Chapter 1214 - 1214: I Come from Jiangcheng

After several rounds of drinks, the dishes have covered all five flavors.

The atmosphere at the table hasn't cooled down at all; Pei Dengke seems to deliberately put Wang Tingwei's matter aside, drinking and playing games with Wei Jianhua like two brothers.

Yet, the two caught in high spirits stopped all actions due to a dry cough.

The reason was none other than the person who made the cough — Xiao Feng!

Once the two fell silent, Xiao Feng began to steer the conversation, subtly leading it toward Jiangcheng.

Wei Jianhua seemed to sense something amiss, asking, "Does Brother Xiao have any thoughts on Jiangcheng?"

"Lately, many people are heading to Jiangcheng; surely enormous profits are driving this." Xiao Feng chuckled, his tone and expression just right.

It gave the impression that he was indeed interested, yet struggled to find a suitable point of entry.

Pei Dengke knew Xiao Feng was probably probing Wei Jianhua, or rather the Wei family behind him, regarding their attitude toward Jiangcheng, so half of his alcohol haze dissipated, as he became silent and observant.

Wei Jianhua hesitated for a moment before speaking, "If it's Jiangcheng, I advise Brother Xiao to wait and see, avoid diving into murky waters.

Of course, it's not that I doubt Brother Xiao's capabilities, but as it stands, the situation is not particularly clear.

It could be a cake, where taking a piece ensures a lifetime of prosperity; but it could also be a trap, where once in, there's no climbing out."

Pei Dengke glanced at Xiao Feng, following up by asking, "Does Brother Wei know any inside information?"

"There is quite a lot of insider information, but the credibility of such info is often hard to guarantee; I'm sure Brother Pei understands my point," Wei Jianhua chuckled:

"Once widely known, insider info ceases to be insider info.

In fact, even genuine insider information can vary at the last minute; it's like gambling, bet correctly and you earn aplenty, but bet wrong and it's ruinous."

Pei Dengke nodded in agreement, saying with a reflective tone, "Hence, larger families are even more cautious when making decisions.

Because they understand the implications of decisions being made.

The impacts might be visible at the surface, clear to see, but could also be unseen, not immediately apparent..."

"Brother Pei, speak cautiously!" Wei Jianhua reminded, "Let's stick to the topic at hand; things that aren't our concern shouldn't be discussed indiscriminately."

He paused before continuing, "Brother Xiao, if you're simply looking to make money, I have promising projects at hand to ensure you profit without loss.

As for Jiangcheng, I still advocate for sitting back and watching things unfold calmly."

Xiao Feng's expression remained unchanged, but internally he felt a sense of emotion.

One truly appreciates the rarity of wise individuals after encountering many simple-minded ones.

"Brother Wei, there's something I have not been honest about with you."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jianhua set down his wine glass, adopting a serious expression, "What matter is Brother Xiao referring to?"

His expression suggested he feared Xiao Feng might say, "Actually, your ailment can't be cured; saying it can was merely to comfort you."

Xiao Feng, amused, said, "I'm actually not from Jiuyou Town."

Wei Jianhua breathed a sigh of relief, showing a smile of release, "I was wondering what it could be. No matter where Brother Xiao is from, you'll always be a noble man and benefactor in my heart!

However, since Brother Xiao mentioned it, I'll ask out of curiosity.

From where does Brother Xiao hail?"

Xiao Feng replied nonchalantly, "I come from Jiangcheng, here to assist Dengke."

Upon finishing, Xiao Feng admired himself.

In just ten words, he clarified his origin and stated his purpose in Kyoto, concise and straight to the point.

Wei Jianhua pondered over it twice, realizing Xiao Feng's latter sentence indicated he came from Jiangcheng to assist Pei Dengke.

As he thought about it, Xiao Feng asked, "Have you heard of someone named Xiao Feng in Jiangcheng, Brother Wei?"

"Xiao Feng?" Wei Jianhua thought for a moment, nodding, "I've heard elders mention him; my grandfather rated this person highly, saying if he had a respectable background, his future achievements could be limitless.

Brother Xiao mentioned Xiao Feng, could it be..."

At that moment, Wei Jianhua entertained a bold notion.

Xiao Feng shares the surname Xiao, as does this Brother Xiao. Could their relationship be... actual brothers?

Xiao Feng nodded, "That's right, Xiao Feng is my elder brother."

"Um..." Wei Jianhua touched his nose, appearing slightly embarrassed, "Brother Xiao, how old are you this year?"

"Thirty-six." Xiao Feng answered casually, mentally noting this number to prevent contradictions when using the Xiao Bajia identity in the future.

Wei Jianhua frowned, "Although I haven't met Xiao Feng, I've heard he's only about twenty; how could he be Brother Xiao's elder brother?"

"Brother Wei misunderstood." Pei Dengke explained, "Brother Bajia and Brother Xiao are not biological brothers."

He quickly added, "But their relationship isn't far off, indeed closer than actual brothers."

"I see." Wei Jianhua showed a look of realization.

Xiao Feng paused before saying, "Brother Wei, to be honest, the pill was given by my elder brother.

Upon hearing about your situation, he immediately had someone buy a ticket, took the high-speed rail to deliver the pill, saying to give it a try and see if it works."

Taking the credit onto himself was Xiao Feng's well-considered decision.

Firstly, Xiao Bajia is merely a fictional person.

Currently, he could be Xiao Bajia; in the future, he might become "Xiao Yeye".

If there ever came a time needing both Xiao Bajia and Xiao Yeye to appear simultaneously, that would indeed be a problem.

Secondly, receiving benefits isn't very convenient.

Nowadays, transfers are common, but it's unseemly to always use Wang Lubo's company accounts for this purpose.

If Wang Lubo's company becomes suspected of money laundering due to frequent such occurrences, it'd be troublesome.

Hence, considering all factors, Xiao Feng decided to be the good person himself, allowing his Xiao Bajia persona to earn small gigs alongside him.

"So it was Xiao Feng helping me." Wei Jianhua muttered, feeling an inexplicable sense of "misplaced affection."

However, he quickly regained his composure, pondering the deeper significance behind it.

If it were simply doing good without seeking recognition, Xiao Feng could have entirely kept the identity of his benefactor a secret.

Simply put, since the true benefactor is identified, there must be an agenda!

Considering this, Wei Jianhua inquired, "Brother Xiao, since it's Brother Xiao Feng... whom you assist me, is there something you need my help with?"

While speaking Xiao Feng's name, he hesitated, evidently unsure how to address him appropriately with a title.

Using 'Mr.' felt too formal, akin to business transactions.

Despite the reality seemingly aligning, Wei Jianhua deemed it inappropriate.

After careful consideration, he opted for "brother," a common expression prevalently used these days.