Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 258 Arrival at the Crescent Hotel
After a satisfying meal, the group did not linger in the small county town.

Despite the enthusiastic pleas of the girl with the long braid, everyone resolutely embarked on their journey home.

Of course, the girl with the long braid was mainly trying to persuade Hu Ming to stay.

The intense gaze made Hu Ming feel uneasy.

After all, under the influence of the dragon and phoenix bloodline tattoo, Hu Ming's face gradually became more and more perfect, with a touch of delicate features between his brows, which blended perfectly with Hu Ming's own special temperament.

The attraction to the opposite sex is as deadly as an aphrodisiac.

But I, Hu Ming, am a pure and innocent being!
Hu Ming firmly declined the invitation from the girl with the long braid.

The main problem is... not enough chips!
"Uncle Ming, that girl is pretty too, why aren't you tempted? To be honest, I'm a little tempted myself."

On the way home, Wu Xie, a single guy, couldn't help but tease him.

"Could it be... Uncle Ming, you're getting old?" Wu Xie said, glancing teasingly at his struggling lower body.

To be honest, Wu Xie is still carrying the jade nest and the jade figurine on his back.

These two items are extremely precious and can only be kept on one's person. However, they are incredibly heavy. It would be a miracle if Wu Xie wasn't resentful when he saw Hu Ming, who was so light.

He's the pampered eldest son of the Wu family, when has he ever suffered like this?
"Boy, are you provoking me?"

Hu Ming raised an eyebrow and cracked his knuckles.

Getting old? I, Hu Ming, am still brave and unparalleled!
After all, that kind of thing is related to physical fitness, and Hu Ming's physical fitness? Needless to say.

That's all there is to youthful vigor!
I, Hu Ming, am still a spirited eighteen-year-old boy!
"Uh...we're civilized people, don't resort to physical violence so easily!"

Under the threat of a punch, Wu Xie promptly shut up.

"A civilized person? Are you sure?" Upon hearing this, Wu Sansheng couldn't help but retort.

Every single person on this bus, not one of them, could be considered civilized.
Aside from Wu Xie, the newbie, who isn't a formidable opponent?
Wu Xie was taken aback. He looked at Wu Sansheng, who was driving, then at Hu Ming, and then at Panzi, who was standing next to him with a pale face.

Finally, take a look at yourself.

I can no longer bring myself to say that I am a civilized person.

It took the car three more days to return to Hangzhou.

Actually, the transportation is pretty good nowadays.

Both trains and airplanes, which are currently under construction, are much more convenient.

However, Hu Ming and his entourage had too many contraband items on them, making it impossible for them to pass through security.

They could only endure the discomfort of driving. It's worth mentioning that Panzi was injured, so Wu Sansheng and his nephew, along with Hu Ming, took turns driving to prevent fatigue and potential problems.

However, Hu Ming was driving without a license.

After returning to Hangzhou, I rested for a while.

Hu Ming stored some sensitive items in his personal space and set off empty-handed, boarding a train bound for Beijing.

As for the treasures inside the tomb, Hu Ming was too lazy to get involved.

The Wu family has been operating in Hangzhou for almost half a century, so they naturally have their own channels, which is not Hu Ming's concern.

Moreover, no one dared to take his share. When Hu Ming set foot on the soil of Beijing again after a long absence, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Since leaving Beijing 23 years ago.

The only exception was six months ago when Hu Ming had a small get-together with Hu Bayi and his wife, Fatty, and Big Gold Tooth in Beijing before heading abroad to visit his parents.

Returning here now, Hu Ming still feels a bit nostalgic.

You should know that Hu Ming's main power base is in Beijing!

Moreover, he also owns a nice courtyard house.

According to the later environment, that courtyard house was still within the second ring road of Beijing and not far from Anmen Square.

That's an absolutely wonderful place.

Do you believe that if Hu Ming didn't have to do anything else in his life but just held onto this property, he could be worth tens of millions in twenty years?
However, Hu Ming's current net worth makes him uninterested in such things.

Those treasures in my personal storage space, wouldn't they be worth tens of millions if thrown away today?
After arriving in Beijing, Hu Ming didn't have the chance to go to his own courtyard first, nor did he have the chance to see Hu Bayi and the others immediately.

Because, after leaving the train station, Hu Ming was picked up by someone.

"Uncle Ming, Second Master's health is deteriorating day by day. He is still relatively clear-headed, but it seems unlikely that he will make it through this spring."

In a car, Hu Ming sat in the back seat, silently listening to Xie Yuchen, who was driving.

It is obvious that the train Hu Ming was on was told to Xie Yuchen by "Wu Sansheng".

"...I see. The reason I came to Beijing this time was to see that old man."

Hu Ming said calmly.

Honestly, even though more than 20 years have passed, it all seems like it happened just yesterday, and Hu Ming's feelings are particularly complicated.

Now, he really doesn't know how to face Er Yuehong.

"Speaking of which, Yuchen, your uncle told me that you are quite good, and now it seems that your father was not exaggerating."

Hu Ming didn't want to talk about Er Yuehong for the time being, and changed the subject, saying jokingly.

Of course, that's nonsense; Wu Sansheng would never say such things.

"Uncle Ming, you must be joking. He disappeared in 85 when he was exploring the underwater tombs in the Xisha Islands with the national archaeological team. So many years have passed, he must be dead by now, right?"

Xie Yuchen paused mid-drive, nearly crashing into the car in front, and quickly slammed on the brakes to slow down.

"Dead? Hmph, who knows?"

Hu Ming scoffed. "You're kidding me. If these uncle and nephew weren't secretly in contact, Hu Ming would have eaten this car on the spot!"
It's possible that Xie Yuhua's nephew didn't know, but it would be strange if Xie Yuchen, who was raised by Xie Lianhuan from a young age, had no contact with him!

It seems that "Wu Sansheng" has already told Xie Yuchen and Hu Ming that he knows their situation, but he's still pretending to be ignorant.
However, Hu Ming already knew that, at least for now, Xie Yuchen and his son were still not completely at ease with him and remained somewhat wary.

Even for Xie Yuchen, Hu Ming was the most valued disciple of his respected teacher.

This matter involves far too many people.

Before long, the car arrived at its destination!
Hu Ming got out of the car and looked at the sign, sighing that it was indeed true.

The Crescent Moon Hotel!
(End of this chapter)