Chapter 183

C183 – A Group of Old Men

The next morning, Su Ming, freshly awakened, checked his phone. A message popped up, leaving him torn between laughter and tears.

“Mr. Su, I’m on my way. I promise to complete the mission!” It was from Wang Guohui.

“Alright, go for it!” Su Ming encouraged with a quick reply.

After a refreshing shower, a change of clothes, and a bite to eat, Su Ming approached the door. The sunshine was radiant, enhancing his already cheerful mood. He stretched leisurely and made his way to the door, opening it to find...

A gathering of elderly men, their hair a uniform shade of white.

The door’s opening prompted a smile from the lead man, sending a shiver of goosebumps across Su Ming’s skin.

What was this about?

“Mr. Su, we meet again,” the old man said, rubbing his hands together.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Su Ming frowned, puzzled. “I don’t recall ever meeting him.”

The old man’s smile widened, causing Su Ming’s stomach to turn. “Do you remember the antiques you sold?”

A moment of clarity struck Su Ming. “And you are?”

The old man sighed, a hint of frustration in his voice. “Mr. Su, I’ve been overshadowed by these gentlemen; it’s understandable that you don’t recognize me. Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Lee Qingshan.”

“What do you want with me?” Su Ming inquired.

Lee Qingshan hesitated, “There’s a matter I’d like to discuss with you.”

“Go ahead,” Su Ming prompted.

“We’ve successfully sold most of the antiques you entrusted to us, and you’ve received the payment. However, among them are pieces that are national treasures. The government has taken an interest and wishes to acquire them.”

Lee Qingshan spoke with evident tension, carefully watching Su Ming’s reactions, anxious not to upset him. “Please, Mr. Su, don’t be upset. I didn’t intentionally reveal any information. I was just so thrilled that I couldn’t resist snapping a photo.”

Su Ming was resigned.

“So, the government wants my pieces?” he asked calmly.

He said, feeling quite embarrassed, “I already have a girlfriend.”

Su Ming had no choice but to fabricate.

The elders were taken aback.

“No problem, you can always break up with her.”

“Exactly!”

Su Ming was taken aback by their response.

“Stop!”

Just then, a commanding voice cut through the noise. The elders fell silent and parted ways. A middle-aged man in a Sun Yat-sen suit approached slowly.

“Mr. Su, greetings. I’m a government official. We owe you a great debt for securing those treasures.”

He seemed a respectable figure.

Su Ming responded with a smile, “I’m a son of the imperial court, with a heart full of patriotism. I willingly donated those national treasures.”

“Mr. Su, is this your residence?”

He had just noticed the yard behind them.

“Yes, it is.”

Su Ming nodded with ease.

“Do you farm this land?”

The elders were astounded.

They had assumed Su Ming was of high standing, which explained his possession of such fine items.

They had never imagined he was a farmer.

The old men couldn’t believe Su Ming was cultivating land right in the heart of the city.

So young, yet uninterested in chasing fame or wealth, they were instantly filled with remorse.