Chapter 7647
You're too modest
In the car, Qin Xianglan said with emotion, "Mr. Xiao, I really don't know how to thank you. If it weren't for you, our family would have suffered another huge loss this time."
"Losing money is one thing, but the key issue is that this item was meant for my grandfather. He already has health problems, and if he gets hurt again, it will be adding insult to injury. I..."
Qin Xianglan wanted to say something more, but Xiao Chen interrupted her: "There's no need to say so much about our relationship. It's just a small matter. It's a pity I didn't find any antiques I liked today."
Qin Xianglan thought for a moment, then carefully took out a bank card from her pocket and handed it to Xiao Chen: "Mr. Xiao, I feel bad for making you come all this way. There isn't much money in this card, just ten million. Consider it a token of your appreciation for today's trouble."
Xiao Chen didn't even glance at the bank card: "You know I'm not short of money. I'm helping you today entirely because of our relationship."
Qin Xianglan became anxious and quickly said, "Mr. Xiao, you have helped us so much. This million is nothing. Please accept it. Otherwise, I will feel bad about it."
"I said, no need." Xiao Chen's tone was calm, yet it carried an invisible pressure that made Qin Xianglan dare not insist any longer. She had no choice but to reluctantly take back the bank card and put it in her bag.
The carriage fell silent again. Qin Xianglan remained silent for a while, as if she had made a great decision, before slowly speaking again, her tone tentative and cautious: "Mr. Xiao, I have a favor to ask, and I wonder if you can grant it."
"Speak." Xiao Chen's tone was concise and to the point, without any unnecessary formalities.
"Our Qin family owns an antique shop in the provincial capital. It's quite large, luxuriously decorated, and has a stable customer base, but we've always lacked a true expert in appraising antiques."
When Elder Ming was around, he could keep things in order, but now that something like this has happened to him, there's absolutely no one in the shop who can control things.
Qin Xianglan spoke sincerely, with a hint of expectation in her eyes, "Could you come to our store and become our chief appraiser?"
"Name your price, whether it's an annual salary of tens of millions or stock dividends. Just ask, and we'll meet your needs without hesitation."
Xiao Chen glanced at her, then a faint smile appeared on his lips. His tone was playful yet composed: "I'm used to living off women, I'm used to being lazy, I can't sit in an office, and I can't stand being tied down. I can only decline your invitation."
Qin Xianglan could only manage a bitter smile.
She just couldn't understand how someone with such great abilities could use such a flimsy excuse to fob her off.
Of course she knew that this wasn't the truth.
Xiao Chen must have more important things to do. Doing these things would only distract him and waste his time.
However, she didn't ask any further questions, but smiled and said, "You are too modest. With your abilities, you could make a big splash in a short time, whether in China or abroad, if you wanted to."
Xiao Chen did not respond, but closed his eyes. He did not want to say too much nonsense, and he did not want to involve Qin Xianglan in the affairs of the prison clan.
At least not now.
Qin Xianglan's skills are too weak and need further training. He will naturally tell Qin Xianglan when the time is right, after all, he also needs help.
Seeing that Xiao Chen did not respond, Qin Xianglan wisely refrained from asking any questions and instead focused on driving.
She longed to enter Xiao Chen's world, but to her dismay, she discovered that she didn't understand this man at all, and couldn't see through him at all.
He clearly possessed terrifying martial arts skills.
He was clearly an expert in appraising antiques. He could have easily wielded power over the world and lived a life of luxury with beautiful women, but instead, he was doing something dangerous yet noble, unbeknownst to anyone.
She didn't know what it was, but she knew it was real.
With that thought in mind, the red Porsche had already arrived at Xiao Chen's villa.
"Goodbye!" Xiao Chen got out of the car and waved to Qin Xianglan. "By the way, remember to give me a call if there are any auctions of antiques or weapons like this in the future. I'm very interested in them."
"No problem, Mr. Xiao, I will definitely remember!" Qin Xianglan bowed deeply. "Thank you again for your help today. If it weren't for you, I might have lost my grandfather, or I might have been deceived by that bastard again. In the future, if there is anything the Qin family needs, please don't hesitate to ask, and I will do my best to help."
Xiao Chen didn't speak or turn his head. He simply waved behind him and continued walking towards the villa, disappearing into the villa.
Qin Xianglan stood there, stunned for a long time.
Xiao Chen probably has no idea how grateful she is today.
However, Xiao Chen always maintained a nonchalant attitude, as if it were a trivial matter. No wonder he is a big shot.
The car finally started, and Qin Xianglan left Xiao Chen's villa with reluctance. No matter what, she would trust Xiao Chen more in the future, and the Qin family had also decided to stand on Xiao Chen's side.
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Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief after watching Qin Xianglan's car drive away. This woman had an extremely keen sense of smell. If he stayed too long, he was afraid she would notice something.
Unlike Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan, who are incredibly oblivious, living with him without ever questioning his identity is quite strange.
Just as she was about to turn around and go upstairs, Yun Yuyan's startled voice suddenly came from upstairs: "Keying, look! This time I'm really going to strike it rich! Look at this thing, isn't it a treasure!"
Xiao Chen didn't go up, but helplessly patted his head. This girl almost got swindled out of money last time, how come she's started collecting antiques again? She's completely forgetting her mistakes.
However, hearing Yun Yuyan's joyful voice, he tried to think positively. Perhaps, this time Yun Yuyan had really found a priceless treasure.
Maybe...!
He stepped onto the second floor.
Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying were sitting at the coffee table in the living room. On the coffee table were two green bronze cups with mottled patina, which looked quite old.
As Zhou Keying sipped her coffee, she looked at the pair of bronze cups with great interest, seemingly drawn to these strange objects.
"Sister Yuyan, is this the antique you just found? It looks like a bronze artifact. Is it really worth a fortune?"
"Of course! Let me tell you, this is a bronze artifact from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, a true priceless treasure. Isn't it amazing? I'm definitely going to get Xiao Chen to praise me. My taste is pretty good, isn't it?" Yun Yuyan boasted with a touch of pride.
"Sister Yu Yan, have you forgotten what Xiao Chen said? This is a very murky place. Nowadays, there are basically no bargains to be found. If it were back in the 70s or 80s, there might have been... Is this... really true?" Zhou Keying was a little worried. Had Yun Yu Yan been scammed again? (End of Chapter)