The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"But you didn't discuss it with me before agreeing to them."

The problem lies here. If there really had been a discussion, he wouldn't be so despondent now, unsure how to face Tang Rao.

"I simply didn't have the time or opportunity to see you. If I could have met you first, I wouldn't have acted before consulting. Wouldn't you agree? We are forced by circumstances right now and had to temporarily agree to seize the opportunity. If I waited to meet you, everything would have been too late and completely ruined."

Family Head Liu was only thinking about securing business on Central Island, never considering why they would agree. The reason is simple: they wanted to take advantage and sign an unequal treaty while Tang Rao was absent.

"But I don't agree. I think I have the right not to agree, don't I?"

Tang Rao certainly has the right to say no; no one has more qualification to refuse than him.

"But this time, our Business Alliance worked painstakingly hard to break into Central Island. Could you give me some face and see if you can agree with them? It's also an opportunity for you to make money. Could you reconsider it?"

Family Head Liu nearly pleaded with Tang Rao, a demeanor of such humility he showed for the first time.

"But I don't want to. Even if it's a money-making opportunity, it depends on whether I want it or not. And do you really think I need that little bit?"

Indeed, Family Head Liu should have realized Tang Rao is not short on money. Tang Rao didn't blame Family Head Liu for making decisions unilaterally and agreeing to matters on his behalf. He should be grateful for that. Whether Tang Rao agrees or not is entirely Tang Rao's business, and Family Head Liu has no business trying to force anything.

"Sorry, I shouldn't have pressured you."

Family Head Liu's mind was about to explode; he had already promised the Inspection Chief to finalize this matter soon. Now, asking him to go back on his word in person is challenging. Not to mention the news is already out, and everyone on Central Island is eagerly anticipating Tang Rao's unique goods. If notified he doesn't plan to proceed, there's no saying if they would agree.

"Glad you understand. I have no good impressions of Central Island. Now or ever, I won't deal with them again, so forget about it."

Going to Tang Rao with a tiny spark of hope, his words doused that spark thoroughly. With water poured over it, the flame extinguished naturally.

"Take care then, I won't see you off."

Family Head Liu didn't plan to persuade him to stay, knowing once Tang Rao made up his mind, no amount of persuasion would make a difference.

Inside the city gate, onlookers had been waiting for a while. They wanted to greet Tang Rao but feared hindering his business. Now that he's done, they can't suppress their curiosity, converging like bees on him.

"Boss, at least you've been to Central Island. What's it like over there? Is it as luxurious and grand as we imagine, with people holding an air of superiority?"

Shu Yi, from West Island, simply dreams of seeing the North Island. Central Island was never a thought; Shu Yi never deemed himself worthy of visiting, nor imagined his friends going. Tang Rao shattered Shu Yi's expectations, boosting his confidence massively. Now, besides the North Island, Shu Yi holds expectations for Central Island too.

"Nothing good there; better to explore East and West Islands. As for Central Island, it's best not to go."

To Tang Rao, Central Island is a real heartbreak, with nothing worth anticipating.

"Right, we're not going. We absolutely won't go. But Boss, if you're not going, can't you send me as a scout to gather information? You won't lose out."

Shu Yi remained silent, but Yang Zhi's curiosity about Central Island was stronger than Shu Yi's. He thought scouting for Tang Rao would be worthwhile to experience the world.

Anyway, Yang Zhi has done plenty of excessive things before; a little more wouldn't make much difference.

"No need. I have plenty of eyes on Central Island. I don't need you as scouts. If you really want to contribute, don't think about Central Island. If interested, head to West Island and help me defend Yan's territory."

West Island?

What a joke! They aim for unexplored Central Island, not their childhood West Island. Given the choice, they'd rather pick none and stay on North Island, living a new life, which is grand!

"I suddenly remembered I have many things to do, so I'll be off now."

Yang Zhi won't choose the comfortable life to go to West Island. At this point, isn't escaping the scene better than dawdling?

"Shu Yi, what about you?"

Yang Zhi knew when to leave; noticing trouble, Shu Yi follows suit.

"Xiao Bai mentioned wanting to show me around the arsenal soon enough. I have time today, so seeing the world first is more important."

Everyone knew Shu Yi and Yang Zhi's relationship with Tang Rao, seeing them flee, none voiced any curiosity about Central Island.

"Disperse, disperse. Central Island is dark as hell, nowhere near as great as you imagine."

Words spoken sincerely, Tang Rao's heartfelt thoughts. Despite sounding pretentious, not a single word was false.

Rao Ling Er hadn't seen Tang Rao for three days. Since being sent away by Old Master Rao, she's been listless, even shopping with Zhou Zhou hasn't lifted her spirits.

"Dad, please let me visit North Island just once to have a look, broaden my horizons, and not mess around, okay? Please?"

After getting caught escaping twice, Rao Ling Er learned to be clever; when hard doesn't work, try soft approaches. Old Master is her father after all; what problem can't be solved with some spoiling to a parent? If it doesn't work, spoil twice!

"No. I promised Tang Rao that unless he personally allows you to see him, I won't let you two have contact or give you a chance to bother him. So drop it."

Old Master is a man of his word. Whatever Tang Rao asked before leaving, he hasn't reneged. Even if it risked offending his daughter for a stranger, he'd willingly do it.

Not admitting he gets donuts after promising Tang Rao, but for treats, he doesn't mind acting a bit selfish.

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