novelraw Chapter 588: Both Old Men Have Arrived
Chapter 588: Both Old Men Have Arrived
Back at home, Ling Feng went directly to the construction site in the mountains.
Now this place had become a very bustling location, with at least five or six construction companies busy at work, each managing their own projects.
Ling Feng quickly spotted Li Yun at the construction site; she was wearing a safety helmet and talking with a few construction workers.
Seeing the situation, Ling Feng didn’t go over to her immediately but waited a while until their conversation finished before stepping forward.
"Why are you here?"
Li Yun was somewhat surprised to see Ling Feng.
However, Ling Feng looked at her face, feeling that she seemed somewhat haggard recently, and asked with concern, "Are you a bit tired? If it’s too much, we should get someone else to take over."
"I’m fine, just a little short on rest!" Li Yun said with a smile.
"Really? Do you want me to check on you?" Ling Feng asked.
"Let’s talk about it later, there are people around, it wouldn’t look good if they saw us!" Li Yun’s face turned slightly red as she murmured.
"What’s there to look bad? Am I afraid of them looking?"
Ling Feng smiled, stretched out his hand, and grabbed her wrist to check her pulse.
The result was indeed nothing serious, just a bit of overexertion.
A prescription came to Ling Feng’s mind, so he said to Li Yun, "Let’s go back and I’ll prepare some medicinal herbs for you to take, and then you’ll feel better!"
"Mmm, thank you," Li Yun said softly.
"Thank me for what? If anything, I should be thanking you. If it weren’t for you taking charge here, I reckon the site would’ve been in chaos long ago!" Ling Feng chuckled.
Li Yun smiled and didn’t say anything. Ling Feng trusted her, and her diligent work here was a given; there was no need for thanks.
Then she changed the subject: "The progress is good now. In half a month, the construction work should be finished, and what’s left will be some final touches."
"Good, I guess Old Chu is getting a bit impatient, but there’s no help for it, we have to take things step by step, right?" Ling Feng said with a laugh.
Li Yun laughed as well: "More than impatient, he’s already called several times to inquire about the progress. I guess it won’t be two days before he comes over again!"
As they were speaking, a large SUV drove up the newly built road; Ling Feng only glanced at it and knew it was Chu Nan’s vehicle!
So he laughed and said, "Speak of Cao Cao and the old man arrives!"
After speaking, he quickly approached, and just as the car stopped, he reached the door.
Chu Nan opened the door with a smile, and the first words upon seeing him were, "You’re doing quite well, young man!"
"What’s up, Old Man? Giving me compliments as soon as we meet?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.
Chu Nan glared at him: "Still playing dumb with me? Don’t you think I know about your affairs?"
"Well, it’s not that, but Old Man, you’re really well-informed, aren’t you? It’s only been one day!" Ling Feng said, scratching his head.
"Information age!"
Chu Nan said meaningfully, and then slowly got out of the car.
Soon after, a few more large off-road vehicles followed, all parked by the side of the road.
Seeing these vehicles, Ling Feng was curious: "Old Man, who’s in these cars?"
"You’ll know soon enough!"
Chu Nan intentionally played coy, chuckling with a smug smile on his face.
Ling Feng seemed to understand suddenly, just in time to see the car doors open, and five people jumped out of each vehicle, twenty altogether, standing in two rows before him!
All of these young people were around twenty years old, each with a sharp gaze and sturdy build, standing there like little hills!
"Elder, you’re really too anxious, just look at this construction site, a total mess. Moving in is going to take at least another month!" Ling Feng said in exasperation.
He had mentioned before to transfer the Chu Family’s security forces over, but Ling Feng hadn’t expected that the old man simply couldn’t wait and had brought them over so soon!
Chu Nan waved it off nonchalantly and said, "No problem, everyone can temporarily stay in the tents for now. I brought all the necessary equipment this time, it’s all covered!"
Ling Feng was helplessly resigned. Since the people were already here, nothing he said would change the situation. He could only smile wryly and nod, "Alright then, there’s still plenty of time. Let’s get everyone settled quickly."
Watching the young fellows getting busy, Chu Nan then continued, "These twenty people are the Chu Family’s treasures. You must train them well for me. They might be very useful in the future!"
"Don’t worry, Elder. I will complete the task you have given me!" Ling Feng thumped his chest confidently, making a promise.
Afterward, he accompanied the old man on a stroll around the mountain to check on the progress of the work. Chu Nan was quite satisfied with it and even said there was no rush to take things slow. While speed was important, quality assurance was crucial!
Ling Feng was even more speechless. It was you who were in a hurry, you who rushed everyone here, and now you’re saying there’s no need to rush?
After making the round in the mountain, Ling Feng returned home with him.
Sitting on the bed with a comfortable sigh, Chu Nan said, "Well, it’s just been a few days, but I actually missed this place a bit!"
"If you like it, Elder, you can stay here all the time. I have no problem with that!" Ling Feng said with a smile.
Chu Nan looked at him, "You mean that?"
"Of course!"
"Hehe, okay, no more pleasantries. Is there anything you want to ask me?" Chu Nan asked with a mischievous smile.
Ling Feng also smiled, "You can’t hide anything from me, Elder. I wanted to ask—have there been any updates on Kong Sheng?"
"Yes!"
Chu Nan nodded.
Ling Feng immediately stood up, "Where?"
"Overseas."
Chu Nan looked at him, "The issue between you and him, let’s put it on hold for now. Right now, the most important thing is to quickly strengthen your power. Only when you are strong enough can you best protect yourself!"
"You’re right, Elder. I can’t go after him overseas just yet, so I’ll put it aside for the time being!" Ling Feng said with a bitter smile.
Chu Nan gave a nod, then suddenly changed the subject, "Has Wang Laogen contacted you recently?"
"No, the old man is probably very busy, right?" Ling Feng replied.
"Oh, no worries. I bet he’ll be here in the next couple of days!" Chu Nan said.
Ling Feng was puzzled, "Why?"
"No particular reason. I’ve brought a few bottles of fine wine this time, and that kid has a sharp nose. He’ll definitely come running once he catches the scent!" Chu Nan said, laughing.
"..."
Ling Feng thought, how is that possible? Even if Wang Laogen was a dog, he couldn’t possibly smell the wine from miles away!
It was clearly just a bit of teasing between old friends—he didn’t take it seriously at all!
However, to his surprise, it was only half an hour later when he heard the sound of a car outside. When Ling Feng went out to check, he saw Wang Laogen getting out of the car, and he was speechless!
"Tell me, Ling Feng, what’s with that look on your face?" Wang Laogen asked, somewhat displeased.
"It’s not that, Old Wang. You’ve misunderstood. It’s just, Elder Chu said you would probably come, and I didn’t believe it, but here you are!" Ling Feng said with a bitter smile.
"He just got lucky, like a blind cat running into a dead rat—pah, what am I saying, why am I describing myself as a dead rat!" Wang Laogen said.
Ling Feng chuckled and then noticed several more cars following behind, which made him a bit puzzled, "These cars?"
"Oh, that’s my stuff. I brought it all with me," said Wang Laogen nonchalantly.