Chapter 235
There was a moment of incredulity.
The man rose haughtily, even as the seat rattled.
It was the first time he had ever lost his temper.
It was almost unbelievable.
Mu Shenzhou was startled, when he was angered: “Mr. Jingxian!”
Meng Jingye ignored Mu Shenzhou and only looked at Fu Yunshen.
As if he remembered something, his eyes changed again and again.
But this reaction of his was reflected in the eyes of the other guests, that he was furious.
When she saw this scene, Su Ruan laughed coldly, but there was a vague feeling of pleasure in her heart.
She turned her head and said to Fu Yikan, “Look, blackmailing me for half a million and then spending five million on a rotten flower to make another woman happy, what does he mean?”
“This offends the family in the imperial capital, and you all don’t care?”
Fu Yijian wrinkled his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: “Xiao Ruan, don’t be like this.”
“What’s wrong with me being like this?” The more Su Ruan spoke, the more aggrieved she became, and her eyes turned red, “You don’t know how he humiliated me just now, asking me to buy a broken cup for half a million! And because of another woman!”
After she returned to Shanghai with Fu Yikan, all the grievances she had suffered had been given by Fu Yunshen.
Up to now, she couldn’t even enter Century Square.
Behind the scenes, many young ladies were laughing at her.
They also said that she was disgusting and cheap, and that she was engaged to someone else and turned her head to climb into another bed.
Su Ruan was furious.
But after all, the Su family was far away from the imperial capital, the sky was high and the emperor was far away, so they couldn’t control this side of Shanghai City and had no way to back her up.
It was also because of her repentance of her marriage that, more than two years later, Master Su was still angry with her.
He said that since she had married into the Fu family, she should listen to Fu Mingcheng and Mrs. Fu on everything.
The Su family won’t care what kind of daughter she is in the future.
So Su Ruan’s resentment towards Fu Yunshen was great.
If it wasn’t for Fu Yunshen, who she was engaged to, she wouldn’t have been left alone.
“You used someone else’s cup, it’s normal to compensate.” The company’s main business is to provide a wide range of products and services to the market.
“It’s because you guys don’t care that I’ll care.” Su Ruan didn’t listen at all and was bent on having her own way, “I just want to spend my life on top of him and make him willingly call me sister-in-law.”
She looked contemptuous and gloated, “But it won’t be necessary, after offending the imperial family, grandpa can’t even protect him.”
Last time, the Fu family was able to send Fu Yunshen over to O Chau for refuge, could they do it every time?
The last time, the Fu family was able to send Fu Yunshen to the o-continent for refuge.
Su Ruan was smiling, waiting for Meng Jingxiang to turn on Fu Yunshen next.
However –
Meng Jingye slowly exhaled a breath, his voice slightly lowered: “This auction item, I am not qualified to take it anymore, earlier it was my fault for imposing on others.”
“It’s just a flower, you can find others too.”
Su Ruan’s smile froze.
Mu Shenzhou also froze a little: “Mr. Jingxiang?”
Meng Jingye looked at Mu Shenzhou with a few cooler eyes and spat out two words, “Continue.”
“Ten thousand then.” Fu Yunshen withdrew his eyes and tapped his fingers, “I’ve changed my mind, someone wants to bid, that’s fine too.”
Meng Jingxiang didn’t say a word.
He was frowning tightly, and tiny beads of sweat were seeping out of his bare forehead.
Mu Shenzhou could not understand why Meng Jingxian’s attitude had changed so quickly.
But now, he was the one who was embarra*sed.
Mu Shenzhou looked a bit distressed and did not dare to look at Ying Zigui. He sat down stiffly, his fingers slightly clenched.
The provider of this tulip had originally set the reserve price at a very high level.
So even if it was only 10,000, it was more than enough.
The premise was that this was just an ordinary tulip.
If it was a snow lingzhi, there would be no market for it.
Otherwise, Meng Jingxian wouldn’t have come all the way here himself.
The auctioneer was a working man, and he was busy asking the staff to put this tulip into the box and loose it.
Ying Ziji took the box and opened it, her fingers gently stroked a petal, her eyes moving slightly.
This snow lingzhi was even better than she had thought.
The year, too, was five hundred years old, so it could survive even after leaving the soil and keep its medicinal power intact.
It should have been discovered and picked only recently.
As to how it became a hybrid variety of tulip, it is not known.
Snow lingzhi has the same growing conditions as the nymphaea, both requiring temperatures of tens of degrees below zero.
But snow lingzhi, of necessity, grows on top of cliff faces.
Over in Antarctica, there are quite a few mercenary squads that specialise in examining medicinal herbs.
But even the mercenary squads are extra careful when walking in Antarctica.
The Earth has gone through billions of years of change and there have been several long-ago eras, and underneath those ice layers, there are quite a few ancient viruses.
But if one is released, it is likely to destroy the whole world.
That’s why those medicinal herbs produced in Antarctica have high bounty prices on the nok forum.
For a grade like snow lingzhi, that starts at five million dollars.
Buying it for 10,000, it was equivalent to her earning a lot of money.
It was good.
“I remembered something.” Ying Ziji straightened up, thoughtful, “Rumour has it that you offended a family in the imperial capital and were sent to o continent, the Dream Family?”
“That’s not a rumour.” Fu Yun Shen’s eyes closed slightly, “I left China after beating up that direct member of the Meng family.”
Ying Ziji turned his head and glanced at Meng Jingxiang, “Was it him?”
“No.” Fu Yun Shen faded, “But he was watching from the sidelines.”
Ying Ziyi raised her eyebrows slightly.
Watching, could there be such a big shadow?
I wonder how hard he was hitting.
“Sir.”
This address caused Fu Yunshen’s eyes to darken slightly, “What?”
Ying Ziji closed the box back up and turned her head, “When you’re free, have a couple of moves.”
The others were too useless, and she had to keep her strength in check when she fought.
It wasn’t enjoyable.
“Hm?” Fu Yunshen’s peach blossom eyes suddenly curved, his tone idle, “Okay, little friend, be merciful then.”
He paused, “Don’t hit my brother’s face, anywhere else is fine.”
“……”
**
The second half of the auction went on very quietly.
It was also because of the earlier tulip scramble episode that led to no one grabbing the blue and white glazed red porcelain hamper that Ying Ziji needed from Mu Heqing when she was auctioning it.
Who dared to steal it?
Can’t you see Young Master Fu is sitting there with the attitude that he will kill anyone who steals it with money?
Ying Ziji looked at the blue and red porcelain barn she had bought for five million dollars and was silent for a while.
She tapped on WeChat and sent a message to Mu Heqing.
[Elder Mu, you’re saving money.]
[?
[I think, you should thank me a little and send me some snacks.]]
[……]
Mu Heqing was crying and laughing.
I’ll pay for all your snacks from now on, not to mention the snacks, I’ll buy you a full banquet.
Ying Zidian extinguished her mobile phone, carried the two boxes and took the lift upstairs.
Fu Yunshen knew she had to meet with Rita Bevan in the early hours of the morning and was not sure about her safety, so she followed her.
After the auction, Zhong Manhua hesitated for a long time before brazenly going up to her.
“This Mr. Meng, is it true that you said you were out of the clinic?”
The Meng family represented the pinnacle of Chinese medicine in China.
Mu Heqing had almost died at that time and had been saved by the Meng family, not to mention Old Lady Ying’s headache.
“A clinic?” Meng Jingxiang turned his head and gave Zhong Manhua an up-and-down look.
It took a long time before he recognised her as the main mother of the Ying family.
His features were still warm, his voice was like jade and contained a smile, “Sorry, you may not be qualified yet.”
Even Mu Heqing sometimes went to the ancient medical community himself.
The Ying family?
What the hell.
Money?
It wasn’t like the Meng Family was an ordinary family in the world, they didn’t lack money at all.
Zhong Manhua’s face turned white and she opened her mouth, “But ……”
“Make way.” Meng Jingxian didn’t even pay attention to Zhong Manhua and walked past.
Next to him, Mu Shenzhou, with a complicated look at Zhong Manhua, followed Meng Jingxian out.
Zhong Manhua stood in the same place, unable to return to her senses for half a day, and was even more embarra*sed.
“Mum, let’s go.” Ying Yuexuan tugged on her sleeve and whispered, “Grandma’s illness, there will be other ways.”
Against the stares of the other noblewomen and the gentry, Zhong Manhua quickly left.
Outside the main hall.
Mu Shenzhou was about to call out to Meng Jingxiang when he was interrupted by the ringing of his mobile phone.
“Mom.” Mu Shenzhou took a deep breath before saying, “The auction has just ended on my side, everything is normal.”
“That’s good.” Madam Mu smiled, “You were able to have a new workout, and it’s an extra safeguard when you inherit the Mu family in the future.”
“I still have valuable guests on my side.” Mu Shenzhou nodded, “If you don’t have anything urgent, I’ll call you later.”
“Shenzhou, don’t rush,” Mrs. Mu was busy speaking, “Mr. Mu Cheng is beside him and says he has something to say to you.”
Mu Shenzhou froze, “Grandpa’s?”
Mu Cheng represented Mu Heqing, and his phone call was the same as Mu Heqing’s.
Before Mu Shenzhou could return to his senses, the other side of the phone had already changed to a different voice.
“Young Master Shenzhou, this is Mu Cheng.”
Chapter 236
The moment Mu Cheng said this, it made his nerves tense up.
Mu Shenzhou glanced in the direction of Meng Jingxiang.
Seeing that Meng Jingxiang also had no intention of leaving now, he retreated to a corner and answered the phone.
“Mr. Mu Cheng, this is Mu Shenzhou, you’re welcome.”
In fact, Mu Cheng was just the subordinate who was responsible for all of Mu Heqing’s travels.
But because of Mu Heqing, no one would really treat him as a subordinate.
If you wanted to see Mu Heqing, then you still had to go through Mu Cheng.
“His Lordship has already finalised the final time for the heir examination.” Mu Cheng’s tone was flat, “It just so happens that I came to see your mother about some business today, so I stopped by to tell you in advance.”
Mu Shenzhou’s eyes fixed haughtily, “Grandpa wants to choose an heir?”
This matter had been spread in the Mu family a few years ago.
It was directly across the generation of Mu Shenzhou’s father, and the candidates were all over the heads of their grandchildren.
Only Mu Heqing had never made a definite statement, and this time, it was still completely spoken about.
Mu Shenzhou’s breathing sharpened slightly.
“Yes, you were the first to be notified.” Mu Cheng smiled faintly, “The test is rather difficult, and the exact criteria will be released in a few days, so please prepare for Young Master Shenzhou.”
Without waiting for Mu Shenzhou to react, Mu Cheng had already hung up the phone.
He was stunned for a long time.
A few minutes later, the phone rang again.
It was Madam Mu.
“Shenzhou, you’re the first to be notified, that means it’s a good thing.” Madam Mu was also unable to hide her excitement, “Your grandfather should have been concerned about you.”
The Mu family had a large family.
In Mu Shenzhou’s generation alone, there were thirty full-blooded disciples.
He hadn’t seen Mu Heqing get close to anyone yet.
Mu Shenzhou was not the best, there were at least three others ahead of him.
One of them, too, was female.
Madam Mu also did not expect that Mu Cheng would personally inform Mu Shenzhou about the heir test.
“You have an honoured guest over there, so mum won’t bother you.” Madam Mu was relieved, “When you pa*s the test, you can start to inherit the Mu family.”
Looking at the hang-up call, Mu Shenzhou wrinkled his brows, but was not as optimistic as Madam Mu.
He pondered for a moment and walked over to Meng Jingxiang.
The man was draped in a dark cyan Chinese embroidered cardigan jacket, and he had a folding fan in his hand.
Ancient colours.
He looked out of place in this cosmopolitan city with all its traffic and lights.
But his appearance was outstanding, and this outfit made him look even more impressive.
People who pa*sed by could not help but turn around frequently.
Mu Shenzhou stepped forward and apologised: “Mr. Jing Shu, sorry I couldn’t let you get the tulip.”
“No need.” Meng Jingye paused and suddenly asked, “Do you know that lady?”
“I know her, but I don’t really know her well.” Mu Shenzhou was relieved to see that Meng Jingye was not counting, “She was originally the Ying family’s adopted daughter, but now her adoption has been dissolved.”
“So.” Meng Jingxiang lost interest.
However, it was really good looking.
Mu Shenzhou spoke again, “If Mr. Jingye really likes that tulip, I can ask someone to go over to O Chau to take a look.”
“No need.” Meng Jingxian still used these two words, “You go about your business, I have things to do, I’ll leave now.”
He also spoke with the feeling of an ancient man.
Mu Shenzhou couldn’t figure out his attitude, so he nodded, “Okay, if Mr. Jingxian needs anything, please contact me.”
In front of the hotel, a Porsche stopped.
The woman next to Meng Jingye pulled open the door for him and he got in.
After getting into the car, the woman’s expression changed to one of solemnity for a few moments, “Sir, that snow lingzhi ……”
“I didn’t say I gave up.” Meng Jingxiang beat the fan in his hand and smiled faintly, “While he is not with that little girl, you send a few attendants to snatch it.”
The woman was respectful, “I respectfully obey your orders, sir.”
They were in no hurry to return to the imperial capital.
It was worth staying for the sake of a snow lingzhi that could give life to the dead and flesh to the bones.
Meng Jingxiang murmured softly, “If I had known so much trouble, I should have just done it earlier before the auction started.”
He was not an ancient healer, but an ancient martial artist.
Some years earlier, because most of the first line members of the Dream Family were not in good health, the Dream Family had specifically discussed with a family in the Ancient Martial World to allow a few talented Ancient Martial Artists to join the family.
The children born would be given the surname Dream.
And in the future, the Dream Family could heal for this ancient martial arts family without charging a consultation fee.
But of course, extremely rare medicinal materials are not provided by the Dream Family.
The Dream Family did not need money, because money was far less important to them than a medicinal herb.
But it did not mean that the Dream Family did not lack money.
Even the Fifth Family, a family of fortune tellers, had gone into business for money.
Only the head of the Dream Family followed the legacy of his ancestors and was determined not to take half a step into the world, remaining in the ancient medical community, with only a small number of family members going out.
Every medicinal herb costs a sky-high price.
Meng Jingxian, is the descendant of one of these talented ancient martial artists.
By rights he should be from the Ancient Martial Family side, but because his father had joined the family, he took the Dream Family’s surname.
Ancient martial artists, have always been rampant.
Never use money when they can settle with their hands.
When he goes out, he doesn’t even carry a bank card, let alone cash.
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you’re looking for.
And that man ……
He coughed gently a few times, his gaze deep and dark.
“Sir, but that young master of the Mu family-” the woman frowned, her tone tinged with disgust, “is also really useless, can’t even spare the money to spend on the snow lingzhi for you, if he knew who you belonged to, he would regret it sooner or later. ”
“You’re wrong to blame him for that.” Meng Jingxiang closed his paper fan and smiled, “He is just a direct member of the Mu family in this generation, not the real heir of the Mu family, only the real heir is qualified to enter the ancient medicine world.”
“He couldn’t spare a few million for me, it’s justifiable.”
Meng Jingxiang’s eyes narrowed slightly, and after a pause, he faintly: “It’s best if you can keep your hands off, the little girl likes flowers and plants, you go and ask the Imperial Capital side to send a few pots over and exchange them with her.”
The woman led the order and began to contact the people over in the imperial capital.
**
After the auction ended, most of the people dispersed.
Fu Mingcheng and Mrs. Fu naturally saw Fu Yunshen, but they ignored them and went straight away.
Fu Yikan did want to look for Fu Yunshen, but he didn’t see anyone, so he had to give up.
“Xiao Ruan, let’s go, let’s go back.” Fu Yikan put on his coat and turned around, seeing Su Ruan rummaging around for something, he froze, “Xiao Ruan?”
“My card!” Su Ruan looked under the chair, but couldn’t find it, so she was so anxious that her eyes turned red, “Yijian, my bank card is missing.”
“What bank card?” Fu Yijian’s expression gradually became serious, “Did mum and dad give it to you? It doesn’t matter if you lost it, you can get a replacement.”
“No, I brought it here from the imperial capital.” Su Ruan said, and tears fell down her face, “That bearer black gold card, from Loran Bank.”
Fu Yikan’s expression changed slightly, “Lost it?”
“It’s definitely here.” Su Ruan lifted her skirt and ran over to the dining table again to look for it, “I remember bringing it with me, why is it missing.”
The Loran Bank had a bearer black card, a symbol of status, only ever issued in the imperial capital, a limited edition.
But people don’t usually put much money on this card, it’s just a souvenir.
If you lose it, you’ll be in trouble.
However, Su Ruan only had this black gold card from Loran Bank, she couldn’t look at other banks’ cards.
Especially since she could usually show it off, after all, there were none on this side of Shanghai.
This time it was because of the auction that she had brought this card with her and transferred the money.
Su Ruan was about to go crazy: “Yikan, I still have 10 million in my card, what if I lose this?”
“Don’t be anxious.” Fu Yijian walked to the reception desk, “Please transfer the CCTV footage in the lobby, my wife has lost her bank card, it’s very important.”
“Okay, Young Master, you wait a moment.”
The other party was a member of Fu’s family, the lady at the counter didn’t dare to be slack and quickly contacted the surveillance room and brought up the footage.
Su Ruan came thumping on her high heels and watched the surveillance together with Fu Yikan.
Suddenly, she spoke abruptly, “Stop, here.”
The lady at the counter pressed pause.
On the screen, it was Ying Ziji who stopped for a moment before leaving her seat and pa*sing by Su Ruan.
Only when she saw this did Su Ruan remember that she had deliberately tried to trip Ying Zidian, only that she had failed to do so and her foot had been stepped on.
Besides, she did not have any more close contact with other people.
The surveillance did not show that she had dropped her black card either.
But she had used her card earlier in the auction.
It could only have disappeared near the end of the auction.
“It’s her.” Su Ruan didn’t even think about it and sneered, “I told you she was an adopted daughter who didn’t even have a family, how could she have a million? It must have been her who took my card.”
The bearer black card could be used by anyone.
Fu Yikan was silent, “Xiao Ruan, don’t worry, there’s a misunderstanding about this, look for it again.”
“There’s no misunderstanding.” Su Ruan sneered, “I heard from the Ying family that she was used to thieving, she is still here, right? Give me her room number, I’ll go look for her.”
The last sentence was addressed to the lady at the counter.
The lady at the counter froze a little: “Sorry, young lady, the guests’ information is confidential, you should not give us a hard time.”
“Do you know what kind of card I have here? It’s from Laurent Bank, there’s ten million dollars in it, you couldn’t even afford to pay for it if you were sold.” Su Ruan didn’t even listen, “Come on, which room is she in? Call some more security guards for me.”
**
Presidential Suite 908.
Ying Ziji was talking to Lita.
“I say, it’s half past ten, where are you? I see that you have a nice view over here in Shanghai, do you want to come out and have a look around first?”
Lita was wandering around somewhere when she suddenly exclaimed, “Wow, is this the big stall you were talking about? It looks kind of delicious.”
Ying was about to say something when she casually glanced at the door and her eyes suddenly narrowed.
After a few seconds, without waiting for her answer, Lita on the other end of the phone said, “Hello? You’ve lost your connection? Is your internet bad?”
“Something’s up, hold on.” Ying hung up the phone and got up.
The doorbell rang at the same time.
Ying Zidian raised his hand and pressed the door handle, opening the door.