Inside Qin Zhentian's antique company, business was bustling. People came and went, chatting and laughing as if something good had happened in the shop.
Lin Xiaotian and Pang Beibei walked in and scanned the counter. They then noticed it was the tenth anniversary of the Qin family's antique business. All antiques were available at a discount, and a special selection of discounted items had been brought in for the occasion.
Qin Zhentian was behind the counter, introducing this batch of goods to everyone. After he finished, everyone happily began to pick out items.
Lin Xiaotian smiled slightly, walked over, and casually picked up a green jade carving. He approached Qin Zhentian and asked, "Boss Qin, how much is this jade carving?"
"Mr. Lin?"
Qin Zhentian, delighted, looked up and saw Lin Xiaotian standing before him.
He immediately handed over his current task to his subordinate and personally stepped out to greet him, cupping his hands respectfully and asking, "What wind has blown you here today?"
"Mr. Lin, are you here to select an antique today? Please tell me what you want, and I will do my best to help you find it."
"You're too kind. I am indeed here for antiques, but I don't need to select anything. I just want to ask if you received a jade vase today?" Lin Xiaotian asked with a smile.
"A jade vase? Mr. Lin, all my jade antiques are on display, but there's no jade vase like you mentioned. Why would you suddenly come here looking for one?" Qin Zhentian asked, full of confusion and curiosity.
"You didn't receive it?"
Lin Xiaotian stroked his chin, suddenly feeling puzzled.
Logically, the Shi family's people wouldn't have investigated the wrong clue. If the jade vase came to Qin family's antique company, it must be here.
Could it be...
Lin Xiaotian mused, a faint golden light appeared between his fingers. He suddenly pointed it at his temple, injecting the golden light into his brow. His Heavenly Eye instantly opened!
He used his Heavenly Eye to scan every corner of the company. Just as he expected, the jade vase had indeed appeared in his company!
A few seconds later, Lin Xiaotian closed his Heavenly Eye and smiled at Qin Zhentian, saying, "Old Qin, you've actually learned to lie to me. That jade vase is clearly in your upstairs office, so why did you say it wasn't there?"
"What? My office? Mr. Lin, I swear to heaven, I really didn't receive a jade vase. If this jade vase is truly in my company, then may lightning strike me..."
"Alright, let me go upstairs and take a look first. The truth will become clear."
Lin Xiaotian quickly stopped him, thinking that if it was found, he would have cursed him for nothing.
This matter was not as simple as he thought!
Qin Zhentian, not understanding, resolutely led Lin Xiaotian upstairs to search his office.
The three of them entered the office. Qin Zhentian gestured around and said, "Mr. Lin, you can search my office freely. I, Qin Zhentian, have never lied to my friends. I dare to stake my life on it, there is absolutely no jade vase in this office."
"The third shelf of the bookshelf over there, the second drawer. You'll know if there's anything inside when you open it," Lin Xiaotian said directly, pointing to the drawer.
"Alright, I'll open it for Mr. Lin right now to prove my words."
Qin Zhentian decisively walked to the drawer and opened it for Lin Xiaotian to prove his innocence.
But as soon as he pulled open the drawer, a purple wooden box immediately appeared inside, causing Qin Zhentian's expression to stiffen!
"What's going on? When did this wooden box appear in my drawer?"
Qin Zhentian looked astonished. He took the box out of the drawer and examined it repeatedly, not knowing where it came from. He was very sure before that this drawer was empty.
"Old Qin, don't open it. Let me," Lin Xiaotian said, stepping forward to stop him as he prepared to open the box.
As soon as his hand reached the box, he immediately pulled it back. He looked at Lin Xiaotian, who had a stern expression, and asked, "Mr. Lin, is there something strange about the contents of this box?"
"Also, you suddenly came to my place looking for a jade vase. Do you know the jade vase is here? Could it be this thing in the box?"
"You're right, it is indeed the thing in the box. This jade vase is the masterpiece of a feng shui sorcerer. It contains strong Yin energy. It was at the Shi family's place yesterday, but it was unfortunately stolen."
"This morning, someone from the Shi family told me that this jade vase appeared here. It's clear that someone is trying to deliberately provoke a conflict between you and the Shi family."
Lin Xiaotian explained seriously, carefully opening the box. Inside, the jade vase from yesterday indeed appeared!
Qin Zhentian was shocked on the spot!
A moment later, he remembered Lin Xiaotian's words and seemed to recall something. He asked curiously, "Mr. Lin, the Shi family you mentioned, is it Shi Kangyi's family?"
"That's right, you know Shi Kangyi too?" Lin Xiaotian asked curiously, seeing his strange expression.
Qin Zhentian nodded gravely, a hint of guilt appearing on his face. He sighed and said, "I don't just know him; I'm too familiar with him. It's just that something happened between me and his sister back then, which caused our families to stop interacting.
"I didn't expect to be involved with him again today because of a jade vase."
"No way? Old Qin, what was your relationship with Shi Kangyi's sister? You're more than ten years older than her," Lin Xiaotian asked, becoming more confused as he listened.
"This matter... no one knows except for me and the Shi family. Since Mr. Lin wants to hear it, I won't hide it. Shi Kangyi's sister was actually my old flame from over ten years ago."
"She was sent by Old Shi to sign a contract with me. We fell in love at first sight. After that, we met many times, and after a banquet, some indescribable things happened. When Old Shi found out about me and her, he immediately turned against me, saying I was an old ox eating young grass."
"Although I tried to explain to him repeatedly, I never received his forgiveness. He took his sister away, and I never saw her again. Shi Kangyi also cut off contact with me."
Qin Zhentian recounted all the events of that year to Lin Xiaotian.
After hearing this, Lin Xiaotian smiled calmly and said, "I didn't expect such a thing to happen between your two families. You were quite the Casanova in your youth, Old Qin."
"Alas, don't mention it. I deeply regret what happened back then. If I hadn't done that with Yingqian, how could this have happened..."
"Do you still want to see Shi Yingqian?"
Lin Xiaotian could see that his regret was just talk. When he mentioned the name Shi Yingqian, his eyes still held great reluctance.
"You can let me see her?"
Qin Zhentian's eyes widened instantly at these words, and he asked in surprise.
"Of course. I just cured her yesterday. She was crazy for over ten years, and now she doesn't remember anything. She looks quite pitiful. Perhaps if I take you to see her, her condition might improve," Lin Xiaotian said with a calm smile.
"What? She's crazy? What's going on?" Qin Zhentian's eyes widened again, and he asked urgently.