Chapter 777 (1/2)

Chapter 777: Embezzlement

Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

Leading Mo Awu and the rest to the military base of Mist Source Island in the evening, Tang Xiu then learned that Divine Doctor Gui Jianchou was currently supervising the manufacturing of the antidote for Darkening virus and so he chose not to disturb him. As Yang Chuxiong came rushing in, the two men entered a meeting room.

“The first leader has agreed to your plan, Mr. Tang. The country is now gathering a lot of jade and will send them to Mist Source Island shortly.” Yang Chuxiong looked very excited since the entirety of Mist Source Island would become an impregnable bastion once the geomancy array has been laid out. He would no longer have to worry about the problem of outsiders sneaking inside.

“How long would it take, exactly?” Asked Tang Xiu.

“According to my superiors, a batch of jade stored in the country stockpile can be shipped right away, but the quantity is only about five tons,” replied Yang Chuxiong. “If it’s not enough, you’ll have more jade that can be sent over, but the higher-ups don’t know how much you need and they wanted me to ask you about that.”

Five tons?

Tang Xiu’s mouth twitched a few times and he felt excited inside. One must know that only one ton of jade was needed to lay out an array that covered the entirety of Mist Source Island. Yet, the country would send five tons of jade in the first shipment batch. Wasn’t it giving him a chance to embezzle the rest?

‘I just struck gold!’

As excited as he might be, Tang Xiu’s expression didn’t show any ripples on the surface. Instead, he deliberately frowned, slowly shook his head, and said, “Five tons of jade won’t be enough. You also know that Mist Source Island has a very large area and a massive number of jades would be needed. I would at least need around 15 tons!”

Yang Chuxiong fell into thoughts for a moment before he nodded and said, “15 tons of jade is not a massive number. The quantity of jades produced by the jade mines in our country is a lot more than that, but most of them are under control of private owners, so the country needs some time to buy them. Just wait for a bit! All the jades will be collected and they should be shipped in ten and a half days.”

“Alright then,” Tang Xiu nodded, satisfied.

Tang Xiu then had dinner with Yang Chuxiong. When Divine Doctor Gui Jianchou found out that Tang Xiu had returned to the military base, he rushed to meet him and they had a drink together. Tang Xiu also gifted him two boxes of God’s Nectar when he was about to leave the military base, causing the old man to praise his thoughtfulness.

Similarly, Yang Chuxiong got the same gift as he was also given two boxes of God’s Nectar. Certainly, the gift was not given without a price. Tang Xiu composed some lies to make Yang Chuxiong grant an army entry pass for Tang Han so she would be able to come and go out of the island freely once the geomancy array has been arranged.

Late at night.

Tang Xiu was sitting cross-legged in cultivation when a knock came at the door and Mo Awu’s voice rang from the outside, “Boss, someone is coming from the mainland. It’s your lady, Boss—Mu Wanying.”

Uh, Boss’s wife?

Tang Xiu forced a smile inside. He opened the door and asked, “Where is she now?”

“Jin Shi is escorting her into the army compound. They are on the way here and should be arriving in a few minutes,” said Mo Awu.

Tang Xiu nodded and went back to the room to put on his coat. Right as he came to the entrance of the two-story building, he saw Mu Wanying with four middle-aged men and women get out from two military jeeps and follow behind Jin Shi.

“Tang Xiu.”

Seeing Tang Xiu made Mu Wanying very excited. Tang Xiu introduced her to a lot of business partners recently, making her so busy that she was simply overwhelmed. She only had contact with Tang Xiu via several phone calls during this time.

“Alright, rest well tonight. It’s been quite wearing on you.” Tang Xiu smiled and said, “I’ll escort you to Qingyuan Group tomorrow.”

Gently nodding, Mu Wanying came to Tang Xiu’s side and restrained her urge to hug him, but still grabbed his arm and affectionately said, “I miss you. I really miss you so much.”

Tang Xiu smiled in response and gently stroked her shoulders. He turned back to the small building and ordered Mo Awu to contact the management staff to arrange accommodations for the four people Mu Wanying brought with her. He then took her to the second floor.

“Is it your first time visiting this place?” asked Tang Xiu as he entered the room and took off his coat.

“Yeah, it’s my first time,” Mu Wanying nodded. “I heard about this place from my Dad several times, but I never thought the scenery would be so beautiful. If I didn’t have tons of things to do outside, I really would wish to stay here for some time.”

“This place does have an excellent environment; at least the air here is much better than Shanghai’s” Tang Xiu smilingly replied, “If you like this place, why don’t you buy real estate here? You can take a vacation and relax whenever you want later.”

“Umm… but you must accompany me,” replied Mu Wanying with a smile.

Tang Xiu couldn’t help but laugh and said, “I will if I have some time later.”

The duo then conversed about some recent events. Eventually, Mu Wanying said with concern on her face, “You know, my Dad is quite angry after he heard the situation with the Qingyuan Group. Especially when he learned that you were the one who dealt with the problem.”