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Chapter 880 - 880 840 From a High Position

880: Chapter 840: From a High Position 880: Chapter 840: From a High Position Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng left and rode their horses toward the city center.

Along the way, there were quite a few spies from the Nangong family, and it was evident that the Dongfang Residence was under surveillance.

After Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng left, they were also followed all the way.

“We are being followed, what shall we do?”

Dongfang Cheng asked.

“Ignore them, continue heading to the Ten Thousand Cranes Tower.

Once we get closer, they will realize something is wrong and will immediately notify Nangong Shang.

At that moment, I will act swiftly, trying to break into the Ten Thousand Cranes Tower and kill that bastard before he can escape.”

“No problem, hopefully, everything goes smoothly.

I’ll back you up from outside.”

Lu Chuan slightly shook his head, looked at Dongfang Cheng, and said, “Make sure to find a good hiding spot, don’t get caught by those people.”

“No worries, even if they catch me, they wouldn’t dare do anything to me.

If they dare to touch a hair on me, they are as good as dead.”

Dongfang Cheng said confidently.

Lu Chuan still shook his head, “Don’t gamble with your life.

If pushed into a corner, people can do anything, and those who are desperate won’t think rationally.”

The two chatted leisurely as they made their way towards the Ten Thousand Cranes Tower.

Meanwhile.

In front of the Ten Thousand Cranes Tower, several luxuriously decorated carriages were parked.

From one of the carriages, a figure alighted.

He was dressed in blue regal attire and walked out with the aid of servants.

“Elder Master Ning, are we a bit early?”

The old man being assisted spoke slowly, “No, not early at all.

The person we are meeting is the Chief Caretaker of the Nangong family.

We must arrive first, we can’t keep him waiting.”

He chuckled as he leaned on his cane and walked towards the entrance of the Ten Thousand Cranes Tower.

The lady boss at the gate hurried over to him.

“Oh, Elder Master Ning is here.

Are you here to play or to talk business today?”

The lady boss asked with a beaming smile.

“What play?

Of course, to talk business.

Today, a very important person is gracing your humble abode.”

The lady boss immediately became serious, “What important person that turns this into a humble abode?”

“My Ten Thousand Cranes Tower is the top dining and brewing facility in Beihe City,”

the lady boss said proudly.

“The person I am meeting today is the Chief Caretaker of the Nangong family, Nangong Shang.”

Upon hearing this, the lady boss’s expression dramatically changed, becoming serious and solemn.

“Nangong Shang?

He is coming here?”

She asked in surprise.

“Yes, indeed.

He is coming for a business discussion with me today at noon.”

“Oh my, why didn’t you say so earlier?

I would have prepared beforehand.”

The lady boss instantly became anxious.

“Don’t worry, the arrangements for this visit were deliberately kept from outsiders.”

“We feared that vigilant people might notice.”

“So rest assured, go upstairs and reserve the best VIP room, and make sure it’s well-cleaned.”

Relieved by his words, the lady boss turned and entered the restaurant.

Elder Master Ning, Ning Changyuan stood at the entrance, gazing down the street, waiting for the arrival of Nangong Shang.

He lifted his head, glanced at the sun overhead, and thought that it was about time.

Indeed, the Nangong family’s carriage slowly approached from afar.

Once the carriage arrived, the other pedestrians and carriages quickly cleared out, not daring to cause the slightest obstruction.

The carriage’s side door opened, and Nangong Shang alighted.

In his prime, Nangong Shang walked with a steady and vigorous stride.

He was dressed in a long black robe, which made him appear very mysterious.

He had a goatee, his eyes slightly squinted, as he stared at Ning Changyuan and jovially said, “Elder Master Ning has arrived quite early.”

“Not early, not early, just waited a moment, please come in, the private room is all ready.”

Nangong Shang strode over, stepping into the threshold first and entering Ten Thousand Cranes Tower, under the enthusiastic welcome of the proprietress.

The two of them made their way to the second floor, into the largest VIP private room.

Once they entered the private room, the noisy sounds of the hall instantly faded away, becoming utterly silent.

“Elder Master Ning, let’s talk straight about the matter at hand.

I am pressed for time today and cannot stay out for long.”

Ning Changyuan repeatedly nodded and respectfully picked up the teapot to pour tea for Nangong Shang.

“Here’s the thing, our two families had previously collaborated on the Beishan mine, which is now depleted.

However, your Nangong family has discovered a new vein nearby.

We were thinking, for the next joint mining venture, it would be both our families working together again, how about that?”

After Ning Changyuan finished speaking, he displayed a bright smile, anticipating a positive response from Nangong Shang.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Shang’s expression turned cold, “Is that what you wanted to talk about?”

“Yes, it is precisely for this matter.

I know a vein is nothing much for the Nangong family, but for a smaller clan like ours, the Ning family, it is immensely important.”

“So, my invitation for you today is to fight for this opportunity.”

Nangong Shang sneered, “We hadn’t decided on a partner yet, but since you’re so keen on collaborating, it’s not impossible, though the terms would be, we take ninety percent, you take ten percent.”

Upon hearing this, Ning Changyuan’s face stiffened, looking at a loss.

“This…

this ratio, isn’t it a bit unfair?”

“Nothing unfair about it, if you agree, we’ll collaborate, if not, forget it.

We can handle this business alone, even though it would stretch our manpower a bit.”

“You should know, this vein was discovered by our Nangong family, allowing you to collaborate is already a charity.

If you disagree, then get lost.

I don’t want to waste too much time with you old man.”

Though Nangong Shang’s words were rude, Ning Changyuan didn’t say much.

Nangong Shang, relying on his family’s power, had long become arrogantly inflated.

In this Beihe City, there wasn’t a family head he couldn’t scold.

Except for the Lu family and the Dongfang family.

Thus, Ning Changyuan had grown accustomed to Nangong Shang’s attitude.

Resignedly, he nodded, “No problem…

I agree to this collaboration.

Earning a little under the Nangong family is already a blessing for our Ning family.”

“That’s more like it, cut the chatter next time.”

Nangong Shang stood up, preparing to leave.

“Won’t you eat something?

I’ve spent quite a sum on this spread of exquisite delicacies.”

Ning Changyuan looked sycophantically at Nangong Shang and chuckled.

Nangong Shang impatiently said, “Eat it yourself.

To think you call this table of food exquisite delicacies?

That’s all the Ning family amounts to!”

He turned and walked out of the private room.

However, just as he opened the door, a servant came crashing in.

“Are you trying to get yourself killed?

How dare you enter without knocking?” Nangong Shang roared.

“It’s bad news!

That man named Lu Chuan is on his way to Ten Thousand Cranes Tower, sir, he might be coming for you.

For your safety, you better run!”

Upon hearing this, Nangong Shang bellowed, “Who did you say?

Lu Chuan?

He’s coming for me?”

Realization dawned on him, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead while his lips trembled.