Chapter 60: Making Overtures

  Shuangqing City is the most famous for its hot pot in Hua Xia State. This goes without saying, anyone who has ever tasted Shuangqing City's hot pot flavor will be full of praise. Now, all over Hua Xia State, there are hot pot shops with Shuangqing City signboards, but those are not authentic. Only by going to Shuangqing in person can you eat the authentic hot pot.

  Apart from hot pot, there are some other famous dishes like twice-cooked pork, boiled fish in chili sauce, and dry pot dishes which are also very good. Moreover, the hot pot in Shuangqing is characterized by its numbing spiciness. For those who eat Shuangqing hot pot for the first time, their tongues will definitely be numb to the point of no sensation at all, as the Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers in the hot pot base have taken over all the taste buds.

  The people of Shuangqing are extremely good at enjoying themselves, especially when it comes to eating. There are countless varieties of snacks, but the one thing that Shuangqing people love the most is hot pot. Moreover, Shuangqing people prefer to eat hot pot in the summer, and the higher the temperature, the more they enjoy eating hot pot. If they don't sweat profusely, they won't feel comfortable.

  Wang Ming took Yang Feng to the most famous hot pot restaurant in Shuangqing City, "Liu Yishou", at dusk after school. It is said that the boss of this store has only one arm and relies on a family secret formula for hot pot seasoning to open branches all over Shuangqing City, which is also a legendary figure.

  Wang Ming's invitation wasn't just for Yang Feng alone, but also for the people who were scolded by Yang today. Although there were over twenty of them, this small amount of money was nothing to Wang Ming. Moreover, these people were scolded by Yang because of him, so if he invited Yang but ignored them, they would definitely lose heart. Those people were going to be Wang Da Shao's helpers after he became the principal of No. 1 Middle School again, so he naturally wouldn't forget about them.

  Yang Feng looked at Wang Ming being surrounded by the cheering crowd and couldn't help but admire the way he had won people over, even though it was just a small favor. After all, these were high school students, and treating them to a meal was enough to make them willing to be his vanguard.

  Wang Mingbao ordered a big package after letting everyone order freely, and then sat in front of Yang Feng, asking "Feng Ge, what do you like to eat? I'll help you order."

  "You look a bit better, it doesn't matter what you eat." Yang Feng said to Wang Ming, he also knew that Wang Ming was trying to curry favor with him, but he didn't mind. The Xijiang Group had always been managed by Rong Wen, and he didn't have any power, so trying to curry favor with him wouldn't have much effect anyway.

  "Then I'll take charge. By the way, Brother Feng, what kind of wine do you drink? Is it beer or white wine?" Wang Ming continued to fawn over Yang Feng.

  "I don't drink!" Yang Feng said to Wang Ming, this was the truth, not that he didn't want to give Wang Ming face, Yang Feng had never drunk a drop of liquor before, because liquor has a numbing effect, and Yang Feng needed to keep his mind clear at all times.

  "If Brother Yang doesn't drink, we won't either. Today, we'll just eat and forget about the wine." Wang Ming said to Yang Feng and everyone else.

  Wang Ming's words, however, immediately dampened the enthusiasm of those who had come together. These people were originally looking forward to drinking wine on this occasion, and eating hot pot without wine would be too dull, with no atmosphere at all.

  "Hehe, I never drink, it's not that I don't give you face, so you don't have to consider me, let them drink!" Yang Feng said to Wang Ming.

  "That's great, since Brother Feng has spoken, then today everyone will get drunk and we won't leave until we're drunk!" Wang Ming said excitedly after hearing Yang Feng's words.

  "Thank you, Old Wang! Thank you, Brother Yang!" The crowd thanked Wang Ming and Yang Feng, although they didn't understand why Wang Ming had invited Yang Feng to dinner and was even fawning over him. But that wasn't their concern; as long as they had food and drink, they were fine. As for Yang Feng beating them up until they lay on the ground for a long time before, they had already forgotten about it.

  The dishes were served quickly, and everyone started eating and drinking. The atmosphere soon became lively. Yang Feng looked at the crowd's excitement and just smiled, focusing on eating his hot pot. Although Yang Feng's body had recovered to its original state, eating these grains would still be contaminated with impurities, but it was fine to do so occasionally.

  Moreover, the aroma of this hot pot was really too intense. Just smelling that numbing and spicy flavor made Yang Feng swallow a mouthful of saliva. When he actually tasted it, he felt it was incredibly delicious. Due to his cultivation, Yang Feng's senses were many times stronger than an ordinary person. So when eating hot pot, the extremely stimulating flavors made Yang Feng also unable to stop himself, only feeling satisfied after eating until he was full.

  Wang Ming saw that Yang Feng was in high spirits, so while calling out to other classmates, he would occasionally serve Yang Feng dishes and try to curry favor with him. Yang Feng knew Wang Ming's intentions, so he didn't stand on ceremony, and this meal was a very enjoyable one.

  After eating, they went their separate ways. Wang Ming insisted on sending Yang Feng back, and Yang Feng had no choice but to agree. Although Wang Ming was still a high school student, he could already drive, and although the car was just a Volkswagen, not too advanced, it was still quite something for a high school student.

  Wang Ming brought Yang Feng to where Yang Feng lived, and upon seeing that Yang Feng's residence was in a villa district developed by the Xijiang Group, he became even more certain of Yang Feng's position within the Xijiang Group. This small district was one that the Xijiang Group had spent heavily to build into a luxury villa community, with not only top-notch environment but also world-class facilities and measures, and the housing prices were astronomical.

  However, this villa area has not been sold to the outside world so far. It's not that you can live here if you have money, nor is it possible for those in power. Wang Ming's father once wanted to buy a villa here but didn't succeed. According to Wang Ming's father, this community is prepared for people with important positions in the Xijiang Group and will not be sold to outsiders.

  "Yang Feng, you live here?! I'm so envious of you! My dad wanted to buy a villa here but couldn't, and yet you're living here. Do you know that this is now the most luxurious villa community in all of Shuangqing City? So many people want to buy one but can't!" Wang Ming said to Yang Feng.

  "Heh heh, if you want to come in and take a look, then just come on in. What's the point of talking so much nonsense?" Yang Feng said to Wang Ming. After their earlier interaction, Yang Feng found that although Wang Ming was quite arrogant, overall he was still an okay person. He liked to bully the weak, but he would never overestimate himself and wasn't at the level of being completely shameless.

  Wang Ming smiled and didn't say anything. After parking his car, he followed Yang Feng to the villa area. The security guard saw that Yang Feng was the only resident in the community and hurried over to open the door for him. Their superiors had instructed them that Yang Feng was a very important person and must not be offended, so they were all very polite to him.

  The security measures in this community are very strict, and no one is allowed to enter if they are not from the community. Yang Feng is currently the only resident of this community, so all the security guards know him. Yang Feng smiled at the security guard who was on duty today and came over to open the door for him, then he took Wang Ming inside.

  Wang Ming looked at the various scenery and facilities in the residential area, and he couldn't help but feel extremely envious. Although his father was the mayor, and they lived in a villa too, it was far inferior to Yang Feng's villa, so he couldn't help but make admiring noises from time to time.

  After arriving at Yang Feng's villa, Yang Feng invited Wang Ming to sit down casually. He went to the refrigerator and took out a can of drink for Wang Ming, while he himself poured a glass of water and drank it down. Although the hot pot they had just eaten was very satisfying, after eating, Yang Feng's mouth had completely lost all sensation, and he could only rely on drinking some water to clear his tongue.

  "Feng Ge, are you living here all by yourself?" Wang Ming asked Yang Feng.

  "Right, just me alone, but I'm only temporarily living here. After the college entrance exam is over, I'll leave this place, so there's nothing much I can do to help your family in the future." Yang Feng said with a smile to Wang Ming.

  "Uh, Wind Brother, you know about it?!" Wang Ming said somewhat awkwardly to Yang Feng.

  "Hehe, it's nothing, I won't hold it against you, it's not a big deal. But what I said is true, I won't be staying here for long, once the college entrance exams are over, I'll leave this place. So, don't waste your energy on me anymore. Let your father and Xuewen handle the cooperation with the Xi Jiang Group, you just stay out of it." Yang Feng said to Wang Ming.

  Wang Ming was slightly surprised to hear Yang Feng directly address the chairman of the Xijiang Group, and he felt that Yang Feng's identity was not simple. However, since Yang Feng had already said so much, Wang Ming couldn't say anything more, and there were still many days ahead, so he didn't rush to leave. After sitting for a while, Wang Ming bid farewell and left.

  Yang Feng sent off Wang Ming and then began his training plan. As for what happened today, it was just a small episode. Yang Feng wouldn't dwell on it too much, and he had already made things clear with Wang Ming. From now on, he wouldn't come to disturb him again. What's most important right now is to seize the time to train. Only by obtaining even greater power would Yang Feng be safer when he went to Tianjing!