Chapter 847: I Have Been Waiting for You for a Long Time

Wu Shuang stared at him intently; the smiling face clearly read, "Do you dare?"

Go, or not go?

If we go and still lose, we'd have to watch the other side smash down another few hundred thousand taels of cash—wouldn't that be like sticking our face out for them to beat us?

Not go? Mr. Cai even ordered me to investigate his background!

If we miss this chance, where will we find them?

Fine, since they're heading to the medicine shop, I might as well go to the porcelain shop; as long as I can finish one, I'll have something to report back.

He kept a cold expression, clasped his fists, and said, "Boss Xiao, feel free; I, Wu, will not bother you further."

Xiao Ningyuan, his face full of curiosity, asked, "Boss Wu, you came to procure for the client; where do you intend to go next?"

Wu Shuang stared at his eyes and said, "What, does Wu want to go somewhere and still can't report to Boss Xiao first?"

"No need, no need," Xiao Ningyuan waved repeatedly, "It's just that wherever Boss Wu goes, I also wish to accompany."

"Boss Wu, your insight is like a torch; whatever you set your eyes on, I happen to want to buy as well."

Wu Shuang suddenly realized.

Cloth shops, gold shops, porcelain shops, medicine shops, tea shops—all are my targets for this trip.

Yesterday's cloth shop, today's gold shop—whatever I buy, they buy too.

This Boss Xiao isn't here for trade; he's deliberately trying to block the Governor's path!

He sized up Xiao Ningyuan from head to toe, his mind full of doubt, "What kind of person are you really?"

Xiao Ningyuan smiled brightly at him, saying nothing.

Fine, since he's acting on purpose and has such astonishing wealth, I definitely can't complete a single deal.

Better to follow him, get his details; perhaps it'll turn out to be a great achievement.

Wu Shuang's eyes flickered: "Since Boss Xiao sincerely invites, I, Wu, won't go anywhere else; I'll accompany Boss Xiao on this journey."

"Fine!" Xiao Ningyuan extended his hand, "Boss Wu, after you."

Everyone lifted their legs and headed toward the medicine shop.

Tuan Tuan stuck his little head out of Luo Zhenjiang's embrace, glanced at Wu Shuang behind, and said, "Look, you're literally following us!"

Luo Zhenjiang couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Xiao Ze stretched his hand to touch Tuan Tuan's little arm, thinking, this kid really has a way of driving people crazy without endangering himself.

Wu Shuang paused, gritted his teeth, said nothing, and pretended not to hear.

The group arrived at the medicine shop; the shop's head had been waiting for a long time, personally greeting them at the entrance.

Entering the main hall, they were served tea and snacks.

Xiao Ningyuan gladly paid the bill, sweeping away the shop's inventory and the next half year's goods.

Wu Shuang sat silently beside them, not even taking a sip of tea.

When they left the medicine shop, dusk was already falling.

Xiao Ningyuan bowed to Wu Shuang, "Boss Wu, tomorrow we'll go to the porcelain shop and the tea shop; let's meet again tomorrow." He then turned to leave.

"Boss Xiao, please stay," Wu Shuang hurriedly called out to stop him.

No matter what, I must learn something; only then can I give Mr. Cai an explanation back.

But I can't follow forever, can I?

He paused, "All of you who have come from afar, where will you be staying?"

Xiao Ningyuan raised an eyebrow, "What's that? You trying to rob me?"

Xiao Ningchen's gaze darkened; his hand brushed the Soft Sword at his waist. If this person harbored ill intent, a single slash would settle it.

Xiao Ningxun looked at him, a slight curl at his mouth, and said, "Boss Wu, if you wish to do business with my elder brother, you can go to the Bridgehead Gang headquarters; we're staying there these days."

Wu Shuang stood dumbfounded, unable to regain his composure for a long moment.

He had followed all day just to get this question, and never expected the other side to say it so directly.

Had I known it would be like this, why did I insist on following? I could have just asked outright.

Xiao Ningxun smiled, said nothing more, and clasped his fists, "Farewell."

Wu Shuang awkwardly replied with a salute, "Goodbye, farewell."

Tuan Tuan hugged Luo Zhenjiang's neck: "Uncle Luo, shall we go to Wangjiang Tower for a meal? I want to eat the fish there."

"Alright! Uncle Luo will go with you!"

Wu Shuang watched the group's backs recede farther, his heart churning endlessly.

What exactly is this group's background?

It's one thing that the Canal Gang leader personally accompanied them, but to actually reside in the Bridgehead Gang headquarters!

The two biggest gangs in Jiangzhou both have such close ties with them!

This matter must be reported to Mr. Cai immediately!

He took a deep breath, turned, and hurried back to his lodging.

That night, darkness deepened.

Tuan Tuan was already sound asleep, while the others sat in the main room of the small courtyard.

Xiao Er and Lu Qi were chatting leisurely in the yard, catching their breath.

Suddenly, a black shadow flickered on the wall; a figure drifted in silently, landing without even rustling a blade of grass.

"Nice lightness skill!" Xiao Er praised, his form like an arrow as he lunged toward the person, a palm striking at the back of the neck.

The person sidestepped, countered with a block; their palms clashed, emitting a deep, muffled thud.

Lu Qi stood nearby, three iron lotus petals already tightly clasped between his fingertips.

With a "Creak," the main room's door swung open.

Xiao Ningxun stood at the doorway and said loudly, "Mr. Cai came to visit late at night; I have been waiting for a long time, so feel free to enter and talk."

The man's arm froze in midair.

Xiao Er withdrew his palm and stepped back a few steps.

Moonlight slipped through the cloud gaps, illuminating the man's face beside him—it was Mr. Cai.