516: Chapter 516: A Glimmer of Killing Intent 516: Chapter 516: A Glimmer of Killing Intent “This isn’t one of your Feng Family’s properties, is it?” Tangyu looked at Feng Tian.
Feng Tian shook his head with a smile, “Well, not entirely.
It was one of my older brother’s early ventures, and it has stayed operational.
Though it’s not very profitable, it still counts as a property with distinctive characteristics.”
Tangyu nodded, realizing it belonged to Feng Chen, who was known as the Demon Youngster, only second to the Five Young Masters of Donglin.
Being named the Demon Youngster was no small feat outside of his family influence; his abilities in various fields naturally set him apart as a top-tier social elite, otherwise, he wouldn’t hold such a title.
It would indeed be a joke to say he didn’t have any properties of his own.
Properties like these, profits are secondary, what’s more important is that they serve as significant channels for social interaction, much like private clubs, which is why these young elites favored owning private clubs.
It’s not about making money, but about connecting with high society.
A network of contacts is a priceless treasure.
“Didn’t you say you were treating me?
This makes it look like your big brother is the one treating,” Tangyu teased.
Feng Tian responded, “Not at all, my brother’s is mine, and besides, it’s just a meal.
Let’s just say I’m the host.”
“You really aren’t shy,” Tangyu laughed.
“There’s nothing to be shy about.
My brother adores me.
If I ask for the entire ‘Skyline Fireworks,’ he would give it to me, since he hardly pays attention here anymore.
I’m still in school, otherwise, I would’ve taken over this place already.
When I’m free, I also come here to manage a bit, just to pitch in,” said Feng Tian.
The trio entered the private room, which was uniquely and artistically designed.
It was a luxurious large suite, and for three people, it felt rather empty, even wastefully so.
One side of the room featured a line of liquor cabinets filled with high-end beverages.
Inside there was a large round table that could accommodate over a dozen people, a smaller table for four, a set of alligator leather sofas, a huge television, an advanced KTV system, and even a mini leisure golf course, the extravagance was undeniable.
“Big brother Tang, sister-in-law, feel free to take any drinks or beverages you want; just grab whatever you want to drink,” Feng Tian said.
This remark also made Liu Shanshan’s face flush with a hint of red, and Tangyu simply smiled without explaining.
The relationship between the two seemed to quietly evolve after their passionate kiss last time.
After all, there was now something tangible between them.
“Let’s just have a bottle of red wine then,” Tangyu suggested.
Liu Shanshan nodded.
“Alright, there’s a genuine ’82 Lafite here, I’ll go get it.” Feng Tian, the responsible younger brother, promptly fetched the vintage wine, swiftly opened the bottle, and poured a small half-glass for both Tangyu and Liu Shanshan, serving them with impeccable manners.
Feng Tian didn’t sit but stood by the table, ready to serve.
He played the role of an excellent spotlight operator.
Having a big spotlight around while trying to enjoy a romantic dinner, Tangyu felt quite uncomfortable, almost unable to relax fully.
“Little Tian, could you step out for a bit?
Wait outside if you must.
It’s a bit inconvenient with you here while we are eating,” Tangyu said.
Feng Tian shook his head, “I know it’s inconvenient, which is why I must stay here.
Ha, big brother Tang, why not just agree to take me as your apprentice?
I really have the talent, a rare genius seen once in a hundred years; taking me on will be a great deal for you.
How about it, take me in.”
“No, no, if you want to follow, then sit down and join us for the meal,” Tangyu replied.
“It’s okay, I’ll just stand here.
You’ll definitely agree to take me in,” said Feng Tian.
“…”
Hearing their conversation, Liu Shanshan finally understood what was going on and laughed, “Little Tian, stop standing there, come sit and eat with us.”
“No, I won’t sit.
Big brother Tang hasn’t agreed to take me in yet; I can’t just give in that easily.
I absolutely won’t sit,” Feng Tian declared.
With Feng Tian, the ‘big spotlight,’ interrupting them, their conversation was somewhat subdued, and the atmosphere turned a bit heavy.
However, the speed of serving dishes was quick.
In less than fifteen minutes, a full table of dishes was set, a total of sixteen dishes, each with generous servings.
The quantity was sufficient even for twenty people.
“Why so many dishes?
How can we possibly finish all these?
One-tenth would have been enough; this is too wasteful.
Little Tian, ask someone to take some dishes away,” Liu Shanshan, who always disliked wastefulness, naturally worried upon seeing so many dishes.
Feng Tian shook his head, “No need, no need, just eat.
We won’t waste it; if we can’t finish, it can be given to the servants.
These sixteen dishes are the specialties here, unique to this place only, unavailable anywhere else.
How can we not treat big brother Tang and sister-in-law properly?
Just enjoy,” he insisted.
“But this—” Liu Shanshan wanted to say something but was unsure how to, aware that just this table of dishes probably cost tens of thousands, possibly even reaching six figures.
This meal was absolutely a lavish experience for her, like an ordinary person living a tycoon’s life for once, and it was indeed somewhat unsettling.
Tangyu, on the other hand, did not hesitate and started eating, and he had to admit, the taste was indeed quite unique and delicious.
“Hmm, not bad at all.
Shanshan, go ahead and eat.
Today, since a tycoon is treating, let’s not waste the opportunity.
It’s rare to indulge, so let’s just enjoy it,” Tangyu said.
Liu Shanshan finally nodded and began to eat.
Tangyu and Liu Shanshan were both eating and drinking, aromas wafting through the air, enough to whet anyone’s appetite.
Feng Tian’s mouth moved from time to time as he watched others enjoying their meal, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, and since it was already noon, he was getting hungry too.
Although he had eaten these dishes many times before, his appetite was still piqued.
Tangyu smiled and glanced at Feng Tian, “If you’re hungry, come and join us.”
“No, no, I can resist.
Unless you agree to take me as an apprentice,” replied Feng Tian.
Tangyu smiled and continued eating.
This was quite interesting; he had taken Fang Yishui as his apprentice mainly because of her persistence and, of course, her talent.
He had also taken Deng Li purely because of his unique talent.
As for Feng Tian, Tangyu hadn’t seen any particular talent in him yet, so naturally, he was hesitant to take him on easily.
Moreover, Tangyu had never been fond of being nagged—it felt like being forced to do something, and he always disliked being coerced.
“Dong dong!!”
The knock on the door sounded, and a waiter walked in carrying a white jade bowl that sizzled.
“Palace Banquet’s secret Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, please enjoy,” the waiter set the bowl in the middle of the table, swept his gaze over Tangyu and his companions briefly, then swiftly turned and left.
“Hmm, there’s a murderous intent.” As Tangyu, who was happily eating, sensed a trace of killing intent.
His gaze sharpened immediately, focusing on the waiter who had already turned to leave.
He noticed something off about the waiter, especially how his gaze had swept over them as if assessing something.
This could all be explained away, but that trace of murderous intent could not escape Tangyu’s notice.
This waiter, there was something wrong with him.
“Oh, I forgot we also had this Palace Banquet secret Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
It is absolutely a signature dish here, reputed to be made with the authentic Palace Banquet recipe from the Qing Dynasty.
Look at this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, still quivering.
It hasn’t been heated, yet it’s moving naturally; it will keep trembling till the last bite, very peculiar,” Feng Tian explained.
Tangyu’s gaze also landed on the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall; indeed, it was as unique as Feng Tian had described.
However, Tangyu wasn’t looking at that.
He scooped up a spoonful and sniffed it closely, his eyebrows slightly raising—an anesthesia drug had been mixed into it.
It wasn’t poison, just a sleep-inducing drug, and this wasn’t any ordinary drug.
its potency was at least a hundred times stronger than usual.
Any regular person exposed to even a small amount would be knocked out for three days and nights.
However, Tangyu was immune to all poisons, so even the most potent drugs couldn’t harm him.
“I’ve also heard of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
It does sound quite magical, and it smells good too.
I’ll try some,” said Liu Shanshan.
“Wait,” said Tangyu.
Liu Shanshan stopped, looking puzzled at Tangyu.
“Don’t eat it, someone has drugged it,” Tangyu said.
“What, drugged?” Feng Tian was startled, his eyes widening with shock.
This was his brother’s territory; who would dare cause trouble here?
“Keep your voice down.
There was something off about that waiter just now, there’s a really potent sleeping drug inside.
Here’s what we’ll do, Little Tian, come sit down.
You two pretend to eat this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and then act as if you’ve been drugged.
I will eat a bit more to create the illusion that all of us have eaten it.
Since they’ve drugged our food, they’ll probably come back.
If they dare set a trap for us, we’ll set one for them in return.
Let’s eat something else for now,” Tangyu said.
Feng Tian looked at Tangyu, clearly somewhat in disbelief: “Big brother Tang, you’re not trying to fool us, not wanting us to eat the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall so you can have it all to yourself?”
“…”
“Okay, just joking, I trust you big brother Tang.
Humph, someone must have eaten bear hearts and leopard’s gall to dare making trouble here.
We must make him pay once we catch him.
Brother Tang, I’ll cooperate with you, tell us what to do,” said Feng Tian.
“You sit down and eat now.
Whoever it is will probably knock before entering and then come in to check.
He probably won’t come in too soon, let’s eat, starting with the other dishes,” Tangyu said.
“I’m not sitting down, you haven’t agreed to take me as an apprentice yet.
Sitting down to eat now would seem pretty spineless,” countered Feng Tian.
“What are you saying at a time like this,” Tangyu said, exasperated.
“No, no, it’s exactly at times like this when I need to say it,” Feng Tian insisted.
Tangyu was somewhat at a loss for words, “Fine, we can talk about other things after we finish eating.
For now, just sit down.
Don’t let the chance slip away.”
Feng Tian immediately smiled: “Haha, brother Tang, you agreed—I heard you clearly, sister-in-law can testify to it too, you can’t go back on your word.
Fine, I’ll sit down to eat.
I’m starving, and I won’t hold back.”