Free Web NovelChapter 365: Chapter 365 Preparing Gifts
"I agree to dissolve the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association!"
"I agree as well! I’m quitting the association right now!"
"I also represent all the companies I introduced, and we’re willing to leave the association!"
As soon as Wang Hao finished speaking, in the blink of an eye, Cheng Yin’s one-man-founded Traditional Chinese Medicine Association instantly crumbled, leaving Cheng Yin all alone.
This time, Cheng Yin was utterly defeated.
"What a rabble!"
Cheng Yin swept an angry gaze over all the traditional Chinese medicine purchasers in the room before turning and leaving the banquet hall.
He felt that his impromptu decision to attend this banquet was the most erroneous decision he had made since returning to Zao City. freewebnovel.cσ๓
After Cheng Yin left, the banquet hall instantly fell into silence.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what just transpired was merely a minor interlude; please, let it not affect everyone’s refined pleasure!"
Wen Yonglin certainly didn’t want the banquet he had painstakingly organized to end up cold and dreary, so he quickly raised his glass to everyone and said.
"I hope everyone enjoys their food and drink tonight, and if anyone is interested in getting to know Mr. Wang Hao, I can help make the introduction!"
At the mention of Wang Hao, the entire banquet hall immediately buzzed with excitement again.
In an instant, Wang Hao became the focus of the entire banquet hall, while the traditional Chinese medicine purchasers could only watch enviously as Wang Hao and other magnates chatted amiably.
They were treated with indifference, which made them deeply regret their previous actions.
"Wang Hao, what secrets are you still hiding that we don’t know about? How come even Old Wei has invited you over to his home for tea?"
Wen Xiaowei whispered to Wang Hao standing beside her.
"I’ve heard that not just anyone can visit Old Wei’s home!"
Though not everyone could visit Old Wei’s home, and only those who had been there knew the particulars, Wen Xiaowei had only heard about it.
But Wen Xiaowei meant that it was quite rare for Wang Hao to receive an invitation from Old Wei!
"To tell you the truth, I’m still wondering if all of this is a dream. I don’t even know Old Wei, so why would he want to see me?"
Wang Hao paused before continuing.
"Did I offend him somehow, or did he overhear me saying something bad about him?"
Wen Xiaowei was startled by his words, but she also thought it was a possibility.
If Wang Hao had indeed offended Old Wei, then the outlook for Wang Hao’s visit to Old Wei’s home was more grim than bright.
"Stop speculating, everyone. If you had offended Old Wei, you probably would have disappeared from this world a long time ago, still being able to attend a banquet so leisurely?"
Wen Yonglin joined them, chuckling, as if he knew something.
"Uncle Wen, do you know something? Tell me, how did Old Wei come to know of me? What does he want with me this time?"
Wang Hao asked earnestly.
"Won’t you know everything after meeting Old Wei tomorrow?"
Wen Yonglin still said nothing.
"Grandpa, give us a hint!"
Wen Xiaowei also tried to fish for information on behalf of Wang Hao.
"They say women are fickle; you’re taking Wang Hao’s side so quickly. If you get married off, won’t you end up selling out your own grandfather?"
Wen Yonglin pretended to be angry as he spoke.
"What are you saying, Grandpa? Humph, I’m not talking to you anymore!"
Wen Xiaowei, her face reddening, ran off angrily.
"Uncle Wen, give me just a small hint, otherwise I’ll be on tenterhooks when I go there tomorrow!"
Wang Hao wasn’t truly afraid, just very curious about why Old Wei insisted on seeing him.
"The moment you see Old Wei tomorrow, I guarantee you’ll understand everything. The point now is to leave you in suspense, to keep you up at night!"
Wen Yonglin smirked mysteriously, then walked off to chat and drink with a few old friends.
The more Wen Yonglin said, the more it piqued Wang Hao’s curiosity.
"Wang Hao, you’re really impressive!"
All that had just transpired was witnessed fully by Yi Yaoyao, who approached Wang Hao only once there was no one by his side.
"Thank you for the praise, Miss Yi!"
Wang Hao replied with a frivolous smile.
"May I ask what gift you’re preparing to bring for your meeting with Elder Wei tomorrow?"
Yi Yaoyao inquired with a hint of curiosity.
"A gift?"
Wang Hao hadn’t really considered this matter.
"You surely must know about Elder Wei’s preferences, don’t you?"
Yi Yaoyao couldn’t help but smile wryly.
"What preferences does Elder Wei have?"
Wang Hao asked.
"Nearly everyone in Zao City knows that Elder Wei is very fond of ancient artifacts, and the older they are, the better. It doesn’t look like you have anything impressive to offer."
Yi Yaoyao suddenly said with a sycophantic smile.
"However, it’s not a problem. Our Yi Family has plenty. As long as you’re willing to say a few good words about our Yi Family in front of Elder Wei tomorrow, I can give you one or two items as gifts."
"Thank you for the offer, Miss, but I do not need it!"
Wang Hao declined without a moment’s thought.
"You!"
Yi Yaoyao had not expected Wang Hao to reject her so bluntly, and she stormed off with fury, nearly exploding with rage after setting down her wine glass.
Wang Hao was not like those men full of schemes, and although Yi Yaoyao was stunning, he saw with just one glance that she had ulterior motives, and he was not about to fall for her tricks.
However, since Yi Yaoyao had mentioned Elder Wei’s interest in ancient artifacts, it was something Wang Hao had to take seriously. Still, deciding what gift to bring really gave him a headache.
By the time the party had ended, it was nearly eleven o’clock, and Wang Hao settled down for the night at the Peninsula International Hotel. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
After seeing Wen Yonglin and Wen Xiaowei off, Wang Hao went back to his room and immediately called Old Sun Three to have him send some stuff over the next day.
Meeting Elder Wei tomorrow warranted bringing a gift, as coming empty-handed would be quite impolite.
The beast skin was probably the most impressive gift Wang Hao could offer at the moment.
Originally, Wang Hao intended to give it to Wen Yonglin, but now it seemed he would have to find another gift for him.
Someone of Elder Wei’s status wouldn’t be interested in ordinary gifts; a person like him collected ancient artifacts not for profit.
So there was no need for Wang Hao to worry about his beast skin being sold and ending up in foreign hands,
as it was a rare treasure left by their ancestors and must not fall into the hands of foreigners at any cost.
"I’ll take this to Shen Shiyi tomorrow as well!"
In Wang Hao’s bag, there was also a photo that He Peng had given him before leaving, saying it was quite special and that Wang Hao should deliver it to Shen Shiyi.
Last time Wang Hao went to pick up Qi Shihan, he forgot about Shen Shiyi, so after having tea at Elder Wei’s, it would be the perfect chance to pick up Qi Shihan and give the photo to Shen Shiyi.
After organizing the things in his bag, Wang Hao leaned against the headboard and started to quietly study the thick tome of "Shennong Herbal Medicine."
The most important section now was the Alchemy Section.
Last time, Wang Hao had just begun his study of the Alchemy Section. He sketched a draft of an alchemy furnace and gave it to Xia Xue for revisions before asking Chen Hongying to find a factory to custom-make it.
Now he was examining the entire process of alchemy.
According to the book, alchemy seemed quite particular. Ordinary elixirs could be made using wood, but to create special elixirs, one needed to use true fire.
Wood was easy to come by, but what was this true fire? Wang Hao was puzzled at first, wondering if it could be the Samadhi True Fire from folk tales.
Surely not, where would he find such a thing?
But upon closer inspection of the notes, Wang Hao understood that this true fire was not the mythical Samadhi True Fire but rather the flameless charcoal fire.
In ancient times, this type of charcoal fire was rare, making it quite exotic, but in modern society, one could obtain as much as needed.
Any problem that money could solve was not a problem at all.
Now that the issue with the fire was resolved, the next question was which elixir to make.
