567: Chapter 567: Returning to the Former City 567: Chapter 567: Returning to the Former City It has been a while since I came to this city, Xiang Yu was here for Shen San.

I thought the issue would be resolved quickly, but it turned out to be unexpectedly complicated.

Especially with Zhong Huashan and others, who also involved the enemy of Xiao Xuan, and with Zhong Min’s matters, these were all beyond his expectations.

Xiao Xuan’s arch-enemy hadn’t actually been avenged, Xiang Yu had merely concealed it from him for the time being.

Had Xiao Xuan known, he certainly would have lived in agony every day.

But now, Xiao Xuan had become much more cheerful.

As for Zhong Qin, she had originally planned to ignore Xiang Yu.

However, if she did that, she felt a persistent discomfort in her heart, and eventually their relationship gradually eased a lot.

Xiang Yu had Sun Bo open a large library in the city, managed by Zhong Qin.

In actuality, Zhong Qin was not adept at these matters, so Sun Bo found a specialized person to manage it on her behalf.

The library’s environment was very elegant, and most of the patrons who came to read were intellectuals, which could ensure that she would completely disassociate from the underworld.

Xiang Yu simply wanted Zhong Qin to try and interact more with society, and during her leisure time, to read more books and make some ordinary friends, which would be better for her future growth.

After having breakfast in the morning, Xiang Yu and Xiao Xuan arrived at the training ground in the mountains.

By then, the training had already started.

They hadn’t seen them for two days, and everyone had tanned quite a bit.

Tie Zhuzi, in particular, was overjoyed to see Xiang Yu’s arrival.

“Brother Yu, are you planning to let me leave?”, Tie Zhuzi looked at Xiang Yu with anticipation.

Although it had been only two days, Tie Zhuzi had clearly toughened up considerably, a testament to Wu Jing’s effective training.

At that moment, Wu Jing also came over.

Upon seeing Tie Zhuzi, he said sternly, “Now’s the time for training.

What are you doing here?

Get back to training right away.”

Tie Zhuzi sought support with a glance at Xiang Yu, only to see Xiang Yu smiling without any intention of speaking up.

Reluctantly, Tie Zhuzi returned to his training.

This was somewhat surprising to Xiang Yu; Tie Zhuzi normally listened only to him.

He didn’t pay attention to anyone else, but now he actually obeyed Wu Jing.

“How did you do it?” Xiang Yu said with a smile to Wu Jing.

Speaking of Tie Zhuzi, Wu Jing also appeared quite helpless, gave a wry smile and shook his head, “Brother Yu, you really should take him away sooner rather than later.

This kid is a troublemaker, often inciting others to act up.

I’ve assigned ten people to watch him closely, and if he disobeys, the ten will deal with him.

He’s behaving better today because you’re here.”

It was clear that Wu Jing was troubled by Tie Zhuzi.

Xiang Yu just smiled, patted Wu Jing on the shoulder, and said, “This is also a test for you.”

Xiang Yu spent the morning there, handling some matters before leaving the mountain.

With nothing pressing at hand, Xiang Yu thought about going back to his hometown to have a look.

It had been almost a year since they had left.

He wondered how things were there.

Thinking of returning, Xiang Yu thought of Lan Tingting.

Lan Tingting was managing the logistics; he wondered how she was doing now.

In the afternoon, he and Xiao Xuan took a direct flight back to their hometown.

With Shi Jian in overall control back home, he felt quite at ease.

After the flight, Xiang Yu and Xiao Xuan took a taxi straight to Shi Jian’s office.

It was three in the afternoon by then, and Shi Jian was sitting on a sofa drinking tea, seemingly lost in thought.

When he heard a knock on the door, he said, “Come in.” Upon seeing the two people who entered, he was abruptly startled.

“Holy shit, how come you’re back?” Shi Jian paused for a second and blurted out a curse before leaping up from the sofa, looking at Xiang Yu and the other, he said.

“Don’t get so excited, you look like you’ve seen a ghost,” Xiang Yu smiled and walked over to sit down on the sofa.

“Couldn’t you give a damn call before coming back?

Is this some sort of surprise inspection?” Shi Jian punched Xiang Yu playfully.

Among their brothers, only Shi Jian could joke with Xiang Yu like this.

Shi Jian had watched Xiang Yu climb the ladder step by step, and since both were old friends, there was no need for formality.

After everyone had taken their seats, Shi Jian took out his phone and made several calls.

When he tried to dial another number, he looked at Xiang Yu with a serious face and said, “You should go see Lan Tingting first; she’s been asking about you.”

Xiang Yu just smiled and said, “I’ll go see her tonight.”

Shi Jian glanced at Xiao Xuan, then smiled mysteriously and said, “Then you can go see her tonight.

I won’t disturb your evening activities.”

Xiang Yu clearly understood Shi Jian’s implications, but he just shook his head, smiled, and offered no further explanation; to explain is to cover up.

It wasn’t long until Long Zaitian, Ouyang Xiu, and Zhang Hongbo all arrived.

Zhang Hongbo, in particular, went straight over to Xiao Xuan and hugged him tightly when he saw him.

The two brothers hadn’t seen each other for a long time, and naturally, they missed one another.

Zhang Hongbo let go of Xiao Xuan, looked him over, and then said happily, “Xiao Xuan, you seem to have changed a bit.”

“You’ve grown taller too,” Xiao Xuan replied with a bright smile.

Zhang Hongbo shook his head, laughing, and said, “I’m not talking about that.

I think you’ve become a lot more cheerful and not as cold as before.”

When Zhang Hongbo used to spend time with Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xuan was always gloomy-faced, and that iciness made Zhang Hongbo quite worried.

But now, Xiao Xuan had become much more cheerful, and his face was often lit with smiles.

Xiao Xuan didn’t explain.

There was no need to tell Zhang Hongbo that he had avenged himself and his heart was no longer heavy.

What had been a warm moment became cautious as Zhang Hongbo took Xiao Xuan aside and asked, “Have you ‘grown up’ down there yet?

Have you lost your virginity?”

Although Zhang Hongbo spoke cautiously, everyone there heard him clearly.

Xiao Xuan’s face turned red to the point of purple, while the others burst into laughter.

“Hongbo, don’t you have anything serious to say?

You’re a general manager now, but you still don’t filter your mouth,” Shi Jian teased with a laugh.

Zhang Hongbo was the general manager of their company.

Although he appeared very proper and businesslike usually, he showed his true nature in front of them.

Zhang Hongbo didn’t show any embarrassment, then took Xiao Xuan aside to talk.

“How has everything been with you guys lately?” Xiang Yu asked the group.

After Xiang Yu’s question, the faces of those present showed mixed emotions.

Finally, Shi Jian spoke up, “The situation isn’t very optimistic.

Lately, the underworld has been in chaos.

There’s been some unrest in the city, especially due to a man named Gao Leiming, whose power has been increasing.”

“This man is ruthless and feared by many on the streets; no one dares to provoke him.

I’m afraid he’ll soon have the city under his control.”

Long Zaitian nodded and added, “Indeed, Gao Leiming’s power is growing.

His people came to see me a while ago.”

Hearing this, Xiang Yu’s expression instantly turned cold; regardless of who the other party was, he would never allow anyone to provoke his brothers.

Had Xiang Yu not left for Shen San’s affairs, it would not have been Gao Leiming’s turn to swagger around in this city.

“What did he want from you?” Xiang Yu asked with a serious face.

Seeing Xiang Yu’s stern expression, Long Zaitian quickly said, “Brother Yu, don’t worry, it’s not a big issue.”