The Crazy Son-In-Law

He Guangji waved his hand, “Doesn’t matter. Bai Ruoning has risen too quickly these past two years. On the surface, she maintains the affable image, but in private, she looks down on everyone. A proper setback might not be a bad thing for her. People who become overnight sensations like her tend to become restless and impulsive, which will eventually lead to their downfall.”

Xiao Shun took the opportunity to introduce the two businessmen, and they quickly found common ground in conversation.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“I’ll need your help with finding a spokesperson, Mr. He,” Xiao Shun said apologetically.

“Cough, there’s a shortage of everything these days except for young, beautiful actresses. Don’t worry, we can find one anytime,” He Guangji said with a hearty laugh.

Xiao Shun took a small glass bottle out of his pocket, which contained several dark gray pills, “These are pills I personally made. Their main effect is to strengthen the kidneys and toughen the tendons. Mr. He, you might want to give them a try.”

He had intended to give these pills as gifts to Wen Guangliang and Cai Junmin. He had refined a few extra, as they wouldn’t expire anytime soon and could be used when needed. These pills had the effects of consolidating the foundation, nourishing the energy, and even allowing a person’s constitution to reach the level of an athlete after several months of continuous use. However, the materials were also extremely precious, consuming a large portion of the thousand-year-old wild ginseng Wang Ye had given him.

As a result, he could only afford to give them ten or twenty pills each, but that would still greatly improve their constitution.

He Guangji carefully examined the glass bottle and hesitated. After all, these were medicines. However, he thought that Xiao Shun had no reason to harm him, so he opened the bottle, poured out a pill, and threw it into his mouth. Then he just swallowed it.

Moments later, he felt a warm sensation spreading from his abdomen to his limbs. It was as if his pores had opened up all at once, and he couldn’t help but let out a satisfied sigh, his eyes brightening.

“What a great thing!” He Guangji exclaimed as he stood up from his chair and circled around the dining table in a comical manner.

In these days, nine out of ten people have ailments. He Guangji had spent years in the entertainment industry, indulging in all kinds of vices. His body had long been weakened. After taking the pill, he didn’t feel completely reborn, but his body was much lighter than before. The effects were simply unbelievable.

Being a businessman, he immediately sensed a business opportunity, his eyes gleaming like a hungry wolf.

“Mr. Xiao, can you mass-produce this medicine? Can I sell it for you? I can guarantee you a huge profit!” He Guangji said, his face flushed and his expression excited.

Xiao Shun smiled and poured cold water on his enthusiasm, “I’m afraid that’s not possible. The refining technique isn’t difficult, but the key is that the raw materials are hard to find. I only managed to obtain some by chance and was only able to refine about twenty pills in total. It’s quite difficult, and mass production is simply impossible.”

He was being a little cunning since he had actually refined more than a hundred pills. But making it sound scarcer made it appear more precious, which would make He Guangji more grateful and put more effort into the advertising deal.

“What materials are needed? Can’t they be bought with money?” He Guangji asked, unwilling to give up. He sat back down on the chair and looked at Xiao Shun.

“Thousand-year-old wild ginseng,” Xiao Shun replied candidly.

“That is indeed hard to come by. Mass production really is hopeless,” He Guangji said, pondering for a moment, with a hint of regret in his voice. “However, I can try to use my connections to find some. If I can find it, would you be able to help me refine some? Of course, I won’t let you work for free, and I’ll definitely repay you generously.”

“That’s no problem,” Xiao Shun agreed.

After dinner and seeing He Guangji off, Song Yun approached Xiao Shun hesitantly, “Mr. Xiao… could you spare me two of those pills?”

Xiao Shun looked him up and down and smiled, “You’re still young, and your constitution is not bad. You only have some minor issues, and you don’t need those pills. I can prescribe you some herbal remedies later to help you recover.”

Song Yun’s eyes lit up, “Thank you, Mr. Xiao.”

After leaving Emperor Hall, Xiao Shun went to a jade market to buy a set of carving tools. He planned to use one of the Spirit Stones he had obtained to make some protective charms for Yao Qin. He couldn’t always be by her side, and her safety had always been his primary concern.

Though it was quite peaceful now, he couldn’t help but feel apprehensive when recalling the incidents that had occurred previously. Xiao Shun would not allow any accidents to happen again.

Zhu Que could handle ordinary thugs, but if she encountered someone like Sikong Xinrong, she would be powerless. Spirit Stones contained rich energy and had some spirituality. It could nourish her body, and in times of danger, it could protect Yao Qin.

After purchasing the tools and bringing them back to the courtyard on the Eighth Avenue, it was almost dark, so he didn’t return to the office but went straight home.

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At seven o’clock that evening, Yao Qin dressed up a little, applied light makeup, and dragged Xiao Shun along to attend Mo Yibai’s birthday party.

Xiao Shun initially didn’t want to go, as he always felt that Mo Yibai was a woman with a strong ulterior motive and dealing with such people could be exhausting. However, he couldn’t resist Yao Qin’s persistence and agreed to accompany her to the party.

Since they were both at Pearl International, it took them less than ten minutes to walk to Mo Yibai’s residence. When they arrived, more than a dozen well-dressed young men and women were already present.

Mo Yibai briefly introduced everyone. Apart from Shen Yi and Sun Chuan, Xiao Shun met the others for the first time. Since they were invited by Mo Yibai, they were probably not ordinary people, so most of them were quite friendly.

Upon hearing Xiao Shun’s name, a young man and a woman’s eyes lit up simultaneously. One was Ouyang Qianqian, with short brown hair and smoky makeup, exuding a fashionable aura. The other was a young man named Song Pengju, who had delicate features and was dressed casually.

Both of them came from the four major families, albeit from side branches. They were surely rich and their wealth was comparable to Shen Yi. Not long after the Sikong family’s downfall, they received an order from their family’s higher-ups: never provoke Xiao Shun.

To them, this was a strange name. Even so, they didn’t dare to take it lightly and committed the name to memory. As a result, when they heard Xiao Shun’s name, they subconsciously took an extra glance.

Sun Chuan had been humiliated by Xiao Shun several times, and now, even when he saw Yao Qin, he would not think much. Seeing Xiao Shun he was like a rat encountering a cat – he felt intimidated. However, in front of so many people, he managed not to make his apprehension too obvious, maintaining an overall lukewarm demeanor.