Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“It tastes great. Nice culinary skills, boss.”
In a restaurant a kilometer away from the Iron Sword Sect, Baili Qingfeng put down his bowl.
“Hehe. I’m glad you like it. It has been passed on for three generations in my family,” the boss said with a smile.
“Three generations? Incredible. Your restaurant will be a century-old very soon,” Baili Qingfeng said.
“Not that I’m bragging, but many century-old restaurants are not as good as mine.”
Listening to the customer’s compliments, the boss was in a rather good mood.
Baili Qingfeng nodded. “Since your restaurant has been open for many years, you must know Iron Sword Sect, right? Why are they called Iron Sword Sect when nobody practices sword arts?”
“Iron Sword Sect? I know that. According to my father, the founder of the Iron Sword Sect got the initial capital by claiming that an iron sword in his family was an antique. After selling it, he bought real estate and established a club that was named Iron Sword Sect.”
“That explains a lot.” Baili Qingfeng nodded. The puzzle had been solved.
…
After a busy night, it was already four in the morning when Baili Qingfeng returned to Shire.
The lights were still on near the railway station, but other places had been embraced by peace and darkness.
Baili Qingfeng looked around and walked towards a taxi outside the station.
However, the driver preferred long trips and was unwilling to take Baili Qingfeng who was only going downtown.
Baili Qingfeng asked a few taxis but none of them were willing to go. Since there were no buses, he had to accept three times the price.
After he got on, the taxi picked up another two customers on the way and brought Baili Qingfeng to the university after a detour. It was already past five when he returned home.
“So tired. It’s difficult to destroy a sect. I haven’t slept well for two nights.”
Baili Qingfeng took a bath and came to the bedroom after his hair dried.
Baili Qingfeng looked at the books on his desk, remembering how he had missed them.
Fighting and killing did not suit him. He still preferred books. When he smelled the aroma of ink, his heart calmed down.
“It’s been three days since I read a book properly. I hope that my grades won’t be affected. However…”
He needed a good sleep. With eight hundred thousand in his suitcase, he did not dare sleep on the train, and he couldn’t be more tired.
When Baili Qingfeng woke up, it was already one in the afternoon.
After having a sound sleep, Baili Qingfeng was very energetic.
The threat of the Iron Sword Sect had been resolved. He was no longer scared that somebody would suddenly shoot him or harm him. He relaxed after the burden had been removed.
“The Iron Sword Sect wasted a lot of my time. I’ll focus on reading, learning and practicing martial arts without getting involved in any fights.” Baili Qingfeng stretched out his arms.
After brushing his teeth, he went to have lunch and took a walk. On his way, he called his uncle Baili Tianxing from a public phone booth.
“I should buy a phone.” The idea popped up in Baili Qingfeng’s head, but he disapproved of it the next second.
At this age, phones were still very expensive sophisticated products.
The most important thing was that…
They were huge.
As huge as bricks.
Baili Qingfeng did not like carrying too many things on him, not even keys. He only carried the key he needed whenever he was out. If he bought a mobile phone…
It wouldn’t be mobile at all.
After segregating the money, Baili Qingfeng went to River Moon, the chain restaurant.
It was already past three. The staff of River Moon was resting. When Baili Qingfeng came, Baili Die was calculating accounts, and several people in uniforms were chatting next to her.
Seeing Baili Qingfeng, Baili Die stood up and said with a smile, “Qingfeng, why are you here? Are there no classes in the afternoon?”
“I asked for leave,” Baili Qingfeng said and looked at the forms that Baili Die was working on. “Sister, are you in the finance department now?”
“No… Sister Luo is busy today. I’m only helping her…”
Baili Die said in embarrassment.
When Baili Die mentioned ‘Sister Luo’, one of the four women who were chitchatting paused, but she resumed conversing with the others, talking about the trip the previous week and the beautiful purses they saw recently.
“It’s not bad to work more and learn the relevant business which will help your promotion.” Baili Qingfeng gave a paper bag to Baili Die. “This is for you. I called our uncle. He’ll pick it up soon.”
“What’s inside?” Baili Die asked.
“Isn’t our family in debt? Here’s five hundred thousand. It will pay off the debt and get the factory to operate again.”
“Five… Five hundred thousand?!”
Baili Die was stunned by the number. She hurriedly opened the bag, seeing piles of one-hundred-buck notes within.
Not just her, all the four women fell silent when Baili Qingfeng said ‘five hundred thousand’. They struggled to turn around and look at the bag. When they saw the cash, their eyes widened.
“Oh, my god…”
One of them couldn’t help but exclaim.
Five hundred thousand!
When the monthly wage of the famous chain restaurant was only five hundred, five hundred thousand was more than what ordinary people could earn in their entire lifetime. If it were spent on houses, it would be enough to buy four to five apartments in Shea.
The total investment on River Moon was only a little over two hundred thousand.
This meant that the money was more than enough to establish two more ‘River Moon’.
“The five hundred thousand should be enough to get the factory going again.”
“Yes, of course. But…”
Baili Die looked at Baili Qingfeng, wondering where he got the money. However…
She did not know whether she should ask.
“I’ve explained about the money to uncle over the phone. Rest assured,” Baili Qingfeng saw her confusion and said.
“Got it.”
Hearing that the seniors were aware of the matter, Baili Die was relieved. Their uncle had always been with their second grandpa, who was a man of integrity. Since their uncle said nothing, the money couldn’t be dirty.
“In such a case, dad wouldn’t have to go to mom’s brothers again. Last time…”
Baili Die realized that it was inappropriate to talk about that outside the family, so she stopped.
However, Baili Qingfeng had heard about it before. Baili Hong had asked his in-law’s favor and offered a ten percent interest rate, but his in-law was unwilling to provide even ten thousand when he had four million. Baili Hong was humiliated.
Baili Qingfeng said nothing about that also.
“Hum! Hum!”
A motorbike drew near at that moment.
Baili Qingfeng looked over. It was Baili Tianxing.
“Our uncle is fast. I’ll be on my way.”
“Alright…”