The Crazy Son-In-Law

As for the technique known as ‘Fallen Seven’, it wasn’t anything more profound than the ‘Ghost Door Thirteen Needles’. Xiao Shun didn’t mind sharing it with the Qin family, as he had no intention of making a living through medicine and hence, saw no competition. Even if he were to practice medicine for a living, there were so many patients worldwide that his family alone couldn’t possibly treat them all.

Xiao Shun understood the medical families, like the Qin’s, wouldn’t readily share ‘Fallen Seven’ with outsiders. It wasn’t even easily passed on within the family, after all, this was the foundation of their standing in the world. Furthermore, as people often say, traditional medicine is hard to master, and acupuncture is even more so. Without a decade or so of dedicated study, it was impossible to grasp the nuances, and most people only learned the basics.

“You are too kind. What you are offering us is a priceless treasure to the Qin family. I don’t even know how to thank you,” said Qin Guangyuan, his emotions barely under control despite his attempts to calm himself. His aged eyes darted around ceaselessly as he murmured, “Let me think, let me think…”

Exchanging glances with Wang Ye, Xiao Shun wondered if the old man was losing his mind.

Suddenly, Qin Guangyuan’s eyes lit up, “Mr. Xiao, I don’t have much property in Stillwater, and giving you money may seem crude. However, we have a residence in the capital, we call it ‘Cottage of Herbs’. It’s about the same size as Wang Ye’s ‘Bamboo Court’. I would like to gift it to you. Of course, this doesn’t even begin to repay one ten-thousandth of what you’ve given to the Qin family. Consider it a small token of our gratitude. In the future, if you ever need anything, we will be at your service.”

Money isn’t crude at all… I’m in desperate need of it, Xiao Shun thought to himself.

Qin Zhiyu couldn’t sit still any longer. It was one thing for the young Tang Shishi to be fooled by this scoundrel, but she couldn’t understand how her grandfather and Wang Ye, both of mature age, could fall for his trickery. The ‘Cottage of Herbs’ might be similar in size to the ‘Bamboo Court’, but it was located in the capital where land was worth its weight in gold. The property was probably worth over two billion, how could they simply give it away?

Before Xiao Shun could respond, Qin Zhiyu hastily whispered, “Grandfather, perhaps you should reconsider. Don’t let yourself be deceived.”

“Nonsense!” Qin Guangyuan shot her a glare, “A master like Xiao wouldn’t deceive people!” He then turned to Xiao Shun, “This girl has been spoiled by me, please don’t mind her.”

Xiao Shun glanced at Qin Zhiyu, a hint of amusement in his eyes. He raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “No worries. If Mr. Qin insists with such sincerity, I would be rude to decline.” In Xiao Shun’s view, the value of ‘Fallen Seven’ to the Qin family far exceeded that of a residence, hence he didn’t feel guilty about accepting it.

Qin Zhiyu’s pretty face turned red with anger. She shot him a murderous look. Wait until you can’t produce the ‘Fallen Seven’. Let’s see how you’ll get out of this! Will you write a book on the spot?

Xiao Shun chose to ignore her. He wondered why she was so hostile towards him from their very first encounter. I’m not your father, why should I put up with your tantrums?

Meanwhile, in Yao Cen’s office.

“President, the people from Kumi Group are back,” reported Mai Yaqin. “Should we meet them?”

Yao Cen lifted his head, his face showing signs of fatigue. After a moment of contemplation, he responded, “They’re here to discuss the distribution of our company’s products. Let them wait in the reception room.”

“Alright.”

“Oh, you’ll handle this situation. As of today, you’re the company’s deputy general manager. I will announce this later.”

“I… I’m afraid I won’t be able to…”

It was all too sudden. Mai Yaqin couldn’t quite believe it at first, and a hint of fear creeped in, worrying she might fail to live up to Yao Cen’s trust in her.

“Ever since I took over Tulip International, you’ve been with me. I trust your capabilities,” Yao Cen managed to squeeze out a smile as she said this.

Mai Yaqin was thorough in her work, and she had always been loyal to Yao Cen. She had accompanied Yao Cen through the toughest times at both Tulip International and Starline, so she deserved this.

Xiao Shun had thoroughly explained the matter of product representation to her.

This would be a win-win situation for both Starline and the Kumi Group.

Starline Health was now in high demand, and Starline urgently needed to expand production. If they were to start from scratch, building factories, purchasing production lines, and recruiting workers would take a lot of time. If they could leverage the Kumi Group’s production lines, they could quickly increase production capacity.

Of course, another option was to increase the selling price and take the high-end route.

But considering that Starline was just starting out and needed to increase brand awareness, making such a move might result in a significant loss of customers. The timing did not seem right.

Yao Cen knew that the person in charge of the agency talks this time was Tang Shishi, and she did not want to face Tang Shishi at the moment.

Her feelings were complicated, a bit like a loser facing a winner, or maybe a bit of an inferiority complex? She couldn’t articulate it clearly, but it was awkward.

Xiao Shun’s actions that day seemed to have crushed all her confidence and pride.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Thank you for your trust,” Mai Yaqin straightened up and said.

“Have you been having a disagreement with Mr. Xiao recently? You seem to have been in a poor mood these past few days,” Mai Yaqin cautiously asked.

Yao Cen gave a bitter smile and tried to sound casual, “It’s nothing, I just haven’t been resting well.”

Mai Yaqin added, “Mr. Xiao is a good man. Don’t let a little friction between you two linger too long, it can cause problems.”

Anyone in the company who wasn’t blind could see that the couple had been having disagreements recently. Yao Cen had been cold and silent all day, and they no longer even commuted together.

Yao Cen smiled and said, “Alright, you can go back to your work.”

In the afternoon, Xiao Shun returned to Starline after leaving Bamboo Court.

Upon entering Yao Cen’s office, she glanced at him, her eyes still cold as ice.

“Do you need something, Mr. Xiao?”

“Can we have a calm and serious talk?” Xiao Shun rubbed his nose and asked.

“It’s working hours now, if you have nothing important, please leave.”

“Do we really have to do this?”

At the moment, Tang Shishi was still in the company’s meeting room discussing agency matters with Mai Yaqin. Yao Cen was not in a good mood, so naturally, she did not show Xiao Shun a good face.

“What do you expect? To be coddled and praised like other women do for you?” Yao Cen said with a cold laugh.

“I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you, Mr. Xiao. I’m not good at playing along. You should go find other women.”

Xiao Shun sighed helplessly. She had been like this for the past few days, sarcastic every time she opened her mouth. She wouldn’t listen to any explanation, and even his good temper was being tested.

It seemed as if they had returned to the state they were in a few months ago, or perhaps even worse.

Back then, at least they could have a normal conversation. Now, they couldn’t even have a calm and normal conversation.

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