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Chapter 735: Being Frightened Out Of Their Wits

Knock, knock…

The Fragrance Hall's door was knocked, then Tang Xiu entered with Ouyang Lulu. Just as they stepped inside and saw more than 20 young men and women all standing up and glaring at them with hostile faces.

"Eh? What happened?" Tang Xiu and Ouyang Lulu exchanged looks and were baffled by the reaction from everyone in the hall.

Upon seeing them, the people in the hall blanked for a moment, as Wei Guotao was a bit stunned when he saw Ouyang Lulu. His vision then fell on Tang Xiu and asked, "Who are you?"

Tang Xiu looked at everyone inside but could not find Chen Xiaowan at all. He was immediately confused and said, "Could it be that we came to the wrong hall? Sis Xiaowan clearly said her class reunion was being held in the Fragrance Hall, right? Where is she?"

"Are you looking for Chen Xiaowan?" Asked Wei Guotao, surprised.

"Yeah. I'm her younger brother." Tang Xiu nodded. "I heard that you are all here for a class reunion, so I came with two bottles of wine."

It was now everyone's turn in the room to become baffled, exchanging dismayed looks. They thought that they were people who came to retaliate Lu Bo, thus they didn't expect that he turned out to be Chen Xiaowan's younger brother.

Wei Guotao himself had 99% assurance that it was true, so he immediately spoke, "Young Brother, Chen Xiaowan is currently out doing something and will come back later. How about you leave first and wait for her to come back? I'll contact you again later."

Asking guests to leave?!

As if realizing something, Tang Xiu turned his head and looked at the seven or eight men who had already walked inside, while the two in front were letting out curses. He then saw the people in the hall turn vigilant and suddenly could not help laughing, "Do you guys have a conflict with them?"

Wei Guotao, Lu Bo, and the others did not reply, but some of the more courageous men among them stepped forward to guard the six or seven females behind them.

"Wow, so many people here, eh?!"

The swollen-faced Bai Sheng entered the room unsteadily and then looked around. As he found Lu Bo among them, he immediately shouted angrily, "It's that fucking bastard! I luckily followed you in secret before, so I knew you were in this hall, else you would have run away by now. The ones who dared to beat this Big Daddy are not born yet, but you just jumped out of your mother's womb ahead of time. And today, I'll kick you back to your mother's womb."

With that said, Bai Sheng wielded the bottle and seemed to be ready to storm Lu Bo.

"STOP!"

Tang Xiu furrowed his brows and shouted in a deep voice. At the same time, his feet instantly moved toward Bai Sheng. The latter had yet to smash the wine bottle, as he already caught his wrist and said, "This place is the Paradise Manor. You must know the consequences before you want to make a ruckus here."

"Who the hell are you? It's no damned fucking business with yours whether this Big Daddy wants to fuck things up here!"

BAM…

A loud, thumping sound was heard as Ouyang Lulu's foot heavily kicked Bai Sheng's chest. Despite being a man, Bai Sheng was not tall and his physique was also rather weak, hence he was sent back for several steps by Ouyang Lulu's kick until he hit the two men behind him.

"You may curse me, but if you dare to curse him again I will snap your damn legs and tie you up at the entrance of my Paradise Manor like a dog. Do you believe me?" Shouted Ouyang Lulu angrily.

Getting kicked in the chest suffocated Bai Sheng. As he saw Ouyang Lulu's appearance, never did he dream that such a beauty comparable to a celestial maiden was actually the one who kicked him, and was especially threatening him for another man.

"YOU…" Bai Shen was about to roar furiously but was pulled by a middle-aged man beside him.

The middle-aged man looked at Ouyang Lulu indifferently and said, "Listening to you, are you someone from this Paradise Manor?"

"Yes. I'm the owner of this place," answered Ouyang Lulu coldly.

The owner?

The middle-aged man was struck dumb and suddenly realized something as his expression drastically changed and his attitude reversed 180 degrees. He then nodded and squeezed out an obsequious smile, "It turns out that you're Miss Ouyang. Blame me for failing to recognize Mt. Tai when I met you. I heard from a friend of mine the other day that you have a good relationship with Mr. Tang, so I brought these friends from Fukang Province to join us. On the account of Mr. Tang's face, why don't you…"

Suddenly, his words came to an abrupt halt as it occurred to him that it was Tang Xiu who was accompanied by Ouyang Lulu. His expression froze as he gaped and was unable to voice anything else.

Tang Xiu sneered and said, "My face seems quite big, eh? To think that I can even make you bring people here to flatter me. So tell me, who's this holy being friend you mentioned?"

The middle-aged man felt like he was falling into an ice cave, for he never imagined that the very person who was just cursed by his companion turned out to be Tang Xiu himself. Though it was his first time meeting Tang Xiu, his name was like a thunderclap piercing his ear.

"You… are you Mr. Tang Xiu?"

"I am!" Tang Xiu slightly nodded.

The middle-aged man squeezed out a smile and said with trembling lips, "My friend's name is Jin Xingkui and he's my client, and his recent project uses stones bought from me. Mr. Tang, my friend just lashed out his tantrum at you, please don't stoop to his level and forgive him with your magnanimity."

Tang Xiu looked at him with a strange expression, as he did not expect that this middle-aged man turned out to be Jin Xingkui's business friend. He also had some shares in Jin Xingkui's business, so it could be counted that he also had a business deal with this man!

Bai Sheng, who finally gasped for breath, wanted to lash out his anger again. After all, he was kicked under everyone's watchful eyes, more so that the one who did it was such a dazzling belle—something very humiliating to him. But after hearing Tang Xiu being mentioned by his friend, he could not help but tremble, and his frenzied feelings also faded a lot.

"You… are you really Tang Xiu? From the Tang Family?" Bai Sheng's attitude had drastically changed as well and asked with a cautious expression.

"You know me?" Tang Xiu frowned.

Bai Sheng's heart thumped, nearly weeping. He never feared anyone and even practically ignored the elders of his family. But the fear he had toward that truly fierce and ruthless figure was genuine, and this figure was exactly Tang Xiu of the Tang Family from Beijing.

"Tang… Mr. Tang. I really apologize. I didn't know the owner of this place is close to you. I really have dog eyes. I couldn't recognize you at all just now. My name is Bai Sheng from Fukang Province's Bai Family."

Tang Xiu's brows raised and asked, "Who is Bai Yang to you?"

"He's the Bai Family's Patriarch. I should call him Uncle according to the seniority," said Bai Sheng.

"I know a bit about the Bai Family." Tang Xiu nodded. "Whether it is Bai Yang or the rest of the family, they usually act low-key. I never thought this family had someone like you. Scram to Fukang Province fast, and you had better not to court calamity for your family when you're outside later."

Bai Sheng wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead, as he hurriedly nodded and said, "Yes, yes. I'll definitely redeem myself according to your teaching. If… if you have no other instructions, then I'll take my leave first. I'll leave early in the morning and return to Fukang Province."

With that said, all who came with threatening attitudes now quickly left with trepidation, while the more than 20 people in the Fragrance Hall were dumbfounded with dropping jaws—shocked by the series of events.

Tang Xiu then turned around to look at Wei Guotao and the others. A smile climbed up on his face as he said, "I apologize to all of you for having your dinner at our Paradise Manor disturbed. Hence, I'd like to present these two bottles of wine for everyone to taste. Also, we still have things to tend to, so we can't accompany you."

Gods Nectar?

At least a dozen people among them knew their wine, and also had seen the packaging of this top wine, the Gods Nectar.

Inwardly, they exclaimed in shock as the two bottles of wine given by Tang Xiu turned out to be Gods Nectar. It must be noted that this wine was very expensive and sold at 18,888 yuan in the exclusive stores. But in the 'private market' many were willing to obtain it for double the price.

It was an exquisite wine, yet it was very scarce in circulation.

That was the characteristic of the Gods Nectar.

"Mr. Tang, please stay." Wei Guotao quickly called out. "We are really grateful for what just happened. I'm afraid we would be beaten if it wasn't for you."

"Nevermind it!" Tang Xiu smiled. "You chose to dine at Paradise Manor, so it's our responsibility to guarantee your safety."

Wei Guotao nodded in response with a smile. There was a hesitating look on his face as he pointed to the two bottles of Gods Nectar on the table and said, "I must decline your kindness with thanks, Mr. Tang. But this wine… is way… too precious. We…"

"No, it's just a liquor, and nothing precious." Tang Xiu waved his hand and smilingly said, "But you…"

"Oh? You're here, Brother? And you too, Lulu!"

At the door of the Fragrance Hall, Chen Xiaowan came inside with empty hands. There was previously a bit of anger on her face, but it then instantly disappeared completely after seeing Tang Xiu and Ouyang Lulu.

Ouyang Lulu quickly greeted her and affectionately grabbed her arms and said, "I just learned that you and your classmates are having a reunion here, Sis Xiaowan. Else I would have instructed my staff to prepare the best hall for all of you."

Chen Xiaowan looked a bit embarrassed and replied in a low voice, "No need to be this polite between us, Lulu. Besides, having to meet and gather here together is already great."

"Just enjoy yourself here like it's your home, Sis Xiaowan—wherever you feel great. Well, consider this dinner tonight my treat. Just enjoy your dishes and wine and have a good evening. All of your spending tonight is on me," said Ouyang Lulu with a smile.

"Don't…"

"Nope. It's already decided. Else your brother will scold me to death later!" Ouyang Lulu interrupted her and smiled.

Tang Xiu could not help laughing and said, "Lulu wants to exempt you from spending, Sis, so just accept it. Anyways, we won't bother your dinner. Just call me later after you're done and I'll escort you back."

After a while, Tang Xiu and Ouyang Lulu left, leaving only a group of Chen Xiaowan's classmates in the Fragrance Hall. Just as Chen Xiaowan threw back the car key to Wei Guotao, voices buzzed from her classmates:

"It was so amazing. Xiaowan's younger brother is simply too powerful."

"Yeah! Amazing. Those guys a while ago seemed to be scared out their wits and nearly wet their pants."

"That's a real nouveau riche for you!"

"Damn! Tang Xiu is really cool!"

"Yeah! He's my idol!"

"If only I had such a younger brother, it'd be so damn great!"

Chapter 736: Money

Chen Xiaowan, who was watching Wei Guotao's face, gradually became astounded. Her old classmates' comments and envious looks cast a dense fog in her head.

"What exactly is going on?" Chen Xiaowan muttered to herself.

Wu Xiaoping rubbed his hands. With a smiling face that was full of flattering, he came to Chen Xiaowan and gave her 180 degrees bow, and then grinned, "Wow, Belle Chen, my dearest Goddess Xiaowan, do you still need a devoted and faithful slave? If you still need one, please receive me! I'll do the laundry, the cooking, serve tea, anything. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed!!!"

Ji Jie slapped his shoulder and forcefully dragged him several meters away. She then came to Chen Xiaowan's front, reorganized her clothes, cleared her throat, and then revealed a similarly flattering smile as she said, "Big Sis Xiaowan, our relationship should be the best one among our classmates, right? Well, whether you regard me as a very close person like your quilted jacket or your 24/7 attendant, just speak to me immediately if you need anything. I'll always follow you behind in the future."

"Me too! You still have me! Being able to serve Goddess Chen will definitely be the highest honor of my life."

"Xiaowan, being a classmate once is the same as becoming relatives for three lifetimes. Besides, we were all one whole family 500 years ago, so you gotta let me cling onto your thigh in the future."

"O' Great Beauty Chen, do you still wish to receive a boytoy? I'm willing to become the second or third lover under your support."

Chen Xiaowan was struck dumb and rendered speechless as she faced the flatter of her old fellow students. Her lips twitched a few times. She could vaguely tell that the actions of these people should be caused by the arrival of Tang Xiu and Ouyang Lulu.

As the merriment went by, Chen Xiaowan gradually understood what just happened. At this time, she looked at Wei Guotao with a smiling face. The disgust she had inside not only had disappeared but also replaced by a bit of gratefulness instead. While everyone else was chatting warmly, she secretly used her mobile to send Wei Guotao a text:

"So, back when you told me to go downstairs, it was intentional, wasn't it? You were afraid that I'd be in danger when our classmates had a fight with those people?"

After receiving the text, Wei Guotao only replied with one word: "Yes."

Chen Xiaowan thoroughly understood his intention and replied with a thank you. She directly cast away the idea to leave earlier, and while watching her old classmates gulp clean the two bottles of Gods Nectar, her heart was even more touched by what Tang Xiu, her younger brother, did.

Paradise Manor, Ouyang Lulu's residence.

Tang Xiu sipped fragrant tea while reading the book, looking leisurely content. Ouyang Lulu was not there to accompany him, as she went to tend to business matters.

Ring, ring, ring…

The ringtone of his mobile broke the quiet atmosphere at this time.

Tang Xiu picked up his mobile. After finding that it was a call from Gu Xiaoxue, he immediately put it through and smilingly said, "Hello, Xiaoxue, is there something?"

"Did I disturb you, Grand Master?" Asked Gu Xiaoxue.

"Nope. It's alright." Tang Xiu smiled.

"Actually, there are three issues why I'm calling you," said Gu Xiaoxue. "The first is that Master asked me to ask you when will you have time to visit Jingmen Island. She said… she misses you."

Tang Xiu thought for a moment and replied, "The Magnificent Tang Corporation will hold a construction project tender bidding in Shanghai soon, so I can't leave for the time being. Convey my message to Yan'er to wait for several days. I should be able to go to Jingmen Island in about a week."

After complying, Gu Xiaoxue spoke again, "The second issue is about those adopted children you've received, Grand Master. Banshou and his team have picked up a lot of street children from all over the country, many of whom have good aptitudes. After a short training and screening, the number of those who have passed the training is 800 people in total. Also, we can't accommodate more children in Jingmen Island. Do you want to choose another place to resettle them?"

Tang Xiu was slightly surprised, since he did not expect that Banshou and Dingzi would be this diligent and hard working. It took only six months for them to find this many street children. After pondering for a while, he then replied, "I'll deal with this issue after I come to Jingmen Island. Tell me the third reason."

"The Everlasting Feast Hall here has run out of funds, Grand Master," said Gu Xiaoxue. "Our people have been purchasing a colossal number of precious herbs from abroad, along with a huge number of precious ores, jades, etc… Also, we have withdrawn all the funds held by our branches and stores at present. Furthermore, the consumption of more than 3,000 children, the salary, welfare, and benefits of the Everlasting Feast Hall's employees are…"

Tang Xiu rubbed his temple and interrupted her, "You don't have to report those small issues in detail. Just tell me how much funding you need."

"The financial department has calculated that we need at least 8 to 10 billion in order to alleviate our current financial situation for the time being. Of course, it would be better if you can provide more," answered Gu Xiaoxue.

Tang Xiu's mouth twitched. He still had some money, but he was shocked by the number Gu Xiaoxue reported. He still had some money in his account but he did not know its specific amount, though it should be still around 10 billion yuan. He was worrying exactly about the amount of money he had as of recently and did not expect that the call from Gu Xiaoxue would also be related to this issue, making him feel that he was really short on money.

Tang Xiu lit up a cigarette, took a few deep puffs, and then said, "I don't have that much money for the time being. I will check it out first, and then give you all the money I can use. If it's not enough, call me again. I'll find a way."

"Understood."

After hanging up, Tang Xiu smoked his cigarette and checked the amount he had in his account through mobile banking. He was a bit dumbfounded when he saw the balance: 9.812 billion.

Finished smoking, Tang Xiu clenched his teeth and directly transferred 9 billion yuan to Gu Xiaoxue, and then transferred 800 million to Kang Xia for use in the project in Shanghai after it started. Done with the transfer, he looked at the remaining 12 million in his account and could not help but groan.

Money, money, money.

He needed money now, desperately. Even if he had no need of it shortly, but once the construction project in Shanghai started, the follow-up was practically a money-burning process. In addition, the development and transformation of Clam Island and Resting Cemetery Island in the South China Sea would also require a colossal amount of funds. If the project in Nine Dragons Island was finished in June, there were still a lot of things he would need by that time. At least, it was a must to purchase a lot of jades.

The Magnificent Tang Corporation still had some money, but in a few months later the New City project in Star City would progress greatly and the internal purchase of its real estate would definitely require a lot of funds. He must wait until the opening quotation of the real estate market if he wanted to withdraw the funds from circulation.

How can I make a lot of money in the fastest and shortest time possible?

Gambling crossed Tang Xiu's mind, but he directly cast the idea away. Money was not something that just fell from the sky, and casinos actually had some risk controls. It was fine if he only made a small amount of money, but he would probably offend a lot of people once he won too much.

What about buying lottery tickets?

As Tang Xiu thought about it, he could not help but force a wry smile. The amount of money in the prize pool of the major lottery institutions was just a drop in the bucket. It would be far from enough. Not to mention that it would garner attention from others if he did it excessively.

Should I intentionally find faults and blackmail some rich families?

The idea made Tang Xiu hollowly laugh twice and throw this thought away as well. He did not want to resort to this cheap, tasteless business. Unless those people offended him, he would not be cheeky to rob them.

That's right. The Immortal Trove.

Tang Xiu's eyes lit up. But the light only lasted for a few seconds before fading away. Firstly, let alone knowing that the Immortal Trove truly had some valuable things, just that Six Starlight Array itself was the thing he had yet to completely figure out. Some of the mysteries contained within were still somewhat tricky to crack despite his deep attainments arrays.

How about asking for support from the Tang Family?

The idea made Tang Xiu a bit depressed. The Tang Family indeed should still have a lot of funds as of now, but his grandfather just gave him 50 billion yuan a few months ago, and this money was their savings they had been secretly saving for many years—an amount that would not affect the Tang Family at all!

Two hours later.

When Ouyang Lulu returned to her residence and opened her bedroom's door, she was immediately choked by the thick smoke inside. The smoke lingered in the heated room, making her cover her nose as she entered the room and quickly opened the windows. She then snappily glared at Tang Xiu, who was lost in thought and nested himself in the sofa, and then angrily said in a charming manner, "Why are you smoking so much? The smell is so bad!"

Tang Xiu snapped back to reality, and only then did he realize that the room was full of smoke. He immediately shook his head and smilingly said, "I smoke a lot without realizing it when I'm lost in thought and pondering about things."

Ouyang Lulu's expression moved and asked with a concerned expression, "What are you thinking about? Is it very troublesome?"

Tang Xiu replied with a helpless expression, "I'm very short on money! I was just a nouveau rich with nearly 10 billion yuan in my account, but it only took seconds before I became broke."

"Where did the money go?" Asked Ouyang Lulu, astounded.

"Xiaoxue called me. She told me that the Everlasting Feast Hall is short on money, hence I directly transferred 9 billion to her," said Tang Xiu. "On the other hand, the Magnificent Tang Corporation is preparing to construct its HQ and industrial park in Shanghai, so I transferred the remaining 800 million to Kang Xia. Added with the amount of funds I gave her previously, it should be enough to carry out the initial stage of the project. But then again, I have no money left now."

Ouyang Lulu took her wallet and took out a bank card from the inside, and then smilingly said, "I can't be compared to you or those rich rednecks with billions in their bank accounts, but I still have the income from my own private property on Jingmen Island and this Paradise Manor. All the money is in this bank card equal to nearly 80 million yuan. Just take it as pocket money first, and then call me again if you require more."

Haih…

Tang Xiu sighed twice and pushed her hand back. He just felt upset and complained to himself, but he did not want to take money from Lulu. Seeing her expression, Tang Xiu directly pulled her to his lap and said with a smile, "I'm not short on pocket money, and I can still get 18 million yuan by myself. I'm just thinking about how to make more money in a short period of time. Just hold the money in this card. You don't have to give it to me, I will take the initiative to ask you when I really need it."

Ouyang Lulu looked satisfied and nodded. After taking back the card, she said, "In any case, I have determined to be with you. Everything I have, thus all of my money and all of my assets are also yours. If worse comes to worst, you can also sell this Paradise Manor. Shortly put, you just need to tell me."

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