly rose and walked over to Zhang Yuan, lightly punching him in the chest.

"Brother Yuan, long time no see. You still carry yourself as impressively as ever." Xiao Ding also stood, a smile appearing on his refined face.

"What do you mean, as ever? I'm clearly even better than before." Zhang Yuan smiled confidently.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li froze for a moment before bursting into laughter, though their eyes had grown slightly moist.

More than two years had passed since they last met, yet their familial affection and easy rapport had not diminished in the slightest. How could that not make them happy?

"Big Brother, Second Brother, it has also been a long time since you last saw Little Yan and Uncle, right? Let's have a family meal together." Zhang Yuan's smile faded slightly as his soul perception enveloped Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

The two felt a strange force cover their entire bodies, but before they could react, it had already vanished.

The surroundings around them had changed as well.

Before them stood a pavilion built over a lake, located in the backyard of a standalone residence. The scenery was quite elegant.

A middle-aged man and a youth of