Chapter 516 (1/2)

Chapter 516: Temporary Priority

Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales

This kind of socializing was not something Tang Xiu liked, yet there was a purpose as to why he came today. After exchanging some greetings and pleasantries, he led Ouyang Lulu, Li Laoshan, and Wang Daoyuan to a remote table.

“Tang Xiu, why did you look tortured when you were exchanging pleasantries with others?” Asked Ouyang Lulu smilingly, as she came to Tang Xiu’s side.

“I really hate this kind of social exchange with no food for the mind. They may talk to us warmly now, but they tend to forget who you are after parting ways. Even if they do remember us, it’s because they encountered trouble or something like that. Their real objectives are definitely not as pure as you with your friends.”

“That’s right, that’s right! Brother Tang’s words have represented what I have in mind, too. When we both first met in Saipan, neither one of us knew who the other party really was, nor we knew each other’s name. It’s just that we felt that the other party was kind of interesting, and had something in common with each other.”

At the side, Wang Daoyuan’s expression flickered as he quickly asked, “Did you say that you and Brother Tang met in Saipan, Brother Li? In the past two months, I heard that there’s a huge project being undertaken there. Could it be…”

“That has nothing to do with me. I heard about it too, but my business hasn’t yet expanded abroad.” Li Laoshan waved his hand and smiled.

Wang Daoyuan nodded and looked pensive as he said, “After I heard of a huge project being undertaken over there, I sent some people to investigate. Unfortunately, I didn’t get much information from the investigation. I only heard that someone bought an island and is doing the reconstruction there. That’s really a pity! Such a big project yet it didn’t fall into my hands, or else I would probably be able to make a huge fortune.”

Looking stunned, Li Laoshan glanced at Tang Xiu with a strange expression, though he didn’t say anything.

Ouyang Lulu leaned closer after hearing it, and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear, “Tang Xiu, what they are talking about must that island you bought, right?”

“It should be! But I don’t want this matter to be known by many people, so you mustn’t speak about it,” said Tang Xiu with a similar undertone voice.

“Got it,” said Ouyang Lulu with a faint smile.

The banquet organized by the Situ Family was very casual. As the Head of Situ Family—Situ Boyang, who was the host of the event, had finally arrived in person, and many of his old friends greeted him and dragged him to seat with them. The scene turned very lively as delicacies and good wine were then served.

Tang Xiu himself was quite reserved with his words. Even though nearly everyone who shared a table with him seemingly wanting to befriend him, yet he only responded with a simple reply to deal with them. The man who he paid attention to was Situ Boyang, the Head of the Situ Family.

“Tang Xiu, I’ll take you to grandpa to pay our respects!” Ouyang Lulu suddenly put down her chopsticks and smilingly said.

“All right, I’ll see him since he’s your elder! Besides, I also need to talk about something with the Head of Situ Family as well,” said Tang Xiu while smiling lightly.

There was an unusual expression on Ouyang Lulu’s face as she asked, “Do you want to see Grandpa? For what?”

“You’ll know about it after I meet him. Let’s go!” Replied Tang Xiu with a light smile.

As the two got up and came to the table where Situ Boyang sat, Ouyang Lulu grabbed Tang Xiu’s arm and smilingly said, “Grandpa, Tang Xiu and I came to give you a toast.”

Turning his head to look at Ouyang Lulu, Situ Boyang’s eyes immediately fell on Tang Xiu. After carefully observing him, he then nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, “What a good young man. Tang Xiu, since you’re my granddaughter’s sweetheart, you will probably get closer with our Situ Family later.”

“I’m sure that we will be getting closer, Grandpa Situ. Anyhow, please accept this cup of wine as a token of my respect,” said Tang Xiu with a smile.

Situ Boyang raised his wine cup. After drinking it in one gulp, he smacked his mouth twice and sighed, “This Gods Nectar produced by your Magnificent Tang Corporation is simply exquisite. The flavor truly leaves a rich aftertaste. Tang Xiu, looking at Lulu’s face, can you open the back door for this old man and sell some of them for my personal use?”

“Ah, you’re joking. But if you really like it, I’ll tell Kang Xia after I go back to send you some boxes,” said Tang Xiu with a smile.

“Great! That’s great!” Said Situ Boyang with a loud voice as he laughed.

“Grandpa Situ, may I speak with you after the banquet is over?” Asked Tang Xiu.

Surprised and staring vacantly for a moment, Situ Boyang then immediately nodded and said with a smile, “All right! Just come with Lulu later, and let us have a family chat.”

“All right, then we won’t bother you anymore!”

Tang Xiu replied and then took Ouyang Lulu back to their table. Inwardly, he was silently considering and analyzing some variables about doing business with Situ Boyang. Prior to this, he wouldn’t have bothered to care about the Situ Family’s existence; yet, after today’s auction, he realized that he made a mistake. The Situ Family was part of the Occult Sect’s force and had very close ties with many figures from the said Sect in China. Many things that he could use would be available and easy to obtain as long as he searched them via the Situ Family.

For example, this auction. The Situ Family was able to put out two objects, the Qin Emperor’s Imperial Jade Seal and the Nine Phoenix Hairpin, which indicated how formidable and resourceful they were. Maybe sometime later the Situ Family would other good things again.