“It’s ruined!” Su Mingqi jumped up and down.
Li Mo released the ‘hammer’ and began opening the mechanical box.
Ka~
A string of sound was heard.
Ding~
And a fine paper clip fell on the table.
“This is…”
Zhang Jingshen lifted the paper clip in shock, then he recalled. To have an easy heart, he stuck a paperclip in the inner linings of the box when he got it at the time. The result, the paper clip vanished.
All this time Zhang Jingshen thought the paper clip was lost, and only now he understood it jammed the mechanical box.
The box opened to reveal a golden ingot.
The rich people of those times used this as currency, weighing 500 g.
The people looked at each other lost. The golden ingot was heavy enough, but of lesser value than the box itself.
Ten million at most!
Zhang Jingshen laughed bitterly.
Yu Boyan was speechless.
Su Mingqi flitted the box all over to ascertain the stark truth that disappointed him so. The box had no dents.
“This can’t be! How?” Su Mingqi was relentless in his denial.
Qin Zhen said, “Su Mingqi, no need to continue. You lost.”
Su Mingqi’s face fell.
Li Mo wasn’t polite, taking the ginseng and the night pearl in his possession.
Su Mingqi’s heart felt like bleeding from watching him take them away.
Su Mingqi had paid a great deal of time and money to get these two items. The Su clan’s end of the year assessment was just around the corner. Without these items, he would lose miserably.
Zhang Jingshen praised, “Young friend’s skill is incredible!”
“Amazing, a true young hero.”
“Today’s event has opened my eyes.”
“Amazing indeed. What did I tell you, with Old Yu’s experience, he wouldn’t have brought a nobody.”
“So skilled and yet so young, his future is limitless.”
The mockery turned into flattery.
Chen Zhengzhong entered with a tray of octennial exquisite duck when he heard everyone praising Li Mo to high heaven. His legs were shivering.
He shakily put the tray on the table then stood at the side, bracing for support.
Qin Zhen said, “The octennial exquisite duck has a fine taste. Try it, everyone.”
They all tested it and praised it again and again.
Li Mo also tried it. He had to admit, Chen Zhengzhong looked as plain as anyone, but this dish was a masterpiece. A single bite exploded with flavor in his mouth.
Chen Zhengzhong finally relaxed when Li Mo also showed his approval.
His greatest fear was Li Mo. For no other reason than the fact Li Mo was the new boss that held the power to end his career.
The feast lasted for two hours and the people began leaving once they had enough to drink and eat. Bai Wudi also left, but not before forcing a business card on Li Mo.
“I consider you my friend. If you find yourself in the capital, give me a call. I’ll invite you to my place.”
Yu Boyan and Zhang Jingshen said their farewells, leaving only Li Mo and Yang Hongying.
As a host, Li Mo had to show proper courtesy and be the last to leave. He was the new owner of the restaurant. It was rude if he left them hanging.
“L-Li Mo, I was to blame before. Please punish me.” Chen Zhengzhong walked over.
He was waiting for Yang Hongying to leave before getting on his knees, but she didn’t look to be leaving anytime soon, so he did it anyway.
Li Mo asked, “What last time?”
“L-last time.” Chen Zhengzhong was stammering.
Li Mo waved him off, “Continue as you were. I already forgot what happened last time.”
Chen Zhengzhong’s mind was blank for a few seconds. He sniffed his nose, a grown man was crying.
“Wu~”
‘What a great boss. How could he forget? It’s only been a few days! He is so generous that he is willing to overlook it.’
Chen Zhengzhong started to blame himself.
Li Mo rose to leave and Yang Hongying stood also.
He looked at her, but she only fluttered her eyes.
Li Mo ignored her and left, with Yang Hongying behind him.
He left the building, called a cab, and when he got in, Yang Hongying got in through the other door.
Li Mo’s couldn’t hold it anymore, “Miss Yang, I’m going home. So what are you doing?”
“I’m also going home.” Yang Hongying batted her eyes, looking as cute and innocent as possible.
“I’m staying in Phoenix District, you?”
“I’m also staying there.”
“What a coincidence.”
“Yeah, who knew.”
“Fine.” Li Mo gave up.
They never spoke a word all the way to Phoenix District.
Li Mo got out and so did Yang Hongying. Li Mo walked to his home, and Yang Hongying was behind him.
He stopped before the door to his house and said, “Miss Yang, this is my home. Your house can’t be the same as mine, right?”
“Ah, of course not. Mine is… there.”
Yang Hongying casually pointed at the residential area.
“Then bye.”
“Eh, you won’t invite me in?”
“It’s late.”
“But I’m beautiful.”
“What’s that got to do with anything?”
“Beauties have prerogative.”
“Not here.”
Li Mo closed the door behind him.
Yang Hongying stood five minutes at the door then snorted off.
Yang Hongying walked to the residential area and stopped at a lush mansion to knock.
“Are you looking for someone?” A thick middle-aged woman answered.
“Are you selling this house?”
“No, weirdo.”
The woman wanted to close the door but Yang Hongying extended a finger.
“10 million, up front.”
“No!”
“20 million!”
“It’s not about money!”
“40.”
The woman dialed on her phone, “Hello? Police, there’s a deranged person here…”
The middle-aged woman couldn’t help but think so in her situation. Her house’s value wasn’t low but if one took the decorations into account, it would reach 300 million. Who would come wanting to buy it at just 40 if not a deranged person?
“W-where’s the lunatic?”
The middle-aged woman’s husband came running but was speechless in the presence of Yang Hongying.
She was gorgeous.
Beauties had prerogative alright. The husband no longer wanted to drive her away and was now patiently inquiring about her case.
The husband understood the gist and took out his phone.
“Transfer the money and the house is yours.”
Ding!
40 millions were shifted on the spot.
“Wife, we’re moving!”
