Tomb raiding: Trying to become a little painter

"Hello? What are your instructions, Your Highness?"

The phone was answered after only two rings, and a woman's voice came from the other end.

"There's a place that needs to be converted into a smaller version of Qin Garden. I'll send you the location; come over as soon as possible to discuss it!"

Qin Henian spoke calmly, holding his phone.

After giving his instructions, Qin Henian walked to the entrance of Wushan Residence and looked at the people standing there, rubbing his forehead.

"Wu Xie! Aren't you coming in yet?"

Even a beautiful woman touching her forehead looks good. The group was awakened by the sound and cautiously walked into Wushanju, which was still under renovation, looking carefully at the stone slabs under their feet, afraid of offending their big spender by displeasing one of them.

Looking at the countless celadon handicrafts that were originally placed on the shelves in the room, a series of "modern handicrafts" such as chicken head pots, Han tile pots, and pomegranate vases were moved off the shelves one by one. The newly put-on antiques from the recent period, although not very valuable, were at least genuine.

The old tables and chairs in the living room have been moved out and replaced with trendy European-style marble tables and chairs. The counter has also been completely renovated and replaced with matching marble. The computer on it has been given to Wang Meng, who is in charge of the store, by Qin Henian. The computer on it has now been replaced with the latest large-screen ultra-thin desktop computer.

"A large blue-and-white underglaze orchid plate!"

"A plate with a butterfly and flower design from the Qianlong period!"

"They even have gold goblets... We're rich!"

"..."

As Wu Xie entered his shop, he observed the changes inside. Familiarly, he took out a pair of black-rimmed glasses from his pocket, put them on, and instantly scanned the shop before his gaze fell on the shelves. He walked closer, grinning as he commented on each item.

Wang Pangzi, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, followed me, Wu Xie, around with an excited expression, as if all these things were his own.

As for the pile of fake handicrafts that had been moved down and haphazardly stacked to the side of the shop, after Zhang Qilin's thorough examination, they were all dramatically identified as fakes amidst Wang Meng's shocked gaze and Hei Xiazi's amused smile.

After a busy day, as night fell and everyone gathered, there was still a sense of unreality in their eyes.

“I just checked out Wu Shan Ju’s kitchen, it’s a bit small, and there are only four bedrooms. There’s a small shop next to Wu Shan Ju, and I’m thinking of buying it to expand Wu Xie’s territory. Then it will be a place for us brothers.”

Qin Henian's eyes were clear as he calmly announced his decision.

"Buy? Buy the house? The one next door!!!"

The convenience store next door, though called a convenience store, is anything but small! It's definitely something Wu Xie can't afford with his current bank account funds. Given his meager income, he'd probably have to struggle for at least another fifty or sixty years, even at a loss...

"Too expensive, too expensive! He Nian, you should really consider it. After all, you need to make a living too!"

Wu Xie quickly started chattering, trying to dissuade him.

"Yes, yes! Brother Henian, even Fatty knows that money doesn't grow on trees, so we should still save where we can!"

Wang Pangzi quickly echoed Wu Xie's words, while only Hei Xiazi and Zhang Qilin remained silent with blank stares.

"It's not expensive. I don't have a house in Hangzhou yet, so it's a good opportunity to be your neighbor!"

Qin Henian didn't seem to care much and waved his hand dismissively. He was already secretly planning his life after buying the house.

Since we're going to follow the chosen one anyway, it's better to live closer to him.

Meanwhile, Hei Xiazi, who was standing to the side, wasn't unwilling to express his opinion. However, he had already been treated with precious medicinal herbs a few months ago and knew that Qin Henian was truly wealthy, so he kept quiet.

Ring ring ring~

Ring ring ring... Buzz buzz buzz...

As the group was talking, Wu Xie's phone in his pocket kept ringing and vibrating.

Wu Xie took out his phone, saw the number and the name in the contact list, and his heart skipped a beat. He pressed the answer button and put the phone to his ear.

"You're back. Come to my place."

"Bring your friends with you."

The voice on the other end of the phone was strong and had a somewhat commanding tone.

"what?"

Wu Xie was a little confused. He moved the phone to his face and checked the number several times. When he saw the familiar string of numbers, a strange feeling rose in his heart.

"Dududu..."

The call was disconnected; the entire conversation was simple and straightforward.

"Who called? Why so fast?"

Fatty Wang was curious.

"My second uncle!"

"Your second uncle?" Fatty Wang felt a chill run down his spine. Remembering the rumors circulating in the underworld, he quickly shut his mouth and stopped asking.

"Your second uncle? The current head of your Wu family."

Others were afraid of Wu Erbai, but Qin Henian didn't feel anything. Those in positions of power who had been in power for a long time were indifferent to others... In this era, those in positions of power and influence were not interested in others.

Qin Henian's lips curled into a smile, and he knew the other party's purpose without much thought.

They must have come to find out about him. As a new face, he appeared next to his nephew, probably so that Wu Xie could introduce them to "everyone" present as a friend.

During Zhao Zheng's time, such methods of probing were commonplace among the courtiers who were eager to curry favor and test him.

"Yes, my second uncle said I should take you to his place for a meal."

Wu Xie mentally organized his thoughts and then politely extended the invitation.

"Wow! A free feast! I definitely have to go!"

Black Bear interjected with a grin, expressing his own meaning.

"Then let's go. There's no time like the present, let's do it now."

Qin Henian was very curious about how a family of clever people could raise a silly, unlucky child of destiny.