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Chapter 941 - 938: Not an Outsider

Chapter 941: Chapter 938: Not an Outsider

Tong Xiaohua, due to her unique background, had very few friends from childhood till now, having only slightly closer relationships with her senior martial brothers like Zeng Xianghai and Xiao Mi.

To really talk about it, compared to wandering alone, she actually preferred the current state of having someone to chat and gossip with.

So, when she heard Yan Bo say Tao Jia was a good friend of his, she actually felt yearning and, amidst her unease, also longed for the recognition of Yan Bo’s good friend.

"Sure, if she wants to go anywhere, I can guide her when the time comes."

Yan Bo had been a little worried earlier, afraid she would get jealously upset towards Tao Jia just as she did with the violinist.

But seeing her reaction, she seemed to be very open-minded, and even appeared quite looking forward to it.

Yan Bo continued chatting with her for a few more sentences, carefully observing her expressions, thus realizing that he had thought too much. From the moment he mentioned Tao Jia, she had never showed any displeasure or unhappiness.

Tong Xiaohua was not a person who liked to hide her feelings, at least not in front of him, as she wasn’t accustomed to wearing a mask.

Finally reassured, Yan Bo detailed each of the countless questions about his childhood and adolescence that Tong Xiaohua had asked.

"It seems you have many friends, and a colorful life from childhood to adulthood," said Tong Xiaohua, who was always a loner, with a face full of yearning.

"Aren’t my friends your friends too? When they come over, I’ll introduce them to you one by one."

The atmosphere warmed up again, and the previous unpleasantness caused by the violinist had already vanished into thin air.

After a delicious dinner, Tong Xiaohua wanted to go to several casinos in the city area to patrol.

"I’ll take you straight to the casino, so the driver doesn’t have to run back and forth."

There was a Tong Family casino near the Western restaurant, and Yan Bo’s suggestion was hard for Tong Xiaohua to decline.

The car stopped at the casino entrance, and Tong Xiaohua bent her head to undo the seat belt. Yan Bo, who was in the driver’s seat, also unbuckled his seat belt, leaned over, lifted Tong Xiaohua’s chin, and stole a kiss.

"After you get home and take a shower, remember to send me a message," Yan Bo said tenderly after the kiss, holding the person in his arms.

Tong Xiaohua snuggled into his embrace, glancing outside at the withered branches shaking in the north wind, and found it hard to leave the warmth of his embrace.

After hesitating for a moment, she raised her head to look at him, "Do you have anything else tonight?"

Yan Bo had been away for two days, naturally having a lot of stuff on his hands, but he wasn’t a fool.

"No, do you need my help with something?"

Of course, his girlfriend was more important than work.

Tong Xiaohua shook her head, "It’s not about helping me. I just wanted to ask if you’d be interested in accompanying me to patrol the grounds?"

Yan Bo was surprised, "Is it okay for me to go with you?"

Tong Xiaohua smiled and shook her head, "Of course it’s okay, you’re my boyfriend, not a stranger."

Strictly speaking, though the Tong Family was involved in gangster activities, as of today, it was more like a huge business conglomerate. Moreover, this vast family business was almost ninety percent owned by the Tong Family with only a minority part owned by some old servants and Tong Xiaohua’s uncles. Most people were simply getting a salary for their work.

As the boss, Tong Xiaohua could bring anyone she wanted to patrol, and except for the discretion of Mr. and Mrs. Tong senior, none had the right or qualification to criticize.

And Yan Bo, clearly pleased by her saying "not a stranger," touched her face and readily agreed to her.

"Sure, since you don’t mind, I’ll accompany you."

Yan Bo extinguished the engine in high spirits and walked around the car to open the door for Tong Xiaohua.

"Is Uncle Ming not accompanying you today?"

Tong Xiaohua took his arm to get out of the car. Clearly, she was strong and healthy, yet in his presence, she always received treatment akin to that of a princess.

"I was afraid dinner would finish too late, so tonight Uncle Ming and I have split our tasks. He’s patrolling the bank and KTV, while I’m in charge of patrolling the casino."

Since it was a workplace, Yan Bo did not hold her hand as he normally would, but rather walked shoulder to shoulder with her into the casino.

Unlike the shady underground casinos in his memory, this one was brightly lit, with many people in the lobby organized in an orderly fashion.

With just one glance, Yan Bo could tell that the management here was quite good.

"Miss, you’ve arrived!" Notified by the waitress, the casino manager hurried over, bowing to Tong Xiaohua.

Tong Xiaohua nodded at him, then stepped aside slightly and pointed to Yan Bo while saying to the manager, "Brother Zhao, this is my boyfriend, Yan Bo."

The manager had long heard that their boss had gotten involved with L City’s prominent Young Master Yan, but this was his first encounter. Thus, he couldn’t hide his curiosity as he sized up Yan Bo while shaking hands with him.

"Young Master Yan, I’ve long heard of your great reputation."

Yan Bo gave him a warm smile and shook his hand, "Manager Zhao, nice to meet you. You’ve done well; this place looks very impressive."

Since Tong Xiaohua had already introduced him as one of her own, he naturally assumed the stance of a leader.

"Not at all, not at all. It’s all thanks to Miss’s capable management."

Manager Zhao was aware of Young Master Yan’s background, and with Miss outright identifying him as her boyfriend, clearly placing him on an equal standing with her, the manager felt obliged to show due respect.

Moreover, though Yan Bo appeared mild-mannered, the aura he exuded from his bones, without the support of anyone else, was enough to command the scene.

"Xiao Hua is indeed very capable, but it also requires your hard work and support, right?"

Yan Bo smiled, walking side by side with Tong Xiaohua as Manager Zhao led them around the casino.

After leaving the casino, and as the car smoothly merged onto the main road, Yan Bo asked Tong Xiaohua.

"Xiao Hua, is this casino the largest one?"

Tong Xiaohua thought for a moment, then shook her head, giving a negative answer.

"Of course not. This one is probably of medium size. The one in South City is the largest, followed by the one in North City, and this one is about the same size as the one in the West Suburb."

Yan Bo had never taken such a close look at the Tong Family’s enterprises. Now that they were discussed, his curiosity only increased.

"How many casinos in L City belong to the Tong Family?"

Yan Bo was not envious of the Tong Family’s assets but was simply astonished. Apparently, the Tong Family’s enterprises were much larger than he had thought.

"Adding up the City Area and the Suburbs, we own ten venues. In terms of numbers, it’s about half, but in terms of business, we should account for ninety percent."

If Yan Bo previously held respect for the head of the Tong Family as an elder, now, it was more than just simple respect.

"Did Uncle Tong establish all these enterprises?"

Tong Xiaohua nodded, "Yes, I heard my dad say that when he took over the Tong Family, the assets weren’t that