Everyone settled into their seats, with Chen Yuankang occupying the head seat. He motioned for Ye Yang to sit to his left and Chen Meng to his right.

"Mr. Louis, please take a seat. Such a distinguished guest like you shouldn’t stand like a servant in our dining room. If word got out, our Chen family would be too embarrassed to show our faces!" Chen Guanggui addressed Louis.

"If my Master hasn’t given me permission to sit, I won’t!" Louis said firmly.

Seeing their leader remain standing, the other two men and a woman from Louis’s team also chose to stand, feeling rather awkward beside Louis.

Seeing Louis's firm refusal, the atmosphere in the dining room became somewhat tense. Although the Chen family members were accustomed to high society, they had never seen such obstinacy from Louis.

After a moment of silence, Chen Yuankang turned to Ye Yang with a hint of helplessness, "My friend Ye Yang, since Mr. Louis is so insistent, what do you think?"

Ye Yang nodded at Louis and said, "I accept you as my disciple, so sit."

"Thank you, Master. I love you!" Louis said, a broad grin spreading across his face. He promptly took a seat next to Ye Yang, followed by the other three members of his team.

Once most of the dishes were served, Chen Yuankang stood up, cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, and began, "As the effective head of the Chen family, I hereby declare that our esteemed friend, Ye Yang, is the most honored guest of the Chen household. Whatever he requires, we must fulfill to the best of our abilities!"

Chen’s proclamation was met with stunned silence, leaving everyone in shock.

Ye Yang, too, was taken aback by Chen Yuankang's statement. Looking at the sincere expression on Chen’s face, he responded, "There's no need for such formalities, what I did was just a small favor."

Despite his surprise, Ye Yang's expression remained unfazed, which only deepened the curiosity of those present.

Chen Yuankang, however, just chuckled, "Ye Yang, you are too modest. Your character and talent have deeply impressed this old man. You deserve the respect and honor of our household."

Ye Yang just smiled without further comment.

"Why, Dad? He’s just a green youngster! Why should he be treated as an honored guest in our household?" a skeptical voice rang out. It was Chen Guanggui.

"You insolent child! Sit down! Is it your place to question?" The elder Chen retorted angrily.

"Exactly! Even if we consider Mr. Ye an esteemed guest, you should give us a reason that convinces us!" Liu Yulan, Chen Guanggui's wife, remarked sharply.

"Yes, give us a convincing reason!" echoed other members of the Chen family.

Ye Yang calmly listened to their quarrels, nonchalantly enjoying the sumptuous dishes in front of him. Beside him, Louis was enthusiastically serving him dishes, surprising Ye Yang with his adeptness with chopsticks.

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The western beauty next to Louis occasionally cast glances at Ye Yang, making him wonder if he had something on his face to attract such attention.

Chen Meng noticed the foreign beauty's frequent glances at Ye Yang and couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. Intuition told her this woman was a potential threat.

"Bang!" Suddenly, the sound of Chen Yuankang slamming the table with both hands echoed, making the air feel as if it had frozen. The entire restaurant went silent in an instant, all eyes focused on Chen Yuankang.

"Everyone, be quiet!" Chen Yuankang's face darkened as he commanded sternly. Seeing him so angry, the Chen family members in the restaurant lowered their heads, not daring to speak further.

Chen Yuankang's gaze swept over everyone, eventually settling on Chen Guanggui, "You foolish man, do you realize what you're questioning? Ye Yang is our family's lifesaver! He saved your father's life, and now you're here doubting him. Are you challenging my authority?"

Hearing this, Chen Guanggui and the rest of the Chen family were taken aback. They hadn't realized that it was Ye Yang who had cured the old man's illness, bringing him back from the brink of death.

Chen Guanggui fell silent, realizing his mistake and the possibility of offending his father. He lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Seeing Chen Guanggui like this, Chen Yuankang turned to the others, "From now on, in this family, whoever dares to question Ye Yang's status, I will erase them from the Chen family tree!"

The atmosphere in the restaurant grew tense again, and everyone remained silent.

Ye Yang watched all this unfold with a wry smile on his face. He had initially stepped in just to help and prevent Chen Meng from getting upset, but he hadn't expected things to escalate like this.

Turning to Chen Yuankang, he whispered, "Elder Chen, please don't be too angry. Let's just let bygones be bygones."

Chen Yuankang deeply gazed at Ye Yang, then slowly took his seat without uttering another word.

Witnessing this, the members of the Chen family felt uneasy. With Ye Yang having saved Chen Yuankang, they now owed him a monumental favor. Having him as an esteemed guest in the Chen family was only appropriate.

Moreover, Ye Yang's medical expertise at such a young age was unparalleled. Issues that top medical experts couldn't resolve were fixed by Ye Yang within half an hour.

No wonder Louis, a leading figure in the medical field, wanted to acknowledge Ye Yang as his master. Ye Yang genuinely possessed extraordinary skills.

Now, the Chen family members looked at Ye Yang with newfound admiration. Building a good relationship with this young prodigy meant their family's health would be secure.

Even Chen Guangfu and Chen Guanggui, who had earlier conflicts with Ye Yang, came forward to toast him. Ye Yang graciously returned their gestures, winning over the hearts of the Chen family.

By the time the banquet ended, it was late into the night. Most of the Chen family members were slightly intoxicated as they swayed and bid their goodbyes to Ye Yang. Chen Meng had already retired, and the younger members of the Chen family affectionately referred to him as "Brother Yang" as they left.

As the crowd thinned, Chen Yuankang walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Ye Yang out of the restaurant, with Louis dutifully trailing behind.

The night air around the villa was exceptionally fresh. A gentle breeze coupled with the chirping of cicadas created a serene ambiance.

Chen Yuankang gave Ye Yang an inquiring look, "Young Master Ye, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. Do you have the time?"

Ye Yang knew Chen Yuankang probably wanted to inquire about his medical treatment. He responded, "Of course, lead the way, Elder Chen."

"Young Master Ye sounds too formal. Just like Meng calls me, address me as 'grandfather'," Chen Yuankang suggested tentatively.

"Alright, Grandfather Chen. In that case, you should call me 'Little Ye'," Ye Yang responded.

Chen Yuankang laughed heartily, "I'm truly grateful to my dear granddaughter for bringing such a remarkable young man into my life. Little Ye, I really admire your temperament. If it weren't for our age difference, I'd have sworn brotherhood with you tonight!"

Chen Yuankang's laughter echoed warmly under the tranquil night sky. Ye Yang smiled gently, genuinely touched by Chen Yuankang's sincere admiration.