The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 310 - 0310: Stealing My Lingzhi

Chapter 310: Chapter 0310: Stealing My Lingzhi

"Our Shen Family is indeed in the medicinal herb business. We own a mountain in Snow Mountain, where the Earth Ganoderma nourished by the Snow Mountain Spring Water grows; they are extremely rare. If Mr. Chu requires any, our Shen Family will gladly provide them free of charge."

Shen Congwen made his offer in an ingratiating manner.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yunhai felt like he had dragged himself into the situation, but now he had no choice but to speak up: "It was my sister who told me that Mr. Chu needed Earth Ganoderma, which is why I came to Su City to find Shen Family in hopes of obtaining it for the Grandmaster."

The Earth Ganoderma is a very rare medicinal herb, and since the Shen Family is in the herb business, he was certain that the Shen Family must have it.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ge finally deigned to set his gaze upon Shen Congwen, "Your Shen Family has Earth Ganoderma as well?"

"Also have?"

Shen Congwen was momentarily confused, not understanding why he used the words "also have", and he nodded blankly, "As a precious medicinal herb, our Shen Family naturally has Earth Ganoderma too, but..."

"Hmm?"

Shen Congwen sighed, "The Snow Mountain Spring Water is getting scarcer by the year, so there are not many Earth Ganoderma nourished by the spring water left. I’m worried that we might not be able to meet Mr. Chu’s needs."

Chu Ge’s eyes flickered. Earth Ganoderma nourished by spring water must be more potent than ordinary ones. To perfectly advance to Innate Grandmaster, he naturally needed the best quality.

Thus, at this moment, he began to retract the sharpness of his previous demeanor and gestured for Shen Congwen to take a seat.

However, Tang Xin from the side was growing restless. If Chu Ge, such an important figure, was poached by Shen Family, then what chance did their Tang Family have?

"Hmph, just Earth Ganoderma? Our Tang Family has it too," said Tang Xin unwillingly.

Not long ago, she seemed to recall her brother mentioning that the family had acquired an Earth Ganoderma, which was supposed to be sent to Tang Sect. Their relationship with Tang Sect was already sufficiently close; there was no need for an Earth Ganoderma to maintain it. So she took it upon herself to present the Earth Ganoderma to Chu Ge.

"Is it the same Earth Ganoderma that your Tang Family forcibly seized last time?" Shen Congwen snorted dismissively, shaking his head, "It seems Lady Tang is unaware of the affairs beyond her windows. The Earth Ganoderma your family took by force is at most third-level. In contrast, the Earth Ganoderma cultivated by our Shen Family with spring water is first-level. Third-level and first-level may differ by only one digit, but the gap between them is as vast as heaven and earth!"

Chu Ge was puzzled, "Is there really such a big difference between the two?"

This was something he had not anticipated.

"Of course." Seeing Chu Ge’s interest, Shen Congwen gained some confidence. In the field of medicinal herbs, he was an expert, so he explained the effects and efficacy of first-level and third-level Earth Ganoderma to Chu Ge effortlessly.

At the same time, he harbored some doubts, "I’ve heard from the elders in my family that only a true martial artist can fully unleash the effects of first-level Earth Ganoderma. Due to its rarity, our Shen Family has painstakingly nurtured only two. If Mr. Chu is willing to accept them, our Shen Family is willing to give both."

If it wasn’t for Shen Congwen informing him about the different levels of Earth Ganoderma, he might have settled for ordinary Earth Ganoderma to break through to Innate Grandmaster!

Damn old man, almost preventing him from perfectly breaking through to Innate!

"But now, Mr. Chu is already an honored guest of our Tang Family!" said Tang Xin, a bit resentfully.

As if just because he, Chu Ge, became an honored guest of the Tang Family, he must side with them.

Unfortunately, such a statement from Tang Xin touched a nerve with Chu Ge. However, before he could respond, Shen Congwen coldly spoke up first, "Lady Tang’s words are somewhat excessive. Although Mr. Chu is being served as an honored guest by your Tang Family, I did not invite him to help the Shen Family bully the Tang Family. Moreover, who Mr. Chu befriends is his own decision. Are you implying that since Mr. Chu has become your Tang Family’s honored guest, he is forbidden from associating with others in the future?"

Tang Xin, noticing Chu Ge’s complexion turning sour, choked out, "I didn’t mean... That’s not what I meant..."

"Not what you meant? Then what did you mean?" Shen Congwen pressed.

Humph! Weren’t you acting all high and mighty just a moment ago? Try showing off now!

Blinded by anger, Tang Xin was on the verge of tears. If Chu Ge truly sided with the Shen Family, then her Tang Family would indeed be bullied to death!

Chu Ge glanced at her indifferently, the corners of his mouth tinged with a hint of a smile. However, if you looked carefully, you would notice the icy coldness in his eyes. "Lady Tang need not worry. Chu Ge has a sense of propriety in his actions. Since I have agreed to be an honored guest of the Tang Family, naturally I will not aid the Shen Family in bullying you. Likewise, my friendship with the Shen Family will not lead me to assist the Tang Family in oppressing them."

Chu Ge paused, then continued: "In fact, when it comes down to it, the Tang Family and the Shen Family’s main businesses are distinct. The Shen Family specializes in medicinal herbs, while the Tang Family in finance and quarries. Other businesses are merely peripheral and should not cause conflicts. Why must both families be irreconcilable enemies? Would it not be better to cooperate and achieve mutual benefits?"

Tang Xin looked at Shen Congwen and hesitated, her lips parting as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately, she remained silent.

Shen Congwen gave a bitter smile, "Mr. Chu may not know, but the grudge between the Tang Family and the Shen Family started with our forefathers, so..."

There was no chance of achieving the mutual benefit Chu Ge spoke of!

"Oh? A grudge from the previous generation?" Chu Ge swore he was just making a casual inquiry and truly had no intention of delving into other people’s secrets.

As soon as he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere grew awkward.

Tang Xin and Shen Congwen fell silent.

After a brief pause, Shen Congwen tried to change the subject, but suddenly, the door was violently burst open by Huo Tianqian. His clothes were slightly disheveled, though not to the point of looking completely disordered.

"Mr. Chu, this is bad, we are surrounded by people from Tang Sect!"

As soon as Huo Tianqian’s words fell, Shen Congwen and Nangong Yunhai’s gazes turned to Tang Xin.

Tang Xin shook her head in confusion, "Don’t look at me. This has nothing to do with me."

What in the world was going on?

"Why would people from Tang Sect be after you?" Nangong Yunhai asked out of curiosity.

He wasn’t worried about what Tang Sect’s people might do to them, but purely curious. Chu Ge had just arrived in Su City and already incurred the wrath of Tang Sect. If his sister found out...

Chu Ge, as if seeing through his thoughts, spoke coolly: "Young Master Nangong had better not meddle. Tang Sect stole something from me, Chu Ge, and I came to Su City specifically to retrieve what is mine!"

"Mr. Chu, what did Tang Sect steal from you?" Tang Xin asked cautiously.

"Earth Ganoderma."

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