However, now that he already has a First-level Earth Ganoderma, he may as well consider it a gift for the Old Master.
But he won’t be taking the Earth Ganoderma back; nevertheless, he still intends to settle this account.
Out of respect for his elders, Chu Ge does not plan to stir up trouble here, especially since today is Mr. Tang’s birthday celebration, and the birthday honoree takes precedence.
Yet someone at the scene is not satisfied. Tang Xin, with her hands folded across her chest, poses righteously as she questions, "Big brother, did you steal that Earth Ganoderma?"
"What?" Tang Haowan, recalling Chu Ge’s previous words about the Tang Sect and the Tang Family engaging in thievery behind his back, immediately turns his sharp gaze to Tang Family’s State, "Is it true what your sister said?"
Tang Family’s State glances sideways and glares harshly at Tang Xin, what’s gotten into this girl?
"Don’t glare at her! Just tell us whether what Xinxin said is true or not!"
Tang Family’s State licks his lips and glares fiercely at Tang Xin before turning his pleading eyes to the Tang Sect elders, who seem to ignore his plea for help as if they’ve heard nothing at all.
Indeed, this Earth Ganoderma was supposed to be presented to grandfather on behalf of the Tang Sect, and these three stubborn old men would prefer to stay away from such troublesome matters.
In front of Tang Haowan, Tang Family’s State does not show the slightest appearance of a man past thirty; he looks downcast, more like a child who has done something wrong and is waiting to be punished.
"Grandfather, I know what you want to say, but all the Earth Ganoderma sold in the market now belongs to the Shen Family, our sworn enemies. You couldn’t possibly buy from them, so I had to find my own way! I did steal this Earth Ganoderma, but I did pay the person for it."
The effortless way Tang Family’s State lies surprises Chu Ge for a moment. Although Tang Xin can be arrogant, she has a heart full of integrity, and as for Mr. Tang, apart from being a bit stubborn and obstinate, he is actually quite straightforward.
But how come this Tang Family’s second son, Tang Family’s State, looks like a complete rascal?
Tang Xin scoffs, "You paid? What money did you pay? I think you not only didn’t pay but also nearly caused a fatality!"
Tang Family’s State glowers at Tang Xin with a vicious look, "You cursed girl, have you taken the wrong medicine today?"
"I’m just being factual! Everything I said is true!" Tang Xin retorts firmly, hands on hips and glaring back at him.
"Being factual my ass! What do you know! That person struck first! Was I supposed to just stand there and not fight back?"
"But it was you who stole from them first!"
Tang Xin coldly laughs, "Big brother, don’t twist the facts here! A wrongdoing is a wrongdoing!"
Tang Family’s State is infuriated, unable to fathom why the typically obedient Tang Xin has gone crazy and refuses to let go of this matter.
He sidelong glances at Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha and lowers his voice, "Look, little sister, there are outsiders present. Can you give me some face, and we can talk about this after grandpa’s birthday is over?"
Tang Xin, who had acted hastily before, remembered that this was an opportunity with both grandpa and Tang Family’s State present to make Tang Family’s State apologize to Chu Ge. She had forgotten that today was grandpa’s birthday.
She couldn’t afford to make grandpa angry.
After a moment, Tang Xin takes a deep breath and walks weakly towards Tang Haowan, falling silent.
With a flattering smile, Tang Family’s State says, "Grandpa, it’s true, I really did buy it from that person with money."
Tang Haowan looks at him skeptically, somewhat disbelieving.
In the end, after much persuasion, Tang Family’s State finally convinces Tang Haowan to believe his story.
At this moment, it was the auspicious time, and Tang Haowan needed to go to the hall to give a speech and express his thanks.
Tang Haowan apologized to Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha, and then he left.
Only Tang Family’s State, Chu Ge, and Nangong Man Sha remained in the room, the Tang Sect elder had already gone downstairs with Tang Haowan.
Tang Family’s State, with a pair of vigilant eyes, looked at Chu Ge, "Kid, who are you?"
Chu Ge picked up his teacup, took a gentle sip, and then slowly said: "I am the owner of this Earth Ganoderma."
"What?" Tang Family’s State was stunned, not quite catching what he said.
Chu Ge patiently explained again: "The Earth Ganoderma you presented to Mr. Tang was taken, no, wrong, it was bought from me, so when will Mr. Tang transfer the money to my card?"
Nangong Man Sha, who was drinking tea by the side, couldn’t help but let out a snort of laughter.
This Mr. Chu is really quite humorous.
Tang Family’s State became angry, "What are you doing here?"
He did not believe that this person was here to wish the Old Master a happy birthday! More like he came to collect a debt!
"Mr. Tang is right, I am indeed here to collect a debt!" Chu Ge put down the teacup and spoke in a deep voice.
Tang Family’s State was stunned again, damn it, could this guy read minds? Could he hear his inner thoughts?
"So you are the helper brought by Huo Tianqian!" Tang Family’s State figured it out.
He had also been busy with the preparations for the Old Master’s birthday these past few days and hadn’t been concerned with the affairs of the Tang Sect. He only knew that Huo Tianqian had returned to Su City and brought along a very powerful helper who took out a small team of people!
Chu Ge shook his head, "I am not Huo Tianqian’s helper, I am the owner of this Earth Ganoderma; I am here to reclaim what’s mine."
Nangong Man Sha looked at him with surprise, wondering if this guy actually wanted to take the Earth Ganoderma back.
Tang Family’s State scoffed, as if he heard an enormous joke, "Kid, don’t you think you are overconfident? This is Su City, it’s my territory! If you want to die early, I will fulfill your wish!"
Naturally, Tang Family’s State wouldn’t be so foolish as to directly engage in a duel here. If the Old Master were to see that, then he’d be in trouble.
"Kid, do you dare to fight with me? If you lose, the beauty beside you will be mine," Tang Family’s State said confidently.
Nangong Man Sha shook her head in disdain, "Second Young Master Tang, do you know who I am?"
"Aren’t you that pretty boy’s girlfriend? Lady, there’s no future in following this guy, better to come with me, I’ll ensure you live the high life."
Tang Haowan had left in a hurry and hadn’t formally introduced Nangong Man Sha’s identity, and Tang Xin also forgot to introduce her as the Nangong Family’s young miss.
So now, Tang Family’s State completely mistook Nangong Man Sha for Chu Ge’s girl; such a beauty right in front of him, he had long been enticed.
Chu Ge’s expression turned cold, he slowly stood up, and the mighty force that he’d been deliberately suppressing within him was released without warning.
With every step he took, Tang Family’s State felt the pressure increase by a bit.
"Are you sure you want me to duel with you?" Chu Ge’s voice, as deep as Purgatory, rose with a touch of low laughter, "It seems you don’t know who was responsible for what happened to Tang Batian."