Chapter 2578 — Lai the Fat Man's Troubles
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"Master, if the undergarment was swapped, then it proves Wei Zhao isn't a Heaven Rank expert at all—he must still be Earth Rank. Let your disciple and Brother Liang go down the mountain together and settle this score?" Zhang Naipao's loyalty to Zhong Yongliang remained unwavering.
The Pure Yang Heavenly Venerable frowned. He had taken Zhong Yongliang as a nominal disciple only out of regard for Zhang Naipao, his beloved student; he had not the slightest respect for Zhong Yongliang himself. Seeing Zhang Naipao about to go stand up for Zhong Yongliang, he was displeased and said coolly: "You are now at the critical stage of your secluded cultivation, perfecting the second level of the Chrysanthemum Treasure Manual. Do not let yourself be distracted by other matters!"
"Yes, Master..." Zhang Naipao hastily cupped his fists and withdrew. On reflection, he had indeed been too impulsive—challenge Wei Zhao before the second level was perfected, and what if he proved no match for him?
"Very well, Zhong Yongliang, don't blame yourself too much. It's only a mid-grade Golden Cicada undergarment; you'll get it back sooner or later." The Pure Yang Heavenly Venerable did not much value a single undergarment—lost was lost. For the sake of his beloved disciple Zhang Naipao, he waved a hand and said: "You may withdraw for now. I will think of a foolproof plan for you, so that you may settle this score with your own hands!"
"Thank you, Master!" Zhong Yongliang was overjoyed. Truthfully, if he could settle the score himself, he would far rather do it with his own hands than let Zhang Naipao step in! He assumed the Pure Yang Heavenly Venerable meant for him to get back on his feet where he had fallen—but in fact the Venerable was only afraid he would hold Zhang Naipao back.
The Pure Yang Heavenly Venerable was growing rather tired of Zhong Yongliang. An ordinary man, nothing more—had Zhang Naipao not always respected this leader of theirs, he would have kicked Zhong Yongliang flying long ago.
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These past few days Lai the Fat Man had run into a troublesome business—and a trouble of heaven-shaking proportions, no less!
Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals' reputation had soared; the factory had recently been expanded and production capacity greatly increased, and its products were now exported overseas, demand outstripping supply. This time Lai the Fat Man had gone abroad to open up a market in a small country.
Because Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals enjoyed an excellent reputation, its products all carried customs clearance and exemption-from-inspection papers. Lai the Fat Man had intended, upon arriving in this small country, to rest a while and adjust to the time difference before meeting the country's largest pharmaceutical merchant. But scarcely had he reached his hotel when an uninvited guest came calling!
And accompanying this uninvited guest was none other than the very pharmaceutical merchant who had invited Lai the Fat Man to this small country!
A late-night visit was strange, but Lai the Fat Man thought little of it; he assumed the two were simply eager to welcome him, and so he warmly invited them inside.
"Mr. Lai, allow me to introduce myself. My humble name is Zhuge Junshi, and my nickname is precisely 'Junshi'—Military Advisor. Of course, you may also take it for a bandit's moniker." The stranger who had entered the room alongside the pharmaceutical merchant suddenly spoke.
This took Lai the Fat Man somewhat by surprise—the man had clearly usurped the host's role!
Lai the Fat Man had assumed this man was the pharmaceutical merchant's assistant or secretary, but to his astonishment, every sign indicated that this man was in fact the one who called the shots!