Chapter 1983: Chapter 1985: The War God King Has Your Back!
"Wife, I’m just going to have some tea here, you go and meet some people. It will be helpful for business in the future."
Xiao Chen laughed, "In today’s world, you can’t do business without making some connections with these martial artists."
"Alright."
Jiang Meng was a strong woman, and she wasn’t afraid of much.
With Ren Jing accompanying her, Xiao Chen felt at ease.
So he sat down at a table with Liu Xin, Ning Xia, Old Master Jiang, and the two children to chat.
They came today just to broaden their horizons.
Liu Xin and the others wanted a glimpse of the War God King.
Xiao Chen couldn’t help but laugh internally; the War God King was sitting right in front of them, yet they were eager to see a masked impostor.
It was somewhat amusing.
More and more people were arriving.
This included some martial artist families and organizations.
And every one of them brought gifts.
Judging by their expressions, each gift was valuable.
"Xiao Chen, I’ve just realized something: we came empty-handed, but everyone else brought gifts and they seem pretty expensive."
Liu Xin looked at Xiao Chen and said, "Aren’t we being a bit rude?"
"Yeah, logically speaking, when we attend a banquet, we should bring gifts. The War God King has just pacified the Sun Country; he’s done a great service for the country and protected us.
If it weren’t for him, with tens of thousands of Sun Country soldiers invading, we’d all be in trouble.
Giving gifts is quite normal."
Old Master Jiang also chimed in.
"Not bringing a gift is actually the right thing to do."
Xiao Chen said with a smile, "If it were just between relatives, giving gifts wouldn’t be much, but who is the War God King? He’s a role model for the whole Dragon Country.
How could he accept gifts? What would that make him?
So don’t worry, those people who brought gifts will actually end up displeasing the War God King."
"Really?"
Liu Xin asked skeptically.
"Think about it, Mom. Who is the War God King? He lacks for nothing, so why would he care about these gifts, which might even tarnish his reputation.
These people giving gifts aren’t doing him any favors; they’re harming him."
Xiao Chen nodded and said, "Just wait and see, none of them will be able to deliver their gifts inside."
"Xiao War God, what you’re saying is that our gifts are just a token of respect, while you don’t bring any gift at all. It’s like you don’t care about the War God King."
The King of Qin from the Western Qin Ancient Clan approached, smiling as he spoke.
"Ha ha, I know the War God King better than you do. I say he doesn’t like receiving gifts, so he definitely doesn’t like it. Just wait and see."
Xiao Chen looked at the King of Qin and replied.
Currently, this person looked down on him, but since he hadn’t done anything harmful, Xiao Chen was too lazy to bother.
"Everyone, please quiet down!"
At this moment, Uncle Zhong came out.
As the butler of the War God King Mansion.
The moment he spoke, his intimidating aura stunned everyone.
"At least a King level!"
"No, definitely Emperor level!"
The crowd was buzzing, all amazed. If the War God King’s butler was an Emperor, then just how terrifying could the War God King be?
Liu Xin and the others were bursting with excitement, eagerly waiting for the War God King to appear.
"Xiao Chen, is it really okay not to bring a gift? I’m a bit worried that if we get kicked out later, it’ll be embarrassing."
Liu Xin expressed her concern.
"Mom, trust me, it’ll be fine. I said before, I used to be close with the War God King. Even if it’s in the past, his character shouldn’t have changed."
Xiao Chen said.
The Prefect of the Long Residence looked at Uncle Zhong and asked, "Dear Butler, when will the War God King make his appearance?"
Uncle Zhong smiled and said, "Don’t you know? The War God King has been at the venue for a while now, observing your every move.
But due to his confidential status, he can’t reveal himself to you, and we apologize for that.
In the future, please continue supporting the Dragon City Martial Arts Academy."
Uncle Zhong’s words caused a commotion.
People looked at each other, puzzled, as there were many unfamiliar faces; no one knew who the War God King actually was.
Uncle Zhong smiled faintly and said, "There’s no need to search. You won’t find him, and even if you did, he wouldn’t acknowledge you.
Today’s a celebration banquet, so feel free to share your thoughts with me.
He will hear them."
The Prefect of the Long Residence smiled and said, "Our Long Residence has brought a small gift for the War God King: a pair of Ming Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain!"
"The Yuan Family knows the War God King likes ancient weapons, so we present a pair of divine weapons from the Song Dynasty."
"The Western Qin Ancient Clan offers an ancient elixir, wishing the War God King longevity!"
"The Southern Chu Ancient Clan presents an old painting by Tang Bohu, hoping you’ll accept it with a smile!"
...
Uncle Zhong asked them to make requests.
Instead, the people at the scene misunderstood, each frantically giving gifts.
The gifts everyone brought were truly astonishing.
Very expensive.
Hearing those gifts, Jiang Meng was stunned.
She regretted it a bit, as this was their only chance to connect with the War God King, yet they missed it.
What worried her most was whether they’d be resented by the War God King for not bringing gifts.
Uncle Zhong’s expression instantly turned sour, and a terrifying aura erupted again.
It swept through the whole venue.
Everyone felt as if an enormous mountain was pressing down on them, leaving them breathless.
"Outrageous!"
Uncle Zhong yelled in anger, "I asked you to propose conditions on managing Dragon City, how to develop the Dragon City Martial Arts Academy, and this is what you’re doing?
Giving gifts?
Do you see the War God King as a beggar?
You’re trying to harm him?
This is why the War God King won’t meet you directly.
If someone knew his true identity, they might even try to bribe his family.
Shameful!"
"No, no, dear Butler, you’ve misunderstood, really misunderstood. We didn’t mean it, truly we didn’t."
The crowd was terrified.
They realized now.
The War God King invited them because he respected them and wanted to be close to the people, not to accept their gifts.
"I don’t care what you meant, but I don’t want this happening again. Using sugar-coated artillery shells against the War God King?
You’re making a huge mistake.
As long as you’re in Dragon City, Dragon Country, stop this nonsense."
Uncle Zhong said mercilessly.
Then he looked over at Xiao Chen and his group, "I noticed some people didn’t bring gifts, was it you?"
Xiao Chen stood up and smiled, "Yes, we didn’t bring gifts.
Gifts, for the War God King, are an insult. When I was the War God, I hated these things, and I’m sure the War God King feels the same."
"Good, very good, the Xiao Family behaved well, the War God King will keep an eye on you. He also mentioned that although the times have changed, what we need to do hasn’t.
The Xinmeng Group is a pillar industry of Dragon City, a major taxpayer, so keep up the good work.
The War God King has your back."
Uncle Zhong said.
Everyone was envious.
Just moments ago, some were mocking Xiao Chen for being outdated.
But now, it seems that outdated experience is quite useful indeed.
