Above the Galaxy
Chapter 425 - 272: Rivals Meet, Hidden Intentions to Kill!

Chapter 425: Chapter 272: Rivals Meet, Hidden Intentions to Kill!

Tang Fei had never had dealings with Gongshu Wuyu, but as soon as he heard that Gongshu wanted to poach his corner, he immediately conducted a search online.

There’s a saying that goes well, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you shall never be defeated."

This search turned out to be quite alarming, as it seemed he had reason to be slightly anxious.

Gongshu Wuyu was not just good-looking and highly skilled, but also had a natural talent for business, hailed by various financial magazines and social media as a "business genius," "leader of the year," "one of the top ten outstanding youths of Phoenix City"...

He had a plethora of auras and titles over his head, which made him seem very threatening.

Tang Fei didn’t lack confidence in Phoenix’s fidelity; he knew that Phoenix wouldn’t fall for someone else just because they were outstanding.

It was himself he did not have confidence in, feeling that what he possessed was indeed far behind others when compared.

He was like a tender vine, always relying on the towering trunks and majestic cliffs of others for existence, such as the Princess, such as Xuanyuan Mingjing, such as the old man...

He had no gold-generating business and held no power or influence.

Everything he had was bestowed upon him by others.

Gongshu Wuyu was very popular with the younger generation of the Lu Family; all the children gathered around as soon as he arrived.

Even that little one who had always been squatting in the corner building blocks, who hadn’t even glanced up at Tang Fei when he approached, quietly walked over.

"Wuyu brother, why do you have time to come over today? Haven’t you been very busy recently?"

"Wuyu brother, did you bring us any gifts? Has your company released any new toy cars recently?"

"Wuyu brother... I’ve been facing some obstacles in my training recently, could you find the time to give me some pointers?"

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Gongshu Wuyu’s smile was warm and pleasant, like a gentle spring breeze. He met the eyes of each person who spoke, focused and respectful.

"Is work more important than Si Yu’s birthday? No matter how busy I am, I have to rush over to deliver a gift."

"We’ve recently launched several electronic pets, I’ve brought them and left them with the butler; later he’ll help deliver them to each of your homes..."

"You’re having issues with your training? That’s no trivial matter... How about this, I’ll go to the Training Room with you in a bit, and we’ll solve the problem quickly; we can’t let it affect your promotion speed..."

He then glanced at the child assembling blocks and said softly, "Xiao Qiu, I know you don’t like electronic pets, so I brought a meter-tall "Blazing Angel," made up of thirty-two thousand mechanical parts... would you like to try taking it apart?"

"No problem," said the block-building child, his face lighting up with surprise, "I’ll have it dismantled and reassembled within a week for sure."

"I believe you," said Gongshu Wuyu, patting Xiao Qiu’s shoulder as he spoke.

Tang Fei noticed that Gongshu Wuyu had taken the ’caring big brother’ approach.

He could resolve the doubts of those kids aspiring to be Martial Arts practitioners, use his business mogul status to give them the gifts they dreamt of, and even remember each person’s birthday, seeming to genuinely care for them and joining in their fun and games...

In the face of other busy elders, his presence effectively filled a significant emotional void.

Day by day, these young people of the Lu Family came to trust him, follow him, and like him.

It goes without saying, "Different strokes for different folks."

The success of each person is no accident.

Tang Fei thought to himself, luckily his own identity was ’complicated,’ and had recognized a grandfather in advance due to the old man’s arrangements.

Otherwise, in front of Gongshu Wuyu, he would have been utterly defeated.

Gongshu Wuyu handed a beautiful box to Lu Siyu and said with a smile, "Our Little Princess has grown a year older. Happy birthday to you. May you be happy and joyful every day and become the world’s most outstanding Mechanic."

He knew that Lu Siyu didn’t like to dress up or care about what gifts you gave her; her only love was for machinery.

She was the most gifted mechanic of the Lu family’s generation, and her goal was to leave her name in the field of mechanics, just like her ancestors, to be one of the top figures who owned great inventions and extraordinary creations.

Only in that way could she shine through the ages, immortalized forever.

Lu Siyu took the box and said, "Thank you."

It was then that Gongshu Wuyu’s gaze fell upon Tang Fei’s face and he asked, "Tang Fei?"

"Do you know me?" Tang Fei asked.

A person like Gongshu Wuyu would certainly do thorough research and preparation before accomplishing something.

Surely he had already dug up everything there was to know about him, even knowing how many times he wet the bed each night, right?

"A newsmaker of Phoenix City, a Grandmaster Disciple, a close friend of Princess Xiu Xue... If I didn’t know such an important person, it would prove I am blind and our Lu Family’s information network is a failure."

"Oh? The Lu Family’s information network is even concerned about someone insignificant like me?" Tang Fei said with a squinted smile, radiant and pure, stirring the hearts of several slightly older Lu family girls.

Thinking about how handsome he looked when he smiled, it was no wonder even the princess had fallen hard for him...

"Firstly," Gongshu Wuyu continued, "as I said, you’re not an insignificant figure. Moreover, you have close connections to the royal family, a subject we take a special interest in. Perhaps, we could have the opportunity to collaborate in the future."

"Secondly, the Lu Family’s information network tracks various countries and important figures worldwide. Our products are sold to every corner under the starlit skies, and anyone could be a person of importance to us."

"Thirdly, your ranking on the Blue List has been skyrocketing; it’s difficult to ignore... wouldn’t you agree?"

"That makes sense," Tang Fei nodded and said, "People like us are just too outstanding; being low-key is hard."

"..."

Gongshu Wuyu looked at Tang Fei in surprise, wondering to himself if the princess liked men with such personalities.

It made no sense!

Seeing that he remained silent, Tang Fei suddenly asked, "Do you like Princess Xiu Xue?"

Everyone looked at Tang Fei with puzzled faces, not understanding why he would ask such a question.

Some thoughtfully looked at Gongshu Wuyu; had he done something to provoke Tang Fei?

Gongshu Wuyu hadn’t expected Tang Fei to publicly ask such a question, catching him off guard.

His face showed a moment of astonishment, which quickly returned to normal, and he looked at Tang Fei with a firm and composed gaze, saying, "A gentle and fair lady is a good match for a gentleman. With Princess Xiu Xue’s noble status and exceptional beauty and talent, which man would be able to refuse her?"

"That’s also true," Tang Fei nodded again and said, "I thank you on behalf of the princess; she would certainly be happy to hear your praise."

"???"

Why are you thanking her? Who asked for your gratitude?

What is the meaning of this pleased-as-if-you-own-her expression?

Assuming a proprietary stance?

Gongshu Wuyu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he smiled and looked at Tang Fei, asking, "There are rumors outside that you and Princess Xiu Xue are in a romantic relationship. Is that true?"

This question was loaded with danger.

If Tang Fei said yes, with Gongshu Wuyu’s publicity, it might enrage the royal family...

After all, it would be an admission by the person in question, which was different from those wild rumors and gossip from the outside world.

If Tang Fei said no, then Princess Xiu Xue would be considered single, and any man would have the right to express his affection.