"Boss, since I, Wu Gexin, call you Boss, it's because I recognize you as the idol in my heart. Although I'm not part of the Kao Shan Sect, I admire your business acun imnsely. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask anyti, I'm happy to answer."
Such a proper attitude!
Wu Gexin has only t Tang Rao twice, and they haven't seen each other since coming back from the West Island. Tang Rao was suspicious; can such a brief connection really make Tang Rao the idol Wu Gexin worships wholeheartedly? Isn't it a bit exaggerated?
"Actually, there is sothing I need to ask you, but I'm afraid it might be a bit abrupt now, and secondly—"
I don't know if I should trust you.
Tang Rao's words are as straightforward as he is, and it's because of this straightforward nature that Wu Gexin admires Tang Rao even more.
"If you didn't trust , Boss, you wouldn't have gotten on my boat in the first place, right?"
A small matter was dragged out by Wu Gexin — they are people who live and die together on the sa boat. Everyone distrusted Tang Rao, but Wu Gexin believed.
At that ti, he thought of giving his life to Tang Rao, allowing him and his crew to repair the boat. Later on, as Wu Gexin hoped, Tang Rao did not disappoint him.
This is the favor Wu Gexin owes Tang Rao, and his cleverness lies here: claiming Tang Rao saved his life and he owes him, and also wants to express that among those who wanted to prosper on the West Island, few from the North Island ventured there, even fewer boats available. Yet sohow, Wu Gexin managed to leave two tickets for Tang Rao to go to the West Island early. He made the offer because he knew Tang Rao would repay the favor doubly.
"Right, though I don't know how I got on your boat initially, does that an we're already on the sa team?"
He said it casually, but Wu Gexin nodded seriously.
Tang Rao felt a bit embarrassed, having said so much without asking his question; it seed he might squander Wu Gexin's goodwill.
"I just want to ask, is there a detailed list of the mbers in the Business Alliance?"
When Family Head Liu sent soone to brief Tang Rao, they didn't tell him who exactly was in there, what their personalities were like. But since Family Head Liu had just ascended, he might not know all these divisions himself. Tang Rao worried Liu might suspect that despite his outward disinterest, Tang Rao still had his sights on the alliance leader's position.
A detailed list of the Business Alliance mbers?
Wu Gexin thought about it. Having joined the alliance for a long ti, his purpose was simple: to make money. He cared only about its profitability and didn't know, nor needed to know, others in the alliance.
His apologetic feeling was obvious to Tang Rao, who quickly saw Wu Gexin's difficulty. Tang Rao actually guessed Wu Gexin might not know, his questioning rely a shot in the dark. Turns out the chance of hitting the mark was very slim.
"If you don't know, it's fine, no problem, it's not particularly important to ."
So disappointed, yet claiming it's nothing? Who's he fooling?
Clearly knowing Tang Rao's disappointnt, Wu Gexin couldn't help because he'd promised too early.
But wait, just because he doesn't know the list doesn't an others don't. He'd forgotten he could ask soone else!
Realizing he had no way out himself, Wu Gexin suddenly brightened, hurriedly saying to Tang Rao, "Boss, I have a way to get the Business Alliance list for you!"
His voice was so loud that Tang Rao jumped, almost instinctively going defensive against Wu Gexin.
"The reason it's called the Business Alliance is because besides many families, there's an institution communicating between the families. I happen to have a friend in that institution, if you have ti, I can introduce you?"
An institution in the alliance communicating inter-family relations?
Tang Rao didn't forget about this; it's just Family Head Liu never presented such detailed information. Perhaps he assud Tang Rao wasn't interested, thinking explaining would be a waste.
Having established so many stores, the business surely has to go to Central Island eventually. Tang Rao decided he should explore the alliance for potential benefits.
Wu Gexin's suggestion was quite aligned with what Tang Rao had in mind.
"Sure, if you know people in that institution, that's excellent. I'll count on you for this."
Tang Rao had never t soone like Wu Gexin, who happily accepted tasks like an excited child, foolishly cheerful at doing others' favors.
Tang Rao didn't let Wu Gexin stay for dinner despite his excitent; after waiting for so ti, Wu left awkwardly.
At that mont, Yue Er arrived at Kao Shan Road, awkwardly sticking close to Tang Rao, oblivious to others possibly suspecting her relationship with Tang Rao.
"Yue Er, what's up?"
They're close to finishing anyway, so Yue Er's visit didn't hinder progress, especially since Tang Rao was in good spirits—no inclination to bla Yue Er.
"Master, I haven't seen you in days, fearing sothing happened."
After living, eating, and sleeping daily on Kao Shan Road, Tang Rao almost considered it ho, so Yue Er's worry was understandable.
"I'm fine, just busy, planning to go back. Are you coming with or want to wander elsewhere?"
In this aspect, Tang Rao is quite democratic; as long as his followers wish, they're free to make personal choices. For Tang Rao, master-servant relationships were never crucial.
"I want to go back with you, don't want to be alone again."
Her words describing their relationship were ambiguous, like uncertain new lovers.
Ah, young love.
Tang Rao mischievously played dumb, fully aware of her fancy yet pretended ignorance, teasing Yue Er with playful words leaving her blushing, regretting her impulse to seek Tang Rao.
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