In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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"The young master of the Zhang family is the core of the Zhang family."

Zhang Yuan, the head of the Zhang family, is ostensibly the head of the family, but in reality, he is just a major business tycoon.

In the eyes of various sects and forces, the young master of the Zhang family is the overlord who reigns supreme over the entire Jiangnan region, and is as famous as the Golden-Faced Buddha of Ghost Street, or even more terrifying.

Moreover, from the very beginning of the Zhang family's business development, everything was planned behind the scenes by the young master of the Zhang family; he can be described as a person of extraordinary talent and brilliance!

Upon hearing the words of the Yellow-Eyebrowed Monk, Duan Zhengchun was utterly shocked.

I originally thought he was a young prodigy, but I never expected that this young master of the Zhang family would become the overlord of Jiangnan.

"What is his character like?"

"It's hard to say. He has great compassion and chivalry; he also has great methods (like the King of Nuo) and great schemes."

This young master is very difficult to understand; even Zen Master Xianxia and Master Juewu never truly saw through him.

To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing, even becoming ruthless and heartless in an instant; yet they are also very kind and gentle to others, possessing the demeanor of a gentleman, making people feel as if they are bathed in a spring breeze, especially towards their own people, where they can be described as benevolent and righteous.

Along the way, the prince also witnessed the merits of the Zhang family;

But when he was in a fit of rage, his elite "Blood Droplets" terrified the Central Plains, and no one dared to challenge his might!

Duan Zhengchun's eyes lit up as he listened, never expecting that there was such an extraordinary person in the world.

At such a young age, he not only managed to transform the Zhang family from a 'small' merchant family into an absolute business tycoon through sheer scheming, but also...

Moreover, his planning, martial arts skills, and methods are all top-notch!

After his debut, he rose to power in Jiangnan in just four short years, commanding a vast array of skilled subordinates, making him a truly remarkable figure.

"Master, please take a look!"

Suddenly, Duan Zhengchun took out a marriage contract and handed it to the Yellow-Eyebrowed Monk.

Since the Yellow-Eyebrow Monk had come for his sake and had learned how terrifying the young master of the Zhang family was, Duan Zhengchun dared not hide anything, lest he implicate the other party.

"A marriage certificate? Young Master Zhang! Miss Wang is..."

"It's very likely that she's Zhengchun's illegitimate daughter, Cai!"

Hiss...

The yellow-browed monk suddenly realized why Duan Zhengchun had been asking about the Zhang family.

Chapter 228 Three Light Bulbs Fishing for Dragon Fish

"Madam Wang, news just came from the disaster area that Prince Duan has already traveled down the river and will arrive in Suzhou in ten days at most!"

Zhang Xiaoshan handed the news from the disaster area in Hubei and Hunan to Madam Wang.

At Duan Zhengchun's speed traveling down the river, he could save at least two-thirds, or even more, of the time.

Returning to Jiangling, a thousand miles away, in a single day!

During the spring flood season, rivers converge, and boats move at extraordinary speeds.

The journey across thousands of miles can be completed in at most ten days.

"Why is Duan Lang coming to Suzhou? Is it for the Zhang family's business?"

"Of course not. As a member of the imperial family, how could Prince Duan personally concern himself with business matters!"

"That is···"

"You'll find out when the time comes, Madam!"

Zhang Xiaoshan naturally couldn't tell Madam Wang the truth, otherwise, a woman's madness would be uncontrollable.

Zhang Xiaoshan informed Madam Wang simply to give her a heads-up.

After leaving Mantuo Villa, Zhang Xiaoshan realized that Duan Zhengchun would not arrive for another ten days, so he decided to go down the Wujiang River to go sea fishing to relax.

He couldn't possibly stay in Yanziwu, Suzhou for ten days.

Moreover, Huang Rong was still resentful at this time, and going out might make her feel much better.

The vast ocean can broaden one's mind, and there are also the white dolphins that can accompany her to swim in the ocean and surf.

Huang Rong naturally did not refuse Zhang Xiaoshan's suggestion.

However, there were three more people when they set off—

Madam Wang, Wang Yuyan, and Abi!

Huang Rong originally invited Abi, but Abi then invited Wang Yuyan to join her for a stroll. Wang Yuyan consulted with Madam Wang...

For a moment, Zhang Xiaoshan was speechless, looking at the three extra people and then at Huang Rong's displeased expression.

"Madam Wang, Prince Duan (963) is coming soon. Shouldn't you prepare Mantuo Manor to receive your distinguished guest?"

Zhang Xiaoshan also had some connections, but he still needed to make preparations in advance to receive distinguished guests.

Besides, it's an old flame meeting!

"I don't feel comfortable letting Yu Yan stay with you!"

"With my wife here, what is there for you to worry about, Madam?"

"And if Madam is worried, she can simply not let Miss Wang come up. Madam, are you afraid to see Prince Duan?"

"mother!"

Wang Yuyan originally thought the gossip was about her, but she never expected that the gossip would fall on Madam Wang.

"You bastard, what nonsense are you spouting!"

"I don't know if I'm lying or not, but I do know that Madam has always called him Duan Lang!"

"Hee hee hee···"

Amid Huang Rong's playful banter and Madam Wang's murderous glare, Zhang Xiaoshan nonchalantly went to his fishing spot.

The remaining women watched as the cruise ship slowly entered the sea. Wang Yuyan and Abi looked around with curiosity. Compared to the misty lake, the vastness and immensity of the sea were incomparable to Taihu Lake.

The vast and magnificent sea surface looks as if a single giant wave could capsize a large ship.

"Shameless! How can you wear these clothes?"

"You're just wearing this because you don't have a good figure and you're afraid to wear it. Old women can just look at you like that."

"Sister Abi, come with us. There aren't any other men here, and we always dress like this when we go out."

Who are you calling an old woman?

"What's wrong with me saying that? You think I'm afraid of your energy-absorbing technique..."

···

Inside the cabin, Zhang Xiaoshan listened to the argument outside and shook his head.

Huang Rong didn't harbor much hostility towards Wang Yuyan, who was also her 'rival'.

But his hostility towards Madam Wang was absolute.

Calming himself down, Zhang Xiaoshan cut off a small piece of arowana bait, about the size of an earthworm, and threw the dropped line directly into the water.

In no time at all, a crab about the size of a washbasin was hooked.

He dipped it into the nearby seawater, and a burst of icy coldness emanated from it. When he pulled it out again, it was a crab-shaped ice block resembling amber, which he tossed aside.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan's Xuanming True Qi was at absolute zero.

Once it melts, the crabs inside will all be alive.

However, because it was a shallow sea area, Zhang Xiaoshan mostly caught large lobsters, crabs, and groupers...

With bait applied with incredible speed and efficiency, Zhang Xiaoshan had already caught a large pile of fish in just a short time.

"Young master, young master... the young lady said she wants mango cheesecake and caramel bubble tea!"

When Hongxiao's voice came, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately understood that this young lady was starting to cause trouble when he heard Huang Rong's request.

"understood!"

When he came out, Zhang Xiaoshan greeted the mute servants in the cabin and asked them to move the fish from the cabin into the cold storage room.

Upon seeing the only normal-looking man come aboard from the deck, Madam Wang and the others immediately shrank back into the swimming pool.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care about these things. The swimsuit he designed was already extremely conservative, with hardly any exposed skin. It was just that the constraints of feudal ethics prevented him from being open and bold.

Soon after, in the kitchen of the hall, Zhang Xiaoshan's busy figure was naturally seen by the women through the glass.

"Humph!"

What does it mean to show off?

How could Madam Wang not understand what the little maid meant?

It's such a tender and romantic thing for a man to cook his woman's favorite desserts.

This girl found a good lover; even she has to marvel at her luck!

Fifteen minutes later, Zhang Xiaoshan brought out the prepared bubble tea, one cup for each of the women.

The sweet and fragrant milk tea, along with the soft and chewy "pearls," caught even Madam Wang's eye.

She didn't expect Zhang Xiaoshan not only to be able to do it, but to do it so well.

The cheesecake needed to be baked for 45 minutes, so Zhang Xiaoshan picked up Huang Rong's Canghai Jade Flute and slowly played the "Blue Sea Tide Song" on the top of the ship.

It looks like they're performing a piece of music, conveying endless tenderness and romance.

But Huang Rong knew that Zhang Xiaoshan was summoning the white dolphins.

After all, compared to Huang Rong, Zhang Xiaoshan's skill was many times more profound, so the distance the sound waves could travel was also increased exponentially.

It's likely that within a 500-mile radius, any white dolphins that sense this direction will rush towards it at top speed.

When the baking time was almost up, most of the women heard an ultrasonic response.

'Translate~woo, translate~woo...'

Only masters with exceptional internal strength can sense this kind of ultrasonic wave.

"Big White!"

Huang Rong rushed out of the pool and jumped off the boat.

Wang Yuyan and Abi were startled by what they saw. Ignoring the glimpse of their exposed skin, they ran to the side of the ship, looking worriedly at the extremely calm sea.

Just as they were worrying, a wave suddenly splashed on the sea, and a white shadow was seen speeding and playing around the cruise ship.

Who else could that indistinct figure on the back be but Huang Rong?

For a moment, both women looked at Huang Rong with envy.

That big fish must be the white dolphin that Huang Rong mentioned. They didn't believe it before, but now, looking at the huge white fish shadow rushing through the waves, they were filled with longing.

"The cheesecake is ready. Come to the lobby to get it if you want some!"

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan came out, gave some instructions, and then shook his head as he looked at the two women with average figures.

She had a slender waist, but nothing on it!

"Shameless! You lecherous scoundrel!"

The moment Zhang Xiaoshan glanced at her, Madam Wang immediately noticed that aggressive gaze and couldn't help but let out a sharp scolding.

But Zhang Xiaoshan, completely unconcerned, returned to his fishing spot and, taking out most of the dragonfish meat, tossed it to the white dolphin as Huang Rong approached.

'Translate~woo, translate~woo...'

"Go and play!"

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Happy times are fleeting.

Compared to his previous trip to sea, Zhang Xiaoshan spent the last six days sea fishing.

With the addition of Madam Wang, Wang Yuyan, and Abi as "third wheels," Zhang Xiaoshan could only feast his eyes on them every day and dared not make any noise even at night.

In just six days, the harvest was plentiful.

There were as many as seventeen tuna, each about two zhang long, as well as giant squid, oarfish, yellow croaker, and other fish, filling the entire ice room.