Both Jade Pendants are in hand, and without knowing what consequences might arise, recklessly joining them is a test for Tang Rao's anxious heart.
Having obtained the items and repeatedly assuring the old man that he hadn't understood Tai Chi Boxing, while continuing to guide him, and promising to consider the marriage with Zhang Kexin, the old man reluctantly left.
"Ladies, such a big event like the reopening of Wen Rou Xiang, why did none of you tell ? I only saw it in a notification from Illusion City."
The won returned after closing up, just in ti for Tang Rao's entrance, and he gave a playful slap on the buttocks of each one, except Bai Xiaotong.
That's Tang Rao's aunt, after all; a slap might bring heavenly retribution.
"Since you could see it in Illusion City, why should we bust ourselves telling you over and over? We have other things to do."
Besides, today Wen Rou Xiang was packed with business, even Li Shengxuan with a child in tow was called in to help at the cash register, showing just how busy they were.
Tang Rao, on the other hand, didn't concern himself, but instead kept probing just to learn sothing new.
"Who says so? If I'd known earlier, even if the sky was falling, I'd co to support you. Even if I forgot, I'd rush back imdiately. You keep such distance; it scares ."
Pfft, who said scared? Everyone believed him except for Tang Rao.
"I believe your nonsense! It's a fact that there are many girls in Wen Rou Xiang, but can you guess who visited our Wen Rou Xiang today?"
No matter how much Tang Rao wracked his brain, he probably couldn't guess.
"Who? A celebrity? A big shot?"
No?
The won understood what Tang Rao ant. Under the introduction of Fang Jinxiu and Lei Li, the remaining won were well aware of terms like celebrity and superfan on Blue Star.
"None of that, it was Zhou Juan, the stepmother of brother Zhang Yishan. Even more unexpectedly, a woman of Zhou Juan's status, at the very least, should not step out the main doors and be sheltered, yet she not only helped us draw traffic on our reopening night but also gave a big surprise. In front of all those people, Zhou Juan played live, and just one piece could evoke nurous mories."
Old songs are indeed old songs; in the face of what they consider classics, a woman who can sing those classics with the desired flavor is inevitably captivating.
Zhang Yishan's stepmother attended and helped Tang Rao so much, though he said nothing outwardly, his heart ward deeply.
Who knows if Zhang Yishan has been trying to return to the Zhang Family. His wife is still waiting for good news from him at her parents' ho. If he doesn't cherish every mont, why should Tang Rao worry about Zhang Yishan?
"You conceited guy, are you still hoping to know about Zhang Yishan's affairs?"
The ladies jestingly pressed Tang Rao for answers.
What Tang Rao didn't know was that before he returned, they had privately set up a bet, wagering on whether Tang Rao cared about both n and won or just the won and not the n.
Except for Lei Li's belief that Tang Rao cared about everyone, the others unanimously believed that Tang Rao would only care about the won.
This only shows how well the ladies understood Tang Rao and felt sorry for Zhang Yishan.
"Him? Who wants to know about him? The boy's got potential. I've cald the Zhang Family for him; only a few stubborn ones remain. If he can't make a move now, he'll never make a move, with such a simple test, in three days, at most, he'll give an answer."
He's confident enough to predict others' progress?
Arrogant fool!
Several pairs of eyes rolled toward Tang Rao's direction.
"Beauties, at Wen Rou Xiang, help look after the ladies well. If they lose even a single hair, I'll ensure you can't get out of bed!"
Before the ladies could react, he had already bolted outside.
It's easy to obtain power, but hard to earn a lady's heart.
It's easy to earn a lady's affection, but managing relationships is tough.
Just handling the relationships among won required the sa effort as governing a country for Tang Rao.
Returning to Tang Xiaobai's room, where Tang Xiaobai was relatively safe at the Kao Shan Sect, Li Shengxuan had just left, and she hadn't expected Tang Rao to co over alone without saying a word.
Tang Xiaobai was sleeping soundly, and Tang Rao didn't disturb his sweet dreams.
Holding a Jade Pendant in each hand, Tang Rao revealed a pair of Jade Pendants, discovering that the left was a dragon and the right a phoenix, with life-like carvings that almost pulled him in.
"Xiao Bai, these Jade Pendants belong to you. Dad got them all back for you."
He placed the left Jade Pendant beside Tang Xiaobai's left and the right beside his right.
Before combining, both Jade Pendants were inert, exhibiting no reactions, peacefully resting on each side of the child. The Pendants graced Tang Xiaobai's dreamy sleep.
Tang Rao continued to murmur to himself beside him.
"Son, in my lifeti I can't give you a lot, but in an instant, you're already two. By the age of three, you must possess a divine physique, because you're Tang Xiaobai, so you need higher standards."
In the end, perhaps even Tang Rao didn't know what he had said to Tang Xiaobai, who wrinkled his little brow in annoyance, stretching his limbs, only doing so much.
"Later, no matter what happens, you must believe that Dad is by your side. Your old man will be here with you, so don't be scared!"
This was Tang Rao's first expensive gift to Tang Xiaobai, a gift said to shake the entire circle, waiting in anticipation of what it could be.
Holding the Dragon-Phoenix Jade Pendants again, one in each hand, his slowly rging hands started to tremble, beyond his control.
When the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendants were still a palm's distance apart, Tang Rao distinctly felt a surge of suction.
After prolonged clear skies, thunder and lightning, and rain began suddenly, before the Dragon-Phoenix Jade Pendants fused, bizarre weather appeared outside; it was hard to imagine, once fused, whether the sky outside would collapse as well.
"Dad, what are you doing?"
Woken by the trendous thunder outside, Tang Xiaobai sobered up without a tear, acting like a little adult to first question why Tang Rao was there.
"I ca to check on you and bring you a gift."
Tang Rao didn't understand why, when he was about to give a gift to Tang Xiaobai, Tang Xiaobai looked utterly shocked.
Unfazed by thunder, unfazed by the dark, rainy sky, only seeing the Jade Pendants about to rge, he shouted, "Dad, they can't be joined together."
Tang Xiaobai rushed towards Tang Rao.
The Dragon-Phoenix Jade Pendants, almost rged by the suction, were forcibly separated because of Tang Xiaobai.
The thunder outside diminished, leaving Tang Rao shaken.
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