Chapter 466: The Flourishing Pan Family Descendants
Chapter 466: Chapter 466: The Flourishing Pan Family Descendants
In the Pan family, girls were far more precious than boys. Pan Qingsong’s father’s generation consisted of three brothers, and each of them went on to have several sons. Between Pan Qingsong’s paternal cousins and his own brothers, there were fifteen in total. And among all those brothers, there was only one treasured sister. Now, in the third generation, those of Pan Qingsong’s generation who had married and started families were also only having sons.
While having sons was a sign of great fortune that allowed the family to grow and flourish like a mighty tree, it also meant a house full of rascals. They were so mischievous that they often had the old master and matriarch of the family chasing them around with a feather duster, fuming.
Amidst them all, there was only one girl: the sister, Pan Ling’er. She was well-behaved, sensible, kind, and wonderfully innocent, so it was no surprise that everyone adored her.
So when Pan Qingsong received word that his sister was showing unusual warmth toward a young man, his heart was in absolute turmoil.
But Pan Qingsong knew his sister’s temperament. Without a legitimate reason to intervene, his sweet-natured sister would instantly become incredibly stubborn.
The only thing Pan Qingsong could do was to immediately have someone run a thorough background check on Zhao Nuan Yang. Only after reviewing the report did he manage to suppress his curiosity and hold off on rushing over to meet the young man.
Seeing Zhao Nuan Yang today, he noted that while the young man’s clothes were a bit worn and his hair was somewhat disheveled, he seemed sharp and energetic. And there was no denying his face was exceptionally handsome.
He might have the handsome features of a pretty boy, but Zhao Nuan Yang’s eyes were clear—he didn’t seem like the type to be fickle or unreliable. Considering he was raised alongside his deeply loyal and principled sister, Zhao Nuanyue, he had to be a decent young man. This was why Pan Qingsong had been so amiable when they first met.
Hua Yusen glanced at his watch and said, "We should get going. Whether it’s heading to work or getting other things ready, we shouldn’t just stand around here. Pan, we’ll take our leave. Once things settle down and you have some free time, we should get together for a drink."
"Sounds good!" Pan Qingsong patted Hua Yusen’s shoulder. "You’ve been a force to be reckoned with since you were a kid. I hope all these years haven’t dulled your edge!"
"Of course. I won’t disappoint you, Pan," Hua Yusen said confidently. ’He probably wants to see who can hold their liquor better,’ he guessed.
Hua Yusen was extremely confident in his ability to hold his liquor; he wasn’t afraid of a drinking contest with anyone.
Once Hua Yusen, Zhao Nuanyue, and Little Red Carp were in the car, Hua Yusen spoke softly. "The Pan family is truly a sprawling clan. In Pan Qingsong’s generation alone, there are six brothers and just the one sister, Pan Ling’er. If you include the sons from his uncles’ families, there are fifteen brothers in total. Of those fifteen, the ones who are married now have, I’d estimate, over a dozen children between them—all boys. Everyone’s guessing the Pan family’s third generation might have as many as fifty male heirs. In all of Jincheng City, the first thought anyone has about the Pans is how incredibly numerous they are. While they don’t hold many top-tier positions, they have a solid foothold in the mid and lower ranks. They’re a force in Jincheng City that can’t be underestimated."
Hearing Hua Yusen’s explanation, Zhao Nuanyue and Little Red Carp were utterly dumbfounded.
"No wonder Pan Ling’er is so sweet and innocent," Zhao Nuanyue remarked, impressed. "As the only little princess in the family, she must be showered with affection. What’s even more remarkable is that she hasn’t developed a spoiled, arrogant ’princess’ attitude. Instead, she’s so gentle and warm-hearted." She was amazed by the sheer size of the Pan family, and her impression of Pan Ling’er improved even more.
"That’s right. As the Pan family’s little princess, she’s utterly doted on, yet she hasn’t developed a spoiled bone in her body and is exceptionally gentle with everyone. And for a family with so many sons, it’s astonishing that there isn’t a single wastrel among them. That’s what makes them truly remarkable. The number of families in Jincheng City hoping to arrange a marriage with the Pans is practically endless," Hua Yusen replied. Though he didn’t explicitly state how precious Pan Ling’er was, he was letting Zhao Nuanyue know to be prepared: becoming a son-in-law of the Pan family would be no easy task.
"That’s understandable. A family can only thrive long-term if it has strong values. Pan Ling’er is a little golden treasure, so of course the elders in her family are going to be extra cautious," Zhao Nuanyue said with a chuckle, not at all surprised. ’My brother and Pan Ling’er are just getting to know each other; they haven’t reached the point of a real romance yet. If they’re fated to be together, then it will happen. If not, I won’t lose sleep over it.’
Zhao Nuanyue knew her brother was an outstanding young man. His own fated love was out there waiting for him; she didn’t need to interfere.
Pan Ling’er might be the Pan family’s treasure, but Zhao Nuan Yang was the apple of Zhao Nuanyue’s eye.
Since Zhao Nuanyue understood what he was getting at, Hua Yusen stopped worrying. He trusted her to always handle these day-to-day matters perfectly.
Listening to her sister and brother-in-law’s conversation, Little Red Carp was beginning to vaguely understand a few things.
The little one tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then looked at her sister. "Sister, am I your most cherished, unforgettable little princess? Your little golden treasure?"
"Of course you are! Do you even have to ask?" Zhao Nuanyue pulled Little Red Carp into a hug and planted a big kiss on her cheek. "Our family may not be big, but in our hearts, Little Red Carp will always be our cherished little princess, our little sweetheart!"
"Do little princesses get lots of special privileges?" Little Red Carp’s eyes widened with hope as she looked at her sister, desperate for a "yes."
Whenever Little Red Carp made that face and asked that kind of question, Zhao Nuanyue knew she was about to ask for something.
But Little Red Carp was a sensible child and rarely asked for anything too extravagant, so Zhao Nuanyue could usually grant her requests.
"Yes, the little princess in our family has very special privileges." Zhao Nuanyue nodded. "You have three wishes right now. Think carefully, tell me what they are, and I’ll do my best to make them come true."
Hearing her sister’s answer, Little Red Carp’s eyes grew even brighter. She said with a wide grin, "Okay! When our brother gets back, can we all go climb Brick City together?"
Before Zhao Nuanyue could answer, Hua Yusen, who was sitting beside them, looked completely baffled. "In this freezing weather? And it’s been snowing heavily the past couple of days. Do we really need to go climb Brick City? We’ve already climbed it so many times this year. Do you really love it that much?"
"It is cold! And we have climbed it a lot! But I still like it!" Little Red Carp’s reasoning was irrefutable. "So, Sister, will you agree to it or not?"
How could Zhao Nuanyue have the heart to refuse such a simple request from Little Red Carp?
Besides, Zhao Nuanyue knew that in Little Red Carp’s eyes, Brick City was the Dragon Spine, a place that could help accelerate the transformation of the Spiritual Power within her body. The fact that Little Red Carp was insisting so strongly proved how much she needed to go.