The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1440 - 1439: Gifted Tickets

Ke Xin was moved by Yunfei's words, but she had spent so many years in the Zhang Family relying on others; what skills did she truly possess? She couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she thought."Grandpa, Tang Rao's women are too strong—I don't know what I can use to compete with them. Maybe you can help me think of something?"

Zhang Yunfei had spent many years dominating West Island, yet this was the first time he felt troubled over his granddaughter's romantic matters.

"Alright, you focus on getting better first, and I'll go back and figure something out for you."

Even Zhang Yunfei's own romantic life wasn't smooth. He agreed to Ke Xin's request, primarily to reassure her so she wouldn't harbor suicidal thoughts.

Before returning to the Kao Shan Sect, Tang Rao wandered the streets extensively—Tingzhou was vast. He wanted to find a path to walk slowly, yet by the time night fell, he had covered only a short distance.

"Brother Tang Rao, please stop."

Someone patted Tang Rao on the back.

Who was he? A seed candidate for the supreme god. Tang Rao could usually detect anyone before they approached him, but this person was different; he could unexpectedly tap on Tang Rao's shoulder.

"Do you need something from me?"

Seeing that the other had no ill intentions, Tang Rao pleasantly addressed the man.

"It's nothing really. I'm also part of the Business Alliance; there's a business opportunity here I'd like to discuss with you. I wonder if you're interested."

The man was well-built and seemed quite benign.

Yet unsolicited business opportunities made Tang Rao skeptical.

Could a windfall be so blatant?

"Bringing me money? Business? I love doing business, but my dealings are all legitimate. What kind of business do you want with me?"

The man was clearly taken aback but then laughed heartily, "Of course I'm talking about legitimate business. Brother Tang Rao, do you remember Zhang Yishan?"

The man named someone to Tang Rao, leaving him puzzled.

"I know him. This business you want to do—is it related to him?"

The Zhang Family only recently reorganized and got back on track. Tang Rao was busy and hadn't paid much attention; someone suddenly mentioning Zhang Yishan intrigued him beyond surprise.

"The connection is significant. I am Wu Gexin, in the herbal business, previously an upstream partner of the Zhang Family, frequently dealing with them. However, recently, they abruptly cut off trade with us. During their hardest times, our Liu Family gave strong support to help them through difficulties, and we had particularly good relations; logically, they shouldn't do this. I personally sought out Zhang Yishan, only he told me the Zhang Family isn't his anymore; all decisions now involve you. Besides me, others face the same situation, and I have numerous valuable resources needing distribution. I had no choice but to discuss this business with you."

Could this be true?

If Wu Gexin hadn't found Tang Rao, he wouldn't have known about this situation.

"Senior Wu, I think you misunderstand. The Zhang Family belongs to Zhang Yishan, not me. How could I be in charge? But you, with the wide sales channels of the Business Alliance, focusing on a single Zhang Family should suffice. What about other channels?"

Family Head Liu once alluded to endless networks within the Business Alliance, promising ample sales routes, yet here was an Alliance member worrying over sales.

"Those other channels exist, but, Brother Tang Rao, you must know about the Zhang Family joining the Business Alliance, right? Everyone knows your relationship with them, and the Zhang Family is a sought-after partner."

Because of the extraordinary relationship between the Zhang Family and Tang Rao, and its recent Business Alliance entry, Wu Gexin wanted the ties to continue.

"Senior Wu, I really appreciate your straightforwardness."

Unlike others who say one thing while thinking another.

"Everyone involved in business—what can't be openly discussed? Saying it clears things up; don't you agree?"

Wu Gexin made sense, but Tang Rao couldn't agree to the proposed collaboration since the Zhang Family was not his as Zhang Yishan claimed.

"Senior Wu, what you say is correct, but I doubt I can help you because I'm unfamiliar with the Zhang Family and their business, so involving me would only cause confusion."

Tang Rao rejected Wu Gexin again, leaving Wu Gexin bewildered.

With Zhang Yishan claiming Tang Rao ran the Zhang Family's affairs, while Tang Rao asserted his unfamiliarity with the Zhang Family and their dealings, it was awkward indeed.

"Brother Tang Rao, could you assist me by reaching out to Family Head Zhang and clarifying this?"

Otherwise, besides myself, others cannot contact the Zhang Family; such a prominent family shouldn't fall easily, right?

"I'll consider it, but whether it works depends on my mood."

Even before an esteemed senior, Tang Rao maintained poise and authority; no empty promises nor inflated language, just a tentative agreement. If discussions with Zhang Yishan didn't go well, it wouldn't matter; a temporary promise required no binding responsibility.

Wu Gexin was pleased just with Tang Rao's temporary agreement, considering Tang Rao's and the Zhang Family's connection; listening to Tang Rao was an effortless action for Zhang Yishan to continue their cooperation.

"Then thank you, Brother Tang Rao. By the way, since you've reached the initial god stage, are you interested in West Island's Harvest Festival?"

Wu Gexin was not fishing for information; business people often need to appeal to interests.

"I plan to go. Are you attending?"

That same day, two individuals had broached the subject of the Harvest Festival with Tang Rao.

Receiving affirmation, Wu Gexin rummaged in his bag before producing two tickets.

"These are two VIP entry tickets to West Island's entrance, allowing passage through the VIP channel, and someone will personally greet you. A token gesture, Brother Tang Rao, don't disdain it."

VIP tickets to West Island?

Tang Rao's eyes lit up; Wu Suowei had mentioned the expensive entry tickets, and in Tang Rao's moment of budget acumen, these complimentary passes—VIP even—offered pure joy, eliminating any need for rejection.

"Such a precious offering for me? I can't turn down such generosity—looks like I'll run an errand for you. Thanks a lot."

Tang Rao didn't refuse and sealed his promise to Wu Gexin, letting Wu Gexin feel those tickets weren't in vain.

"We're brothers, no need for formalities. Coincidentally, I'm also heading to West Island—its opening dates are fixed, but VIP access allows early entrance; perhaps we'll visit together then."