Nangong Kui arrived and only then did the guest room manager arrange for food and drinks.
An hour later, the food and drinks were ready and brought over. Just as they were about to eat, Long Xiao realized Xiao Ming was gone.
For most people, Xiao Ming was a dangerous individual. This guy would chop off his own feet if he was unhappy, which was unbearable for anyone.
Long Xiao was anxious and was about to go out looking for him when Xiao Ming walked in mysteriously, carrying several large bags.
"Boss, I've got something delicious."
The bags were huge and heavy, looking to be at least a hundred catties.
Long Xiao only knew Xiao Ming was fast, and after learning the 'Chi Mei Xiao Yao Step', he was even faster. He hadn't expected his strength to be considerable as well.
Nangong Kui was still present, so Long Xiao dared not let Xiao Ming open the bags.
"Hide the bags first. If I knew, you wouldn't be up to no good."
Xiao Ming stuck out his tongue, secretly glanced at Nangong Kui, and shoved the bags under the table.
Everyone started to eat and drink. After bidding farewell, Nangong Kui left.
As soon as Nangong Kui left the room, Xiao Ming rushed to the door, closed it, and took out the bags.
The bags were filled with all sorts of cooked seafood, including sea cucumber, abalone, tuna, and caviar, in a wide variety.
Nangong Yue saw the contents of the bags and said happily, "Our Xiao Ming is still the smartest. If they don't give us food, we'll find it ourselves."
All the seafood was served, and everyone began to feast.
Nangong Yue praised Xiao Ming, and Long Xiao had nothing more to say and could only join everyone in eating.
After a satisfying meal, Xiao Ming patted his bulging little belly and said, "I'm full now. This place is really good, with so many delicious things. Boss, can we stay a few more days?"
A complete foodie, Long Xiao didn't know what to say looking at Xiao Ming.
Xue Kai looked at Xiao Ming's belly, touched it curiously, and asked, "With so much food, how did you fit it all in?"
Xiao Ming patted his belly and said, "Essence, brother, I eat all the essence."
The next day was the old lady's eightieth birthday. The entire island was decorated with lanterns and banners, filled with a festive atmosphere.
Long Xiao and the others got up early, preparing to accompany Nangong Yue and Nangong Xia to see the old lady.
Nangong Yue was very excited, having not seen her mother for over twenty years.
Over twenty years ago, Nangong Yue insisted on marrying Lin Shijie, resulting in her being disowned by her father and cut off from the Nangong family. She didn't even know when her father passed away.
Her mother's eightieth birthday was announced by her eldest brother Nangong Yu. Although she was surprised, she was still delighted to bring her daughter and son-in-law.
Just eight o'clock in the morning, a large number of guests started arriving on the island. Ferries docked at the pier one after another. Various luxury cars drove along the coastal road to the central square of the island.
On the south side of the island, helicopters landed frequently. Nangong family's luxury cars transported batches of gorgeously dressed men and women, exuding elegance, from the tarmac to the central square.
At several entrances to the square were platforms piled high with all sorts of gifts, and the sound of gift announcements could be heard continuously.
Long Xiao and his group arrived at the entrance of the square. Nangong Yue and Nangong Xia stepped forward and placed their respective gifts on the gift table.
At this entrance, the announcer was the elder they had met yesterday. He looked at their gifts and announced loudly, "Fourth Miss Nangong Yue of the Nangong family, presents a pair of jade bracelets worth eighty thousand to the birthday star. Fifth Miss Nangong Xia of the Nangong family, presents a diamond necklace worth one million to the birthday star."
The elder's announcement made Nangong Yue blush. The gift-givers were all worth hundreds of thousands or millions. She was the only one who gave something worth eighty thousand, and the elder specifically mentioned she was the Fourth Miss of the Nangong family.
It was clear the elder was targeting her, but it was not a good day to cause a scene, so she had to endure it.
Hearing the announcer, everyone looked at Nangong Yue and Nangong Xia. Some pointed and whispered, making Nangong Yue feel even more ashamed.
As Nangong Yue and Nangong Xia were about to lead everyone into the square, the elder stopped them and said, "Fourth Miss, Fifth Miss, to celebrate the birthday today, all who enter the square must undergo a blood test to prevent virus carriers from entering the square."
After speaking, the elder pointed to a small table next to the gift table.
Indeed, after presenting gifts, those entering the square were queuing up for blood draws.
This was the first time they had encountered a birthday celebration requiring a blood draw, which Long Xiao found very strange.
"Wife, what is the Nangong family trying to do? Holding a birthday banquet and requiring blood draws?"
Lin Xuan shook her head and said, "I don't know either."
They arrived at the blood drawing table. Long Xiao rolled up his sleeve, extended his arm, and asked, "Are you really testing for viruses?"
The nurse drawing blood glared at Long Xiao and said, "If not for testing for viruses, what else would it be?"
"I am a doctor. Testing for viruses doesn't seem to require blood draws."
The nurse shook her head and said, "I don't know the specifics. We were ordered to draw blood from everyone entering the square. We are just following orders."
Everyone's blood was drawn, and they entered the square. Long Xiao found the blood drawing incident very peculiar and began to observe the surroundings of the square.
After careful observation, Long Xiao noticed that the Nangong family had arranged many experts to guard the perimeter, and among the guests celebrating the birthday, there were also many who exuded a strong aura.
Two tables of guests caught Long Xiao's attention. These two tables were some distance away from Long Xiao, so he couldn't hear their conversation. However, from their actions, it was evident that these people were Japanese.
"Mom, does the Nangong family have business dealings with Japanese companies?" Long Xiao asked in a low voice.
Nangong Yue shook her head and said, "I don't know about that. I'll ask Third Brother later and find out."
After everyone found their seats, the birthday ceremony soon began.
After the guests from various parties paid their respects, the Nangong family members came forward in family units to offer their birthday wishes.
Long Xiao had a feeling that something was not right. For the safety of Nangong Yue and Lin Xuan, Long Xiao specifically instructed Xiao Ming to stay close to Nangong Yue.
"Xiao Ming, you are responsible for my mother-in-law's safety, and I will be responsible for my wife."
"Your mother-in-law treated me very well and bought me a lot of good food. You can rest assured about her safety."
Although Xiao Ming didn't understand martial arts, the vital energy within him was even stronger than Long Xiao's. He had also recently learned the 'Chi Mei Xiao Yao Step'. Long Xiao was confident that no one below the Earth level could defeat him.
After Nangong Kui and his family paid their respects, it was Nangong Yue's turn.
Nangong Yue, along with Long Xiao and Lin Xuan, knelt before the old lady.
"Daughter Nangong Yue and her family wish Mother boundless fortune and longevity."
Nangong Old Lady sat in her armchair. Seeing her daughter, whom she hadn't seen in over twenty years, she became very emotional, a flush appearing on her somewhat sallow face.
"Mother, don't get too excited, your health is important," Nangong Yu, who was standing nearby, hurriedly said.
Nangong Old Lady nodded and said, "Yue'er, get up quickly, come here and let me have a good look."
Nangong Yue stood up and, with Lin Xuan and Long Xiao, approached her mother.
As Nangong Yue spoke with Nangong Old Lady, Long Xiao stood aside and carefully observed the old lady's complexion.
Nangong Old Lady was indeed in poor health, with kidney problems. However, judging by the dark vital energy emanating from her body, there was a presence of Yin-Sha energy within her kidneys.
Her kidneys were entwined with Yin-Sha energy, coupled with her old age and frailty, this had caused both her kidneys to essentially cease functioning.
Most kidney diseases detected by modern medicine manifest as kidney non-function. There are many reasons for kidney non-function, but Western medicine attributes it all to kidney failure, requiring a transplant for treatment.