sbdcsierra Chapter 718 Pleasure
Chapter 718 Pleasure
When talking about the group of people he was with his nephew Ge Dawei, Old Tian's eyes were full of praise.
He has always been a person who cherishes talent, especially his beloved nephew. When talking about his talent, Old Tian always couldn't hide his praise.
Ge Dawei, this kid, was already well-versed in classical Chinese literature at the age of three. He could recite the Four Books and Five Classics fluently. He was also a natural-born self-taught talent; he understood and learned everything at a glance, and he had a photographic memory, able to read ten lines at a glance. Before he was even ten years old, he received offers from both Oxford and Cambridge Universities, but he didn't attend either. Instead, disregarding his family's objections, he stubbornly chose a relatively unknown university in China.
Left with no other choice, his family had to go along with his wishes. Unexpectedly, the boy dropped out of university after less than a week. After some inquiries, Old Man Tian learned that he had hung out with a group of idle peers, spending their days doing nothing and even engaging in illegal activities—tomb raiding.
Upon hearing the news, not only Ge Dawei's parents but especially Old Tian were furious. How could they allow him to do bad things instead of doing proper work? So they sent people to "invite" him back, but to their surprise, several groups of people were sent out, and they all returned covered in dirt and grime.
Left with no other choice, Old Tian had to let him have his way for the time being, since he was still young. On the other hand, he also sent people to protect him secretly.
Until a few days ago, this kid and his accomplices easily wiped out the Tiger Shark Gang. When he received the news, he was initially shocked. Later, they escaped unscathed and destroyed an entertainment center owned by the Dragon Slayer Gang, causing a huge uproar. This forced him, a powerful figure with considerable influence in both the legitimate and underworld circles, to start to panic. The Dragon Slayer Gang alone was not something they could afford to offend, not to mention the Japanese Yamaguchi-gumi behind it. Just as he was preparing to send someone to forcibly "arrest" this arrogant young man, he unexpectedly received a letter from a high-ranking official in the Ministry of National Defense. After reading its contents, he breathed a sigh of relief and had to reassess these arrogant young men.
If he hadn't witnessed the casino incident firsthand, he would have found it hard to believe that a few young men could be so meticulous and thorough in their thinking, completely thwarting the Sakata family's conspiracy and bringing it to a perfect conclusion.
Just thinking about it makes me excited. These young lads really didn't disappoint him and broadened his horizons. They were able to do a series of spectacular things one after another.
Old Tian became more and more excited as he thought about it. As someone who cherished talent, he genuinely took a liking to those few kids. So, he started to have his own plans for them, wanting to bring these adorable little devils under his wing.
“Dad, you know Dawei’s personality,” Ge Youcai said worriedly. “It’s really not appropriate to include him in the candidates. If Dawei finds out that Guangzong and Yaozu are going to target him, I’m worried he’ll cause trouble and create unnecessary complications, which would damage the harmony between the brothers.” He knew that his son had never been interested in becoming the successor of the TWW Group, so it was hard to guarantee that Kaichen wouldn’t sabotage things if he knew beforehand.
Upon hearing his suggestion, Old Man Tian shared the same sentiment. However, knowing Dawei as he did, he was relatively reassured and smiled, saying, "I believe Dawei will know what he's doing." After a moment's thought, he added, "Here's what we'll do! You two find some time to visit him. Don't be like before, always concerned with saving face, always saying this and that as soon as you meet. Have a good chat with him, and humble yourself in front of your son; there's no shame in that. Also, take the opportunity to meet his companions. I guarantee you'll see them differently after you see them. Of course, don't forget to tell Dawei about the board's decision. That way, you can feel more at ease."
"Okay! Then we'll make some time to go see Dawei." Mr. and Mrs. Ge seemed very excited.
Seeing that his daughter and son-in-law's worried faces had subsided, Old Man Tian smiled slightly, then drifted into his own thoughts, pondering another matter—
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The scenery at dusk, whether in a bustling city or a remote countryside, is generally quite pleasing to the eye and has a unique charm.
Azure sky, yellow flowers on the ground, a strong west wind, wild geese flying south...
It really has a unique charm!
However, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, it varies from person to person. For Ge Dawei now, it's a different story!
This is only natural. Because he accidentally missed a chance while playing rock-paper-scissors with his friends, he ended up becoming their free mode of transportation, running all the way to the supermarket to buy food to appease their hunger.
Sure enough, a momentary misjudgment led to his "punishment." Under the scorching sun, he returned carrying two heavy bags of "offerings," drenched in sweat and exhausted. How could he possibly appreciate the beautiful sunset? Even if a pretty girl walked past him, he had no interest in her.
Thinking about how his current disheveled state was all due to a slight lapse in his usually reliable "sixth sense," he couldn't help but sigh heavily again. Alas! What a regrettable mistake!
As for the seven extraordinary individuals, as the "victorious" side, they were fortunate enough to lie under a large tree by the river, engaging in lively discussions and waiting for the fruits of their victory.
"Hey, you guys, stop talking about 'national affairs' all the time! Come and lend a hand!" Ge Dawei grumbled indignantly to his companions. It was infuriating that they were only helping out when the other person was exhausted.
Wang Dakeng jumped up and greeted him with a big smile: "Hey Dawei, this isn't some kind of carrying task. You're exhausted just from buying some food. Aren't you ashamed?" He said this jokingly, but his hand was already outstretched to "help out" and share the burden with him.
"Don't just stand there and talk like you know what's going on! If you hadn't been so disloyal and betrayed me at the last minute, would I be in this mess?" He was furious just thinking about it. They'd "agreed" beforehand that, aside from the girls, the five boys would play rock-paper-scissors, and the loser would go to the supermarket to buy food. He and Wang Dakeng had exchanged glances, "united against a common enemy," but this guy had ripped them off. It turned out he and the other three had already "planned" it all. He knew they were doomed the moment they made their move. However, he was still happy to help everyone.
"You can't blame me for this. I thought you understood what I meant, but who knew you..." Wang Dakeng said innocently.