Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 522 - 520 Thank you, Grandpa_1

Chapter 522: Chapter 520 Thank you, Grandpa_1

The courtyard houses were, after all, a construction of the past. Even though they had been renovated, sound insulation had not been adequately addressed at the time.

Sir Lu was irritated by Madam Yun’s voice and immediately frowned, "It seems we will need to find someone to improve the soundproofing, so we don’t have to endure all kinds of indecent noises that cause such annoyance."

Upon hearing this, Xia Ningxing and Tao Tao couldn’t help but exchange glances and smile at each other.

"Drag that person out of here!" Sir Lu directly commanded.

"Big Brother! Big Brother! Don’t kick me out! I’m not here to cause trouble this time! I truly have something important to discuss with you!" As Madam Yun heard Sir Lu’s voice, she hurriedly shouted, explaining the situation to him:

"Liang’s gone to gamble on stones again! Fine, gambling on stones is one thing, but this time he’s gone too far. It’s bad enough he took the family’s emergency funds, but he even took out high-interest loans from outside!"

"People outside know that Liang is your own brother, so they’re willing to lend him money. If he can’t pay it back, those creditors will definitely come here to demand payment. Big Brother, whether it’s for the sake of your brother or for yourself, you can’t just ignore this situation!" Madam Yun cried and beat her legs, looking quite pitiful.

Normally, such family matters would be dealt with within the family, but that’s useless. The old man is very firm in his ways, and besides Sir Lu, no one else is feared, so their words are regarded as passing wind.

"That damned fool!"

Upon hearing this, Sir Lu immediately slammed the table and stood, shouting as he walked towards the outside, "Let Madam Yun in."

After Madam Yun entered the courtyard house, she hurriedly scuttled over to Sir Lu on her small feet, drying her tears, "Big Brother, only you can make him listen. Please, go and persuade Liang!"

"Where did he go to gamble on stones?" Sir Lu asked gravely.

Madam Yun promptly replied, "Capital Gemstone Trading Place."

Hearing this, Sir Lu’s expression grew even more severe.

When the family divided the assets years ago, as the eldest son, he naturally inherited the Lu Family, but he had a good relationship with his brother since childhood. Thus, he didn’t shortchange his brother and gave him a considerable inheritance, enough to ensure his descendants’ comfort and luxury for at least ten generations.

But look at him! He started gambling in his youth, intent on striking it rich overnight, but the more he gambled, the more he lost. Over the years, the family fortune had been almost entirely squandered.

Otherwise, Madam Yun wouldn’t be constantly coming to him to pilfer things.

Now, practically knocking on death’s door, not only does he refuse to mend his ways, but he even dares to borrow money at extortionate rates!

He’s lost his mind!

"This accursed fool, he’s not keeping his peace at his old age, always dreaming of becoming rich overnight. I’ll see if I don’t break his legs!" Sir Lu trembled with rage, he picked up a broomstick at his side and headed outside.

Seeing this, Xia Ningxing stood up from the couch and quickly walked to his side, supporting his arm, "Grandpa, let me accompany you."

"Xingxing, dear, you don’t need to go. You’re pregnant, and shouldn’t be in such noisy and turbulent places." Sir Lu’s face, previously stern with anger, softened with a gentle smile as he patted her hand and motioned for her to go back.

Xia Ningxing insisted, "Grandpa, please take me with you. I can also try to persuade Second Grandpa! Otherwise, I’ll be too bored at home."

Persuading Second Grandpa was, of course, just an excuse. As a junior, it wasn’t her place to discipline her elders. She had a premonition that a rare jade might appear at this year’s auction, and if she didn’t go, it would be a great pity.

Seeing that Xia Ningxing wouldn’t take his advice, Sir Lu immediately signaled Tao Tao with his eyes, indicating her to back him up.

But Tao Tao not only didn’t back him up, she even raised her small hand with a hint of excitement, "Grandpa, that is, I would also like to help persuade Second Grandpa, and it would be nice to get some fresh air!"

She had never seen gambling on stones before, and she couldn’t wait to see it with her own eyes!

"You two!" The old man’s lips twitched instantly, "Forget it, forget it, come along, but be careful."

With him present, these two granddaughters-in-law would not be bullied by anyone.

"Thank you, Grandpa!"

The two promptly said in unison, then followed the old man into the car.

In the car, the old man also found a mask and hat to help Xia Ningxing put on: "Now you’re equipped to avoid being recognized by your fans."

"Alright, Grandpa," Xia Ningxing responded, then added, "Don’t worry, I changed my hairstyle, so I probably won’t be recognized."

Xia Ningxing used to have waist-length hair, but for the convenience of pregnancy, she had cut it to shoulder-length, which made her look both glamorous and crisply elegant, embodying the very image of an overbearing boss.

Capital Gemstone Trading Place.

At this moment, the Exchange was bustling with people, with countless jade merchants displaying various stones in front of their stalls.

Despite these rough stones looking dull and no different from ordinary rocks on the side of the road, some of them might be hiding jade of inestimable value.

The reason jade is found within these stones is that most of it comes from high-temperature magma deep beneath the earth. The magma surges to the earth’s surface along fissures and solidifies into hard rocks upon cooling. During this process, certain elements slowly crystallize into hard jade or gemstones within the dusty rough stones.

Others form gradually due to soil leaching and weathering over time.

Many people were picking around the jade stalls, and some wealthy individuals even brought along Stone Identification Masters to help select raw jade materials to ensure a higher probability of finding quality jade.

Sir Lu walked in, leading his two granddaughters-in-law by the hand.

As soon as they entered, Xia Ningxing’s attention was drawn to two people nearby.

"Boss, take a look at this piece of raw stone, it..." Rat-a-tat-tat.

She saw an appraiser busily convincing a bald old man dressed in designer clothes, using all his persuasive skills to encourage a purchase.

Xia Ningxing’s gaze fell on the rough stone, her eyes slightly narrowing, a sense emerging within her that there was definitely nothing inside it.

Even if its exterior resembled that which might contain jade.

"You scoundrel!"

At that moment, the old man rushed over, grabbed the old person by the collar, and dragged him aside.

Seeing this, Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but to twitch her lips, understanding the situation.

It turned out that the old man was her impish second granduncle!

No wonder Xia Ningxing did not recognize him; this second granduncle loved to indulge in his own whims, and sometimes he wouldn’t even show up at the family home during the holidays, so Xia Ningxing had no memory of him.

"Who is this audacious, picking up an old man like me! Such nerve... cough cough... Big brother! It’s you, quick, let go of me, or you’ll mess up my disguise!! Ahhh!"