Chapter 100 - 99: The Invitation is Delivered to the Door

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Chapter 100: Chapter 99: The Invitation is Delivered to the Door "Miss, there’s something I don’t understand. The Gambling Stone Festival in Zhonghai City is supposed to be a grand event in the south, and Xikou City belongs to a different region. The Bai Family doesn’t have the clout to reach into Zhonghai City, right?" Lin Tian couldn’t figure it out; the Bai Family were local tyrants in Xikou City, but in the financial trading hub of Zhonghai City, they were nothing much to speak of. "The Bai Family indeed doesn’t have the capacity to handle affairs in Zhonghai City, but the invitations to the Zhonghai City Gambling Stone Festival are distributed through the Jewelry and Jade Stone Association. When the invitations reach the branch here in Xikou City, the Bai Family can still exert some influence," Xiao Manxue explained. So that’s how it was. Lin Tian nodded his head, finally understanding. He then countered, "Song Yanan is the vice-president of the Jade Carving Association; they should have invitations too, right? We could get one through her. Dammit, we can’t let the Bai Family’s schemes succeed." "Hehe, you’re not so dumb after all. We better get our hands on an invitation next time we meet. It’s a pity that Elder Zhou has stepped down from the Jewelry and Jade Stone Association. He also dislikes dealing with these kinds of intrigues, otherwise we could’ve gotten an invitation through Elder Zhou." When Xiao Manxue mentioned Elder Zhou, she glanced at Lin Tian as if hinting at something. Lin Tian had an idea of what she was thinking, but since it was something Elder Zhou disliked doing, he didn’t want to bother him with it to avoid making the old man uncomfortable. In Lin Tian’s heart, Elder Zhou was enthusiastic about his beloved jade stone work and was a simple man who disliked dirty tricks, and Lin Tian did not want to spoil that state of mind. "Miss, let’s not think about Elder Zhou for now. We should make our move through Song Yanan instead. Alright, I’m heading back to my room now. Take your time washing up, Second Miss. Sweet dreams, and goodnight." Lin Tian waved goodbye to the two ladies and went back to start absorbing the moonlight. "Good night!" The little girl gave Lin Tian a charming smile. Back in his room, he remembered Zhang Lingyu’s warning, but with the enemy in the shadows, he didn’t have any good countermeasures—at the time, he would have to counter punches with punches and facing water build defense with earth. Nothing much had changed with the absorption of the moonlight that night. Ever since the sudden transformation from absorbing the blood of an Ancient Martial Artist, Lin Tian, now a zombie, hadn’t experienced any changes for quite some time. No wonder zombies on television always needed to cultivate for hundreds or even thousands of years to become powerful. However, that confused young female zombie was quite impressive: a zombie from 5,000 years ago, capable of generating golden wings and soaring through the sky. Lin Tian was quite envious—when would he be able to fly? ’Bring you to show off, bring you on a counterattack flight, fly with you over thousands of mountains and rivers,’ that was the supreme realm of coolness in Lin Tian’s dreams, much more wonderful than flaunting wealth, driving sports cars and wooing beauties, or flying planes and charming stewardesses. That night, Lin Tian dreamt that he had grown wings and was soaring ten thousand li high with Xiao Manxuan and Zhang Lingyu. As the ladies were moved, Lin Tian was about to enjoy some passionate... ahem, when suddenly the Miss knocked him out of the clouds with a plane she was piloting overhead. Startled awake, Lin Tian realized it was already bright outside the window. It was all because of the excitement on the highway last night that he’d had such a messy dream. At breakfast, Xiao Manxue had already gone to the company first. That woman was indeed hardworking. To get the new store going, she had to deal with many things in person. Only Xiao Manxuan, the little girl, was left. Lin Tian felt somewhat embarrassed looking at her, after all, he almost ’took care’ of her in his dream last night. In the morning, Zhang Lingyu was not in class. Lin Tian had no idea what she was up to, but he knew that her reason for coming to school was not that simple. Apart from her name, he knew nothing about her background, and attending school might not be her sole purpose. After just two lectures, Lin Tian received a call from Xiao Manxue, saying that Xu Shan had already sent people to take away the basement’s jadeite rough and the money was transferred to the account. Hearing her easy tone, it seemed like the heavy burden in her heart was finally lifted. After much questioning, Lin Tian explained the whole story of the transaction, and Xiao Manxue was silent for a long time on the other end before sincerely expressing her thanks. Lin Tian didn’t want her thanks. Being able to help the Xiao Family so Xiao Manxuan could continue living so happily and carefreely, as well as taking a jab at the Bai Family and avenging the incident with the dissolve power medicine—what could be more wonderful than that? However, Lin Tian was not planning to let the Bai Family off so easily, especially since Bai Yufeng and Sun Decai had conspired to set him up. After school in the afternoon, Lin Tian, as usual, drove to pick up the Miss, because he also had to treat Song Yanan in the evening. At the doorway, he was greeted by Secretary Xu, in that enticing uniform. "Ah, Secretary Xu, after a day without seeing you, you’ve become even more beautiful." Lin Tian said sincerely. Secretary Xu ignored him and simply led the way, but Lin Tian caught a covert smile at the corner of her mouth and knew she was quite pleased with his compliment. "Lin Tian, go change your clothes," Xiao Manxue ordered in the same tone as always, seemingly addicted to buying clothes, though the outfit from yesterday had already been washed. It would indeed be inappropriate to wear casual clothes to the session. After changing, Xiao Manxue didn’t say much, going back to her previous cool CEO demeanor, and Lin Tian was happy to have some peace. This time when he arrived at the City Beauty Store, Song Yanan and Wan Gaoyuan were waiting for them on the first floor, a clear difference from the treatment they received the day before. "Hehe, Brother Lin, I’m really sorry for troubling you to come again tonight," Wan Gaoyuan said, shaking Lin Tian’s hand warmly and a bit apologetically. "Boss Wan, as long as Sister Song gets better quickly, it’s worth it even if I have to come several more times. Seeing Sister Song so relaxed, it seems like yesterday’s treatment had some effect," Lin Tian said humbly. "Brother Lin, it wasn’t just ’some’ effect, the improvement was tremendous. At such a young age, your medical skills are truly impressive. I’m amazed," Song Yanan said with a lively spirit that was absent the day before, as the burden had lifted from her feature, speaking with ease. They say there’s a lightness one feels when ailment-free, which Lin Tian had never experienced, but he could understand Song Yanan’s mood. Thereupon, they chatted and laughed their way to the sixth floor. This time, while massaging and manipulating Song Yanan’s body, she was visibly more relaxed than before, demonstrating the difference an experienced person made. "By the way, little brother, there’s a Gambling Stone Festival in Zhonghai City coming this weekend. Since you and the Miss are in the jade business, you might want to go and try your luck," Song Yanan chatted casually as she lay comfortably on the edge of the tub. "Sister Song, I’d love to go, but I don’t have an invitation," Lin Tian pretended to lament, secretly wanting to burst into laughter. Somebody really brought him a pillow as he was dozing off—could there be anything more delightful? Follow current novels on fre(e)webnovel

Chapter 100 - 99: The Invitation is Delivered to the Door

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