The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1573 - 1572: Boss Is the Boss

"I'm not the Northern Island Master. It's a matter of great importance; if I say something wrong and implicate the people of the entire Northern Island, you would blame me. I can't bear such heavy responsibility!"Tang Rao wiped the sweat off his face. Naturally, this sweat was just a pretense; how could there be sweat in this weather?

"Is there any responsibility you can't take on?"

When Tang Rao came to the Divine Realm and settled into every illustrious achievement in Tingzhou, Beiyuan suddenly became interested and checked through everything, almost understanding Tang Rao as well as those wives in his harem.

"The Northern Island belongs to everyone. As one of its people, with so many under your command, can a family head really have no say?"

The compliments Beiyuan gave Tang Rao were almost sky-high, making Tang Rao feel light-headed. But if a few sweet words could buy Tang Rao, he wouldn't have today's achievements!

"The Island Master is indeed eloquent, but I'm very aware of my own capabilities. There are things that, when the Island Master speaks them, they count. I don't like participating in these matters."

Tang Rao flatly refused Beiyuan, rejecting even the master of an island, feeling incredibly satisfied.

"I knew you wouldn't be easy to deal with. Fine, let's face obstacles with strength, deal with water using earth. If you don't want to help this old man, even forcing you won't work."

Beiyuan spoke disappointedly, yet in his heart, he took a closer look at Tang Rao.

Perhaps this kid is indeed a talent, who knows?

Beiyuan settled the bill and left the Gentle Country. The consumption for drinks in their private room wasn't particularly outstanding among those who booked similar rooms. Bai Xiaotong lectured Tang Rao during an evening review of the day's accounts.

It should never have happened; getting caught by Bai Xiaotong while seeing Beiyuan off meant Tang Rao had to take the blame.

Chen Jingtian returned to the Chunlai Inn. Since he started staying there, the inn stopped attracting business, even politely 'inviting' those distinguished guests residing there to leave, claiming staff shortage for reorganization. In reality, the inn was hosting a bigwig, so it was time to curry favor. The innkeeper wasn't stupid; if something happened on his property, not to mention the losses, what if the East Island Master held a grudge?

"Island Master, ever since we arrived at Northern Island, we've been neglected, despite knowing that opening bilateral trade is beneficial for both the Northern and Eastern Islands. The Northern Island Master is so smart, why won't he agree?"

The guard beside Chen Jingtian asked puzzledly.

Being a 'veteran' around Chen Jingtian, the guard wasn't usually kept in the dark. Seeing his confusion, Chen Jingtian merely shook his head and said, "You don't know, but it's because the topic was brought up by the Eastern Island first."

Yes, because the topic was initiated by the Eastern Island, as the Northern Island Master, Beiyuan always suspects Chen Jingtian of having personal motives, thinking he covets something from the Northern Island.

Negotiating with someone who's deeply suspicious, Chen Jingtian should've known he'd lose out.

"So, if the Northern Island had proposed opening trade first, would the Island Master also consider, even choose to refuse?"

Not intentionally making things difficult, rather due to the differences in perspectives?

The guard expressed his understanding through logic, not expecting Chen Jingtian's response. Surprisingly, Chen Jingtian nodded, agreeing with the guard's statement.

"Exactly, we all stand by our perspectives. I believe Beiyuan isn't foolish. He'll surely reject my proposal, even if we submit a post, it's likely to be declined. So tomorrow morning, we'll set off back to the Eastern Island."

What?

He couldn't believe it. Usually confident, Chen Jingtian decided to return without even trying to submit a name post?

"You'll handle arranging this. Now isn't the time for both sides to agree to open trade. This visit is merely a proposal; when it's truly time for opening, Beiyuan will take the initiative."

Had Chen Jingtian insisted now, there was a way, but on the Eastern Island's end, Beiyuan would certainly demand compensation, which Chen Jingtian believed he couldn't afford.

Going back.

Chen Jingtian indeed chose to return, as he said, not even notifying Beiyuan.

Anyway, given Beiyuan's information network, as soon as they started packing, Beiyuan would know their plan.

"Until we meet again."

Chen Jingtian muttered to himself towards the Northern Island Master Mansion, in a voice only he could hear.

...

For the past few days, Tang Rao could neither eat well nor sleep soundly, tossing and turning several nights, even dreaming of Yan Lin.

This persistent madman, not dealing with Yan Lin was truly the most regretful decision of Tang Rao's life.

He desperately wanted to shout to the heavens, admitting his wrongs for his leniency, but Yan Lin's so-called 'good deeds' had already affected Tang Rao significantly, evident to many people. If Tang Rao found Yan Lin again and impulsively killed him, he'd bear the stigma for life.

"Boss, have you looked in the mirror since waking? Someone hit your eyes last night; why are they surrounded by darkness?"

Don't ask!

Cha Xiangzi asked a few more questions, only to see a murderous glare suddenly shoot from Tang Rao's usually indifferent eyes, frightening Cha Xiangzi into retreating several steps, his breathing rapid.

"Cha Xiangzi, how are Geng Bucuo and Xiao Yue doing lately?"

Tang Rao didn't want to bring up Yan Lin, a thorny issue he'd address personally. But with Cha Xiangzi present, Tang Rao casually inquired about Geng Bucuo and Xiao Yue's recent activities.

"Boss, you shouldn't ask me that. I really don't know how to answer."

About those two, Cha Xiangzi did not tell Tang Rao, fearing such questions accustomed to Tang Rao's joking manner.

"Tell the truth, what's so hard about answering? You don't consider me the boss of the Kao Shan Sect?"

The first sentence was rather severe, but the latter was more than severity; his inquiry seemed like a death question, threatening one's life inadvertently.

"I dare not, Boss is always the Boss."

Normally joking with Cha Xiangzi, but seeing Tang Rao create such a solemn atmosphere suddenly left him unsure of whether to stand or kneel before Tang Rao...