LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 67 My Master Tang!
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Chapter 67 My Master Tang! by Harem-Fan
About 10 pm, after putting my wives to bed, I have to listen to Mei...
"Oh! No no no, This maid cant take it anymore, young master Tang! Hah-aha, I can't stop, Ufufu!"
Mei is rolling on the dens' new single-bed behind the couch holding her belly and laughing with tears coming out and has been like this for a few minutes. Fortunately my wives can't hear her ridiculous laughter.
"Listen to it again young master Tang, fufufu!"
[And if I kick you out, I will replace you with Rick. How is that?]
I run my hand down my face because this is like the tenth time she keeps replaying this from her laptop. I have had to watch this idiot woman crack up in tears every time.
"Mei, is this some form of China Empire humor I don't get? I can't fathom why you find this hilarious?"
Mei wiped the laughing tears from her eyes, then told me why she was so amused.
"It is like a cosmic joke. I served as the personal maid for master Tang, then I just got to serve a new master Tang."
I shake my head and tell her my thoughts.
"No, first, I do not think he was serious. He was probably trying to put Scott on the right path. Plus, I don't want to be a Tang. I do like Helen though, she is really kind."
All of Mei Xia's joy and playfulness vanished and she leaped up off her bed behind the couch and stood in-front of me, who is on the couch beside her bed. She pointed her finger to my forehead tapping it.
"This is why you need me, young chick. Let me break it down for you... Anthony Tang is not a man to go back on his words. If he says he will do it, he will. Case in point, Debby Tang was tossed out. He does not play games like bluffing."
Then she held up two fingers and explained.
"You and I both know he can't not try to make you miserable, so this means it is not a matter of if but when. Now to your silly point of not wanting to be a Tang. Rick Lee, you are a Tang, whether you like it or not. I know you don't want to be a noble, but the world does not care what we want. Shit happens and you need to eat it. But..."
She held both of my cheeks and made me look her in the eyes.
"The twins can divorce Scott so you can marry them and they and your children still remain Tang with their real father so no shame on your part. Your other wives can live a better life. And with Scott and Debby gone, The home will be a kinder place. Additionally, Helen is the next Head, so you don't need to be responsible for the Tang clan. At most, you will run Tang owned businesses, and you are in that University course anyway."
I take her hands off my face and I ask.
"But if uncle Tang does not go back on his words, what about you?"
Mei looks at me with a mix of surprise and pity for my naive side.
"The context was with Scott, silly kid."
I point at her for her words.
"You always call me Kid, Young Man, and Brat. You know you're only like two and a half years older than me right?"
Her emotionless face like that of Tina came over her and she said seriously.
"Rick, those are numbers. I told you, I was an adult since I could remember. I have crawled out of bloody battles and seen all the darkness in this world. My time with Scott was a picnic compared to the things I had to witness in the cruel world. I have experienced the big pond while-you are still just a tadpole in my eyes. I wish I could be as happy as you right now. So yes Rick, to me you're still wet behind the ears. But... I think I like you like this and not some cold killing machine."
With her charming smile back she pats my head.
"I have one wish for you Rick Lee, no maybe I should say Rick Tang... I want you to become a Kind Yellow Emperor. I will take in the darkness of the world for you and just keep your humanity. That is my wish for you. Now what do you have for our trip Wednesday?"
She is so charming and smart, that I forget like Tina, she too has not had many happy moments, well Tina has a warm family though, but Mei has truly been alone her whole life. Then my personal goal is to get better so she no longer calls me Kid. And I don't want to live a life of darkness like when my father died so...
I smile at her and point to my computer and tell her. She sat beside me on the couch to see my laptop as I explained.
"This is the [Bar Di] where we are going too, and this is the floor-plans, security-feed, and the list of employees working there. Tina gave me a list of all current Fire Birds in North City so I put them in this file. This is a map of the surrounding buildings and who they are owned by. These are the main roads in or out if things look ugly..."
Like a sponge, Mei Xia listened to everything I pointed out and is memorizing it all. After about 20 minutes my lecture nears its end.
"...and taking in the capabilities of the Barrett M107 .50 Caliber Long Range Sniper Rifle, these ten spots will give you the best shooting angles based on this satellite imagery of the location. I have a night-scope on the gun as well as armor-piercing bullets. Any questions?"
Mei looks into my eyes and asks me.
"You're like a professional Intelligence Officer. This detail on an easy mission is expansive. This is all from your skills learned?"
"Yeah, I know a lot of things now. The reason I can make this setup here is my infiltration skills. Plus my hacking skill is very useful. Sigh, But it all came with a heavy toll on my heart."
Mei put her hand on her chin and her curiosity got the better of her so she asked something no one has.
"If it is too personal, ignore me but... What is it like to reincarnate?"
Wow that is actually a deep question when you think about it. I do remember most of my past life with some things erased from it.
My guess of the events of the System reincarnating me is that it is spreading information from one Earth to another using my soul!
Based on my past life of an alternate Earth and the fact the Yellow Emperor of this world arrives every 400 or so years, I think there are a total of around 5 Earths the Dragon or System moves my soul in a cycle. It did say I wasted my last life, meaning that Earth did not benefit from it.
With the knowledge gained at 18 from every-world, I use past life memories to innovate and expand humanity in each world.
For example, I could have been Einstein in one world, or Da Vinci. Not them for sure, but just an example of humans that innovate and expand humanity. The Legends of the Yellow Emperor, the first one, was he was an innovator and immortal from the Heavenly Realm and immortal. Legends have truths behind the exaggerations.
No mind you, this is only my guess from my last and current life's readings of manga, anime, and books. I could be totally wrong here. But... I believe I am very close to the mark.
Mei is patiently waiting for my answer as my past life's loneliness is remembered in a moment. His constant fear of the outside world, his rejection from his family, and all of his disappointing interactions with fellow human beings. And when he finally unlocked his System at 18, he ended his life in depression...
"What is it like to reincarnate? It is painful, lonely, and probably worse than eternal-rest. Just knowing when you die, you will move on is a bit terrifying to be honest. It is something I don't want to do."
Seeing Mei's brown eyes examining me, I only smile and finish.
"Or I am just pulling your leg and narrating an online novel, ha-ha!"
Mei smiled and told me.
"It is late so go to bed with your wives, I will study all of this. See you in the morning."
Feeling sleepy I nod and go up to go to sleep.
Mei seeing me go up said to herself.
"So the Heavenly Realm is not a nice place it seems. The Legends must exaggerate how wonderful the Celestial Court is."
(A/N The Yellow Emperor of our Earth is one of 5 Celestial Emperors and is said to reside in the Heavenly Court after his Mortal Rein in China. There are lots of inconsistencies of course and I am only using the legends for my own stories . Don't worry you don't have to know all of this stuff.)
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Today, Mei is dropping me off in the Feng-Hummer because she has shopping to do for supplies. She needs to go to a government sponsored black-market to buy some surveillance gear we can get on the open-market. This is a perk of her spy status.
When she opened my door with a smile, I saw in the distance Scott was standing at his limo to watch and confirm this was not a one time fluke and Mei is still serving me. Mei handed me my bag and said.
"While I am out, I will live monitor his calls and actions, so ignore him and just do your school-day like normal. I promise he won't even make a move with you in public till his whatever childish game is done. See you at lunch, bye Master~♪!"
The eager maid hopped in the hummer and took off leaving me grinning at her acting skill.
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In class I walked in and saw James over at the front talking happily with Ashley? Alright, this was the last thing I expected to see early in the morning. Fuck and is he giving her Quick-Mart freebees?! Oh man, I am ashamed!
I sit down in wonderment and Linda next to me asks.
"I had asked my father about your maid, and she really is cleared of everything. Did you only hire her to get back at Scott, or is she like Nadia and Nichole?"
The feeling I am getting from her question is like a sad childhood friend that got shafted for the easy-girl. I smile at Linda who is looking a bit adorable with her expression.
"Mei Xia and I do not have a romantic relationship like she had with Scott. Is she my maid to piss off Scott. I would be lying if I said no. If Scott hates it, then I don't mind. But to be fair, she is a really good maid like Mercy Mu is for you."
Linda nodded and said her thoughts.
"My only concern was that she did not betray you like she did to Scott, but if you trust her, I won't worry. Are you feeling alright after getting kicked out of class?"
I see James coming back with one of his super excited smiles while I answer Linda.
"I just sat under a tree looking at black-fluttering-butterflies."
Well black-panties could count. Then James sat and put his arm around me with a grin. He desperately wants me to ask why he is happy. So as a good friend I ask.
"Spill it chatterbox, why are you in a good mood?"
"So glad you asked, brother! I only have a date with one of the hottest girls in university on Friday night."
I see Cat listening in so I hit two birds.
"Cat is married so you can't go out with her!"
Snap! I saw the pencil in Cat's hand snap hearing my joke and poor James looked dumbfounded. She said.
"I will not cheat on my husband and not with him!"
I grin at her and say.
"Chill-axe, I only said your name because you are eavesdropping, so just go back to snooping."
James clarifies.
"No, Ashley Hue said 'yes' when I asked her out, then she said she can do it on Friday night! I am so happy."
I was trying to understand how this happened so I cleared the fact's.
"Wait, you asked her out?"
James with a man's grin explains.
"Yes, we started talking, and she seemed happy to see me, so I thought, fuck-it, and I just asked her on a date. She only blushed and said yes and suggested Friday evening. It is her first date ever. She has never had a boyfriend or even had a relationship before! Hey? Rick, why is your lip twitching?"
No, my lip is twitching because James is going on a date with someone like Tina Feng, as a future Syndicate leader and he has no fucking idea. But I don't have the heart to rain on his joy.
"Jim, just remember to tell Akeno before you go, alright? I don't want you to mess that up. She is good friends with my wife after-all, okay."
James said. If this story is on any-other site than Scribble Hub, then it was stolen without permission!
"Yup, I promise to do it when I call her at lunchtime. You're so good at dealing with your wives, I will take your advice brother!"
Linda is giving me judgmental eyes like I am leading him wrongly with my affairs, so I lean in whispering to Linda.
"My wives know all, so don't look at me like that, silly."
Linda's grey-eyes open a bit to the knowledge that both Hana and Mary know of the twins. Well I don't know how she will react when she finds out I will marry Tina, but it's unofficial. Plus I don't have to tell Linda of my love life anyway. We are not in a relationship.
Soon Victoria entered class, and as she was passing her niece then they talked, Victoria looked surprised then she looked over to James and nodded to Ashley. I think she asked for permission to go out with him.
Then a minute later, I finished the roll and went to put it on Victoria's desk. When I put it down, she asked me.
"Mr Lee, good to see you back after yesterday. Thanks for your text, you let me avoid trouble again."
"Did it? it is automated so I had no idea, but I am glad it worked for you."
As I was turning to go back, she asked me something.
"One moment Mr Lee, on Friday when I treat you to dinner, can we maybe chaperone my nieces first date with your friend James? She has never dated a boy and is nervous. I think if the two of us are there, they can feel more at ease?"
I think for a moment, and it sounds better than just a normal meal, plus I can see James squirm with Victoria watching him, sounds fun.
"Sure sounds fun but maybe let's not let James know we are coming, he might freak out."
Victoria smiled at my acceptance of her proposition and said.
"Then I will make reservations for 4 at the BBQ House across the way, and I will pay for everyone, how is that?"
I nodded yes to that, because I like that place. She then exposed her secret.
"Don't tell anyone, but I am the private owner of that restaurant. It was my first independent business I made when I was in University, so don't be surprised that I implemented your business ideas there."
I then realized it was the flagship business and right in-front of the University, so that makes more sense why it was there.
"Sure, I won't tell anyone, then we will both be chaperones on Friday then. I will go back now."
(A/N A chaperone (also spelled chaperon) in its original social usage was a person who for propriety's sake accompanied an unmarried girl in public; usually she was an older married woman, and most commonly the girl's own mother.)
As I was going back, Ashley nervously and quietly asked.
"I really find James kind, so I hope you don't mind? Also why have you not told him anything about me?"
She really is nervous around me. I can tell she is honest with her words, so I smile and say.
"I would be a shit friend if I ruined his chance to get to know you. Plus I know you won't let anything happen to my only friend, right?"
"No, I will make sure he is safe, I promise my life on it."
I shrug with a smile and finish with.
"Jim... he is a kind idiot so good luck."
Ashley, seeing me go back, mutters to herself.
"Oh? So he calls James, Jim! So I will do that then, fufu."
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