Returning from the Immortal World
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chapter-40
A few minutes later, Tang Xiu appeared in front of Long’s Dining Hall’s entrance as the Long Brothers, Long Zhengyu and Long Zhenglin had long been waiting for Tang Xiu there.
“Eldest Brother, today, whether we can take Walled Hill Village or not, all depends on you.” Upon seeing Tang Xiu, with an excited expression, Long Zhenglin spoke as he stepped forward and firmly grabbed Tang Xiu’s hands.
Tang Xiu smiled and didn’t speak, but his vision locked at Long Zhengyu.
Long Zhengyu also quietly observed Tang Xiu as their four eyes collided in the air.
“I’m Long Zhengyu, Long Zhenglin’s big brother. Thank you for taking care of Zhenglin. Today, we’re truly depending on Master Tang.” When he saw that Tang Xiu didn’t eagerly greet his younger brother and instead noticed his presence first, Long Zhengyu secretly nodded. He began to recognize Tang Xiu as he extended his right hand to him.A kind of strange and peculiar feeling sprouted in Tang Xiu’s heart when he heard Long Zhengyu’s remark and him calling him, Master. But still, he also stretched his hand out to shake Long Zhengyu’s.
“Mr. Long, to tell you the truth, I might have stronger observation and calculating abilities compared to others’. But little do I know about gambling techniques and rules. Please forgive me first. Today, I can only try the best I can and cannot guarantee that I will win.” Tang Xiu stared at Long Zhengyu for a moment as he spoke while smiling.
When he spoke these words, Tang Xiu was quite anxious. He was worried that Long Zhengyu would expel him out directly.
It was because Long Zhenglin had clearly sounded stress on the phone. that the Walled Hill Village project was very important to the Long Family. But even if the Long Family must take Walled Hill Village, he couldn’t give them any guarantees about it.
It’s true that the reason as to why Tang Xiu promised to come and help them was because of the reward factor. But the thing that really tempted him was the development and exploitation rights for Walled Hill Village.
Ever since he had discovered a Spiritual Vein on Walled Hill Mountain, Tang Xiu had been pondering and worrying about how to justifiably own the place with the Spiritual Vein. He had never thought that Long Zhenglin would take the initiative to find him. It was just like he was sleepy and someone sent him a pillow, of which, the offer was one Tang Xiu was unable to refuse.
However, whether it was his previous incarnation or this life, Tang Xiu had never relied on gambling to earn his wealth. Therefore, he had no confidence in his gambling skill. This was the reason he truthfully spoke to Long Zhengyu so as to avoid to be capsized, blamed and then thrown to the pit had they lost the gamble.But Tang Xiu wouldn’t have thought that his honest confession made Long Zhengyu’s impression toward him increase. The confidence Long Zhengyu had, that already fell to the abyss, seemed to have rebounded and risen again.
“Master Tang is too modest. The gambling has always been turbulent and unpredictable. Nobody dares to pat their chest and boast that they are guaranteed a win.” Long Zhengyu smiled and looked at Tang Xiu with eyes full of appreciation.
When they were still greeting each other at the entrance, ear-piercing cars’ emergency brakes suddenly sounded, followed by a few people hurrying off from the cars and rushing straight toward the entrance’s direction.
When he saw these people, Tang Xiu was surprised.
Because these people turned out to be the ones that just had conflict with him — Zhang Yongjin, Hu Wanjun, and Xue Renfei.
