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Chapter 66 - 66 66 Navigating the Jianghu World is All About Human Relationships

66: Chapter 66: Navigating the Jianghu World is All About Human Relationships 66: Chapter 66: Navigating the Jianghu World is All About Human Relationships “Picking up leaks,” this phrase within the circle is the jargon for duping fools into paying tuition.

Wise men acquire treasures from fools at low prices, which is called picking up leaks.

Fools buy fake goods from wise men and believe they have also picked up a leak.

All in all, the entire process requires a fool.

Is the Governmental Office a fool?

The former Imperial Court, hard to say.

The current new government, Third Master Ding would not dare regard them as fools.

So the question arises.

With such a big leak right before us, who seems more the fool?

Of course, since that friend dared to approach him, he must have an explanation.

According to him, this is called “the divine object’s intentional obscurity.”

In other words, it cannot be seen by those who are not fated.

The government is not unaware of this thing, it has merely blocked the news to keep the common people in ignorance.

Otherwise, why would Mr.

Zhou Yaowen, a major official trusted by the President and part of the new government, choose to become the principal of this godforsaken place instead of enjoying a high-paying government position?

Of course, there is another possibility, which is that the main reason the government built this school here was due to the leaking spiritual energy from the cave of the Immortal Family.

Zhou Yaowen personally overseeing the school is to secretly train the henchmen for the new government!

This explanation does seem quite plausible.

So Third Master Ding earnestly sought advice again, since the government values this so highly, what do you plan on doing right under their watchful eyes?

His friend laughed, saying it was easy, by first making a feint to startle the snake, and drawing out the government’s master stationed at the school.

Then use a diversion strategy to distract the attention of the master, and the rest need not be mentioned.

Although his friend spoke convincingly, Third Master Ding did not immediately agree.

After all, he wasn’t very familiar with this person.

Not being close, lacking understanding, and completely without trust.

Even if you talk up a storm, in the end, you’re likely just making the wedding dress for someone else.

As an old hand at Jianghu World, Third Master Ding naturally possessed the necessary resolve and caution.

Though he did not agree to join them right then, he also did not dismiss the idea outright, merely stating he was willing to help.

“You sit at the table to eat meat; I’ll stand behind you to sip some soup,” he stated, not daring to have too many expectations.

His friend was somewhat displeased, feeling his face had been swept away, but he didn’t force the issue.

As the old saying goes, a melon forced off its vine isn’t sweet.

In these times, there are those forced into prostitution, those driven onto Mount Liang, but never have you heard of being forced to make a fortune.

You may not believe it, yet others do.

Some time passed, and his friend introduced a new acquaintance, who was none other than the Advisor Xiao Baili, familiar to Wang Yunxiao.

Xiao Baili’s stage name was Bai Lihua, and she had a bit of a reputation in the theaters of Nanshi in her early years.

However, she was never a top-billed star, and adding to that, a failed venue change that ruined her voice, she did not stay in the limelight for long and faded into obscurity like other unevenly talented actors.

Third Master Ding had heard her perform before and had a slight impression of her, barely considering her an old acquaintance.

Upon meeting her again, he found that Bai Lihua had changed utterly, with venomous, ruthless thoughts and unscrupulous ways.

As an old hand at Jianghu World, Third Master Ding could tell right away that something was off with her.

As the old saying goes, she had taken to the crooked path.

Encountering such a person, even if you do not become close with them, it is best not to offend them lightly.

Sometimes you don’t know what’s wrong in their mind, and suddenly they take a dislike to you and hold a grudge.

Since he was introduced by a friend who asked Third Master Ding to look after him and find a place near the school to settle down,

Third Master Ding didn’t ask many questions and took out several shop deeds he held for him to choose from.

Xiao Baili was not at all polite; he directly chose a shop near the school and the police station and even asked him for a profitable business.

Third Master Ding smiled and brought him a full box of Qin Jade.

Those in the antiques business always speak nicely and know how to charm people.

When they see a regular customer, they don’t talk about the price, just saying “If you like it, take it home to enjoy; when you’re done, bring it back.”

The usual patrons of such items are mostly wealthy and more concerned about face; who would take your polite words seriously?

Xiao Baili had no clue about the ways of this trade, and Third Master Ding told him to sell them casually, not caring if he made more or less money.

He knew nothing and was happily deceived.

Later, indeed, this person was too arrogant in his actions and was soon arrested.

The police followed the trail to Third Master Ding, who dealt with them with a few casual words.

He thought that should have been the end of it, but the friend, not adhering to the ethics of the Jianghu World, insisted on achieving his purpose.

He plotted to probe the depth of the school, dragging him into the scheme as well.

If Wang Yunxiao hadn’t experienced it himself, he probably would have believed Third Master Ding’s version.

The story he cooked up had significant loopholes.

First, he never mentioned the friend’s name from beginning to end, indicating that their relationship was actually quite close.

Second, with Xiao Baili being an Advisor skilled at prying into secrets, could you really confuse him with just a few words?

Moreover, the man was arrested by the Special Service Bureau, and you had specifically sent someone to watch over that place; you dare say you knew nothing?

The person is already in my grip, yet you still play dumb and evade my questions; are you not taking me seriously?

Wang Yunxiao turned his head and called out to a shop assistant, asking what the restaurant’s specialty dish was.

The shop assistant smiled and said, “If you’re not in a rush, we have a whole lamb feast, a whole bull feast.

If you want to feel satisfied, then it must be our freshly steamed large buns filled with beef!”

This shop assistant also knew how to tailor his words to his audience.

Had another person in a long robe asked, he surely would have responded differently.

To avoid saying something as harsh as “a boar can’t chew fine bran,” the dishes that distinguished guests usually order aren’t really something that common folks can fully enjoy.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yunxiao raised his hand and said, “Bring five steamer baskets first, two baskets for the table downstairs for my brothers, all on Third Master Ding’s tab!”

These northern steamer baskets are different from the southern xiaolongbao.

To use a more vivid comparison, it’s like steaming Monk Tang.

A child could easily fit inside normally.

The beef-stuffed buns from Tianbao Pavilion are made with fresh quality beef.

Prime cuts are used in dishes, and the leftovers are chopped for filling, mixed with bone broth and seasoned with a bit of pepper, green onions, and salt — the beef’s own flavor is thus enhanced to the maximum.

Of course, if you dare say that Tianbao Pavilion’s buns are the best or even top ten, the locals wouldn’t agree.

Some authoritative experts even tell you that neither beef nor mutton should be used in buns.

Just steamed, the white buns came hot and steaming, not suitable for dipping in vinegar; they must be eaten with a clove of raw garlic to appreciate their complexity.

Wang Yunxiao no longer paid attention to the embarrassed Third Master Ding, simply starting to eat on his own.

This was a subtle expression of his stance.

I didn’t order any extravagant dishes, which shows you some respect.

We still have things to discuss, but I’m not satisfied with your attitude earlier.

You better find a way to save face quickly.