The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 341 - 0341: What Was Said

Chapter 341: Chapter 0341: What Was Said

Shen Congwen hesitated for a moment before, as if having made a significant decision, said: "I came today actually to propose a truce between the Shen Family and the Tang Family on behalf of the Shen Family."

Tang Haowan was surprised, "Oh?"

"In fact, the Shen Family and the Tang Family have been fighting for so long, the ones who ultimately benefit are those minor families. As for our two families, not only did we not benefit but instead we’re covered in wounds."

Tang Haowan quite agreed, nodding his head. Indeed, over these years, they fought so much that those insignificant minor families had slowly developed into major families.

Take the Xiao Family, for example, since they married that Japanese woman, they got tangled up with Japan’s hawkish Yamamoto family. Over these years, the export business in Su City had almost been dominated by the Xiao Family.

"So I’m thinking, can our two families not make peace? The Shen Family mainly deals in medicinal materials, while the Tang Family is in mining and finance. The industries of both families don’t actually conflict. It’s just that because of the fierce battles over the years, both families have dabbled in various industries, and yet, in those industries, neither of our families are the leaders. If this continues, the balance of power in Su City may be changed."

Shen Congwen looked down, let out a somewhat dispirited sigh and said, "I’ve heard that the newly risen Xiao Family has already formed an alliance with the hawkish Yamamoto family in recent years and is planning to make some big moves in Su City next."

Chu Ge didn’t intend to listen to their conversation, but couldn’t help overhearing the words "hawkish Yamamoto family" and immediately looked up at Shen Congwen, "You mean the hawkish Yamamoto family from Japan?"

Shen Congwen blankly nodded, "Yes, the mother of Xiao Jingsheng, Honbari Yinglan, is from the Ying Sect. Through her connection, the Xiao Family has become an important hub for Japan to transport goods to China or for export."

Nangong Man Sha also became alert. She looked at Chu Ge, thinking about the battle on the cruiser in the Public Sea. Several groups had come then, among them the hawkish Yamamoto family from Japan!

At that time, she felt something was fishy but didn’t think too deeply about it. Now in retrospect, it was rather puzzling why the Yamamoto family had a hand in the meeting about Shanghai’s territorial distribution – it was incomprehensible what they were aiming for.

Now that the hawkish Yamamoto family had set their sights on Su City, who was their target? What were they planning to do?

Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha looked at each other without saying a word.

Shen Congwen asked with puzzlement: "Mr. Chu, do you know someone from the hawkish Yamamoto family?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "I don’t know them. Just had some conflicts before."

Those words alone indicated Chu Ge’s position. Old Master Tang pondered for a while before slowly speaking, "Alright, I think I understand what you mean. You want our two families to temporarily set aside our feuds and concentrate on dealing with external threats, right?"

Shen Congwen quickly nodded, that was pretty much what he meant.

If the two families could set aside their past hatred because of this matter, that would be even better.

Tang Haowan nodded but did not explicitly state his stance, but turned to look at Chu Ge and asked, "I heard from Xinxin that you’ll be staying with us at the Tang Family?"

Chu Ge nodded,"Yes, if Old Master Tang finds it inconvenient..."

"No no no, it’s convenient, very convenient, Mr. Chu. If you could stay at the Tang Family, it would be my honor."

Tang Haowan, thinking of being able to walk like a normal person soon, couldn’t help but feel a bit excited. He couldn’t stop his hands from shaking slightly as he patted Tang Xin’s back and instructed, "Make sure you arrange Mr. Chu and Miss Man Sha’s accommodation well, don’t let them feel slighted."

Tang Xin nodded, smiling, "Don’t worry, Grandpa, I’ll arrange it well."

It seemed she thought of something and asked somewhat puzzledly, "Are Mr. Chu and Miss Man Sha going to stay together?"

Nangong Man Sha had personally admitted that Chu Ge was her boyfriend.

So her question was quite reasonable.

Nangong Man Sha sneaked a glance at Chu Ge, seeing him sitting there unmoved as if he hadn’t heard Tang Xin’s question. It seemed like she thought of something and spoke up, "Then we’ll trouble Lady Tang."

"No."

Chu Ge’s voice overlapped with Nangong Man Sha’s.

Everyone present was a little stunned. Chu Ge indifferently glanced at Nangong Man Sha, then spoke faintly, "Actually, everyone is mistaken, Miss Man Sha and I are just ordinary friends."

Nangong Man Sha didn’t expect Chu Ge to discredit her in front of everyone, and her face couldn’t hide her embarrassment. She coughed lightly, then flicked her hair as if to alleviate her awkwardness.

"How... what’s going on here?" Tang Xin asked somewhat perplexed.

Tang Haowan also looked at Nangong Man Sha with surprise.

Nangong Man Sha smiled, "Mr. Chu is right, we are just ordinary friends. It’s just my admiration for Mr. Chu’s talents, but as they say, the river flows without sentiment..."

She didn’t continue her words, but everyone present understood.

Shen Congwen’s mind was focused on the cooperation between the two families, constantly looking at Tang Haowan, but Tang Haowan looked like he had not received his signal at all, staring ahead, not knowing what he was thinking about.

After chatting for a while longer, Shen Congwen saw it was about time and couldn’t stay longer.

He stood up, respectfully said to Mr. Tang, "Old Master Tang, since it’s getting late, I won’t disrupt your rest any longer."

Mr. Tang nodded slightly and instructed Tang Xin, "See him out."

Tang Xin uttered an ’okay’ and stood up, making a gesture to Shen Congwen, "Let’s go, I’ll escort you out."

Shen Congwen’s lips parted to say something more, but Mr. Tang seemed tired and slowly closed his eyes.

Shen Congwen with no choice held back what he wanted to say.

Chu Ge also stood up in time and addressed the Old Master, "Old Master Tang, I have some other matters to attend to and must leave first. I will arrive at the Tang residence tomorrow morning at eight o’clock sharp to treat you."

Mr. Tang opened his eyes again, smiling amiably as he nodded, "Then I’ll be troubled, Mr. Chu."

The group of four came out of the hotel. Since Old Master Tang had publicly acknowledged Chu Ge’s position at the banquet, those from the Tang Sect gave him a wide berth.

Even some of the Tang Family servants avoided him.

Chu Ge, puzzled, asked, "Am I that frightening? Why is everyone avoiding me?"

Tang Xin apologized with a smile, explaining to Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, I’m so sorry, they might be afraid that you would hold a grudge against them for the disrespect at the door earlier."

Chu Ge was speechless. Was he that petty?

Arriving at the parking lot, Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha got into the car prepared by Tang Xin for them.

However, Tang Xin stopped Shen Congwen, and the two stood there talking for a long time, finally parting with Shen Congwen looking joyous.

Inside the car, Nangong Man Sha asked, somewhat confused, "What exactly did Lady Tang Xin and Mr. Shen talk about?"