Chapter 866 - Courting Disaster (1/2)

Chapter 866: Courting Disaster

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

As common saying said, there was always someone in any place who could get the job done.

And, as a famous rich man in Shanghai, Gu Changmin naturally had a very strong network. With just a brief phone call, he had already resolved Tang Xiu’s problem.

Truthfully speaking, what Tang Xiu requested was very simple. He wanted the campus to give him a green light to smoothly graduate from the university and for him to obtain his diploma from Shanghai University. He just would be allowed to choose whether or not to attend class based on his schedule.

“By the way, I don’t understand one thing, Brother Tang.”

Just as Tang Xiu was about to hang up, Gu Changmin’s voice came again from his mobile phone.

“What exactly?” asked Tang Xiu.

“Well, given your stature and fame, it’s needless to say that the Shanghai University wouldn’t make things difficult for you because of this trivial issue,” said Gu Changmin. “They will likely comply should you propose a special request. It’s because your fame has affected the reputation of Shanghai University in and of itself, while your existence makes it even more in the limelight in the education sector.”

“For real?”

But, when Tang Xiu thought it over, he suddenly came to an understanding. It was as people said that those who were concerned in the matter were rarely able to see as clearly as those who weren’t themselves involved. Thus, he ignored his identity and regarded himself as an ordinary college student at Shanghai University. On second thought, however, he understood the root of the problem because of Han Qingwu.

He had been studying in the university for a year and his class attendance could be said to be appalling. Yet, none of the major or elective teachers had ever made things difficult for him; even the higher-ups in the university turned a blind eye. Every time such a big fuss came to scare him, it was all coming from none other than Han Qingwu.

‘This woman again…’ It made Tang Xiu feel vexed and amused at the same time. After hanging up, the bits of his depressing mood had dissipated a lot. He also thought that since he hadn’t attended class for a long time, he decided not to attend them before the final exam since it was meaningless for him to go anymore. He would rather review the course by himself since his efficiency was much higher than when attending the class.

As dusk came, Tang Xiu had reviewed the contents of the entire major course. As he was preparing to go downstairs to have dinner in the dining room, a beautiful figure appeared outside the study.

“You’ve come back.”

Mu Wanying stopped at the door of the study and smilingly said. She was clad in professional attire that outlined her perfect figure, along with long flowing hair that was fluttering in the breeze.

Tang Xiu smiled and got up as he came to her and said, “I just came back for two days. Well, the trip this time was kinda exhausting so I just stayed at home straight away and had a good rest. But how did you know I was back?”

“Jiang Feiyan told me. She probably learned it from your dorm mates,’ replied Mu Wanying with a smile.

Tang Xiu suddenly realized this and then walked downstairs with Mu Wanying as he asked with a smile, “Well, I did go to campus today and none seem to know that I’ve come back except for Yue Kai and them. Anyways, how’s your company doing now?”

“It’s been great. The company has expanded several times in scale and is very busy,” replied Mu Wanying softly. “That’s right; Lulu also helped me pull some top domestic advertising designers. She’s really a capable woman.”

“Eh?” Tang Xiu wondered, “How did she get along with you?”

“Well, we met at a business gathering and we had an amiable chat,” said Mu Wanying. “Lulu and I are now business partners. I help her promote her Paradise Club, while she’s helping me headhunt a batch of business designers.”

Tang Xiu secretly shook his head as he really couldn’t figure out how women’s minds worked. He was ignorant on this matter both in the Immortal World and now. Whether it was Mu Wanying or Ouyang Lulu, they knew of each other’s existence and their relationship with him; and yet, these two had actually established contact and even friendship in private.

As they came to the dining room’s door, Mu Wanying suddenly halted her pace. There was hesitation on her face before she asked, “Tang Xiu, do you have any plans tonight?”

“None that I can think of!” Tang Xiu shook his head and asked, “What is it? Do you have something in mind?”

“Well, I have an important charity gala tonight but have no male escort,” said Mu Wanying. “Care to accompany me?”

“A charity gala?”

Tang Xiu blanked out and immediately broke into laughter before saying, “So you came here to ask me to go to the charity party with you. Well… you really exert your strength out, don’t you?”

Shyness covered Mu Wanying’s expression. “I miss you so much, which is the main reason I came here. If anything, I wasn’t going to attend this evening’s charity gala, but then I thought it’d be fine if you’re okay with it, so…”

“Well, let’s ditch the explanation and grab dinner first before we leave, shall we?” interjected Tang Xiu with a smile. “Or, do you want to leave now?”

Mu Wanying thought about it and then said, “Let’s have something to fill our belly first, then.”

Shanghai Century Hotel.

A luxury car stopped at the entrance of the hotel as a well-dressed man and woman got off from it and entered the hotel. They headed straight to the 18th-floor hall where the charity gala was being held.

It was nearly seven o’clock when Tang Xiu and Mu Wanying arrived there. Tang Xiu had already learned the information about tonight’s charity ball on the way here. The gala was hosted by Zhang Qingfeng, a famous rich businessman in Shanghai and the chairman of the Zhang Group, renowned as a philanthropist in the country.