Chapter 1169 - 1169: Praised Into Trouble

Additionally, another important reason why Xiao Feng couldn't remain optimistic is.

Through the recent "catching the Eagle" incident, he realized that concerning Wang Tingwei, he had an exceedingly low tolerance for mistakes.

This time they caught the Eagle, but what if they hadn't?

Can he still count on Tang Mingbo to find Wang Tingwei?

At that time, he'd have to gamble on luck.

Perhaps Wang Tingwei feels Tang Mingbo is still useful and is willing to negotiate something.

Of course, even if negotiation occurs, she might not show up personally.

And once Wang Tingwei tosses Tang Mingbo aside, making him a discarded pawn, hope is truly lost...

Thinking of this, Xiao Feng rubbed his temples and murmured, "In other words, every step must be right moving forward.

If wrong, there's no chance to correct..."

"However... that's what makes it exciting!"

With the final words, boundless battle spirit ignited in Xiao Feng's eyes.

His greatest opponent was still Devil's Concentration Camp, of course.

But at this stage, Devil's Concentration Camp wasn't creating trouble, occasionally surfacing just to assert existence, without causing any major events.

As time progressed, he couldn't help but become complacent.

Xiao Feng thought that through the Wang Tingwei incident, rekindling his emotions might not be a bad thing.

People, fundamentally, shouldn't be too comfortable, or they easily get too comfortable leading to problems...

While contemplating, he arrived at the door of a small house.

Xiao Feng stood by the door, looking inside, revealing the modest home.

In the furthest corner sat a single bed.

Nearby, a stove held an iron kettle and a tea jar.

On the table facing the door sat an old radio, seemingly holding years.

"Young man, it's cold outside, come inside and warm up by the fire." The elderly man sitting on a small stool by the stove called out to Xiao Feng standing outside the door.

The old man with silver hair, face adorned with age spots, looked amiable and spoke with a robust voice, epitomizing vitality.

Xiao Feng stepped into the house, assessing the old man, secretly concluding he must be the third elder Tang Mingbo mentioned.

Looking at Tang Mingbo, though, his expression contrasted sharply with the old man's mood, sullenly sitting on the elder's bed.

"Are you the third elder?" Xiao Feng approached with a smile confirming.

The elderly man nodded, affirming, and pulled over a stool handing it to Xiao Feng, "Don't stand on ceremony, have a seat."

Xiao Feng thanked him, sat by the stove, and asked Tang Mingbo sitting by the bed, "Mr. Tang, what's happening?"

"Just as you guessed, Wang Tingwei used my reluctance to burden the third elder as an excuse to ask him for help." Tang Mingbo replied darkly.

The third elder turned to him, chuckling, "I'm not upset, why are you so? Learning from setbacks, experiencing loss, isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"Indeed, the third elder sees it clearly!" Xiao Feng praised.

The elder lifted the tea jar, blowing at the floating tea leaves, and spoke, "People, going against someone is ultimately going against oneself.

Looking far ahead, these experienced matters become delightful reminiscences in old age."

Xiao Feng didn't respond directly, instead asking, "Forgive me, were you already aware?"

The elder paused his movement of setting the tea jar, smiling slyly questioning, "Aware of what?"

"That Wang Tingwei was using Mr. Tang's name to ask for your assistance." Xiao Feng said solemnly.

Though aging often affects mental clarity and gullibility, Xiao Feng's intuition suggested this elder was not lacking in wit, possibly feigning deception.

Tang Mingbo at the bedside also perked up, evidently eager to learn the elder's response.

The elder didn't keep them waiting long, setting down the tea jar and stating, "Wang Tingwei mentioned that Jiangcheng is undergoing earth-shaking changes.

Tang Family wishes to seize the opportunity, rise with momentum, and gain advantage.

I initially considered refusing, but she mentioned a young man named Xiao Feng..."

Xiao Feng's expression remained calm, yet inwardly stirred.

Has my reputation already reached Kyoto?

He heard the elder continue, "Coincidentally, last time Chen Fu visited me, he mentioned this young Xiao Feng.

That old man praised him through and through, almost every word involved this name.

Claiming Xiao Feng is quite exceptional, destined for greatness, advising their grandchildren to build good relations with him, it was quite irritating.

Therefore, when Wang Tingwei mentioned Tang Family's target was Xiao Feng, I agreed to help her.

Not for any other reason, just for the anticipation of Chen Fu's next visit, to see if he continues praising Xiao Feng."

Upon hearing this explanation, Xiao Feng almost couldn't resist kicking over the stove!

What the heck, is this Chen Fu mentally ill?

Do I need your compliments?

Moreover, are you praising or stirring up resentment?

Saying build good relations with my kids, I'll blacklist your kids and grandkids entirely...

Wait!

Suddenly highlighting in his mind, build good relations with his grandchildren?

This indicates this Chen Fu's grandchildren likely know him.

Last name Chen, a boy and a girl, siblings, living in Kyoto...

Teasing out these key phrases, Xiao Feng had the answer in mind.

Chen Fu must be Chen Feihu and Chen Xiuxiu's grandfather!

However, exercising caution, Xiao Feng decided to confirm with Wang Lubo later, to avoid mistaken identity.

"So that's it." Tang Mingbo realized, smiling, his unpleasant demeanor improved significantly.

His burden revolved around the third elder agreeing to Wang Tingwei's request because of him.

But after the elder's explanation, his mind immediately cleared.

"Little Tang, you shouldn't feel indebted to me. Though I'm over ninety, my mind isn't dull yet." The elder chuckled.

Tang Mingbo promptly stood up, slightly bowing, "Don't say that, our Tang Family will forever owe you."

The elder didn't continue and glanced at Xiao Feng, asking, "Is this your friend?"

"Oh, forgot to introduce him, he just saved me, his name..."

Tang Mingbo considered, deciding to introduce like Pei Dengke did earlier, omitting Xiao Feng's full name, and directly said his surname, "His surname is Xiao."

"Surname Xiao?" The elder reassessing Xiao Feng, noted with a peculiar expression, "The young one whom Chen Fu heaps abundant praise on, isn't you, correct?"

Xiao Feng's mouth twitched slightly, suspecting the elder's eyesight was failing.

Given his current appearance, does this look like a "young one"?