Tomb robber: I am the tenth of the nine gates

Chapter 297 Huixinzhai

【Huixinzhai (会心斋)】

Qi Tiezui watched Chu Ning finish breakfast without saying a word, then waved for someone to remove the tableware. Only then did he poke Chu Ning's forehead and earnestly say something.

"You really have to tell me?"

Knowing full well that speaking about things that involve cause and effect will do you no good, and that you'd be risking your life to survive.

Yes or no?"

The last three words were punctured one by one, and Chu Ning tilted her head slightly to make it easier for Qi Tiezui to puncture them.

This was the first thing Qi Tiezui said to Chu Ning after she woke up from her rest.

"I'll have to tell you sooner or later, so you all understand as soon as possible that this is not something anyone can touch."

"They won't stop me from going down into the tomb and retrieving the meteorite intact."

After Chu Ning finished speaking, he raised his hand to cover his forehead and shook his head repeatedly at Qi Tiezui.

Qi Tiezui sighed helplessly, then frowned, "And what happens after we take it out?"

"It has its own place to go."

"Then I, Eighth Master, also have my own way of finding out where it is."

Qi Tiezui clicked his tongue and his hand was about to pinch when Chu Ning stopped him.

"Eighth Master, don't calculate."

You've already said there's a major cause and effect involved, so why deliberately provoke it?

Chu Ning looked disapproving, which made Qi Tiezui sigh, "I know it's impossible, but as long as it's related to you, I always want to be able to plan everything perfectly."

Chu Ning leaned closer and smiled at Qi Tiezui, "Even though you care about me so much, I don't want to learn these things!"

Qi Tiezui clenched his fist in anger, "Hmph, I won't learn, I won't learn, I won't learn! This little brat is getting clever!"

"Xiao Ning, are you really alright?"

The tone shifted abruptly, revealing an unconcealed deep concern.

Don't worry, he's perfectly fine and lively.

Are we going to the mine?

As Chu Ning spoke, she pulled Qi Tiezui towards the door, asking, "Will you be staying here for the time being?"

"Yes, this is the main headquarters, which will serve as our resting place for the time being."

Lu Jianxun was pressured by a joint petition, and they were already overwhelmed with manpower shortages; they couldn't find anything about us.

Chu Ning nodded, stopped, and turned to look at Qi Tiezui.

"Huh? Why did you stop?"

Chu Ning then shrugged and said, "I fell asleep when I came in. I've been lying in my room for two days and I don't know the way."

Qi Tiezui's lips twitched, and he pulled Chu Ning's hand back, "Then why are you in such a hurry? I thought you knew!"

"Isn't that because we have our wise and mighty Eighth Master Qi here?"

Qi Tiezui didn't turn around, but a smirk appeared on his lips, clearly pleased.

The two entered the main hall one after the other. Zhang Qishan had already heard their voices and was waiting for them.

"Buddha!" ​​Chu Ning peeked out from behind Qi Tiezui and greeted Zhang Qishan.

Zhang Qishan smiled and nodded, "Sit down."

Chu Ning looked around and wondered why some of the decorations here looked so familiar.

"Hey? Master, where's the adjutant?"

Qi Tiezui didn't see Zhang the adjutant, so he quickly asked Zhang Qishan.

Zhang Qishan looked at Qi Tiezui and Chu Ning, but did not answer Qi Tiezui's question for the time being.

"If there were a brand new 'Zhang Dafoye' and a brand new gang right now, do you think Lu Jianxun would be eager to expand his power and take the initiative to seek out this 'Zhang Dafoye'?"

Seeing Zhang Qishan's expression, Qi Tiezui knew that he must have already made up his mind.

"Does the Buddha have someone in mind?"

Zhang Qishan nodded, "It's someone we all know."

Chu Ning opened his mouth slightly; he remembered!

Some of these things are exactly...

"Hahahaha, Buddha, Little Ningning, Eighth Master, it's been a long time!"

"Your Highness!"

【next day】

A lion dance performance was held at the entrance of Huixinzhai, attracting crowds of onlookers.

"Hey buddy, your boss is so rich, you've put on such a grand show!"

A man approached the waiter at Huixinzhai with a smile, showering him with compliments.

"Of course," the waiter said proudly.

"Then this isn't doing business, so what are you selling?"

"Our boss said that we are open for business and welcome guests from all directions."

We welcome all comers.

The implication is that they have connections and can do any kind of business.

Suddenly a commotion broke out, and two people were stopped outside the door and driven away by the waiter wielding a stick.

The two who were driven away avoided the crowd; one returned to the Huo residence, and the other went to the Chen residence.

"Master, the person has been driven away."

After watching the whole thing from the doorway, Zhang, the adjutant, returned to the reception room and reported back to Zhang Qishan.

Zhang Qishan nodded, "Wait a little longer, this scene will be over soon."

Only by forcing Lu Jianyu to the negotiating table can he redistribute the benefits and negotiate the conditions for going down into the tomb.

"Great! I look forward to working with Brother Qishan again."

Prince Beile raised his glass to Zhang Qishan from the side, celebrating the cooperation with tea instead of wine.

Taking advantage of the buzz, Huixinzhai quickly spread throughout Changsha, and anyone who entered Huixinzhai could get a satisfactory answer.

He truly lived up to the reputation of treating all visitors as guests, and his fame spread far and wide.

During this period, Chen Pi and Huo San Niang kept sending their employees to cause trouble for Huixinzhai, but all their efforts were in vain.

The two heads of the household would occasionally visit Lu Jianxun's headquarters. Lu Jianxun was too busy to attend to them, and he became increasingly curious and inquisitive about this suddenly appearing Huixinzhai.

The information submitted by my subordinates shows that the owner behind Xinzhai is a wealthy prince.

They came to Changsha for fun and opened this business; they've certainly accumulated a substantial fortune.

The fact that the name of Xinzhai could spread throughout the streets and alleys of Changsha overnight was entirely due to the hard-earned money.

After so many days, Lu Jianxun could no longer suppress his desire to win them over.

They became increasingly perfunctory towards Chenpi and Huo Sanniang.

"Alright, alright, calm down. I'll go and meet this prince myself when I have time."

You should all tone it down a bit; you never know when you might actually need this prince."

Lu Jianyu dodged the question, but Chen Pi wouldn't stand for it. "Commander Lu, are you looking down on both of our families and eager to find a new employer?"

As Huo San Niang's eyes darted around, she heard Chen Pi's words and immediately joined the group buy.

"Commander Lu, don't forget, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. No matter what kind of prince this is, the Nine Gates of Changsha are not to be trifled with!"

After they finished speaking, they turned and left the headquarters, ignoring Lu Jianxun's dark face.

Lu Jianxun was left in the office, so angry with the two that he threw down his documents.

Ignoring the commotion behind them, the two exchanged glances with expressions of amusement, but upon reaching the entrance of the command headquarters, they parted ways as if they couldn't stand each other.

Having experienced this, Lu Jianxun was no longer willing to wait. He sent a visiting card, inviting Prince Bei to a gathering at Huixinzhai.

The message was delivered to Zhang Qishan, who was teaching Chu Ning how to play chess. At this moment, the situation on the chessboard was already showing signs of defeat.

Seeing the waiter enter with the invitation, Prince Beile and Zhang Qishan exchanged glances, tossed aside a chess piece, and both wore smiling expressions.

"Buddha, the fish you've been waiting for has taken the bait!"

"When will the fish that Prince promised me arrive?"

Chu Ning eagerly moved closer, standing between the two, not letting the Prince off the hook.

Zhang Qishan shook his head and chuckled, then turned back to continue studying the mine map that Er Yuehong had sent him.

The prince rubbed his fingers on the thumb ring, and Chu Ning's gaze was fixed on the emerald green thumb ring and wouldn't look away.

He was tapped on the forehead, and a jade pendant was thrown into Chu Ning's arms.

"Take it, take it! Your child is truly excellent, Master!"

Turning around, his braid swayed in an arc, and the Prince left in a grand procession, surrounded by his servants.

Zhang Qishan looked up at Chu Ning, who raised her hand to show him the jade pendant. As if that wasn't enough, she simply hung the jade pendant on her wrist.

So Zhang Qishan saw the child excitedly running off to Qi Tiezui to show off.

He nodded to himself, agreeing with the prince's praise through gritted teeth. He also felt that he was very good at raising children! No!

(The missing person has returned! My dear sisters, brothers and sisters! Fu Hansan is back again, hahaha!)

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

In the new year, may all those who are blessed with good fortune and prosperity be blessed with good fortune!

Unearned income without labor; receiving benefits without merit

Enjoying the fruits of others' labor and achieving instant success

Get rich overnight and live a life of ease

One reaps tenfold rewards for one's efforts

Happy New Year!)