Chapter 123: Chapter 106 Taking Lici to Scrounge for Food! No Cap_2
Just as everyone was trying to salvage the situation by arguing back and forth. A domestic aide rushed back to report: “I was ordered to investigate Hundred Islands Guard, and I’m here to report. After a lot of effort, I finally found out. It turns out that among the direct descendants of the Zhong Family, there is no one named Luoxian. Family Head, we need to be careful, this might be a scam.” Getting this information from the Hundred Islands Guard wasn’t easy, as many families are very protective of their offspring. The domestic aide does not yet know that a major event has happened at home.
“What!?”
Liu Shengye turned deathly pale, violently coughing up blood.
If Zhong Luoxian was truly a daughter of the Zhong Family, there was a glimmer of hope for securing the Heavenly Spirit Pill.
But now…
The elders of Liu Clan were filled with lamentations and fear.
What should we do next, what should we do?
Under such a huge blow.
Even Zhide, the old ancestor Liu Zhde, was rocking, seemingly unable to stand steady.
While Liu Clan was in deep grief.
At Changning, the high and imposing city wall stood solemnly.
An ordinary carriage, after paying some city taxes, slowly entered Changning.
There were a few people sitting in the carriage.
One of the girls was rather chubby and could not restrain her curiosity. She secretly lifted the comer of the carriage curtain and peeked outside.
This young girl was naturally the eighth generation missy of the Wang family, Wang Licui.
Girls are naturally curious and lively. She had very few chances to visit the city from a young age.
Wang Shouzhe naturally wouldn’t blame Wang Licui, he continued to meditate, almost as if he was an old monk in meditation.
The person sitting opposite Wang Shouzhe was the Old Ancestor Longyan, dressed in plain white. She also closed her eyes, appearing to be in a semi- meditative state.
However, she focused her spiritual sense outside the carriage, vigilantly alert to any adverse events. Shouzhe is too key to the future of the Wang family, they absolutely can’t afford any mishaps.
“Old Ancestor, relax a little, you’re getting too tired from always being on alert.” Wang Shouzhe said gently, “The Liu and Zhao families do hate me to the bone, but the chances of them openly attacking me in public are too low.”
Even so, Wang Shouzhe recently had been adhering to a policy of not leaving home whenever possible. Even when he was forced to venture out, like now, he wouldn’t hesitate to ask for Old Ancestor Longyan to come along for protection.
Yes, he’s very afraid of death.
What he’s most afraid of is that the old ancestors of the Liu and Zhao families might suddenly go senile and do something maniacal that not only harms others but disadvantageous to themselves as well.
As the saying goes, one should always anticipate the enemy to be at their worst, Wang Shouzhe preferred to think of his enemies in the worst possible light.
In the past, it was the Liu and Zhao Families who were afraid of Wang Family causing havoc, leading to mutually assured destruction. But the current situation has completely reversed, now it’s Wang Shouzhe who worried that the others would lose their minds and do something irrational.
“Hmm…” Once inside the city, Old Ancestor Longyan could relax a bit.
Even if the Old Ancestors of the Liu and Zhao families were crazy, they wouldn’t dare attack leaders of other families within the city.
Moreover, their current outing, whether it’s the route or other aspects, was done very covertly.
And they even simply disguised themselves, with the makeover done by Wang Mei, the family servant. With her skilled hand, everyone’s appearance didn’t change drastically, but unless known closely, they wouldn’t be recognized instantly.
Especially Old Ancestor Longyan, her white hair was dyed black by Wang Mei, cascading down like a waterfall on her shoulders. Combined with her white attire and veil, she looked like a fairy who was untouched by the mundane world.
“Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle.” Wang Licui smacked her lips, a look of craving on her face, “Over there they’re selling roast ducks, why don’t we buy a few to fill our stomachs.”
The water route turned overland, and after swaying for quite a while, she was naturally very hungry.
Furthermore, she prepared extensively just for the chance to come to town today. And if you ask what she prepared, well… everyone can probably guess, haha~
“Licui, there’s a saying that goes ‘the last step stumbles the walker.’ Are you going to be the walker who stumbles at the last step?” Wang Shouzhe teased, “Hundred Taste Residence is ranked among the top three restaurants in Changning.”
“Gulp.” Wang Licui swallowed hard, consolidated her determination, slammed the curtain down, then started acting coquettishly with Wang Shouzhe, “Fourth Uncle, how about we have lunch before we get down to business?”
At this moment.
The voice of Wang Yong, the coachman, came in, “Young Master, it’s not far ahead to our Wang family’s fish stall. Would you like to make a detour a for a quick inspection?”
Wang Licui’s eyes spurted fire, even thoughts of murder crossed her mind.
Did he deliberately want to antagonize Miss Licui?
Luckily, Wang Shouzhe was afraid she would starve herself sick, so he immediately directed Wang Yong to the Hundred Taste Residence.
“Four Uncle is really thoughtful.” Wang Licui’s spirits lifted instantly.
Hundred Taste Residence.
The carriage halted at the backyard.
Under the guidance of the attendant, Wang Shouzhe and the others discreetly entered a luxurious private room.
“Oh wow, Four Uncle is truly generous.” Wang Licui grinned even sweeter than honey upon hearing that the minimum consumption for a private room at the Hundred Taste Residence was not low.
Unexpectedly.
In the luxurious room, a middle-aged and chubby man was already waiting.
After signalling the attendant to leave, he bowed to Wang Shouzhe with a big smile, “Younger brother Shouzhe, long time no see, I heard your Wang family is doing well. Eh? Why are you dressed up like this? I could hardly recognize you.”
“Old brother Qian,” Wang Shouzhe returned the greeting with a smile, “It’s all thanks to your guidance that our Wang family has reached today’s height. It’s just that I’ve made too many enemies recently, so I have to prioritize safety when I go out.”
This middle-aged, chubby man, naturally, is Wang Shouzhe’s ally, Qian Zhushi Qian Xuean. No, more precisely, he is now the Deputy Manager Qian.
“Shouzhe also congratulates older brother on becoming the shopkeeper and taking charge of one side.”
Wang Shouzhe’s current visit is naturally in response to an invitation he received from Qian Xuean. Although there were some twists and turns along the way, he eventually achieved his goal.
With the support of his family, he succeeded in advancing to the Spirit Platform Realm and obtaining the opportunity to control one side of the Changning Guard. However, Wang Shouzhe didn’t feel any aura of a Spirit Platform Realm powerhouse from him.
“Deputy Shopkeeper, Deputy Shopkeeper. I’ll have to get through this stage first before I can become a real shopkeeper,” Qian Xuean said jovially with a booming laugh, “You and I are brothers in life and death, we don’t need to be polite with each other. Who are these two family members?”
“This is my niece, Wang Licui,” Wang Shouzhe introduced with a smile. “She’s with me to see the world in the city.”
“So, this is your niece. Brother Shouzhe’s niece is also my niece.” Qian Xuean pulled out a twenty Qian Gold Note. “Here, Niece, take this and get something to eat.”
“No…,” Wang Shouzhe began to protest. “Brother Qian just advanced to the Spirit Platform Realm and has also taken on the burden of managing the business. His finances must be strained.”
“Shouzhe understands me, but I can afford this small red packet,” Qian Xuean chuckled, “Besides, this is a lucrative opportunity.”
He considered Wang Shouzhe as his closest ally, which was evident in his words.
“In that case, Licui, thank Uncle Qian,” Wang Shouzhe smiled, indicating that they were solid allies despite what the future holds.
Later, Qian Xuean brought out another twenty Qian Gold, smilingly said to Luo Yi, “This must be Luo Yi, right? You must be wearing a veil because your wedding is around the comer, isn’t it? Miss Luo Yi is indeed a phoenix amidst people, extraordinarily refined. Please accept this small token.”
Wang Shouzhe broke into a cold sweat.
He knew that Luo Yi was a man of strong character and hated being complimented. If he angered the elder and drew his sword, it could be disastrous.
Just as he was about to intervene, Luo Yi reached out his slender jade hand, took the twenty Qian Gold Note, and casually said, “Thankyou.”
What’s going on?
Wang Shouzhe was a bit confused. The elder had actually assumed a younger identity and accepted their meeting gift?
Later, Qian Xuean settled down next to Wang Shouzhe, “Brother Shouzhe, it s thanks to you that I have today. We must have a good drink today.”
“Old brother Qian, I’m here with my family. It’s my treat.” The thought of Wang Licui made Wang Shouzhe anxious.
“How can you say that? Your family is also my family.
“No, no. My niece can really eat…”
“Haha… Don’t tell me you’re afraid she’ll eat me out of home?” Qian Xuean laughed heartily, then, facing Wang Licui, he said in a high-spirited tone, “Niece Licui, order whatever you like and as much as you like. Today, the sky the limit!”