Rum Grand Hotel.
Wei Tianbao sat on the soft sofa, elegantly wiped the milk from his lips, and waved a hand. "Eat fewer spicy foods. A little too much internal heat."
"Understood," the maid replied, then quietly withdrew.
In the spacious sitting room of the suite, De Cai stood bent slightly at the waist, awaiting instructions.
Wei Tianbao rested his chin on his hand and pondered for a long while. "Keep an eye on those two's movements today. After the Small Secret Realm opens tonight, let them go in first. There's no hurry for us to enter. The contest here has only just begun. For now, keep the kings apart and build up our strength."
"Yes." De Cai slowly nodded.
"Has he returned?" Wei Tianbao suddenly asked.
"He just returned. He's in my room," De Cai replied.
"I'll go see him alone."
Wei Tianbao rose and walked slowly into De Cai's room, his big belly sticking out.
The room was brightly lit. A man who had been curiously examining the furnishings immediately approached when he saw Wei Tianbao enter. He respectfully dropped to both knees and called softly, "Master!"
"Get up." Wei Tianbao nodded slightly, sat down on the sofa, and began talking with him.
A little after six that evening.
The New Year's Watchers had booked the entire Blessings Abound Teahouse, with six or seven hundred people inside and out. Brother Yao wasn't stingy, though. He kept his word: no matter how many brothers came to the gathering, the four of them would foot tonight's bill.
Even if he had said that through gritted teeth...
The last time Ren Ye had experienced anything this lively had been a group activity in prison over the New Year. For a moment, he was filled with emotion and nearly found himself