Chapter 550 - 'Chase' (II)

Lu Jin understood his father's words. He glanced at the second row. 

The lights over the audience area were dim. Even if someone stood up and went to the other table, it would not gather much attention because all of them had their eyes on the stage. It was an easy matter to go to the second row and invite Eitan without people noticing. He could also hide his aura to avoid attention. 

However...

Lu Jin swept his eyes beside the Abromich's table. He did not worry that others would notice him. But this man...

This man had superb ability in martial arts and with a slight ripple, the man was likely to notice him.

Ming Zhi Yi saw that Lu Jin had not answered yet and checked what he was gazing at on the second row. 

His eyes showed a hint of surprise.

"William Grand is actually here. Come to think of it, he is in the country after all and it would have been a waste to leave him out of the party," Ming Zhi Yi muttered, before glancing at his son.

"Are you worried that he will notice you? The Grand family always stands neutral all these years. They will turn a blind eye in everything that does not concern them. Or else, how could we mix into their ranks and exploit them?" 

Ming Zhi Yi was referring to the companies which he had taken advantage of that were subsidiary or in partnership with the Grand family.

"No matter how great a master William is in martial arts, he will certainly close an eye to your movements. You are just inviting Eitan. I am not asking you to kill someone," Ming Zhi Yi playfully added.

Lu Jin naturally knew that. He did not correct his father's misunderstanding and just nodded. "I'll invite him."

Ming Zhi Yi smiled, his eyes flashing eerily. "While you are at it, send a word to Mister Ifel. Make sure to keep an eye out for Mistress Tang."

When the passionate march of the piano reached the peak, the heavy keys abruptly disappeared into light and ethereal silvery notes, giving the listeners a short breathe of awe. Then in the midst of the resonating light notes, there was a drumbeat, as if indicating that a decision was firmly made, followed by the sonorous echo of woodwind instruments and violin.

The orchestra joined the resuming piano keys in all out display, culminating into crescending symphony which resembled an epic piece.

The guests' attention were all riveted on the stage. 

Lu Jin hid his aura and went to the second row unhurriedly. He took one glance at the man beside the Abromich's table before lightly patting Eitan's shoulder.

Eitan was currently immersed in the grandoise music when he suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder. His eyes sharpened and his state immediately went to defense mode. But before he could react to see who was rude enough to startle him, he heard a faint whisper in his ears.

The voice was cold and devoid of any emotion, akin to a ghost's whisper which sent shivers down his spine. "Meet me at the back. Father reminds the two of you to be conscious and look out for Mistress Tang."

'Mistress Tang?'

Then the voice was gone, as well as the man's breath.

Eitan stiffly turned to look at his shoulder. There was no one beside him. His head turned around discreetly to see if there was someone standing behind him.

He still did not see anyone. Even the man's presence was gone.

Eitan's eyes immediately flashed to the third row, at the most inconspicuous corner. 

Cold sweat trickled down his neck.

The two masked men sat there unmoving. Their heads were directed at the position of the stage. They appeared to be immersed in music.

As if none of them ever moved.

Eitan gulped. He knew just who it was who went to his table unnoticed.

"What's the matter?" His father, Ifel, finally noticed Eitan moving like a headless chicken.

Eitan leaned closer to his father and whispered, "Lu Jin is asking to meet me."

Ifel nodded. "It must be Ming Zhi Yi's order. Follow him. He might give us an idea what this is all about. It doesn't feel good when we are in the dark."

Eitan agreed. "Also, Mister Ming said to look out for Mistress Tang."

Ifel paused, surprised. But then he recovered. His eyes deepened and he touched his grey beard. "Tell them I understand. I am looking forward to today's objective."

Eitan stood up. He said in a normally quiet voice, "I'll excuse myself, father. I need to go to the restroom."

Ifel nodded and returned to listen to the music.

The glorious and monumental notes were continuously playing in the hall. With the rain of the slender white fingers on the piano keys and with each wave of the conductor's hands, the music had already transformed into an epic music calling for battle and courage.

As Eitan stood up, he subtly glanced at the third row again. 

His pupils shrank. He found out that only the taller man was left on the table. 

Lu Jin had gone out.

'He is so fast. He appeared too fast when he came to me and also disappeared like air. As expected of a master.'

Eitan nonchalantly walked to the back, at the direction where the restroom's location was, of which the attendants had shown earlier.

The moment Eitan disappeared from the hall, Linfeng suddenly leaned closer to Xiong Zhi. His eyes never left the stage as he whispered to her ear intimately. "Zhi'er, I'll just go to the restroom. I'll be quick."

Xiong Zhi removed her hold around his arm. She had been hugging Linfeng's arm since the bold Tang Yin glanced over. "Alright. Take your time."

Linfeng looked at her softly and secretly kissed her cheek. Because the light was dim, no one would be able to see his naughty moves.

Xiong Zhi's eyes glimmered brightly as she smiled at him. 

Too bad, Tang Yin was playing the piano and did not see it. She wanted to boast, ah.

William gulped the wine angrily when he was fed with dog food again. 

'Don't forget about me, people.'

How much abuse did he had to eat today for these people to be satisfied?

Linfeng stood up, hid his aura, and walked to the back, almost dissolving into the darkness.

William silently followed his back with his eyes. He then glanced at the three empty chairs in the hall.

One of the masked men's, Eitan's, and Linfeng's.

'Interesting.'

He believed it was not a coincidence at all.

Should he join as well?

But then William glanced at Xiong Zhi who did not have any idea that his man had gone away to spy on other people's business. 

Since there was still the other masked man who stayed put and whom William found suspicious, he decided to stay here as well and protect the lady. After all, William believed himself as the guardian of women. Not to mention, it was the least he could do for the youngest.

William then continued to listen to music.

The beautifully grand music was more than enough to entertain him for now.