Dragon Hermit

Chapter 70: Exposure

Thats awesome! Yao Ting shouted and looked quickly for greenish transparent jadeite and placed it in Xia Yans hands. I also want a jade ornament.

Is this jadeite glass? Xia Yan looked at the egg-sized piece of jadeite in his hand and asked in surprise. This was a beautiful piece of jadeite as pure as water.

Nope, this is ice jade. Grandpa has said that its enough to make two jade pendants. Please make one for me and take the remaining jade for yourself. You can even make a Guanyin Ornament out of it if you want, Yao Ting said with a flushed face.

Yao Min and Yao Shigu exchanged a glance. They were both smiling with their eyes!

Lil Ting got a favorable impression of Lil Yan!

Okay, Miss Yan. Xia Yan didnt argue and refuse it. He only knew that imperial glass jadeite was very expensive, and didnt know ice jades price, and he assumed that it wouldnt be worth more than several tens thousand. If he didnt accept it, it would be very disrespectful. Besides, he was working for her and he could take a fee with a clear conscience.

Fine. Lil Yan, please put it away for now. We should go out for lunch. I have already reserved some seats in Yichengdu, Yao Min seemed quite anxious. Its already noon and I have to go back to work by 2:30 pm, or else I will be accused of skipping out of work.

Miss Li was left to look after the store, while Xia Yan and his three companions rode an SUV car. In twenty minutes, they reached a courtyard near the river.

This was a courtyard in the center of Chengdu City with an expanse of 200 square meters. This plot of land was very expensive!

Sirs, may I ask whether you have a reservation?

Take us to Qingchen Pavillion.

Please follow me!

Yao Min had reserved a private room near the river, and they didnt sit there for long before someone knocked on the door.

Mister Yao, you are an unusual guest. Did you come over to pass the celebration here? Lil Min is getting more beautiful with every passing day. As for Lil Ting, I heard that you will participate in the four nations competition. Im really proud of you. You must defeat those Japanese, South-Korean, and Thais. Im cheering for you, A fatty in his fifties entered the room. He had a tall stature, outstanding bearings, and he greeted the Yaos with a smile across his face and placed a plate of mooncake on the table.

Fatty Li, I havent seen you for a month, yet your tongue got sweeter again, Yao Shigu said with a wry smile.

Mister Yao, you havent introduced this little fella yet? That isnt nice of you, Fatty Li said.

This is Xia Yan, a junior of mine. Xia Yan, this is Li Ke, Yichengdus owner. You can just call him Fatty Li or Mister Li, Yao Shigu introduced them to each other with a wry smile plastered on his face.

Mister Li, hello, This was their first meeting, and Xia Yan couldnt just call him Fatty Li.

Old Yao, that isnt appropriate. Both Lil Min and Lil Ting call me Uncle. So, why doesnt this little fella call me Uncle, too? Fatty Li spoke with feigned displeasure.

Yao Min and Yao Ting both revealed wry smiles, while Yao Shigu laughed heartily and said, Fatty Li, Xia Yans seniority is higher than Lil Min and Lil Ting. So, how could he call you Uncle? Haha!

It turns out that its Bro Xia. Haha, its no wonder that both Lil Min and Lil Ting wore an unsightly expression, Fatty Li also laughed heartily and shook Xia Yans hand. The rooms ambiance got quite lively!

Old Yao, I have fished out a certain object several days ago, and Ill bring it to the Antique Collectibles Store someday. Will you have a look at it?

Fine, you just have to come over.

I wont disturb your familys celebration, but Ill still come over to offer you a toast in a while, Fatty Li left sensibly, and the waiters started serving the dishes. They also served them a bottle of red wine and said that it was a gift for Mister Yao from the owner.

They didnt sit down for long before people knocked on the door and entered one by one. Mister Yao, happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Mister Yao, lets take a drink in your honor.

Mister Zhang, hello.

Mister Wang

Mister Li

It seemed like everyone in Yichengdu who knew Yao Shigu came over to toast him in this short while and their private room didnt regain its calm until they left. It was at this moment that Xia Yan realized Yao Shigus influence. Yao Shigu and his Antique Collectibles Store were famous among Chengdu Citys upper-echelon.

Only merchants came over to propose a toast to Yao Shigu. After all, rules got stricter and government officials didnt dare to brazenly attend a high-end establishment such as Yichengdu. But, Xia Yan still discerned through those merchants sayings that Yao Shigus influence among officials was also high.

Oh, by the way. Why didnt I get to see Mr. and Mrs. Yao? After they chatted for a while and ate their fill, Xia Yan couldnt help but raise this question, but he immediately realized that he made a grave mistake. The Yaos expression got quite unsightly!

Yao Shigu sighed and explained everything. It turned out that the Yao sisters parents died in a traffic accident in their childhood and it was Yao Shigu that raised his two granddaughters alone.

Im sorry, I didnt know this, Xia Yan apologized.

Its fine, Yao Min revealed a forced smile and questioned Xia Yan. By the way, Xia Yan, why dont you tell us about your family? How are your parents?

It was now Yao Mins turn to feel ashamed of her question. They were all fellow sufferers and they couldnt help but empathize with each other. They got closer than before!

Ouhao residence? Isnt that the Xie Familys estate? Upon hearing Xia Yans story, Yao Shigu furrowed his brows and questioned him.

Thats right, Xia Yan nodded.

Since Old Xie suffered a stroke three years ago, the Xie family has been getting more ridiculous and scandalous with every passing day. They fanned the flames of internal strife, and they no longer have any bottom line. The Xie family wasnt in this state when Old Xie was around, Yao Shigu placed his chopsticks on the table and spoke. He couldnt help but shook his head.

Old Xie is a nice old man, but he didnt teach his descendants well.

Xia Yan wanted to question Yao Shigu further about the Xie familys situation, but the phone in his pockets rang suddenly. He took it out and found out that it was a call from Dong Quan. He immediately accepted the call!

On that day in Dynasty Karaoke Hub, Dong Quans actions were up to Xia Yans satisfaction, and that was why he didnt vent his anger at Dong Fengs actions on him.

Master Xia, happy festival to you!

Happy festival to you, too.

Master Xia, are you free now? I have something to discuss with you, and its related to you, Dong Quan said.

Martial Uncle, Miss Min, Miss Ting, Ill go out to receive a call, Xia Yan said and left the private room. He asked, Whats the matter?

Master Xia, I have just seen a thread in Chengdu Citys local forum and Ill now send the link to you. Have a look at it, its related to the Xie family, Dong Quan wanted to say more about this, but hesitated and didnt describe the thread in detail.

[Is it related to me and the Xie family?] Xia Yan was taken aback and he couldnt help but wonder what this was.

Fine, send it to me, Xia Yan said.

Dong Quan hung up on him and sent him a websites address. Xia Yan used Yichengdus wifi to connect to the internet and opened the website. Upon looking at the thread, flames of anger raged up in his chest and he gritted his teeth.

The shady deals hidden behind its disregard for human life, Ill expose the Xie familys estate.

Today, on 28th May. A construction worker called Xia Weiguo fell off the scaffolding and suffered severe injuries, yet the Xie familys estate paid him only 100.000 as compensation and sent him back to Chong County