The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun was eagerly anticipating the appearance of treasures at the Sundown Bazaar. He was desperate to obtain the “Five Spirit Stones” to break through his cultivation level. It seemed that his master’s guidance to this place was indeed correct, as he had already heard news about the Spirit Stones upon arrival. With this in mind, Xiao Shun felt confident about his journey. Although he might not be able to collect all five Spirit Stones, finding even one would be worthwhile. These items were rare treasures and couldn’t be rushed.

While the shop owner and Xiao Shun were conversing, Song Ling’er had already selected her raw stones. She pointed to seven or eight stones at her feet and smiled at the owner. “Boss, I’ve made my selection. How much is it altogether?”

The owner grinned, thinking that today’s deal would secure him for the next year. He quickly walked over to Song Ling’er, glanced at the stones on the ground, and gave her a thumbs-up. “Miss, you have a good eye! These raw stones are some of the best in my shop!”

“Of course!” Song Ling’er replied proudly, casting a triumphant glance at Xiao Shun. Xiao Shun smiled slightly as he looked at the raw stones she had chosen, noticing that they contained significant amounts of jade and were of good quality. The owner wasn’t exaggerating; his shop’s raw stones were indeed top-tier, unlike those from Harrow’s antique market.

After calculating for a while, the owner chuckled. “Hehe, eight raw stones come to $7. 55 million. Since you’re such valued customers, I’ll waive the $50, 000 change. So it’s $7. 5 million in total!”This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

Song Ling’er was taken aback by the price. “Ah, that’s so expensive?” This was her first time dealing with such transactions and she had no idea about the pricing. She was surprised that a few small stones could cost nearly eight million dollars. However, given her family’s wealth and that Xiao Shun was paying, it wasn’t a big deal.

The owner explained patiently, “Young lady, you get what you pay for. All my raw stones are mined from Emberpeak Mountains, which is incomparable to ordinary places. Not to mention transportation costs, the jade inside is top-grade!”

Just then, a sharply dressed young man walked into the shop and laughed heartily. “Haha! Boss Hu, how can you talk money with such a beautiful lady? I’ll cover these raw stones for her as a gift!” The owner was initially stunned but then greeted him warmly. “Young Master Murong! What an honor!”

Murong Jin smiled at Song Ling’er and said, “Miss, I’ll buy these raw stones for you as a meeting gift!” Song Ling’er scoffed disdainfully, “I don’t need you to buy them for me; my master will pay.”

“Your master?” Murong Jin was puzzled until he noticed another man in the shop-Xiao Shun-who he hadn’t seen earlier because he was captivated by Song Ling’er’s beauty.

Murong Jin sneered after sizing up Xiao Shun. “Haha! Your master looks like a pauper; he’s not someone who plays with such things.” The owner sensed trouble but couldn’t intervene due to Murong Jin’s intimidating presence.

“Master,” Song Ling’er said helplessly as she walked over to Xiao Shun, “why do people keep provoking you wherever we go? First it was Ruan Jinshui and now this self-absorbed guy!” Xiao Shun smiled wryly. “Haha! It’s because you’re so beautiful that you attract these suitors like bees to honey. As for me being provoked, it’s all your fault.”

Hearing her master call her beautiful made Song Ling’er feel as sweet as honey inside.

Murong Jin felt humiliated seeing them flirt and ignoring him completely. He sneered coldly. “Haha! It seems Sundown Bazaar is getting worse if even nobodies can participate!”

Xiao Shun ignored him and calmly approached the owner. “Please cut open the raw stones for me; I’ll transfer the money.” The owner hesitated between offending Murong Jin or losing credibility with his customers.

Murong Jin then declared loudly, “Boss Hu! I’ll buy those Spirit Stones and give you an extra $500, 000 as a premium!” Seeing Xiao Shun willing to spend over seven million dollars made Murong Jin change tactics to prove his wealth and power.

Xiao Shun stepped forward and faced Murong Jin directly. “I reserved these raw stones first; isn’t it unfair to take them away?”

Murong Jin laughed arrogantly. “Haha! Do you know who I am? I’m not just taking your stones; I’m taking what you love too!” His eyes drifted greedily towards Song Ling’er.

Song Ling’er sat on the shop’s sofa munching on sunflower seeds she found somewhere, unconcerned about her master’s situation.

Xiao Shun smiled upon hearing Murong Jin’s words about taking what he loved; clearly, there was a misunderstanding here!