Back at the Tang family's old mansion that day.
During dinner, Tang Xinwan spoke about the collaboration between the Fu family and the Tang family's businesses.
Upon hearing this, her uncle and the elder master were overjoyed!
Although the Tang family had been developing its commercial ventures in recent years, they had been mediocre. The family's strength in Yangzhou was merely that of a small family at the middle tier.
If this collaboration with the Fu family went smoothly, and their real estate and pharmaceutical industries bloomed, then the Tang family's strength would naturally soar, and they might even become one of Yangzhou's top three families!
Elder Master Tang felt a surge of emotion; this was an opportunity to bring honor to their ancestors.
Even his uncle, Tang Yongchang, drank a few more glasses of wine due to happiness, his face flushed with excitement!
"However, the Fu family is the foremost family in Yangzhou, and our Tang family has never had much interaction with them. Why would the Fu family help us?" Elder Master Tang suddenly said.
"Yes, could there be a trap in this?"
Uncle Tang Yongchang, though flushed from drinking, was much clearer-headed now. Upon hearing this, he was also puzzled.
It was obvious to anyone with eyes that their Tang family was getting a great advantage from this collaboration!
Tang Xinwan shook her head, "Given Elder Fu's character, he shouldn't be trying to trick our Tang family. Besides, even if we collaborate, the contract will be clearly written. As for why the Fu family is helping us, I can't figure it out either!"
Everyone at the dinner table was troubled.
They all understood the principle that there's no such thing as a free lunch!
Only Ye Cangtian could guess the Fu family's intentions. Perhaps the Fu family was showing goodwill to the Tang family because of him!
Or perhaps, it was because of Liu Rumeng?
Of course, the Fu family wouldn't be foolish enough to set a trap for the Tang family and harm them.
Unless, the Fu family wanted to become the next He Corporation!
However, Ye Cangtian didn't say anything. Instead, he smiled and said, "Perhaps the Fu family just sees the potential of our Tang family. After all, our Haitan Pharmaceutical is doing better and better, and our real estate also has great potential, with the possibility of becoming a top family!"
Hearing him say this, Tang Xinwan smiled. She also felt this was possible.
Elder Master Tang chuckled, "If that's the case, then our Tang family is about to get lucky. If this collaboration goes well, it will be an opportunity for our Tang family to rise!"
"Dad, since our other industries now have the opportunity to flourish, shouldn't we ask Xiao Wu to come back and help?" Tang Yongchang seized the opportunity to speak.
He felt sorry for his son. After all, working as an ordinary employee in Haitan Pharmaceutical was tiring, and more importantly, it lacked prospects.
Although he was somewhat disappointed, as a father, he cared for his son.
Elder Master Tang pondered for a moment. Just as he was about to agree, Tang Xiaowu, who had been quietly eating, stood up.
"Grandpa, Dad, I want to continue working at cousin's company!"
"I've been at Haitan Pharmaceutical recently. Although I'm just a small employee, I've learned a lot. I want to start from the bottom and take it step by step."
Tang Xiaowu's attitude was very serious. This decision was made after careful consideration.
After all, with his ability, even if he were given another company, it would likely end up like before: a good hand played poorly!
Tang Xinwan looked at Tang Xiaowu in surprise. She hadn't expected her cousin to have such a realization!
She couldn't help but look at Ye Cangtian, instinctively feeling that perhaps this guy had brainwashed Tang Xiaowu.
Ye Cangtian shrugged. Don't look at me like that, this has nothing to do with me!
"Since Xiao Wu is willing to stay at Haitan Pharmaceutical, then let him have his way!" Elder Master Tang said approvingly.
...
Ye Cangtian was not worried about the cooperation between the Fu family and the Tang family. He was not interested in business matters.
What he was more concerned about now was what the Dark Association was plotting overseas!
So after returning home, he locked himself in his bedroom and took out the map and plane tickets he had confiscated from the silver-masked man!
The two plane tickets were destined for an airport in Africa!
And the world map had a point marked at a certain location, perhaps this point was the destination of the two silver-masked men.
Ye Cangtian thought for a moment, then took out his phone, intending to call Elder Master Xu at the courtyard in Kyoto.
But just then, his phone rang proactively.
It was Secretary Liu!
Ye Cangtian was taken aback. He was just about to report the situation when the other party called him.
As soon as he answered the phone, Secretary Liu on the other end said sternly, "Ye Cangtian, there is an urgent mission. The leader requires you to go overseas."
"Go overseas?" Ye Cangtian raised an eyebrow.
"It's like this, a large number of scientists, as well as physicists and scholars, have disappeared overnight in Europe! Among them were quite a few professors from our Huaxia."
Secretary Liu paused, then continued, "Therefore, the leader's intention is for you to investigate this matter and rescue our country's scientific researchers!"
"They really think highly of me!" Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes.
Secretary Liu said seriously, "Ye Cangtian, this matter is very important! Also, there are members of the Dragon Group in Europe, and they will fully cooperate with you!"
"Alright! I've promised Elder Xu three missions, this counts as one!"
Ye Cangtian reluctantly agreed, then asked, "When do I depart?"
"Tomorrow!"
"..." Ye Cangtian was speechless, so soon?
"The plane tickets have already been prepared. You and Xu Shian just need to go to the airport tomorrow!" Secretary Liu said.
"Wait a minute? You said who?" Ye Cangtian was stunned, not reacting for a moment.
Secretary Liu explained, "Xu Shian will also go with you, as requested by the leader!"
Ye Cangtian felt a bit of a headache. That guy going with him? Wouldn't that be bringing a burden?
Well, one more person means one more companion, it doesn't matter!
After hanging up the phone, Ye Cangtian remembered that he had forgotten to report about the Dark Association.
Just as he was thinking of calling back, he suddenly heard the sound of a door opening behind him. Tang Xinwan stood at the doorway, looking at him with a serious expression.
"You're leaving?"
She had overheard Ye Cangtian's phone conversation outside the door, which was why she couldn't help but open the door to ask.
Ye Cangtian gave an embarrassed smile, "Yes, the Dragon Group has a mission! I need to go abroad!"
Tang Xinwan knew about his joining the Dragon Group.
Tang Xinwan took a deep breath, her expression complex, "Can you not go?"
"Don't worry, there's no danger. Besides, I have many friends abroad!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and stood up, wanting to hold her hand. He knew she was worried about him!
However, Tang Xinwan slipped her hand out of his, turned her face away, and said expressionlessly, "Since you've already decided, what else can I say? It's getting late, get some rest early!"
With that, she turned and walked out, returning to her room.
Ye Cangtian rubbed his hands awkwardly. He didn't need to guess to know that this girl was angry!
He didn't want to go abroad either! But he had promised Elder Xu that he would complete three missions within a year, and only then would he have a chance to enter the Hidden Group.
Only by entering the Hidden Group could he have a hope of finding clues about the disappearance of Tang Xinwan's parents.