Chapter 2424

“Brother.”

Bei Qingyue suddenly raised her voice a few notches.

Her gaze towards Bei Shengri bore a hint of sternness.

“Today is mother’s birthday. The clan leader election matters should be left for later discussion.”

“Especially this matter should not be brought up in front of outsiders.”

Her gaze swept towards Ling Chuxiang, and needless to say, the outsider referred to him.

Bei Qingyue and the Old Madam’s attitude towards Ling Chuxiang was entirely consistent; neither welcomed him warmly.

Ling Chuxiang’s expression tightened; as expected, Bei Qingyue’s words as the clan leader were sharp.

Seeing Bei Shengri’s awkward expression there, he had to speak up, “Right, right, Lady Yue’s words make sense.”

“This matter should be discussed slowly among yourselves later.”

This matter cannot be rushed, as rushing could lead to undesirable effects.

Ling Chuxiang thought for a moment and signaled to Bei Zicheng, his gaze settling on the Old Madam.

“Old Madam, I specially sought out a treasure from afar, a humble offering for your long life.”

Bei Zicheng hurriedly took the box he had been holding and placed it in front of the Old Madam on the coffee table.

In the process, he opened the lid of the box.

As the box opened, a fragrant aroma wafted out.

The scent quickly filled the entire hall completely.

The Old Master, Old Madam, and Bei Qingyue looked into the box, each startled in their hearts.

Inside the gold-edged box, with soil as the base and ice covering the sides, a slight chill emanated.

In the center, a blood-red lotus stood proudly among all.

The Snow Mountain Red Lotus, a top-grade medicinal material, each one is priceless.

It is said that consumed raw while alive, this herb can strengthen muscles and bones, prolonging life.

If processed into pills, it can have even greater effects.

But its value lies in the fact that it only grows on extremely cold mountains and is very rare in number.

Nangong Yun and Bei Xier didn’t know what this thing was, but seeing everyone’s expressions, they could roughly gauge its value.

The Old Madam’s gaze was thoroughly captured by it, as if to confirm her thoughts, she involuntarily asked, “Is this, the Snow Mountain Red Lotus?”

“That’s right, I personally picked this Snow Mountain Red Lotus before the New Year.”

Seeing the Old Madam so fond of the red lotus, Ling Chuxiang felt somewhat appeased.

“Ordinary things don’t catch your eye, Old Madam, this treasure is also a token of our Lingfeng Group’s regard.”

The Old Madam glanced at him, her brow furrowing slightly.

Ling Chuxiang must have come with a request in sending this gesture. Though today is her birthday and indeed a day for receiving gifts,

yet this gift is extraordinarily precious.

Ling Lin noticed the Old Madam’s hesitation and quickly spoke up, “Mom, this is a token of my eldest brother’s regard, please accept it.”

“Yes, though this gift is precious, it might seem a bit unreasonable not to accept it today.”

On the side, Bei Shengri also concurred.

The Old Madam pondered for a moment, then finally nodded.

“Fine, in that case, I shall accept it respectfully.”

After speaking, she looked towards Bei Xier behind her and said, “Xi’er, put this lotus away. Also, help arrange rooms for the elders and Cousin Zicheng.”

“Alright.”

Bei Xier nodded, went forward to carefully put the lotus box away.

She then lifted it and headed to the back hall.

Watching the Old Madam instruct Bei Xier to handle tasks, a fleeting expression crossed Bei Shengri’s eyes.

It seemed that Bei Xier’s role in the main house here was far greater than he imagined.