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Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Private Room?
"Alright, dear guest, please give me a moment."
The waiter nodded and immediately went downstairs to notify the kitchen.
"Lin Feng, what are your plans for the future?" Lin Panghu poured a cup of tea for Lin Feng and asked.
"You don’t know, but you, my boy, are now the rising star of the Lin Family. I hear my grandfather talking about you so much that I’m getting calluses on my ears, and to someone who doesn’t know better, they might think you’re his grandson."
Lin Panghu muttered.
Lin Feng chuckled and said honestly, "I plan to go to the Imperial City and join the service under Iron Spear Divine Marquis."
"Imperial City?"
Lin Panghu found it quite far and immediately lost interest, "I, the chubby one, don’t have such big ambitions. Thoughts of becoming a Divine Marquis or prince are too far-fetched for me. I just dream of one day opening a tavern, being a humble shopkeeper, and living a carefree life."
Lin Feng didn’t say much to that, as everyone has their own aspirations.
"Waiter, bring me the Heavenly Pavilion!"
A young voice came from outside the private room.
"Sorry, young master, the Emperor Pavilion is not available."
"Unavailable?" The young man sounded surprised.
"Forget it, Hua Gang, as long as we have somewhere to sit and eat, it doesn’t matter if it’s the Heavenly Pavilion or not," a young girl said.
"Alright, Afar, you don’t know how often this tavern is packed. Forget about getting a seat on the second floor; even the first floor is hard to secure. There are even brokers who come in early in the morning just to grab a spot and then sell it at a high price," the young man added.
"Really? But Hua Gang, won’t we..."
The girl’s worried words were cut off by the young man.
"Don’t worry, who do you think I, Hua Gang, am? I’ve been here countless times, at least eighty if not a hundred. I’m well acquainted with the manager here. The second floor even has a private room reserved for me. Even though it’s not the so-called Heavenly Pavilion, it’s still a nice spot. Right, Hua Mu, you take Afar to private room number 8, I’ll go and notify the manager."
"Got it, Hua Gang,"
With that, the sound of footsteps descending the stairs could be heard.
Inside the private room, Lin Feng and Lin Panghu heard everything clearly. "Hua Gang? That kid from the Hua Family?"
Lin Feng nodded, "Probably."
His gaze fell on a wooden plaque hanging on the distant wall, with the number eight inscribed on it.
Lin Feng thought to himself, what a coincidence, isn’t this the same number 8 private room reserved for that Hua Gang?
"Sister Afar, this is room number 8, Hua Gang’s reserved room."
As he spoke, the door swung open, and they were taken aback, Lin Feng saw two teenagers, a boy and a girl standing outside the room. The girl looked quite cute, around sixteen, with double braids.
"Hua Mu, there are people in this room," the girl said puzzled.
Hua Mu double-checked and indeed, it was room number 8. Seeing Lin Panghu and Lin Feng, who both appeared dignified, he felt a bit intimidated. Although he was a disciple of the Hua Family, he was from a distant branch and only got to visit the main family through Afar, who was from his village and had caught the young master Hua Gang’s eye, allowing him to tag along for visits.
Thus, he wasn’t familiar with Lin Panghu and Lin Feng, only knowing that these two might be from a significant background, but he wasn’t too concerned since the Hua Family was a major clan in the city.
"Gentlemen, this is my elder brother Hua Gang’s reserved private room. Could it be that you are in the wrong place?"
Hua Mu puffed up his chest, believing that if these two were indeed residents of Boyang City, they would definitely recognize the name of Hua Gang, the top talent of the Hua Family, only second to Lin Zihua from the Lin Family.
"Oh? So it is that Hua Gang."
Lin Panghu was slightly startled and then chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Hua Mu felt relieved that they recognized him.
"Since you both know of him, maybe you should give up the seats?"
Hua Mu suggested.
Lin Panghu glanced at Lin Feng who continued to sip his tea, heard what was said, and remarked, "Reserved private room? I don’t have a reserved room at Fuman Building, why should Hua Gang have one? Is Fuman Building perhaps owned by the Hua Family?"
Hearing this, Hua Mu didn’t think much and just scoffed, "This young man, my Hua Gang is the top talent of the Hua Family; having a reserved room here isn’t much, is it? Besides, who are you to compare with our Hua Gang?"
At this, Lin Panghu burst into laughter, pointing at Lin Feng, and said with a grin, "You say he can’t compare with your Hua Gang, do you even know who he is?"
"Who then? What, is he Lin Zihua himself?" Hua Mu rolled his eyes sarcastically.
"Not Lin Zihua, but he’s Lin Feng. Lin Feng, do you know him?" Lin Panghu said with a mocking smile.
"Lin Feng?"
Hua Mu was taken aback, then scoffed disdainfully, "Who gives a damn who you are? Even if you were a wasp, I wouldn’t be scared. Unless you’re Lin Zihua, every other Lin family disciple should vacate this room. From what I hear, you both must be from the Lin Family. I’m already giving you enough face by speaking politely. Let me tell you, if my Hua Gang brother were here, he wouldn’t be this nice."
"What’s going on? Can’t we have a peaceful meal? Your job was to bring Sister Afar in here to sit down, why haven’t you done it yet?"
Just then, an impatient voice of a young man came from afar.
"Hua Gang, there’s a small issue, there are already people in your reserved room."
Hua Mu quickly aligned himself with the primary authority, speaking cautiously.
People already there?
Hua Gang was stunned for a moment. Truthfully, this wasn’t actually his reserved room, but since he visited often and always asked for room number 8, he assumed it was his.
Right now, with Afar right there, he wanted to show off his influence, but unexpectedly, the room was already occupied.
But having bragged so much, he had no choice but to continue his facade. After all, he was a notable figure in Boyang City and surely giving the other party some money would make them give up the spots and save face for him.
"Yes, Hua Gang, it seems there are two Lin family disciples here. I asked if one was Lin Zihua, they said his name is Lin Feng. Hua Gang, isn’t that funny? What is a Lin Feng compared to you, Hua Gang, the top talent of the Hua Family..."
Smack!
Before Hua Mu could finish flattering, he was slapped away.
He covered his face, utterly confused why Hua Gang would hit him, but a moment later, he widened his eyes in astonishment.
