Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 270 - 269: The Identity of the Sister-in-Law

Chapter 270: Chapter 269: The Identity of the Sister-in-Law

Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned to Yu Xiuxiu about acquiring the Wang family’s properties.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiuxiu also showed interest.

"That’s a good thing," she said, "it’s the best time to acquire properties, and you can make a big profit just by reselling at a higher price, especially since the Wang family is the biggest local agricultural trade business. The channels are already established. Once you’ve bought the Wang family’s assets, you’re essentially monopolizing the local agricultural trade."

"Plus, having Luo Meili, who’s already an insider, will definitely lead to substantial profits later on."

Yu Xiuxiu expounded these points expertly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan looked her up and down.

His sister-in-law was becoming more and more mysterious.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Yu Xiuxiu felt a bit uncomfortable being stared at.

Zhang Xiaoshan smiled and said,

"Sister-in-law, you look lovely. Just curious, did your family do business?"

Zhang Xiaoshan was completely ignorant of Yu Xiuxiu’s past. Every time he tried to ask, Yu Xiuxiu would not mention a word, but this only made Zhang Xiaoshan even more curious.

"Sort of,"

Yu Xiuxiu gave Zhang Xiaoshan an evasive response and quickly changed the subject, continuing to speak.

"That Wang family’s properties are indeed good, but the price won’t be low. Can you and Luo Meili bring up that much money?"

"No wonder you looked so worried just now, you must be concerned about money. Here, take this."

Yu Xiuxiu took off the bracelet on her wrist and handed it to Zhang Xiaoshan.

"This bracelet is very valuable. Normally, it could sell for one million without a problem, and in a rush, you could get seven to eight hundred thousand for it."

Yu Xiuxiu was serious; she was truly generous towards Zhang Xiaoshan.

Zhang Xiaoshan immediately declined,

"Didn’t I tell you last time? This is an heirloom given to you by your elders; I won’t sell it. Sister-in-law, I appreciate your kindness, but please take the bracelet back."

Zhang Xiaoshan’s attitude was very firm.

Yu Xiuxiu said,

"Last time I asked you to sell it, this time I’m suggesting you pawn it. You could use it as collateral. If things go smoothly with the Wang family, you’re sure to make a profit—a big one at that. I think this is a great opportunity for you, and it would be a pity to miss it. You can repay the money and get the bracelet back for me once you’ve earned it."

Zhang Xiaoshan still refused.

"Sister-in-law, you needn’t worry about the money; I’ve already thought of a solution. I still have a lot of the Stone Clinging Ganoderma left. I’ll just sell some of that."

Upon hearing this from Zhang Xiaoshan, Yu Xiuxiu took back the bracelet.

"Then sister-in-law, I should head back to the infirmary now, just in case a villager comes in needing medical attention."

After saying goodbye, Zhang Xiaoshan left.

"Ah."

Watching Zhang Xiaoshan’s retreating figure, Yu Xiuxiu muttered to herself,

"It seems that the young man from those days has truly become a great man, independent and no longer in need of my care, even to the extent where my presence has become a burden and hindrance to him."

"It’s time for me to leave."

"Now that my eyesight has almost recovered, it’s time to go back and reclaim what belongs to me."

"Grandfather, I will prove that I am no less than anyone else."

Her keen mind, exceptional appearance, invaluable bracelet, distinctive insights, and mysterious background all indicate that Yu Xiuxiu is no ordinary woman.

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After leaving home, Zhang Xiaoshan headed to the infirmary to pick up some simple tools and then went towards the back mountain.

He had said to Yu Xiuxiu that he planned to sell the remaining Stone Clinging Ganoderma to raise money, but that was just an excuse. Originally, he didn’t need this much Stone Clinging Ganoderma, and because he was in need of money, he sold part of it. But now, the significance of the Stone Clinging Ganoderma to Zhang Xiaoshan far outweighs money; after all, even with a lot of money, it would be difficult to buy such items in the future.

The Stone Clinging Ganoderma is an essential material for alchemy, and he thought it best to keep some on hand.

Thus, he planned to go into the hills to see what else he might discover.

Even if he didn’t find treasures like the Stone Clinging Ganoderma or Red Sun Grass, it would still be beneficial to gather items like Polygonum multiflorum, which could solve urgent problems.

As he hurriedly made his way to the back mountain, he became the object of someone’s scrutiny.

"What is he up to all alone and so secretly?"

Xu Jing had been frequently lingering in the village lately, supposedly to understand the situation of the students’ families but actually to secretly probe and figure out how many outsiders, especially women, were living in White Dragon Village and what their lives were like.

Seeing how quickly and urgently Zhang Xiaoshan was moving.

"Zhang..."

She initially wanted to greet Zhang Xiaoshan, but she stopped herself at the last moment,

"He’s being all secretive; could he be going to have an affair?"

"And he’s heading into the mountains; could it be for some wild adventure?"

"He sure likes to play; I’d really like to see who his lover is."

People are always curious, especially women.

She quietly followed Zhang Xiaoshan, keeping a distance of four to five hundred meters, just far enough so Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn’t notice her, but close enough to not lose sight of him.

After Zhang Xiaoshan arrived at the mountain pass, he cautiously looked back.

He was somewhat worried about Yu Xiuxiu finding out.

After all, he had promised Yu Xiuxiu that he wouldn’t come to the back mountain again.

Seeing no one around, Zhang Xiaoshan stepped forward and entered.

"He looks like a thief, being so cautious and looking around,"

Having reached the mountain pass and seeing no trace of Zhang Xiaoshan, Xu Jing became anxious.

"The way he acts, he must be meeting someone. He even went into the mountain; there must be something suspicious going on. He couldn’t possibly be abducting someone else’s wife, could he?"

"No way, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn’t stoop to that, would he?"

Xu Jing’s curiosity was thoroughly aroused.

She couldn’t fathom what Zhang Xiaoshan, all alone and secretive, was doing in the back mountain, especially his behavior before entering.

"No, I must find out what you’re up to in the mountain today,"

Xu Jing settled behind a clump of bushes at the mountain pass, intent on waiting for Zhang Xiaoshan to reappear.