Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 1391: Chapter 1384: Hongmen Banquet?

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Mandala was visibly startled, cautiously glanced at Bai Zhiqing, and said with some surprise: ”Brother, if I stay here, I won’t disturb you and Sister Zhiqing, right!”

Looking at Mandala’s strange expression, how could Lu Tianxing not know what Mandala was thinking? He flicked her forehead in annoyance and said: ”Manman, what are you thinking about all day in that little head of yours? How can you be so dirty-minded? It seems I need to marry you off soon, so you won’t indulge in idle thoughts all day.”

”Hmph, I won’t get married! If you dare to marry me off, I’ll bite you to death.”

Mandala covered her head, baring her teeth at Lu Tianxing, then as if remembering something, her voice turned a bit low: ”Brother, did Old Sir Lu really die?”

Seeing Mandala’s appearance, Lu Tianxing chuckled and said: ”What do you think!”

Upon seeing the smile on Lu Tianxing’s face, Mandala paused slightly, seemingly understanding something, and then revealed a strange smile, giving Lu Tianxing a thumbs-up: ”Brother, you’re truly cunning, those families are in trouble this time.”

”In trouble? They brought it on themselves.”

Lu Tianxing coldly chuckled, looking at Mandala he said: ”Alright, looking at your tired face, you probably didn’t sleep well last night, go back to your room and rest for a bit, tonight I’ll treat you to a big feast.”

”A big feast?”

Upon hearing this, Mandala’s eyes immediately lit up: ”Brother, you said it, tonight I want a big feast, don’t forget it.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Mandala walked without hesitation to one of the chosen rooms; after all, there wasn’t just one room in the suite, she could choose any one she wanted.

As Mandala left, Lu Tianxing walked to Bai Zhiqing’s side, wrapped her in his arms, and with a gentle smile said: ”Honey, let’s take a rest too.”

Bai Zhiqing didn’t speak, just nodded slightly, and walked with Lu Tianxing to the master bedroom nearby.

Time flowed like water, in the blink of an eye night had fallen, the evening breeze gently blowing, a crescent moon hanging in the sky.

The hustle and bustle of the day gradually disappeared, neon lights on both sides of the street lit up, reflecting colorful lights in the darkness, shrouding the city as if draped in a radiant shawl, announcing the start of nightlife to everyone.

In the suite of the Suzhou Garden Hotel.

Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing, and Mandala sat on the sofa chatting and laughing, discussing where in Suzhou would be suitable for dinner.

Just then, Lu Tianxing’s phone suddenly rang, he quickly took out his phone, and upon seeing the incoming display, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

”What’s the matter, whose call is it?” Bai Zhiqing paused in her conversation with Mandala and asked.

”A call from the Zhou Family.”

Lu Tianxing hesitated for a moment but still answered the call: ”Hello.”

”Third Young Master, I wonder if you have time tonight, I’d like to invite you to dinner, would that be alright?”

On the other end, Elder Zhou’s voice, powerful with a touch of authority, immediately came through.

Upon hearing Elder Zhou’s words, Lu Tianxing’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, a look of puzzlement flashing across his face.

In the past, if Elder Zhou called him and invited him to dinner, it would have been perfectly reasonable and nothing out of the ordinary. But now that Elder Zhou was calling him, it inevitably made him question Elder Zhou’s intentions.

Let’s be honest, right now in Jiangnan, he is considered a sinner who killed his own grandfather, nearly expelled from the Lu Family. Now, in Jiangnan, these families either wanted to kill him or stay far away from him, fearing being associated with him in any way, shape, or form. Yet, the Zhou Family went out of their way to call him, even inviting him to dinner, which had to raise suspicions about what their true intentions were.

Although it was strange as to why Elder Zhou was calling him now, Lu Tianxing still smiled and said: ”How could I decline the invitation of Elder Zhou? I should be thanking you for helping me out a while ago! Elder Zhou, just name the place, and I’ll be there shortly.”

”Hahaha, Third Young Master, you’re so straightforward! At eight o’clock, I’ll be at Shiwei Xuan awaiting your esteemed presence.”

”No problem.”

Lu Tianxing and Old Master Zhou exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up the phone.

Right now, Lu Tianxing was quite curious about why Old Master Zhou chose to call him at such a critical moment. What exactly was going on? He wanted to see what Old Master Zhou had up his sleeve.

After hanging up, Lu Tianxing smiled at Bai Zhiqing and Mandala, ”Wifey, Manman, looks like we don’t need to discuss where to have a big meal. Someone wants to treat us to a feast.”

”Tianxing, you mean Old Master Zhou just called to invite you to dinner?”

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Bai Zhiqing frowned and said seriously, ”Do you think this might be a trap?”

”Hehe, a trap or not, it’s still a feast. It’s free, so why not? Whether it’s a trap, we’ll see when we get there. Given my current strength, unless someone from the older generation makes a move, there’s basically no way to keep me. Plus, with Manman around, even a veteran powerhouse won’t notice and will end up dead. Right, Manman?”

”Of course. Not to boast, but when it comes to poisoning skills, whoever comes will die. I just upgraded my Finger-Clicking Beauty recently, and I’d like to see if someone at the Late Stage of Mythical can withstand it,” Mandala said confidently. She didn’t dare boast about other things, but in terms of making poisons, others couldn’t catch up even if they flattered her.

Seeing the confidence on the faces of the siblings, Bai Zhiqing was at a loss for words. She now knew Mandala’s identity and understood she wasn’t bluffing. If the Zhou Family dared to make a move against Lu Tianxing, they would likely pay a painful price.

”Let’s go! We’re leaving. Tonight, I’ll treat you to a big meal.”

Lu Tianxing got up from the couch first and walked towards the door. Bai Zhiqing and Mandala didn’t linger, following closely behind and heading to the underground parking lot. They drove towards Shiwei Xuan, where they had arranged to meet Old Master Zhou.

Shiwei Xuan, one of Jiangnan’s upscale restaurants, is as famous as Jiangnan Restaurant, attracting countless diners daily. If Jiangnan Restaurant comprises all of Jiangnan’s gourmet food, then Shiwei Xuan is considered a collection place for delicacies from all over China; it’s better described as a national food hub than a simple restaurant.

Following the GPS, Lu Tianxing drove all the way to Shiwei Xuan. It was dining peak time, and there were cars parked all around Shiwei Xuan. After a long search, they finally found a parking spot and parked the car.

After getting out of the car, looking at Shiwei Xuan from a distance, Lu Tianxing found himself amazed. Shiwei Xuan was entirely designed in ancient architectural style, with large red lanterns hanging high. A flagpole stood tall at the entrance, with the words Shiwei Xuan waving in the wind. Stepping inside gives you a sense of entering an ancient inn; the five-story building was pleasing to the eyes.

Moreover, the servers at Shiwei Xuan wore traditional-style uniforms. Though not long gowns, they gave off a tidy and smart vibe.

Old Master Zhou was sitting alone in an antique-style private room, holding a teacup and leisurely sipping tea, his face composed, with not the slightest ripple of emotion.

Even though rumors were spreading across Jiangnan about Old Master Lu’s death and Lu Tianxing being the murderer, Old Master Zhou scoffed at the news. Although he hadn’t interacted much with Lu Tianxing, he knew well enough about his character. He didn’t believe Lu Tianxing would kill his own grandfather.

More importantly, since hearing about Old Master Lu’s death, he had a vague feeling that Old Master Lu might not be dead, perhaps faking his death. He didn’t believe the man who once stormed into Beijing with a single knife would die so simply.

This was one of the reasons he didn’t publicly sever ties with Lu Tianxing after hearing about Old Master Lu’s death and the murder accusations against Lu Tianxing.

Tonight’s dinner invitation was to probe Lu Tianxing for information, to see if Old Master Lu was truly dead or if it was a ruse.

Simultaneously, as Zhou Sihao mentioned, he was making an unprecedented high-stakes gamble, wagering everything the Zhou Family had. If they won, the Zhou Family could become Jiangnan’s second-largest family. As long as Lu Tianxing lives, the Zhou Family’s status in Jiangnan, and even all of China, would be unshakable, with no worries of extinction.

For the Zhou Family, this was a chance to soar to new heights. Grabbing it would mean extraordinary success. At this point, the Zhou Family had no retreat; they must win this gamble, or their only fate would be annihilation. Gambling offered a slim chance of survival.

Lu Tianxing was already entering Shiwei Xuan with Bai Zhiqing and Mandala in tow, waving for a server and mentioning Old Master Zhou’s name. Immediately, a server dressed like a shop assistant respectfully led them to the top private room on the fifth floor.

The shop assistant led the three to a classical-style private room on the fifth floor, gently knocked, and opened the door.

The shop assistant gestured respectfully for Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing, and Mandala to enter.

Lu Tianxing nodded slightly and entered the private room with Bai Zhiqing and Mandala.

As soon as Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing, and Mandala entered, Old Master Zhou stood up from his chair and warmly greeted them, ”Third Young Master, welcome!”