476 Settling Down in Ethereal City (2/2)
As a result, when Wang Baole's cruiser landed in Ethereal City's aerial port, he saw Lin You and his escorts waiting there to personally welcome his arrival. As soon as Wang Baole got out, he immediately cupped his fists and saluted Lin You as a junior would his senior. Lin You simply laughed, stepped forward, and gave Wang Baole a pat!
They shared few meetings with each other but had been communicating quite frequently. They didn't feel awkward or unfamiliar with each other at all as they chatted merrily. Lin You was also extremely cordial to Wang Baole's parents.
After learning that the man before them was the city lord of Ethereal City, Wang Baole's parents instinctively felt slightly nervous. Lin You sensed their nervousness. His smiles were kind, and he behaved like an ordinary person, like a neighbor who was friendly and not disinclined towards the occasional teasing.
”Brother Wang, Lady Wang, after settling down, please help me say a few good words to your son, Baole. It's really quite embarrassing, but my only son, that useless child, is now working for Baole.”
Wang Baole's parents burst out into laughter as soon as they heard that. They knew that Lin You was joking. He was trying to put them at ease. At the same time, he was trying to remind them that Wang Baole was no longer just a typical, ordinary person. He was trying to strengthen their faith in him.
Wang Baole was extremely touched by the scene, and he bowed towards Lin You again.
Lin You had made comprehensive arrangements. After receiving Wang Baole's family, he brought them to the inner city area near the City Lord's residences. He lent a considerably-sized house to Wang Baole.
It was a loan in principle, but a gift in practice.
The residence's land area was vast. It had a lawn and gardens, as well as three pavilions. The place was elegantly decorated and quiet. Such quiet spots in the bustling city were worth a fortune. In addition, it was situated in the inner city area, and this set Wang Baole's heart at ease with regard to any safety and defense concerns.
Lin You had also made arrangements for servants. However, Wang Baole's parents weren't used to having servants. After Wang Baole tactfully turned down the offer, Lin You took his leave.
Even after Lin You left with his men, Wang Baole's parents continued to stare at the huge residence. They felt as if they were in a dream. Pride for their son unfurled in their hearts once again.
Lin You had made further arrangements. A few days later, after a discussion with Wang Baole's family, the city's archeology department welcomed an additional supervisor. It was Wang Baole's father!
A new position with considerable authority was created concurrently in the city's education department. The person appointed to the post was Wang Baole's mother!
Lin You believed that the best way to assimilate into a new city wasn't to go around announcing who Wang Baole was and having countless hordes of sycophants gathering around the family. It was to create a place for Wang Baole's parents within the Ethereal City's administrative system. This would allow them to form their own social circles.
There was no need to flaunt or intentionally hide who they were. Let nature run its course. After all, regardless of what happened, and regardless of any trouble that Wang Baole's parents might encounter, as long as it was something Wang Baole and Lin You could resolve, it wasn't an insurmountable problem!
The elderly couple started work in their new workplaces. They got familiar with their new environment and began to have something to fill their time with. Gradually, the family settled down in Ethereal City.
Wang Baole's father concentrated on work. In comparison, Wang Baole's mother had prioritized Wang Baole's marriage. She spent most of her time assessing potential partners for her son.
Wang Baole started to consider whether he should make a trip back to Ethereal Dao College now. He had to get his new Core Formation realm cultivation technique and settle some other matters.
A few days later, Wang Baole left his house in the morning. He transformed into an arc of rainbow and raced towards… the Ethereal Dao College!