But after taking a few more glances at Chen Xiao, she couldn't help but feel disappointed, shaking her head repeatedly: "It's a pity, his temperament is far too lacking. Although he is good-looking, he is too frail and fair-skinned. What a pity, what a pity... what a pity for such a good name as Xiao Wu."
Chen Xiao looked somewhat bewildered, glancing at Old Man Xu. Old Man Xu smiled slightly: "Miss Chen's godfather was also called Brother Xiao Wu when he was young. Back then, mentioning the name Chen Xiao Wu, hehe!!" He smiled, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes, then looked at Miss Chen: "By the way, how has Fifth Master been lately?"
“My godfather is doing very well, but I haven’t seen him in a long time. Now he doesn’t care about anything anymore; he’s happy to live a leisurely life, leaving everything to us. Sigh…”
Miss Chen gave a casual reply, but her eyes kept glancing at Chen Xiao. Finally, she looked away, her expression one of regret, and muttered to herself, "What a pity, what a pity... The names are similar, but the people are nothing alike."
Old Xu glanced at Chen Xiao and said, "You go find Yifan and the others first. Miss Chen and I have some things to discuss."
Chen Xiao knew when to advance and when to retreat, so he immediately nodded and left.
Old Xu pointed to the mansion not far away: "Miss Chen, please, let's talk in the study."
Miss Chen smiled deliberately: "You just won't call me Little Five, that's too formal of you."
Old Xu gave a vague smile: "Guests from afar should be treated with respect. Please!"
After saying that, he walked out first.
Miss Chen followed behind, but couldn't help turning back to glance at Chen Xiao, who had already walked away, and sighed, "Sigh, he really doesn't look like him at all. Humph! Such a pretty boy..."
As she spoke, she turned back and smiled sweetly at the black man behind her: "Don't you think so? Uncle Tu, this guy looks like a weak young man..." The black man called "Tu" did not change his expression at all, but replied in a calm and respectful voice: "Miss, this young man is not simple."
"Oh? I don't think so," Miss Chen said with a curious look.
Tu finally looked seriously into Miss Chen's eyes, his tone stiff: "Miss, please trust the professionals."
After saying that, he shut his mouth and resumed his indifferent expression, showing no interest in anything around him.
Chapter 117 [Knowing It Like the Back of Your Hand]
"What did my father say to you?" Young Master Xu asked with a smile as Chen Xiao approached.
“It’s nothing.” Chen Xiao thought for a moment, “I made him a bowl of noodles, and then… he told me some things about your mother.” He looked into Xu Ershao’s eyes.
Young Master Xu shrugged and didn't say anything, but you could see a hint of warmth in his eyes.
“Actually… when your brother came, your father seemed very happy, but it seems that neither of them is good at expressing themselves.” Chen Xiao smiled: “After all, they are both men. We can’t just have them hug and cry and then let bygones be bygones.”
He paused, then frowned: "Your brother... I've always been curious about why he..."
Young Master Xu snorted, a wine glass in his hand. He watched as Old Master Xu, Miss Chen, and the black bodyguard entered the house. Watching their retreating figures, Young Master Xu tossed back his head, drained his glass, and smiled wryly. Pointing into the distance, he asked, "Do you know who that girl is?"
"I don't know." Chen Xiao shook his head honestly: "I only know that her surname is Chen, and her nickname is... Little Five? An interesting name."
"Ha!" Young Master Xu laughed exaggeratedly on purpose: "Her name is interesting, but her father is even more interesting!"
As he spoke, Young Master Xu looked around. Only Bai Cai was with him, and there were no other people around. Bai Cai looked curious and asked, "What Little Five?"
Xu Ershao lowered his voice: "That girl's background is not simple! In fact... hehe! Her family—well, do you know the name Huaxing?"
Chen Xiao and Bai Cai both shook their heads blankly.
Xu Ershao whistled: "Alright, you're all not in this industry, so it's not surprising you don't know. But... do you know Billy Hill Pictures in Hollywood? And Deep Blue Entertainment in China?"
Chen Xiao and Bai Cai both nodded this time. The two companies that Xu Ershao mentioned were well-known film and entertainment companies in Hollywood, USA, and China, respectively, both of which are industry giants.
"Both of these companies are subsidiaries of Huaxing," Xu Ershao chuckled. "It's not surprising you don't know Huaxing. After all, that company... is actually a shadow; its main business is world trade. All kinds of trade, including arms, smuggling, and many contraband items... Oh, no, no, not the simple smuggling you're thinking of... but real contraband! For example, many transactions between countries are things that the government can't bring itself to do, such as precision instruments, cutting-edge technology, and so on. But they can bypass the official regulations through certain channels. And these actions are tacitly approved or even secretly supported by the government, and Huaxing specializes in this! You could say that in recent years, one word perfectly describes Huaxing!"
"What?"
Young Master Xu sighed, "His connections are incredibly extensive!"
He glanced at Chen Xiao: "You really don't know the name Chen Xiaowu? In fact, when I first met you, I also thought your name was strange, because you also have the surname Chen and your nickname is Xiaowu."
"You mean that Fifth Master?" Chen Xiao frowned. "I think I heard your father and Miss Chen mention him just now."
“Yes, Fifth Master.” Young Master Xu nodded. “That Fifth Master is Miss Chen’s godfather. He’s no ordinary man. Uh… do you know the Big Circle Gang? And the Hells Angels, the North American mafia?”
Bai Cai couldn't help but lose interest: "So he's a gang leader... Humph, what's so great about the underworld?"
“He’s not just a simple gangster boss.” Young Master Xu frowned. “That happened many years ago. I don’t know much about it, just what I’ve heard. Back then, he was a very famous man, but then suddenly announced his retirement at the height of his power. He’s kept a low profile ever since, rarely making public appearances. Back then…”
He gave a wry smile: "I heard that he wielded immense power back then. With just a word from him, all the big names in Hollywood would willingly do anything for him. Also... he had excellent relationships with the military and several major American families... even the Rothschild family was his ally!"
Having studied economics in school, Bai Cai and Chen Xiao knew the illustrious name of Rothschild! They couldn't help but be moved!
“There’s a saying in Canada that’s quite interesting.” Xu Ershao chuckled. “It’s a famous saying that everyone in Canada’s upper class knows: Canada is controlled by the government during the day and by the Hells Angels, Canada’s largest underground organization, at night—but all of this depends on that person’s mood!”
That person was clearly referring to the "Fifth Master" that Old Xu and the others had mentioned.
“That guy is the real legend… He once said something…” Young Master Xu suddenly revealed a look of longing: “He said: All my friends live well; all my enemies have paid the price!”
Bai Cai couldn't help but be moved: "What domineering words!"
"And then?" Chen Xiao squinted.
"And then?" Young Master Xu smiled. "Many years later... his friends are indeed living very well, while his enemies are almost all dead."
Several young people fell silent at the same time.
After a while, Xu Ershao showed a hint of admiration on his face: "But what I admire most is... I heard that person has several female confidantes by his side at the same time!"
"Pah! So he's just a womanizer." Bai Cai said angrily, glaring fiercely at Xu Ershao.
Xu Ershao immediately changed the subject: "My older brother heard about that person's deeds a few years ago and instantly became a fanatical fan. Then he risked his life to join the underworld... Oh, it's also because of that Miss Chen he fell for, that Little Five. Sigh, it's really unbelievable. Back then, Little Five was only fifteen years old, and she had my older brother completely infatuated with her. She even told my older brother that she would only like a real man like her godfather. Then my older brother, in a moment of madness, went and joined the underworld."
The birthday banquet lasted until after 10 p.m. before Old Man Xu and Miss Chen finally came out of the house after finishing their conversation.