"How many people do you have here now?" Wu Jia asked.
"Four," Xiao Qi replied.
"So few?"
"Not really. There are also some security guards from the security company, but they don't live here. The others are at King's Villa."
"Are there security guards over there too?"
"Yes, most of Guo Zong's jade is stored at King's Villa now. There's only a small portion here," Xiao Qi said.
"I heard jade is very expensive, and ordinary people can't afford it." Wu Jia remarked.
"Indeed. Good ones can cost tens of millions, even hundreds of millions."
"I'll never be able to afford it in my lifetime."
"You have a chance if you work for Guo Zong's wife."
"What do you mean?" Wu Jia asked.
"Guo Zong is very generous; sometimes he gives the jade he uncovers to these people."
"Really? Didn't you say jade costs tens of millions? How can he just give it away like that?"
"I said the good ones are expensive. There are also ordinary ones. Regular bracelets can cost hundreds of thousands. And there are smaller items like cabochons and pendants, which can be bought for tens of thousands. These are also nice to give as gifts."
"Giving away tens of thousands so casually is still very generous."
"When you return, pay attention to the bracelets on their wrists. Those are good pieces worth tens of millions to hundreds of millions, genuine imperial green."
"Aren't they afraid of robbers?"
"Don't we have people like us?"
"Are you following them all the time?"
"It's hard to say. Some of us are visible, some are hidden, so it won't affect their shopping mood."
"So you are following them all the time?"
"Our mission is to ensure their safety."
"You are quite hardworking; a million yuan for you is really not much."
"Understanding is key. Guo Zong is already very good to us."
"When we came this morning, I heard you call him Yang Zi. Are you on good terms with Guo Zong?"
"Yes. We've always had a good relationship."
"Is he capable? Is he usually strict with these people?"
"It depends on what aspect. He rarely gets angry, and he spends little time at home, mostly out. The last time he went out, he stayed out for over a month, almost two months."
"What do these wives do when he's away?"
"They do whatever they need to do. Everyone has their own affairs."
"We've just arrived; if we do anything improperly, please, Brother Qi, give us some pointers," Wu Jia said.
"That's easy. If you need any help, just ask," Xiao Qi said.
"It's getting late; we won't disturb you any longer. Hurry up and tidy up."
"Alright, Brother Qi. I'll see you out." Wu Jia stood up and said.
"Don't be so polite; we're just neighbors. If you call out upstairs, we can hear you. Also, there are many cameras here, monitoring every blind spot. It's summer now, and girls wear lighter clothing, so you should be careful not to let those people downstairs take advantage."
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Qi. We'll be careful."
"Then we won't bother you anymore. See you." Xiao Qi said, walking out of the room with Liu Zi.
"Brother Qi, I didn't expect you to be so talkative. I never realized you had this talent before," Liu Zi teased as they walked.
"Yang Zi provides us with this opportunity, and if we don't seize it, we'd be a laughingstock to him. It's harmless gossip, things everyone knows, so it's not bad to chat with them. Let them know about this family's situation; it's not a bad thing. They'll find out eventually anyway."
"I think Wu Jia has taken a liking to you; her eyes are full of admiration."
"Then you need to hurry up too. That girl Yang Bin is soft and gentle, and she's quite pretty."
"I'll try my best. It seems this girl isn't very interested in me."
"Feelings are cultivated over time. Just interact more," Xiao Qi said.
"Jia Jia, I think that Brother Qi seems to be interested in you." Yang Bin said while taking things out of a suitcase.
"Don't you realize how manly Brother Qi is? He's my type."
"Didn't you say Guo Zong was also your type this morning? How can everyone be your type? Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew."
"Yuan Yuan has already warned us not to have any improper thoughts about Guo Zong, lest we be kicked out," Wu Jia said.
"Besides, Brother Qi is quite wealthy. Finding a man like him means you can live without worry for a lifetime. Didn't you notice? Guo Zong seems to be intentionally creating opportunities for us and his brothers."
"I heard it. When Guo Zong called them just now, he specifically instructed them to be united. This is to prevent too many people vying for too little, making it insufficient."
"What are you talking about? We're not commodities or porridge; we're living people. Even if they like us, we might not necessarily like them!"
"But you just said Brother Qi is your type."
"He is my type, but he still needs to pass my test. If he fails, then it's hard to say."
"Your standards are quite high. How do you plan to test him?"
"Of course! Your sister here is curvy, and as beautiful as a celestial being!" Wu Jia boasted.
"Naturally, I need to test his character and his wallet."
"Sister is absolutely right. That's why Yan Shiliang likes you."
"Don't mention that pervert to me. If he were half as good as Brother Qi, maybe I would have yielded to him. Didn't you see his hair is almost all gone?"
"Ah? You're not serious, are you?"
"About yielding to him?"
"Sister has been through a lot. Who I'm with doesn't really matter. It's just that Yan Shiliang's baldness really doesn't spark my interest. I saw that young man just now constantly looking at you; he seems to be quite interested."
"He's a bit of a silent type; he doesn't say much."
"He's smart; he's giving all the opportunities to Brother Qi. Didn't you notice Brother Qi's strong desire to perform?"
"I thought you didn't notice."
"What kind of person do you think I am? With these few soldiers, when it comes to love talk, sister can leave them far behind."
"You're still the Monkey King?"
"You're the monkey," Wu Jia retorted playfully.
The two chatted and laughed, completely unaware that Guo Xu Yang was overhearing everything they said, word for word. Guo Xu Yang shook his head; these beautiful girls were all shrewd. However, it was a case of mutual consent, where one was willing to strike and the other willing to receive. As for whether Brother Qi liked this type of woman, it was not his concern. Moreover, if Wu Jia was truly a gold digger, it would be easy. He could give Xiao Qi a set of jade jewelry, and she would naturally cling to him, saving Xiao Qi any further trouble. As long as it could be solved with money, nothing was a problem.
Author's Extra Note: I apologize for not updating promptly yesterday due to other commitments! This book will have three chapters today; please continue to follow. Cast your free silver tickets, and let's all get excited together.