Chapter 1925 - 1927: Could It Be a Hongmen Banquet?

Chapter 1925: Chapter 1927: Could It Be a Hongmen Banquet?

Xuntian Escort Agency

Yang Ming was sent over by his mother, and he came with a task.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, his brothers greeted him.

"Store Manager."

"Store Manager."

"..."

"..."

Yang Ming replied to each one and then asked, "Is Head Escort Master Wang here?"

"Store Manager, the Head Escort Master is inside. Store Manager, I think there’s something I should tell you." One of the brothers spoke up.

"What is it?" Yang Ming asked.

"This afternoon, your mother came over; it seemed she was here to settle accounts with the Head Escort Master because of your sister’s matter. After she left, the Head Escort Master was in a poor mood. Apparently, he was criticized quite harshly by your mother, and then he sparred with the brothers until just now. He’s likely exhausted."

The brother summarized the afternoon’s events in a few words.

Yang Ming nodded, noticing that the brothers seemed quite tired too, likely from sparring with Wang Kui. So he said, "Everyone should go and rest."

"Alright, Store Manager."

The brothers went off to rest, and Yang Ming walked toward the house.

Wang Kui had just rested for a moment when he heard voices from the courtyard. He knew Yang Ming had arrived, so he got up, and the two met at the door.

Wang Kui greeted, "Store Manager."

"Brother Wang, let’s go inside to talk."

Yang Ming deliberately observed Wang Kui’s expression, which indeed seemed low in spirits, causing him some confusion. Although the brothers mentioned his mother had come and reprimanded Wang Kui, Yang Ming couldn’t believe it.

He knew his mother’s personality best; she was very gentle. Even if she came over, she wouldn’t trouble Wang Kui, let alone admonish him. But since the brothers said so, he couldn’t ignore it.

So he said, "Brother Wang, my mother mentioned she came over this afternoon and saw you?"

"Yes." Wang Kui pursed his lips and spoke.

He still hadn’t figured out how to handle the matter, feeling chaotic inside and hadn’t expected Yang Ming to come.

"Brother Wang, regarding my sister, don’t take it to heart. My mother didn’t mean to blame you; she’s just overly concerned about my sister." Yang Ming explained.

But Wang Kui said, "No, Aunt was right; I didn’t think it through thoroughly."

Such words stunned Yang Ming. Did his mother really chastise Wang Kui? How could that be possible?

So he asked, "What exactly did my mother say?"

Seeing that Yang Ming genuinely didn’t know, Wang Kui didn’t want to dwell on the matter, so he changed the subject quickly, "Nothing much. Store Manager, is there a reason you’ve come at this time?"

Seeing Wang Kui was unwilling to talk about it, Yang Ming didn’t press further and explained his purpose, "My mother wants to thank you and invites you to our home for dinner tomorrow evening."

This took Wang Kui by surprise. Why the sudden invitation for dinner? Was it a Hongmen Banquet?

"Don’t overthink. It’s about the help you gave my sister in Lin County before; the family wants to thank you. Anyway, there’s not much going on at the Escort Agency these days; just come home with me tomorrow evening."

"Alright!"

Wang Kui nodded in agreement, regardless of what kind of banquet it might be. Since the Store Manager had spoken, even if he was reluctant, he had to brace himself and go.

"Tomorrow, wait for me at the escort agency; I’ll come over after my lessons."

"Store Manager, how about I pick you up at the academy gate instead, so you don’t have to come by here?"

"That’s fine too."

Thus, the two made their arrangement.