Returning from the Immortal World - Chapter 611

Chapter 611: Becoming Popular Again

At two in the afternoon, Tang Xiu, Long Xueyao, and Tian Xiaomeng left the Bluestar Welfare House. They had done all they could today for the welfare house. Though the trio couldn't guess how many people would pay attention and what changes would occur to the welfare house.

Tang Xiu himself had transferred 2 million yuan into the Bluestar Welfare House's public account, and so did Tian Xiaomeng with her pledge of 100 thousand yuan.

"Alright, ladies. Now I'll treat you to a meal." Tang Xiu didn't let Long Xueyao drive this time, as he drove the car himself and took the two women to hit the road.

"Tang Xiu, the lunch must be on me today." Long Xueyao shook her head. "I'd rather not have lunch today if you refuse."

"Eh? Why?" Tang Xiu was puzzled.

"I originally asked you to come help me move some things, but I never thought that things would evolve into this kind of situation, to be honest." Long Xueyao seriously said. "Anyhow, I'm very happy, excited, and grateful for that. I alone can't support the entire welfare house despite having a high salary, and you've done a lot today. So, I want to do what I can to express my gratitude, even if the opportunity is just merely treating you to a meal."

Tang Xiu was taken aback and fell into silence for a moment, before nodding and saying, "Since it will be your treat, then let us head to an upscale restaurant today, and I'll take the honors to pick the place. Do you object to it?"

Long Xueyao let out a smile in response and gently shook her head.

Tian Xiaomeng who sat on the back seat had unknowingly activated her live broadcast channel, and thus the conversation between Tang Xiu and Long Xueyao was aired by her.

In the live channel, the viewers that had originally left began to come back again, and many were curious as to how high-class the restaurant Tang Xiu chose would be. Certainly, there were also some who raised a ruckus, commenting that Tang Xiu's philanthropic deeds before was nothing but a show. After all, he had just finished the live broadcast at that welfare house, and now he was going to such an extravagant place to have a meal. It was a stark contrast and hardly justifiable.

Koufu

After Tang Xiu parked the car outside, he let out a smile and said, "I heard the Spicy Numbing Stir-Fry Pot is very popular among girls. You two have no problems with hot and spicy things, right?"

Long Xueyao herself didn't care what kind of meal she would have, so she let out a smile, showing that she didn't have a problem with it. After Tian Xiaomeng came down from the car, she aimed her mobile at the signboard of Koufu Spicy Numbing Stir-Fry Pot, and then pouted her small mouth while her fingers typed the words: This is the legendary top grade, high-class, upscale…

In an instant, hundreds of thousands of subscribers and viewers watching the live broadcast channel burst into laughter, along with an incoming burst of smiling and amused emojis from everywhere. Some of the viewers with bad tastes were quick to comment: Luckily, it's not the hot spicy soup often sold in street stalls she's gonna eat, else we would surely see the goddess turning into a boiled duck, getting wrapped and flying to someone's house...

Tian Xiaomeng saw Long Xueyao waving at her. After calling out, she watched her and Tang Xiu walking into the store and then spoke in a low voice, "I'm telling you a secret. Divine Doctor Tang is actually a rich bigwig, and he certainly doesn't want to make Sis Long Xueyao spend her money. I haven't told you all before, but he has donated 2 million yuan to the Bluestar Welfare House today. Alright, I just spilled the secret now, so I feel quite good. Anyways, Mengmeng is starving, so I have to calm my belly first."

And thus ended the live broadcast.

Tian Xiaomeng put away her mobile phone and quickly caught up, whereas the hundreds of thousands of fans in the live broadcast channel were shocked by her words.

2 million yuan?

Though they had time to spare to watch the live broadcast, most of them could be said to have good living conditions, but 2 million yuan still was a very large amount of money to them. And Divine Doctor Tang…. was actually donating such an amount?

An instant after, praises inundated the live broadcast channel, all of which aimed at Tang Xiu.

As the lunch was over, Tang Xiu didn't leave with Long Xueyao as the latter drove Tian Xiaomeng back home. While having some time to spare this afternoon, Tang Xiu decided to visit his family's restaurant. It was not yet the time to eat, so there weren't many patrons for now. Tang Xiu wandered around inside and then learned that his mother didn't come today. After making a phone call, he then learned that his parents had to catch the train for Beijing early this morning.

Tang Xiu asked them why they went to Beijing all of a sudden. The result was that his mother, Su Lingyun, unexpectedly chirped and whined for half of the day without telling him the reason.

"Ah, forget it, then. I'm going to see Long Zhengyu."

He left the restaurant and called Long Zhengyu, thus learning that the guy was on his way to Long's Dining Hall. Tang Xiu then headed straight to the venue to catch up with him.

This time, the security guards at Long's Dining Hall didn't stop him since they already recognized him, with some of them with looks of dread on their faces when they looked at Tang Xiu.

Melodious piano music invaded his ear when he entered the great hall. Tang Xiu shot a quick glance toward the direction of the piano music as he walked towards the elevator. His pace instantly came to halt and he turned stunned. It was because the girl he saw playing the piano turned out to be Andy.

"How come she's here?"

After thinking for a short while, Tang Xiu changed his direction and walked toward Andy. He didn't disturb her play, however, but leaned on the corner wall and quietly watched her playing the piano. After five-plus minutes passed by and the music faded away, Tang Xiu applauded and smilingly said, "What a great play."

Andy turned around and suddenly stood up from the chair upon seeing Tang Xiu and run toward him. With a cheerful expression, she greeted him and said, "Why are here, Boss?"

"That's also the same question I want to ask you," said Tang Xiu with a smile. "Why did you come here and even played the piano?"

"The folks in our company's Finance Department are going to dine here tonight, so I came earlier to reserve a box." Andy giggled. "But then I saw the piano here and kinda wanted to play something. Anyways, are you here to book a room too, Boss? Do you want me to reserve it for you?"

"Nah, I'm going to see a friend of mine," replied Tang Xiu with a smile.

Still with her cheerful smile, Andy asked, "Are you here to dine tonight, too, Boss? Can you attend the dinner with the folks from our company's Finance Department?"

"Let's wait until the evening, shall we?" Replied Tang Xiu after thinking for a short moment. "If I still have time to spare tonight, then I'll come. But if something comes up, then forget it."

"I'll be very happy if you can come over, Boss." Andy nodded and smilingly said. "Anyhow, you're on fire again this year boss, nearly the entire internet is on fire by the reportage about you."

Becoming hot news again?

Tang Xiu was stumped for words as he looked at Andy and asked with a puzzled expression, "How could it be? What caused it, exactly?"

"It was because of what you did in Bluestar Welfare House!" Answered Andy with a smile. "It was said in the entire Internet that you are a real philanthropist, an old-school person with a benevolent heart. That Goddess Mengmeng especially told everyone that you donated 2 million yuan to the Bluestar Welfare House, causing everyone to praise you."

Cough! Cough…

Tang Xiu coughed a few times and a helpless expression appeared on his handsome face. He didn't even consider such an aftermath back then, as he just wanted to make the Bluestar Welfare House receive its due and proper attention from the public so that they could help those children have a better life in the future. Who could have ever thought that Tian Xiaomeng would disclose the matter that he had donated money?

There was nothing he was afraid nowadays. But being famous was one!

Earth and the Immortal World is like day and night. Having a big sounding name in the Immortal World would make others awe and dread and hardly anybody would dare to provoke you. But Earth is a stark contrast. Once you have fame here, you will be like those celebrities and big stars, where even paparazzi will be after you to secretly take photos of whatever you did, not to mention that innumerable fans will surround you. Even some people with deep background and status would still look at you with whatever their particular expressions. And this aftermath was completely different from his original intention.

To have a tranquil and peaceful life was what he really wanted while devoting himself to accumulate wealth and obtain massive resources for cultivation, to assist him in walking further and faster on his cultivation path, and in passing, accompanying his parents at the same time, getting along with his family members and enjoy the warmth provided by his family.

What's done is done. I have been low-key recently, and no tempest can withstand the time either. Maybe after school starts next year, there will only be a few who will still remember this matter. Tang Xiu consoled himself inwardly.

Knowing that Tang Xiu had an appointment with his friend, Andy didn't pester him anymore. Still, excited after seeing Tang Xiu, she went to the person in charge of the hotel to reserve a box and chatted with the woman in charge.

Inside the presidential suite.

After pushing the door open, Tang Xiu saw Long Zhengyu holding a girl and conversing with her. Though there was incense burning inside the room, yet the smoke still shrouded it.

Long Zhengyu patted the girl's shoulder and said, "Pretty little girl, we only happened to meet this time. Go now! I will see you tonight if nothing comes up."

"Okay!" The girl quickly glanced at Tang Xiu as an alluring blush appeared on her small, beautiful face. She lowered her head as passed by Tang Xiu and quickly left the room.

Tang Xiu shook his head and forced out a smile, "How come I didn't find out before that you are a Casanova, eh? I didn't hear anything about you dating a serious girlfriend. Is she the one?"

Rolling his eyes in response, Long Zhengyu listlessly nested himself on the sofa and said, "Man, are you really my friend? You really love to touch someone's sore spot, don't you? I just broke up with her. That woman has quite a great heart, yet her ambition is greater. She wants to be independent, relying on herself to fight for her career and life with her own two hands, thus she wants to go abroad."

Tang Xiu walked to his side and took a sit. Then, he said with a strange expression, "For that so-called fighting for herself she broke up with you?"

Snap…

Long Zhengyu grabbed a lighter and cigarette, lit it and took a deep, and then said with a helpless expression, "Can we change the subject? I will vomit blood otherwise."

Astounded, Tang Xiu said, "I do want to change the topic, you know. But your last sentence really evoked my curiosity. Care to talk more about it? We are all buddies, man. Why the need to cover it and bottle it up inside since you have broken up with her?"

"You are to treat me tonight, then!" Long Zhengyu took a deep puff and replied while blowing out smoke.

"No problem. Put it into my account," said Tang Xiu without thinking.

"As a matter of fact, this is my first time getting dumped by a woman," narrated Long Zhengyu with a bitter smile. "And she's the first woman who did that in my entire life. Do you wanna know the reason she used to break up with me? She said that 'distant water cannot quench present thirst'. What the fuck? This father is not that 'thirsty' at all, but she actually…" [1]

Chapter 612: Self-Centered and Egotistic

Despite still having difficulty to fathom it inside, Tang Xiu was dumbfounded by the woman's terrific reason. The distant water couldn't quench the present thirst? Wasn't this a provoking and exciting justification? With sympathy and pity plastered on his face, Tang Xiu looked at Long Zhengyu and smilingly said, "Zhengyu, you know what? Your luck is actually very great."

My luck is good?

Long Zhengyu stared blankly and looked confused.

Without a change in expression, Tang Xiu affirmed, "That's right. I said you're very lucky, and do you know why? Because that woman is obviously a seasoned shenanigan in 'something'. Reasonably speaking, today's transportation is very convenient as it takes only a day to travel by plane, therefore it is easy to quench the craving for love since you only need to call and then come back. She seems to not think so, though. I think she wants to become a bride every night and you just can't satisfy her! Well, I think it's better for you two to separate now rather than get married and then smack yourself with her crowning your head with countless 'glossy green hats', no? Speaking of that, whatever the hat is, it will give you some warmth in this winter season no matter the color."

"What the fuck…" Long Zhengyu couldn't help but laugh by Tang Xiu's words.

Tang Xiu took out a cigarette and lit it, and then spoke after blowing out a few puffs, "You know, you're a seven feet real man and there are millions of beautiful women in the world. How can you give up the entire forest just to keep one tree? I remember a good old saying suitable for you. It says that the new won't come if the old doesn't go. Also, that little belle who just left is pretty good, too, you know."

Shooting Tang Xiu a contemptuous look, Long Zhengyu groaned, "Don't beautify it with words, alright? You seem like a towering colossus by your words, yet a short dwarf by your actions, that's what I think. I heard that you and the First Beauty of Capital—Mu Wanying have disclosed your love relationship to the public, no? What are you gonna do with Ouyang Lulu, Kang Xia, and the other beautiful women I know of, huh?"

Tang Xiu was stumped for words. Long Zhengyu unexpectedly derailed the subject and turned his words back on him. He recalled what he just said and then thought about his own issues with women. He was immediately struck with a big headache.

Long Zhengyu suddenly burst into laughter after seeing Tang Xiu's loss vacant expression and loudly said, "Look at you, man! I already told you that you have a tiger built but kitty balls, didn't I?"

"Tell me, was it Bai Tao who ran his cheap mouth? Or was it Chu Yi who couldn't keep it behind the wall? Hmph… tell me, who is it? I'm gonna stitch and sew them, whoever they are!"

BWAHAHA…

Long Zhengyu laughed more cheerfully. After a short while, he then said with a smile, "Anyways, I heard that a full-fledged chef in Manchurian and Chinese dishes has come to the Long's Dining Hall. Rumor has it that his craftsmanship is very great! There have been quite a lot of people coming here attracted by him, yet he isn't willing to render his services unless it is someone staying in the presidential suite. So be it then! Your treat… tonight…"

Treat your ass, you egoistic bastard! Tang Xiu cursed inside but still nodded resentfully.

While they hadn't eaten yet, the duo gradually changed the subject to business, since Tang Xiu and Long Zhengyu had cooperated in many things such as the Walled Hill Village, where Tang Xiu had some interests, the cooperation in the New City project, as well as the reconstruction project of the Nine Dragons Island.

The schedule for the Walled Hill Village's construction project was delayed for quite a long time due to the big accident at the construction site, and the progress hadn't returned to the previous schedule even though the Long Family had added more manpower to the construction team. Coupled with the sudden snowing today, the first phase of the construction that was set a year ago was seemingly unable to be completed as planned.

"We originally estimated that the development of the Walled Hill Village would be completed before June next year. But I'm afraid that we can expect it to be delayed until July or August due to this bad weather. Nevertheless, you can receive your Heavenly Palace Residence once it is completed."

Tang Xiu nodded. He indeed was very concerned about the construction of Heavenly Palace Residence in Walled Hill Village, but he was much more concerned about the reconstruction of the Nine Dragons Island. However, he didn't want to look too anxious since the subject being discussed was the Walled Hill Village. He replied, "Well, it is rare for me to return to Star City as I'm currently studying in Shanghai, so I have to leave the responsibility to supervise the work there to you. I'm fine even if it is delayed by a couple of months."

"Let's talk about the New City then." Long Zhengyu nodded with a smile. "The current development and construction of the New City has been in full swing, and those major construction companies we've hired are doing the best they can. The supervisory department is also keeping a close eye on the project, either the execution of the blueprint, the quality of the property, or the project's progress speed. All of them have no issues to address. I myself am not managing this project anymore, but my father and several other family members are in charge of it, so you can rest assured about that.

"In June next year, the upscale villa complex surrounded by residential quarters, two shopping malls, and commercial street outlets in the A district of the New City will be officially opened for sale. The amount of funds that have been invested there, including each of ours and the loan from the bank is more than 100 billion yuan, all of which are invested in this A district project. Therefore, what we can do now is wait for the opening sale before we put it on the market.

"Kang Xia truly deserves her title as a business genius. We've decided to build the largest theme park in the country after her proposal. Though it may be a bit inferior to Disneyland Park, it would add a lot of elements to the project in terms of scale, construction, and entertainment. We can expect that when it is done, those attracted will not be solely limited to the real estate investors and home buyers from Star City, but we will also aim at the wealthy from every city in the country."

Having said that, Long Zhengyu's eyes lit up with excitement and anticipation.

Seeing that he was done, Tang Xiu slowly said, "What if the sales are not up to expectation?"

"The sales not going according to expectation? Are you joking?" Long Zhengyu couldn't help laughing. "Just after the New City's construction commenced, we got calls from many wealthy people from all over the country and even some financial companies. They just wanted a guarantee that the New City we are developing can be built according to the blueprint. As long as we achieve that, they will purchase the properties without hesitation. Many large enterprises, including many representatives and people-in-charge from world brands of luxury jewelry in China have contacted us, hoping that they can get a good and strategic location to set up their stores. Now, listen to me. They don't want to rent, they want to buy the property!"

Tang Xiu indeed had confidence in the blueprint he designed. He had anticipated that once this New City was established, it would definitely become the only time immemorial landmark in the world. When that time came, the economic development of Star City would probably speed up like a launching rocket.

"I don't care about the operational management, construction, nor sales. What I need to see is the profits and benefits from it. I believe that Kang Xia can do a good job in this aspect. Anyways, let's discuss about the Nine Dragons Island now," said Tang Xiu with a serious expression.

"The reconstruction project in Nine Dragons Island is progressing much faster than expected," said Long Zhengyu. "Since we employed a two-pronged approach with air and marine transport, in addition to the day and night work shift rotation of the construction team, the reconstruction is continuing nonstop. You will see that the Nine Dragons Island has greatly changed now. I originally thought that having the project finished by September next year was improbable, but now it seems that we can completely finish it by August. To be honest with you, I really don't get why you are so anxious to rebuild Nine Dragons Island. This degree of reconstruction is nothing but burning money."

Tang Xiu still didn't want to disclose the truth to Long Zhengyu. After all, Nine Dragons Island was too important, and he didn't want any slight mishaps occurring before the reconstruction completely finished. With that thought in mind, he made up a reason and slowly elaborated, "You should know that I'm a member of the Tang Family. Back when the Tangs and the Yaos were struggling in the back, we were at the point of losing all decorum with blades on each other's throats. Nine Dragons Island is exactly the place I personally chose as a way out for the Tang Family in cas that we lost to the Yaos, so that we would still have a place to survive.

"But I didn't expect that the Yao Family would launch their strike so early, thus making my Tang Family use a few schemes before we obtained that unexpected victory. However, since the project in Nine Dragons Island has commenced and a colossal amount of funds has been invested already, we might as well finish it. Besides, it can still be used as a route of retreat for the Tang Family."

Realization dawned on Long Zhengyu as he sighed, "The patriarch of the Tang Family is really great. To think that he actually thought of this matter... Nine Dragons Island is indeed a great place. Setting it up as an escape route can't be a more correct and suitable choice."

"Anyways, the funds have been handed over to you, therefore I'm asking on their behalf," said Tang Xiu with a smile. "I will be relying on you to build my Tang Family's future domain."

Family Domain?

"Didn't the Tang Family already won?" Asked Long Zhengyu with a puzzled expression. "Why do you still need to set up a domain for your family there?"

"A storm may arise from a clear sky and something unexpected may happen at any time, while calamities and blessings can come to a man either in the morning or evening," said Tang Xiu lightly. "Who can clearly predict what kind of situation will occur in the country, to begin with? Furthermore, there is no one who can claim constant victory in this world. One can win once and for a while, but it's impossible to be always on the winning side. In the case that the Tang Family encounters a crisis in the future, Nine Dragons Islands will become the family domain. If the Tangs ever fail, there's no reason that it's not necessary."

"Senior Tang truly deserves my admiration," praised Long Zhengyu while raising his thumb.

Tang Xiu couldn't help but be stumped inwardly. It was all excuses he made up. Nine Dragons Island would become his basecamp, a stronghold which was what he always planned to have, and Tang Guosheng had no relationship to it whatsoever. However, since Long Zhengyu misunderstood it, he might as well let him swallow it.

Ding dong…

The door's bell sounded.

Tang Xiu and Long Zhengyu exchanged looks and the former immediately asked, "Did you invite someone else tonight?"

"Nope." Long Zhengyu shook his head.

Tang Xiu nodded before getting up and walking to the door. After opening it, he saw a well-dressed middle-aged man and remembered that the man seemed to be a Vice Manager of the Long's Dining Hall.

"Hello, Mr. Tang. I'm a General Manager of the Long's Dining Hall, Chang Hao. I'm afraid that something came up, so I need to delay your meeting for a while," said the middle-aged man with a smile.

Tang Xiu nodded slightly and gestured him to enter the room before asking, "What happened?"

"Umm, I have to tell you something. I don't know why, but the news that you came to dine at our Long's Dining Hall has spread out, so now there are a lot of reporters and journalists outside the restaurant. They mentioned your name and requested to have an interview with you. As for how you look at this matter…"

"They want to interview me?" Asked Tang Xiu, confused. "What exactly do they want to interview me for?"

"Uh?" Chang Hao was astounded. "Did you forget that you just participated in a live broadcast today? It seems that not only it sent off a huge wave on the Internet community, it has also caused a huge sensation in all aspects of society."