Chapter 326 (2/2)

“Then I’ll accompany you strolling around! I got nothing to do in the afternoon anyway,” said Hu Qingsong.

After a moment’s silence, Tang Xiu slowly said, “Yue Kai said before that he and Zhao Liang would gather in their dormitory this evening. I myself will be doing something at that time, so I’m afraid I can’t participate. If you go with me, I’m afraid you won’t have the time to attend the party.”

Hu Qingsong hesitated for a moment and then said, “I won’t attend it then. Anyhow, it’s still early and there is much time left. It’s alright to drink together all day. Let’s stroll outside first and get some fresh air. Eldest Brother Tang, you know what? Since I boarded the train to Shanghai, I felt like I was flying high in the sky, like a fish swimming in the ocean; no longer feeling controlled by my old man.”

Tang Xiu looked at him and calmly said, “Having someone always looking after you is better than having nobody who is always concerned and asks you to strive to better yourself. Be content, buddy!”

Hu Qingsong stared blankly for a moment as he stared at Tang Xiu with a strange expression. He suddenly pointed at Yue Kai’s car key and asked, “Won’t we take the car?”

“No,” Tang Xiu shook his head and said, “It’s Yue Kai’s car. He might go out when he wakes up in the afternoon, and will probably need it when he goes out in the evening. Let’s take a cab.”

“OK!” Hu Qingsong nodded.

Tang Xiu and Hu Qingsong strolled around for the whole afternoon. The duo went to the Bund, visited Huangpu River, and climbed up the Oriental Pearl Tower. They drank coffee in Nanjing Road and then went to the City God Temple to burn incense, and then visited the Yu Garden and the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.

As evening arrived, Tang Xiu received a call from Han Qingwu.

“Where are you, Tang Xiu?” Han Qingwu’s voice came out of the phone, sounding particularly joyful.

“I’m with a classmate, as well as dorm mate, at the entrance of the Science and Technology Museum! We have been strolling around Shanghai and lost track of the time,” said Tang Xiu with a smile.

“Science and Technology Museum? I know the place. Are you gonna wait for me there? Or shall we meet at another place for our dinner tonight?”

“Go to Shanghai’s Everlasting Feast Hall! We’ll take a cab to catch up with you.”

“Alright!” replied Han Qingwu.

After putting away his mobile, Tang Xiu spoke to Hu Qingsong, “ Teacher Han and I have a dinner tonight. I have already picked the place, so let’s go there now!”

“Who’s Teacher Han?” asked Hu Qingsong, confused.

“It’s our class’ teacher in charge, Han Qingwu.”

Hu Qingsong was stunned. He looked at Tang Xiu with disbelief, exclaiming, “The class’ teacher in charge, Han Qingwu, is having dinner with us? You… are you kidding me?”

“What’s there to joke about? It’s just dinner, what’s the fuss for?” said Tang Xiu with a smile.

“What? This is not worth the fuss? It’s only the first day, yet you acted so fast! And your target is unexpectedly our Teacher Han? Man, she’s a hella beauty; even my eyes were nearly unable to look straight the first time I saw her,” said Hu Qingsong.

Tang Xiu couldn’t help laughing, “Han Qingwu was actually my high school class’ teacher in charge. But I never imagined that she would suddenly transfer to Shanghai University; even also becoming our class’s teacher in charge. In any case, we’re just having dinner.”

With an inconceivable expression, Hu Qingsong said, “I finally figured out why Yue Kai and Zhao Liang insisted to call you Eldest Brother Tang. It turns out that your flirting skill is so marvelous. Man, I never thought that even such a stunning beauty such as Teacher Han would have her heart captured by you. What a marvel. O, Hail Eldest Brother Tang!”

“Get lost!” Tang Xiu cursed.

At Shanghai’s Everlasting Feast Hall.

In front of the five-storied octagonal restaurant was a large, well-maintained parking lot. There were four big men guarding the entrance of the Everlasting Feast Hall. Before the four big men, a welcoming lady in cheongsam warmly greeted each arriving guest.

Inside the restaurant.

The first floor had a novel and interesting interior, with each area partitioned by screens and carved wood, along with a dining table inside each partition. On both sides were waterspouts with sprinkled water being illuminated with seven colored lights. A beautiful scene that was a sight to behold.

Shanghai’s Everlasting Feast Hall was under Tian Li’s management. However, since she needed to shuttle back and forth between Jingmen Island, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, a deputy manager was appointed to manage the Shanghai and Beijing branches on her behalf. The deputy manager was also a core member of the Everlasting Feast Hall — Chi Nan.

At present, Chi Nan had just come back from the outside and was watching the bustling scene in the restaurant while feeling rather helpless inside. She envied those companions of hers who stayed in Jingmen Island, since they were able to stay and cultivate with ease, as well as had occasional chance to carry out missions abroad.

“Chief Chi, the VIP lounge on the fourth floor has been opened; Miao Wentang from Haiqing came with a few of his friends. I have also sent the order to deliver all the good dishes and fine wines to him,” said the hall manager as he greeted respectfully.

VIP? Miao Wentang?

Chi Nan was silent for a moment as she nodded and said, “I see. Go busy yourself! I’ll be there to have a toast with him shortly.”

“Alright!”