"Oh... thank you, Grandpa."
Liu Jinqiang was stunned. Normally, he would have protested, but thinking about the incident in Lihua Village, he could only endure it.
"Erzhu, after lunch, let Liu Yan take you around Guangyuan County. This is an ancient town with a thousand years of history!"
Liu Ruqing ignored Liu Jinqiang, his eyes flickered, and then he smiled at Erzhu again as if he had thought of something.
"That's right, Erzhu. Guangyuan County has many antique shops. Aren't you developing an antique business now?"
Upon hearing her grandfather's reminder, Liu Yan grabbed Erzhu's arm and looked at him expectantly.
When she was in Liuzhen, she heard that Erzhu was developing an antique business. She had been wondering how to help Erzhu, and now the opportunity had come!
She remembered that the Liu family also had several large antique shops, and she could take Erzhu to see them!
"Really? Then I must take a look. Our Guangyuan County is the place with the most unearthed antiques in North China Province!"
Hearing this, a flicker of shock flashed in Liu Ruqing's eyes. While he admired Erzhu, he also became more in awe of him!
The antique business was not easy to get into. Besides requiring strong financial support, it also demanded excellent judgment!
Sometimes, misjudging one antique could lead to bankruptcy!
"Okay, thank you, Grandpa Liu." Seeing Liu Yan's excited look and Grandpa Liu's kind and sincere gaze, Erzhu nodded slightly.
This was perfect. Most of the spiritual energy in his body had been depleted, and this was a good opportunity to absorb some.
Lunch was very cheerful, at least for Liu Ruqing, Erzhu, Liu Yan, and the other six family members.
For Liu Jinqiang and his son, it was torture!
No one spoke to them during the entire meal. Everyone avoided them like the plague, afraid of having any connection with them!
Liu Su, Liu Jinqiang's father, was so angry his face turned green. Liu Jinqiang was also trembling with fear and dared not speak.
"Grandpa, I want to give our family's antique shops to Erzhu. What do you think?"
While Erzhu went to the restroom, Liu Yan quickly ran to Liu Ruqing and whispered her request.
"Yes, I was thinking the same thing. We don't have anyone who understands antiques anyway."
As soon as Liu Yan finished speaking, Liu Ruqing nodded. He felt a pang of regret about the antique shops but still felt it was the right thing to do.
This was not only because of Erzhu's abilities but also because he had just received some very important news:
Erzhu was not only the richest man in Liuzhen but also the richest man in Guangyuan County, and he had very close ties with some influential figures in the Huabei City wealthy circles!
The influential figures in Huabei City were like gods to them!
With Erzhu's capabilities and the backing of these influential figures, Erzhu's business had developed rapidly, even becoming the richest man in North China Province!
Thinking of Erzhu's brilliant future, Liu Ruqing's eyes lit up. He wished he could establish a connection with Erzhu immediately!
Of course, he only thought these things to himself and did not tell anyone.
"Okay, then I know what to do. Grandpa, I'll take Erzhu over soon."
Liu Yan didn't notice Liu Ruqing's unusual expression. She whispered a few words and returned to her seat.
This conversation was very short, and many members of the Liu family didn't notice it. However, Liu Feng, who was beside Liu Ruqing, heard it all clearly!
Liu Feng was Liu Ruming's eldest grandson. Since his parents had passed away, he had been raised by Liu Ruming. He had been very interested in antiques since childhood and had returned to Guangyuan County from Kyoto specifically to take over his grandfather's antique shops!
But he never expected his grandfather to give the antique shops to Wang Erzhu, that country bumpkin!
When Liu Ruming took them to greet Erzhu, he had also investigated Erzhu's identity, but his investigation was not thorough.
According to his findings, Erzhu was just a nouveau riche country bumpkin, and his rise to wealth was thanks to the former mayor of Liuzhen!
How could such a flatterer compare to him, a top student from the Department of Chinese Literature at Kyoto University!
And he was even less comparable to him, the future heir of the Liu family, which had a century of heritage!
Liu Feng tightly gripped his wine glass, a ferocious glint in his eyes!
"Erzhu, let's go. I'll take you to our Liu family's antique shops."
Liu Yan's voice made Liu Feng suppress his gaze, but Erzhu, who had just entered, saw that cold glint. However, he only glanced at it and said nothing.
Watching Erzhu and Liu Yan leave, Liu Feng quickly took out his phone and made a mysterious call...
In the blink of an eye, half an hour later, standing on the street and pointing to a large area, Liu Yan's eyes flashed with a hint of pride:
"Erzhu, these three rows of commercial streets are all our Liu family's antique shops!"
Looking at the dazzling spiritual light emanating from the antique shops and the bustling crowds on the commercial street, Erzhu merely nodded slightly and walked towards an antique shop.
The scale of this antique shop was indeed not small, even surpassing his own, but none of this mattered to him.
Seeing Erzhu still looking calm, Liu Yan felt like she had punched cotton. Her sense of pride instantly vanished.
"Hey, what place do you think you're entering? Is this a place a pauper like you can afford?"
"Shut up! He's my friend. Do you want to be fired?"
Without exception, the moment Erzhu entered the shop, the manager was about to drive him out. Fortunately, the manager recognized Liu Yan, otherwise, the Liu family would have lost face again.
Seeing the anger in Liu Yan's eyes, the manager quickly retreated. Although she was reprimanded, she still looked down on Erzhu.
Miss's friend?
In her opinion, he was just a kept man of the young lady!
A grown man living off a woman was simply a disgrace among men!
The manager clasped her hands, cast a contemptuous glance at Erzhu, but Erzhu ignored her and strode towards a corner.
"Erzhu, do you like these two jade pendants? I'll give them to you!"
As soon as Erzhu picked up two jade pendants carved with qilin, Liu Yan quickly ran over and said eagerly.
The female clerk smiled, her eyes full of contempt.
Who would have thought that this kept man was so good at pleasing his mistress to this extent!
Those were two Han Dynasty jade pendants worth five million each, and they were also rare treasures in this shop!
"Then thank you." Erzhu wanted to refuse, but seeing Liu Yan's sincere eyes, he nodded.
"Not just these jade pendants, I'll give you all the Liu family's antique shops, as compensation for what happened to cousin."
Seeing Erzhu nod, Liu Yan said everything in her excitement. Hearing this, the store manager's eyes almost popped out!