The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1336 - 1335: Fooled by Your Cousin

Although Tang Rao didn't know what this item was, he didn't want to let Zhang Wang's kindness go to waste in front of so many people, so he accepted it for Tang Xiaobai first."Come on, can you tell me what's up with this kid?"

Tang Rao felt the kid in front of him seemed very familiar, yet he was certain he had never met Zhang Yishan.

"Zhang Yishan, son of Zhang Family Patriarch Zhang Xiong. I think you should recognize him."

Tang Rao had heard of Zhang Xiong's son, but that's as far as it went—just hearsay.

Other than that, Tang Rao knew absolutely nothing about Zhang Yishan.

"Hmm? And then?"

Tang Rao awaited further explanation.

"I think there might be some misunderstanding between you two. I see the kid isn't bad, plus I wanted to ask the boss for a favor, so I brought him over."

Zhang Wang said one thing out loud but used voice transmission in the gaps to quickly tell Tang Rao the real reason he brought Zhang Yishan.

Tang Rao understood and maintained a nonchalant expression.

"What misunderstanding? There are lots of people who have misunderstandings with me."

What Tang Rao said was quite right. Many people have misunderstandings with him, and quite a few hold grudges.

For someone like Zhang Yishan whom Tang Rao had never met, having a misunderstanding was a type of grievance he couldn't quite articulate.

"You killed my brother's good friend."

Zhang Yishan came seeking answers and wasn't one to beat around the bush with Tang Rao.

"Kid, I've killed many people. If you're saying I killed your brother's friend and have an issue with me, you'll just have to put up with it."

Tang Rao didn't want to explain why he killed nor did he ask who was killed.

Indeed, Tang Rao was that domineering—what could anyone do to him?

"Zhang Wang, you bring someone to Kao Shan Sect just to verify whether I killed his brother's friend?"

Tang Rao immediately deflected his annoyance onto Zhang Wang.

Of course, he and Zhang Wang had agreed beforehand; it was all an act in front of the naive Zhang Yishan.

"It's got nothing to do with Manager Zhang; it's me who asked him to bring me here to uncover a truth."

Zhang Yishan was anxious; the deceased was his cousin Zhang Yuqi's friend. Zhang Yishan had no impression of the deceased—whether they lived or died didn't really matter to him.

Zhang Wang was rebuked by Tang Rao on account of Zhang Yishan. Zhang Yishan felt deeply guilty towards Tang Rao.

The two feelings were different.

Who was Tang Rao? Not just a friend to many women but also a psychology expert.

Tang Rao knew exactly what went through the pure-hearted Zhang Yishan's mind. Applying the right strategy, how could Zhang Yishan not fall into Tang Rao's trap?

"Boss, the friend his brother mentioned is actually Zhou Yong, the one causing trouble outside the Gentle Town. Do you still remember?"

Zhang Wang appropriately reminded Tang Rao. Tang Rao suddenly recalled who this person was.

Zhou Yong, indeed. Used by others and still happy about it. Tang Rao initially wanted to spare him, but since the man was hopelessly disappointing, what could Tang Rao do? He was helpless too.

"I remember, of course I do."

Tang Rao told Zhang Yishan about Zhou Yong's misdeeds outside and advised him to investigate the matter thoroughly before coming to demand an explanation.

Zhang Yishan's muscles trembled all over.

He felt his values were questioned. He should have trusted his cousin's words more, yet he found himself believing Tang Rao.

Could it be because Tang Rao's charisma was too great?

"Since this man has done so much evil outside, why does my cousin still associate with someone like him? Has he lost the ability to discern right from wrong?"

Zhang Yishan was heartbroken.

"You and your cousin aren't much different. You've been deceived by him, haven't you?"

Tang Rao mercilessly pointed out Zhang Yishan's faults, awakening him as if struck by a bell.

Indeed, what's the difference between him and his cousin? Neither investigated the truth before blaming Tang Rao.

Although it wasn't entirely sure yet if Tang Rao was truly wronged, Zhang Yishan couldn't deny that he harbored resentments against Tang Rao based on hearsay alone.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry for believing one-sided gossip and wronging an innocent person."

With a good attitude, Zhang Yishan admitted his mistake, allowing Tang Rao to change his view of him.

"Since you know what the truth is now, it's time for you to go back. Zhang Wang, see the guest out."

As soon as Tang Rao issued the eviction order, Zhang Yishan panicked.

"No, I have one more thing. Please hear it out, Tang Family Master."

Being called 'Family Master' by a young guy nearly his age made Tang Rao feel quite awkward.

After all, during the selection of positions among the twenty families, Tang Rao hadn't even attended.

"Something else? You, such a pale and clean young lad, sure have a lot going on in a day."

Tang Rao murmured on one hand, while secretly calculating the next steps in his mind.

"What is it?"

When Zhang Yishan was asked, he didn't know how to express it.

Seven-grade Elixir Pills! In the Zhang Family, even fifth-grade pills are scarce, let alone seven-grade ones.

"If you don't speak up, I'll be leaving."

As Tang Rao was about to mock-leave, Zhang Yishan hesitantly spoke up.

"I wanted to ask, are there still seven-grade Youthful Appearance Pills available for purchase?"

Haha.

Tang Rao laughed audibly in front of the two of them.

"You're quite interesting; a guy just entering society not knowing much about the intricacies of life, huh?"

Tang Rao's laughter made Zhang Yishan realize he had asked a question beyond the scope.

Asking for seven-grade pills was indeed a bit of a stretch.

"But I'm curious, who told you I had seven-grade Youthful Appearance Pills for sale? Was it your father or your babbling brother?"

Tang Rao immediately guessed correctly. Indeed, there's a difference in intelligence among people.

Zhang Yishan's jaw almost dropped to the ground.

"You actually guessed it."

Realizing he said too much, Zhang Yishan quickly clamped his mouth shut. But what's the use now? Tang Rao had heard enough.

"Zhang Wang, where did you find this silly kid? Should we get him some acupuncture and electrotherapy?"

Being used yet still counting money for others.

For now, Tang Rao hadn't figured out why Zhang Yuqi had Zhang Yishan come for the seven-grade Youthful Appearance Pill—was it really to help Zhang Yishan or to use him for another purpose?

"If it's not possible, then let's just drop it. I know I've made things difficult for you."

Unable to persuade them, Zhang Yishan didn't resort to pestering. At worst, he'd send a four-grade Youthful Appearance Pill, believing his mother would be touched by his filial piety.

Giving up so easily?

Zhang Yishan's persistence didn't exceed Tang Rao's expectations.

"Wanting a seven-grade Youthful Appearance Pill isn't impossible. You should know anything over five-grade is rare even in the Divine Realm, let alone seven-grade. I happen to be able to make them, but they're so tight on supply for a reason. If you want the pill, first tell me why a man like you wants it."