Novel Lived
Chapter 341
Chapter 341 - The Mouth of Spring
“Both of you, hold it right there!”
Soong Yuhang noticed Su Ming and Xiao Chen were making their way out.
He was instantly displeased.
He hadn't given them permission to leave!
Ever since Su Ming and Xiao Chen showed up, Soong Yuhang's luck had turned sour.
“We don't need money.”
Su Ming blinked and shook his head.
Soong Yuhang was so infuriated he felt like he could spit blood.
He thought to himself, “Please, can we not bring this up again?”
“Give me a break, will you?”
He had just been pushed around by the seven Calabash Brothers.
What were they after?
Did they really think Soong Yuhang was a pushover?
“Have you been enjoying yourself since you arrived in Eastsea?”
Su Ming asked out of the blue.
Soong Yuhang was taken aback.
Enjoying himself?
What was Su Ming getting at? Why such a question?
Was this how people in Eastsea typically struck up a conversation?
Soong Yuhang couldn't fathom Su Ming's intent.
Why would Su Ming ask such a question out of nowhere?
“I'm doing alright,” Soong Yuhang replied, still puzzled.
?”No, you're not truly happy,” Su Ming countered, shaking his head.
?Soong Yuhang was perplexed.
What was he implying?
Why was Su Ming suddenly quoting song lyrics to him?
Soong Yuhang stood there, frozen for a few seconds.
He blinked, opened his mouth, and instinctively followed up with the next line of the song.
“No.”
Su Ming shook his head. “What I mean is, if you're feeling down, there's an amusement park nearby. It's got some really fun stuff.”
Soong Yuhang felt like he was about to lose it.
Was Su Ming out of his mind?
Soong Yuhang found it all very odd.
His thoughts were in turmoil.
Why was Su Ming shifting the conversation?
He had wanted Su Ming and Xiao Chen to go buy oil.
Instead, Su Ming had started reciting lyrics to him.
Soong Yuhang was convinced that Su Ming was deliberately trying to rile him up!
Su Ming's thought process didn't seem to align with that of a typical person.
His words seemed completely unrelated to Soong Yuhang's.
Judging by Su Ming's attire, Soong Yuhang surmised that he probably didn't have the money and wouldn't be able to afford the amusement park!
Just then, the sound of engines revving in the distance grew louder.
Several sports cars zoomed in from afar and came to a swift halt at the roadside.
Soong Yuhang's jaw dropped in sheer astonishment!
Eastsea is teeming with understated wealth!
Each of these cars was a limited edition masterpiece.
The Hennessy Venom GT and the Koenigsegg were priceless.
These were the world's most exclusive limited edition sports cars.
Who in Eastsea could possibly afford such luxury?
Wang Haiyang and his companions stepped out of their vehicles.
Soong Yuhang took notice.
The car owners were all young elites, and he was eager to make their acquaintance.
Soong Yuhang believed he shared a similar status with these individuals and looked forward to socializing with them. Once they became good friends, he could even borrow their cars.
The thought thrilled him!
Soong Yuhang approached Wang Haiyang with a beaming smile.
“Brother, let's be friends. You see, we're both sports car enthusiasts.”
Wang Haiyang gave him a glance.
“Junker!”
That was all Wang Haiyang said to Soong Yuhang.
?Soong Yuhang was seething with rage.
He could feel every ounce of blood in his body surging towards his brain.
His head felt like it was about to burst!
Wang Haiyang had insulted him so blatantly.
Soong Yuhang admitted his car wasn't on par with those of Wang Haiyang and his group.
But to call it a junker was too much.
His car was worth a fortune, after all.
While Soong Yuhang wallowed in frustration, Wang Haiyang and the others approached Su Ming.
“Good morning, Mr. Su.”
“Mr. Su, it's been a while.”
“Mr. Su, have you had breakfast?”
Each offered their greetings to Su Ming.
Soong Yuhang was perplexed.
What was happening?
“Mr. Su, do you know these people?”
Wang Haiyang inquired if Su Ming knew Soong Yuhang.
?”No,” replied Su Ming, shaking his head.
“I thought as much. How could Mr. Su possibly know someone who drives a beater like that?”
Wang Haiyang nodded in agreement.
Soong Yuhang's expression turned stormy.
Wang Haiyang was crossing the line!
“Mr. Su, the reason I wanted to see you was to discuss some business. Your cars are due for maintenance. If you trust us, we can take care of it right away.”
Wang Haiyang continued, “Alright!”
?Without hesitation, Su Ming nodded. “I'll cover the maintenance costs.”
“No, Mr. Su, that would be insulting to me. We've been driving your fleet of over four hundred luxury sports cars for free, so it's only right that we pay for their upkeep,” Wang Haiyang insisted, with the group behind him nodding in agreement.
?They felt guilty for using Su Ming's cars without charge, especially given their high value, which tempted them to show off. Now, with an opportunity to repay Su Ming's generosity, they were eager to seize it.
?Su Ming chuckled. “Okay then.”
?The group continued their lively conversation, while Soong Shuhang was all ears, almost literally. If he exaggerated a bit, his ears might be compared to those of a donkey!
?Soong Yuhang started to doubt his own hearing. These people were claiming all these cars belonged to Su Ming. Over 400 cars? It dawned on him that Su Ming was indeed a low-key magnate.
No, Soong Yuhang had to get home immediately! He couldn't bear the thought of staying in Eastsea any longer. Upon his return, he planned to write a novel, “The Eastsea Adventure,” starting with his encounter with the seven Calabash Brothers, robbing the rich to aid the poor, followed by his meeting with the unassuming tycoon that left him feeling humiliated.
Soong Yuhang resolved never to return. He had been in Eastsea for less than three hours and had already experienced a whirlwind of events. If he lingered, who knew what might happen next? Given his current streak of bad luck, he decided it was best to leave.
Soong Yuhang hastily called a tow truck, then he and his three friends made a quick exit.
?Having exchanged a few words with Su Ming and realizing he was busy, Wang Haiyang and the others didn't linger and soon departed.
?Finally, Su Ming and Xiao Chen made their way to the construction site. They came across an enclosed area and upon entering, discovered an active mouth of spring, bubbling away. In a rural setting, villagers could have used this natural spring to dig a well.
“Mr. Su.”
A warm greeting suddenly came from nearby. Su Ming glanced over and recognized the manager who had been in charge of constructing his fence.
“Mr. Su, we've tested the water quality of this well, and it's outstanding—completely unpolluted. You have the option to construct a well here, or if you prefer, you can seal off the mouth of the spring,” the manager said cheerfully.
?Su Ming stroked his chin, pondering the decision.
To seal or not to seal the mouth of the spring? That was the question.
?”Yuvyuv suggests that you shouldn't seal it, Master,” a voice suddenly echoed in Su Ming's mind.
Startled, Su Ming blinked and inquired, “Why?”
“You'll understand once the System updates,” came the reply.
“Okay then.”
Su Ming could only nod in agreement.
He calculated the timing; everything would be ripe by tomorrow.
He could clear the two plots of land tonight, and they would be ready to merge.
?Su Ming was eagerly anticipating the System update.
What changes would Yuvyuv undergo after the update?
He could barely contain his excitement.
“Let's keep it. Don't concern yourself with this mouth of spring for now; I'll handle it later. Just focus on tidying up the other areas.”
“Sure thing, Mr. Su, I've got it all under control,” the manager responded promptly, nodding.