Chapter 13 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios

Editor: Atlas Studios

After three rounds of wine and the meal, Chen Hao’s face and neck were flushed, and he felt a little dizzy. However, his head didn’t hurt. Seems like it was indeed good wine. Too bad his alcohol tolerance was too low, so he didn’t have the good fortune to enjoy such wines.

Seeing the excellent atmosphere, Zhou Gang grabbed the chance to ask, “Brother, did you discover anything special when you went to look at the Stream Mountain construction site today?”

After eating his food and drinking his wine, Chen Hao couldn’t very well hide it from him. He replied, “I found the source of evil energy. But the Dragon Energy of the entire Stream Mountain is intact. So I think this evil energy isn’t too serious. But it’s not easy to cultivate these days. Even if it’s this kind of normal evil energy, it’s not easy to handle. I need to ponder over this.”

Zhou Gang’s eyes lit up, and he pressed on. “Then, do you have a solution, Brother?”

Chen Hao hesitated a moment before replying, “I did think of a solution, but whether it will work or not I can’t be sure yet. I won’t easily take action for something that I have no certainty of success.”

Zhou Gang was lost for words and didn’t know how to continue the conversation for a moment.

Chen Hao smiled and continued, “Brother Zhou, stop asking. Let me consider carefully again. I will definitely tell you if it works.”

Zhou Gang sighed and said, “Alright, then. I will await your good news.”

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Hao didn’t stay for much longer. He left with the information Zhou Gang handed him.

After Chen Hao left, Yang Hui, who had just coaxed Tongtong to sleep, walked out. She looked at Zhou Gang and said, “Ah Gang, I feel that you’re being too impatient. If you’re not careful, you might destroy whatever little ties we have built up with Chen Hao after much effort.”

Zhou Gang paused, then said with a bitter smile, “Hui, you have no idea. Bai Ju somehow found out that I have acquainted myself with a remarkable man who can help us settle the Stream Mountain construction site. At noontime, Bai Ju asked to talk to me. It was only with much difficulty that I managed to conceal Chen Hao’s identity. But this is indeed an excellent chance. If I can resolve the Stream Mountain matter, I…”

Yang Hui interrupted him. “What you think is your business. When we got married, I already made it clear not to bring your work into our life. In the past you have done very well, I hope you can keep it up in the future.”

She paused before continuing, “Having interacted twice with Chen Hao, I feel that he is a rather nice person. What’s more, he has remarkable abilities. If these abilities were placed elsewhere, I’m afraid he would easily become a frequent guest of the rich and powerful. It was only because this was the first time he’s cultivating in the mortal world, so you were given the chance. This is your affinity. And to our family, that’s an even greater affinity. Ever since Tongtong started wearing that jade Buddha Chen Hao gave her, she has been sleeping soundly at night. That’s something that’s rarely happened over this one year. Perhaps we might not get Chen Hao’s help in this area, but because of his existence, at least Tongtong and I feel very safe and needn’t worry about ghosts and the like. So, you need to consider carefully—between work and family, which one is more important.”

Then, without giving Zhou Gang a chance to explain, Yang Hui turned around and walked into the bedroom.

Zhou Gang was stunned for a moment before he chased up to her with a smile. A moment later, giggling noises could be heard coming from the bedroom.

By the time he returned to his apartment, Chen Hao had sobered up by quite a lot, and also realized there was something wrong with Zhou Gang’s attitude at the dining table.

In fact, this wasn’t bizarre. After all, he had displayed extraordinary means, and there was indeed paranormal activity at the Stream Mountain construction site. It was natural that he hoped to receive his help.

But he had made an acquaintance of this person in order to mutually benefit, not to become a tool someone could make use of. Hence, Chen Hao felt a tad depressed.

But right now Zhou Gang hadn’t showed it in an obvious manner. What’s more, he was indeed of help to him. Hence, there was nothing Chen Hao could say about it.

He could only wait and see. If Zhou Gang really treated him as a tool for promotion, that was fine. He could repay the debt of gratitude to him and gradually drift away from him. With his capabilities, there were plenty of people who would treat him as a distinguished guest.

Shaking his head to get rid of his messy thoughts, Chen Hao took out the information Zhou Gang gave him.