In order to dispel the shadow of He Zhong's rebellion, Lu Zhengqian specially held a family banquet at the villa.
The atmosphere at the dinner was harmonious and joyful, at least on the surface.
Lu Zhengqian was unusually kind to Mo Huaixing, even personally serving him food. Such behavior had never occurred before in the rules of the Green Dragon Gang.
Mo Huaixing didn't know how to respond, so he hurriedly got up and respectfully picked up the plate.
"Sit down, don't be so formal with family." Lu Zhengqian smiled, put down his chopsticks, and asked, "Amo, where are you living in Qinglong Bay now?"
The more he was told not to be reserved, the less Mo Huaixing dared to relax. Lu Zhengqian seemed fine now, but he had just lost his brother who fought alongside him, his last brother. He was extremely vulnerable, and the slightest disturbance would cause a huge upheaval.
Mo Huaixing simply said, "I'll be staying at Zhongyong Building."
Qinglong Bay is vast, with mountains and water, and a dozen high-rise buildings are hidden among it, appearing as tiny entities.
Lu Zhengqian was clearly dissatisfied. "Why are you still living with the subordinates? Sharing weal and woe is a good thing, but it's too shabby and not good for establishing authority. A balance of kindness and strictness is the right thing to do. He Zhong's villa just happens to be vacant, so why don't you move in when you have some free time?"
What does this mean?
With the fall of a key figure, a new structure is taking shape within the Green Dragon Gang; the slightest misstep could undo all previous efforts. Mo Huaixing wasn't sure what He Zhong's true feelings were now, and felt it best not to mention He Zhong.
“Mr. Fu, my elder brother and Young Master Fu are still living in a two-story villa, while I live in a three-story one, so it’s not appropriate.”
Lu Zhengqian's villa is five stories high, while He Zhong's villa is three stories high. It is the most magnificent and luxurious villa besides Lu Zhengqian's.
Fu Cheng helped Mo Huaixing out of the predicament, "Godfather, let's keep that villa for Fourth Uncle."
Lu Zhengqian sneered, "Why keep a traitor around?"
“Then give it to me,” Gan Tang interjected. “Why do you all have your own villas while I don’t? It makes them all think I’m some rich girl who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun. I need to establish my authority.”
As she spoke, she glared at Mo Huaixing and said, "Isn't that two-story Zishan villa on the east side still empty? I really like it, so I'll give it to Mo Huaixing."
"What's the use if someone else lives here and you like it?" Lu Zhengqian laughed heartily.
The tense atmosphere finally eased a little.
Fu Cheng gave a thumbs up and joked, "Your sister is really something. She took two houses from your godfather in no time. A master at making money, I admire you."
Lu Zhengqian sighed, "I'd better watch my retirement savings, or you little girl will swindle them all away."
"Eat yours!" Gan Tang blushed deeply, picked up a mouthful of wild vegetables with her chopsticks and put it on Lu Zhengqian's plate.
However, Lu Zhengqian really enjoyed eating it.
Since He Zhong's downfall, Su Su has lost her former arrogance and now carefully stays by Lu Zhengqian's side. Seeing him enjoying his meal, she quickly said, "I'll ask the chef to make another plate."
Lu Zhengqian waved his hand, "No need, they're not used to this food, one plate is enough."
"How could that be!" Su Su had been keeping an eye on the amount of food on the rotating table. "I think Master Mo really likes it."
At that moment, Mo Huaixing's chopsticks were caught red-handed, with his chopsticks poised to pick up some wild vegetables. He was caught in a dilemma – whether he picked them up or not was also a dilemma.
"Eat up," Lu Zhengqian said with a smile. "This is a wild vegetable that grows on the ridges of fields in my hometown. It has a strange taste, and not many people can get used to it. Have you eaten it before?"
Gan Tang's hand suddenly trembled.
Mo Huaixing awkwardly explained, "No, I just thought it tasted pretty good."
"It seems you and Hall Master Mo are quite destined for each other. No wonder you value him so highly." Su Su looked at Mo Huaixing, as if she had made a great discovery, and exclaimed in surprise, "You know what, Hall Master Mo's eyes look quite like yours, and his chin too. If you didn't know better, you'd think..."
"Even eating can't shut you up, you keep buzzing around, aren't you annoying?" Gan Tang quickly interrupted her, putting food on Lu Zhengqian's plate and changing the subject.
Su Su was furious. She had tried so hard to please him, but she was being disliked. She didn't dare to talk back and could only endure it.
After dinner, Lu Zhengqian left Fu Cheng alone in the study. Gan Tang really didn't want to stay there for even a second longer, so she brewed a pot of tea and went to the study to get some information.
She walked very quietly. From the doorway, Lu Zhengqian's voice could be faintly heard, "Acheng, how did you run into Mo Huaixing?"
The sound inside stopped. Based on her experience with Fang Heng at the restaurant last time, Gan Tang felt she had been discovered and hurriedly knocked on the door. The door opened just then.
"Brother, I've brought you a pot of tea," Gan Tang said as she went inside.
Lu Zhengqian said, "There's tea in the study, why bring more tea?"
"This is lavender flower tea, it helps with sleep. Will your tea help me sleep?" Gan Tang said, sitting down to pour tea for the two of them. But it seemed that Lu Zhengqian didn't want to keep her.
"Dad, I want to go see that Zishan villa on the east side." She made up an excuse for herself.
Lu Zhengqian asked, "Going so late?"
"Young people, they sleep late." Fu Cheng said something to Gan Tang at the right time, and Lu Zhengqian didn't say anything more.
Gan Tang left the study, not daring to eavesdrop at the door, and hurried to find Mo Huaixing. At that time, Mo Huaixing was taking a shower. When he came out wrapped in a bath towel, Gan Tang pushed open the door and bumped directly into his arms.
"Mo Huaixing, what's your next plan?"
She kissed his chest softly and quietly. He couldn't take it anymore and begged, "Could you let me put my clothes on first?"
"Who told you not to wear it?" Gan Tang blushed with embarrassment, hurriedly pushed him away, and walked towards the living room.
Mo Huaixing locked the door from the inside and followed him in. "What's wrong with you today? She just said I look like Fu Yuanshan, why are you reacting so strongly?"
Gan Tang lowered her eyes guiltily, "I was worried you'd be upset if you heard that."
"What's there to be unhappy about? It's just flattery, I wouldn't take it seriously. Now that He Zhong has fallen, she's panicking and just wants to curry favor with you." Mo Huaixing poured a cup of hot water for Gan Tang and asked, "Is it good?"
The water cup is a large-bellied white porcelain cup with handprints on its body and two rabbit ears on it. It looks like two hands are holding a cute little white rabbit.
"I must say, it's quite pretty, and very well made." Gan Tang smiled, "Is this the cup you made?"
"Hmm!" Mo Huaixing sat down next to Gan Tang, put his arm around her slender waist, and asked for praise. "How could I not do my best when my wife asks me to do something?"
His lips brushed against the back of her ear, a little too eager. Gan Tang, seeing his bare chest from the side, hurriedly pushed him away, "Weren't you going to put on your clothes? Hurry up and get dressed."
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