?250: Chapter 250: The Final Farewell Lunch   250: Chapter 250: The Final Farewell Lunch                                   Xiang Yu spoke at length with Commander Cao on the phone, reporting some recent developments.


    Commander Cao, however, had only one thing to say: he trusted Xiang Yu to handle everything.


    After hanging up, Xiang Yu couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something off about Commander Cao.


    He couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong, just that something didn’t sit right with him.


    In the end, he just shrugged it off, thinking he was probably being paranoidtely.


    The incident today had blown up in a big way.


    Although they had dealt with the Japanese man on hand, there was definitely a lot to be done afterward.


    But he had left all that to Commander Cao, so he didn’t need to worry.


    When Xiang Yu returned to the guild hall it was already two o’clock in the morning.


    Tie Zhuzi and the others rxed only after they saw Xiang Yue back, and then they all went to rest.


    The next morning, Xiang Yu was still in his sleep when a ringing phone woke him up, it was Wu Jing calling.


    “Bro Yu, we’ve picked a location for our textile factory, and construction has started.


    We estimate production can begin in three weeks,” Wu Jing said excitedly.


    Wu Jing didn’t take part inst night’s events and naturally was unaware of what had happened on this end.


    “Got it,” Xiang Yu repliednguidly.


    “Bro Yu, what’s wrong with you, why do you sound so listless?” Wu Jing asked, puzzled.


    “Nonsense, you woke me up early in the morning, how can I be energetic?” Xiang Yu repliednguidly.


    Wu Jing was speechless for a moment, then coughed and said, “Bro Yu, it’s actually half past eleven in the afternoon now.”


    Upon hearing it was already half-past eleven, Xiang Yu was surprised at how much he had slept.


    It was a good thing Long Wu wasn’t here, for she would have definitely gotten him up much earlier.


    After hanging up the phone, Xiang Yu had no more desire to sleep and got dressed and went downstairs.


    At that time, Shi Jian and Tie Zhuzi were discussing something heatedly.


    “Bro Yu, you’re finally awake.” Before Shi Jian could speak, Tie Zhuzi quickly said, “This morning, the police sealed off the cave and also found the vi where the Japanese were staying.


    It was all blocked off.


    But not long after they did, a military unit arrived, it seemed to be the People’s Liberation Army.


    Then the PLA took over the blockade from the police.”


    Tie Zhuzi was shocked by this development and wanted to immediately inform Xiang Yu, but Xiang Yu showed no reaction, as if he’d already known.


    “It doesn’t matter who takes over, as long as they don’t trace it back to us, it’s fine,” Xiang Yu said nonchntly.


    “There’s one more thing.” Shi Jian looked at Xiang Yu worriedly and said, “Some people from the military suddenly want to buy that piece ofnd, offering to give us some symbolicpensation.”


    Xiang Yu nodded.


    He had expected this; with important resources in thend, the state would surely not stand by idly.


    “We can’t give it to them too easily.


    Sell it to them for two hundred million, and that’s only because they’re from the military,” Xiang Yu said.


    Shi Jian naturally had no objections and left with a smile.


    With the Japanese dealt with, there wasn’t much for Xiang Yu and his group to do for the time being.


    Xiang Yu then went to the logistics center, as it had been a long time since hisst visit.


    When Lan Tingting saw Xiang Yu, she was full ofints about him noting to see her.


    Xiang Yu didn’t offer much of an exnation, merely smiling it off,


    For lunch, Lan Tingting cooked for Xiang Yu herself.


    Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan naturally didn’t interrupt Xiang Yu’s moment with her, so they went to a small restaurant outside and casually had something to eat.


    Sitting with Lan Tingting, she had an endless stream of things to talk about.


    This included business matters, recent events at the logistics center, where she seemed more like a joyous little princess in her chair.


    She used to worry that Xiang Yu would like Ning Xiaolu, but now that Xiaolu had left, she began to show her affection for Xiang Yu boldly, though she didn’t say it, her expression made it obvious.


    “Why are you looking at me?


    Is there a flower on my face?” Xiang Yu said while eating.


    “No reason, just that you’re good-looking,” Lan Tingting said with a fanatical look, then propped her chin with her hands and watched Xiang Yu eat.


    Xiang Yu was somewhat speechless and could only continue to eat his meal.


    He had to admit, Lan Tingting’s cooking skills were quite superb,parable to Long Wu’s.


    In fact, he really enjoyed this kind of life—peaceful, simple, and with a homely vor.


    It was just that he knew such a life was a luxury for him.


    “Xiang Yu, do you like me?” Lan Tingting finally mustered the courage to ask.


    She had held this question in her heart for a long time, and today, she finally managed to speak it out.


    “Of course, I like you.


    Tingting, look at how beautiful you are and how delicious your cooking is—who wouldn’t like you?” Xiang Yuughed heartily and then continued with his meal.


    Lan Tingting hit Xiang Yu somewhat angrily, “Stop joking around; I’m asking you a serious question.”


    “What I said is serious.


    I’m a person with serious intentions,” Xiang Yu chuckled with a nonchnt look, hardly appearing to be someone with serious intentions.


    “You’re so annoying, Xiang Yu, you don’t understand what I mean at all,” Lan Tingting said and twisted his arm.


    Xiang Yu’s face twisted with an exaggerated expression as if he was about to die of pain.


    Seeing this, Lan Tingting quickly let go, thinking she might have actually hurt him.


    “Does it hurt?


    I’m sorry,” Lan Tingting hurriedly apologized.


    “Just kidding with you,” Xiang Yu suddenly chuckled.


    “You…” Lan Tingting red at him and was rendered speechless.


    But with this fuss, the words she had been struggling to say were forgotten.


    Xiang Yu, on the other hand, kept his head down and swept through the food like a whirlwind, leaving nothing but an empty te.


    He remarked with his appetite still unsatisfied, “Although I didn’t eat my fill, it was alright.”


    “You…


    Are you a starving ghost reborn or what?” Lan Tingting naturally knew Xiang Yu was full but was still a little shocked by his appetite.


    The amount he’d eaten would have been enough for her for two days, yet he finished it all in one meal.


    After filling himself up, Xiang Yu patted his belly, stood up, and burped, “I’m full.


    It’s time to head back for a nap.”


    “Why don’t you rest here this afternoon?” Lan Tingting asked, trying to keep him there.


    “Why, you want to take advantage of me?” Xiang Yu replied with a cheeky nce at Lan Tingting.


    Lan Tingting was so exasperated by Xiang Yu, she had wanted to have a good chat with him and express her feelings, but he had ruined the atmosphere.


    “Just drop dead.


    Don’te back here,” Lan Tingting said irritably.


    Only then did Xiang Yu chuckle, stretchedzily, and said, “Tingting, you’re not getting any younger, you should hurry up and find someone to marry.


    I might have to leave for a while soon.


    When I get back, I want to see who’s the lucky guy to marry you.


    But I won’t agree if he’s not handsome.”


    After saying that, he smiled and walked out.


    Lan Tingting stood there in a daze, savoring Xiang Yu’s words.


    He was not unaware of her feelings, he just hadn’t said anything until now.


    Was this a rejection?


    “He’s leaving for a while, but where is he going?” Lan Tingting suddenly thought of this and hurried out, only to see Xiang Yu walking down the stairs and getting into a car…