131: Chapter 131 Daily Life

In the Central Continent, at a secluded private venue, the sunset dyed the water a warm gold, and the surroundings were filled only with the rustling of the breeze through the reeds and the occasional bird call.

"Brother Lin, you really are lucky! You caught a big fish!"

A gentle yet shrewd-sounding male voice rang out. The middle-aged man speaking was wearing a well-fitting casual outfit and was smiling as he watched Lin Tianxiong pull a powerfully struggling black fish out of the water.

The few middle-aged men and women sitting nearby also began to echo the compliments; without exception, these people were dressed elegantly, clearly not ordinary individuals.

"Boss Lin's physique is no joke, truly impressive."

"Amazing, truly amazing. I haven't been able to catch a single one all day, and I was just wondering what I'd eat tonight."

"..."

Lin Tianxiong's brow relaxed upon hearing their words, and as he reeled in the line, he said, "Hahaha, President Gao and everyone, you are joking. The fish in this river bend are very cunning; it is giving me face by biting the hook."

Gao Qiu-hua sat down naturally on the chair beside him and opened the high-end thermos at his side. He didn't pour tea for himself, but instead poured a cup for Lin Tianxiong: "Brother Lin is too modest. Fishing is like life; patience, vision, and timing are all essential. Just like the son you raised, Lin Fang—that is the real skill. You have caught a true phenomenal son!"

"Third-Party Technology's movements overseas are massive; the money spent daily could buy a large company."

Gao Qiu-hua clicked his tongue in praise: "What amazes me even more is that it has also conquered cancer. To be honest, Brother Lin, my father-in-law went to Switzerland for treatment two days ago, which let me breathe a sigh of relief."

Hearing his son's name, the smile on Lin Tianxiong's face grew deeper, and he took the tea and drank a sip: "Not at all, not at all, it is all his ability. I don't know what that kid is busy with; I haven't seen him in a long time."

"Sigh, indeed..."

Gao Qiu-hua sighed accordingly: "Your son is a man who does great things; being busy is inevitable. The Central Continent has produced such a true dragon, yet we can only see his Shadow in the sky. If he could return to his hometown, who knows how much rain and clouds he could bring."

With that said, the intended message had been revealed.

Lin Tianxiong's smile remained unchanged, "President Gao, just say what you need to say. I am a straightforward person, no beating around the bush."

"Brother Lin is straightforward, so I will be direct."

Gao Qiu-hua's expression was sincere: "I want to invite your son to join our Chamber of Commerce. I assume you've heard of it; the Nanling Chamber of Commerce is the premier chamber in the south of the Central Continent, with members all across the Central Continent!"

"I know that money might not be a big attraction for your son, but what about influence? On this land of the Central Continent, if you really want to do big things, you cannot do without intertwined relationships and resources. The accumulation of the Nanling Chamber of Commerce over the past century is the best platform. Isn't this better than fighting alone overseas, and better for realizing his ambitions?"

Lin Tianxiong: "Then President Gao, just go find him directly. Why find me?"

"Sigh—" Gao Qiu-hua sighed again. "But your son is truly like a dragon that shows its head but not its tail. I really cannot contact him, so I have to ask Brother Lin to help connect us."

"So that is why you came to me? Simple!"

Lin Tianxiong paused, slapped his thigh, and laughed: "This is beneficial for everyone, so that kid definitely won't refuse. President Gao, don't worry, I will definitely convey it to him!"

Hearing this, Gao Qiu-hua and the others were overjoyed, and the atmosphere in the venue immediately became lively.

"Great! Brother Lin, you really have done our Chamber of Commerce a huge favor!" Gao Qiu-hua stood up excitedly and poured tea into Lin Tianxiong's cup again, his tone full of gratitude. "With your word, I am relieved! The Chamber of Commerce will definitely not treat Young Master Lin Fang badly!"

A beautiful woman nearby wearing a Xiangyun silk cheongsam also laughed and echoed: "Yes, Boss Lin, from now on, we are a family of mutual benefit!"

Seeing that it was getting late, Gao Qiu-hua began to arrange the evening banquet.

"Brother Lin, I heard you like to drink Niulanshan, did you know? This is the director of the Niulanshan winery, he specially prepared 50-year-old raw brew for you."

The man immediately stood up, cupped his hands, and laughed: "Boss Lin! Long time, long time! I heard from President Gao that you like this, so I brought some for you to taste today! This wine can't be bought outside; it was brewed by the old masters in the factory according to ancient methods, there are only a few jars left!"

As he spoke, someone brought over an old-fashioned wine jar. After opening it, a rich and mellow aroma of wine instantly filled the air, carrying the charred scent of grain and the aged flavor of time, which immediately made Lin Tianxiong's eyes light up.

"Oh, how embarrassing!" Lin Tianxiong rubbed his hands, his face beaming, clearly having encountered something he loved: "This taste is so authentic!"

Gao Qiu-hua saw this and enthusiastically greeted him: "What is there to be embarrassed about? Fine wine for a bosom friend! Come, come, Brother Lin, we must have a good drink today! The banquet is ready, all river food and farm dishes, just right for this good wine!"

While exchanging toasts, Lin Tianxiong drank until his face was flushed, and he started talking more, calling Gao Qiu-hua and the others brothers, as if they were old friends of many years. A beautiful woman kept pouring wine for him, her eyes filled with flattery and fawning.

One could not tell at all that she was a famous female entrepreneur in the country.

During this time, the Chamber of Commerce members often steered the conversation back to Lin Fang, fishing for any useful bits of information.

Lin Tianxiong looked drunk and slurred his words, but whenever he reached key questions, such as where Lin Fang was or what he was doing, he always laughed it off, using phrases like "That kid is mysterious," "I don't understand his stuff," or "He's just busy with nothing" to brush it off, and then would raise his glass to toast.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food.

Lin Tianxiong was heavily drunk and swayed when he stood up. "Can't do it, can't do it, I'm done. President Gao, everyone, I am very happy today, but I have to go back..."

Gao Qiu-hua hurriedly stood up to support him: "Brother Lin, just stay the night here."

"No... no need!" Lin Tianxiong waved his hand, pointing at the two tower-like bodyguards and the driver behind him: "They will take me back."

Gao Qiu-hua: ...

The murderous aura in the eyes of those two made Gao Qiu-hua choke on his words of persuasion. From the very beginning, they had never left Lin Tianxiong's side.

Where did he find these bodyguards? Compared to them, his own bodyguards were like little chicks, and he didn't even dare to use any tricks.

After Lin Tianxiong left, Gao Qiu-hua's eyes became obscure. The room, which had been relatively lively, immediately quieted down, and another round of discussion began.

Yet all of this was captured by a deeply hidden camera on the ceiling beam, which Gao Qiu-hua had installed himself when this private villa was built.

—

"Son, uh... there's someone called something-something, *hiccup*... that thing, I reckon it's useless, so I rejected it for you..."

Lin Fang, who had returned from the Pacific Rim to the underground space, was speechless listening to the voice message sent by Lin Tianxiong. "Xiao Hei, is this my dad's daily life?"

Beautiful women by his side, eating and taking gifts.

In comparison, Lin Fang had a complicated expression as he listened to the movements outside, thinking about the life he lived underground.

Outside, the construction module was dismantling the shattered Pacific Rim Base, selecting useful things.

Xiao Hei chuckled: "This kind of thing happens often. They can't find the boss, so they can only try to connect through the boss's father."

"But in the boss's eyes, they are all nothing."

Lin Fang frowned at the screen: "What's the background of the car following my dad?"

"It's the people arranged by the Central Continent official to monitor and protect the boss's father. After the boss decided to build the Ruang Island overseas Base, this situation began."