The Crazy Son-In-Law

“Dammit, you really have thick skin. Someone’s going to beat you to death someday, I’m telling you,” the man with the headband cursed.

Before Yang Tiancai could retort, Xiao Shun gently interrupted, “That’s enough. Do you have any right to sell fakes?”

“I’m just trying to make a living here. I’d sell real goods if I could,” Yang Tiancai grinned and said.

“Whether you turn over a new leaf is none of my business,” Xiao Shun glanced at him and said.

“Master Xiao, why don’t I kowtow to you again?” Yang Tiancai said.

“Alright alright, we’ll discuss this later,” Xiao Shun looked exasperated.

This guy really had thick skin. Xiao Shun felt that if he let Yang Tiancai kowtow, he would really do it in front of all these people.

“Why did you come so late?”

“My e-bike got a flat tire halfway. I had to run here,” Yang Tiancai replied.

“We’ve already walked around once. There’s nothing much to see. Go take a look yourself. We’ll go out for a stroll,” Xiao Shun said.

“Oh, okay. Stay in touch. Lunch is on me,” Yang Tiancai said eagerly. He could still afford to buy them lunch.

Xiao Shun ignored him and left the convention center with Yao Cen, Song Linger and the others to get some fresh air.

The convention center was spacious, but with two to three thousand people crammed into one area, it still felt a little crowded.

The morning was just a simple showcase. The auction in the afternoon was the main event.

Xiao Shun and the others strolled casually outside the convention center for a while. As lunchtime approached, Yang Tiancai called.

He had booked a table at a restaurant on the fifth floor of the convention center. He insisted that Xiao Shun give him face and let him treat them to lunch as thanks for saving his life.

Of course Xiao Shun knew what he was up to.NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

People like Yang Tiancai who had persisted for over a decade in something with no achievement yet still chose to continue were still admirable. Plus, his aptitude was actually not bad. With just a little guidance from Xiao Shun, he could probably pick it up quickly.

However, after over ten years mixing in complex social circles, Yang Tiancai’s mind was not as simple as Song Linger’s. Xiao Shun needed to observe him for some time. Besides, he didn’t actually like taking disciples – too much trouble.

But there was no harm in having a free meal. Giving Yang Tiancai an energy pellet to eat his treat was fair.

Soon, Xiao Shun and the others arrived at the restaurant. It was not big, but the décor was extremely luxurious.

With so many people this morning, there had been no time for introductions. Yao Cen, Duan Jia, Zhu Que still did not know Yang Tiancai. After taking their seats, they briefly introduced themselves.

Although poor, Yang Tiancai did not stint when treating others. He took the menu from the server and ordered several of the restaurant’s signature expensive dishes, along with two bottles of wine.

“Master Xiao, when I took a close look at the pellets Old School Society has on display, especially the most valuable energy pellets, I noticed they’re slightly different from the one you gave me,” Yang Tiancai said.

He felt that no matter how he addressed Xiao Shun now seemed inappropriate, so he used a respectful yet intimate form of address.

Having personally tried refining pellets for over a decade, Yang Tiancai understood them better than most martial artists who just focused on cultivation. Although he had never successfully produced a pellet, he was extremely sensitive to their aroma and color.

Without anything for comparison, Old School Society was the only one able to produce energy pellets. Now with the one Xiao Shun gave him, he could detect subtle differences when comparing them.

“Oh? Tell me about it,” Xiao Shun said casually with a smile.

“The one you gave me has a deep, heavy color and a mellow, rich aroma. But the ones Old School Society has on display look brighter and more eye-catching, with a slightly pungent aroma that seems a bit harsh. I wonder if it’s just my imagination,” Yang Tiancai said seriously.

“It’s not your imagination. The ones they have on display are also inferior goods,” Xiao Shun said.

“Old School Society sells fakes too?” Yang Tiancai’s eyes widened in surprise.

Xiao Shun looked at him speechlessly. “Their energy pellets reach 70-80% effectiveness. Your shoddy pellets only have 5% effectiveness. How can you compare them?”

“Oh, so it’s the difference between high and low imitation?” Yang Tiancai said.

“… Your logic is quite strong. Their high imitation isn’t fake, but your low imitation is. Either way, it’s because of subpar technique or improper materials resulting in inferior goods,” Xiao Shun said.

“I see,” Yang Tiancai said.

Soon, fine wine and exquisite dishes were served one after another. Everyone ate and chatted casually. The auction didn’t start until 2pm, so there was plenty of time.

After three rounds of drinking and five tastes of dishes, Yao Cen and Song Linger, having met a few times, were now familiar with each other. They whispered and chatted intimately like close girlfriends, with Zhu Que occasionally interjecting a few words, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Yang Tiancai and Duan Jia, two “old rascals”, were drinking and making noise. Xiao Shun was left out.

Just as he was getting bored, his phone rang. It was Zhuang Jin. Xiao Shun stepped outside the restaurant to the walkway railing to take the call, as it was noisy inside the private room.

“Mr. Xiao, the construction company managers and technicians have left. They should arrive today. How do you want to arrange it?” Zhuang Jin asked.

“Oh, I’ll send you the address for the Harrow office later. Have them go directly there tomorrow. Someone will receive them,” Xiao Shun said.

“Okay, let them know if you have any instructions. They’ll build your factory well with good quality.” Zhuang Jin laughed.

“How are things at home recently?” Xiao Shun asked. Before leaving for Harrow, he had specifically told Zhuang Jin to help keep an eye on Ding Yue, Jiao Jianguo and his wife.

“You can leave things on the Stillwater side to us, Mr. Xiao. As long as I’m here, there will be no problems,” Zhuang Jin assured.

“Then I’ll have to trouble Mr. Zhuang,” Xiao Shun said with a laugh.

“No need to stand on ceremony, Mr. Xiao. When you take control of Harrow, don’t forget about me,” Zhuang Jin chuckled.

The Pearl Commercial Chamber had wanted to expand into Harrow for a long time. But the situation in Harrow was far more complex than Stillwater. After several failed exploratory attempts, they could now only hope Xiao Shun could help open things up.

“It will be soon,” Xiao Shun said.

“Then we’ll await good news from Mr. Xiao,” Zhuang Jin said.

Just then, a shrill, caustic voice was heard nearby.

“You’re like a vengeful ghost, showing up wherever I go.”

Xiao Shun turned to look and saw the Wen siblings walking over, having likely just finished eating at a nearby restaurant. In addition to Wen Ting, Wen Yan and Wen Xuan, there were also three or four unfamiliar men.

The voice had come from Wen Yan.

“Wen Yan, who is he?” Wu Jian heard the resentment in her tone and asked.