Chapter 87 - 87 87 Tactful Rejection

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87: Chapter 87: Tactful Rejection 87: Chapter 87: Tactful Rejection Ye Shikai looked utterly bewildered, this plot development was quite melodramatic. How had he suddenly become the destined person? Ye Shikai found it hard to understand, but through the old man’s actions, he came to admire the man’s character even more. A promise made decades ago was still being kept to this day. Considering how precious the phoenix pendant was, had it been revealed to the world, it would definitely be a sought-after treasure among all collectors, fetching an astronomical price without question. Yet, here was this old man, willing to give it to a stranger because of a promise made so many years ago. However, Ye Shikai soon thought to himself that perhaps he really was fated to meet the old man. First of all, the first counterfeit item the old man sold in decades happened to be encountered by him by pure chance. Then he showed the old man the precious Qilin pendant—it was all such a coincidence. If it were not Chinese Valentine’s Day tomorrow, if he had not come to this store, if he hadn’t pried into the matter of the counterfeit, if Luo Shiqi hadn’t given him the pendant last time... none of this would have happened. “Mr. Shi, I appreciate your kindness, but please keep the pendant. Besides, you have treasured it for so many years, wouldn’t you be upset if I took it?” Ye Shikai thought for a moment, then tactfully declined. “Ha ha, if it is meant for me, I will have it; if not, it is fate. Although I hold it as dear as life itself, I can let go just as well, and besides, I promised that monk—how could I go back on my word?” The old man laughed heartily, his magnanimousness once again impressed Ye Shikai. “That may be the case, but I have not done anything to earn this treasure. How could I deserve such a precious item? Let’s do this: keep the pendant with you, Mr. Shi. If one day I should need it, I’ll come back to you. How does that sound?” Ye Shikai, unable to outright refuse, ultimately came up with a compromise. If anyone else were to see this scene, they would surely be astonished. To think someone could actually decline such a windfall. “Alright then, if one day you want the pendant, come to the store.” The old man eventually had no choice but to agree with Ye Shikai’s suggestion. The old man took Ye Shikai to the waiting room and personally brewed him a cup of tea, chatting for a long time. Despite the age gap between them, it didn’t seem to matter. They talked like long-lost good friends, discussing life. When it was time to part, the old man took out a Black Jade Bracelet from a cabinet, pitch black and glossy, it had a refined and elegant feel to it. “This bracelet is also a piece of jade that I have treasured for years. Although it is not as precious as the phoenix pendant from earlier, it is still a treasure. It just so happens to be suitable for your wife,” the old man said with a smile. He packed the bracelet into a delicate box and handed it to Ye Shikai. Ye Shikai initially declined a few times, but the old man was very insistent this time, so he had no choice but to accept it. To refuse again would be to disrespect the old man. The old man walked Ye Shikai to the door and waved goodbye. Ye Shikai checked his watch—it was almost eight, and the sky had darkened. If he didn’t get home soon, Su Qingyu would probably start worrying... In the taxi, Ye Shikai took out the bracelet to examine it under the light. It was free of impurities, its color dark as ink, and it looked quite expensive. Ye Shikai smiled, believing that Su Qingyu would definitely like it. He carefully placed the bracelet back into its box. Suddenly, Ye Shikai felt something was amiss; despite how nice the gift was, it wasn’t chosen by him. How could it convey his sincerity? Moreover, even though the bracelet was valuable, it wasn’t eye-catching. Ye Shikai couldn’t help but recall the old man’s words, “Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty loved jade more than life, and was obsessed with it. He even ordered people to search for the finest jade in places like the Hetian region.” Suddenly, Ye Shikai had an epiphany—the old man’s words were enlightening indeed. “Qianlong, Qianlong,” Ye Shikai couldn’t help but call out. Pulling out his phone, Ye Shikai called Ghost, “Hello, Boss. What’s up?” A voice came from the other end of the phone. “Hey, Ghost, I need you to get something for me,” Ye Shikai said. “Boss, what is it? Tomorrow is Chinese Valentine’s Day, and I bet it’s a gift for your sister-in-law,” the voice teased. “You’re quite clever, indeed it is.” “No problem, as long as it’s what my sister-in-law wants, even if I don’t have it, I’ll snatch it and send it over.” Ye Shikai told Ghost what he wanted, and a few seconds later... “Holy moly, Boss, you’re going to blow everyone away. But that’s the only thing worthy of sister-in-law. Alright, I’ll get someone to send it immediately, it’ll arrive by dawn,” Ghost assured, patting his chest. “Hehe, Boss, do you want me to send a few more gifts, just in case there’s a second or third sister-in-law...” Ghost teased. “Get lost.” Before Ghost could finish, Ye Shikai hung up the call. Among the Four Warlords, You Lin was the best talker. A smile appeared on the corner of Ye Shikai’s mouth. Ghost was right, the gift was definitely heavyweight, causing a sensation was an understatement. Back at the villa, Ye Shikai pushed open the door only to see Su Qingyu and Su Ziqing, the two sisters, sitting on the living room sofa, chatting and laughing. As soon as he walked in, both of them looked at him in unison, making him feel somewhat embarrassed. “Brother-in-law, you’re finally back. Sister said we can’t start dinner until you return. I’m starving,” Su Ziqing bounced off the sofa, walked behind Ye Shikai, and winked at Su Qingyu. “I got held up with something after work, so I’m a bit late. I thought you’d eat first,” Ye Shikai said embarrassedly, not expecting the two to actually wait for him for dinner. “Alright, now that you’re back, let’s hurry up and eat,” Su Qingyu stood up, saying to Ye Shikai with a voice so gentle it made him feel surprised and flattered, then the three moved to the dining table. “Brother-in-law, tomorrow is Chinese Valentine’s Day, aren’t you supposed to go on a date with my sister?” Su Ziqing hinted at Ye Shikai during the meal with a meaningful look. “Well, that depends on whether your sister is free,” Ye Shikai casually glanced at Su Qingyu next to him. “I... I’m free,” Su Qingyu said, speaking up before Ye Shikai could finish. “Hehe, brother-in-law, let me tell you, my sister even bought you a gift today,” Su Ziqing whispered to Ye Shikai. “Qingqing,” Su Qingyu chided playfully, giving Su Ziqing a glare. After hearing this, Ye Shikai was also surprised; he hadn’t expected Su Qingyu to really prepare a gift for him. He felt a wave of warmth in his heart. It seemed that he had won the bet with Luo Shiqi. “Brother-in-law, let me see your gift first.” “It’s in my bag,” Ye Shikai handed his bag to Su Ziqing, and upon hearing that, Su Qingyu’s face showed a spreading blush.

Chapter 87 - 87 87 Tactful Rejection

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