The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 469: Restarting the Modern Times 22

The officials were all smiles and immediately had the generous rewards that had been promised to them be presented one by one.

The exquisite box was opened again, the dazzling jewels sparkled, and the thick stack of checks looked particularly tempting.

"Dear heroes, this is the reward we promised you, and we will give it to you in full. Your bravery and wisdom saved our city, and we can never express our gratitude enough," the official said sincerely.

Mo Yuan took a quick look, confirmed the amount, and after saying a few polite words, he was ready to end it.

When the official saw that Mo Yuan and the others were about to end the meeting, he stepped forward in a hurry and said earnestly, "Heroes, please stay! You have made such great contributions to our city, how can we express our gratitude with just these rewards? No matter what, please honor us today and let us show our hospitality and have a simple meal together."

As the official spoke, he motioned for his followers to step forward and persuade him again. The followers also spoke up: "Heroes, our masters sincerely want to invite you to dinner. This is also a token of our gratitude from all the people in the city. You saved our homeland, and we all hope to have the opportunity to thank you in person."

The official went on to say, “This meal is not only to thank you, but also to listen to your wonderful stories during this operation, so that we can learn from your bravery and wisdom so that we can better protect our city in the future. In addition, we have also prepared some special food and fine wine, which I believe will satisfy you.”

Seeing that Mo Yuan and the others were still hesitating, the official said, "Dear heroes, please consider this as an opportunity for us to express our gratitude. We would feel uneasy if you just leave like this."

Mo Yuan nodded slightly, his expression calm and determined.

"We appreciate your kindness. But we came here only to save the city, not for fame, fortune, or feasting. Now that our mission is complete, we should return to report."

He slowly swept his eyes over the crowd and continued, "Our country also has many affairs waiting for us to deal with, and we cannot stay here for long. As for the stories of this operation, I believe they will spread in the future for everyone to learn from."

Mo Yuan clasped his fists and said, "Everyone, let's say goodbye now. May this city be peaceful forever."

After saying this, he turned and signaled to his companions, and the group quickly left.

They had no intention of getting involved in these relationships, because the Special Affairs Bureau now had more and more things to deal with, and they already wished they could live in a flying car.

Seeing Mo Yuan and his group about to leave, the officials felt regretful but knew they couldn't force them to stay.

He immediately ordered his followers: "Quick, prepare the best speedway for the heroes and ensure they have a smooth journey."

The followers acted quickly and cleared a wide and clean road leading directly to the parking lot of the flying car.

The official personally led the group and escorted Mo Yuan and the others all the way to the flying car.

The official said with great respect: "Heroes, although we cannot have a feast with you, your noble character is admirable. May you have a safe journey. If you need us in the future, please let us know."

When Mo Yuan and others boarded the flying car, the officials and followers saluted and watched the flying car slowly rise and disappear into the sky.

As soon as he returned to China, Dongfang Fufeng was already waiting for Chao Yao at the door of the Special Affairs Bureau.

When the flying car slowly landed in front of the Special Affairs Bureau, everyone saw the tall and straight Dongfang Fufeng at a glance.

Mo Yuan and others got off the flying car first. They looked at Dongfang Fufeng with a hint of understanding and teasing in their eyes.

After all, everyone can see Dongfang Fufeng's feelings for Chao Yao.

Dongfang Fufeng's eyes were fixed on the flying car, and he was looking forward to Chao Yao's appearance.

When Chao Yao's figure appeared at the door of the car, Dongfang Fufeng's face instantly broke into a bright smile.

He strode forward, stretched out his hand like a gentleman, and helped Chao Yao get off the car.

Some of the colleagues standing by smiled knowingly, while others made light jokes.

"Oh, this Dongfang Master is really impatient."

"Looking at this, Chaoyao is really spoiled to the sky."

Dongfang Fufeng completely ignored the teasing of others, only Chao Yao had eyes in his eyes.

"Yaoyao, welcome back. Let's go to the old house for dinner today."

Chao Yao looked at Dongfang Fufeng with a generous smile on his face and his eyes bright and calm.

She gently placed her hand on the hand extended by Dongfang Fufeng and stepped down from the flying car gracefully.

Facing the jokes from colleagues, Chao Yao raised his chin slightly and said without shyness: "Please stop teasing us. We will get together again when we have the chance."

Then, she turned to look at Dongfang Fufeng, her eyes full of tenderness and determination, "Since you have arranged everything, let's go."

Dongfang Fufeng nodded slightly and looked at Chao Yao with eyes full of doting.

He gently put his arm around Chao Yao's shoulders and led her towards the car that had been prepared.

"Should I go back and freshen up first or go straight there? I've already said hello to them, and I'll set the date for my wedding while I'm there."

Chao Yao thought for a moment and said, "Let's go home and wash up first."

Dongfang Fufeng nodded in agreement, took Chao Yao into the car and drove home.

Soon, they arrived at Chao Yao's residence.

As soon as he entered the house, Chao Yao felt a peaceful atmosphere.

She breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to use her magical powers to dress herself up.

Chao Yao slowly closed his eyes and mobilized the immortal power in his body.

In an instant, a soft light emanated from her.

Her hair seemed to be gently blown by the breeze, and each strand was sparkling with a mysterious luster.

Then, she thought about it and her spiritual power flowed to her clothes.

The originally ordinary clothes gradually changed into a gorgeous long skirt.

The skirt fluttered as light as clouds, and was embroidered with exquisite patterns, as if it was woven from stars and moonlight.

Chao Yao concentrated his immortal power on his face again.

Her skin became whiter and more delicate, emitting a warm glow like fine jade.

There are bright stars twinkling in his eyes, as if they contain endless mysteries.

Her red lips parted slightly, revealing a faint smile that made people intoxicated.

She stretched out her hands, and the magical power danced at her fingertips.

Some exquisite accessories appeared out of thin air, such as jewel-encrusted hairpins, dazzling bracelets and earrings.

She wore these accessories lightly on her body, adding just the right touch of nobility and elegance.

When Chao Yao finished dressing up, she slowly opened her eyes.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she smiled with satisfaction.

At this moment, she was like a fairy descending to earth, so beautiful that nothing could compare.

She knew that at the family dinner tonight, she would appear in front of Dongfang Fufeng's family in the most perfect manner.

At this time, Dongfang Fufeng was standing not far away, quietly watching Chao Yao use his magical powers to dress himself up.

He walked gently to Chao Yao, his eyes full of tenderness and love.

"As expected, my Yaoyao is the most beautiful."

"of course!"

Chao Yao raised his head slightly, looking confident.

"Okay, let's go."

Dongfang Fufeng and Chao Yao walked out of the house hand in hand and got into the car again.

The car slowly stopped in front of the Dongfang family's old house.

As soon as Chao Yao and Dongfang Fufeng got off the car, they saw two rows of well-trained servants standing at the door of the old house. They were dressed in neat uniforms and stood with their heads bowed respectfully.

An old butler in a black tuxedo and with his hair neatly combed came up quickly and bowed slightly, saying, "Master, Miss Chaoyao, welcome home. The master and the other young masters have been waiting in the main hall for a long time."

Led by the housekeeper, they slowly walked into the old house.

As soon as he stepped into the main hall, Chao Yao felt a solemn atmosphere.

Dongfang Hongyuan sat in the main seat, his expression dignified yet with a hint of concern.

Dongfang Yichen stood aside with a hint of impatience on his face, but the moment he saw Chao Yao, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Dongfang Yuxuan had a smile on his face, making it impossible to tell what he was really thinking.

Dongfang Hongyuan saw Chaoyao and nodded slightly, revealing a kind smile: "Miss Chaoyao, welcome to the Dongfang family. Fufeng often mentioned you, and seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary."

Chao Yao bowed politely: "Hello, uncle, nice to meet you."

Dongfang Yichen couldn't help but said sarcastically: "Humph, I don't know what's so special that makes Big Brother so obsessed with it."

Dongfang Fufeng frowned and was about to speak when Dongfang Hongyuan glared at Dongfang Yichen and said, "Yichen, don't be rude. Miss Chaoyao is our honored guest."

Dongfang Yuxuan smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Brother, your vision is certainly not wrong. Miss Chaoyao is obviously a very intelligent person. We will be a family from now on, so we should get closer to each other."

The old butler had tea served at the right time: "Miss Chaoyao, please have some tea. We prepared it especially for you."

Chao Yao took the teacup gracefully, took a sip, and secretly admired the Dongfang family's thoughtful manners.

Then she put down the teacup and looked at everyone with a smile, her eyes bright and sincere.

Chao Yao slightly turned sideways and took out a carefully prepared gift from the bag beside her with graceful and calm movements.

She faced Dongfang Hongyuan, holding an ancient inkstone in both hands, and walked forward slowly.

"Uncle, I heard that you like calligraphy. I got this ancient inkstone by chance. It has witnessed the talents of countless literati and poets throughout history. The inkstone is delicate and warm, and the fragrance of ink seems to linger faintly. I hope you like it."

The color of this ancient inkstone is as deep as black jade, the texture is as delicate as silk, and there are exquisite patterns carved on the edges. It is obviously a rare treasure at first glance.

Dongfang Hongyuan's eyes showed surprise. He took the ancient inkstone with both hands, examined it carefully, stroked the surface of the inkstone with his fingers, and nodded continuously: "Miss Chaoyao is thoughtful. This gift is very much to my liking. Calligraphy is the love of my life. This inkstone will definitely add more elegance to my study."

Then, Chao Yao turned to Dongfang Yichen, holding an exquisite short sword in his hand.

There was a hint of playfulness and challenge in her eyes, and she smiled and said, "Yi Chen, I heard that you are very interested in martial arts. Although this short sword magic weapon cannot be used for fighting, it has the effect of warding off evil and protecting the body. It once protected brave warriors on the battlefield, and now I hope it can bring you good luck. I hope you like it."

Dongfang Yichen originally had a look of impatience on his face, but the moment he saw the short sword magic weapon, his eyes lit up. The light in his eyes showed both curiosity about the new thing and surprise at being understood by others.

He took it and played with it repeatedly in his hand, his tone unconsciously softened a lot: "Humph, you still have some vision."

Finally, Chao Yao gave Dongfang Yuxuan a small jade pendant.

Her eyes were gentle and peaceful, and she said softly: "Yuxuan, this pendant has the effect of calming the mind and spirit. In this noisy world, I hope it can bring you a moment of peace. I hope it can be of help to you."

Dongfang Yuxuan smiled even more and took the pendant, which emitted a soft glow under the light.

He exclaimed: "Ms. Chaoyao is really thoughtful. I like this gift very much. It will definitely become a precious companion by my side."

Everyone in the Dongfang family was very satisfied with Chao Yao's gift, and they also prepared gifts in return.

Dongfang Hongyuan asked someone to bring a precious painting. When the scroll was unfolded, the scent of ink filled the air. The landscape on the picture was magnificent and the artistic conception was profound.

"Miss Chaoyao, this is a little gift from me. I hope you and Fufeng can be together and live happily. This painting is from a famous artist. I hope your life will be as poetic as the beautiful scenery in this painting."

Although Dongfang Yichen was somewhat reluctant, he still took out a rare martial arts secret book.

He threw the secret book to Chao Yao and said stubbornly: "This is for you, just consider it as a return gift. Humph, don't underestimate this secret book, I won't give it to ordinary people."

Dongfang Yuxuan presented a precious jewel bracelet.

The gemstones on the bracelet sparkle brilliantly, just like the starry sky.

"Ms. Chaoyao, this bracelet suits you very well. I hope you like it. It is like our Dongfang family's blessing to you, beautiful and eternal."

During the exchange of gifts, Chao Yao's relationship with the Dongfang family gradually eased.

After the gift exchange, the atmosphere became a little more relaxed.

Dongfang Hongyuan took a sip of tea, looked at Chaoyao with a smile, and said in a kind tone: "Miss Chaoyao, Fufeng often mentioned you to me, and I was also very curious about your work. I heard that you are in the Special Affairs Bureau, which must be a very unusual place."

Chao Yao was slightly stunned, then responded with a smile: "Uncle, the Special Affairs Bureau does undertake some special tasks. However, the specific work content involves some confidential information, so it is not convenient to explain in detail."

Dongfang Hongyuan nodded in understanding and continued to ask tentatively: "Then you must have extraordinary abilities in the bureau. Fufeng didn't tell me the details, so as a father, I can't help but be curious."

Chao Yao considered his words and said, "Uncle, I am just doing my part. In the Special Affairs Bureau, everyone has their own strengths and we all work together for some goals. My abilities can only play a role at certain times."

Dongfang Hongyuan's eyes flashed with thought, and then he said, "Miss Chaoyao is too modest. I can feel that you must be a very capable girl. The matters handled by the Special Affairs Bureau must be very complicated, and you must have experienced many wonderful stories in them."

Chao Yao smiled and said, "Uncle, it's not that wonderful, I'm just doing my duty. Some things are indeed special, but they are all for the sake of protecting everyone's safety and stability."

Seeing that Chao Yao was unwilling to talk about the specific situation of the Special Affairs Bureau, Dongfang Hongyuan did not want to ask any more questions, so he changed the subject and started talking about some light topics. Chao Yao also responded skillfully and continued to communicate happily with everyone in the Dongfang family.

When the conversation was almost over, Dongfang Fufeng began to talk about his engagement with Chao Yao.