Chapter 571 (1/2)
Chapter 571: Unexpected Encounter at the Airport
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
The time zipped by, and a few days passed.
The news of the death of the Yao Family’s patriarch—Yao Qingzun was eventually made known to the whole city. However, the Yao Family did not announce to the outside that he was killed or that he suicided. Instead, it was announced that he died of an illness for the sake of keeping the family’s face. The highest authority leaders of the state eventually chose to remain silent, though they had vague hopes that the Tang Family wouldn’t move excessively again.
As for Tang Xiu, he hadn’t left the capital yet, but all the people from the Everlasting Feast Hall had already left.
Tang Xiu was on Wangfujing Street and was smoking while watching the shops on both sides of the street. Inside his mind, he was imagining Yao Qingzun’s funeral service conducted by the Yao Family today. He didn’t attend it, but his grandfather did.
“Brother, that kiddo Chu Yi invited us to drink, won’t you go?”
Tang Wei had been following Tang Xiu like a dog skin plaster that couldn’t be removed. He said that he wished to gain more experience, learning Tang Xiu’s skills by following him. He was even eager to find a way to enter Shanghai University and study together with Tang Xiu. If it wasn’t for Tang Xiu forbidding him from doing so, he would have really gone to Shanghai University to hang around with him.
“I won’t go, I…”
Ring, ring, ring…
Tang Xiu was about to respond when the ringtone of his mobile phone interrupted him.
“I’m not in the mood to drink.”
After Tang Xiu finished the sentence, he took out his mobile phone and answered the call.
“Is there something up, Kang Xia?”
“Boss, there are two things. One is great, and the other is okay-ish. Which one do you want to hear first?” Kang Xia’s cheerful laugh came from the phone.
“Gimme the great one first!” Answered Tang Xiu.
“The great news is that I’m finally able to sense the flow of qi inside my body.” Kang Xia cheerfully replied. “It’s really warm and makes me comfortable. Also, I can control the flow of qi now!”
“That’s great!” Tang Xiu’s eyes lit up. “This is really great news. Continue working hard to catch up with Andy!”
“No problem!” Kang Xia laughed. “Now I’ll tell you the second thing. Our healthcare products have been completely distributed. We’re just waiting for the official sales to begin tomorrow. That’s right, my plane will take off at 3 PM, and I should arrive in Shanghai before five.”
Tang Xiu was stunned. It was already the end of the month and was also the day scheduled for the Magnificent Tang Corp’s healthcare products to enter the market. After hesitating for a moment, he then said, “I’m still in Beijing handling some important matters. Alright! I’ll immediately return to Shanghai, but I’m afraid I’ll be a bit later than you. Anyhow, go to the Bluestar Villa Complex after you arrive and wait for me there.”
“All right!” Kang Xia replied with a laugh.
After hanging up, Tang Xiu looked at Tang Wei and said, “There’s something up, so I have to go back to Shanghai. The matters here have been dealt with, more or less, so I won’t come back to Beijing for the time being if there are no particularly important issues.”
“Our family hasn’t publicized that information yet. You sure you don’t want to see the outcome?” Asked Tang Wei hesitantly.
“I’ve already foreseen it,” said Tang Xiu. “I don’t understand politics neither do I have interest in paying attention to it. Besides, the three grandfathers and the elders of our family are here to take charge of the family’s affairs, and I think they can handle it well. However, there are some matters about you that I haven’t talked to you yet, but I think it’s time I talk about it now.”
“Issues that related to me? What is it?” Asked Tang Wei curiously.
“The number of our Tang Family’s members is nearly twice that of the Yao Family’s, yet the number of our members engaging in politics is less than theirs. Once grandpa and the other grandfathers completely handle over their authorities to our uncles, then it is necessary and imperative to foster successors from our generation. I think you should take this path for the sake of yourself and also for our family’s sake, securing adequate rights to speak for the Tang Family in this country in the future.”
“But I really don’t like politics and becoming a government official.” Tang Wei was silent for a moment before replying with a forced smile.
“It doesn’t matter if you dislike it now. You can gradually grow your interest in it,” said Tang Xiu with a chuckle. “The Tang Family has defeated the Yao Family, and our family will have a much greater right to speak in China after this. With the aid of the elders, I’m sure you’ll be able to climb up smoothly, becoming a rising star in the political world and turning into a big figure in politics in the future. You won’t be able to realize how wonderful the taste of having power and privileges until you have them. But when you really have full control over the power, you will then understand how advantageous it would be to have them.”
“Give me some time. Let me think about it well!” Answered Tang Wei, albeit reluctantly.
“Alright, no problem!” Tang Xiu laughed.
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In the afternoon, Tang Xiu went to his grandfather’s place before rushing to the Airport. He randomly found a place to sit and quietly waited, since there was an hour left before his flight took off.
“Hello, are you Mr. Tang Xiu?”
As Tang Xiu was thinking about reading a book to kill his boredom, a middle-aged man in a suit appeared before Tang Xiu. He looked like someone with authority and was followed by four airport’s staff.
“I am. And you are?” Asked Tang Xiu.