<strong>Chapter 1083: Chapter 1077: Scheming</strong>


    Jiangnan Restaurant is a very famous establishment in Suzhou City. It’s said that the head chef once cooked for state banquets and waster recruited to Jiangnan Restaurant as the head chef. Although he doesn’t work often, the lead chefs at the restaurant are his disciples, inheriting his true skills, making Jiangnan Restaurant a renowned culinary establishment.


    By the time Lu Tianxing drove to Jiangnan Restaurant, it had been over half an hour. It was the peak dining time, and the entire restaurant was exceptionally busy; the hall was almost packed, with a constant hum of chatter.


    Just as Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing got out of the car, a waiter in the restaurant’s uniform immediately approached them: “Are you Mr. Lu and Miss Bai?”


    “You recognize me?” Lu Tianxing looked at the waiter in front of him, puzzled.


    “No, I don’t.”


    The waiter shook his head honestly and said: “Young Master Liang instructed me to wait here. He told me if a handsome man and a gorgeous woman show up, then they are the people he’s waiting for.”


    “I see.”


    Lu Tianxing suddenly understood and said with a smile, “We’re the ones you’re waiting for. Where’s Liang Shidao’s room?”


    “Young Master Liang is in a room upstairs. Please follow me.”


    The waiter made a gesture of invitation, leading the way. Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing exchanged a nce and followed the waiter toward the private rooms on the second floor of Jiangnan Restaurant.


    The two followed the waiter, arriving at a private room on the second floor. The waiter lightly knocked on the door.


    Soon, the door was opened, and Liang Shidao appeared before Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing. Liang Shidao looked much the same as he did yesterday, with a gentle smile that never left his face, making one feel a bit of goodwill.


    Looking at Liang Shidao, Lu Tianxing almost doubted that Liang Shidao was secretly scheming against him; he seemed like the kind of friend who would risk everything for a brother.


    Seeing Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, Liang Shidao’s smile widened: “Brother Lu, sister-inw, you finally made it. Come in quickly, I’ve already ordered the dishes—all of them are the restaurant’s specialties, and they were made by the real head chef, not the apprentices. If you don’t like them, I’ll have him make new ones for you.”


    While speaking, Liang Shidao motioned for Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing to enter the room, then said to the waiter on the side: “Inform the kitchen we can start serving the dishes now.”


    “Yes, Young Master Liang, please wait a moment.”


    The waiter nodded respectfully and turned to head downstairs.


    The three sat in the private room, and Liang Shidao looked at Lu Tianxing and said: “Brother Lu, is sister-inw doing okay afterst night?”


    “She’s fine. By the way, Mr. Liang, howe you have time to invite us for dinner tonight?” Lu Tianxing asked with a smile.


    “One must make time to have dinner with friends.”


    Liang Shidaoughed heartily, looking at Lu Tianxing: “Brother Lu, I heard today that Elder Zhou, along with Zhou Sihao and Zhou Siyu, went to apologize to you. They didn’t trouble you, did they?”


    “No, we had a very pleasant conversation. He even had Zhou Sihao apologize to me and invited me to his Zhou family home. But I refused since I nned to apany Zhiqing to the Suzhou Gardens today.” Lu Tianxing said lightly.


    Upon hearing this, Liang Shidao slightly furrowed his brow and said, seemingly unintentionally: “Brother Lu, ording to what you said, you should be careful. I’ve been in Suzhou for many years, and I’ve never seen the Zhou family bow to anyone. They are most skilled at enduring; some families have suffered at the hands of the Zhou family. On the surface, they seem to yield, but they’re stabbing you in the back. Brother Lu, you’d better be careful.”


    Liang Shidao’s expression was very sincere, making it seem like he genuinely cared about you.


    “What’s there to worry about.”


    Lu Tianxing said indifferently: “There are plenty who want to plot against me from the shadows. The Wang family once tried to scheme against me, and they ultimately disappeared from Beijing forever. I don’t mind making the Zhou family the second Wang family, don’t you think, Mr. Liang?”


    Liang Shidao smiled faintly, his expression unchanged: “Of course, Brother Lu, I can assure you, I, Liang Shidao, will always be your friend and never stab you in the back.”


    At this moment, the door suddenly knocked again, and a row of waitresses in cheongsams entered, carrying trays with dishes and cing them one by one on the table, immediately filling the air with a rich aroma.


    “Brother Lu, would you like some wine? This is the most famous wine here at Jiangnan Restaurant, called Qingquan Wine, made from mountain streams and has a very nice taste.” After the waitresses left, Liang Shidao picked up a bottle of wine from the table and said to Lu Tianxing.


    “Sure, no problem. But Mr. Liang, are you sure? If you get drunk, I won’t be responsible for taking you home.”


    “Hahaha, Brother Lu, does this mean your drinking capacity is pretty good? Then I must see for myself today.”


    “Bring it on, I, Lu Tianxing, have never been afraid of anyone.”


    As Lu Tianxing and Liang Shidao started drinking, the atmosphere in the private room became more lively. Bai Zhiqing did not join them, quietly watching as Lu Tianxing and Liang Shidao chatted while drinking.


    “Brother Lu, are you really nning to enter the Lu Family this time?” Liang Shidao took a sip of wine and looked at Lu Tianxing.


    “Mr. Liang, why do you ask this all of a sudden?”


    “Sigh, Brother Lu, it’s not that I’m discouraging you as a brother, but if you want to enter the Lu Family, it will be extremely difficult.” Liang Shidao sighed lightly.


    “Hmph, does someone in the Lu Family think they can surpass me?” Lu Tianxing scoffed arrogantly.


    “Brother Lu, have you forgotten about the Suzhou Four Young Masters? Lu Haoyue from the Lu Family is the top of the four. I’m not belittling myself, but in the eyes of Lu Haoyue, I’m nothing. It’s said he’s already broken through to the Mythical Realm, the appointed sessor of the Lu Family. Born in the same era as him, I suddenly feel a bit pathetic.”


    Liang Shidao sighed, poured himself another drink, and downed it in one go, seemingly trying to drown his sorrows.


    “What’s so special about Lu Haoyue, Mr. Liang, do you have a way to introduce me to him? I want to see if he really has three heads and six arms.”


    “Brother Lu, you want to meet Lu Haoyue?”


    “Of course.”


    Lu Tianxing nodded and said: “Mr. Liang, you said it’s a tragedy to be born in the same generation as him. I want to see if he’s a man or a god, whether he has three heads and six arms.”


    Lu Tianxing looked at Liang Shidao. Some of Liang Shidao’s words were both true and false. Of course, Lu Tianxing wouldn’t expose him. Liang Shidao wanted him and Lu Haoyue to meet, and he also wanted to meet Lu Haoyue.


    “Alright then, after dinner, I’ll take you to meet Lu Haoyue. As usual, he should be at that ce.”


    Liang Shidao paused for a moment, looked at Lu Tianxing with a serious expression and said: “But, once you meet Lu Haoyue, I hope Brother Lu won’t act rashly since he’s the next Family Head of the Lu Family.”


    “Mr. Liang, don’t worry, I know my limits. The Lu Family’s elite, I really want to see if they’re as legendary as they say, that every generation produces a talented prodigy.”