Chapter 735 (1/2)
Chapter 735: Money
Translator: Udeze Editor: Udeze
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 boy-toy? 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 these 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.