Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Chapter 580

After Hei Xia Zi left, Hua Yu lay limp on the sofa like a puddle of mud, his head resting casually on Zhang Qiling's thigh. His thoughts gradually drifted away, and he began to recall every little detail of their experiences in the past few days since their return.

Time goes back to a few days ago, when Hua Yu, Zhang Qiling, and Xie Yuchen had just finished their journey to another world and were on their way home. They first sent Xie Yuchen back to the Hua Mansion, and then witnessed him reuniting with the other three, the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious.

In this heartwarming scene, Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling quietly left the Hua residence, got in the car, sped all the way, and finally arrived at the very center of the quadrangle courtyard.

The car slowly stopped. Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling sat in the back seat, while the passenger quickly got out and headed straight for the main gate. He smiled politely at the guards, who had their hatches pointed at him in every fatal spot. "Please go and inform your master that the masters of the Hua and Zhang families are here to see you."

Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling sat in the car, watching the movement at the door through the window. The man in the passenger seat stood before the guards, his attitude humble yet firm. The guards were clearly skeptical of his arrival. After he took the business card he offered them, they simply said in a stiff tone, "Wait here."

After the guard entered, the man quickly turned and swiftly retreated back to the safe area, as if there was a huge danger hidden behind the door. He stopped and stared at the closed door quietly, his hands unconsciously clenched, revealing a slight anxiety in his heart.

"Just wait quietly!" Hua Yu's voice came from inside the car, calm and gentle, "Each of these people is worth a lot of money, so it's normal to have more people to protect him. What's more, he is the primary leader who maintains the operation of the state machinery." Hua Yu's tone revealed a kind of indifference, as if he had long been accustomed to this situation.

Hua Yu sat in the car, reading a foreign book intently. His elegant posture and composed expression contrasted sharply with the tense atmosphere outside. The sunlight streaming through the car window shone on him, adding a touch of tranquility.

However, before Hua Yu had flipped through a few pages of the book in her hand, the door suddenly opened again. This time, a middle-aged man hurried out. He was dressed in a black Mao suit, and his steps were steady and powerful, exuding a sense of majesty. Behind him followed the young guard who had just come to report.

"Mr. Hua, I'm so sorry for not welcoming you in person!" The middle-aged man came forward with a smile on his face, his voice loud and enthusiastic.

Hua Yu heard the voice and slowly closed the book in his hands, his movements gentle and graceful. He gently placed the book on the seat, and then, with the help of the people outside the car, he walked out of the car slowly.

Zhang Qiling gracefully pushed open the door from the other side of the car, then got out lightly. After standing still, his figure just fell behind Hua Yu.

Hua Yu had a smile on his face and gentle eyes. He stretched out his right hand and gently shook hands with the middle-aged man, saying, "I'm really sorry that we came here so suddenly. I hope you don't mind our uninvited visit." His voice was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature, which made people feel happy.

The middle-aged man was moved by Hua Yu's words. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, and his mood became particularly comfortable. He straightened his back and invited Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling into the house with a warm and polite attitude.

After entering the gate, the middle-aged man led the way, followed closely by Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling. The man who had been following Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling quietly returned to the passenger seat.

"The master has been waiting for you two in the study for a long time." The middle-aged man said softly, his tone revealing respect for the master.

Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling exchanged a glance, understanding each other. Then, led by the middle-aged man, they walked through a spacious and bright corridor and headed straight for the master's study. Along the way, they encountered no obstacles and arrived at their destination smoothly.

After the man brought Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling to the door of the study, he said, "The master is in the study. I brought you here!" After saying that, the man opened the study door for Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling, then turned and left the study.

"Mr. Hua, Mr. Zhang! I haven't seen you for many years, and you two still look as young as ever!" The man sitting on the leather sofa in the study couldn't help but sigh as he looked at Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling who hadn't changed at all.

"We are not here just to tell you that we have not changed at all in the past decades." Hua Yu took Zhang Qiling to sit on another sofa.

The master took out a file bag from the desk drawer and said, "This should contain what you need. If there is anything else, you will have to wait a little longer."

Zhang Qiling walked over, took the file bag, and handed over a small box.

After the man opened the box, he saw ten 10-milliliter test tubes neatly arranged inside, each filled with a light blue thick liquid.

"These are ten bottles of enhanced concentrated liquid. As for how to dilute them, it depends on the ability of your researchers." Hua Yu supported her head with one hand on the armrest of the sofa, with the other hand resting on the other.

"Then I will stand here and thank Mr. Hua for his righteousness on behalf of those soldiers!" After hearing Hua Yu's words, the man slammed the box shut, stood up and bowed respectfully to Hua Yu.

"It's not a big deal." Hua Yu waved her hand casually. "You know, this world is pretty good after all, and I'm not a murderer. You provide me with convenience, and I can also provide you with something you want. It's just a mutual benefit."

The man looked at Hua Yu seriously and said, "No matter what, these ten potions from Mr. Hua will save the Dragon Nation from danger."

"I can provide you with ten of these potions every year. If you're still thinking about the other things I have, then it depends on whether you have the appetite to eat them all!"

Hua Yu's meaningful words completely woke the man up.

A strong hope shone in the man's eyes. "Mr. Hua, you're worrying too much. Our Dragon Nation has experienced such humiliation before. We will never forget the sacrifices of our ancestors! No matter what the cost, we will become the most powerful nation in the world. We will use our life's strength to hold up a giant umbrella to protect the smaller nations still mired in war!"

Hua Yu gazed at him with deep admiration. She smiled and said, "It seems I wasn't wrong about you! I sincerely hope that every future generation of leaders will possess your awareness and broad-mindedness."

The man smiled with relief upon hearing Hua Yu's words. He slowly replied, "I don't expect future generations to be like our generation, but I sincerely hope they will care about the people and put their interests first."

Hua Yu nodded in agreement. She said with emotion, "May this prosperous age be as you wish!"

Afterwards, Hua Yu, Zhang Qiling, and the man continued to talk for a while, finalizing the details of the cooperation contract. After everything was arranged, the two of them stood up and prepared to leave.

Sitting back in the car, Hua Yu gently leaned against Zhang Qiling's arms, feeling his warmth. She whispered, "Brother, let's walk back. Perhaps in the days to come, it will be difficult for us to have such a leisurely time again."

Zhang Qiling always obeyed Hua Yu's suggestions. He replied gently, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

So Zhang Qiling asked the driver to stop the car, and then got out of the car with Hua Yu. They held hands, fingers intertwined, and strolled leisurely on the street, enjoying this rare leisure time.

As the two of them strolled along the streets of Panjiayuan, Hua Yu was suddenly captivated by the dazzling array of items around her. She excitedly said to Zhang Qiling, "Brother, let's go treasure hunting in Panjiayuan. Maybe we'll find something interesting!"

Zhang Qiling smiled slightly, his eyes like torches as he glanced around, then he said lightly: "Although there are many things in Panjiayuan, most of them are handicrafts, and real treasures are rare." His experience told him that there are very few authentic items here, 95% are fakes, and some are even imitations of antiques.

However, when he saw Hua Yu's eyes full of anticipation, he changed the subject: "But if Ah Yu wants to go and see it, of course I'd be happy to go with you."

Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling then turned and walked into Panjiayuan. They didn't linger in the shops on either side, but headed straight for the street vendors in the middle. The stalls here were lined with antiques, paintings, and jewelry.

Hua Yu's eyes scanned every stall like a radar, and suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a small stall in the corner. He excitedly took Zhang Qiling's hand, walked over quickly, pointed at a jade hairpin on the stall and said, "Brother, look at this jade hairpin, it's so beautiful!"

Zhang Qiling followed Hua Yu's finger and saw she was twisting a white magnolia jade hairpin in her hand. The hairpin was emerald green, with two intertwined branches forming the body. At the tip, a pure white magnolia blossom was meticulously carved, so lifelike that one could almost smell its fragrance.

Zhang Qiling took the hairpin from Hua Yu with a smile on his face, then gently raised his hand and slowly pulled out a white jade hairpin from Hua Yu's bun. His movements were gentle and graceful, as if he was afraid of hurting Hua Yu.

Then, Zhang Qiling carefully placed the white magnolia jade hairpin in Hua Yu's hair and examined it carefully for a moment. The hairpin and Hua Yu's hair complemented each other, making him look even more elegant and refined, like a fairy descending from the earth.

Hua Yu looked at Zhang Qiling with great joy, his eyes gleaming with delight. He gently stroked the hairpin, feeling its warmth and delicacy, then turned his head and looked at the stall owner with joy, asking in a sweet voice, "Shopkeeper, how much is this hairpin?"

The moment the stall owner saw Hua Yu's smile, his face wrinkles deepened with joy. He quickly forced a smile, and a stream of compliments poured out of his mouth like it was free: "Oh my! It has to be this young master! You've picked the best of my stall!"

As the stall owner spoke, he shifted his legs slightly, seeming a little restless. However, neither Zhang Qiling nor Hua Yu noticed his subtle movement.

The stall owner discreetly observed Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling. He noticed that while their attire was modest and simple, a closer look revealed that the fabric of their clothing was anything but ordinary. This fabric was not only soft and lustrous, but also finely grained and felted exceptionally well, clearly meticulously selected and crafted. The stall owner mused to himself that such fabric was unlikely to be available to the average person; it was likely made from a precious material so rare that it was no longer available.

Zhang Qiling raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking at the stall owner with a half-smile, and said slowly, "Boss, are you worried that we can't afford the price of this hairpin? Don't worry, as long as you don't deliberately raise the price, we can accept it. However, if you intend to take this opportunity to cheat us, the consequences will probably not be what you want to know."

Just as the stall owner was pondering in his heart, he suddenly heard Hua Yu speak. His words were like a thunderclap, which made the stall owner tremble all over and cold sweat flow down his spine.

The stall owner quickly put on a fawning smile and stammered, "Young Master, you've really misunderstood me! I, Old Man Liu, have been doing business in this area for many years. I've always been honest and trustworthy! If you don't believe me, you can ask around. My reputation is known to all!"

Hua Yu covered her mouth and laughed, "Boss, why do you have to be so expressionless? We are all serious businessmen. We have only seen a little bit of the world with our family. So, Boss, you have to tell us the price of these things honestly!"

Old Man Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead with trembling hands. "This jade hairpin is not expensive, it's just the material that's a bit expensive. And if you look at the carving on this hairpin, you'll know it must have cost a lot of money!"

Hua Yu made a pause gesture and said, "Boss, just give us a quote! We understand all these things."

Old man Liu trembled and held up two fingers. "Twenty thousand, what do you think, my dear guests?"

Hua Yu reached out and tugged at Zhang Qiling's clothes from behind. "Is the boss bullying us because we don't understand the quality of jade?"

Zhang Qiling suddenly spoke up at this time, "Ayu, although the quality of the jadeite isn't great, the hairpin's maker put in a lot of effort. 20,000 isn't a wrong price."

After another confrontation between Old Man Liu, Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling, Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling bought the white magnolia jade hairpin for 18,000 yuan.

After Hua Yu got what she wanted, she continued to walk inside happily, thinking that she would continue to look for something that caught her eye. However, after walking around for a long time, she still didn't find anything that caught her eye.

In the end, Hua Yu came happily and left extremely disappointed.