Chapter 51 - Martial Arts Tournament. (1/2)

Chapter 51: Martial Arts Tournament.

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Sunday morning, Zhou Tianhao’s vehicle was parked right at the entrance of the Lake Side Community.

Other than Chen Fan, Master Guo and Zhou Tianhao, A’Biao and ten other bodyguards also tagged along. They drove five cars in total. A’Biao was driving the car that Chen Fan and Zhou Tianhao were in.

“Are we going toward Dong Jiang Province?” Chen Fan asked curiously.

“Yes, the land there is expansive, and therefore our event is always hosted in the Dong Jiang Province.” Zhou Tianhao explained. “The Qin Yang County was the border town between Dong Jiang Province and Hu Dong Province. People there adored martial arts. Every year around this time, the villagers will host a wrestling compet.i.tion.

“Every year around this time, people from all the other villages and counties will flock to join the compet.i.tion. It was quite a sight to behold.”Zhou Tianhao said yearningly. “We had chosen this time to host our Martial Arts Tournament in order to honor their tradition.

“The business aspect aside, the tournament is a compet.i.tion for the best martial artist. There will be many wealthy people from as far as Dong Jiang Province coming to spectate the tournament.

“The large crowd the tournament drew to the country helped the local economy significantly. After so many years, it had become one of the major income sources for the local people. ”

“I see.” Chen Fan nodded.

The Chu Zhou City was only two hours away from Dong Jiang Province. Once they drove across the border, the scenery outside of the car window changed drastically.

Chu Zhou City was located in the northern part of the coastal province: Hu Dong, and therefore its economy was not as developed as those cities in the south. Dong Jiang Province was even less developed due to its land-locked location. From the narrow gravel roads to the dingy shacks along the side of the road, Chen Fan felt that the quality of life here in this small county was five years behind that of Chu Zhou City.

As for Qin Yang County, Chen Fan found it very similar to the countryside that he visited when he was a child. Time seemed to have stopped here, and everything looked exactly how they were in the ’80s

Once they entered the Qin Yang County, they pulled over beside a luxury three-story building.

“Boss Zhou, you are finally here!” Someone was already waiting for them at the entrance.

“Master Chen, Master Guo, this is Boss Zhang From Qin Yang County.” Zhou Tianhao introduced the owner of the house lazily.

“Oh my. Don’t call me boss. Just call me Xiao Zhang.” Boss Zhang hurried a reply.

To a local gentry from a small village, Zhou Tianhao was considered a powerful magnate. As such, Boss Zhang fawned over him to gain his favor. Even a small favor from Zhou Tianhao would be so beneficial to a local gentry that he would laugh in his dreams.

“Is this Master Chen?”

Boss Zhang glanced at Zhou Tianhao’s entourage, and he quickly spotted Chen Fan and noticed the authority the boy commanded.

“Yes. Master Chen is the Third Lord’s friend.” Zhou Tianhao said thinly.

Excitement flashed across Boss Zhang’s face. He reached out both hands and pumped Chen Fan’s hands vigorously. “Oh my! Third Lord’s friend! I am so honored!”

The Wei Family was a household name across China, and therefore, Boss Zhang was familiar with the Third Lord and his clout.

Seeing how young Chen Fan was, Boss Zhang was even more convinced that Chen Fan came from a prestigious family. Otherwise, he would not befriend the Third Lord. So thinking, Boss Zhang’s smile broadened and became even more enthusiastic to please Chen Fan.

“It is Master Chen’s first time visiting your village; please take good care of him.” Zhou Tianhao said.

“You can count on me!” Vice Mayor Zhang ponded his chest and announced.